"Kintaro-sama!" yelled Kurami.

"Ah… it's you two. It's nice to meet you both here," said Kintaro, as he stopped dancing.

"Say… is she your girlfriend?" asked Kurami.

"As a matter of fact, she is my girlfriend. A beauty with a tender heart," said Kintaro, as he covered the back of Sakuno with his arm.

Ryoma stared straight at Sakuno. He wonder how she came to know Kintaro. Sakuno only acted like it's her first time meeting Ryoma.

"What brings you here?" asked Ryoma, as he was referring to Sakuno.

"Do you know her, Ryoma?" asked Kurami.

"Of course. She's Sakuno Ryuzaki," replied Ryoma.

"I'm sorry… but I don't know what you're saying. In fact, this is the first time we've met," said Sakuno.

"You dare lie?" asked Ryoma.

"Hey there, stop asking all these questions. Shoo!" said Kintaro.

"Ryoma… stop hitting on Kintaro's girl. Let's go," said Kurami, as she tried to pull him away.

"We're staying right here," said Ryoma, as he stood still.

"Excuse me, but I'm going to the restroom," said Sakuno, as she started to leave.

"Sweetie… the restrooms are that way," said Kintaro, as he pointed to the left.

"Thanks you," said Sakuno, as she left.

"Kurami… would you mind giving me a moment with Kintaro?" asked Ryoma.

"Of course. I'll be with my mother so come find me there right after you're done," said Kurami, as she left.

"Do you have any idea who you're with?" asked Ryoma.

"Of course…my girlfriend," replied Kintaro.

"I thought you would never have a girlfriend. I know you very well," said Ryoma.

"People change of course. Why wouldn't they? I love her more than you think. Or is it that you're jealous?" asked Kintaro.

Ryoma then got ticked off. In fact, he was jealous of Kintaro. Ryoma was silent for a moment, not knowing what to say next.

"You do know that she was suppose to be my fiancé, do you?" asked Ryoma.

"Sakuno as your fiancée? Stop dreaming! She's mine, not yours!" said Kintaro, trying to fight back.

"When did you get to know her?" asked Ryoma.

"Let's say… weeks ago or even maybe years ago. I knew her very well. I asked her out and she said yes. I'm pretty sure I'm going to propose to her soon. Besides, I'm looking forward to it also," said Kintaro, with a smile.

"Proposing to her? Does she even like you?" asked Ryoma.

"You dare ask me personal questions. You're jealous, aren't you? You like my girlfriend, don't you?" asked Kintaro.

Kintaro got to Ryoma again. He was fired up, and getting ready to beat the heck out of Kintaro.

"You like her, don't you? Well… let me tell you this, she's mine. Besides that, you have Kurami and you know she won't let you get away from her. So don't try to bother my girlfriend," said Kintaro just in time before Sakuno came back.

"I'm back. What are you both talking about?" asked Sakuno.

"Hi sweetie. We're just discussing about Ryoma's girlfriend and you," replied Kintaro.

"I see. I'll take my leave then," said Sakuno.

"Don't go too far sweetie. Stay where I can see you, ok?" asked Kintaro.

When Sakuno was about to leave, Kintaro pulled Sakuno's arm and kissed her. Ryoma looked shock and surprise at the same time. He doesn't know if it's anger or regret he was feeling.

"That wasn't what I expected…" said Sakuno looking at Kintaro seriously. That wasn't even part of the plan they set out, but Sakuno thought maybe Kintaro had a plan of some sort.

"It's because you're beautiful," said Kintaro.

"Te-hee…how sweet of you," said Sakuno, as she left.

"Don't make me get on you because I will if I have to," said Ryoma.

"Well see about that," said Kintaro.

While they were talking, Sakuno walked towards the dance area and couldn't see Tomoka and Horio. Sakuno look around and felt lonely and afraid of standing around. She looked toward her right and she saw a open gate that led to the garden. She walked into there, and saw a lot of different beautiful flowers and a fountain that shot out water at different levels. It was like paradise.

