After the 'meeting de abansce' with the Asahina brothers. Artemisia hadn't picked her 'groom', she said it was too soon to get married. And besides, it's Ema and Subaru's wedding month. She didn't want to impose.

Well, speaking of Ema..

"Art-chan~! Thank you for designing my dream wedding dress."

Ema stood in front of a mirror, wearing the wedding dress that Artemisia made. The soon Mrs. Asahina twirled, giggling like a kid.

Artemisia smiled at her, kneeling down, her hair falling down on her shoulder as she inspected the gown for errors. "It's nothing. It's my job after all."

'Knock, knock'

As Artemisia continued her work, she shouted, but not too loudly, come in.

She heard Ema gasped in surprise. "Ukyo-san! What are you doing here? And wow, you look dashing in that suit."

Artemisia gazed up and saw Ukyo wearing his best suit, his hair combed fairly; still wearing his glasses.

"Thank you, Ema-chan. And you look beautiful in that dress." he complimented, smiling at his soon-to-be sister-in law. He then turned at the designer of the dress and smiled at her fondly, then frowning a little. "Why are you not still dressed, Artemisia? The wedding will begin soon."

"Oh, I need to see if there's any errors on the gown. I don't want my client's reputation all gone out by a strand of wool." she joked. She finally stood up and said. "Okay now, I'm done. Now shoo! I'm going to get dressed... oh, and by the way, Ukyo. Don't let Subaru see Ema before the wedding, it's bad luck."

Ukyo laughed. "I will, now go."

After 7 minutes, Artemisia stood beside the nervous, yet excited bride, wearing a ocean blue cocktail length, lux chiffon, over opulence dress with sheer bodice overlay and v-neck detail. Ema asked her to be her bridesmaid, but she declined and said that weddings was not her thing.

Artemisia sighed, rubbing Ema's shaking hands. "You're going to be okay."

"But, w-what i-if h-he-"

Artemisia cut her off. "Look, he loves you. Don't worry about it. And I saw him earlier looking all handsome just for you." she said. "And honey, when you saw him, you'll stare at him like a kid in the candy store."

Ema smiled as she blushed. "You really think so?"

Artemisia smiled and hugged Ema. "Yes, I'm pretty much sure." she patted her back. "Now, that's settled." she smiled warmly at Ema, a dimple showing. "I wish you all the happiness."

As the wedding sets off, the brothers with their respective partners, walked down the aisle. First was Wataru and a girl, same age as him. The girl walked slowly with the music, as she scatter rose petals on the red carpet. Wataru came from behind, and walked next to the girl with a pillow on his hands, two rings rested there, a cute grin on his face. Next was Masaomi, Ukyo, Hikaru, Kaname, Tsubaki, Azusa, Natsume, and Louis, who just came from Paris with their mother. Iori, who just graduated from college, Yusuke, who just came home from Okinawa with his new girlfriend, and last but not the least, Fuuto.

And finally, the bride..

-Time Skip-

-Reception-

The reception was simple. Friends and family were having a great time. Delicious food was served to the guests, chatting and laughing at Kaname's jokes. The Asahina family, with Rintaro, were seated around a round table.

"So, how's Artemisia doing?" Rinatro asked, changing the subject.

Masaomi dabbed his napkin on his mouth. "Well, nothing's wrong. In my point of view, it seems she's having a good time with us."

Kaname nodded. "He's right." he said, sipping his wine. "She's not bad at all."

Rintaro nodded. "I heard that she's also getting married." he cut his meat on his plate. "Who's the lucky man?"

The brothers, (you know them) froze in their seats and looked nervously at their step-father.

"W-well.."

"Ehem.."

"Uhh.."

"That's..."

"Hehe..."

"Art-chan~?"

Rintaro quirked an eyebrow, taking a bite of his meal. "Well?" he asked, then noticing that the foreigner was not with them. "Speaking of Artemisia, where is she?"

"Oh, she's with mother. Mother said that she's going to give Art-chan something." Tsubaki answered, staring boredly at his glass.

Rintaro nodded and hummed. "Oh, well, I hope your mother makes it quick. It's almost time for the couple's first dance."

On cue, Miwa and Artemisia entered the room with warm smiles on their faces. Miwa looked at her husband and waved.

Rintaro waved back. "Where have you been? We were waiting for you guys, you should take a seat now. It's Subaru and Ema's first dance as a couple. What did you two do, anyway?"

Miwa mischievously smiled. Artemisia, however, slumped down on her seat.

"Well, I asked Artemisia to sing for Ema and Subaru."

Ukyo looked at Artemisia with a surprised look. "You can sing, Artemisia?"

Artemisia looked at him. "I don't sing." she answered.

Miwa tsked, pinching Artemisia's cheek. "You will sing. You promised me that."

