Mickey's New Love – Chapter 7

Author: Well, I finally managed to complete the chapter; this is where things get a little tense. Once again, I apologize for taking so long, and I'm sorry if the content description is not exactly perfect. I'll do my best to work on the next chapter. Until then, enjoy.

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Mickey awoke the next morning, feeling oh so depressed; last night's dream had pushed his guilt to its near limit.

As he groggily walked down the stairs, the mouse played the final scene from the dream/nightmare; where he was forced to choose between Minnie and Daisy.

He continued to replay the same scene over and over, as he slowly began to make breakfast. Suddenly, the phone rang; causing Mickey to jump with a start. After catching his breath, Mickey answered the phone.

"Depression residence," he said with a down tone, "guilt speaking."

"Hello, Mickey?" said a voice that made Mickey instantly jolt up with a shock.

"Minnie?" the nervous mouse asked, not knowing what to do.

"Oh, I'm sorry for calling so early in the morning," Minnie continued, "but some aching feeling inside made me felt like there's something wrong; that I simply had to talk to you."

Mickey began to sweat, "talk, w-what about?"

"Mickey, the way you were acting last night; is there something you're not telling me?"

The frightened mouse wanted to tell everything, but his fear was strong and he spoke the only answer he could, "n-no."

"Mickey, you can tell me. Whatever it is, you can tell me."

Mickey wanted to, but just couldn't; especially not after she had told him how much she cherished their relationship last night.

"Well…the truth is…I haven't been myself this past week."

"Oh my," Minnie gasped, "Is everything alright? Do you feel ill, are you sick?"

"No-no…nothing like that; I Just…haven't been sleeping well."

Mickey held the phone away as he hit himself in the head; aggravated that he had once again lied to Minnie. As he did, he heard Minnie gasping on the other line.

"Oh, I knew I shouldn't have called so early!" Minnie groaned in worry, "I'm so sorry Mickey. But don't worry, you just get yourself back in bed and get all the sleep you need; I'll just call again tomorrow. Bye."

"Minnie Wait!" Mickey shouted into the phone, he HAD to tell her. "There's something I need to…Minnie?"

Mickey waited for an answer, but only heard the dial tone; she had hung up. Mickey hung the phone back on the receiver, frustrated that he had missed his chance to speak the truth; like so many others.

Just then, the phone rang again. The mouse's face instantly brightened with hope; maybe Minnie heard that he was about to say something, and was calling back. Quickly, Mickey jerked the phone off the receiver.

"Minnie, I'm so glad you heard me," Mickey sighed with relief, "there's something important I…"

"Mickey, is that you?"

Mickey's face instantly dropped, it wasn't Minnie, "D-Daisy?"

"Hi," Daisy said enthusiastically, "I'm sorry for calling this early, but I just had this great idea and wanted to tell you! Remember how on Thursday night, you had surprised me with seeing The Little Mermaid?"

"How could I forget," Mickey muttered.

Daisy continued, "Well I've decided that, for tonight's date, I'm going to give YOU a surprise!"

"T-tonight?" Mickey stuttered, completely struck.

"Yep, I can hardly wait! Are you as excited as I am?"

Mickey didn't know what to say; after all the guilt he was feeling, the last he needed was another unscheduled date. "Well, actually Daisy. The thing is…"

"I knew you would be," Daisy yelled in excitement, not listening to the tone in Mickey's voice, "and I just know you're going to love it! After all, Minnie said yesterday that she was very happy for what we've done this past week."

"Yeah…um…about that…"

Once again, Daisy didn't give him a chance to speak, "oops, breakfast is ready. Bye Mickey! See you tonight!"

Mickey was not about to let this chance go. "Daisy, Wait!"

For a moment, Mickey didn't hear anything; was he late again?

"Jeez Mickey," Daisy said with surprise, "you don't have to shout, I'm right here."

Mickey sighed, he hadn't missed it. "Daisy, remember when you had asked me about telling Minnie about us?"

"Yes?"

"Well…you see…"

Mickey tried to speak out, when Daisy suddenly spoke, "I know what you're going to say Mickey."

