Perhaps an Intention (Sequel to Her mother's daughter) Ch1

[Ame-san]

Perhaps an Intention

By: Ame-san



Chapter 1

" Liz, is Heero coming over for dinner tonight?" Her mother asked almost in a cheery tone. She pranced through the kitchen as if floating on a cloud. Ignoring the empty frying pan in her right hand, she swung her arms open and spun her body in a complete circle. Then in a rare move, she began to sing. Certainly she had an apt voice for songs, but she never liked to expose that hidden talent of hers to anyone, not even to her daughter. Liz had long before recognized her mother's one timidity, and that was why she was stunned to see her acting this way.

" No, he's not coming tonight." Liz replied from the kitchen table where she had busied herself with homework for the past hour.

" He's not?" The lighthearted tone was lost and it was replaced by a hint of disappointment. A very subtle change of mood indeed, but the daughter had sensed it right away.

" No. But why were you acting so weird, mom?" She questioned askance. " Anything that I should know about?"

" Oh, it was nothing." Lena resumed her position in front of the stove. " It's just that too much hope always result in big disappointment."

" Right. But you have never ever acted this way before for the past year when Heero came for the Friday night dinner. What about the hopes? Heh?" She put her pen down.

" Nothing. I was just happy, is that a crime?" She had never hid anything from Liz.

" Liar." Liz picked up her pen and went back to her studies. " I won't push you, but that doesn't give you the right to lie to me. Whatever it is, I hope you'll tell me when you are ready, mom." She spoke with her eyes buried in her books.

" I said it was nothing, Liz. Besides, if it were anything important, I would have already told you." Lena shook her head in amusement. " You think too much."

" Right." She paused. " But I bet you want to know why he isn't coming tonight." Soft chuckles came behind the books.

" No, not really. It's rather nice for once to spend a Friday night without the party pooper around." She laughed at her own choice of word.

" Harsh words, mom." Liz discarded her books on the table. " He's on a date." Evasiveness was never her forte.

" A what? Date?" She almost choked on that word. Fortunately her self-discipline saved her the embarrassment.

" Yes." Liz spoke at ease with calm, completely amused by her mother's reaction. " What? Is that a crime?"

" No...ehm...no. It's just odd to think that he would be on a date." She swallowed in disbelief. " With a woman?"

" No, mother. With a man. " Liz cracked up with laughter. " Of course with a woman, I don't think he's interested in man. At least not that I know of. I'm happy with just one father."

" You know that's not what I meant to say, Elizabeth."

" I know what you were trying to say. You are surprised that he is on a date with a woman and that woman isn't you."

" Elizabeth Dorlain, what on Earth are you talking about? " She sounded indignant. " You know very well that this has nothing to do with me. I was just taken aback by Heero's new progress in life." She defended herself.

" Good self-defense, but what would you do if I am to tell you now that that other woman is coming over tomorrow to meet with us." She waited patiently for the outburst from her mother, but it never came. In fact, Lena was suddenly as calm as a statue made of clay.

" Oh. That's nice." She turned her back at Liz and continued with her cooking. " It'll be great for you to meet her, Liz. And besides, he must really like her, or why would he bring her to meet you just after one date, right?"

" You ok, mom?"

" Yeah, I'm fine."

" Then would you still be fine if I tell you that this isn't their first date?" She waited again for the emotional break down. It didn't happen.

" Actually, I'm not ok." Lena turned around looking quite angry. "Why didn't you or Heero tell me about this?"

" We were kind of afraid." She walked over to where her mother was standing.

" Why? You know I would only be happy for him. And if you were really afraid, why tell me this now?"

" Because he really likes her." Liz hugged her mother. " I'm sorry mom."

" Wait, why are you sorry?" Lena returned the hug and then everything seemed more clear to her. " Oh no you don't. You think that I still have feelings for him, don't you? Well, to tell you the truth, no, I don't. You two really think too much of me. Liz, I only care for your father as a friend. Heero is just my friend."

She looked her mother in the eye and so far as she could tell, Lena was telling the truth. Then again, people make mistakes sometimes. She could just be mistaken.

" I think I need to talk to him about this tomorrow. He shouldn't feel obligated to..." The vid-phone rang. " I'll get it." Lena left to go to the living room.

" Hi, Lena here." She greeted the caller. " Duo! And Hilde too!"

" Hi there, we thought we'd call you about tomorrow." Duo spoke with Hilde by his side.

" What about tomorrow?" Why is everything has to do with tomorrow?

" Hello? The play, of course." Hilde reminded her.

