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A month had passed since that day. It'd come to the day Hinata longed to avoid the most...It was her wedding day. Her wedding day with a stranger. She only knew his name and his face from the internet. She'd never met him outside before and even during this past month. She had lived in the Uchiha mansion for a week since Mikoto had decided to have wedding ceremony here and she'd never found any traces of him. It was liked he'd never lived here. She had a bad feeling about this. She knew he wouldn't like her already.

She opened the window and looked outside. It was snowing. Oh how it brought so much memories to her. It helped her ease the pain and sadness in her heart. She just thankfully that it was snowing on her wedding day.

"Hinata." her thought was interrupted when someone called her name behind closed door.

"Can I come in?" It was her soon to be mother in law.

"Y-yes, Mikoto-san. Please come in."

The door cracked open and revealed a beautiful woman. Her face didn't fit her age at all. She was one type of the woman who always had that elegant and kind vibe surrounding her. Just like Hinata's mother. She knew that Mikoto-san had participated in choosing her but she couldn't get mad at her. She understood that both companies had their own reasons and benefits.

"Child, it almost time." Mikoto started to talk.

"Y-yes. Mrs. Mikoto."

"Call me mother already" Mikoto laughed softly.

"M-mother, I-I'll go get ready now"

"No no, come sit here. Let me do it for you. It's your special day." Her mother in law smiled happily while she just managed to cast a small smile. She couldn't pretend any longer as time closed by. She then came to sit in front of the big mirror. Her mother began to comb her hair.

"Hinata." She could see her mother looked at her from the mirror.

"Y-yes mother."

"Please be patient with Sasuke. He is so stubborn." Hinata just nodded. She didn't know what to say.

"He might ignore you for a while before he's going to get use to your presence. It's just who he is. Don't take that in mind." Mikoto continued.

"I-I won't." Hinata replied with a small smile, to assure her mother in law. The truth, she was even gloomier after hearing this. By the sound from Mikoto, she knew that one year probably would not be enough. It would be hard. But this task, she couldn't manage to fall. Now she started to question her fate again. It really wasn't kind.

"One more thing, Hinata" Mikoto instantly stood before her with both hands grabbed her face and said "Child, I'm sorry it had come to this."

This came unexpectedly. Hinata could see the sorrow in her eyes genuinely. She knew her mother could see it in hers too.

"M-mother, that's ok. W-we had our reasons." She responded with the fact.

"I know...I know it's hard and I know you're sad. But Hinata, just remember, whenever you have problems, don't be afraid to tell me. I'll be right by your side, to help you, to cheer you. And I wish you all the best." Her mother smiled softly to her and kissed her forehead.

"T-thank you, mother. I will." She returned the smile. Now she felt better. She knew that she wasn't alone. At least she had someone to help her. She admitted that she felt safe with her mother in law. She was the person she could rely on. Everything's gonna be alright. She would always try to stay positive.

"Okay, now let me finish with your hair and face so you can dress. I can't wait to see you in that dress." Mikoto returned to her work.

"Hanabi!" She came to visit Hinata in her room. They both hugged each other tight before let go.

"Wow sister, you're look so beautiful!" Hanabi said with eyes looking up and down at Hinata.

"Thank you, Hanabi. You stop angry with father?" She asked.

"Not yet, I'm still angry at him. He's the one who created all this mess."

"Shh, Hanabi. Y-you shouldn't say this. You already know the intention behind it." She softly said to her sister.

"So what? He forced you sister. You can't mad at him but I will, instead of you."

"Listen Hanabi, it's for us. I do what I can. I'll be fine." Hinata reached out her hand to rub Hanabi's head.

"You know, after this wedding. You will live far away from us, from home. I won't be able to see you every day like before. I don't want this." Finished with this statement, all at once, fresh tear started to fall down on Hanabi's pretty face.

"Please don't cry, Hanabi. I know how you feel cos I feel like this too. I don't want to stay away from home. I wanna be with you but hey, we still can see each other. I will visit you often okay?" She tried to comfort her.

"No. Tell me one last time sister, is the wedding really unavoidable?" Hinabi was trying to plead her to say no. She also wished she could say that but reality wouldn't let her. The wedding was just an hour away.

"Y-you already know."

"Please tell me, I need to know."