Mickey's eyes widened with surprise, "you do?"

"Yes…don't worry, I also told Donald about us. He says it's okay. Well, my breakfast is getting cold, so bye Mickey. See you at six!"

"No-no, Daisy! That's not what I…" Mickey tried to say, but he heard a click and then the tone, "…meant." Knowing he had once again missed his chance, Mickey slumped over in despair.

The time slowly ticked by, making the hours seem like days, as Mickey paced back and forth in front of the clock; filled with the dread of once again spending another moment with Daisy, and keeping another secret from Minnie.

It was ten 'til six as Mickey sat in his chair; feeling the approach of the painful hour. Then, his shoulder angel appeared.

"Well Mickey, you still going to do it? Even after everything Minnie said; about how much she trusts you?"

"What else can I do," Mickey replied with a sigh.

"Oh I don't know. Maybe…Tell The Truth?"

"But I can't. If I tell Daisy or Minnie, it will hurt them. Minnie will be heartbroken, and Daisy will be ashamed that she had hurt her friend."

The angel was in disbelief. "Mickey, Minnie believes you to be an honest man, and yet what you've done is anything but honesty."

Just then, that the shoulder devil appeared. "Honest 'shmonest'. So you tell her a few little lies, what's it going to hurt?"

"Little? Mickey, you have told so many lies to Minnie, and now you have begun lying to Daisy. You have become the exact opposite of what both of them love about you."

"You know, for once I agree with twinkle toes. Keeping a secret from one girl is easy, but too, very tough. But I already know what you should do. Tell Minnie, that you can't see her anymore and break up, and then ask Daisy to be your new girl; after all, you've had more fun with her this week, than you did with Minnie last night, right?"

"NO!" the angel cried with anger, he had heard just about enough. He flew over to the devil, and slammed his harp down around his body; pinning his arms to his sides. Then the angel took his halo and shoved it over the devil's snout. Then, with a swift kick, the devil disappeared.

"Mickey, this has gone on long enough! Minnie trusts you, and yet you have done nothing but lie to her! Just how long will this really last; until you're afraid to leave your own house? And also, by falling in love with Daisy, you have both hurt the heart of your best friend; Donald Duck. The time has come to do what's right, Mickey. Minnie loves you and Daisy loves you; now tell me, who do you TRULY love!?"

Mickey thought long and hard; looking deep into his heart to find the answer. After a few minutes, the answer instantly burst forth, "I love Minnie."

The angel gave a proud smile and nodded.

"You're right," Mickey said to the angel, "and when Daisy comes over, I'm going to tell the truth, and also tell her that we can no longer be lovers; only friends!"

Suddenly, the doorbell rang and the angel mouse disappeared in a flash. Mickey knew who it was, and what he must do. Taking a deep breath, Mickey marched to the front door and, grasping the knob firmly, opened it. He had expected to see Daisy in an elegant dress, but was surprised when he saw her standing in…a heavy fur coat.

"Hi Mickey," Daisy smiled lovingly as she stepped in, "I hope you weren't too impatient in waiting for the date."

Mickey breathed in deep; it was time to tell her everything. "Daisy…about the date, I…"

Just then, Pluto, having heard the doorbell, charged into the room and started barking madly at Daisy. Mickey quickly grabbed the furious dog by the collar and started dragging him out.

"Hold on a minute Daisy," Mickey called as he pulled Pluto out of the room, "this will take only a minute!"

"No hurry! Take your time," Daisy called back. Once Mickey was out of the room, Daisy began preparing for her special surprise.

Meanwhile in the backyard, Mickey tied a leash to Pluto's collar then tied the leash to the dog house. Pluto continued to bark madly; no way was he going to let his friend be taken away by another girl.

"I'm sorry Pluto, but I can't let you go and scare Daisy like that. Now listen, I'm going to tell Daisy to stop."

Hearing this, Pluto instantly stopped barking and tilted his head in confusion.

"That's right boy, I'm going to tell her that I can't date her anymore. That I love Minnie and that I can't keep lying to her."

