Hey! I'm glad you enjoyed the last chapter I wrote. I'm on a roll here =) Anyway, here's the next chapter for you guys =) Btw, I'm really sorry if this chapter is going to be very, very short. I am currently working on a special edition chapter for this story in advance. I wanted to type this up before I lose any of my ideas ^-^ the special Edition chapter will be very long. When I say very long, I mean long. Wait not yet. I can't give you the next chapter to you yet.

*Audience throws daggers, tomatoes, rocks and other personal items at SilverStarz424. *

*Dodges items * "Wait! I still have to give you my personal thanks..."*thunk *

A huge rock was trashed on SilverStarz424's head before she could say anymore. She had failed to dodge the rock.

Murmurs of 'Oops', and 'Uh oh' echoes came from the audience.

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Personal Thanks: ^-^

Infatuation- well, here's the next chapter like I promised to post today! ^- ^ I know it's kind of short but you get the idea.

Komodo dragon- I'm glad you like the last chapter so far! Thank you for the review! ^_^ Me so happy!

Anon- Thank you for the review! As I promised, this is the next chapter. I'll update the next chapter asap.

Magiciangirl2- Thanks! I love Seto too! He just makes me melt even if he is a anime character ^.^

Phi cong- Thank you for the review!!! Don't let yourself down. And don't listen to others if they flame you. The best way to solve this is to find out what you need to improve and work on it. Make sure you reread your work to see if it is satisfactory.

Tyrell- Well, sorry for taking so long to update. Things got in the way. Promise the next chapter will really grab your attention.

Krazi- Thank you! Yep, last chapter, Mandy got played! I just thought that writing it like that would even the score.

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To Everyone: I'm so sorry it took so long. I am also working on a Special Edition Chapter for this story and it's really long. Please be patient. Just to keep you in suspense, here's a preview of the Special Edition Birthday Chapter!

.:::(((Preview))):::.

"Mokuba..." started Mandy.

"Please Mandy? I don't want the same thing to happen this year..."

Mandy sighed and lifted Mokuba's chin as his eyes met her eyes. Mokuba's brown orbs glistened as they met with her own. Then she wrapped her arms around him and embraced him tightly.

"Your big brother is really lucky to have you to care for him so much," whispered Mandy.

She released him from her embrace and looked at him.

"Mokuba, there's no need to worry. Besides, your brother got to spend the last few moments with you right? I'm sure he enjoyed it."

"But Mandy, he's my brother... I could read him like a open book and the look in his eyes could tell me...I could feel his disappointment that day..."

"Mokuba..."

"Please Mandy...? I don't know what to do... I don't want Seto to spend another birthday like last year. He needs to spend it with other people besides me..."

A slight pause arose between them, as they were lost in their thoughts. Suddenly, Mandy's eyes lit up.

"Tell me Mokuba, does your brother like meteorology or astronomy?" asked Mandy.

"Yeah, why?" asked a very perplexed Mokuba.

Mandy only grinned.

"Then perhaps there is a way..."

.:::(((End Of Preview))):::.

This will not be posted up yet until the time is right. Don't be disappointed. You'll get to read the full chapter soon enough. I just thought I'd give you a preview of what you're going to get. This is just one of the scenes in the Special Edition Birthday Chapter.

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Dedication: This one is dedicated to all the people who have reviewed for my stories =) I thank everyone for supporting me ^_^

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Disclaimer: I do not own YuGiOh. I own the plot and my own characters though. I wouldn't mind owning the Kaiba brothers ^_- Mokuba is so kawaii! Kaiba is just attractive ^_^;

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Chapter Seven: Arrival

The limo ride to the grand ball was extremely quiet. Kaiba was in deep thought as well as Mandy was. Anxiety rose every minute.

'Why the hell did she mention Wheeler earlier?! And why hell do I care?! She's just some pawn I use... She works for me and that's all I care...'

Kaiba's mind was in confliction at the moment. He couldn't help but glace at Mandy at the corner of his eye. Indeed he was heartless and cold most of the time but he was still a man first. He tried his best to ignore everything and concentrate on the rest of the evening. Too bad it was more difficult than said.

