When she was just a little girl Sonia Nevermind always dreamt of a prince charming on a white horse who would whisk her away to a magical castle on the clouds and they'd live happily ever after.

She dreamt of him having a rich shade of brown hair or maybe something darker (just like most prince charmings in her fairytale books are depicted). She dreamt of him having a charming smile that could make her heart beat a mile a minute. She dreamt of him sweeping her off her feet. She dreamt of meeting him in a ball and dancing under the moonlight with him. She dreamt of prince charming turning out as everything she wanted him to be.

But she was having none of that.

Instead she got dirty blonde hair, a scowl that could make a shiver run down her spin, him intimidating her from where she stood the moment their eyes locked, and a poor excuse of a meeting (Could it even be considered a meeting?) but most of all instead of a prince charming she got Byakuya Togami- arrogant, cold, blunt, reserved and someone she never expected... or probably never dreamt about.

When her parents told her she was to marry Byakuya Togami, anyone would've refused, pleaded, get enraged and gone hysterical even but not her, Sonia may have slightly slipped out a shocked expression but she maintained her composure and managed to crack a smile of acceptance.

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A princess must always be gracious. Don't frown or furrow your brows unpleasantly. Never raise your voice. That's what she had always been taught. Her ever so perfect posture never breaking, maintaining in sitting up straight with her best of manners, her head held high ( she was practically radiating of grace, refinement, and dignity) she gave the smile she was so used to giving people everyday- she used that smile so often to the point where it had became meaningless for her. After all there is no place for her feelings in this kind of things, her life belongs to her country and its people. This is all for her country and its people.

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She knew Byakuya Togami. Anyone would've known the Byakuya Togami, the heir to famous and extremely successful Togami family- not only was he the heir but he was also the youngest out of 15 siblings. She also knows him because they used to go to the same school, Hope's Peak Academy- an exclusive school where only the best of the best could get in. It was almost impossible to get in that school unless you have exceptional abilities and super-excel at your field of expertise. Unlike her Ultimate Princess title, Togami's title was better and less mediocre than hers (I mean c'mon, Ultimate Princess? Really?) of course. Rumour has it that before entering Hope's Peak he already held several management positions and had also managed to acquire a considerable amount of fortune on his own. The first time she met him, saw him rather, was in the corridor. Their eyes locked for the first time and she could've sworn she felt a shiver go down her spine and she inwardly shuddered from where she stood. From first look you could just tell that Byakuya Togami was arrogant, cold, blunt, and reserved. He was also known with the girls. Every time he passes by girls would always stare at him in foolish admiration and want. Turns out girls love his looks and reserved nature. They claim to want to 'melt the ice wall around his heart' or whatever that is. Well all she has to say was Togami looks like the type of person who wouldn't give her the time of the day so she never gave much thought to it anyway.

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-And now she was marrying the guy she figured would never give her the time of the day. She should've given much thought to it.

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Sonia was just gingerly sipping her cup of morning tea in the whitewashed gazebo located inside their enchanting garden. The air was cool and crisp, as expected from her country. She can hear carolling chaffinch perching on nearby trees, singing their songs of joy to the bright promise of the morning. There is the scent of sweet flowers and freshly trimmed grass lingering in the air. Colourful flowers invade the spacious garden. Personally her favourite were the blue roses peeping through abundantly by the small lake they had in the garden, bringing a cool touch to the garden.

Her little peace was interrupted when she heard a car engine stop nearby and turned her head to see an expensive limousine stop in the driveway by the garden. An elegant brow quirks ever so slightly as she sees a man in black suit come out from the limo and walk over to back other side, opening it lithely. A man donning an expensive looking black suit emerges from the limo gracefully. He had a tall, slim figure and had short dirty blonde hair.

His eyes lands on her- Come to think of it, his eye colour had an impressive resemblance to the blue roses she was staring just moments ago- and it instantly registers to her who he is.

Byakuya Togami.

The Byakuya Togami

Why is he here?

No one told her he would be coming.

She maintains her dignified composure even though she was surprised, shocked at this little turn of event. Her posture, check. Her head held high as if there was a string popping from the top of her head and it is pulling her upwards, check. Smile, check.

Before she knew it, he was already walking over towards her in all his natural grace (which kind of made her slightly jealous of him. It was so natural).

"Good morning. Do you mind joining me in some morning tea?" She smiles gently, gesturing at the other chair across her.

He crosses his arms," I'm only interested in Luwack coffee though."

If she was any girl her eyes would be twitching in irritation however she just smiles despite his obvious arrogance," Of course. I'll ask the maids to bring us some."

After asking some maids for Luwack coffee, Byakuya had positioned himself across her comfortably by then.

"Pardon me for my lack of manners. I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Sonia Nevermind. It is a pleasure of mine to meet you," She smiles and bows her head slightly like how a princess should. Manners and etiquette, she reminds herself.

"Name's Byakuya Togami," He gives a slight nod of acknowledgement.

"I'm not sure if you remember though but we used to go to the same school together? Hope's Peak Academy, that is."

"So I've been told. I apologize for my poor memory but it's just that I have a problem remembering things I don't find utmost important."

Here, she let her brow quirk. Even if this was the first time they talked, everything about him was already screaming arrogance and bluntness.

Before she could give him a response, Byakuya beat her to it," Listen, you should know, this marriage would be purely arranged by our parents which means we have no any say in this whatsoever. Old man decided the Togami Enterprises needed the publicity so he decided forcing me into an arrange marriage with the Ultimate Princess would be the best option and of course I had to accept for the sake of the Togami name. And the king and queen decided marrying you into Japan to be in good terms with Japan would be good idea so that's leaves us in this situation, in a so-called marriage. So this is how it's going to be, I don't have to like you and you don't have to like me. Even if we marry each other nothing's going to change between us. You'll leave me to my own devices and I'll leave you with yours."

Even after Byakuya's long 'monologue' Sonia's expression never changed. Despite Byakuya's arrogance and bluntness she managed to crack a small smile," I understand what you're trying to imply, Togami-san. I understand that you want to this whole ordeal to be purely platonic. Like you, I had no say in this too, however I'm willing to go through this for my country and my people."

Byakuya pushed back his glasses," Just so you know, the wedding is going to be in two months."

And just like that he left, leaving hesitations and doubts ranging on inside of Sonia... if she should go through this or not. She reminded herself that her life belongs to her country and her people so she had to.

But he was not making this easy for her already.

AUTHOR'S NOTE: THIS RARE PAIRING NEEDS MORE LOVE! THE HEIR AND THE PRINCESS! BYAKUYA, Y U SO MEAN TO SONIA? ANYWAYS, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW, I'D GREATLY APPRECIATE IT.