I felt something on my forehead. The same light and feathery touch I felt when I was sleeping in flight. I think the same touch I felt when I slept at Gouenji's place but it was on my lips that time. A very soft and warm presence. Comfort and a fuzzy feeling flowed in me through that touch. May be I am having the same consecutive dreams. I felt the touch gone and the daze I was in also gone, I don't know after how much time though. It could be seconds or even hours since we or at least I don't have the sense of time when asleep. I opened my eyes and jerked back in shock sine I found Gouenji's face close to mine. After the initial shock faded away I observed that he is standing beside the sofa and bent down making his face closer to mine and hence the shock after waking up.

"What are you doing?" I asked wondering what made him be in that position.

"I was going to wake you up." He said without missing a beat. "We will be late for today's plans if you don't wake up and get ready. It's 9:00 a.m."

Does he really have to bend and keep his face close o mine to wake me up? May be he is planning to shout in my ear to wake me up? It is possible. Then it is a good thing I woke up before he can do that. But will he do things as childish as shouting in my ears? He is not like that. But then again if it is to torture me I bet he would.

I sat upright and found the Greek God in casual wear with a beanie on top. Beanie looks good on him and then again what doesn't look good on him? Poor me and my appearance! No! Don't have such depressing thoughts early in the morning. Time to get ready! I went to the closet and opened the bag G packed to get some clothes. I wonder what she packed! I opened my bag zip and checked it twice to ensure that it is my bag. It seems so but then why?

                                                                      //Gouenji's Outfit//

"Gouenji, my bag wasn't switched anywhere right?"

"Yes, why?" He asked back.

"These clothes aren't mine." I said taking out the clothes inside. It has a dress, a plain light pink puffy dress, no addition designs or something, just plain dress from top to bottom, very good one I have to say, a blue lace dress which would end up at  my knees and a skirt which would be a little below the knee for me with a top over it, very revealing lingerie pairs and what seemed to be thigh length thin night silk gowns. Those are definitely not mine. All I have are jeans and track suits and casual cheap T-shirts for night wear. Summer dresses, one or two but definitely not that lace dress. No skirts at all and no dresses which looked even remotely good like that. Though I am not a dresses person I bet I would buy that pink dress if I saw one in the shop. It is really good, my type of dress. Plain puffy dresses or should I say wavy with more cloth which gives the feeling of a princess

"They are new ones." He said and then I noticed that indeed they are. They don't have any tags on them but I too should agree they looked indeed new.

"Whose bag got exchanged with mine? They look really expensive and good. Wait what do I do about my clothes then?" I wondered out loud.

"That is your bag. It didn't get exchanged with anyone."

"How can you be so confident about that? If my bag didn't get exchanged then whose clothes are these?" I said pointing to these dresses.

"G."

"What?"

"G." He said again.

"I heard you. What do you mean by G. Wait, are you saying that G packed these? That is possible since there is no chance for my bag to get mixed up with someone else. Oh wait! May be she kept her clothes in my bag and mine are in hers." I said putting these back to go and give return her the bag.

"No, I don't believe so."

"What do you mean?" Why does he have answer for anything? Is he also a part of her plan? Nah! That couldn't be! He wouldn't get involved in things relating to me. His dislike for me is too much.

"I believe G packed these dresses for you to wear. All these dresses are your size, not hers. I believe she made these dresses. They look good."  These dresses are really good! Have I told you that G is a fashion designer? She has her very own brand and I love her work. She is a pro in her field. And Gouenji  is really a great master. He can say that these fit me just by looking at it.Really great! Oh wait that is not the point here. Why am I always missing the main point when it comes to great master? I have to keep myself in check. I can't seem to control myself from admiring him!

What is that G thinking packing these for me? She packed sufficient for the two days but they are very expensive. They are decent and good looking but what about those revealing lingerie pairs and the sexy night gown. Is she trying to set me up to seduce him? It is possible knowing her and how she is so set to pair me up with him. Screw you and your ideas G! No the mistake is mine. I should have doubted that she would resort to something like this. But how can I check each and everything and anticipate her moves? She is really a big headache.

"I suppose we can't go back to my apartment to get my clothes."

"Nope, we can't."

"Guess I have to sleep in this again." I can't wear this flimsy thigh length silky night gown. He will have a case filed against me for trying to seduce him even though I am not. Moreover I can't wear these kind of things.

