Author's notes: I found a contest about Elsanna and decided to give it a try. I don't usually write angst type of story and grammar isn't my forte. Feel free to be a grammar nazi or just read and review :D Or you can kill me after reading this.
Disclaimer: I don't own Frozen, Disney does. The songs used in this fiction are not mine as well and have their own respective owners.
Summary: I fell in love with her but now she's getting married. What else can I do?
Wedding Dress
I paced around my room for the nth time and noted that it was only 4:30am. It was too early for anyone to be awake but here I am, nervously pacing around my room. I stopped before my tall wooden cabinet that held my clothes and stared at two set of clothing that hung by the handles of the cabinet door by a wooden clothes hanger and wrapped by a transparent clothes bag.
One was a dress. It was a crystal blue off-shoulder dress with a crystallized bodice and powder blue sleeves. The skirt part has a slit that can go all the way up to my mid-thigh if I do wear it. It was a special dress I specially asked one of her personal tailor to make.
Then there was the other clothing. It was all white, something I found as one of my favorite since it resembled the color of snow, with light blue linings. It's a two-piece suit that I had custom made to fit me perfectly and a half mask that's colored light blue with darker blue shading, resembling a thick ice, hanging around the Chinese collar.
Both clothing are perfect for the event that would take place today. I do prefer the dress over pants but the suit looks more appealing to wear today. Who am I kidding! The suit is made to make sure I look dashing and attractive while the dress makes me look attractive too but also seductive. Seductive isn't a good impression to today's event. To her event.
A sigh escaped my lips and I took a few steps back. Knowing my bed is just behind me; I closed my eyes and decided to fall back on the soft mattress. It was fluffy like a snow. Today was the day I feared the most. Today is the day I know my heart will die. I groaned loudly and rolled to the right side of my bed and looked at the side table drawer at the end of my bed. On top of the drawer is a picture frame that held my most prized possession. A picture of two women, the platinum blonde haired one was carrying a red haired woman on her back, both smiling widely like they are laughing. The picture frame held a picture of us.
Or what we used to be.
I sighed and faced my bed, stopping the growing hurt that's building in my chest and the hot tears threatening to fall from my eyes. I sucked a lungful of air, choking at the dust that came with it, and willed myself to toughen up. I knew the fact that the day she told me the news is the day my life had ended.
The news that Anna Summers will marry Kristoff Bjorgman.
Anna, my dear bestfriend.
Anna Arendelle, the girl who I love the most.
The girl who doesn't know I love her and fell in love with another.
The girl who asked me to be the one that will play her wedding march.
I pushed myself off the bed and look at the two clothing hanging on my cabinet. I grimly smiled and finally decided what to wear. There was no other choice really but since that day, six months ago, I knew that this is the right decision for all.
It's already ten o'clock and Anna's wedding will start at twelve o'clock. I know she'll expect me to be at the church, smiling at her or congratulating her in her wedding. I know that even if I don't want to, I need to be there. With a frustrated sigh, I got up from my bed and went to the connecting bathroom.
It took me a while and I finally finished taking a bath and fixing myself to be presentable at the wedding. I chose to wear the blue dress and kept my hair in a French braided crown twist bun to make it look formal. Sure my dress screams seductress but adding a light blue shawl would help cover my exposed shoulders. My smartphone that's just a few inches from me vibrated and I slowly took it to see the message I received. It was from Marshall Kruez which we call as Marshmallow, one of my friends.
[You up Queen? Olaf and I are done preparing – M.K]
[Just about finished Marshmallow. – E.]
[Queen, you sure about this? – M.K]
I stared at the message. There was dual meaning in it and both of them I can only answer a yes and/or a maybe. There's no turning back. I was too late.
[Yeah Marshmallow. I'm sure. The arrangements are prepared and I can't go back from it. – E.]
I waited for Marshmallow's reply but I didn't get any after waiting for a minute or two. He too isn't happy but what can we all do? It was Anna's decision. A very abrupt decision. I looked at the wall clock across the room and found that it was already eleven forty-five. 'I'll be late. But I'm making sure I'm fashionably late.' I grinned, for the first time since yesterday, and headed out to my car, a blue SRT Viper Coupe.
Riding my car towards the church which is a thirty-minute ride from my condominium unit, I heard my smartphone ringing. Still keeping my eyes on the road, making sure that Anna's happiest day will be Elsa's blood-free, I reached out to my purse and took out my smart phone. I glanced at the caller and only sighed heavily. Olaf was calling. So I turned on the bluetooth of my phone and since it was already recognized by my car sound system, I answered the call.
"Hey Sis~! Whoa! I can hear my own voice! Sweet!" Olaf's voice sounded from all four speakers of my car. Olaf, short of Oliver Anthony Frossen, is my younger brother. He's the type of brother who's bubbly and annoying at the same time.
"Hi Olaf and you are on car speaker. I'm on my way, so don't worry about me skipping town early." I told him seriously.
"Heh, Marshmallow and I already know that. I was just calling to know if you are sure about all of this." He sounded serious, which is rare.
"Yes Olaf, I am. I already signed the contract, with you and Marshmallow's consent." I informed him. It was a rush decision too. A spur of the moment. But how can I pass such opportunity?
"Well if you are certain. Anyway, I know it's still hard for you but we are all here for you." Now he sounded concern. Such a caring little brother and it hurts me more that he can see me whenever I break. I hate myself for it more.
"I know, I know. Anyway, I'm expecting everyone to be at their best later." I told my little brother. My eyes are set up front and found myself nearing the church.
"We are hundred percent ready sis! Oh! I can see your car! Meet you at the entrance! And Anna's going crazy now so you better hurry."
And the call ended. Good enough time as I found an empty parking lot with my name on it. Literally. Anna still making sure I have spots in the parking lot. I smiled and parked my car carefully. I looked at my watch and ironically, I was in time. Deciding on not prolonging my agony anymore, I went and faced the music, well play the bridal march.
I met Olaf at the entrance of the church. He's a handsome guy, I give you that. He has father's brown hair that he kept neat and tidy by making sure it was short and moderate amount of gel to keep it spiked up. He has the same eyes as dad too, forest green with a twinkle of mischief which he got from mother. I smiled at him and he waved back enthusiastically. He's wearing a white tuxedo with light blue inner vest and a simple bow of the same color.
He told me how much Anna rampaged when she found out that I was still not there. I can imagine how Anna acted. As soon as we stepped inside the church, I found myself being the center of attention. Some men and women looked at me dreamily while the others just gave me a look that says 'we'll kill you if you don't start now.' which I don't care if they do.
My left sleeve was tugged and I looked at my little brother who was awkwardly sporting a worried look. "Elsa, I think you should go and start playing before Anna comes out thinking you're still not here." He told me nervously. Well an angry Anna is like the Hulk with no bulky muscles. But an angry Anna also means a sexy Anna. I smiled at the thought.
"What are you playing anyway? You never told any of us."
I winked at my little brother and smiled at him coyly. I only have one piece in mind that I want to play on their wedding. It's a new composition, one that only Olaf and Marshmallow knows. I have been twiddling about it a week after Anna told me the date of her marriage. A month ago. So being her bestfriend, she asked me if I could play the wedding march for her, for free of course, and I get to choose the song. I never had the heart to say no to her with the look of pure happiness on her face. So being a pianist, I agreed to her request and immediately composed a song for her.
You see, my two boys and I belong in a small music band called 'Snow Queen and the Snowmen' and we work for Arendelle Music. And yes, the company that Anna's family owns. Sure it's just the three of us and we usually borrow some other members from the company's other music groups if we need more instruments or singers, but being just us, we are the bestselling music group in their company. Well locally that is.
Olaf's frown turned into a surprised look. It seems he figured it out.
"Elsa! Don't tell me you are playing that song?" He whispered angrily at me.