Pluto instantly smiled and licked the mouse's face; glad that his friend was doing the right thing. After giving Pluto a confident pat on the head, Mickey got up and marched right back into the house.

As he stepped into the living room, he noticed the window shades were drawn and the lights were slightly dimmed. Sitting on the couch, Daisy was waiting anxiously for him.

Clearing his throat, Mickey tried to speak. "Daisy, there's something I need to tell you…"

Hearing his voice, Daisy rushed over. "Oh Mickey, you're back! Are you ready for the surprise?"

"Daisy please, I have to…"

But Daisy didn't let him finish, as she pulled him over, pushed him onto the couch and then stepped back. "Good! Now close your eyes!"

"Daisy I really think that we…"

But once again Daisy interrupted. "Ah-ah, I said close your eyes."

Letting out an exasperated sigh, Mickey closed his eyes; maybe Daisy would let him talk once she gives her surprise.

"Okay, open them."

As he slowly opened his eyes Mickey tried again to speak. "Daisy, I have thought it over and have decided that I…"

Mickey was instantly struck silent when he saw Daisy. To her side, the fur coat laid sprawled on the floor. Mickey's eyes were wide as he gazed at Daisy's big surprise. She was now wearing a long, green, sleeveless, evening dress; one that accentuated her shapely figure.

Daisy fluttered her eyes as she saw the look on the mouse's face. "What do you think? Do you like it?"

Mickey was dumbstruck; completely surprised by this unforeseen vision. Daisy slowly began to walk over to him, when she stopped with a small gasp. "Oh, I almost forgot."

Daisy reached back and untied her bow. Mickey watched as her long white hair fell down to her mid back and a small bang of hair flipped and curled between her eyes.

As Mickey watched this transformation, the living room vanished, and the mouse found himself once again in a beautiful sunlit forest.

"Just like in the dream, huh?" Daisy smiled, as she slowly walked over and sat down next to Mickey.

Mickey Mouse shivered as he stared at this beauty he once saw in his dream, "W-W-Why?"

Daisy's amorous eyes twinkled as she began to lean in closer. "Because you made my dreams come true. Now, I want to make your dream come true."

Mickey grew more and more nervous as Daisy leaned in closer, "B-but Daisy I…I…"

The duck placed her finger on his lips and hushed him. "Shhh, don't be nervous Mickey. Just relax…and enjoy your dream."

Then, Daisy crawled onto the shivering mouse and, putting her arms around him, leaned in and kissed him. A warm heat instantly spread throughout Mickey's body; making his heart beat faster and faster. For a moment Mickey tried to resist, but the kiss was too strong for him. Finally, he accepted the kiss and placed his arms around his dream girl.

Meanwhile, in the backyard, Pluto was napping happily; glad that his owner was doing what was right. Just then, his canine ears picked up the sound of kissing coming from the house. Instantly sensing that something was very wrong, Pluto dashed toward the house. However, his leash yanked him back with a yelp. As the sound of kissing continued, Pluto knew that he had to get loose to help his friend. He tugged hard on the leash with all his might, until finally the leash broke away from the dog house.

Feeling himself freed, Pluto dashed to the back door only to find it was locked. The dog scratched and barked at the door, but no answer came. Pluto raced around to the front of the house and peeked through the shuttered windows. He saw Mickey and Daisy kissing passionately on the couch. Pluto gasped with terror; the situation was getting worse.

Knowing he had to do something fast before it went any further, Pluto raced madly away from the house and down the street. There was only one person that could stop this madness.

Minnie was sitting on her couch and stroking Figaro the cat; all the while staring at the phone. There was a deep feeling in her that something was wrong.

"Oh Figaro, I know I promised I wouldn't disturb him again, but…"

The feeling inside her grew stronger and stronger; the phone acted like it was speaking, 'Call him…Call Him'. "Maybe I'll just call and act like I dialed the wrong number. Yeah, that might work."

Setting Figaro aside, Minnie slowly walked over to the phone. Nervously, she picked up the receiver and started to dial the number. Just then her doorbell rang.

