Chapter: Why?

Shadows of the Past - You don't forget them

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Chapter 5: Why?

Why did Nami want to get married so suddenly? And why someone stranger? She had never heard of this James before. And above all, why was she no longer on the Flying Lamb? This question burned Vivi on her soul. She had heard from Luffy and the others about the Navy now and then, so they were still at sea. Then why not Nami anymore? Why wasn't she with them anymore? What happened there Did they quarrel? But they did that often, so Nami wouldn't leave the team right away. There had to be something else behind it. Only what?
All questions to which she could not find an answer, which made her even more restless inside.
"Are you going there?" Corsa asked suddenly and brought her back out of her thoughts. “What?” “Are you going to this wedding?” “Mmm. I have to. None of this makes sense to me and I want to know why.So many questions are floating around in my head and only Nami can answer them. "" I think so. I don't know what to say about it either. When they were all here in Alabasta at the time, they made such a united impression as if they were to stay together forever. " "Just. But strictly speaking they are still together, only Nami is no longer with them. And that's exactly what confuses me. Nami was always the one who settled all arguments and brought things back to normal. Then why did she go? I just don't get it! "" Now don't worry about it. "Corsa pulled Vivi a little closer to her," When you are with her she will tell you everything. "" Yes, but I have such a bad feeling. This wedding ... something's not right. "
Suddenly Igaram's voice rang out from behind the two: "Princess Vivi, your father wishes to speak to you about the visit that is coming soon.""I'll be right there. Tell him that."
While Igaram went back to the palace, Vivi broke away from Corsa. "Let's see what he wants now. Since the king of the neighboring island came to visit us, he's been totally crazy." "I saw it. You have to be careful not to overrun from all sides "" What do you think, why I moved here? Well, I'll go. Then I'll tell him right away that I'm leaving. "" Good, I'll wait here. See you later. "Corsa gave Vivi a kiss on her forehead, which then made her way to her father. Hopefully she could drive to Nami as soon as possible. She didn't feel like visiting anyway. This whole commotion was already getting on her nerves. Also, her friend was more important to her. 'Oh Nami, I can't get rid of the feeling that you are making a huge mistake.'

As soon as Nami had finished breakfast, she went straight back to her room. Lynn, Jess and she had another singing rehearsal afterwards and she wanted to have some time to herself before that.With a book in hand, she threw herself on her bed, but she was just getting to the fourth page when there was a knock on her door. She sighed a little annoyed. "In."
The door opened and Jamie entered. "Hey, everything alright? You disappeared so quickly." "I'm fine, everything is fine." "Really? My mother told me about you last night." "Oh yeah?" Nami averted her gaze. It was clear that Maria was telling Jamie about it. Why couldn't they just leave her alone with the subject?
“Is it still so difficult for you to forget your past?” Jamie looked at her worried, but she didn't answer. So he walked slowly to her bed and sat down next to her. "You just have to try." "What? To forget her? You all have no idea. What do you think I'm trying to do all the time? Of course I want to forget her, but it doesn't work. What do you think how would you feel if your BEST friends treat you like this?" "I know. But maybe I can help you. Because there's something I've wanted to talk to you about for a few days. Listen, since we're getting married soon, don't you think it's about time you moved in with me? In my room? Then you are no longer so alone and I can distract you from your thoughts. "
Nami swallowed hard without being noticed. So he wanted her to come to him ..... slept with him in bed ..... like she once did with ..... "No!" "What?" "I .... sorry , but I ... I can't do that yet. Please understand me. But I just need more time. "" Hey, hey, everything is ok. "Jamie gently took Nami's face in his hands so that she had to look at him. A few tears glittered in her eyes. "I understand you. That was just a question. If you still need time, you will get it." "Thanks." Nami tried to force a smile. "Now would you please leave me alone again? I want to have some rest before the rehearsal begins." "Naturally. See you later. "Jamie got up and left her room. But in the hallway he stopped again and looked at the closed door. Her behavior had just made him a bit puzzled. He had only asked her if she would finally move in with him "That wasn't a bad thing. It was normal when you got married. Somehow he couldn't get rid of the feeling that more had happened than what she had told him back then. Just why was she hiding it?"

When Jamie left her room, Nami couldn't hold back the tears. They ran silently down her cheeks and dripped onto the book she still held in her hands. She had lied to Jamie. She didn't believe him that he understood her. Why should he? It had been clear to her that sooner or later he would ask her, after all as a couple you shared a bed, but she couldn't. She just wasn't ready yet. It would remind her all the time when she was still happy with Zorro.He had always slept with her too. Night was the only time when they were undisturbed and had time for themselves. And what was worse, once she slept with Jamie, at some point he would want more from her, something she couldn't give him. She didn't love him and she couldn't sleep with someone she didn't love. She couldn't let Jamie touch her, not when Zorro had already ... at least not yet.

Vivi was angry, angry at her father, angry at the upcoming visit and angry at everyone who caused a huge uprising because of this. As a result, she was not very responsive to someone addressing her with sentences like "What dress do you want to wear, princess? You have to look pretty." or “The king brings his son with him. Your father would be happy if you take care of him a little.” She just left everyone standing there and went on to her room.Corsa was still standing on the terrace and watching the goings-on in front of the palace. When Vivi went to him again, he could tell immediately that she was annoyed. "What's going on? Bad news?" "My father doesn't want to let me go. At least not now. He thinks our guest is more important, I can still go to Nami when he's gone, especially when the wedding." It's only in 4 weeks. I still have enough time. "" Your father probably wants to leave a good impression and what does it look like when your own daughter is not there for such an important visit. "" Can I still understand, but what's more: Have you heard that the guy is also bringing his son? My father wants me to take care of him so he doesn't get bored! I don't even know him and should then take care of him for a whole 5 days! That's what makes me so angry! I have to get out of here urgently and can't just because I am allowed to play prince-sitter!"" Did you tell your father that Nami was important? "" Of course I have, but he only has this visit on his mind. "" You will get through the 5 days. And if you want, I'll stay with you all the time and help you. "" Oh yes, please. "Vivi leaned against Corsa, who immediately put his arms around her and hugged her." Otherwise I won't survive it. Are you actually coming to Nami too? "" Unfortunately I can't. I have to help my father with his animals. He can't do it on his own anymore, he's too old for that. But you have to report in any case. " "I will. As soon as I've found out what's going on, I'll write to you. "
In Corsa's arms, Vivi slowly calmed down. She was still angry with her father, but that her boyfriend would stand by her in the meantime made her immensely relieved. Hopefully these 5 days went by quickly. She really wanted to see Nami as soon as possible. If she only thought that she had to wait another week, she was like bumblebees.Because she had a feeling that the longer she was here, the longer she was here, the time would run out. And 4 weeks wasn't much time.

Sequel follows...

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