"So? I'm just playing the piano version. She doesn't know the lyrics." I told him. The song I had in mind was serene, yes, but if you hear the lyrics, it was not wedding march worthy.
"But sis! It's-"
"Places everyone! You, dear miss Frossen, would you mind if we start the wedding march?" Ah a good timing for the wedding planner to interrupt. I grinned at Olaf who has his mouth wide open after being surprised by the planner.
"I would be honored." I answered, masking my sarcasm with a fake smile which the planner believed. With my sights over the altar at the other end of the aisle, I saw him, smiling goofily at me and waving. I really want to thank the Norse gods for having Kristoff dense as a log. I showed him one of my fake smiles and waved meekly in return before proceeding at the right side of the altar where a white grand piano is.
People stared at me as I made my way to the piano. I can assume it's because my dress was backless and only being covered by my shawl. Pained squeaks and reprimanding voices followed me as I passed by every long wooden church bench. I never paid them any mind. None of them ever caught my attention anyway. As I arrived at the sleek grand piano, I made myself comfortable by sitting at the cushioned piano chair and placed my left index finger over the last left key. I took a deep breath and glided my left index finger along the piano keys, performing a glissando. I smiled at myself as the piano before me is well tuned and perfect for playing the wedding march.
I looked to my right and saw him fidgeting while his bestman, a guy named Sven with brushed back brown hair and wearing the same style suit as Olaf, patting his back. He is Kristoff Bjorgman, another Arendelle Music performer. Unlike my band, he plays solo and performs mostly acoustic songs. He sucks at song writing and rely on Sven to find him new songs to play. Sven is his manager. He's good for an acoustic singer and other women do find him attractive, even Anna. His blonde unkempt hair still the same and looked as if he did not even try to comb it, his goofy grin that Anna kept on rambling about, and mostly his singing voice. Those are the things women and some men kept on ogling at Kristoff. And all I can say is I despise him.
There was movement at the other end of the aisle and I darted my gaze over the said movement. Looking in-between the gap of the lid and the sheet rack and found myself having contradicting feelings. Awe and pain.
There, at the start of the red carpet aisle, behind the bridesmaid and groomsmen, flowergirl and ring bearer stood Anna Arendelle. She's dressed in an all-white gown with an off-the-shoulder, her hair tied up in a stylish bun, much like my own, and I can bet she's wearing a two inched heeled boots under her long gown. She looked marvelous. And it pains me to know that she's wearing such elegant dress for someone who's not me. That she looked so beautiful for a man than me.
I was snapped out of my adoration and hidden lament when I noticed a man with black hair that's styled in a brushback manner. His dark brown eyes stared at me, even from a distance I can see him glaring, and I realized that I should start playing the wedding march. Marshmallow can be a bit annoying sometimes. Taking a deep breath and slowly exhaling, I positioned my hands over the piano keys, slowly closing my eyes, and started playing Anna's wedding march. A piano version of one of my newest compositions. The song I tagged as Wedding Dress.
'But it won't hurt anyone if I sing the song in my head.' Anyone except me.
Never should've let you go Never found myself at home
Ever since that day that you walked
Right out the door
You were like my beating heart
That I, I can't control
Even though we've grown apart
My brain can't seem to let you go
Thinking back to the old times
When you kept me up late at night
We use to mess around
Laugh and play, fuss and fight
I met her during our band's performances at a local bar. It was about five years ago and our band was still starting out. Olaf and I, we came from a family with money so material things aren't that hard to get. But due to my independent nature, I told my father and mother that I want to earn my own money. They took this as an opportunity that I can learn how the world is and they allowed me to do whatever I wanted. So I pulled Olaf and our neighbor Marshmallow and we started a band. So during the course of our band-playing journey, I met the most annoying girl I ever met. And she happens to be the most beautiful girl I ever met.
So my band and I were playing a cover song of 'Can't help falling in love' by the A-Teens. And it's funny when I laid my eyes on her; it was love at first sight. The song is perfect for that day.
Anna was at the bar with a few other girls and instead of focusing on her companions, she was smiling at the direction of the band. At first I thought she was ogling at Marshmallow or Olaf, both are attractive to women standards. So with that on my mind, I kept my feelings at bay and just play the songs thrown at us.
After our gig, the boys and I hanged around the bar area. Easy access to booze and such. Olaf was still underage at that time so I kept a close watch on his alcohol intake while Marshmallow entertained a few women. I on the other hand, held a bottle of below zero beer and tried to search for the redhead that caught my attention. But miserably failing.
When I thought back then that all hopes are lost, I felt someone tap my shoulder. Thinking it was one of my small set of fans, which are women, I turned around and showed one of my icy personas. The Snow Queen should live up to her name as the queen of ice and snow. With a pokerface expression, I turned around and caught myself sucking a lungful of air.
Anna, whose name I didn't know back then, stood before me with a wide bright smile. She waved at me and I was stuck in a trance of staring at her that my lil' brother had to cover for me.
"Hi! I'm Olaf and I like warm hugs!" He told the redhead who just giggled in return. Olaf's bubbly personality is the reason why he has his own set of fans. Smiling warmly at them and offering free hugs.
I snapped out of my trance when I realized that Olaf hugs anyone. I glanced at my side and indeed saw the beautiful redhead hugging Olaf and giggling at the same time. Her voice reminded me of windchimes.
Olaf and Anna were talking for a while and I wasn't able to hear what they are saying due to the music in the bar, even if we are just a foot apart. I saw Anna glance at me and Olaf beaming a hearty smile and pointing at me. I just raised a questioning brow, a habit, and looked at the two.
"She's Elsa and she's my sister! She's our band leader!" I hear Olaf telling Anna. The redhead nodded her head and turned to me, smile still not disappearing from her face.
She waved at me and my only reaction was to look at Olaf and the kid just gave me thumbs up and left. Marshmallow was nowhere in sight, probably hanging out with some girl, so I was left with the girl whom I grew a crush upon.
"Hi! I'm Anna! Olaf told me your name is Elsa?" She said cheerfully. I just smiled at her and nodded my head.
She told me then that she's a talent scout for Arendelle Music despite being a college freshman. And while she and her friends are celebrating, she found talent within our band.
Of course we had to audition first, make the higher ups like us. They said that even if Anna is the daughter of the boss, they still need to know if the talent is perfect for their company. I remember how my band and I showed them how we play.
"Okay Elsa, show these boys that Anna is a great talent scout!" Anna cheered for us. All I could do was grin at her and gave her a thumbs up.
When we are all set, one of the four men in suit called our attention. His name is Adam and as he explained to us that a band must not only perform modern genre, they should know classical as well. I looked at my friends with a raised of a brow. Could you believe it? Classical being played by us?
Marshmallow let down his guitar and went to the place where other string instruments are. I saw him pick up a violin and began fiddling with it, tuning it according to his taste. Olaf was different though. I heard him grumble for the chosen music theme and went to sit beside me. Oh this is good.
"So mister Adam, we can play any classical?" I asked the brown haired man. With Olaf beside me and Marshmallow using a violin, it could only mean one thing and it would be a fun performance. When the man named Adam nodded his head, Olaf nudged my sides and he began to press the keys in the grand piano.
We played the music called 'The Scarlet Cape' by Ralph Federer. And it was not played like the usual way we do. We added hype in the whole performance, Olaf and I acting like we're in the game of twister and twisting our body and limbs and pressing the keys. Marshmallow was playing the violin as Olaf and I struggled with our own musical instrument.
After the performing our audition piece, which Anna found as hilarious and great at the same time due to the added skir where Olaf and I are fighting over the piano keys, Adam offered us opportunity and we immediately signed the contract. Who wouldn't if you will get to see a beauty such as Anna. oh and the work along with it.
From then on we became friends. Just a month in the music industry and I learned a lot from her. I learned that she's the daughter of the company's owners, something she didn't brag about. She talks so much and the only way to stop her is if she's out of breath, god knows that's a rare feat, or offer her chocolates. We hang out a lot. I always fetch her at the university she attends to and take her to a nearby coffee shop or someplace we can have chocolates.