"No, we can't have that."

"What do you mean?" I asked him with hope, hoping that he is going to show a solution

"You can't wear the same night dress again if you are staying in the same room as mine."

"Then what am I supposed to wear?"

"That's your problem." I scoffed internally! Yeah, yeah my problem. It is definitely my problem that I thought you would help me out by suggesting something. But you definitely won't, not when you enjoy torturing me so much!

"If I say I will stay with G." I asked slowly testing the waters.

"No, we can't have that either. You are staying in the same room as me."

"If I wear this after getting it washed?"

"This is winter so it won't be dried by night time. You can't use the hotel's washing. They are.......out of service. This hotel doesn't have that kind of service. Other washing machines in this area don't have working driers because of the increased load."

Why do I feel that he is not telling the truth? There is no washing facility in this big hotel? People staying out would definitely bring enough dresses with them but what if they get stained? Then this hotel is seriously lacking. Would they buy new dress then? May be they can but it can't be done in all the situations. Is he trying to take his anger out on me? That could be since I discovered recently that I am his personal entertainer.

"And what do you suppose I do?"

"Like I said that is your problem. You can wear the night dress she gave."

G! You are so dead when I see you!

"How can I wear that in front of a guy? It is so revealing."

"The same way you wore the birthday gift she gave, I believe it is less revealing than that." If I am some cartoon character I am sure there would be some coming out from my ears and nose with a very red face. I am super pissed. This guy sure knows what buttons to press!

"Get ready! I don't want to be late." He said and turned his back to me being impatient. I took the sundress with me and stomped huffing to the bathroom. I took a quick shower and soon we all gathered at the lobby in the hotel. I like this blue dress. It is a simple navy blue dress with full hands. I really want to be angry with G for exchanging this bag with me but the girl inside me has already forgiven her because of beautiful dresses she made for me. Plain, simple and classic, that's my style in dresses and she sure knows that!

                                                               //Astrea's dress//

"So what are the plans for now?" I asked them.

"First breakfast. I believe no one ordered room service."

"Okay, my family owns a hotel in this area. Let us go there. We can eat for free." Aram said. I shrugged and followed him. Aram offered to give me a ride but he relented when I glared at him. So we got out in two cars. Gouenji, Robert and G in one car, Aram, Kidou and I in another one. Bsiaclly Kidou and Aram kidnapped me, each one grabbing an arm saying that since Gouenji had me all night I should be with them. I relented since I believe I would enjoy their company more than Mr.Devil. I think I have more names for him than anyone. What can I say? Master has so many talents that he gets on names from me. I insisted that Kidou drive the car. I can't believe in Aram's driving any more.

"Do you get involved in business?" I asked Aram out of curiosity.

"Yes, I do. It is a part of my preparation for taking over the business. I believe Gouenji and Kidou get involved in their family business."

"I see."

"Yes, our lives are a little different from the others. We have our future decided with our birth. We have to strive to meet their expectations, a great burden in fact. We can't decide what we want."

"Do you want to do something else?"

"Luckily no. I didn't have any particular interest in any specific area. So when I took part in these business dealings as a part of my training I found them interesting. So, it's not like I am being forced into this, though some do get forced to take over their family business. If you want something else you would have to fight for it."

"What about you Kidou?"

"Me. My mom is a doctor and my dad is in business field, pharmaceutical company to be exact. So I had the option to be either a doctor or a business person. I chose business. I blame Gouenji for that. He influenced me too much."

"I don't think so. You made the decision right?"

"Yes, I did. But this business world is too cruel. Either you have to be the best out there or you will be crushed. It is a cut throat world without mercy where past or the future doesn't matter, only the present counts and how well you can secure the future. But that is also one of the challenges that attracted me to this field."

"Difficult I see. What about G? I never asked her but is she too some kind of heir?"

"Ah yes!" Aram answered. "Her mother was a top model and runs some fashion lines." That explains her looks and fashion sense. May be she also got influenced by her mother and opened these fashion lines. "Her father runs some business I think."

"Hmm." I nodded. "What about Robert?"

"No! A normal one with an abnormal brain. I believe he would be the next Einstein."

"What line of business are you in Aram?"

"Hotels. Why are you suddenly interested in our business backgrounds? Did someone bribe you to know out secrets? Are you a spy now?" Aram teased.

