Friday, June 29, 2007
Rikku strolled along the corridor towards her grandmother's room. She felt relieved now that her insane grandfather is not harping on and on about how children of Jenova should behave. Now all she had to do was to request her grandmother to bring him a glass of water and...
Rikku stopped in her tracks. She just remembered catching sight of someone familiar when she was at the living room a while ago. It was none other than THAT GUY. Wherever Grandmother was, he would be behind, wagging his tail at her. Realisation dawned upon her as a statement of truth flashed in her.
She was going to have to face the lovey dovey scene of Ultimecia and her young boyfriend, Vayne Solidor.
Rikku slapped her forehead in annoyance. She immediately regretted visiting her granddad for the 10000000000000th time after she did. He wouldn't ask her for a cup of water from Grandma if she didn't go into his room and she wouldn't have to fave the lovey-doveyness of Grandma and Vayne. But wait, maybe she could get Granddad the glass of water herself. But that would certainly mean another hour of about "How Children Of Jenova Should Behave"!
Argh, why can't I get anything done right in this house. The easier option now, was obviously to endure the loving scene. Rikku held her breath as she knocked on the door and poked her head in.
She immediately regretted her decision.
There was her grandmother, sitting on this young man's lap and affectionately feeding him cherries. Not to mention the huge contrast in age. It was such a revolting image that was replaying itself again and again in Rikku's mind and she hurriedly slam the door shut.
DANGER! DANGER! IN NEED OF A BUCKET!
The warning signal went off in Rikku's mind as she got ready to hurl. Fortunately for her, she managed to do it in the toilet and not on the oh-so-expensive carpet that Vayne bought for her Grandma. It seems that her life seemed full of regrets whenever she visits her grandparents. After a moment of cleaning whatever's in her stomach, she could finally shake off the image. The first sight of the two of them together after a long time was definitely the hardest part. It shouldn't be so bad after you get used to it while soaking up in the lovey-dovey atmosphere. Even though, it would still suck after all.
Alright, it might have been better if you announced your arrival in a rather loud voice before you go in. Maybe they would have noticed then despite the thick lovey-dovey mist that clouds around them. Thus, Rikku decided to go for her second attempt with a loud announcement.
"Grandma, is it okay if I come in?"
There was some shuffling from behind the door, and the long awaited reply came.
"Sure, Honey."
With a gulp, Rikku stepped into her temporary hell. Ultimecia had propped herself beside Vayne and was lying against his chest with a rather affectionate expression.
Attempt two: Tips = try to convince yourself that it's not a big deal by repeating that statement in your mind even though you think it's a hell lot of a deal.
It's not that bad. It's not that bad. At least their not feeding each other with their mouths or whatsoever. It's not that bad. It's not that bad. Argh! It's not working!Rikku forced herself to walk in and sit down on the couch. Okay, wrong choice, there's an even clearer view here. Ultimeica giggled and snuggled closer (Eww, why is she doing that? How old is she already?) Altough Ultmecia had been making constant efforts to keep up her youth, a young-looking 70-80 year old will still look as old beside a 20-30 year old young man.
"Was it you just now? I heard some noise from the door."
If you heard gagging sounds then it's probably me. Not that you would notice through all that lovey-doveyness..."Erm, I think so... heh heh, didn't think that you would hear me." Rikku felt that for now, maybe she should just keep her opinions to herself.
"So what do you want?" Vayne eyed Rikku wearily, as if irritated by her presence.
Sorry for disturbing your whooping time with a fragile old lady, mister, but I didn't want to come either."Oh, Granddad was asking for a glass of water. And he asked me to pass you the message."
"What!?" Ultimecia slammed her her palm on the coffee table, "That old geezer who doesn't care about me expects me to get him a glass of water? How dare him!"
It was quite amusing to see Grandma saying that while getting up to pour the requested glass of water. How very contradicting. But then again, she was right. Grandad really was a jerk who didn't care for anything. I mean, which man in his right mind wouldn't give a damn when his wife is off at a rendezvous with some other guy? The only person like that was probably Sephiroth. As Ultimecia went off to give Sephiroth his stupid drink, Rikku was left in an awkward situation with her Grandma's young boyfriend.
Rikku looked at Vayne in wonder. What the heck make him like Ultimecia when she's so old? I mean, he's young and in fact, quite handsome. What made him go for her Grandma? Was it really love? Or was it for the fortune? The latter wouldn't really make sense for he's one wealthy man himself... So what was it? Vayne turned and caught Rikku staring at him. He glared his coldest stare at her and turned his head with a "Pfft."
Alright that's it. What's his problem?Fortunately, before Rikku could flare up, Ultimecia returned, still grumbling about her stupid ass of a husband. With a sigh, Rikkua immediately excused herself and went out. Facing two of her problematic grandparents were quite a pain. Especially when her Grandma is off with a fling. Why can't her family be normal for a second?
Really, life seemes to be full of regrets when you're Rikku visiting her grandparents.
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