We also did a weekly movie marathon at my condo unit. We pop in any movie we can watch, minus horror as I'm definitely afraid of horror. It is named in a terrifying genre so duh it's scary. I still can't understand people liking to watch it. Anyway, during those movie marathons, she always crawls to me and cuddle with me whenever we watch movies.
I did everything anyone should do to the person they love. From texting her good morning to checking up on her every night. Making sure she's safe from any intense harm. Make her laugh when she's sad. Be there when she's sick and take care of her. Even cover up her escapades from her dad. I was there for her. The only thing I was not able to do with her is to kiss her senseless and to confess my true feelings to her.
I guess it's too late, I'm dancing this dance alone
This chapters done, the story goes on
During those times I never told her that my crush over her grew to love. I never told her that I love her more than just a friend.
Baby,
Can't believe that you are not with me
'Cause you should be my lady
All I want is to set your heart free
There was a time when she dated a douche named Hans whateverhislastnameis. Long story short, he's the biggest ass in the world. Why? First he made the mistake of leading Anna to think he is her true love. Then he tried to use Anna in making him famous. He cheated on her. And out of all, he hurt Anna not only emotionally but also physically. Hurting Anna in both emotionally and physically is a mortal sin to me.
So I told Anna about it. At first she didn't believe me when I said he's the incarnate of Loki plus Hades. Heck he can even be the son of Jafar, that crazy dude from Agrah-bah music production. But she didn't believe me then. It lasted for two months until Anna realized I was right and man it felt good to punch, after Anna sock him good, Hans in the face after it. I even paid a good amount of money to make sure that the damage on his face leaves a permanent mark.
But after that, she began to question what love is and what love is to me.
"Why can't I find someone who will love me." Anna mused one day while we are dining at one of the five star resto named Oaken-tastic. "What is love anyway?"
'You just don't know where to look' I thought as I watch her sigh again for the fifth time of the night. I scrunched my nose and frowned at Anna. "You just attract the wrong guy. Look deeper in the ocean to find the right fish." I told her. Ocean, note that, and not the sea.
"I am looking! But each guy always turns to be like Hans. I wish someone will approach me like one of those dashing men in masquerade balls. Y'know, a dashing prince dressed in a well-pressed suit and wearing a mask, asking me to dance." She played with her spaghetti and then smiled. That smile always means trouble. "Say Elsa, why am I not seeing you with anyone? It's been two years since we first met and I never heard you talking about anyone you like."
I was halfway eating my steak, medium rare, when she asked that. My mouth hung wide open, eyes wide open and I have an utter shock expression in my face. Two years. TWO YEARS. And she just noticed this now? I shook my head to recompose myself and gently placed the fork that skewered the steak down on my plate. "Well, I'm just not interested in seeing anyone." I told her. It was somewhat true, I'm not interested in seeing anyone, but it's also a lie as my heart only wants Anna.
Anna just hummed at my answer and I found her swayed her head from side to side. She's thinking of another question, I just know it. My guts know it.
"Strange though. You have so many fans, note majority of them are women, and you never even go out with them."
"I flirt with my fans though." I informed her, rolling my eyes. "And for the record, I don't date boys. Remember?"
Anna's mouth made an 'o' shape and I facepalmed myself. She forgot and I can't blame her for it, I never did tell her I was a lesbian. She just saw me making out with women and never men.
"Then why are you not dating any women? I heard Aurora's one of your fans." She told me. Aurora is one of my fellow musicians under the Arendelle Music and she's one of the people I go to when I need some backup in my band. We tried dating but my heart just belongs to Anna.
I sighed and stood up from my seat. With a soft smile on my face, I approached Anna and kneeled beside
her. She followed my every movement with her eyes and now she's looking down on me as she taller than me for the mean time. I took her left hand with my own and caressed it softly. "What more should I look for if I already have you in my life." I told her in a suave tone of voice and a smile. I heard some people near us swoon and I hope Anna would too.
Instead of swooning, Anna chuckled and used her freehand to pat my head. That look on her face, amused and disbelieving, means that she's not taking my subtle proposal seriously. "Elsa…"
And here's the crash and burn.
"Aww you look cute and handsome Elsa. Do that to your future girlfriend and I'm sure she'll swoon for you."
'Is it possible to strangle your love one, yell at her for being an airhead, and slap her for being dense?' My mind screamed but my expression betrayed my mind and just showed a chuckle. "Hahaha then I'll just wait for that person." I told her. I stood up and straightened my dress.
"I wish you can find that person Elsa. We both find our special person."
Tears threaten to flow out and I sucked some oxygen and slowly exhaled. "Excuse me, I need to use the ladies room." I croaked. I turned my back around and slowly began walking away. But before I could make any more distance from Anna, I heard her sadden question.
"I wonder… What is love?"
But if you believe that you belong with him
Promise me, you won't let anyone hurt you
Remember, I will always be here for you
Even if it kills me to see you
In that wedding dress
Oh see you in that wedding dress
See you in that wedding dress
Oh see you in that wedding dress
I sighed and clicked my heels and turned around to approach Anna. With a soft smile, I leaned down to Anna and kissed her forehead. All my love flowed to that said kiss which I know that Anna will think as a friendly gesture.
"Love… Love is putting someone else's needs before yours." I told her and went back to going to the washroom.
Snappin out this misery
Depression this aint me
But I always turn around
180 degrees
You got control of me
And I, I can't explain
Somebody call 911 Emergency
Before I go insane
Since you've moved on
You took a piece of me give it back
So much pain in my chest
Blacking out, heart attack
Then there was a time that I did meet someone that waver my feelings over Anna. It was the week after Anna got engaged. I went to Europe to blow off some steam. Of course travelling to Europe would raise some questions from Anna so I asked her father, Matthew Arendelle, to cover-up my leave. He agreed without batting an eyelash due to the fact that he knows my feelings over my bestfriend. I didn't know what he told Anna regarding my leave but I'm glad it worked.
So while in Europe, Paris to be exact, I stayed at my hotel room for three days just crying my heart out. I never checked the sights or tasted Paris' native food. I just stayed in my hotel room, crying. The fourth day of my stay though I decided to go out and get some fresh air.
Bad idea.
Being stuck inside my room and not eating much made me feel weak. I drowned myself with drinks, water and juice really and just didn't eat anything at all. So when I went out of my hotel room and went to the elevator, that's when I saw her.
This her I'm talking about is the most infuriating woman I ever met. If Anna's annoying enough, this woman bested her in it.
So I entered the elevator and this woman, red hair that I can describe as a lion's mane due how wild it's styled. She's wearing a green long-sleeved shirt, black leggings and black flats. Her red curly hair reminded me of Anna's.
My mind recalled back then how Anna was swept off her feet by the 'dashing' Kristoff Bjorgman, the new talent. He's nice but rough around the edges if not for the fact he courted Anna. If it was not Anna he'd gone after, I might even support him. But instead, he chose the woman who owns my heart. The woman who I can't deny anything she wants. The princess finally found her prince.
I felt my heart clench and my breathing ragged. I leaned back to the steel frame of the elevator, feeling the steel descending, and closed my eyes. 'Conceal it, don't feel it.' I mentally chanted, hoping to ease the pain I was feeling.
I heard the woman beside me call my attention. I crack open my left eye and that's when it hit me. Nausea and dizziness came rushing in me and I can feel my body falling forward. I can hear the woman's voice, she has a thick Scottish accent, and I can see her looking at me. But before my world went dark, I saw Anna, standing before me with a worried look. Reaching out, I croaked out her name and then fell into a spiral of darkness.
I guess it's too late, I'm dancing this dance alone
It's too late..