"Ow, ow, ow, ow! Okay! Please, release me!"

Tsubaki butted in. "Hey~! I know that song! Please~~ release me, and let me go~~! Ow! Hey! What was that for?" he asked to Yusuke, his girlfriend giggling.

"Shut up idiot! You're noisy."

"Children. Please, stop. Continue your bickering when we go home." Natsume said cooly.

Meanwhile, Wataru, who's watching the scenes in front of him, felt happy and relieved that his family was now again complete. But he knew that his mom and dad will go back to Europe, and Ema and Subaru's going to move out and start a family of their own. And one of his brother's going to marry Artemisia. Either way, he's happy.

"Oh! It's time! Now, Artemisia, don't let me take you there by force." Miwa warned.

Artemisia sighed. "Fine..."

As Artemisia walked towards the mike, she saw Fuuto with a guitar strap around his torso and a blue guitar on his hands.

"You're going to play?" she asked, eyeing the guitar.

Fuuto scoffed. "Well, of course, duh. And you're playing with me."

"But I don't play the guitar."

"I know you can."

"How come?"

"Just play dammit!"

Artemisia sighed and rolled her gray eyes. She took the black guitar beside Fuuto and puts the strap on. As Artemisia and Fuuto arrange some things, back at the table number 13, the brothers were looking at them with confusion.

"She didn't tell me that she can play the guitar." Miwa said, sipping wine from her glass.

Azusa, on the other hand, narrowed his eyes on Artemisia's figure. He's now having doubts about her. The way she talks, the way she looks, and now, this.

"Hey," Natsume nudged his brother. "You okay?"

Azusa nodded, not taking his eyes out from Artemisia. "Yeah.. I'm okay."

Natsume quirked an eyebrow. "Okay, if you said so."

On the center of the mini stage, Artemisia and Fuuto stood there with their guitar in their hands. They waited for the couple to go the center of the ballroom.

"Ugh.. Could we do this quickly? I still have a presscon later." Fuuto groaned.

Artemisia rolled her eyes. "It's time." she said, counting 1, 2, and 3 in a whisper.

"All I knew this morning when I woke

Is I know something now,

know something now..."

As their brother and housemate sang for the couple, they couldn't help but smile at them. They saw a rare smile crept on Artemisia's beautiful face. Her fingers were strumming the guitar chords gracefully, her left foot tapping on the floor for timing and beat.

"Cause all I know is we said hello

And your eyes look like coming home

All I know is a simple name,

everything has changed

All I know is you held the door

You'll be mine and I'll be yours

All I know since yesterday

is everything has changed..."

Artemisia and Fuuto sang the chorus with ease. Ukyo stared lovingly at the singer as she plays the guitar. He sighed, letting his shoulders slump. It may be too soon to think and feel this, but he's falling for her. He thought that those women he thinks of when he reads those romance books were just plain fiction. But now, the type of woman he likes' now here, playing a guitar.

Artemisia and Fuuto sang the last lyrics of the song.

"All I know is a newfound grace

All my days,

I'll know your face..."

Artemisia and Fuuto strummed the last chords of the song.

"All I know since yesterday is everything has changed."

The people and couple clapped their hands at them, they bowed and said their thanks to them.

Tsubaki ran towards them with a grin on his face.

"That was beautiful! Art-chan~!"

Artemisia smiled at him. "Thank you."

"You didn't tell me that you play the guitar, Artemisia." Miwa sobbed.

"Umm.. That's because you never asked?"

Miwa cried louder. "I'm such a disgrace! I should have known!"

Rintaro rolled his eyes. "You're being over dramatic again."

Artemisia held Miwa's hand. "No! It's alright. I should have said that I play the guitar."

Azusa couldn't help but ask. "When did you start playing the guitar?"

Artemisia turned to him. "When I was 15."

"Who taught you?"

"My uncle." she answered, feeling weary at his gaze.

Hikaru and Kaname sensed her discomfort, so Hikaru butted in by wrapping his arm around Artemisia's waist, pulling her against his chest. Earning a few glares from Ukyo.

"You were great! Mon'ami~!" Hikaru cooed, rubbing his head on her hair.

Artemisia laugh. "Thanks."

Miwa's eyes sparked. "So you picked Hikaru as your husband?"

Ukyo, Kaname, and Azusa heads shot up and glared at Hikaru who's continuing hugging Artemisia.

Artemisia stared at Miwa with a 'you've got to be kidding me' look. "N-no! He's just being 'friendly', that's all."

The trio mentally sighed in relief.

'Good..'

'I think I'll be more 'friendly' towards her from now on.'

'I should ask her to go with me in the studio sometimes.'

"But," she started. "I could make an exception."

One point to Hikaru.