Minnie jumped a little; startled by the noise. "Now who could that be?"

Setting down the receiver, the female mouse walked to the door and opened it. It was Pluto, and he looked…worried.

"Pluto? What are you doing here?"

Pluto barked desperately and gestured furiously with his paws; trying hard to get his message through.

"What is it, boy? What's the matter?"

The dog saw that he had to try something else. Suddenly the answer came to him. Pluto stuck his thumb in his mouth and began to blow. Minnie watched in surprise as Pluto's ears blew up like balloons and into two round mouse ears.

Seeing the ears, the female mouse began to understand. "Mickey? Is it something about Mickey?"

Pluto's ears deflated as he nodded urgently.

"Is something wrong? Is he in trouble?"

Again Pluto nodded, and then he twirled around and, like an arrow, pointed his nose down the street.

Minnie was horrified; afraid of what could be happening to Mickey. "Oh No, don't worry Pluto, I'll get my purse and then we'll drive straight over!"

But Pluto knew there wasn't time; they had to leave NOW! He grabbed Minnie arm in his mouth and pulled her back to the door. Minnie was startled by this act.

"Pluto! What are you doing!?"

Pluto released Minnie's arm, then he picked up his leash and placed the end in Minnie's hand. Before she could say another word, Pluto bolted out the door and down the street; while dragging Minnie up in the air like a kite.

"Pluto! Stop! Slow down!"

Meanwhile, back at the house, Mickey and Daisy continued to kiss passionately. Mickey closed his eyes enjoying this feeling of love. Just then the image of an angry Minnie, wearing the black hood and carrying a mallet, flashed in his mind. This thought broke him out of his trance for a moment; but then the kiss pulled him back. And he continued to kiss the beautiful Daisy Duck.

Back out in the streets, Pluto dragged Minnie swiftly down the road; nearly running into incoming traffic.

Minnie held on for dear life as she swung left and right in the air. "Bad dog! Sit, Stop, Please!"

But Pluto refused to listen; right now he was focused only on one thing: saving his friend.

At the house, another vision flashed in Mickey's mind. It was Minnie slipping from his grasp, but then the image instantly changed to Daisy wearing a beautiful wedding gown. Almost instantly, the image of Minnie reappeared and then switched back to Daisy again.

Outside, Pluto and Minnie were approaching the house at rapid speed. Minnie sighed with relief when she saw Mickey's house coming into view.

"Okay Pluto, we're almost there! You can slow down now!"

Pluto however didn't slow down; he wanted to get Minnie to the front door as fast and as soon as possible.

Inside the house, as Daisy and Mickey continued to kiss, the images flashed faster and faster through the mouse's mind. And then, an image of the angel appeared.

"MICKEY, WAKE UP!"

Mickey eyes instantly shot open. He finally realized that this was going too far; it had to stop now.

The mouse moved his hands up to Daisy's shoulders and tried to push her off, but Daisy continued to kiss him. Mickey tried to talk, "Daisy…Daisy…"

As he drew closer to the front sidewalk, Pluto decided that it was time to slow down. However, because he had been going so fast, he couldn't slow down quick enough; causing him to skid roughly on his paws. With a screech, Pluto dug his canine claws into the pavement. Slowly, yet painfully, Pluto slowed down until he finally came to a screeching halt; with his paws burning from the friction.

Unfortunately, Minnie didn't stop. The leash cracked like a whip and the force caused Minnie to let got; sending her screaming through the air right for the door.

Inside, Mickey was struggling to push Daisy off. Finally, grabbing her by the shoulders, Mickey gave a great push and shoved Daisy off.

"DAISY, STOP IT NOW!"

Daisy's eyes widened with confusion. "What's wrong Mickey, don't you like kissing me?"

"Yes, but I just can't do it anymore!" the mouse shouted loudly.

"Why not?"