Baby
Can't believe that you are not with me
'Cause you should be my lady
All I want is to set your heart free
But if you believe that you belong with him
Promise me, you won't let anyone hurt you
Remember, I will always be here for you
Even if it kills me to see you
In that wedding dress
Oh see you in that wedding dress
See you in that wedding dress
Oh see you in that wedding dress
I ended up in a hospital after that incident and I braced myself from storming paparazzi or news about my sudden hospitalization. The thought of Anna calling me, worried and angry at the same time, crossed my mind. But none of those appeared. No worried call from Anna, no news about Elsa Frossen in the hospital. Just nothing.
During my stay at the hospital, the woman whom I was with at the elevator stayed with me the whole time. She was bothersome, as I said earlier, because she's such a tomboy and bossy. She made me eat the disgusting hospital food, no offense. Lectured me about skipping meals, thank the gods she doesn't know about me not eating at all during my stay in Paris. And so much more.
She annoyed me but she also helped me stray my mind off Anna. She became my guiding light along this journey. But as the journey goes, we sometimes go astray and get distracted.
And I see you with your man
And it's hard to understand
If we belong, if I did you wrong,
Where we even began
We would always fuss and fight
And it seems nothing was right
But I loved you girl and you were
My world but you'd never trust this guy
'Cause the things I do when
I'm on the stage,
They say I'm a superstar
You couldn't understand all
The female fans
And then we grew apart
And I just don't get when
You're acting like some other person
But I try my best to hold on
At the times when it ain't working
And everytime that you say
It's over it breaks my heart
And I don't know why
'Cause you've done it a lot
Of times in the past
But I get back up and try
You said we could work it out,
How could you hurt me now
And you moved on to the next,
I'm left with an imperfect smile
I knitted my brows. As I played this part, I can't help but feel rage fill my body. I took a peek at the marching bride and her entourage and no words can explain how much I wanted to quit playing the piano and run to Anna. Run and take her in my arms, kiss her with all my emotions pouring in. But my dreams will only be dreams.
You see, Anna made my band big. We became famous all over the country. Our music always ended in the top 10 music charts. We gathered fans from all over, even foreigners. Each of us gained sets of fans and I found myself having multiple set as women and men alike cheered on me. With us being famous, schedules became hectic and priorities changes. I found myself losing time for Anna no matter how much I worked hard and fast.
Then he came along.
To be honest, Kristoff's an okay guy. Compared to Hans that is. He treated Anna well and not like she's the daughter of the company owner. He made her laugh all the time. He cared for her deeply and his eyes show his love for her.
Marshmallow said he was the male version of me.
A version that Anna would love.
But every time my band and I have a concert, Kristoff's always there with Anna. He seemed to like our songs but the way he focuses on Anna just ticks me off. Then there was a time that I was late to meet up with him and Anna for dinner, I got held up because Matthew informed me about the band's contract nearing it's end, and Kristoff joked that the reason I was late because of my groupies. His jokes were good intention, I can see it in his eyes, but it didn't convey the intention he wanted.
Anna went silent to me during dinner and entertained Kristoff. After that, we ended up fighting. Anna saying I value my groupies more than my bestfriend. I tried to explain but Anna didn't hear it as she left through the door.
I wooed her back, to be my bestfriend of course. Chocolates from here and there, flowers, handmade crystal sculptures that she didn't know I made it. I tried everything to get her back.
It worked, apparently. After getting her Oaken's sundae special, a five-layer chocolate ice cream, she finally forgave me. But the times I was not there for her, Kristoff was there. And since then, he was with us every time I spend time with her. I asked Anna if he was her boyfriend but she denied it immediately. I smiled knowing I still have a chance.
Six months ago, I gathered my courage. With a neatly pressed dress, light blue one piece dress that has a slit that goes up to my mid right tight, I faced the night that would change our lives. For five years I harbored my feelings. For five freaking years I stood by the sidelines and became Anna's confidant. Those years will only be a memory as I decided to tell her everything by that time. So we dined at Oaken's restaurant, without the country singer at my request from Anna, and just took our time in leisure. When dessert was served and after Anna once again chattered at anything her mind can think of, I decided to take this time to confess.
I opened my mouth, courage and hope within my chest, and was about to tell her my deepest, darkest secret, when a flash and two reporters came to our table.
The showbiz just had to intervene.
They hounded us like wolves. Taking shots of everything we do and make articles about Anna and Kristoff. They dubbed them as the sweetest couple of the year. I blanched at the idea and then smirked. Anna would deny their accusations and laugh it off.
"Miss Arendelle is it true that you and mister Bjorgman are planning to be wed?" One reporter asked. Anna blushed and I looked at her then the two reporters. The question popped an invisible vein in my temple.
"Excuse me? May you be so kind and leave us alone?" I told the reporters with my eyes looking darkblue and my glare set to threatening. The reporter let out a soft squeaked and scampered away, fearing me.
I turned back to Anna and found her still blushing. This made me raise a brow and asked Anna again if Kristoff's her boyfriend.
Then and there, at Oaken's, six months before today, Anna told me the truth. Then and there, my heart shattered in to pieces.
"Actually, Kristoff did propose to me." She told me with a shy smile and blushing cheeks. "And I uh- said yes."
"What?! You two aren't even-" I saw her shy away, avoiding eye contact with me. It clicked immediately. The time I was not there for her. The short time I was not there and Kristoff took advantage of it. I kept myself calm, chanting the forever calming mantra in my head, and forced myself to smile at her. "I… See…" My smile never faltered and all I did after that is hold her hand, caressed it affectionately and congratulated her.
But if you believe that you belong with him
Promise me, you won't let anyone hurt you
Remember, I will always be here for you
Even if it kills me to see you
In that wedding dress
Oh see you in that wedding dress
See you in that wedding dress
Oh see you in that wedding dress
Oh no...
I finished the song and a lone tear was able to escape from my left eye. I looked at the bride and saw her standing before Kristoff and that man slowly pulling up the veil covering her face. I can see her smiling with a blush across her face. She looked beautiful.
The whole wedding went smoothly. I can see Anna glancing at me either smiling or frowning whenever she gets a chance. I played the songs needed for the whole ceremony, even adding a few revise editions which garnered a few smiles from my audience. Marshmallow and Olaf gave me thumbs up for it too. But when the priest finally asked the most controversial question of all in every marriage ceremony, I stiffened and held my breath. My eyes instinctively closed and I gripped the piece of wood under my chair as I bit my lower lip. 'Please hurry up and give them your blessing! If you don't, I might let myself go and stop this wedding.' I mentally chanted, hoping he priest would just complete the whole damn ceremony.
Without anyone objecting to the wedding, including me, the priest smiled at Anna and Kristoff, giving them his blessing and announcing they are husband and wife.
Crack
Have you ever felt your skin smoothly being sliced when cleaning a piece of glass?
Or heard a glass suddenly crack due to extreme cold?
If not, then that's what I feel and heard right now. I can mentally hear my heart cracking in pieces as each part of it being smoothly sliced by a sharp blade. My forced acceptance of Anna's lifetime decision wavered and I couldn't stop myself from tearing up. I forced myself to smile, hiding my sadness over faux tears of happiness. Anna looked happy with Kristoff and I love her too much to ruin it for her. I stood up and secretly left the place, making sure Anna would not see me cry. I can put up a fake expression to mask what I feel but I can't verbally lie to her.
With all the guests and family celebrating the marriage, I slip in between the shadows and group of people until I was able to exit the place and run to my car. But I was not fast enough to avoid the two guys who are close to me.
Two men, dressed in tuxedos, stood before my car, glaring at me and arms crossed above their chest. 'Great. I knew they would anticipate my escape.' I can only sigh and slowed my pace towards my car. It took me a good three minutes to be only three feet away from the two guys and it was enough to hear them growling. "You two are not canines so stop growling." I told them, letting out a growl of my own.
"You left." Marshmallow pointed out.