" Right, the play. Wait, when is it again?" Lena asked.

" Man, what's wrong with you, Lena? Is everything alright?" Duo questioned.

" Yeah, it's just that Heero is coming over tomorrow too. I need to know what time the play starts, so there won't be a conflict." She replied with a faint smile on her lips. There will be a conflict alright.

" Ohhhh, Heero is coming." A smirk found its way up Duo's mouth. " That's why. Oh ok, then. The play starts at 6:45 tomorrow night. You know the place, but Hilde and I thought it would be easier to meet up with you and Liz if we just go pick you guys up tomorrow. Sounds good?"

" Yeah, perfect. Thanks you two." Lena smiled in gratitude.

" So when is you know who coming tomorrow?" Hilde asked with mischievous in her eyes.

" Not just him. He's coming over with a woman." Lena forced her lips to curve upward as if in delight.

" He's bringing Clemetine with him?" Duo said to no one in particular. " Oops. Sorry Lena." He directed a concerned look at her.

" Duo, why do you have to..." Hilde shook her head in exasperation.

" Clementine?" Lena questioned. " Does everyone know about her except me?"

" Well, yes." Liz answered that. She had gotten over to where the vid-phone was set up without her mother's acknowledgement. " Even Uncle Milliardo."

" What! Zechs knew it too? Am I some sort of monster? Why can't you people just tell me these kinds of stuff?" She was truly angry now. " And Clementine? Is she French?"

" Yep, a full blooded French I tell ya." Duo nodded. " You alright, Lena? If this has to do with Heero dating another..."

" Ok, I will say this for the last time. I have no feelings whatsoever toward Heero Yuy, and you people should start treating me with the respect I deserve. Duo, Liz, Hilde, start talking!"

" Yes, ma'am." Duo gave her a mock salute.

" Her name is Clementine Thierry and she owes a software company in Paris. She met Heero a few months ago at some computer conference here in Cinq. Then everything sort of just..."

" Clicked?" Lena finished the sentence for him. " Ok. Continue..."

An ordinary night turned into a night of confessions, at least to Lena, they were confessions. She somehow felt so exhausted after hearing about THE CLEMENTINE. Not that she was jealous, she would never be jealous at some stranger. Still, she dreaded meeting Clementine, the beautiful, smart, perfect, not to mention French, Clementine Thierry.

Tomorrow is going to be a long day, I just knew it.

****

TBC...



<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Ame-san on 2002-05-04 18:44 ]</font>

[Angeldreams]

Okay, this is just cruel. I thought we were heading for a reunion - (Cries). Post more please.

Angeldreams

[goddesswing]

*dies*I NEED NEXT CHAPTER NOW!!! Even my family is sick of me randomly raving about how I absolutely NEED the next chapter of a fanfic or else I'll die. Heero is with an orange?? Hmmm... I didn't think Heero was THAT desperate. Well maybe. I hope she die-- wait I mean I hope its either: 1. Just a setup to see if Relena really loves him or 2. Heero will end up with Relena in the end. And the Clementine girl die-- err goes away.
Oh and don't forget, I say Heero and Relena have ANOTHER child!! *laughs evily* *cough* Eh.. hehe! ^^;;;;;;

Heero: Hn.
Relena: I don't want another kid!!
goddesswing: Too bad, apparently Heero wants one right?
Heero: *nods*
Relena: Go impregnate the orange!!
Heero: *growls* Hn. *pulls out gun* Omae wa korsu!!!!!
goddesswing: *sings* Heero loves oranges la la la la!! Heero loveees oranges! *tiptoes away* You know, I actually do like citrus fruits... I remember a time when I was playing FF8 and I ate a whole box of CLEMETINES, really!!!! *bwahahha..cackle*
^^;; I'm a little hyper today...

+::goddesswing::+

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: goddesswing on 2002-05-06 17:26 ]</font>

[goddesswing]

I'm still waiting!! ::rocks in seat back and forth constantly:: I'll sit here until you post!!! If there isn't a new chapter when I get home tomorrow... I'll... I'll... CRY! That's it! I'll cry. So yeah, you have to post or else I'll cry. -_-()

+::goddesswing::+

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: goddesswing on 2002-05-06 20:10 ]</font>

[goddesswing]

*cries* I want the next chapter!! *continues crying*

[kawaiiemogirl]

i don't like that french lady...lol

[Fate Lowe]

OH I HATE YOU RIGHT NOW ...this better get resolved in the next chapter...or else... !!!!!!!!!!!!