Taking a deep breath, Mickey shouted out, "Because…I love…"

Before he could finish, there was suddenly a loud crash and Minnie Mouse came flying through the door and landed right in front of the couch. Mickey and Daisy stood frozen in shock and surprise; staring at the unconscious Minnie. Then, with a painful moan, Minnie stirred and slowly began to stand up. She raised her head and saw two blurred images; the crash had hit her hard and affected her vision. Then her eyes began to adjust and the blurred images cleared; where she saw Mickey and Daisy.

"Mickey?"

"Minnie!"

Minnie's eyes scrolled over and saw Daisy.

"Daisy?"

"Minnie?"

Then, she noticed Daisy's dress, and the way she and Mickey were grasping each other. With her eyes narrowed, and her arms crossed, Minnie glared angrily at Mickey.

Feeling the sting of her glare, Mickey let go of Daisy and nervously stood up. "Minnie…I know what it looks like, but I can explain."

Minnie continued to glare as she spoke, "Okay Mickey Mouse! Explain to me what in the name of Disney is going on!"

Mickey opened his mouth to reply, but Daisy answered instead. "Mickey? I thought you already told her."

"Told me what," Minnie asked, staring hard at Mickey.

"That we're dating."

"WHAT?!"

Mickey sweated nervously; wishing that this was just another bad dream.

Minnie pointed accusingly at the nerve stricken mouse, "You told me that you were cheering her up, because she was depressed about Donald not showing on Tuesday night!"

Hearing this Daisy mouth-dropped in surprise, "He said what?"

"I guess cheering her up was more fun than you thought. That's why you were so depressed last night, isn't it; because you wanted to be with her more than me!"

Mickey was shocked when she said this. "No! That's not it at all!"

Minnie however didn't believe him. "Then tell me, why is Daisy wearing that horrid dress!? Why were you just now holding her in your arms?! AND why is your face covered in kiss marks?!"

Hearing this, Mickey turned away and tried to rub off the kiss marks.

"And you!" Minnie shouted, pointing at Daisy, "how could you? Dating Mickey when you knew he already had a girlfriend?!"

"Minnie please," said Mickey, "just let me talk."

But Minnie still refused to listen. "Well Mickey, now you and Daisy can kiss all you want, because as of right now, WE…ARE…THROUGH!"

With this Minnie stomped out of the room and out the smashed front door.

"No Minnie, Wait!" called Mickey as he raced after her.

Pluto was still cooling down his paws when Minnie stomped passed him angrily with Mickey following behind.

"Minnie wait!" pleaded the struck mouse, "Let's just talk this over!"

"There's no reason to talk, Mickey," Minnie said with a huff, "since everything you have ever told me this past week has been nothing but lies!"

"Minnie, I would never lie to you."

Hearing this, Minnie instantly stopped, turned and looked sternly at him. "Okay, then tell me. Were you and Daisy actually dating?"

"…yes, but then I…"

"And were you kissing?"

"Yes, but…"

"AND were you ever planning on telling me?"

"Yes…no…but let me ex-"

Without making a flinch, Minnie gave him a hard slap in the face; to Mickey, it felt like a knife piercing his heart.

"I thought you were different, that you saw me as someone special. But I was wrong. You're just like all the rest; you only see me as just another girl you can throw away! After tonight, I never want to see you ever again!"

Minnie started to walk off, when Mickey reached out and placed his hand on her shoulder.

"Minnie…please…I'm sorry."

She said nothing for a moment, as tears began to form in her eyes. Then, Minnie brushed off Mickey's hand.

"Goodbye…Mickey Mouse."

Dark clouds rumbled into the sky, as Minnie began to walk away. Mickey slumped to his knees in complete saddening disbelief. Then, Minnie looked back and Mickey saw her; her eyes filled with sadness and betrayal and her tears falling like drops of rain. The heart struck mouse continued to watch as Minnie walked away in tears, until her image disappeared among the falling rain.

Daisy, having seen everything, walked over to the sad mouse. "Mickey? I…think it would be best if I…just went home."

She waited for a reply, but no answer came. "Well…good night."

Then, Daisy walked away…leaving Mickey with nothing but the rain…and his shattered heart.