"How beautiful," said Sakuno, to herself.

"Sakuno?" said a voice.

Sakuno turned around to see who it was. It was her mother, dressed in an elegant purple silk dress.

"Mother."

While they were staring at each other, Ryoma was hiding behind the stone wall to hear their conversation.

"I knew that you were going to be here. I had this feeling. I saw you earlier with Hisashi's cousin's son, Kintaro. You two seem to get along with each other well," said her mother.

"To be honest with you mother, he's really a nice guy. I like him and I also envy him a lot. He's really a gentlemen… like a girl's dream," said Sakuno.

Ryoma was surprise to hear that coming out of Sakuno. He was surprised to hear her feelings towards Kintaro. However, he was still unsure why Sakuno acted like she didn't know him. Curiously on figuring out he kept on listening.

"Kintaro is a good boy. I like him too. If you like him, I can arrange an engagement for you two," said her mother.

"Well… that's not necessary mother. I like him as a friend," said Sakuno.

"A friend? Not a boyfriend?" asked her mother.

"No…" replied Sakuno.

"Then there is no one that you like?" asked her mother.

"Mother? Where's Hisashi?" asked Kazue.

"He's with his friends. What's wrong?" asked her mother.

"Ever since father passed away, you've changed a lot. You went out with a lot of guys, but they end up throwing you away and using you. Why can't you change and come back to love me? Am I not your precious daughter?" asked Sakuno.

"Sakuno…sweetie," cried her mother, as she ran towards Sakuno and hugged her.

"What is it that you don't like about me?" asked Sakuno.

"It's not that I don't love you. I want you to have a good life," said her mother.

"Is that why you planned an engagement for me with Ryoma? Why did you wanted me to marry him?" asked Sakuno.

"Because your father isn't with us anymore…and I want you to have a better life than me," replied her mother.

"But I want a man who's going to love me and my family. A man who's able to support me and believe in me," said Sakuno.

"Sakuno…I'm sorry. From now on, I will let you decide who you want to be with," cried her mother.

"Mother…" cried Sakuno.

Upon hearing what Sakuno said, Ryoma knew a little about Sakuno's desires and her heart but not that much yet. He felt that he wanted to love Sakuno, but for some reason he couldn't because she was Kintaro's girl. However, he planned to take Sakuno back. He felt a strange presence upon hearing what Sakuno had just said.

"I'll take my leave now. I'll be back. I have to check up on Hisashi," said her mother.

"Okay…I'll see you around mother," said Sakuno, as she wiped her tears away.

Her mother then left. Sakuno was alone again, so she turned around and watched the water sprout out of the fountain. Ryoma then came out behind the stone wall, and he walked towards Sakuno and putted his arms around her for a hug.

"Kintaro…I feel bad for myself. Why did I even exist into this world?" said Sakuno.

There wasn't any answer so Sakuno turned around and saw that it was Ryoma, so she pushed him away. She realized she is going to fall into the fountain she closed her eyes waiting for the cold water to hit her. Ryoma, with a quickly reflex held onto Sakuno's body, preventing her from falling. Sakuno opened her eyes when the cold water hadn't hit her yet. Ryoma's face was only 2 inches away from her.

"Let go of me," said Sakuno, as she faced away from Ryoma's direction.

"I want a talk," said Ryoma, as he let go of Sakuno.

"What is it that you want to talk about? I have nothing to talk about with you," said Sakuno.

Ryoma quickly grabbed Sakuno and turned her around to kiss her. Sakuno tried to break free from Ryoma, but he was holding and clinging onto to her very tight. Ryoma didn't want to let go. Ryoma stopped kissing Sakuno and look at her in the eyes, their noses were touching. Sakuno use this chance pull away and slapped him on the face. Instead Ryoma held onto Sakuno's wrist and pull her into a hug.

