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Chapter 3
Light was still sipping in through the gaps in the thick red curtains that were covering the windows. Creak… the door slowly opened. "What is it, Oka-san?" I slowly sat up from the comfortable bed. I could see that her lips were in a pout. "I thought I was quiet. Anyway, it is time to wake up we are meeting the Touma's at 12 midnight today."
From the light, you can judge that it was around 5 in the afternoon. "Why so early?"
"You need to ask me: why? Of course, it is to visit the shops."
"Can we go at like… 8pm, I dislike the crowds." Well, I actually hate going shopping when most of the human population is still awake. They always stop in their tracks and stare at us, blocking our way is the most extreme.
"No! All the shops will be closing already." Oka-san proceeded to drag me out of my bed. And 30 minutes later, the entire family was loaded into the limousine that we owned. Kaname had to be carried into the car as he was still sleeping. Usually he would be left at home, but because of the meeting, Oka-san wanted to get all of us new clothes. Otou-san and I were yawning away and Oka-san was almost bursting with excitement now I really doubt if she was a vampire, a pureblood at that.
First stop: Ion, the shops that only serve the elite, humans and vampires.
As soon as the car came to a stop, a butler opened the door and I stepped out following by Oka-san, Otou-san and a still have asleep Kaname. Oka-san quickly got the butler to lead us to the shops that sells clothes for formal events. I didn't know what is so formal about meeting a fiancée though. We followed right behind the butler as we passed by similar groups of people that were looking for things they need. In the entire mall, I could a very small number of vampires, of course, the sun is still bright and shining. Humans practically stared at us as we passed by, their stares just creep me out, and that's why I hate shopping during daytime.
Oka-san made me try out some really frilly dress that I totally refuse to get and a simple light blue gown. I like the light blue one, it is simple, light and easy to move in. I told Oka-san that I wanted that gown but still made me try out more and more of them. I was so sick and tired of seeing dresses that I hide in one of the changing room and refused to come out. Finally, Oka-san agreed to get me that simple blue gown. After paying for the gown and some other gown that Oka-san bought for herself, we went to look for Otou-san and Kaname.
They have long finished getting their attire for the meeting and were setting at Starbucks. Once Kaname saw me, he ran over and hugged me. "Nee-sama!" "Good evening, Kaname."
"Okay, everyone. Let's go and shop for shoes now." I stared at Oka-san in horror. However, she still dragged me towards a random shoe shop and made me try out tens and tens of pair or shoes. "Oka-san, I just want a simple pair of heels."
"Of course not. You are going to meet you future husband. You need to wear something that is fanciful." Fanciful only to you Oka-san, only to you.
4 hours later… Finally, Oka-san is done. Phew. She made the entire family go to almost all the shops in the mall, luckily Otou-san managed to convince her that it is 11pm and we all needed a rest before meeting the other family. Currently, we were sitting in Coffee Club, Oka-san is drinking Earl Gray, Otou-san coffee, me green tea latte and Kaname hot chocolate. Hey, I know we were not supposed to get Kaname hot chocolate at 2 but we don't follow human standards.
I looked at my watch and noticed that it was 11.30pm. I quickly polished off my drink "It is 11.30pm already. We should leave about now. It is not really polite to be late." Oka-san seemed surprise and quickly force Otou-san to finish his coffee before buying another cup of the delicious hot chocolate for Kaname. Oka-san proceeded to pay for the bill and ushered us towards the main entrance.
"Get me our car now!" Oka-san ordered the butler. Somehow, they manage to get us the car in less than 1 minute. We hurriedly got onto the car to escape her wrath. The ride to the restaurant that we decided to meet the other party was at the French. Weird name, I know.
The ride to the restaurant was silent, I guess it was because all the other family members besides Oka-san was tired from the day time shopping.
The restaurant looks like a normal house from the outside, however the inside was filled with different themes of lush carpets, sofas and lightings. The restaurant was empty tonight, as both families booked the entire restaurant for private gathering event. The waitress lead us to a living room type of feel area, it has couches and also a low coffee table in the middle. The Touma family has reached the restaurant earlier than us and greeted us with warm smiles and hugs.
The Touma family that was present currently includes Akihito Touma, my fiancée; Yuka Touma, the lady of the Touma Clan and Izumi Touma, the head of the Touma Clan. Akihiko looked at me like he saw a long lost friend, he came over and gave me a hug that I did not expect at all. "So you are the fiancée that my parents have mentioned. It is nice to meet you my lady." And he took my hand and kissed it. I was super shocked and froze but quickly regained my composure. "And you are the fiancée that my mother just mentioned."
Akihiko's hair is blue in colour, with matching eyes that were the colour of the sea. He was slightly taller than me even though we were the both of the same age. He has gives people the feeling of being a very rational and calm person. His friendly attitude also allows others to be comfortable around him.
We sat down and they adults made sure to 'allow' me to sit beside Akihiko. We were all talking about various topics and Kaname was fiddling with a toy given to him. I decided that I needed some peace and privacy with Akihiko, I stood up and asked "Do you want to head to the Rose Garden for a little walk?"
We quickly left via the back door, "So why did you need us to be alone to speak?"
"Oh that, I just wanted to ask you. When did you realize about the engagement?"
He grinned at me "Well, I found out when I got my fangs yesterday. What about you?"
I can't believe it how can everything be so coincidental. "Exactly, in the same situation as you."
He laughed at the irony of things "So what that means we are like twins in everything that we found out about today." I nodded.
Now that we were not discussing about things, I realized that the garden was breathtaking, the moonlight lit the garden silver. The flowers that were not supposed to in bloom in this season is blooming beautifully. Regrettably, we missed the exotic rose that only blooms once in ten years. I have heard it was the most beautiful rose in the world from Oka-san since I did not manage to catch the blooming season 2years ago.
I went to one of the bushes that held the specially created blue roses. The blue roses petals are soft to touch and I tried to pluck one of the roses without damaging the others. "Ouch!" Although we start heal immediately, it still hurts a lot. Akihiko suddenly appeared by my side, "Why are you bleeding?"
I glared at him "You still have to ask? Of course, the thorns jabbed into my palm." Surprisingly, he did not get angry at me "Just show me your palm." He took my still healing palm and took a look at the wound. Next, he did the last thing I would expect, he licked all the blood of my palm away.
"Why did you do that?"
"To have a taste of your blood, although I must say that somehow the blood of the Kurans still tastes different compared to others."
I was intrigued "How different?"
"Yours taste like the sweetest of all honeys and a little spicy." And winked at me.
"Are you trying to flirt? Although, I must admit you have the talent."
"Really, you think so. Now-"
"You two love birds, quick come back in. We have something to announce." Oka-san voice rang in the empty garden.
I walked quickly in the direction of the restaurant when Akihiko slipped his hand into mine, slowing me down. His hand felt warm and his grip was soft yet strong like he was afraid of breaking me. Maybe it would not be so bad to have a fiancée.
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