Chapter 12 May you never steal, lie, or cheat, but if you must steal, then steal away my sorrows, and if you must lie, lie with me all the nights of my life, and if you must cheat, then please cheat death because I couldn't live a day without you.

"Relax, babe." He whispered in her ear as he caresses the figure of her body. She was in her sleeveless, black night gown that is three inches above her knees while he is wearing nothing but his boxers.

"Na-natsume…" she answered as her hands and feet grew colder because of nervousness. He was touching her, every bit of her.

He gently lays her to their queen sized bed and continues to kiss her passionately from head to neck and down.

He senses her uneasiness as he kisses her lips. "I won't hurt you, babe. Relax. It's just me." And he continues to do his business – touching her every inch. Mikan relaxes a bit.

In less than a minute, her night gown was thrown on the floor and she was completely wearing nothing. She was exposed to him, every inch of her. "You're so beautiful…" He positioned himself on top of her as she inches close to him to feel his warmth.

"I love you so much." Mikan said, with tears flowing freely from her eyes. "I'm all yours now."

"You're already mine the first time I saw you. I love you too. You're the best part of my life." He answered.

They both surrender themselves to each other as the night deepens.

Mikan slowly opened her eyes just to awake at the bright morning sun kissing her face. She was fully naked and the blankets are the only one covering her body. She scans her surroundings but there was no Natsume around.

She gets up and puts her night gown back with her robe. She then noticed a beautiful bouquet of roses sitting on the side table. She picked it up and read the message that was on the card "Good morning, my Princess. Last night was the best night for me. I hope every night of my life would be like that. I love you. –Your Prince."

She smiled at the thought. Of course last night was very enjoyable for her. But right now, he is probably busy with work. This is her life now. She's Going to wake up every day. She sighed. Being wedded to a prince is surely hard.

"Stay calm baka. You worry too much!" Hotaru said as Mikan paced back and forth around the room.

"Why won't anyone tell me about this?!" The princess exclaimed.

"It's just his parents, Mikan. They're gonna love you." Ruka reassured her.

"Yes it's JUST his parents, it's just the KING and the QUEEN! I'm not yet prepared for God's sake!"

"It's a tradition that after the wedding day, the prince must finally present his bride to the KING and QUEEN."

"But why after? Isn't it supposed to be before?" She wondered.

"To make sure that they won't intervene with their son's choice on his partner. Doing the royal job is never easy and they love the Prince so much that he did not force him to marry their liking. " Ruka answered.

Before Mikan could speak, there was a knock on the door.

"Presenting, her royal highness, the Queen and the King!" Mr. Stern exclaimed. A beautiful lady entered elegantly with a handsome man, wearing the all-gold clothing as Mikan, Ruka and Hotaru bowed.

"OHHH MIKAN! I knew he would choose you! I was so excited to meet you my dear!" The queen exclaimed as she embraced her wholeheartedly.

"Welcome to the family, my daughter." The king smiled at her as she stood there still in shock.

"Your majesties – thank you very much." She curtsies in front of them, still shy.

"Oh for goodness sake, my dear! Call us mom and dad from now on, okay?"The queen genuinely looked at her trying to soothe her into the situation.

"As you wish your maje- uuum- mom and dad…"

"Ow Mikan! From the moment I saw you I knew you were the one for him!"

"Yes dear, like you are the one for me." The king teased the queen as he winked at his wife.

"Oh stop it!" The queen exclaimed as she blushed deeply.

"Just promise me one thing my dear," she said as she turned to her. "Please take care of my son. You're the one who's going to be by his side from now on. I know not all the time you are going to be on good terms but please my dear, if that time comes, please remember the good memories you've shown."

"Of course, your highness. I love him with all my heart and I'll be there for him no matter what! I promise you that with my life!" She answered as the Queen and King smiled widely.

"So you will be doing that from now on, your majesty." Mr. Stern announces firmly as MIkan stood there trying to absorb everything.

"Okay so let me take a recap, so mainly, it is my responsibility to attend charities, foundations and other organizations that support the Royal family's mission for the country. There are also classes, lectures and seminars for me in handling the public and government businesses. Next, I am expected to be at the Prince's side when I'm not required in any of the events. Then, I am also responsible to sign papers and other documents, approve and disapprove the passing of laws, assist the Queen in certain events, that's all right?"

"Yes that pretty much is it, Princess."

"Okay! I can do it! Cheer for me! Woohoo!" She exclaims joyfully as the dwarf smiled at her.

"But before we begin your duties, you will need to learn how to speak in public and how to behave appropriately so you won't be criticized by our people."

"Let's do this Mr. Stern – AJA!"