Sequel: Meant To Be? (Book 2 of I Love You But Do You?) (Nalu Fanfiction)

Chapter 23- More Trouble

It was time! There were 30 minutes before the runway show started and 30 minutes before it aired on tv. The seats were almost filled now and the air backstage was bustling in excitement. I was first in line to walk so I was a nervous wreck. Since I was given all these opportunities and it was only my first time, some of the other models gave me looks but it's not like I had a choice in any of this.

I was wearing a black and white long jacket that fell to my ankles over a similarly patterned jumpsuit. (Lucy's outfit is as pictured above)

I'm not gonna lie but I thought it was made just for me. I looked better than I've ever looked and I'm even considering buying it. The necklaces on my neck felt heavier and heavier as the clock count down and all I could do was take deep breaths and mentally encourage myself.

"Lucy you're on in 5." Oh my gosh, this is it. I've gotta walk like this is my last walk.

"Thank you, everyone, for attending our runway show this year. We've got an amazing line up of outfits with amazing models so without any hesitation, Enjoyyyy!" The announcer finished as claps were heard across the stage. The audience was dark so only the runway was lit. I can do this.

"Go."

I strutted out onto the runway with a smile and my hands in my pocket. A pop song was playing in the background but I was too busy enjoying myself to notice what it was. I felt like a boss walking across the U-shaped runway with long strides. It seemed like it wasn't long enough because soon enough I was almost at the end and making my way backstage.

I think the clothes got good praise because I heard a lot of claps during my walk and I mentally imagined Natsu's face upon seeing it. I didn't have enough time to think because the show wasn't over yet. I still had many sets to model tonight.

It was hectic, I had to run in my heels backstage to get changed out of the outfit and into the next one. Like a happy blur, it seems like tonight passed too fast and we were doing the final walk. I smiled during the entire walk but as I was rounding a corner, I swear I saw salmon hair. When I snuck a glance backwards the audience was dark again. I'm probably just seeing things. Of all the outfits I modelled today, I think I liked the first one the best, I'm seriously considering purchasing it.

The show had wrapped and everyone including the models and audience was invited to the afterparty. After all, the audience consisted mainly of important people. Luckily, this afterparty was Masquerade Ball themed so everyone was given a mask that covered the top half of their face.

I had changed into a dress that the show gifted me for the afterparty. It was a baby blue tight dress with a deep v neckline. It wasn't my favourite but I could make do with it. It matched my dark blue mask though which brought out the colours of my eyes.

The afterparty was in another section of the fashion house with blaring colourful lights and crowds of people. Many of the models hung out in their own groups but I was just too exhausted to join them. I just sat at the bar drinking some punch and making conversation with a bartender. He was nice and offered good company.

"Boring without Natsu?" I looked to my side to see Sting slide into the seat beside me. He wasn't wearing a mask and glanced over at my mask which I had taken off. It was getting too hot.

I rolled my eyes before ignoring him and going back to stirring my ice punch.

"You ever wonder why Natsu chose you over all the other girls?" Sting had ordered a drink and was swirling his drink in his hand without looking at me.

"Natsu and I are none of your business."I stated calmly against the loud music. This conversation was quickly becoming annoying. I shouldn't even say anything to that bastard.

"You were just there at the right time. If it was anyone else, he would've married them instead."

Remember Lucy that everything Sting says is full of lies. I don't think any other girl who came to Fairy Tail, Natsu would've married.

"I don't need to prove anything to you." I slammed my drink against the counter and grabbed my phone to leave when I heard what Sting said.

"Why do you think he was so compliant to keep your relationship a secret? Any guy with power like him could clear up that you earned your position in the company rather than by just marrying him." Sting took a sip from his drink raising an eyebrow at me before pretending to ignore me.

I shouldn't let him have this effect on me. But my body wasn't listening to me and I returned back to my seat to order another drink. A real one this time.

"I would like to know why you care so much. Why are you here in the first place and why put the effort into ruining my relationship with Natsu at all? Don't you have a modelling career to maintain." I humphed downing the first cup of liquor. That was stronger than I expected.

"Dragneel made me the antagonist at Fairy Tail and I would've gotten the award from The Banquet if not for him. You tell me why I shouldn't be mad at him." Sting whispered menacingly close to my face that it made me scrunch my nose in disgust at him and shove him back into his seat.

"It's your own fault for being a bully and maybe you should get some advice from Natsu about how to properly run a business." I couldn't handle this guy anymore. He's so petty over high school years like geez how does he hold a grudge for such a long time.

"Just because you're married to Dragneel doesn't mean that makes you anything. You should always remember that you were nothing before you met him. You're still nothing now." Sting tapped his glass against my empty one and downed his drink before looking at me again.

I wasn't going to show any weakness in front of him and he definitely wasn't getting any tears from me.

"He doesn't love you as much as you trick yourself into believing. He doesn't want children ever, he said so himself." Sting pat me on the shoulder before leaving. I shrugged his hand off of me.

How dare he say that to me! My hands were balled into fists at my side and tears were threatening to fall.

Why do I always let him have an effect on me? Why couldn't I be stronger? How did Sting even know that we talked about children recently? This whole situation was messed up and I don't trust Sting's words but I'm not so sure now.

I ordered another drink and downed it to drown out my thoughts.

I don't know if I could handle never being a mother. I always imagined myself as a mother to Natsu and I's children. I could foresee Natsu bringing them to school and reading them bedtime stories that it almost seemed real.

But Sting could be lying for all I know. I should forget what he said, after all, Natsu never said so himself to me.

My mind was turning into a haze and I felt hot all over. I forgot what I was worried about but I was still crying silently. The bartender from earlier had left his shift so I didn't have anyone to talk to.

"Everyone lets dance!" I vaguely heard the DJ and walked onto the dancefloor to let loose. I put on my mask again so I could still save my dignity and identity.

I was dancing my worries away that I didn't notice someone get really close to me.