I furrowed my slender brows. "I'm a coward so sue me." I just spat at him. I know I'm being mean but the pressure and heartache was not helping me calm down. I saw Olaf's expression turned to a sad one and he let his arms limp down. I hate it when he looks like that. It's like he's pitying me and I hate pity. He was about to open his mouth and I cut me to it. "Don't say anything. It's already here, we can't change that."
Olaf just closed his mouth and nodded his head. "So, we'll see you at the reception?" he asks.
I nodded an answer and turned my attention to Marshmallow who was being quiet but still have his arms crossed. "Marshmallow…"
"The song you played earlier, it sounded enthralling but sad. Is it new?" Marshmallow is the lead male singer of our group and the lead guitarist. He can play any string instrument and sing any song but he sucks at percussion instruments.
Olaf's our percussion and wind instrument genius. Just give him any instrument under those classifications, and he'll be playing it in no time. He's also the band's joker, keeping us all in good spirits. And he likes warm hugs, which is a good thing too since it's like he's transferring the warm hug to the person he's hugging. It's like he's summer and I'm winter, y'know? I'm usually told I was cold physically and add that the cold never bothered me.
"Yes, just finished it along with the music we'll play later." I informed him.
"I see. It reminds me of someone leaving. It means you are determined. Yes?" It's what I hate about Marshmallow. He can sense emotions in my compositions.
I held back the tears forming yet again and took a deep breath. When I felt that I won't break down, I looked up to Marshmallow. "Marshmallow it's been six months. I need this." 'I desperately need this.'
"We won't stop you. Just-" He trailed off and looked at the direction of the church. I checked what he was looking at and found that Anna and Kristoff just exited the church. People throwing grains of rice at them, congratulating them endlessly, and the bride and groom happily laughing as they made their way to the white limo waiting for them. Anna looked happy within the arms of Kristoff.
"Queen, you should tell her."
Now this just cut the nerve of my calmness. I whipped back and glared menacingly at Marshmallow. "Tell her? Tell her what Marshall? Tell her 'Oh Anna I love you ever since we first met, why don't you ditch Kristoff and elope with me?!'" I faked a romantic voice as I said those words. I felt knots in my stomach and I had to take a deep intake of air to stop the surging pain. The pain building up within my chest and stomach was too much and I slowly leaned forward to assist my body. But instead of feeling the metal of my car, warm strong arms engulfed me in a tight hug and supported my body.
"Yes Queen. Tell her how you feel and wait for her response. You don't need to do all of this."
It was Marshmallow who hugged me and kept me standing. I felt another set of arms wrapping around me and my name being spoken softly and worriedly. Olaf was being his mushy self again. 'Tell her those things? I can't. It's already decided.' I just shook my head and leaned towards Marshmallow's lean chest. "I can't ruin her life. She's happy now." I told him and he just hummed and strokes my back to help me calm down.
We stayed in our spot for a while before Olaf reminded us of the reception. Pushing away from my cage hugger, Marshmallow, I told them that I'll meet up with them at the reception area. With both guys nodding their head, throwing threats if I don't show up, we all boarded our own transportation vehicle.
But I didn't leave yet. I leaned my head over the steering wheel and took a heavy sigh. 'Conceal it, don't feel it, don't let it show' I mumbled again and again. It was a mantra, a way to remind myself that I should never tell Anna what I feel for her. Anna who only talks about men and knights in shining armors. Anna who I know would never love me the way I love her.
My continuous mantra was cut short when I heard my phone buzz. I immediately pulled it out from my purse and checked if the message was from Anna, hoping it was from Anna. My hope was broken but also relief flowed within my body when I saw the message that came from someone else.
[I'll c u later. Dnt 4get nd DNT CNCL, s2pd – Wisp]
I know I should smile but right now, all I can think of is Anna. I typed in a quick 'ok' and sent it to the one that sent me a message. She'll understand. She always did and I feel bad for making her understand so much. She gave me time even if she knows the consequence of it. Even if she puts up a supportive front, I know that she too is hurting in this. I can see it through her light blue eyes.
I pushed my head away from the steering wheel and decided to drive towards the place where the reception is being held. With the image of her sadden light blue eyes flashing in my mind, my determination to end the day quickly risen in my chest. I know how she feels and she too knows mine. Anna made a choice, one which she did not know that there is another choice aside from Kristoff, and I must honor her choice.
It took me fifteen minutes to arrive at the reception area. The place where Anna and I usually have dinner. Oaken-tastic. I parked my car at an empty parking area and turned off the engine. This was it. I took a deep breath and maneuvered myself to pick up my other set of clothes and shoes from the back seat. I already have a plan for my finale in this concerto named Elsa's Lament.
I entered the restaurant and was thankful that the event is being held at the second floor. Before I made my way to the reception area, I made a stop-over at the ladies' room. I was not surprised when the room attendant smiled at me. Anna and I have been visiting this restaurant for years that the staff already know who we are.
"Good afternoon miss Elsa. Freshening up before the event?" She asked me. I just showed her a small smile and shook my head. The attendant, a woman in her fifties, is a stout and chubby woman. She has this motherly vibe and makes me wonder why she was working at such a place.
"No missus Pots. I would like to request a favor." I showed her the suit and shoes.
Missus Pots understood my request even if I haven't spoken it to her yet. She gestured the last cubicle in the room and gently smiled at me. "You can use the last cubicle dear if you require." She told me. I said my thanks and made my way to the said small enclosure and hanged the clothing on the hook nailed on the cubicle door and laid my shoes on the tiled floor. I wasn't wearing the clothes. Not yet anyway. I exited the cubicle and made my way to missus Pots to bid my temporary leave. When I approached her, she hugged me tight and then patted my shoulder. I can see a strange glint in her eyes. It was like she's sad or disappointed. I wanted to ask her why but she shooed me away, telling me the event will start without me.
With the door of the ladies' room slamming behind me, I had no choice than to face the music. Well play the music.
You see, Anna didn't just request me to perform her wedding march. She also requested the band to play a few songs during her reception, to invite guests to dance and all that. At first I refused, telling her that I want more time with her. But she put up her puppy pout which I can't resist and I was left with just agreeing. It's funny because ever since Kristoff proposed to her, I never spent much time with Anna. Busy with her wedding preparations and schedules conflicting. So having less time during her wedding is not much of a surprise, but it still hurts as this might be the last time we can spend more than two hours together.
The second floor of Oaken-tastic is the event hall of the restaurant. It's a grand place and spacious too, a perfect place to hold a big event such as Anna's wedding. The event hall is decorated with white and blue, tables and chairs all arranged in an orderly fashion, and a stage filled with a musical instruments stood at the center wall of the area. The place where my band and I will perform.
Did you know that a wedding event can cause a lot of people being forgotten? The bride and groom will be too busy to accommodate all guests, entertaining them and making sure they are comfortable. The bride and groom will be too busy to tend to their own agendas, such as tending to their friends. I know because this is what's happening now. From where I stood, beside a pillar near the twin oak doors, I can see Anna being dragged around or called by her guests. I can see her laugh with them or talk with them in her Anna-esque way. Anna-esque meaning talking animatedly and straying off topic.
As I watched her with Kristoff, both never released each other's hand, I didn't notice my surroundings.
"You do know that we need to play some music, sis." The voice that sounded like Olaf startled me. I jumped away from my spot and clutched the fabric on top of my chest. I glared at the one who surprised me and found Olaf, smiling at me.
"You idiot. You could've given me a heart attack!" I reprimanded him.
"No, Anna can give you a heart attack while I can give you a warm hug." He snickered. "She already did, not knowing I might add, gave you a heart attack before. You know, few months ago." He trailed off, making circular gestures with his hands.
I forgot to mention that Olaf knew about my Paris hospitalization. The only people who knew about it are my band, my parents, Anna's dad and the woman who took me to the hospital. Why Anna never knew? I pleaded. Not my usual thing but it was a must to make sure Anna won't be disturbed. And thrown in a few threats of sealing any of my two boys in a freezer if they told Anna.
