Natsumi
I just ball my hand into my fist as I looked ahead.
Me, known to have no emotions. Princess as cold as ice or colder than ice when speaking and dealing now feels angry.
"Good evening ladies and gentlemen."
I feel angry, not at the speaker in front of us but because of the guests who came that I did not expect.
Well, what do you expect from Mr. and Mrs. Harakazumi? They love surprises.
I noticed that Jenthrix was stunned in the foreground. I think he knows them.
"We have also waited a long time for this opportunity. This is a big announcement that will make our family popular. It is not very popular. It will strengthen the association of our families."
They have yet to leave the Salcedo couple's side.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I like you to meet my wife, my love, Jaymie Salcedo-Miller."
Deafening applause could be heard throughout the area because of the news they heard.
I was no longer surprised by this news. Everything about Jaymie’s husband I already know because Michelle already got it.
"Sorry, but I need to go." Jenth suddenly stood up as I stood up and walked away.
"Where are you going? Is there a problem?"
"My head hurts, I need to rest. Please just tell Jaymie."
I couldn't wait for what he would say. I need to get out of this place.
I immediately command the vehicle to left the place as soon as I got out of the venue.
"Princess."
"In the mansion, Tito Luis."
He never asked again. This is the time I have not prepared for.
"Ate, h-how are you?"
Alexis greeted me immediately. She was nervous. She just followed me until I could enter my room. Until I came out of the room she was still following me.
"Where are you going?"
"Somewhere."
I immediately stopped walking when the door opened and the two people I was avoiding entered. Behind them are my nervous cousins.
"Princess, I miss you." the woman with my cousins immediately hugged me.
"How are you my Princess?" the man with her hugged me next.
I just stood there and didn't say a word. Feeling what the people in front of me will do next.
"My decision is final."
"Father, Nami is still young. You can't force her like that."
I stopped walking when I heard my name outside Dad’s library.
Why was my name included in their conversation?
"Father. Nami does everything you want. But just don't do it. She'll just get away from us. We can't force her."
I can still hear what they talked about five years ago.
Now that they are here in front of me, the anger I feel intensifies.
"Why are you here? You are supposed to be in Japan managing our business. There is no problem here, the business is doing fine so you can leave and go back to Japan."
I see the shock on their faces. What do they expect? That I would be happy to meet them after all?
"Nami!" Zeke and KC said at the same time.
"We just want to see you," said Mom.
"You've seen me, you can leave now." my cold response.
It hurts to hear but they need to hear what I want to say.
"Nami, enough!"
"Fine, you can stay here. I'm just leaving."
I couldn't wait for what they would say. I'd better get away from this place right away.
Why is all this happening today? I am not ready for this event yet.
"Miss Nami, your drink."
"Thanks."
Even this liquor that I drink, can't do anything to forget all the problems I have.
"Sen." I call the bartender.
"Don't tell them that I'm here. Okay?"
He thought about what I was referring to but he immediately got what I wanted to happen so he nodded quickly.
"Give me one more," I said.
"But Miss, you already have three--"
"I said give me another one. The hard one."
"Coming right up Miss."
I stood first at the bar counter and looked at the people dancing on the dance floor. Two storey bar with all kinds of drinks and some VIP rooms for those people who need to cool down their body. Famous DJs can be seen here every night.
I immediately returned to my seat. Right up and that's what I'm asking for.
"Miss Nami, Sir Zy called earlier."
"What did you tell him?"
"Just like you said."
"Good."
I check my phone and there! Lots of missed calls and text messages. What else can I expect to see on my phone?
Jenthrix?
I open his text message. He also had missed calls.
From: Jenthrix
Are you fine?
Are you home?
Did you take some medicine to ease the pain in your head?
Are you asleep?
Why are you not answering my calls?
Maybe you're asleep.
Good night. Rest well.
This is my heart again. It's abnormal again. Why is it like this every time that man thinks or enters my mind? Am I attracted to him? But it shouldn't. I will marry someone I don't know. No matter what I do, I can't stop them but I can make a way for that not to happen.
But they will still insist. Do not know! I no longer knew what to do with my life.
"It's not here huh? You think the reason you told my bartender will get through?"
Even though I no longer looked I already knew who spoke. I prompted Sen to give me more drinks. I’m not in the mood to speak.
"You don't intend to talk to me?"
I was about to take another drink when suddenly someone took it from my hand.
"You're rude too aren't you? You know I'm going to drink, then you took it?!"
"If I hadn't taken it, you wouldn't have talked to me yet."
"I'm not in the mood to talk."
I was going to take the drinks from him but he suddenly took them away. Fuck! What's wrong with him?!
"Enough Nami! You're already drunk!"
"What's wrong with you? I can still manage myself, Zeke. And one more thing, I'm not drunk yet."
I took my liquor in his hand before he could speak.
"One more," I said.
"No! Don't give her another drink. That's enough Nami."
"And who told you to command me?" I ask him coldly.
I looked at him intently from head to toe.
"Why are you here? Are they sending me?"
I prompted Sen to give me another drink.
"No, I'm just worried about you. You don't answer our calls."
"I'm not too young to say where I am going."
"But you're still a girl."
"I'm in the legal age."
"But still, you're still a woman!"
"I can manage myself. So stop, okay?"
He sat down next to me and drank as well.
I guess all of the problems, I have. Why is this? I need a break in this.
"How is he?"
"Who?" I ask.
"Jenthrix. I know he's courting you."
"No, he's not. He's not saying he's courting me."
I just heard him laughing. Did I say something funny to make him laugh? All I know is he's asking how Jenthrix is. He can call the person to say hello, he even asked me.
"You like him, do you?"
I stopped drinking because of his question.
Am I like him? Do I like him? Why would I like him? And besides, I'm going to marry someone I don't know.
"Silent means yes." he laughed.
But, my heart beats faster when we look at each other. When I see him looking at me, I smile.
Is this a sign?
"Maybe? But... it's not possible."