A/N: Since I'm almost done editing the book of Benefits With My Butler and I'm almost done with Six Letters and Two Words. I will update this book more often starting this (August) month. I just update this story today because it's my birthday lol HAHAHAH I'm getting older but my height is still the same like a grade school -_- 

Anyway, I hope you will enjoy this book since I really enjoy writing this story. Like what I've always said in my NaLu Stories. This book is different to NaLu Stories I created. 

Khiegilsan 

THE ELDERS say that every creature in the world has a partner in their life. And that companion is the one with you through thick and thin. I was just wondering, if besides me knew who he wanted to be with for life. How about me?

Not because I'm jealous. This is because until now I still don't see myself growing old with a partner. I smiled and applauded after the opening speech of the master of ceremony for Natsu's parents' Wedding Anniversary.

I felt him holding my hand so I immediately looked to my right. I smiled at him when I saw the concern on his face, "I'm okay" I whispered under my breath but enough for him to hear.

"Are you sure?" His voice was calm.

"Why can't I be okay, Natsu?" I laughed, questioning him.

"Your dad is here, Lucienne" he whispered "I know you're not comfortable being with him in the same place"

I shrugged at what he said and smiled to assure him that I was okay. "They won't come near me, Natsu. And to tell you honestly, I can stay in one place with them. As long as they won't talk to me. I'll be fine. And one more thing, it's been two years since I left home."

He opened his mouth to speak but I just continued "They haven't looked for me in the last two years. And I think my daddy really forgot about me. And I understand it. He is happy with his new wife and step daughter. Something that I can't give to him."

I knew my father would never be happy with me. I was the reason my mom died. Because if I hadn't been born into this world, my mom and my dad would have been happy together. They would be happy without me. And because I came into the picture, it all disappeared.

I did everything to get my father's attention, high grades, even in sports, in the arts and even singing. I did everything. I was kind, obedient to everything and I lived my life as quietly as possible, because that's what my father wanted. I did everything but I just realize one day that I wasn't good enough for him.

That's whatever I do. I can't get the attention and love I want. Because of my father's eyes, I killed his wife and it will never change. But my life was not that difficult, because my grandmother was there to fill the love that my father could not give me. My grandmother taught and is the only person who never left me...

I smile bitterly when my thoughts bring me to my grandmother. My grandmother was the most amazing person I've ever met, 'You shouldn't wait for the happiness in your life. You have to chase happiness in order for you to be happy' that's the word she always tells me whenever I'm in the hardest point in my life.

At the age of fourteen, my grandmother passed away. She left me all his wealth which made my father hate me even more. And at the age of fifteen, I left the house. Since I wasn't of legal age yet, I can't use the money that my grandmother left for me. But I can use some of her properties like my condo unit, nowadays. And since I didn't yet have access to my grandmother's money, I worked as a part time model at the age of fifteen.

"Lucienne" I heard him call me, snatching me away from my thoughts.

"Yes?" He did not speak and softly patted my head as if I did a 'good job'. Well, I did a good job because I endured two years of my life without my dad. "Shall we go meet your parents, Natsu?" I said trying to lift up the mood

He raised his left arm like gentlemen of sixteen hundreds. I chuckle under my breath before I accept his offer "Your laughs are the best, Lucienne. You should laugh more often instead of frowning" his tone was light and teasing that I couldn't help myself but to look at him.

I grimace "Right." he laughed at my reaction "but, thanks for reminding me I'm beautiful when I laugh"

"I'm not saying you're beautiful when you laugh"

"You said my laugh was the best? Was that just a joke?" my eyes narrowed as I looked at him "Deceptive creature"

"Yes I said 'best' but I didn't say you're beautiful" he clarified.

"It's just the same, isn't it?" astonished, I asked him.

"It's different, Lucienne"

"You know the word 'best' is the new word for beautiful" I beamed at him "So you just told me that, I'm beautiful."

He looked at me as if my face turned into a weirdo before he spoke again "You're really pushing it, aren't you?" I beam at him which makes him sigh.