"Y-yes, Hanabi. I-it's a yes. T-there's nothing I can do. I-I'm sorry."

"I know." It a sound of hopelessness from Hanabi.

"Sister, I wish you well with him. I hope you both will live a happy life. And don't forget your promise. You have to visit me a lot." She gave Hinata a sad smile.

"Thank you. I promise." They both hugged one more time before Hanabi said "oh, brother Neji wants to see you. He just came back home this morning. I'll tell him to come to this room." With that Hanabi waved goodbye and left the room.

Hinata missed Neji so much. He had gone to many countries during this past month, just to seek help. He had told her, he'd hoped some of his friends would provide money to help the company. But it was a failing mission. Nobody was willing to help. He told her to wait but it was just another meaningless attempt. She had waited from day to day hoping to get some good news but she didn't. She knew Neji had try his best. She had to accept the truth that she couldn't escape the wedding. It was bound to happen. There was no way out.

"Hinata, I'm sorry."

"Neji, p-please don't say that. It's not your fault."

"I failed to rescue you from the contract. I'm such a shame. I can't fulfill my promise with your mother." Neji refused to meet Hinata's eyes.

"Brother, I-I don't blame you. I-I know you did give your all."

"You won't blame me but I blame myself. This wedding is against my will. I don't like the Uchihas. They all are the arrogant people especially him." She already knew what "him" referred to.

" He's an ass. I don't like him. Hinata, I don't want you to get near him even a bit." Neji continued.

"N-neji..." She whispered.

"Hinata, just run. Let me deal with everything. Go far away from here." She was surprised by his words. Did he really mean it? He was offering her an impossible request.

"N-Neji, I-I can't do that. You know I want to help."

"To me, you are more important than the company. Go!" Neji demanded.

"I-I won't! D-do you want father to hate me more? I-I can help. I want to help. P-please please let me, brother." She begged him. She could never do that. Running had never across through her mind. She couldn't humiliate her father.

"You're stubborn" Neji looked in her eyes. She could see that he was angry.

"W-we don't have a better choice." She tried to tell him.

"Hinata, I won't forgive that bastard if he does something bad to you."

"I-I know. I'll be fine." She said with a smile, to show him the confidence even though she didn't have much inside her.

"H-hug?" Hinata extended both of her arms to give him a sign.

N-neji sighed and walked to her. He hugged her while his hand rubbing her head, to show her affection. Now it was set. She had to kept going on.

She looked at the clock. It was 4:00pm. The time had came.

"B-brother, it's time." She said.

Neji hesitated for a while before let her go. He gazed into her pale orbs and said "Good luck." She nodded. She had three people behind her, ready to help her. She couldn't be more satisfied than this.

She walked along side Neji. They both directly went to the ballroom where the guests were waiting.

This is it. Hinata thought as the door of the ballroom cracked open reveal what were inside. Her father held her hand and led her forward. All the guests started to stand up, welcoming the bride. Hinata looked forward to the very middle and saw a tall figure staring back straight at her. Their eyes connected. This was when she met her groom for the first time. The rhythm of her heart started to accelerate. He was what everybody always called...a handsome successful young man. He was flawless. But she wondered how could someone look so good with those emotionless eyes. She saw nothing in them. They were empty. He made her feel nervous. She had to look away. She'd never seen someone who look so cold like this. It was probably far worse than what her mother in law had described. So many questions were popping out inside her head. What does he think of me?...,

Finally, she had reached her destination. With that, her father let go of her hand. She then came to stand near the groom. She still could feel his eyes on her. It was liked she was being watched with every step she took. She couldn't look at him back. She didn't want to see those black orbs. But she could notice that he was so tall that she could barely reach his shoulder. Standing close to him like this made her feel uneasy. Instead, her eyes dripped to the background in front of her. The whole room was made of glass. Thus, she could see the snow falling outside. This scene was so magnificent. It seemed like she was marrying under the snow. If only the wedding was by her choice, then it would make her feel more special.

Her mind was wandering far away from the present moment when she heard someone call her.

"Miss?Miss?" That was when she realized that it was from the wedding officiant.

"I-I'm sorry." She forgot that she was still in the ceremony. She glanced at Sasuke. She noticed that he was still watching her. Her face started to heat up. It really was so embarrassing that she acted like that in front of him.

