A/N: I probably forgot to mention it before but this story is also a drama.  So there will be lots of drama especially on the side of Lucy. Also, this story has a slow pacing in terms of characters development. This is also my first time writing this type of story so please bare with me. Thank you.

P.S. My first planned is to update this coming August. Its so happen that I was bored today ☺️☺️☺️

Khiegilsan

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 answered with a flat tone.

My father, Diego Heartfilia and my mother, Layla Evelyn, had a marriage out of love, not a political marriage, which was rare for rich or noble people nowadays. Their love was indeed extraordinary, and I've heard everyone envied and wished for their happiness forever.

When my brother, David, was born, the Heartfilia family was as perfect as ever. But the beautiful days came to an end like a lightning strike. This was because Mother, who became weak after giving birth to her second child, died after struggling with death for several days.

My father and brother, who love my mother more than their own lives, couldn't forgive me for killing her. It was a common and boring story that often happened in popular novels.

Then, winter came. At that moment, it seemed as though Diego Heartfilia would have no other woman for the rest of his life. But five year later, he remarried.

The woman was a widow and working as my father's secretary, and strangely looks were very similar to our dead mother. She also has a young daughter, who looked a lot like her. Maybe it was a fateful encounter when the longing grew deeper. Father and David were immediately captivated by the two.

David treated our stepmother, who resembled our biological mother, like his real mother and her daughter, like his real sister.

I was the only one outside the fence of their newly built family. And everything was even more ruined when my grandmother bequeathed all her wealth to me.

After running away from our house. I finally realize that I shouldn't fix our relationship anymore. 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.

"That's right, but how come you're preposterous behavior right now..."

"To be precise, my father has taught me nothing in his entire life."

"Wh-What did you say?" My father froze right on where he stood. He looked like he couldn't comprehend what he just heard. And since we are inside of Dragneel mansion, some of the servants that hear what I've said held their breath.

All this drama right now makes me feel like I'm watching a boring play by third – rate actors. I stood up and made my way until I was standing in front of my father. "You've never been a father to me, so I'm sure you know it yourself."

My father neglected me the moment I was born. He ignored me as if I wasn't his family, and he would look at me with unpleasant eyes as if he was looking at old stains on a wallpaper. I continued speaking, "honesty, it's funny to call our relationship a father and daughter relationship"

The same thing can be said for my David, but the proportion of a parent's role is different from a brother's role. It was absurd for those words to come out of his mouth. I've always thought that it was natural for them to make a fool out of me, but it's different this time. My father's eyes shook violently

"I've never been taught anything by my parents nor my brother in my whole life, and now I'm spoiled. What should I do, now that I've grown up like this? Isn't it all because of my father who didn't educate me? So if it bothers you, why don't you reflect on it even though it's too late?"  I couldn't recognize my own voice as I spoke those words. It was as if someone take over my body. 

Father was completely stunned by my unconventional remarks and so was the servant, "You've never fulfilled your responsibilities as a parent, so don't start looking for your rights now"

I glanced at my side and I saw him standing there. Natsu was looking at me blankly and I just gave him a tight smile, before I picked my things up on the sofa and bid my goodbye with my father but, before I even passed my stiffened father – I saw my brother David together with our stepmother and our stepsister.

My older brother looked at me intently as if he couldn't believe he saw me here. But, before he could speak, someone took my hand. I looked to my left, Natsu didn't say a word and pulled me out of the house. When he made sure no one else was with us, he gently hugged me.

"You said you'd be okay," he whispered. 

My lips twitched and my eyes became blurry because of my tears. I couldn't even utter a word. I did speak lots of words in front of my father a while ago, but now it seems like I was out of words. It's funny to think that there are parents like my father.

They say, the father is the first love of their daughters. The father should show how to love her daughter so other men will follow. The father should be the one to show and make her daughter feel important. But... in that case, everything was opposite?

My father showed me that I wasn't lovable, that I wasn't important and I meant nothing. My father broke my heart before any man had the chance to. I did everything in my life without my father. I was really hoping when I left the house that they would realize the damage that they've caused me. But I was wrong...

"Natsu?" I sob. My face is still buried on his chest as I felt his chin rested on the top of my head. 

"Yes?"

"I promise that, I will never let my child experience the same pain that I did" I felt his embrace tighten even more "I won't let my child experience this, I promise that" I sobs.

"Shh... and you will fulfil it, Lucienne," he said "We will fulfil it" he mumbled under his breath. Right, I have a friend willing to guide me. He will not leave me and I'll do the same.

IT'S BEEN a month since Natsu's parents' wedding anniversary ended. And since then, I've been even busier due to a few preparations for Fashion Week that will be held in South Korea. Because I was one of the selected ramp models at Fashion Week wearing a few signature clothes made by a famous fashion designer all over the country, the preparation for it is very strict - from the selection of models, to the rehearsal and most of all to our diet.

It's not easy for our models to work. You have to sacrifice a lot just to stay in good shape and of course on stoplight. Other than that, in the world I run a lot of models are ready to pull you down.

"One... two... three... One... two... three..."

I followed the command and maintained my concentration. Just one wrong move because I can trip and cause more damage.

"Hold your chin up a little, Lucy," the instructor said. I did what she asked me to do "That's right, then make your face a little fierce," and again, I did. After some reminders and instruction - we rehearse for more than ten minutes "That's great, Lucy. Take a break."

I smiled at the woman and thanked her. I immediately went to my manager who immediately handed me water, "Do I have another schedule after practice, Manager?" I ask politely.

My manager looked at her notebook and then looked at me "You don't have a schedule for the next few days." I looked at her when I heard her say, "But you need to do some activities and assignments because they will soon be handed over to your professor."

My smile immediately disappeared from my lips and was replaced by pout. Right, I'm also studying and I have to study hard otherwise I will lose the chance to get a scholarship to study in France.

"How many days am I free?"

"You are actually free for two months, Lucy. But during Saturday you will have to come here in studio for the rehearsal for the Fashion Week and this coming Sunday you will have your photoshoot for Bench Brand"

I pouted my lips and give her a pleading eye "I have to attend my school, Manager" I says. I can't really work full time in modeling since I have other goals to achieve too. 

"Then I'll fix your schedule that suited for your situation" she smile on me as she patted my head lightly. 

I asked a few more questions about my schedule and all my manager said was that she would take care of my college schedule. I'm really grateful to her because after working so hard. I finally got a chance to go to my chosen university.

This is also my chance to see Natsu and the others again. The day passed quickly, and this was the day I would go to school. I'm feeling so shy when I notice a few students looking at me. I bit my lower lips and tried my best to keep myself calm. Maybe they're thinking about where they saw me or some of them know who I am and wonder what I'm doing here.

I still don't have a uniform because my manager forgot to get one when she enrolled me. Actually there are uniforms available at school – the only problem is, there is no size that will fit me.

Immediately a smile flashed on my lips and I saw the familiar figure. I immediately ran towards him - he didn't seem to notice me right away because he was doing something on his cellphone.

I touched him and he immediately turned around. I smiled at him as our eyes met, "Hi, Natsu!" I beam at him

I sighed without saying a word and he suddenly pulled me and hugged me tightly. I laughed softly "Miss me?" I tease him.

"I told the star about you, Lucienne," he murmured.

_________________________ End of Chapter #4