"Past is in the past." I shrugged my shoulders, adjusting my shawl, and directed my gaze over the stage. I saw Marshmallow tuning a guitar and tapping his foot. Probably making a beat while he tunes his instrument.
"PFFFT! Past-smasht. C'mon Elsa, let's finish our performance so that I can eat!" Olaf grabbed by right hand and pulled me towards the stage.
"You do know that after our performance-" I stopped whatever I was saying when Marshmallow saw us and just raised a brow at me. This is a 'you can't be late two times so get your butt over here.' kind of message. I didn't notice that we were now just below the stage and everyone looking at us.
"Hurry." Marshmallow mouthed.
I whipped my head around and saw everyone staring at us, waiting for us to start. He pointed at the guests and I saw Anna, FINALLY away from Kristoff, was treading through her visitors towards the stage. This made me nervous. For now, I can't face Anna at all so I took the retreat tactic and pulled Olaf up the stage and released his hand as I went to the piano just behind Marshmallow. 'Not yet…'
I looked at Olaf who was twirling his drumsticks skillfully and Marshmallow looking at me, I got the idea that they were ready. We are ready. For our final act. So I took the microphone that was in front of my piano and looked around the hall. Guests from Anna's family to the company staff all quietly watched our every movement. 'This is it.' My eyes landed on Anna who was a few feet away from the stage, sporting a pout and have her arms crossed. Probably pissed at me for running away again. My lips forcibly tugged upward and I showed my audience a fake smile.
"Good afternoon everyone!' I greeted them, earning a loud reply from the guests and some wolfwhistles too. As the band leader, I always have to do the introductions. "We, Snow Queen and the Snowmen, would like to congratulate the newly wed to their very romantic wedding." I said in a sickly sweet tone which completely opposes what I really feel. Years of entertaining our audience taught me how to mask my emotions. I heard other guests congratulate the newlyweds as well and turned their attention at us. "You all know who we all are and before we perform for all of you, the band and I would like to dedicate a song to Miss Arendelle and mister Bjorgman, well mr. and mrs. Bjorgman now huh?" I let out a force chuckle which affected my audience and laughed with me.
I looked at Olaf and Marshmallow who did not laugh or reacted. They just fiddled with their own instruments as I made my speech. "So this song we're going to perform is a request from mr. Bjorgman. He asked us to create a song for his beloved and of course being Anna's friend, I can't turn him down. SO here's a song for you, Anna, from the man who loves you dearly." I smiled and gestured for Olaf to use my piano. Instead of playing it, I decided to sing the song and let my boys do the instrumentals. The reason? The song I composed can only be sung by a woman.
I carried the microphone in my hand and walked near the end of the stage, standing beside Marshall. Olaf twiddled with the keys of the piano, probably getting the feel of it, and he played a short melody to make sure every key works.
My sights darted to the direction of Anna and Kristoff. My friend was talking to him and I can guess that she's asking about the song. That blonde only scratched the back of his neck and let out a pathetic laugh. He must've told her that he did nothing in creating the song and just let me run wild with my muse. Darn him. If I was in his place, I'll compose a song for Anna every single day.
"I'm ready." Olaf said, signaling that we can start the song. I looked up at Marshmallow, he now carries a violin to god knows where he got it, and nodded his head. So the band is now prepared and I faced my audience. "This song is a new composition and it is called, 'Eyes on me'." I told everyone. I saw Anna whip around with an expression that I can't understand. She was looking confused but also happy, there was curiosity as well but I can't really tell from our distance. I gripped the microphone tighter and heard my two boys started playing their instruments.
Whenever I sang my songs
On the stage, on my own Whenever I said my words
Wishing they would be heard
I saw Kristoff tapped Anna's shoulder and by his body language, bowing before Anna and offering his hand, he is asking her to dance. Anna giggled and took his offer. She probably thought it was romantic. Typical Anna. What she doesn't know is that I composed this song for her, from my heart. And not because Kristoff requested it.
I saw you smiling at me
Was it real or just my fantasy?
You'd always be there in the corner
Of this tiny little bar
My beloved laid her head on Kristoff's chest as they danced along with the music. I can see Anna's serene look as Kristoff's held her close to him. My heart clenched at the sight.
My last night here for you
Same old songs, just once more
My last night here with you?
Maybe yes, maybe no
I kind of liked it your way
How you shyly placed your eyes on me
Did you ever know
That I have mine on you?
As if she heard my inner voice, Anna and I found ourselves staring at each other. She was still leaning her head on Kristoff's broad chest, sights directed at me, while I was staring at her too. I cracked a small smile and she just smiled back.
Darling, so there you are
With that look on your face
As if you're never hurt
As if you're never down
Shall I be the one for you
Who pinches you softly but sure
If frown is shown then
I will know that you are no dreamer
I closed my eyes and let the music play. I arranged this part for only to be instrumental, leaving Olaf and Marshmallow to play as we practiced before. This song… I made this song not because Kristoff asked me to, he was at the right place at the right time.
This song… I composed it for only one reason. I leaned close to the microphone as the instrumental solo slowly ended and for the next part to be sung.
So let me come to you
Close as I wanna be
Close enough for me
To feel your heart beating fast
And stay there as I whisper
How I loved your peaceful eyes on me?
Did you ever know
That I have mine on you?
I slowly opened my eyes and directed my sights to the woman who owns my heart. Everyone else seemed to be caught in the moment as they too joined the newlyweds in the dance floor. Anna and Kristoff are dancing along the song I'm singing, both are in their own little world. This was it, I took a deep breath and held the tears forming in my eyes at bay.
Darling, so share with me
Your love if you have enough
Your tears if you're holding back
Or pain if that's what it is
How can I let you know I'm more than a dress and a voice?
Just reach me out then
You would know that you're not dreaming
'Yeah just reach me out. I'll always be here for you Anna. Even if-' I watched her with him. Even if I know I never had any chance, I'm still here for her.
Darling, so there you are
With that look on your face
As if you're never hurt
As if you're never down
Shall I be the one for you
Who pinches you softly but sure
If frown is shown then
I will know that you are no dreamer
I stopped singing and left the boys with their instruments. Placing the microphone in its stand, I turned to Marshmallow and showed him a small smile. He understood and nodded in agreement. I didn't have to speak to Olaf as he already knew my plans and just showed a shooing motion at me. My two boys are just too understanding in my situation and this decision of mine, the contract is my way of thanking them. With Anna still busy dancing with Kristoff, I sneakily left the stage and went down to the first floor ladies room. I smiled at missus Pots and went to the cubicle where I hanged my suit.
It was now or never.
I removed my shawl, dress and heels and took the suit away from the clothes hanger and put them on. It felt comfortable in my body knowing I had the tailor to make sure I can move freely in it. I slipped my now sock-covered feet in my white shoes and took the mask that was still hanging from the clothes hanger and hung it around my neck. The suit fitted me perfectly and all I need to do is to pull down my braided hair and push back the bangs to make a windswept hairstyle. But I left it for a later task.
I stepped out of the cubicle and looked at my reflection in the mirror. I looked like a man with sexy curves in my outfit. I straightened the few wrinkles in my suit and just sighed.
"Are you alright deary?" It was missus Pots who spoke. I just looked at her and sadly smiled.
"Yeah. I think I am." I told her. I looked at the dress that's hanging on my right arm and the footwear I was holding. "Missus Pots, is it okay-" I showed her my previous attire and missus Pots smiled at me softly.
"Of course dear Elsa. I'll have Lumiere take those and put them in your car." She told me. Such an understanding lady. She took my previous attire from my arms and patted my right forearm. "Be strong now deary. I can see it in your eyes." She then hugged me for a second and straightened my suit.
