The Worst Man To Love ♡ NaLu

1st Downfall

"The name that haunts me."

"Lucy!" I felt my world spinning as I heard a voice call from afar. "Lucy!" It was a gruff male's tone. Who was he? My cold tips of my fingers lingered on to the bandage wrapped around my face. What had happened. "Say something, please." He told someone, or maybe it was me. Hollow and darkness had filled mind. "A- A..." My throat croaked, trying to finish a single word, yet no matter how I hardly want to speak, my voice seemed so broken. "Doc! What's happening to her?!" He bellowed.

"Hey, can you hear us? Do you remember anything?" It was frustrating, keeping me always in the dark, leaving me behind like I was nothing but trash. My heart instantly swelled in anger as I tried to open my eyes but had seen nothing but a cold dark place. "Arghhhh!" I yelled in frustration. Why couldn't I see?! Why couldn't I speak or even mutter a single word?! Why can't I feel my legs?! Why do I have this feeling of betrayal?! Why?! "Arghhhh!" Get out of my head! Get out! Out. Out. Out. Out. Out. Out. "Arghhh!" Hot liquid had strained my eye, feeling so lost. "She's bleeding! Restrain her!" A piece of fabric was tied of my wrists and my ankles. I could feel their hands trying to make me surrender. No! No! "She's bleeding! Do something!" Another piece of cloth was applied on my eyes, making me feel engraged again. It's their fault! I couldn't be freed. Stay away! Stay away! A cold sharp object had managed it's way through my flesh. My breaths became ragged as I felt myself getting tired.

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There were many endless possibilities that could happened to me during those empty 4 years of my life. I may have lived under my father's wishes but it was still incomplete without any remnants of what have happened.

I faintly remembered that I moved to Magnolia to finish my studies and I also happen to be taking up fashion designing course without the knowledge of my father. I remember how I got an apartment just near the university premises. I knew that he would despise me for following my mom's footsteps but I gues that was the only comfort I held unto when mom died and the rest remained nothing but an empty abyss.

Natsu Dragneel. His name was embedded in my mind. He was the only person who knew what had happened to those years. After that memory, I had woken up in a coma, a stitched scar in my head, and memories that my brain wouldn't reveal to me.

His name. No matter how much harder I tried to escape, my mind was dead set on making me reminded by his name, deeply embedded with the depths of my soul. Maybe, just maybe.. he was the man that could help me get back that things that I've lost.

"Lucy, are you ok?" Momo asked, making me look back at the investors who eyed me expectantly. "Is you head in pain again?" Her hazel eyes looking concerned yet deep in thought. "I'm fine." My voice was a bit raspy but I managed to remain a straight face. I just couldn't let my father down with this meeting. "So what do you think Miss Heartfilia? Shall we sign his proposal?" A man with a burly hair asked, which I remembered was Mr. Tanaka of the Tanaka Forwarding Cargo. I slowly took calming breaths that were barely noticed. "I'm still not convinced with the presentation. However, if you would show me the blueprints of the designs then maybe I'll reconsider. Thank you for coming gentlemen, the meeting is dismissed."

My heels clinked across the tilted floor, followed by Momo who was busy checking out my schedule for the day. Her phone suddenly rang, making her stop in her tracks as we stoop inside the elevator.

My blonde curls were set into a tight bun and deep red was painted on my lips which gave a much more older and professional look. I even hardly recognize myself at the reflection from the mirror. Was this really me? Or was this just my father wanted? I touched a small strand that escaped and set it behind my ear.

"Ms. Lucy, it's Mr. Heartfilia." She gave her phone to me which I held it in my ear. "Lucy, I want you to make an errand for today." His instruction didn't beat around the bush. No exchange of greetings but merely an order whenever he called.

It has been years since I last saw my Dad smiled. The last time he did was when I received my honors after I did graduate. But the most memorable to me is when he was with when my Mom was still alive. He was the most happiest man alive as far as my mind could recall. I remember how his eyes shone whenever he came from from work or how he was determined to go out early just to spend time with us. I remember how perfect our family was back then. When Mom died of cancer, our company too almost fell of bankruptcy because of a scam. I remembered how hard he works at night just to save the company, forgetting that Mom was ill.

He had forgotten that there was still a family that was waiting for him after work. When Mom died, he was just a hollow shell of his former self. He blamed himself for Mom's death. Jude Heartfilia had changed. He became workaholic, forgetting that his daughter was waiting for him.

"What is it?" There was a pregnant pause before he replied. "I want you to meet up with someone. He is an important asset of this company Lucy. Do whatever it takes to get him in our side."

"But father, what about my next meeting with the shareholders?"

"I will take care of it. I want you to convince Engineer Natsu Dragneel to work with us with our new project." My mind was giving me warning signals when my father had mentioned his name. There mere thought of meeting him gave mixed emotions inside of me. He was the key of unlocking all the questions that I have been meaning to ask myself.

"Why not find another person father? Why him?"

"His works are amazing, Lucy. He was the person behind the restoration of the St. Pierre Tower. His portfolio is outstanding." Never in my whole life I wuld have imagined my Dad praising at the likes of this stranger. I could feel his pride at the mention of his name. "Lucy, if you're doubting about this guy, then go to the meeting. Convince him Lucy. Ask about his works and I'm sure you'll be amazed." A sigh almost escaped my lips. This was the first time that my father had bragged about a person this much.

The elevator gave a short ring before opening its doors to a new floor. Momo and I have stepped out to get a few files from my office. "Ok father, where would I meet him?"

"Good girl." He quickly ended the call.

Good girl.. I heard a voice that rang inside my head, but it's voice was very far from my father. I felt small tingles down my back as a blur of his eyes gazed down at me. You'll get your reward for your obedience...

Why does it feel like this has happened to me before? Like a wave of de ja vu. My skin felt hot as his hands grazed down the back of my spine.

"Ms. Lucy? Are you sure you're allright?" I glanced at my hands there were suddenly gripping down the edge of my swivel arch,  my back arching for something... or rather someone. What has gotten into me? I gritted my teeth in frustration. This clearly wasn't a good sign at all. "I'm fine. Just thinking." I shrugged nonchalantly, earning a curious look from her. Just who are you and what are you in my life?