Here you are ! The chapter 3 of Ren' ai. Sorry it took a little while, but there was some kind of malfunction of the document manager. Now its´fixed. Enjoy !


Chapter 3

Minto´s engagement

« Has Fujiwara Zakuro found herself a boyfriend ?

Sources on the One night in Shangai movie set in China report us that the famous actress and model Fujiwara Zakuro is currently dating her partner, singer Watanabe Daiki. One of the cameramen saw them together eating in a local restaurant, and says that « it looked pretty serious between them. She was smiling and everything, and he was being extremely charming. »

The Japanese star didn´t wish to give any comment on this rumor, but her co-stars agree to say there is definitely something serious between her and Daiki. »

Minto put the magazine down. Her hands were trembling. She took a peep at the Zakuro poster up her bed, on the wall. The beautiful woman was smiling brightly and standing before the sea.

This may be some stupid rumor. It can´t be true. Stars always get that.

But deep inside, she was doubting it. She felt hurt. She felt like she had been betrayed.

Zakuro…

Minto then looked at the photo on her desk. There was a handsome young man laying against a balcony, a glass of champain in his hand. Her father was standing next to him, a hand on his shoulder.

« He´s perfect for you, Minto. He´s an excellent businessman and his society makes a lot of profit every year. Plus, he´s a real gentleman. Your mother really likes him !

« And you want me to marry him ?

« You´ll never find a better opportunity in your entire life !

« I don´t care, Father !

« What did you say ?

« I said I don´t care. I don´t want to marry this guy. I don´t know him. I never met him. I don´t even know who he is !

« Stop being so irritating ! It´s for your best. You´ll thank me once you are with him. You won´t regret it.

« Oh yes, I will. I always will ! »

Why ? Why is this happening ?

Her dad could not make her do this. Her heart belonged to Zakuro, even if it wasn´t a mutual feeling. Only she couldn´t tell him : he wouldn´t believe her. His daughter Minto, in love with a woman ? And a model ? No way !

Now, she was wishing that she wasn´t who she was. She wished to be a normal girl. Not a rich heiress.Just like Ichigo, who was getting married to Masaya, the love of her life, in three days.

Ichigo… I hope you realize how lucky you are.

Minto had a sad smile. She wasn´t happy. But at least her friend was.

Then, if you are happy, Zakuro, it´s okay...

Really ?