Maven of the Strings

Chapter Twenty-six

Arkin POV

It's 11 pass in the evening after I brought Nicolette back to her home. Then that time, I didn't see the Maven. It's a respect for her because she said that she doesn't want to see me. But I hope, when I did all the plans, her feelings will comeback.

"Thanks Nicole." I said.

"No. I did this for my bestfriend, not for you." She said seriously.

"Well. Still thanks," I feel disappointed, "I will do my best for her. To bring again her smile. To forget the pain and sufferings and to prove that I'm here for her what ever happen."

"Then prove." Answering with stroke. "I must to go inside now. Good night." Then she enter at her house and leave me alone outside. Then I ride on my Fino and continue my planning even at night then I'd rest on my room. I don't want to think my faults and mistake, but I must think is . . . how to prove that I really care. That she is important. Thinking this such things makes me strong. I will do my very best!

The time travels fast. Then go and forth about the plan. I manage the plan for two days and two nights and thanks Lord, it was all set for December 31st night. All was set good. Locked it all. What I've forgot? Hm. Oh. I had to buy her dress for her performance. Yes! I have to go mall. It's one and a half day more for preparation. I'd go with my cousin Deniece-the one who watch Taiyou no Uta before, to go mall and to help me on buying dress for the Maven. Then we go on a mall to buy with my dad's Civic.

She ask while sitting on the front passenger seat, "What's going on and you are urgently for this?"

I answer while driving, "Well. I have to buy something to dress for one of important friend in my life."

"Who is that?" Asking with excitement. Grinning at the same time.

"Come later at the Dawnchase and you'll see her."

"Yes! Why not?" Energetically answer. Then I smile about that. The traffic is heavy but I'll be patience. I still have money to buy her clothes.

"What kind of clothes do you want to buy?" Deniece detailed asking.

"Anything with color white. Is it good, Deniece?" I asked. I don't know how to buy a female dress. Ugh.

"Trust my judgment, Arkin. My choice surely best for her." She's excited on our shopping, and me too also.

It took half an hour to reach the Festival Mall at Filinvest City. One of the grand and biggest mall in the district! Alright, then we had to look first for the parking place. Then after all, after we get parked the Honda Civic. We enter the mall and looking for the clothes to wear. And we search for a good dress for the Maven. What should be look like?

Thinking that it fits to her?

If she likely dress like this?

If she's comfortable to wear this?

Ugh, I have no idea.

It took one hour after finally found a dress to the nines. A dress for the Maven! At last, I wish she will like this dress. We brought this on the Black Sheep. And after that shopping, we look for something to eat with my beautiful and gorgeous cousin as a thank present for convincing her for this.

"Thank you so much." My gratitude for her for choosing a good and complementing dress to wear.

"Girls style? Hahaha. Just call me, you didn't be failed." She said happily while eating like we're boyfriends-girlfriends. Lels.

After this, I brought her back to her house. That was already night then I went to the Maven's house. Nicolette wasn't there, she's at work. Okay. It's time to face again the Maven's parent for the surprise. Facing them alone.

"Good evening," My warm greet while brought him a presents, a fruit basket with pineapple juice. "How is she?" I asked to her mother.

"She's fine and in sleep right now." Then she added. "We went to the doctor and he said that she can go with but don't forced her to much." After I heard this good news. I smiled. Motivation prevails! Filled with energy after heard this.

"Take a look, Arkin. We bought a new wheel chair for her. Is it good? It's, surplus." The father said. Amusing me after showing the new wheel chair.

"Of course sir." I answer with smile and energetic.

"You know son, I'll tell this to you,"" He begun to tell a story. "Don't think if we are angry with you. Maybe yes, because of this happen to her, but on other side . . ." The father keep telling this sad story. He added, "You know. You're the only guy she brings in the house. And she really likes you. She always tell us about your adventure and we're really glad about that. Did you know that, her life span is only 10 years? But look, she was extended 11 more years and I think that she's very happy about her extended life."

Then I start to become sad after heard this short heartbreaking story. But in other half, I was amaze that she stay strong for more decade of her life.

And I start telling this, "Sir. Please, begging for. Do the best for her to continue to live."

He put her hands right to my shoulder while telling, "Don't worry. That's our responsibility. We were do our best."

"Thank you sir. Thank you so much." And I gave the dress to wear for tomorrow. They we're amaze on the fabric I had choose. I tell it that and even the price after they asked but I say that there's nothing to pay. It's all for their daughter and I smile. I see the gladness on their eyes.

All was locked. The plans locked in. Wishing it may happen successful without worry and crying. Without hindrances. But peacefully ended and marvelous.

I came back to home after all is done to talk about tomorrow's surprise and go to my bed to sleep. Pray that my wish happen successful and flow peaceful.