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"Okaerinasai, Young Mistress." The butlers and maids greeted her with a bow and she smiled at them before giving her bag to her personal maid. 

It's been two months since she went home. She is always busy with her studies and playing around, so she missed her home so much. The head maid informed her that her parents were already at the dining hall and waiting for her but her eyes widened when she saw her twin brother walking down the staircase with a bedhead. She ran towards him and hugged him tight. 

"I heard something about you." Makoto said while hugging her back. She leaned back a bit and puffed her cheeks. 

"Don't tell me you're back here just to nag me?" She asked and he laughed softly before kissing her forehead. 

"Yes. What else could it be?" He released her from the hug and he saw Riku arriving. The two men greeted each other and she pouted, proceeding to the dining hall to greet their parents. 

They were having dinner when their parents suddenly opened up about the upcoming fiftieth founding anniversary of their grandfather's company. It will be next week already and she is sure that Sho's family will be invited because they are one of the suppliers of the raw materials for the company's products. She is just listening to the conversation since her field is not even related to business. Her ears perked up when she heard, 'arranged marriage.' 

"Princess, we would like you to meet one of your grandfather's friends' sons. You two are attending the same university." Their father said and she stopped from cutting the steak. 

"I don't want to. I like someone else." She said before focusing on cutting the steak again. Their father narrowed his eyes. 

"Fuyu, you will just meet him. You're not yet going to get married to him. I swear he is kind. You will like him." Their mother said and she put the cutlery down. 

"Okaa-san, I said. I like someone else. You can't just force me to meet a stranger." She already lost her appetite. She placed the napkin on the table and stood up. 

"Hasegawa Fuyu, we're not yet done." Their father's voice is so authoritative and powerful. It shook her a little but she continued on walking out of the dining hall to get her bag and leave the mansion. 

"Your twin is really unbelievable, Mako-chan. I swear." Riku said while shaking his head. The younger one just chuckled softly before taking a small piece of steak inside his mouth. 

"Who is the guy, Uncle?" He asked and the answer was just as unbelievable as Fuyu. The twins' mother changed the topic after that. 

Meanwhile at Yamamoto Residence, Sho went to the basement to bring the canvas back to his painting room. He stared at the unfinished portrait and then, he felt his phone vibrating. He answered the call when he saw that it was Fuyu. He listened to her rants while sitting on the lover's seat. He smiled when he learned that she declined to meet the guy that her father was talking about. 

"Why don't you want to meet him?" He asked and she whined softly. His smile grew wider because of her answer. 

"Because I have you." With that simple answer, his day is already complete. He heard from the background that someone is calling her, so he already said his goodnight and ended the call. 

A week passes by quickly and Fuyu is back to the mansion to prepare for the founding anniversary party of her grandfather's company. She lifted her arms while the maids helped her wear the white princess ball gown that her mother got for her. She moved her hair to the side and one of the maids zipped it up. Her hair and makeup were already done. She got a princess tiara as well. She doesn't know why but it feels like something will happen that night. 

She sent Sho a message earlier but until now, he is not replying. She pouted while looking at the huge wall mirror in front of her. At one point, she is worried for her gown since it is sleeveless and strapless. The maid got her jewelry box and opened it. She took her diamond jewelry set and put it on. 

"Are you ready?" Her mother arrived and she smiled while nodding. She looks like a bride instead. 

"I think I should change my gown, Okaa-san. It is the company's founding anniversary and not my wedding party." She puffed her cheeks. Makoto arrives and he is wearing a white prince suit. 

"Look at your brother. He is wearing a prince suit. It is just perfect for both of you since you two are your grandfather's babies." Their mother said and they already went out of her room. 

When they arrived at their grandfather's château, most of the guests were already there. Her eyes quickly scanned the crowd and she smiled when she found Sho among them. He is wearing a white suit with silver and gold embroideries. His hair is tied up like a bun and he got a few piercings on both ears. He was talking to his friends when he saw the princess arriving. He excused himself for a while and walked towards her. He greeted the family with a smile and bowed his head before offering his arm to Fuyu. She smiled sweetly and accepted it. She held on to it gently and told her mother and brother that she will be fine with him. 

"The princess looks so beautiful tonight." He whispered to her ear and her face turned crimson while staring at him. 

"You didn't reply to my message." She mumbled and they started walking around to greet the guests. 

"I'm sorry about that. I was a little busy. Hikaru kept on dragging me to his playroom." He said and she chuckled softly. 

"What a nice uncle. So, Hikaru is left at home?" She asked. He nodded before greeting his parents' friends. 

"I saw Riku earlier with Gia." He said. She stopped for a while and looked for her cousin. They saw him with Gia at the side and both are drinking wine. 

He bowed his head when they saw her grandfather approaching them. She smiled softly and gave the elder a hug. He introduced himself as a painter instead. He has been painting portraits for some wealthy families and because of those, he got enough savings to take Fuyu anywhere she will want. 

"Ojii-san, I'm the model for his final project at university." She said while blushing faintly. She can't tell her grandfather that it is a nude painting. 

The elder borrowed his granddaughter for a while and went to the stage to have the opening speech. She just stood there beside her grandfather while holding on to his arm. Who will not recognize the only princess of Hasegawa Clan, anyways? Sho stared at her and then, he helped her walk down the stage by holding her hand. 

Riku sat in front of the piano and started playing slow music. Gia is just standing beside him while enjoying a glass of wine. They already know what will happen. The two are at the center and just staring at each other while some couples are around them and dancing to the music. She got her arms around his neck and his hands on her waist. Everybody seemed to be waiting for them to do the next move. 

He leaned closer and kissed her forehead. She closed her eyes while smiling sweetly. Her hands are slowly sliding down to his chest and he completely wrapped his arms around her waist as he kissed her lips gently. As expected, they owned the night. Even though a lot of people are watching them, they feel like they are in their own world. 

"Fuyu, I like you. Will you be my girlfriend?" He whispered against her lips after she broke the kiss. 

She giggled softly and nodded her head. He kissed her once more and everyone gave them a round of applause. He carried her by the waist and she wrapped her arms tightly around his neck as he swirled a few times. Riku didn't stop from playing the piano but he kept his eyes upon the woman besides him. Gia sighed in relief while watching the new couple. She will not get worried about her best friend anymore. She took a sip from her wine glass and she unconsciously looked at the man beside her. Their eyes met and she quickly looked away.