I’m sitting across from the damn prince, he caught me while I was eating breakfast at a little restaurant. I think he might be following me...

“So, what do you want?”

“I’m here to invite you to a little gathering that I thought you might be interested in..”

“No thanks.”

“Oh really? Because all the other finalists said yes.”

“What exactly are you planning?”

“Nothing at all, I just thought you might like a little chance to meet your competition.”

Prince Jacob rests his head onto his palm while flashing me a smug smile. I don’t like this but if I can meet the competition, it could be worth it.

“Fine, I’ll come but if I smell anything not right, I will leave.”

“Perfect and trust me, everything will go smoothly...”

Me and prince Jacob get up from our seats then leave the restaurant, waiting for us outside is a golden carriage pulled by horses. We get in and the driver cracks the whip.

“So, where is this little gathering?”

“My estate, it’s quite lovely...”

“Will there be other people besides the finalists?”

“Nobles, guests and servants, not many people. Getting crowd sick? Don’t worry if you get unwell, I’ll take care of you.”

Again, he gives me a smug grin.

“I think I’ll be fine, thanks.”

“If you say so...”

We arrive at the prince's estate quickly, it’s huge almost the size of a complete castle.At the front, is a beautiful garden walkway to the front entrance.

The carriage stops and we both exit. A bunch of butlers and maids come from the estate front entrance. One maid stands out from the rest, she has long black hair and round glasses.

“Welcome back young master, the rest of your guests ate waiting in the garden.”

“Thank you, Olga. Come Kaito, the gathering is in the back.”

We walk on a small path to the back where there is a large garden filled with beautiful flowers, it's even got a large fountain in the middle. There are already a lot of guests at this place.

As soon as the guests see the prince, they crowd around. I use this chance to slip away to a terrace that’s located in a corner of the garden.

I look around to see if I can spot any of the other finalists but I can’t seem to spot any.

I feel a hand land on my shoulder so I turn around and it’s Sylvia, she is wearing an amazing red dress that makes her look stunning.

“So, I see you were also invited to this, Kaito?”

“Another event that I don’t like but still go to.”

“Well then, you must secretly like them.”

“Maybe...”

“So, how you been this last month?”

“Busy training.”

“Same here, I didn’t have any time with friends.”

“Hey Sylvia, can I ask you a question?”

“Sure, what is it?”

“Ever wondered if you truly matter in this world, or if you are just a fleeting moment like dust in the wind?”

“Sure, I have. I think most people have but then I just remember that no matter what, as long as people care about me that means that I matter.”

She looks at me and gives me a smile as bright as a summer's day, all my insecurities quickly disappear. Damn… Sometimes, I think it’s not fair to be that pretty.

“Good answer.”

I just stare off into the sky, not really thinking. Sylvia moves in close to me and does the same. I have to say, maybe coming here was the right thing to do. Still don’t trust the prince though...

“Sylvia, so we finally meet again.”

A male voice comes from behind us. I feel Sylvia grip my hand very tightly.

I turned around to see a teenager with long red hair tied back into a ponytail, he is good looking. He is also wearing a red suit with golden lining shaped to look like a sun.

“What are you doing here?”

“I’m here to see you once more, my love.”

“Excuse me but who exactly are you?”

“Oh pardon my rudeness, I am Xander of the Crimson Sun clan pleasure to meet your acquaintance”

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