summer's goodbye, nalu

Chapter 12 ~ Secrets Unfold

Lucy's P.O.V

"Welcome home, Michelle." I answered, as a smile went across my face. Tears filled her eyes as she ran over to me. We gave each other a big hug. Tears started running my cheeks like a waterfall. I held her tightly because I'm scared of losing my dearest sister again. I'm so happy that she's safe and sound.

"I missed you*Sob*  big sis! *Sob*"  She cried. 

"M-Me  *Sniff*  too!"  

After sometime of crying together, we finally let go and we both calmed down. Mom explained to me and Natsu how and what had happened to Michelle. Apparently she was living with dad and then he got arrested. So she was taken to an orphanage for the time being. Virgo explained how her and mom went to visit him in jail. Apparently he was the man behind that wheel. The man who almost hit Wendy... was my very own father?  

My eyes widen from the thought. How could that be? I heard he left the scene and the police were still tracking the man down. But to hear that it was my very own father? That's really crazy and so unrealistic to hear. 

Natsu walked over to me and gave me a hug. "Hey Luce, don't worry. Things will work together in the end. I mean, you finally reunited with your sister. Isn't that amazing? Sure, maybe everything may be out of place but all the pieces will fit in. Alright?" He advised with a big smile on his face.

I was a little shocked from what he said. I smiled back and nodded as I placed my head on his shoulder. As time flow by, we decided to go out and eat some Ramen at this special restaurant me and my family used to go to. As I was going to take a second sip of my Ramen I said aloud, "I wanna see him. I want to face him and tell him how I feel." 

"Who? Your dad?" Natsu mumbled, with a mouth full of noodles. 

I nodded and mom asked, "Are you sure you want to?" 

"Yeah, I'm really sure." 

"Then let's go visit him tomorrow." I nodded.

The Very Next Day

Me, mom, Michelle and Virgo, we all headed to the police station to meet him. I was left in a room face-to-face with my dad with a plastic wall dividing us both. I continue to look at him while he never dared to look at me. "What do you want?" He asked with a little fierce in his voice. People are hearing our conversation and watching us. Including mom, Michelle and Virgo. 

"Is this how you treat your daughter after not seeing her in a long time?" 

He slammed his fist on the table and he yelled, "What is that you need?!" I was little frightened from the sudden action but I clenched my fists and tried to act strong. 

"How could you? You know, you almost hit an innocent child! What could've happened if you did actually hit her?! She would've died!" 

He chuckled. "How is this funny? Can't you understand? You almost killed someone and me! Don't you have any sympathy?!" I yelled. 

He continued to laugh finally he came to his senses and he leaned his face closer. "What kind of person do you think I am?"

"A crazy and evil person that doesn't deserve to be my father!" 

"You little brat!" He yelled as he stood up, ready to punch me. I closed my eyes tight. I opened them again and he began yelling at me. 

"You know what! I'm really happy I left you and your stupid mother! You two are such worthless people! I can't believe I married someone like her! Ha! You were never a daughter to me! You meant nothing to me!" My eyes widen. How could he say that?!

Again, he was spitting nonsense at me and finally the police took him away. "Wait! I'm not done yet! Let me go!" 

I clenched my fists once again as tears filled my tears. No. I must not cry. I must stay strong.

Virgo rushed over to me and held my hands and said sweetly to me, "Come Lucy. That's enough. Let's go home, okay?" I nodded as she strolled me out of the police station.

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When we got home Natsu and Wendy were waiting for me. "So how'd it go?" Natsu asked, with worry in his eyes. 

"Huh? Oh... Well, how can I put this?" I began as I put my finger on my lip. 

"Well..." 

"Not as I expected it to be..." I replied.

Wendy rushed over to me and gave me a big hug. My eyes widen. "It must been so hard for you. But I'm really glad that you finally get to see your sister again." I smiled and hugged her back. 

"Are you okay big sis? I mean, when  you were in there... You looked like you were going to cry back there..." Michelle asked, worriedly. 

Me and Wendy broke the hug. I looked at Michelle and replied, "Well... I mean, I was about to. But I am a strong woman! Strong woman shouldn't cry!" I gave her a thumbs up and she ran up to me to give me a hug. 

"What did he say to you?"Natsu asked with a concerned look on his face. I explained to him what happened and the rude things he had said to me. 

Natsu's hands turned into fists. "I should've came! Then I would have beat him up for saying those mean things to you!" I giggled at the thought. "That would be very brave of you." 

The room filled with laughter after that. But what my father said to me earlier has been bothering me a lot. I was looking down at the ground and then I felt a hand on my shoulder. I looked up and it was Natsu. "Don't worry so much, okay Luce? Things will get better soon. I promise." 

I smiled and nodded, as he ruffled my hair. He then took me out to the Park to get a little fresh air. So I can be at ease and I wouldn't worry as much. Natsu has completely changed from when I first encountered him. When I first saw him, I could tell he was not a great person. He was very clumsy and really strange. I would always see him in a fight with other classmates and alone eating his lunch. But now, I can tell he has changed a lot. He became more kind and less annoying. At first I thought, why would he care for someone like me?  But now that I think of it I can tell that deep down inside he really cares about me. He's just trying not to show it. 

He's strange but caring. 

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Hey minna~! I know it's been ages since I last made an update! o(╥﹏╥)o School was so busy for me! So much projects and tests! I had to focus on studying. Anyhow, thank you so much for reading and I hoped you guys loved this chapter~!(ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧
I love every single one of you~~~v(=∩_∩=)ﾌ 

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