The promise made but never kept

Epilogue

I was arranging some paperwork from the office when my phone suddenly vibrated.

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From: Natsu

Lucy, let's go on a date!

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I giggled.

3:17am.

Where the hell will we date, in the middle of the night?

I looked at my piled work and sighed heavily.

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To: Natsu

Can't. Sorry! My workloads piled up. Didn't we just go on a date the day before yesterday?

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I chuckled and went back to reading some reports while working on some blueprints.

There was no text from him, then.

I sighed heavily and rubbed my eyes then stretched.

We've been dating for a year and a half, now.

I'm dating the most eligible bachelor in Japan.

I felt guilty rejecting his offer.

But, I really have to finish this up.

Ugh! Lucy, make up your mind!

I shook my head and went back to work.

A few minutes later, my door quietly opened and I looked up from my work.

"Natsu?" I questioned, raising an eyebrow.

"What are you doing here?" I added as he handed me a box on a paper bag.

"As you can tell on my message, I didn't ask you permission for a date. It's more like I demanded you for one." He playfully smirked and I rolled my eyes.

He was wearing tux and he looked fresh.

He probably had shower in his office.

"I really can't. Sorry! I've got work to do." I groaned, pointing at my workload.

"But, I've already asked mom and dad for permission! They gave me their word!" he pouted.

"You're not a kid anymore, Natsu. That was my parents giving you their word. I didn't give mine." I scolded him.

"Please?" he pleaded while slowly walking beside me.

"No." I say, while working on a blueprint.

"Please... Lucy..." he begged, while leaning on my shoulder, as he observed me work.

"Natsu. No." I say with finality and he crouched beside me, frowning.

After a few silent moment, he began poking my cheek.

I tried ignoring it.

Then, the speed doubled.

"UGH! FINE!" I screamed on top of my lungs and he burst out laughing.

"Give me those damn clothes! I'll change!" I stood up, fuming.

He shook his head and smiled in delight while handing me the box.

"Hurry up!" he provoked, as he pushed me towards my private bathroom in the office.

I was wearing a tube white top plus a black skirt with white knee high socks and black shoes.