*** Reader alert: Adult themes

"Miyu, are you ready?" Hanako asked.

Miyu nodded quietly.

It's been almost a year since the scandal and Miyu was still busy as ever. The job offers to cast her as an actress did not slow down. In fact, they even increased. The downside was that they all wanted to cast her in adult movies.

Miyu was a rarity in the showbiz industry. Her innocent face and cute way of talking was not sexy but there was something seductive about seeing a cute innocent-looking girl doing adult scenes.

Miyu was not short of admirers but she did not entertain them. There was a really wealthy man named Matsuya Hiro who wanted to marry her but his parents were against it. Miyu did not care for him. He was delusional and she heard that he already had a fiancée so why the hell was he pursuing her?

He must have watched her movies and imagined that they were already dating and thought they just needed to get married.

Ridiculous.

If she was going to get married, it would be with Ren. She understood why Ren denied their relationship. Ren's career was something he had worked hard for and even if he had tried to protect her, his reputation would only be destroyed.

Miyu had decided to just let herself be destroyed. She no longer felt disgusted with the adult scenes she had to do. It was easier to just stop feeling anything.

"Miyu, here's your dress. Do you need help in putting it on?" Hanako asked.

Miyu shook her head and quietly took the almost sheer white dress she needed to wear for the scene.

"Hey, have you heard the news?"

"Yeah! Of course!"

"No one even knew those two were dating!"

"And she's even pregnant!"

"They look good together though. How lucky for her!"

Hanako went over to the two assistants out of curiosity.

"What's that? What are you talking about?" Hanako asked.

"Hanako-san, don't you watch the news anymore?" the assistant asked.

Hanako rarely watched the news ever since Miyu's scandal happened. The scandal that was never cleared up.

"No, what's it about?"

"Do you know Ren-san? He's getting married to Fumiyo!" The assistant said excitedly.

"Ren-san as in . . . ?"

Hanako looked at the picture. It was the same Ren who was Miyu's ex-boyfriend. He had a picture with a famous female actress who had an innocent image just like Miyu had before.

"Ren is getting married?"

It was Miyu. She had finished putting on the ridiculous skimpy outfit and she had overheard them.

"No, Miyu. It's a different one," Hanako said while panicking.

"No, let me see!" Miyu said and grabbed the assistant's phone to see the news article.

Miyu's eyes widened.

Ren. Her Ren. Ren who had promised to never leave her.

Miyu threw the phone on the floor.

The assistant screamed. "My phone!"

"Hanako, we're leaving," Miyu said, her eyes filled with resolute.

"What?!" Hanako said in shock.

Miyu stripped hastily, not minding the people around. She put on her jeans and shirt then grabbed Hanako's hand.

"Let's go!" Miyu said.

"No! What are you thinking?! You're schedule for a shoot now! You're going to be on camera in 5 minutes! You can't leave, Miyu!" Hanako said angrily.

"Do you think I care about that? Do you really think I won't mind walking out of this hell hole, Hanako?" Miyu asked with a smirk.

"You can't leave, Miyu!" Hanako said.

"Fine. Don't come with me," Miyu said and began to walk out of the set.

"Miyu!" Hanako shouted.

Miyu ran. She got inside her car and drove away leaving Hanako without looking back.

Miyu did not see Hanako's eyes burning with anger.

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Miyu had already memorized the location of the wedding. She would be able to get there in less than an hour. Her heart was pounding.

Ren.

His kind smile.

The dandelions he gave her.

His promise to never leave her.

She thought she was already over him but she was only holding back her feelings the past few months.

"Mother, I'm not going to be like you. I'm not going to let go of the man I want.

I'm not going to let him leave me," she whispered.

There was a traffic jam. She can't be late. She looked around to look for an alternate route then she saw it.

Her mouth opened in surprise then she smiled.

Miyu parked her car to a sidewalk and went inside a wedding dress shop.

"Welcome! How may I assist you, Madam?" A friendly-looking assistant asked then her eyes widened upon recognizing Miyu.

"A wedding dress for me. I need one fast. Can you do that?" Miyu asked, not bothering to talk in a cute manner anymore. She was in a hurry. She had to get to Ren before he says his wedding vows.

