Life's Sweet Lies Chapter Four

[darklord22]

Chapter Four- Rain

?Mother I?m going out to do some shopping.? Samantha shouted as she removed her coat from a hanger in the coat closet and put it on, Heero following closely in her wake.

?Ok Relena. Is Heero going with you??

?Ma?am.? Heero answered.

?You two have fun.? Mrs. Dorlan said as she came around the corner giving Samantha a hug as she passed by.

?Do you want to walk or drive?? asked Heero as they exited the house together.

?It doesn?t matter to me Heero, which ever you prefer.?

In a quick second Heero analyzed the hazards of both and decided that it would be safe for them to walk or drive. ?Let?s walk.? he said taking note of the nice day, something he would normally never do.

?That sound?s like a good idea.? Samantha said then she started on her way, walking in front of him the entire way.

The Dorlan estate was located about two and a half miles away from the main shopping mall. They managed to make it through the streets with relative speed and ease, stopping only a few times for traffic arriving at their first store for the day in about fifteen minutes.

Their first destination was a clothing store in which Samantha said she was going to buy a new outfit. Heero had no idea what that meant but he followed her inside anywise. Soon realizing he had made a big mistake after the first five minutes. After the first ten minutes he was standing in the corner holding three shirts two pairs of pants and a new dress for the Christmas party Mrs. Dorlan was hosting. After fifteen minutes he was looking for any way to escape to a nearby bar. They managed to leave that store with Heero holding the newly purchased items and a newly placed scowl on his face.

Their next stop was at a gun shop in the area. Heero had no idea why Samantha wanted to go there but consented to her request to go in alone, standing next to the door the whole time and eyeing everyone who entered and left the sore with a certain degree of suspicion. Samantha was in and out of the store in about fifteen minutes, a far less amount of time than they spent in the clothing store. This confused Heero greatly but he decided not to ask.

They stopped at two more stores after that. The first another clothing store where Samantha looked around for about thirty minutes, and the second a jewelry store where Samantha had ordered a special necklace to be made for Mrs. Dorlan. It was while at this store that Heero noticed Samantha eyeing a platinum necklace while waiting for the jeweler to bring out her order.

?Do you like that?? Heero asked out of curiosity.

?Yes. It?s a very pretty necklace.? She responded after paying for her order.

Samantha turned to walk out but Heero was eyeing the watches. ?See something you like Heero??

?I?m going to look around. Why don?t you wait outside for a minute.? Heero responded while still looking at the watches.

?Sure I?ll be right outside.? She said the walked out.

Heero motioned for the jeweler.

?See something you like sir?? the jeweler asked, that permanent smile sales people have plastered on his face.

?The platinum necklace in the fifth display case second row the one with the emerald, I would like to purchase it. Please ring it up on this and I?ll be back later today to pick it up.? Heero handed the jeweler his credit card, not even checking to see how much the necklace was. He made a pretty salary and spent almost none of it so he knew he had enough to by anything and probably everything in the store.

The jeweler went to the register and rang up the item, then returned and handed the card back. ?Would you like that wrapped to sir??

?Yes that would be great, thank you.? Heero threw over his shoulder as he walked out.

?Did you get something?? Samantha asked the instant he walked out.

?No. Where do you want to eat, it?s on me.? Heero asked after taking hold of the day?s purchases again.

?Actually, since Pagan has the day off I was hoping to cook something for us at the estate. If that?s ok with you of course.?

?That would be fine.? Heero agreed, knowing he could find a drink at the estate. So Heero hailed a taxi, not wanting to walk back with everything he had to carry and wanting to get to his drink even faster. In about five minutes they were back at the estate. Samantha cooking and Heero tenderly nursing a glass of scotch.
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?Heero, may I ask a question?? They had just finished eating. Heero had no idea what he had eaten; he did however know that it had been good. They were now sitting on the balcony, Heero with another glass of scotch and Samantha with a glass of red wine.

?Go ahead.? He said, already having a pretty good idea of what the question was going to be about.

?Can you tell me what it was like piloting a Gundam??

There was a long pause where Heero spent looking Samantha in the eye. Finally, after gulping down the last of his drink he responded.

?It was hell. Everywhere I went destruction and death followed. Everything I did meant death for somebody else. Trying to end a war meant ending the lives of many people. That?s the best I can give you.?

?If it was so bad then why did you choose to become a pilot?? she asked innocently.

There was another pause as Heero poured himself another glass, emptying the bottle. ?Because the only thing I knew how to do was fight. That?s the only thing I had been taught to do, and if I didn?t do it someone else would have to.?

?Didn?t you ever have a family??

?I never knew my family. I was raised by an assassin but he died when I was young. Soon after I was found by the scientist who created the Wing Gundam and offered the chance to pilot it. Having nowhere else to go I accepted??

?Oh. I?m sorry.? Samantha looked to her lap after she said this.

?Don?t be. I made my choices and I don?t need anyone else?s pity. But you must never tell a soul of what you know of me is that understood??

?Yes, I promise.?

With that conversation over Heero excused himself. Telling her to stay on the mansion grounds while he ran out for business.

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Heero walked to a bar about thirty minutes from the estate, the scheduled meeting place. He walked in and sat down at the occupied table in the corner where a man was drinking a martini.

?I see you finally made it.? Treize said with a small smirk.

?Hn.? Heero grunted in response. ?Have you got anything for me??

?I thought you should know that I?ve been hearing things through certain channels. It seems someone wants to stir things up. I?ve called up most of my contacts but I can?t find out anything. All we have to go of is a threat we received yesterday at two thirty. Somebody hacked our system and left a message so we know we?re dealing with a pro. I just thought you should know to keep your eyes open, an attack could come at any time.?

?Thanks. I?ll keep that in mind.? Heero said as he got up and left. He would pick up his purchase at the jewelers on the way back to the estate.

[Fate Lowe]

Great work, keep it up. I can't wait for the next chapter!