"These kids are funny" at the same time we stiffened in our stance when suddenly someone spoke behind us. At the same time we turned our backs and were greeted by his parents. Her mother looked at me and smiled "You look so beautiful, dearest"

My mouth fell open and the lady said "Do you know that I have wanted to meet you for a long time. This son of ours always talks about you. And as he always says very..."

She didn't finish what he was going to say because his wife had already stopped him "Dear, our son's strategy will be ruined" his husband reprimanded her.

Natsu's mother looked at him in surprise "She doesn't know yet" the young man beside me just sighed "Oh Em Gee! I almost made a grave mistake"

I laughed awkwardly because I didn't understand anything "Happy Wedding Anniversary, Auntie, Uncle" I said sincerely.

"Oh dearest" his mom said before pulling me into a tight hug. It was the first hug I ever received to someone aside from Natsu "thank you so much. Like what I've said, I really want to meet you and see how wonderful you are"

I blush on her compliment, "thank you" I said shyly "but, I'm not sure if I'm wonderful."

I don't know what the word 'wonderful' really means because every person has his own definition of that word. And I am too, that is why, I'm not sure if I'm really wonderful – because based on my own definition, I'm not wonderful.

His mom gently caresses my cheeks, something like my grandmother always did to me when I was a child. His mom look at me tenderly and smile "You exceed my expectation, dearest Lucienne"

NATSU'S MOM and I talked for over two hours before her husband picked her up again to greet the other guests. Even before she left, she told me that I should visit them so that we could continue our conversation.

Natsu sighed to my side "Sorry about my mommy," his voice was soft before he reached for my hand and gently squeezed it.

"It's okay, Natsu," I chuckled. "Your mommy is so funny. I really enjoy talking to her"

His eyes twinkled as if he liked what I said, before he shyly smiled at me and squeezed my hand again. He led me inside their house where there were fewer people and I could rest more. "Are you hungry?"

I bit my lower lips before I nodded "Umm ... yeah" I'm embarrassed to say it out loud and he probably figured it out so he just smiled and gently patted my head.

"All right, I'll get you some food first. There aren't too many guests inside so you can rest and relax as well"

I smiled at him and nodded in response. I felt the emotion in his eyes before he sighed again and gently kissed my forehead. My mouth parted on that and before I even said a word. He excuses himself, probably saving himself for my question or teasing.

I leaned back in my seat on the sofa, before closing my eyes. I'm tired not because I'm talking to Natsu's mommy but also because I've been taking photos for a magazine for a few days in a row. Add to that the things to do at school which are also increasing a bit and I'm having a hard time because I have subjects that are modular.

"Lucienne," my name was pronounced emphatically and most of all the pronunciation was wrong. I don't even know why my so -called father doesn't know the correct pronunciation of my name.

I opened my eyes and forced myself to keep the emotionless on my face. "Why?"

His eyes narrowed mine as if he doesn't like my response to him. Well, I really don't know how to respond to him – like what I've said before. I did everything I could to get his attention but in the end, he only gave me a frown.

"How did you meet Dragneel's family?" he asked me openly. He didn't even ask me how my life was going after I left his house. Well, what do I expect from him?

"I've been friends with their son since High school" I answered his question.

"Why don't I know about this?" He asked me again as if I had made a grave mistake by not telling him about my friendship with Natsu.

"I don't know," I shrugged. "Maybe you're not interested in your daughter's life. So you don't know" I said innocently.

Father's face showed embarrassment for the second time. This is the first time I've seen him make such a face, "that's a strange reply. You shouldn't speak to me like that"

My eyes never leave his face before I close my eyes and sigh a little, "Then how should I speak to you, Father?" his face turned funny because of my remarks, "I did everything to please you before but it seems like it wasn't enough. Now, I'm asking you, how am I supposed to speak to you, Father?"

His mouth hang open because of my question. He had stupid look on his face as if he never imagined that I would say such words to him, "Lucienne! What's with your attitude? You've been acting up towards me since earlier. Is that what I taught you?"

I titled my head at the sight of my furious father. Is that what he taught me? That's quite an interesting question.

"No. That's not what father taught me" I stared at him and answer with a flat tone.

From now on, I will stop trying to fix my relationship with my father. Because, our relationship has never been good even since my mother died.

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