I didn't say anything. I just let her hug me and fix the new wrinkles in my clothes. Missus Pots noticed I was troubled but Anna never did notice. I'm not sure whether to be happy that Anna's dense like Kristoff or sad that she is indeed dense. I just sighed and leaned down to give missus Pots a kiss on her forehead. "Thank you missus Pots. I'll miss you." I told her before leaving the ladies room and going to the event hall.
I stood before the door connecting the hallway to the event hall. I can hear Olaf and Marshmallow ending an instrumental song they made for the occasion. The next song they will play, someone else would be singing with them. It should've been me who will sing the next song but I have other things to take care of while they are playing it. So I asked some of the artists in Arendelle Music, Rapunzel Corona and her boyfriend, to sing and play the drums in the next song.
With a deep breath, I slipped the face mask on my face and freed my braids from its bun and combed my bangs backwards using my hands. I exhaled loudly and faced the door with confidence. I can hear Olaf playing the piano softly along with Marshmallow playing the electric guitar.
I walked inside and looked for Anna. It was easy to find her as she is being followed by a cameraman who was taking the wedding footage. I found her smiling at those who took her attention. Kristof stood beside her, smiling and talking with the guests. I can hear Rapunzel started singing the last song I composed during the six month timeframe. It was my cue.
Alone for a while I've been searching through the dark,
For traces of the love you left inside my lonely heart,
To weave by picking up the pieces that remain,
Melodies of life - love's lost refrain.
I approached Anna, my face showing a small smile. Some women who saw me sighed dreamily but I ignored them. Anna may have noticed the women who either fainted (some fainted) and moaning since she suddenly looked at my direction. Her sapphire colored eyes gazed at me with confusion etched all over it. Who wouldn't? From my seductress look a few minutes ago, I changed into my handsome -sexy- prince look. With a grin, I stood in front of her and Kristoff and decided to finally speak to her.
I bowed before Anna and stood straight, grin still lingering in my face. I reached out my hand to her, asking for her to place her and on mine. "Mi'lady, if you be so kind to grant this lone person a dance?" I asked in my most polite voice. Heard Anna gasped at my request. Of all the time we have known each other, never did I initiate a dance with her. I turned to Kristoff who was chuckling, unaware of my true intentions. "That is if your husband would agree?"
"I won't mind." Kristoff said. "Just be sure to bring her back to me. I don't want my wife falling over you, prince charming." He joked. Oh how I wish his joke came true. I looked back at Anna, hoping she'll agree.
Our paths they did cross, though I cannot say just why.
We met, we laughed, we held on fast, and then we said goodbye.
And who'll hear the echoes of stories never told?
Let them ring out loud till they unfold.
Anna frowned at me. Ahh she's angry at me for avoiding her all throughout the day. I shrugged and retracted my hand. "It seems the fair lady would not grant my request." I pouted and playfully clutched the fabric on top of my chest. "Such misfortune of mine. But just seeing your face, mi'lady, is enough for this rejected guest to have a great day." I told her.
"Kristoff, I'll just dance with this idiot over here." I heard her say and I felt the hand that was clutching the fabric on top of my chest be pulled away and myself being dragged to the dance floor. I grinned at Kristoff who was making a slitting gesture on his neck. Oh Anna's pissed this much.
In my dearest memories,
I see you reaching out to me.
Though you're gone,
I still believe that you can call out my name.
So we are now in the middle of the dance floor with other guests dancing along with the music. I stood up properly and took her right hand in mine and placed my left hand on her waist. We are doing a waltz along the music. I heard a few dancers sighing dreamily at us, probably because of Anna. I looked down on her, being taller than her by a few inches, and found her frowning. Even with the said expression she looks cute. "You look beautiful." I praised her, showing a soft smile.
"Thanks. You look-" He looked at me from my head down to my shoes. "Dashing. I never knew you have this type of clothing." Ah she remembers my wardrobe.
"It's new." I shrugged and started dancing along with the music. "You are angry, yes." It was not a question really.
"I'm furious. Why the hell did you come late in my wedding?! Both at the church and here?!" she growled at me and glared at me. Her glare looks attractive. Heck everything about Anna is attractive.
"I'm sorry."
"Now you pull this 'princely' shit on me? What's up Elsa? I can smell something's wrong." Oh goodie she finally got out of her dense stage and notices my troubled situation.
I just laughed it off and shook my head. I need to lie, this is her big day. "Nothing's wrong Anna. I was late because I was just nervous." Lying became natural to me when it comes to my feelings towards Anna. "And this attire and attitude? Well, I just want everyone to see you dancing with a handsome prince." I winked at one of the women who were gawking at us and she blushed. I laughed and then yelped in pain when I felt Anna's heeled boot on my feet.
"Stop flirting at my guests." She reprimanded me and I openly obliged. Booth plus thin leather shoes is equals to bruised feet. We danced, no, glided along the dance floor as Rapunzel sang the song. I held her close to me, smiling at her with my warmest smile. "Where's my gift anyway?"
I chuckled. "It's with Olaf." My gift to her is something she wanted before. It's extremely expensive but I just have to buy it for her and named it under her maiden name. I left it with my brother and told him to give it to her after the reception.
A voice from the past, joining yours and mine.
Adding up the layers of harmony.
And so it goes, on and on.
Melodies of life,
To the sky beyond the flying birds - forever and beyond.
"He better take care of you." I told Anna seriously.
I felt Anna lean on me and laid her head on my chest. Just as she did with Kristoff earlier. I felt her head bobbed a bit, she must've sighed, and snuggled close to me.
"He will." She told me, humming in the process.
"Good. Because if he didn't and hurt even the tip of your hair, I'll make sure he'll be seeing the bottom of the Pacific ocean and staying there all his life." I growled under my breath.
Anna just chuckled and gently nudhed her head under my chin. "Is that a threat?" she asked me.
"Oh no mi'lady." My eyes darkened and I looked at Kristoff who was talking with Sven. "Elsa Frossen doesn't do threats. Elsa Frossen would hurt anyone who dares hurt you, Anna." I told her. It felt weird talking about me in a third person point of view but I had to make a point. I felt her shuffle and I leaned my head back a bit to see what Anna was doing. She was looking on the floor and somehow, I can see her blushing.
"Stupid…" I heard her whisper.
So far and away, see the birds as it flies by.
Gliding through the shadows of the clouds up in the sky.
I've laid my memories and dreams upon those wings.
Leave them now and see what tomorrow brings.
In your dearest memories, do you remember loving me?
Was it fate that brought us close and now leaves me behind?
I released my hold on her hand and embraced her close to me as we slow danced along the song. The song, I composed it along with 'Eyes on me' to convey what I feel towards Anna. I wondered as we dances along with it, did Anna ever thought of loving me more than just a friend? Loving me like the way I love her?
"That song sound sad." Said Anna. "Nostalgic but sad."
"Is that right?" I hummed and just placed a kiss on Anna's head. "Sometimes sad songs can bring out all the emotions." I told her. I felt her head bobbed, indicating she agreed with me.
"Will this be in your next album? Along with the two songs you composed?" she asked me. I practically staggered when she asked that. She doesn't know that there will be no next album in Arendelle Music. I shrugged and ignored her question.
A voice from the past, joining yours and mine.
Adding up the layers of harmony.
And so it goes, on and on.
Melodies of life,
To the sky beyond the flying birds - forever and beyond.
I opened my eyes and looked around. There are still other guests dancing around us, filling the dance floor. My eyes roamed around and I found a familiar curly redhead in the crowd. I felt cold blood run through my veins. It was almost time. I slowly lead Anna further across the end of the dance floor, the place where there are few guests. My time is almost up.
"Anna." I whispered.
She looked up to me, her eyes showing how comfortable she was in my arms just like the times when we cuddle during our movie nights. She has a lazy smile on her face and asked me why I called her name. I sighed and closed my eyes for a second, rethinking if what I'm about to do is the right decision. I stopped doubting my decision and slowly opened my eyes and lovingly stared at Anna.
