PROLOGUE

"Go get yourself a husband or else I'll disown you!" I did not expect Father would snap like this.

Apparently, he arranged a Ball to find me a prospect husband – who would technically become the future Head Representative of Orb. Father obviously did not trust me to govern Orb someday. And it hurt me.

So, as a form of rebellion, I ran away from his Ball. However, no one could hide from the Lion of Orb. He personally intercepted my vehicle and rebuked me in front of his bodyguards.

Father spoke about getting a husband as if I could just buy it in a grocery. Fine, if that is the condition to become the next leader of Orb, I'll give what he wants. I'll go find a pretend husband to satisfy his demand!

I rolled my eyes in disbelief and left him in the middle of the road. I returned to my convertible and drove away in full speed. I trained for years to rule the country of Orb yet Father was not able to appreciate my efforts. I told him several times that the future leader of Orb doesn't need to be a man. Gender is not an issue to lead a country.

I drove with no particular destination in mind. The cold wind at least calmed my whirling thoughts that were about to consume me. I stopped by the crowded Central Park.

I leisurely strolled by the grassy foot walk that overlooks the whole panorama of the lush park. There was a small family having a picnic, a few lovers strolling and a person walking his excited dog. At a glance, they were just doing simple activities, yet they were laughing with evident mirth in their eyes. Father was indeed a good leader to be able to preserve the peace of the country. How I wish I would be able to continue his legacy as the next leader of Orb.

"I'm sorry..." I heard a soft sob within my earshot.

Amidst the laughter of people in the park, I saw lovers who were having a bad night. Giving them privacy, I was about to leave when I heard the guy's reply.

"Are you calling our wedding off, Lacus?"

Why am I hearing husbands and weddings today?

"Yes… and I'm sorry," the pink haired girl continued to sob.

"Leave me alone…" the guy bitterly hid his face. Was he crying?

The girl quietly nodded and left the area fulfilling the guy's wish to leave him alone.

As soon as the girl dispersed among the crowd, it was my turn to be shocked when the guy punched the nearest tree that caught most of the people's attention. The time seemed to stop around us. Bystanders were still aghast at the incident. I also found myself unable to move but at the same time, a strange idea struck me. This is a godsend answer to my current dilemma! It's now or never. Before the guy could take another step, I bravely walked towards him catching him off guard. I took a deep breath to at least gain courage I didn't even know if I had.

"Will you marry me?"