QUEEN
There will be a premiere night in Federal that is why we will be gone for a week and my birthday is also coming up. Dad said that they will hold a party for me in the company even though I said that I don't want to. I wanted to invite Vermont, but the thought of introducing him to my family filled me with nervous hesitation. I'm still not ready.
Standing before the mirror, I picked out the perfect accessories for the evening. I settled on a Chanel-style pearl necklace, its was perfect enough to complement my black Gucci dress, black stilettos, and a matching small purse. As I glanced over at my brothers in their tailored suits, they looked like they had just stepped out of a high-end magazine.
"You two look expensive tonight," I teased, earning smirks from both of them.
"Not as good as you."
"Psh, Let's go." I look at my brothers and I accept their hands. 
The moment we arrived, flashing cameras lit up the night, and the red carpet stretched before us. The paparazzi's shouts and the blinding flashes made it impossible to move unnoticed, so we plastered on smiles and posed for the cameras.
"Finally, the starts of the night, please welcome Junno Lades, Carlene Enzo. And welcome to our executives are also to our beloved CEO."
"Why don't we go inside?" I asked my brothers and they nod.
"Tomorrow will be the showing of Love, Yuri in 400 cinemas nationwide..." the announcer continued.
"Pst, Queen!" I turned and saw Akie, she is radiant in her red dress and her ash-brown hair was styled perfectly.
"Hi."
"I was happy to see you tonight, there are famous people here that its making mr nervous." she whispered, clutching her bag tighter. I chuckled.
"Oh, before I forgot, congratulations on the release of your first single."
"Thank you!"
"How is it?"
"Feels like I'm in heaven." we said excitedly and we both laughed. Our laughter was cut short when I noticed Junno and Carlene being interviewed by reporters. My stomach churned just looking at them.
"Let's go inside." I said quickly at Akie. "My brothers are still caught up with interviews."
"Ah, yes." We take a seat and after half-hour finally, the interview was already done. As we watch the movie deep inside, I want to puke then I look at thr person beside me and I saw Akie started to cry.
"Why are you crying?" I whispered and my face crumpled at her answer.
"Can't you feel the intense love of Archer for Yuri? If I were Archer I would also die for a girl like Yuri. That is the love I want to feel." She sniffed, her voice trembling with emotion. I rolled my eyes. “
"No." She look at me with a dumb face as if I’d just declared the earth was flat. No one can change my mind, I hate that couple.
"Are you even a human?" I handed her tissues while suppressing the urge to roll my eyes again.
"Of course I am."
"I was really happy to meet you Archer, thank you for loving me. And I'm sorry if I..."
"Don't say something like that, Yuri."
"Please, Forgive me."
I watch it with a blank face, but the last line of Yuri hit me. I suddenly remember him.
And at the end of the movie, you can see Archer walking alone wearing all black, autumn leaves were falling down then suddenly...
"Archer." He slowly looks and you can see his face brighten.
"Hi." And suddenly the title Love, Yuri flashed and the end. 
"Shit, what was that? Hey tell me is that really, Yuri?"
"I think."
"So she was alive? Give back my tears!"
"Akie." I sighed, and she quickly apologized. We all clapped and some of them stood up, I stayed seated then I think the emcee goes in front and there we saw a piano.
"Once again give a round of applause for Mr. Junno Lades and Ms. Carlene Enzo. That is another masterpiece."
"Thank you!"
"May I call for Mr. Thunder to sing the Movie Soundtrack." We watch him as he plays the piano and he has a good voice.
"I'm in love with him." she whispered dreamily. I look at Akie and sighed. She was taking videos of the singer and I shake my head.
"Please, not him."
"Why not? He's hot."
"It's just he doesn't date anybody, nor touch a woman he is allergic to girls," I whispered it to her ear and she laugh. I hope our voice was not heard in the video.
"It's just a rumor."
"I already warned you." I muttered and she just chuckle.
The premiere night ended well and the next day my brothers go to the company to help our parents while I just stayed here in the house. It's kinda boring to stay and just read books the whole day. Me and Vermont are also exchanging messages, sometimes he calls me when he has a vacant.
"Let's go shopping today." I look at Akie and sighed.
"I'm not in the mood." I slumped back on the sofa and sighed deeply. She rolled her eyes dramatically, planting her hands on her hips. "What?"
"Come on." she whined, grabbing my hand and shaking it like a child begging for candy. "I need to release my stress." I raised my eyebrows and she pouted.
"What the hell?"
"Please?"
"Just what the hell happened?"
"So... last night I was invited to this party in the bar and guess what? Thunder was there! I actually had the chance to dance with him!"
"Okay..." I trailed off and she sighed.
"And then he suddenly passed out because of drunkenness'. I'm crying!" She grabbed her hair, she groaned, throwing her head back. I couldn’t help but laugh at her.
"You had a chance to dance with him so what's the problem here?" Her face fell, and she crossed her arms.
"I meet him a while ago and he didn't recognize me."
"Damn, you're right that hurt."
"Exactly!" she exclaimed, dramatically clutching her chest like she’d been personally wronged by fate.
