(Renge's P.O.V.)
I could still remember it...
The day I was playing a video game full of Kyouya... Dad called and told me about him so I flew back to Japan... I became their 'manager' and searched for Kyouya... Until I found someone better than him... Haruhi...
I liked Haruhi not just as a friend until I found out that she was a girl when we were in the University...
*FLASHBACK*
"Oh, there's Haruhi-kun! He must've gotten another scholarship..." I ran to him and cried out his name. "Haruhi!" I actually didn't realize that he was wearing the girl's uniform until he faced me.
"Why are you wearing that?" I pointed at his uniform.
"Didn't you know?" He asked me then I looked at him curiously.
"Know what?"
"I'm a girl," she said with exasperation.
"EEEEEEEHHHHHHH?!" I said, face showing the shock.
*END OF FLASHBACK*
I giggled after remembering that scene in the University. After that then I turned my head back to Kyouya I guess... I mean, what's not to like about him? He's adorable and mature!
"Renge!" I heard someone call me.
"Come in!" The person opened the door. Kyouya.
"Kyouya!" I gasped. "I was just well... I was just thinking about you..." I blushed while saying it.
"That's nice," he replied in his usual manner. Cold and serious...
"Anyway, what brought you here?" I asked him.
"Ah, I was just wandering around. Today is the University break around the country." He answered. "Maybe I could take Haruhi to a restaurant?"
'Haruhi this, Haruhi that... Why can't you notice my feelings for you?! I told you that I was just thinking about you yet you ignored it. What is it with Haruhi that I don't have?' I thought.
"Kyouya..." My face edged closer to his. I was about to press my lips into his until someone knocked on the door. "Ah, sorry... Come in!" The door opened and then the person entered.
"Oh Kyouya! I didn't know you were here!" Haruhi said.
"I was just wandering around, no worries." Kyouya gave her a peck on the cheek. I secretly grimaced at the couple as they headed towards the door. "Well Renge, see you later!" Kyouya winked at me. They closed the door and I was left here all alone.
"He... He winked at me... Ah, but that's probably because he's used to being a host... or maybe he just likes me? Ah! stop it Renge! There's no way he'd ever like you! He only has eyes for Haruhi..." I scolded myself. "Why is it that everyone likes her anyway? She's not that pretty. She's just a commoner too. She's better of being a maid."
I played around with my hair. "Right, today's the big dinner night because it's also uncle's birthday! I have to be the fairest maiden there. I should buy him a gift... What does uncle like? Perfume? Clothes? I think that I should just buy him clothes...
I told Sebastian to take me to the mall quickly because it's mid-afternoon and I have to prepare my hair and my clothing. He drove me to the mall then I gave him money to buy anything he wants to show my gratitude. "Thanks! I'll text you if I have to go home, ne?" He nodded as I bid him goodbye. As soon as he left, I went inside the mall and then to my favorite clothing shop. I looked for the perfect clothes for him and paid for it. Then, I searched for the formal dress I want. A white cocktail dress. 'It's cute!' I looked longingly at the dress until the sales lady went to me and asked, "may I help you?"
"Ah, may I go to the fitting room to try this dress on?" She gave a nod so I went to the fitting room, dress in hand, and tried the outfit on. I went outside and found the sales lady waiting for me.
"You look beautiful ma'am!" She said so I gave a little twirl and went back to take it off. I paid for it and started to text Sebastian.
"Done buying, come now." I was about to go to the entrance until the sight of two persons stopped me. Haruhi and Kyouya were eating in a fancy restaurant. I was about to continue walking until Haruhi saw and beckoned me to go to them. I ignored her and went outside. Yeah, I know I might be a little rude but she's with Kyouya, he might not want to see me or he might think that I'm stalking them!
I waited for a few minutes until Sebastian got here.
"How was shopping, Ms. Renge?" He asked.
"It's good! I bought uncle a new outfit! I also bought one for mine! You know, for the party?" I answered. Hmmm... I heard that there will be a few guests too. Someone who's also classy... Maybe... Just maybe... I should humiliate Haruhi in front of everyone? But how?
I thought and thought until an idea popped into my mind. I laughed wickedly at just the thought of it.
"This plan will surely not backfire!" As soon as I got home, I asked the chef, Melissa, to cook some classy food that Haruhi doesn't know how to eat. She obeyed my order then she cooked it. It is not eaten using your bare hands, you eat it with a fork. I'm sure Haruhi will eat it with her bare hands!
Party time, 8:00 PM.
The introductions were done and then uncle introduced Haruhi, Kyouya, and me.
"These two girls are on a challenge this month, whoever wins it gets to be Kyouya's wife. Would you please introduce yourselves?" Uncle spoke on the microphone.
"I'm Haruhi Fujioka! Yoroshiku onegaishimasu!" Haruhi went first bowing down.
"I'm Kyouya Otori, son of Yoshio Otori. My father told me that I'm inhertiting the Otori's Medical."
"I'm Renge Houshakuji, my father is Mr. Yoshio's business partner. Fancy meeting you all here." I finally introduced myself to them.
"That's nice, what does Haruhi-san's father do?" One person asked. I looked at Haruhi who was blushing in embarrassment. I wonder why.
"Yeah, what does Ms. Haruhi's father do?" They all started to whisper to one another and demanded for Haruhi's answer. How low.
"M-my father works as an entertainer at an okama bar..." She grabbed the courage to speak.
*Mumble mumble* *whisper whisper* Everyone now learned that Haruhi was just a commoner.
Dinner came and then the food Melissa cooked just for Haruhi, arrived at their table. I sat a few tables away from them. Haruhi started to eat it in a commoner's manner as the people frowned at her. "Ugh, is that Kyouya's soon to be fiance? Renge's better." I heard people whisper. I grinned at Melissa and as soon as the party ended, I went to her.
"Thanks Melissa!" I handed her money to show my gratitude and went to my bedroom to sleep.
(Haruhi's P.O.V.)
Before I actually went to bed, I went to the chef, Melissa.
"Melissa-san, why is it that only I got to eat that food? Why didn't the waiters serve everyone that food?" I asked her.
"Haruhi-san, it's because we lacked ingredients and I thought that maybe you'd like it... All rich men ate that already so I thought that maybe I should give you a taste of that." She answered. I can't help but get sad... I can't do anything but I wish that I have the power to do something... To not embarrass my family and Kyouya... I went to my bedroom and wrote in my diary again.
"Dear diary, today is Mr. Otori's birthday. I got humiliated. Big time... I don't wanna write more about it since I don't wanna remember it... I just wish that that didn't happen..."