I mock glared at him. "Yeah, yeah. I received a billion dollars to reveal your secrets."

"That's too cheap! He is cheating you! Cut off the deal with him. You will receive much more than that for the information. Look for another one." I punched him lightly.

"But seriously, why the sudden interest?"

"How can call myself your friend if I don't know what everyone knew? That's why I am trying to get the basic information."

"Tell us about yourself too since we are going at it."

"You guys already know. Isn't there a report on me that Gouenji got? Anyways I am a normal person. My dad's a surgeon and my mom stays at home. And I am the only daughter who they got at a late age. I think that sums it up."

"I believe you forgot to add that you hate guys."

"No, I don't. If I hate guys, then what am I doing in a car with guys? I just don't date."

"Why?"

"I don't know. I never felt like dating. I mostly exude don't approach me aura unconsciously and a nerdy feeling, so guys don't approach me. Whoever approached me were all perverts. They had that look which told me that what they want is not me but my body. I never felt good about them so I outright rejected. Never met a good man I guess. I wonder where my dream boy is? My shining knight in white armour and on a flying horse where are you?" I sighed dramatically making fun.

"I am sorry but you shining knight is now in the car before us and he is in a casual wear." Kidou said.

"Don't tell me you are also rooting for us like G." I asked very, very horrified at the ridiculous idea.

"Isn't it obvious?" Aram asked.

"What is?" I blanched. What is making all of them think so?

"That you two suit each other. A pair made in heaven."

"I believe it is hell rather than heaven. Can't you all see that he can barely stand in my presence? He loves to torture me and finds great entertainment in my misery." I huffed folding my hands. Even remembering it gives me chills.

"I think you are the only one who doesn't see it. We can literally see the love in his eyes for you and his jealousy when I am even just a little close to you. It is fun to provoke him." Aram answered.

"I believe he is a little in denial." Kidou continued.

"Just a little more push and he will be out in the open." Aram replied.

"Let us hope so. After all he hated girls his entire life. Moreover because of his good looks, sound background and superb brain everyone was after him and it made him hate them even more so. If I was in his position I believe I too would find it difficult to know who is true and who is false. They were shameless and the tricks they used were all so obvious and dirty. He always kept women a good 5 k.m away from him. I even lost hope to see some girl in his life. If you said that there would be a girl whom he would hug before Destiny came in picture I have to say I would laugh at your face."

"Hey! Don't talk like I am not here." I pouted. "When did he even hug me?"

Aram flashed photos of me and Gouenji in an almost hug when my grandpa died, him carrying me princess style when I was weak and recently when I fell on him yesterday.

"That is not a hug." I tried to defend myself.

"Yet. You didn't hug yet." Kidou said emphasizing the 'yet' part. "Do you believe if I say no girl was even able to touch him. They even tried fake slipping to fall on him by accident. But somehow every time Gouenji avoided them each and everytime and soon he became untouchable. That's why there was so much fuss in the college about you. They are now betting as to when you two will become a couple officially." I didn't know there was bet going on about us. Screw you guys. None of you are going to win since we will never be together. "Even for official meets where they mentioned to come along with a date he always went alone. Never went together with someone even just for formality. That's why the tablets and media exploded with your pictures when he carried you. That is a very big news. In fact they got clear pictures of you but he threatened to close down whoever prints your picture. No one could dare go against Shuuyas. So they settled with a blurry picture."

"Shuuya corps. Is it really that powerful?"

"Yes." Both of them replied at once.

"Shuuyas deal with technology right?"

"Yes, anything with technology you can find with them. They provide the best and hence the demand. Gouenjii never compromises on anything, he needs even the minute details to be perfect. That's why they also refer to him as demon boss in the company. What we deem as perfect, he manages to find fault with them."

"Being perfect is good but doesn't that bring complaints from the employees."

"Yes it would if he only complains. He also suggests solutions for them and he solves some on his own. Most of the products are his ideas. Now he is just helping his dad and is not getting involved with the company entirely. I believe if he puts his entire concentration not just the shuuya corps but the entire world will see a new era."

"Master is really great. I agree with you. His intelligence is on an entire new level. All the more to prove we can't be together." I said and both of them exchanged a look with each other but before they can say something more we reached the hotel putting an unspoken end to our discussion.

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