"I- I want to do something but promise me to just let me do it. Don't scream, don't shout, just stay still and let me do it. Is that okay?"
Anna tilted her head and looked at me curiously. "You're not going to kill me right? Coz I don't want Kristoff to end up being a widower already." She chuckled. Ah she always found ways to make a joke of things. Though that might be a nice way to have Anna if I'm desperate enough.
I shook my head as an answer to her joke and stopped dancing. We are now in a place where we are hidden from the crowd. The perfect place.
"Well if you permit me, I'll kill him now." I replied jokingly and she just rolled her eyes. I chuckled for a moment before recomposing myself. "So, will you let me have this small favor?" I asked again.
"Well, I can never say no to you, you're my beloved bestfriend. So go ahead." She told me with a bright smile. Oh Anna how I wish that 'bestfriend' would've changed to something more.
I turned her around, making my back facing the dancers in the dance floor and hiding her from their view. I looked at her eyes affectionately, showing all the emotions I bottled up inside. I can feel my eyes glisten with tears as I stared at her innocent face. It was now or never. With her permission, not knowing what she agreed upon, I slowly leaned my head down to her, closing my eyes as well, and captured her lips with mine. She stiffened upon contact.
My cold lips felt warmth from kissing Anna. My friend stood still before me and this alerted me and opened my eyes. I saw my bestfriend, eyes wide in shock at what I did. As she promised, she didn't reacted and just stood there as my lips stayed atop her own. I didn't move and found myself staring at her, wondering if I should stop or not. For a good five second which felt like eternity, I decided to pull back and end her suffering.
But as soon as I attempted to move away, I felt warm arms snake up to the back of my head and pulled me back into a searing kiss. I was shocked at the turn of events and looked at the woman before me, kissing me with her eyes closed and her face looked relaxed. I wanted to stop the kiss but my body betrayed me and gave in to it.
They said I should stop concealing, so now I let it go.
I felt like I was dreaming again. The kiss I have longed for that usually happens in my dreams is finally a reality. Kissing her made me feel like I'm on cloud nine. This feeling is greater than the day I met her.
Then my dream ended.
Anna pulled back and looked up to me. She was blushing but her face is unreadable. Is she disgusted? confused? Did she like our momentary passionate kiss? I wondered. I too was blushing but my face showed a sadden expression.
"Elsa…" She whispered. "I- Why?"
She's asking me why? Why what? I furrowed my brows, studying her expression, and finally understood what she was asking. I forced myself to chuckle and grin. "Why what Anna? Why did I kiss you? Why did I hide my feelings for you? Or is it why did I fall in love with you? There are a lot of whys there." I asked and chuckled dryly.
"Why did- Wait... You love me?!"
Someone tapped my shoulder and called me. Perfect timing, and insert sarcasm there. "Excuse me Elsa?" The person sounded like Kristoff. Oh great gods, why did he always ruin the moment! I turned around, a glare ready for the country singer, and found him smiling like a kid. But he was not alone. He was with a woman, dressed in a green one piece dress, hair styled like a wild lion's mane which fits her perfectly. The woman was smiling at me and my glare faltered after that.
If I should leave this lonely world behind,
Your voice will still remember our melody.
Now I know we'll carry on.
Melodies of life,
Come circle round and grow deep in our hearts,
As long as we remember.
Ah such great timing of the song and the new comer. I released my hold on Anna and properly faced Kristoff and the new comer. Anna stood beside me as well. She was silent and didn't acknowledge the arrival of her husband.
Kristoff gestured the woman beside him, chuckling and giving me a wink. Oh he knows who she is. "Hey Elsa, this lovely lady is looking for you." He told me. I just sighed and let out a lazy grin. "You never told me you know her."
I know the new comer alright. I have carved her image in my head, both clothed and naked, to the point of letting her in my heart.
The woman that Kristoff brought to me is the one who I met in Paris.
"Is it already time?" I asked, not welcoming the new comer warmly. She nodded her head and tapped the watch strapped in her left hand.
"Yah. Mum already ordered someone to pick up your bags and she's waiting for us." The new comer informed me. So it was indeed timeover. I nodded my head and looked down to Anna who was looking confused.
She doesn't know who the new comer is. I never did introduced her to Anna before.
I leaned down to Anna and placed a kiss on her cheek with Kristoff not minding it, maybe thinking it was a friendly gesture, and patted Anna's head. "Is that right. I don't want your mom getting angry at us now." I chuckled. "Anna, I need to go." I told her, showing a sad smile.
The music stopped playing and I looked at my two band members looking at me. Olaf was pouting while Marshmallow still has his stoic look on his face. They already know what's happening.
"Elsa, what's the meaning of this?" Anna asked, eyeing me suspiciously. "Why are you leaving early and with this-"
"Merida Dunbroch. It's me name lassie." Great gods, why does she have to take offense with Anna's attitude. Oh right, she's like Anna but more untamed. I rolled my eyes and approached Merida, clamping my hand over her mouth.
"It's nothing too important. Anna, this is Merida. Wisp, she's Anna. My bestfriend." I said in a deadpanned tone. Wisp is what I call Merida due to her curly locks of hair. I can feel Merida's lips curling up behind my hand. She's enjoying this torment on me.
"Dunbroch? Why is that name familiar…" Anna traced off. It's familiar alright but Anna's a bit narrow minded to know easily. Kristoff was about to tell Anna why the name was familiar but I glared at him and he instantly got the message of not telling Anna.
You see, the name Dunbroch is indeed a familiar name to us. Dunbroch is the last name of the owner of B.E.A.R.S (Best Entertainment Artists Recording Syndicate) an international music production company. No they are not illegal, even if they have 'syndicate' in their name. Look up the meaning of it. So yeah, about Merida Dunbroch, well she's the daughter and next CEO of the company.
I hooked my arm around Merida's and securely locked her to me. I can't have her doing anything brash in front of Anna. I can't stay here any longer knowing that Anna now knows how I feel and Merida decided to fetch me. "Kristoff, Anna. Congratulations on your wedding." I smiled, a genuine one. "I'm sorry if I can't stay longer than you want to Anna, I have-" I looked at Merida who was now showing me a sympathizing look. Her eyes screams 'dumdum I'm here!' to me. "Important arrangements that I need to work on."
"You're working on the day of my wedding?!" Great now Anna's mad. "And why the hell is that woman even fetching you?"
I saw Merida raise a brow. I hope she's not offended.
"Anna please…"
"Please what Elsa? It's always been like this ever since I told you about Kristoff proposing. You kept on working, going abroad without telling me, keeping yourself busy. You never have time for me!"
I felt like an icicle stabbed my heart. It was true. I kept myself busy to avoid Anna and give her time with Kristoff. As for the abroad part, it has something to do with the redhead beside me. I felt tears threatening to fall and it took a lot from me to hold it in.
"Please let me go." I told her and instantly pulled Merida away, leaving Anna with Kristoff.
My ideal finale turned out to be a bad one. And as I leave the event hall, I took a final glance at Anna, watching me as well, and stared at her. The man she'll spend her life with stood next to her and it broke my heart even more. 'Is it bad to dream that you should wear such beautiful dress for me than him?'
But if you believe that you belong with him
Promise me, you won't let anyone hurt you
Remember, I will always be here for you
Even if it kills me to see you
In that wedding dress
Oh see you in that wedding dress
See you in that wedding dress
Oh see you in that wedding dress
Author's notes: I'm thinking of a making two endings for this fiction. As I'm writing it now, I just want to know, did you like my fic? Hopefully you guys love it. :) Cursing me to death is free too, my guest review is turned on XD
Songs:
Wedding dress - English version by Taeyang (Tommy C and J. Reyez)
Eyes on Me - Faye Wong
Melodies of Life - Emiko Shiratori