"Why are you doing this? You have Kurami," said Sakuno trying to break free, but Ryoma just held her even tighter.

"What are you doing with Kintaro anyways?" asked Ryoma.

"It has nothing to concern you," replied Sakuno.

"Yes it does. You're my fiancé, aren't you?" questioned Ryoma.

"Fiance? We never had our engagement you dork!" yelled Sakuno, as she still struggling to get free.

"Tell me the truth… do you really like Kintaro?" asked Ryoma.

"I…do," replied Kazue.

"Stop lying and listen to yourself, will you? Do you even know what you're saying?" asked Ryoma.

"Of course I know what I'm saying," said Sakuno.

"You've changed very much… like into a grown lady when I saw you earlier. Don't you know when I saw you with my cousin, I has this strange feeling that you should be with me," said Ryoma.

"But the truth is that Kurami is in love with you," said Sakuno.

"Do you have feelings for me?" asked Ryoma, as he let go of Sakuno.

"Should I tell him I like him or not?" said Sakuno, in her head.

"Do you like me? Do you have feelings for me?" asked Ryoma.

"W-when I first saw you at school, I thought that you were a handsome nice guy, but then since that incident with Horio-kun, I hated you. I then knew that you were a complete jerk and a bully with only money to care about. Isn't that how all rich people are? They only go for the money." Sakuno sighed telling the truth. Sakuno know she hates lying and it's about time she stop lying to herself.

"Do you like me?" asked Ryoma.

"If you're asking for real, I…do like you," said Sakuno, nervously.

"Well, well, well. Is this a confession or what?" said Kurami, as she interrupted them.

"How did you find us?" asked Ryoma.

"Stop your questioning. Besides, you're mine. And don't you two think I didn't hear what you both said to each other. Don't think you're going to get Ryoma," said Kurami, as she was facing straight at Sakuno.

"Stop it Kurami!" Ryoma said.

"How cute! You two like each other. Well, that's not going to happen," said Kurami.

"What's going on here?" asked Kintaro, as he walked towards them.

"You're little girlfriend it trying to steal my Ryoma away when she already has you," said Kurami.

"I don't mind having a rival like you, but I'll accept your challenge and I'll win against you," said Sakuno.

"A challenge, huh? Interesting…fine. If I win this showdown, you stay away from my man," said Kurami.

"Sure…that's if you're not scared. Besides, I'm pretty sure Ryoma's father dislikes you very much for being a snotty brat." Sakuno shot back, as she break free from Ryoma and left.

"Why you little—" raged Kurami, as she was trying to hit Sakuno.

"She accepted your challenge. You should be happy to have a chance to have a shot at her," said Kintaro, as he was blocking Kurami's hand.

Ryoma ran after Sakuno, but then Kurami got onto his arm. Ryoma told her to let go, but she refused.

"What's her relationship to you? You never loved anyone else besides me. What's so important about that stupid girl anyways?" asked Kurami.

"She was suppose to be my fiancée," replied Ryoma, as he broke free and ran away.

"Good luck on your challenge," said Kintaro, as he left.

"Why? Isn't she your girlfriend?" Kurami asked glaring at Kintaro.

"We're just pretending." Kintaro said with a smile and left.

"I will not lose to a stupid girl like that," raged Kurami.

Sakuno came out of the garden, and saw Tomoka and Horio near the food area. She walked towards them, but Ryoma came behind her and held onto Sakuno's hand.

"There you are. I was looking for—" paused Tomoka. She was surprise that Ryoma came after Sakuno.

"Hopefully you don't mind me being with her. Besides, she's suppose to be my fiancée," said Ryoma.

"There you are Ryoma," said his father.

"Father…" said Ryoma.

"Oh my… Sakuno?" questioned Nanjiro.

To be continue…

A/N: Yup, I updated. I hope you all enjoy this. Don't forget to Review. You guys know how much I love Reviews.