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I had a wonderful time with Hiroaki yesterday. After we ate at John's, we took a long walk down the beach. We talked about nothing but ourselves. However, for some reason, I felt as if there were things he was hiding from me. I did not blame him, for we were still strangers.
Today is Rosalie's engagement party, and she could not be happier.
"Vivien darling, how do I look?" She asks as she models her new silk purple dress.
"Radiant Rosalie… like never before" I said with honesty.
"You look cute with your little butterfly mask" She giggles.
"Isn't it a mask party?" I ask.
"It is but I can't help but find you adorable in it"
"Girls… hurry up, the carriage is already here," Our father yells from downstairs.
"We'll be down in a minute father," I yell back.
"I can't wait to speak to Mr. Watanabe again; maybe I'll have the chance to dance with him!" She gushes.
"You sure took a liking to him didn't you Rosalie?"
"I did… didn't you? The man is simply stunning"
"He is I admit, but your eyes must only be for your husband to be Rosalie"
"Party popper, I'm not married yet… besides, who's to say that Max doesn't look at other woman"
"Are you kidding, Max's heart and eyes are only for you"
"You sure know how to make me feel bad," She giggles.
"Let's go… they're waiting for us, well you" I smile.
"Last one there is a rotten egg!" She says as rushes downstairs.
"Cheater you got a head start!" I pout.
"Mr. Watanabe, I'm so glad you have made it," Max says as Matsu walks in.
"My band is here aren't they?"
"Yes indeed, the have already begun playing… but one still can't help but be a little worried" He nervously chuckles.
"Pre-martial worries, I understand you quite perfectly Mr. Kobayashi" He lightly smiles. Max turns his gaze towards Hiroaki, who Max arrived with.
"Mr. Aido, so nice to see you again"
"I hope you don't mind my presence Mr. Kobayashi" He responds.
"Not at all, a friend of Rosalie's is a friend of mine," He says sarcastically.
"If you don't mind, I will be joining my band," Matsu says, excusing himself with Max. Before leaving, he whispers in Hiroaki's ear "Be ready when he strikes" Hiroaki nods his head in approval.
"So Mr. Aido…" Max says as soon as Matsu was away "How was your lunch with Vivien?" He asks.
"I don't see why that concerns you Mr. Kobayashi" He replies without looking at him.
"She is to be my sister in law, and I know here father quite well so it gives me the right" He snaps.
As we walk out of the carriage, we could not help but be dazzled by the hall Max had picked out to celebrate the engagement party. It looked like a fairytale castle… is there such a thing.
"I hope we get married here too," Rosalie says in awe.
"I bet Max has something even better picked out" I tell her.
"Look there is Max just outside the door, and he is speaking to your future husband Vivien," My father teases.
"Hiroaki, I can't wait to say hello to my future brother in law!" Rosalie squeals. She rushes to the front door, and greet both Max and Hiroaki.
"Hello Max darling, Hello Mr. Aido"
"I'm so glad you made it my Rose" Max lightly takes her hand in his and kisses it.
"You look lovely Ms. Tsukino"
"Thank you Mr. Aido, you look dashing yourself" She compliments him.
"Hello Max, Mr. Aido… so great to see you both"
"Not as great as it is to see you Mr. Tsukino" Hiroaki replies. He turns his gaze towards me and smiles.
"Vivien you look beautiful tonight" I could not help but blush.
"Please don't flatter me Hiroaki"
"Why he only speaks the truth Vivien," Max suddenly says.
"You better not make me jealous Max," Rosalie teases.
"Why don't we dance my love?" Max says.
"I'd love too…"
"I'll see you later father," Max says to my father.
"You two kids have fun," My father gleefully says. He turns his gaze back at Hiroaki and I.
"I'll see you two kids later, I have to talk to Max's mother," He informs us.
"Okay daddy…" I respond.
"I'm so glad we have these crazy meetings," Hiroaki teases.
"Where is your mask Mr. Aido?" I tease back. He opens his coat and takes out a mask.
"Here…" He says as he places the mask on his face.
"That mask doesn't go with you" I say.
"Why not… do you not like it?" He says in a panicky tone.
"No silly, I like it on you but it hides your beautiful eyes," I shyly said. I did not know what Hiroaki made me feel, but all I knew was that this feeling was something sweet. Unlike my feelings for Max… now I realize they are not as true as I thought they were.
"Care to dance my beautiful flower?" He bows.
"I'd be offended if you didn't ask," I giggle. As we danced, I could not help but feel like a little girl. Hiroaki made me feel as if there was nothing to worry about, I felt safe with him…
"What do you think about Mr. Kobayashi?" He asked as we dance.
"I think he a fine man, worthy of marrying my dear Rosalie," I said, not certain if I really meant it.
"I hear doubt in your voice," He says.
"Well I don't know… he's been acting different lately, I do not know what to think now" I mumble.
"You're too naïve my sweet Vivien" He comments. Just what did he mean by that?
"Aido… may I dance with the lovely lady?" Hiroaki turn his gaze and bows.
"Of course my lord" He says, leaving both Mr. Watanabe and I alone. As I could not be more confused with life, why would Mr. Watanabe want to dance with me?
"I hope you don't find me rude Ms Tsukino"
"A little but I guess it's alright Mr. Watanabe" I said with uncertainty.
"Please call me Matsu" He extends his hand and I lightly place my hand on his. When our hands touched, this feeling inside me grew. I feeling that was comforting yet alarming.
