"Good evening, my royal sweetness," Lord Nicholas greeted as he approached Mia and kissed her gently on the lips. Michael got a bit stunned, yet managed to stay seated as he watched this guy kiss his ex-girlfriend. Mia bit her lips as Nick smiled at her. Remembering that Michael was around, Mia introduced the two guys to one another.

"Oh, Nick, before I forget, this is Michael Moscovitz, Lilly's sister. You know, my best friend?! Well, she's here, too but she's upstairs."

Nicholas stretched his right arm as Michael stood up and stretched his.

"Hi! I'm Nicholas, fiancé of Mia. You can call me Nick for short," he greeted happily.

"Hey! Michael Moscovitz. Great to meet you," Michael said as he nodded his head. Nicholas faced Mia again and asked, "What are you doing still up? Don't you have a big day tomorrow?"

Mia smiled, "Nah, Joe's got it covered. I told him that I wanted to spend quality time with two of my dearest friends."

"Oh, I see," Nicholas replied. "Oh, before I forget, I need to tell you something important. I'm going…" Michael coughed.

"I'm sorry. I think I'll just go to bed. It was nice meeting you, Nick."

"Same here," Nick answered. Michael went up the grand staircase as Mia watched him go.

"Good night Michael," Mia greeted.

"Yeah, good night to both of you, too," Michael replied as he looked at the two lovers. He disappeared as he entered his own room.

Meanwhile, Mia and Nick were at the terrace, overlooking the whole kingdom of Genovia. It was one of the most beautiful sceneries. It looked every bit of what Genovia was proud of- prestigious and honorable.

Mia looked at Nick, "What were you gonna say to me again?"

"You remember my aunt Lucy? Well, she wants me to tour her around Asia. It is, as weird as it already sounds, is one of her top priority dream escapades on her list," Nick smiled shyly.

"Are you kidding me?" Mia said, trying hard to hold her laughter. But as Nick nodded, she just smiled politely. Nick looked at her slyly and they ended up laughing. As Mia sat down and breathed deep, Nick looked at her eyes intently.

"So, is that the Michael we talked about last time? You know, the one you thought you'd actually end up with," he asked with caution.

Mia looked at him, quite serious. She nodded.

"I see," Nick answered. But Mia was way early to dismiss the issue coming up. She stood up and reassured her love that nothing is happening or ever will.

"Nick, remember that he is the man from the past. You are now my present and my future. Don't worry because nothing will ever happen between us." Nick nodded as Mia placed her hand on his face and gently felt his cheeks. He held her arm gently, too and breathed deep.

"Don't tell me that you're actually scared of Michael? That would be so unlike you," Mia teased. Nick just laughed a little then bent over to kiss Mia on the forehead.

"I guess. I just don't want you to ever think twice marrying me. You know that I love you and that I will give up everything just to be with you. I thought everything would go perfectly, but then this guy comes along for the second time and I'd be honest, I'm not really sure about him," Nick confessed.

"Shh, don't worry. I am yours to keep, and that shall stay forever." Mia replied, looking straight into his eyes with sincerity and much love.

Nick smiled then leaned over to give Mia a kiss on the lips. As the two passionately kiss each other, there was a guy from above, hearing their conversation, watching what they were doing; feeling hurt with Mia's words. As he left to go up to his room, Michael whispered to himself, "If you only knew Mia. If you just did…"