"Of course! Please come in! I'll just get the dresses that match your size!" The assistant said enthusiastically.

After a few minutes, Miyu emerged out of the shop wearing a beautiful wedding dress. It was an off-shoulder dress that showed off her shoulders, slender arms, collarbone, and the dip of her cleavage. It was decorated with white feathers and pearls which made her innocent aura more pronounced.

The people at the sidewalk and the people who were stuck in traffic stared at her in awe. She looked like an angel who was about to be wed. She was a perfect picture of purity, innocence, and loveliness.

Her short honey gold hair glistened under the sunlight. Miyu remembered the veil and secured it on top of her head.

Miyu got inside her car and began driving again.

Ren, your true bride is coming.

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"Where's Miyu? Why the fu*k didn't you stop her?! Arent you her fuc*king manager?!" The director shouted.

"Yes, I tried but there's just an emergency and Miyu had to leave immediately," Hanako said.

The assistants who were gossiping laughed.

"Emergency? Ren-san's wedding must be the emergency."

"She looked like Ren-san was going to die and she had to save him as soon as she heard about the wedding."

The director looked angrier than before. "Is that true, Hanako? Miyu left because of Ren-san's wedding?! So what do we do now? We have no actress or are you volunteering to be the actress, Hanako?!"

"N-no. She'll be back but the shooting needs to be rescheduled," Hanako said.

"Fu*k it. Tell her she's fired and she has to pay the penalties," the director said.

"No, please. Miyu will be back. We can have the shooting tomorrow instead please," Hanako pleaded.

"Fu*k off. You should have controlled your client better, Hanako," the director said.

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Miyu arrived at the venue. She got out of the car and began walking towards the entrance.

"Oh, the bride! Fumiyo-san, are you okay now? You said you'll be running late because you're feeling nauseous. You changed your wedding dress! You still look lovely as always. The groom is already there. Let's go!" A chatty middle-aged woman said. She must be the wedding organizer and because Miyu was wearing the veil, the woman did not notice that she was not talking to the real bride.

Miyu was dragged towards the entrance.

"Everyone, the bride is here! We can begin now!"

Miyu was given a bouquet of flowers. Dandelions. She smiled. It must be a sign.

The wedding music started and Miyu began walking.

Ren.

She could see him standing across the room. He was smiling brightly. He looked so handsome in his white suit.

Miyu could finally breathe. Yes, this was where she belonged.

Mother, I'm going to get married to my Prince Charming. I made it happen. I hope you can see me now.

"You look beautiful, my love," Ren said.

Miyu smiled.

"STOP! STOP THE WEDDING! SHE'S A FAKE!"

Everyone turned to see who had screamed so frantically.

It was Fumiyo. Her usual calm and pure demeanor was nowhere to be seen. She was filled with fury.

Fumiyo marched towards Ren and Miyu. She was wearing her wedding dress and now there were two brides. The people were shocked. The reporters were snapping pictures of them.

Ren realized the situation. He ripped off the veil from Miyu's head.

"It's not yet time to kiss the bride, Ren-san," Miyu said playfully.

"You . . . ," Ren said looking horrified.

"Who are you?! How dare you pretend to be the bride?!" Fumiyo screamed.

Miyu smiled. "My name is Hikari Miyu but you can call me Miyu desu!"

"Miyu,you shouldn't be here," Ren said.

"But you promised to never leave me and you left so I came to you instead! You even prepared these dandelions for me!" Miyu said.

"Miyu-san, it must be true then. You're his ex-girlfriend," Fumiyo said wearily.

"I'm not his ex. There were certain circumstances and we needed to separate but now Ren is ready to marry so I have to come back to him," Miyu said.

"Ren, talk to her. We can reschedule the wedding," Fumiyo said.

"No, we can just let her leave and we can continue the wedding!" Ren said.

"No, Ren. I think she deserves an explanation. You owe her that. Don't you pity her?" Fumiyo said.

"Ren, why should you pity me? What is she talking about?" Miyu asked.

Ren sighed. "Fine. Let's talk."