Mandy however, had paid no attention to Kaiba. She had taken out her PDA and worked out the last of her documents before she reassigns tomorrow.

(A/N: Okay. In this story, Mandy isn't interested in any guys right now. Not even Kaiba. Later on in the story, you'll know why she doesn't bother with boys. That's why she doesn't seem attracted to Kaiba at the moment. Don't worry. She will fall for a certain somebody here -_^)

"We have arrived Mr. Kaiba," spoke the driver.

"I will contact you to when to come back," growled Kaiba.

It was obvious that Kaiba disliked the event greatly. He never intended to come in the first place. He only came so his image and reputation wouldn't be jeopardized.

Mandy gazed out of the window and found herself uneasy. Kaiba noticed this. As Kaiba stepped out of the limo, Mandy began to follow the suit. The driver opened the car door to allow Mandy to get out. As Mandy began to step out, a hand was outreached to her. She looked to she whose hand was offered to her.

Kaiba looked down at Mandy waiting for her response. Mandy gave a small smile of gratitude and laid her hand on top of his own as he led her out of the limo. She slightly looped her arm around Kaiba arm as they continued their way to the entrance.

Mandy strode along side Kaiba as they made their way to the grand hall. A waiter was at the front.

"Name?" asked the waiter.

"Seto Kaiba"

"Right this way Mr. Kaiba," replied the waiter.

Kaiba and Mandy followed the waiter as he led them into the grand ballroom. The grand oak doors opened slowly revealing a gorgeous ballroom filled with people.

Mandy quietly gasped as she gazed upon such a lovely ballroom.

Music was played and a number of couples are already dancing hand in hand. Others were chatting away about businesses and others brag about almost everything about themselves as much as they can.

As they made their way through the glamorous ballroom, a young man stepped in Kaiba's path.

"Well, well, well, if it isn't the Seto Kaiba? I'm surprised that you've decided to come," as the young man smirked.

"Likewise, Crandon" as Kaiba replied coldly.

Crandon only smirked. His jet-black spiky hair complimented his light blue ocean eyes. He was slightly three inches shorter than Kaiba. With looks like that, any girl would drop dead. Well, maybe not every girl. Mandy was definitely not one of those girls.

Crandon's gaze fell upon Mandy as he studied he with interest. Kaiba mentally growled at him for even looking at her and mocking at him for his mere entertainment.

"And who might this young lovely lady be?" as Crandon eyed Mandy seductively.

Mandy only mentally shivered as she felt his gaze upon her. It just didn't feel right at the moment. She forced her name out. "The name is Mandy Henderson. I am Mr. Kaiba's personal assistant for Kaiba Corp." She glared straight at him and added, "And I would prefer if we keep this as a business term so I suggest you refer to me as Henderson."

Kaiba smirked at that remark. It was one of those rare times where Mandy actually spoke and stood up for herself. She can easily tell that Crandon was hitting on her. When he was around, she was the quiet type.

You can effortlessly tell that he was a little disappointed that she hadn't had the slightest interest in him. Unfortunately, that didn't stop him. The fact that Crandon kept eying her made her uneasy.

"Well, excuse me for being rude Miss. Henderson. I believe I hadn't introduced myself. The name is Dave Crandon." He moved closer to her as he reached for her hand and gently kissed it. He smirked and added, "And you may address me as Dave..." He grinned seductively as he walked away to another chattering group.

Both Mandy and Kaiba stood there in disgust at what just happened.

'Dam it! That bratty stuck up jerk! I can't believe I allowed him to even touch me in the first place. Great, now my glove is infected with his germs', as she thought sarcastically.

An hour passed by and there was barely anything to do except for talking about the latest fad, dancing, and in Mandy's case, hiding from Crandon. She has no idea that was not going to be her only problem...

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TCB... Well how was it? Please tell me what you think about this so far =) I will try to post the next chapter ASAP. I hope you enjoyed this story as much as I enjoy writing it.