"I already told you not to get involved with him," I reminded her with a sigh.
"Yeah, I should focus on my career first."
"Good luck on that."
"But I can't forget that night!" I slap my forehead and she continue to rant how much she love Thunder.
The next day, Akie and I finally went shopping. She practically dragged me from store to store, filling her car with shopping bags. After our shopping spree, we ended the day with dinner at a cozy little restaurant, laughing over dessert.
"I enjoy our date." Akie said with a grin as she slid into the driver’s seat.
"Same here." We talked about showbiz on our way home. I gave her tips and give her hints. When we reached our house, I immediately get my things and get off her car.
"Wait a minute!" She said and reached for something in the back seat. "Tadah!" I smile as she handed me a small, neatly wrapped box.
"I know your birthday is still tomorrow but I will greet you now, Advance happy birthday, Queen!"
"Thanks."
"Don’t open it until tomorrow." and she winked at me.
"Yes, ma'am."
"Gotta go now, or my manager will get mad."
"Be safe on your way."
"Thanks." I wave my hand and watch her car leave and after five minutes, Ace’s car pulled in front of our gate.
"So, how's your day?" he asked as he stepped out.
"It's fun. How's your work in the company?"
"It's fine, still the same." Ace helped me bring the shopping bags and then he looks at the box I'm holding.
"Akie's gift for me." He nod and we go inside, I told Ace that I had already eaten and I'm gonna rest.
"Got it," the maids help me to arrange my new clothes, bags, and shoes in my closet.
"Thank you."
Finally alone, I changed into my pajamas and sank into bed. Sleep came quickly and was woken up at 11:45 when my phone vibrated.
Vermont
Are you already asleep?
11:45
I rubbed my eyes, squinting at the screen.
Me
Nope
11:46
I stretched and yawned, deciding to head downstairs for a glass of water to shake off the drowsiness.
Vermont
Just want to check you.
How's your day?
11:49
Me
I think we will be back there on Saturday
Everything is great, how about you?
11:50
Vermont
I miss you...
11:51
Me
I miss you too.
See you soon.
11:53
He didn’t text back, and I assumed the conversation was over. Returning to my room, I climbed back into bed, letting the silence of the night lull me. Just as my eyes fluttered shut, my phone buzzed again—this time, a call.
Vermont was calling me.
"Hello."
(...)
I look at my phone and the call is still ongoing, did he accidentally call me? But the other end was silent except for the faint sound of his breathing.
"Vermont?"
(I love you.)
He said softly, his voice trembling slightly.
My heart skipped a beat, and I forgot how to breathe.
(Happy birthday.)
He added, breaking the silence. I look at the time on my phone and it was already midnight.
"Thank you..."
(I bet you're a bit disappointed that I didn't text back.)
"Well, a little bit. I was about to sleep." I closed my eyes and listen to his laughter.
(Come back here fast, I already miss you.)
"Eh? I miss you too, it's kinda boring here." I replied, my cheeks warming
(Of course, it will be boring. Well, I'm not there.)
I laughed and yawned.
(I'll end the call now, goodnight.)
"Ok, Goodnight." He ends the call and I go back to sleep. The next day I woke up because someone is knocking on my room and when I opened it, I saw my brothers.
"Happy Birthday!!" they shouted in unison.
"Thank you."
"Get dressed and go down, we will give our gifts there." It was Ace and I nod. I nodded, choosing a simple red dress from my closet before heading down. When I reached the dining room, King was waiting with a sparkling tiara in his hands.
"Happy birthday again, Queen." he said, placing the tiara on my head.
"Thank you! So, where's my gift?" I teased, flashing them both a smile.
"Here." King said, and I laugh as I closed my eyes as they leaned to kiss my cheek, and Ace then followed.
"Oh, look."
"We look cute here." I look at the picture of us.
"Yeah, it was cute." I need to frame this.
"Queen, you go sit there so we can eat now."
"Okay." I smiled and sat down, the maids were filming the whole thing and then they started to sing.
"Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday, Dear Queen. Happy Birthday to you."
"Now blow the candle." I closed my eyes, clasping my hands together. I did wish first before blowing out the candle.
'Lord, thank you for another year, please continue to bless our family—and me.'
With a deep breath, I blew out the candles, earning applause from everyone around the table
Ace slice the cake and give me a big portion. The table is filled with different food. King then put pasta and salad in my plate. After we eat my brothers give their gifts, King's gift was a mid-length belted pleated dress beige Technical cotton Gabardine from Dior and Ace's gift was Gucci 1955 Horsebit shoulder bag.
"Thanks." I smile widely as I hugge them.
That evening, I wore the dress and bag they had given me, pairing them with Akie’s gift, which is a Rose gold plated pandora ME Link chain Bracelet. We attended the party our parents had arranged at the company, but it felt more like an obligation than a celebration. The atmosphere was stiff, the room was filled with corporate faces and polite conversations about businesz. I smiled and nodded through the night, but my mind kept wandering back to the quiet and intimate morning celebration with my brothers.
—IAmRoseee