"That's ok. Please repeat after me."

And then they both exchanged the vow and the rings. She spotted those rings have letter inside them. The one on Sasuke's hand said "Hinata's" while on her hand said "Sasuke's". The meaning on them was just pointless in her mind. It was a shame to wear it.

The next thing was a kiss. Hinata didn't know what to expect since it was her very first time. Sasuke just leaned down and took a peck on her lip. It was fast. They barely touch each other's lip. She couldn't help but admit that the kiss felt very void.

At this moment, everybody clapped theirs hands. New couple descended from the stage. The words "congratulation" was heard all over the room. Hinata just nodded and smiled softly back as thanks. Her husband, on the other hand, still kept his straight face and continued to walk without giving the second thought to the crowd.

Her eyes roamed from one person to another. They all looked happy, cheerful, appreciate while some others seemed jealous, jealous that she could marry a man who they dreamed to have as theirs. They thought she was lucky. It was the opposite to her. They didn't know that this all was just a show. Nobody knew what was going on behind the closed curtain except both sides. The Uchiha was one of the most powerful family in the country. They could control the media. They could hide things they didn't want to show to the outside world. That was one of the benefits being a top ten billionaire.

Few hours later, the night had come as the party was nearly over. There was just one more thing left to do. Her mother in law had told her before that she would not live in the Uchiha mansion after the wedding. She had prepared another house just for both of them.

Hinata got herself ready and walked outside the mansion. Sasuke was waiting for her inside his Bugatti. Everyone was also here to say goodbye. Hinata turned around, hugged her sister, Hanabi one last time before bidding farewell to all and got into his car.

The car ride was extremely awkward. Neither of them had said anything. They both were silent. So she just looked outside window instead. She really didn't know where to start. And it was likely that he wouldn't start to say any words soon either. Just like her mother in law had said. He was ignoring her. He drove ridiculously fast. It was a sign that he wanted to get rid of her as soon as possible. She felt so uncomfortable, confused. She couldn't think clear. She didn't know what to do. Should she say something? Should she introduce herself since they'd never known each other? But she afraid that he wouldn't like it. She glanced at him and don't you dare to say a word expression was written all over his face. She would try to say something next time, just not tonight, maybe tomorrow or maybe when he would give her a chance. So now she chose to remain silent for the rest of the car ride.

About two hours had passed. They had finally arrived at the house. It was not big as the Uchiha mansion but it was still too big for just two people. She saw a woman standing in front of the door. She then step out of the car. Not even a peek to her, Sasuke sped up the car and drove away, leaving her alone under the cold weather. She couldn't believe he hated her that much even before having one real conversation with her.

Next, she just walked to that woman. She bowed her head to Hinata and said with a smile.

"Hello. You must be Mrs. Hinata. Welcome to your new home."

"T-thanks. J-just call me Hinata."

"Yes as you wish, Hinata. By the way my name is Shizune. I'm the housekeeper."

"H-hi, Shizune." This woman seemed a little bit older than her. She was friendly by the look of it. At least she wasn't alone in this house tonight.

"Please let me show you around." Hinata just nodded as respond and walked inside the house with her.

"This is your and master Sasuke's room." Shizune told Hinata.

"T-thank you."

"Hinata, may I ask why master Sasuke is not here with you?"Hinata was at lost for a word at this. She didn't know how to tell her. She herself had no idea where he was going. She only knew one reason. It was that Sasuke didn't want to stay near her.

"S-something c-came u-up at the office." She only hope that Shizune wouldn't ask any further.

"Oh. So now I take my leave. If you have some problems, you can call me. Good night, Hinata."

"Good night, Shizune." After saying this, Hinata hurry entered her room.

The scene in front of her was romantic. The decoration on the bed, on the wall would give a newly wedded couple some gorgeous feeling, but sadly not for her.

She lay down on the big bed alone. Tears started rolling down from her eyes. Disappointment was clearly shown on her face. She wondered what had she done in the past to deserve this. She just wanted to have normal life like everybody else. Finished college, had a job then got married with someone you loved, those were her dream. But despite all this, she knew she had to keep fighting. It was inevitable.

She was trying to close her eyes, just to get some sleep after a long day. This was how she spent her wedding night. At the same time, she realized that it's only just begun.