Seventeen

She took a deep breath then walked into the cold hospital room and sat down.

"Hideaki, father promises to return when I graduate and said that he to tied up some loose ends at the company—I can't believe that I actually thought he was cheating, how foolish of me." She took his hand and held it tight." He must take care of his boss's wife and children for a little while…. Now, I just need you to wake up and we can all be a family when mom return from her vacation."

Ding'

A new text messages.

Mr. Nakamaru" The chauffeur will arrive in 30 minutes to pick you up.

She stood up and place a kiss on his forehead before gathering her belongings. She waited for the vehicle in front of the hospital.

All the talk of the engagement party is finally happening. She wasn't too thrilled but wanted the cash to support for her brother's hospital bills.

The servants measure every inch of her body and search for the perfect dress. It was very comfortable and awkward.

They pushed her down in the chair and started to apply the makeup while curling her hair at the same time.

Preparations lasted for about three hours. She did not have a great time and was not the most pleasant experience.

"Young Master." They called rushing down the hall.

Her white dress was absolutely shunning and showed off her shoulders. In this strapless mini dress finished with a blond bow at the bodice and dashing diamond earrings to compliment.

Kyosuke walked through the doors in one of his finest suits and his eyes were on her." Mhm." He put his hand on his chin and watched her look away shyly as he scans her attire completely then gave a slight nod in approval.

He gently touched her hand and put slid a very beautiful, heart-shape, diamond ring on ger finger.

"Let's go!"

The two made their grand entrance with their arms locked together. – Five hundred people there to celebrate their engagement. Only the highest people in society were invited. His family did not show up as expected.

The photographer snapped pictured.

"Click"

"Click"

"Click"

The flashed started to blind Kotori eyes, and she started to loose her posture. She covered her face with the palm of her hand

"Stop and get a grip." He whispered in her ear and put his hand on her waist as he pulled her closer towards him.

She glared in hopes that he'll stop.

He moves closer towards with her hands against his chest and just with their face's inches apart.

Her lips brushed against his, delicately. Just long enough for the photographers

"Click"

"Click"

She inhaled her breath and touched her lips. "I want to be angry that he stole my first kiss without consent, but I can't." Her heart fluttered and knots tied in her stomach.

As much as she wanted to be angry at him, her heart fluttered.

"Look at his – Perfect picture with that beautiful ring on yours." One of the photographers showed her with the camera.

She zooms in on her lips wanting to touch them again while he talking to her.

He spoke," I'm sorry. —You left me no choice and it was obvious that we weren't loves so I had to take it one more step farther, but I hope I didn't overstep any boundaries…right?"

"Oh yeah, it's fine I kiss plenty of guys -- I felt absolutely nothing whatsoever." She says jokingly and was embarrassed to tell him that was her first kiss or even worse.

"Are you telling yourself that? because I don't need to know that kind of information." He responded in confusions.

"Right."

He places his hand on her shoulders lovingly then introduce her to the guest as his fiancée. She received praised on her appearance, but she could not stop thinking about that kiss.