The journey to happiness

Teenage years

Loud neighing of horses broke out in the greenery as two horses, an all black and a red horse ran at high speeds avoiding obstacles. It wasn't really a race but merely some fun to the riders. Or was it?

Joette had a small smile on her face, which looked relaxed and gentle but her thoughts were far from it. 

Why is this person so haunting? Can't I have a moment of fun alone? If this continues my face will be fixed on a permanent smile.  And what's with this speed? Does he think he can win?

Aaron was laughing wildly. After so many years he has already let go of his disguise and has pulled many pranks on Joette. He just loves the gentle smile on his enemy getting wider from anger and the cute dimples…. Wait no, I meant I love to anger her! Although it's getting harder and harder to get her angry. Sheesh, the indulgent expression is also fun! Even those parents of mine don't indulge me so. She's so interesting! I love challenges.

Aaron has also adapted to the gender mismatch of his enemy and can skillfully call him a girl without laughing. He has even contributed to giving her story books and fairy tales at almost all occasions. Those were very useful. At least now his enemy does look like a naive wealthy girl who indulges her fiance. Even after reading so many books he doesn't suspect his gender. Why? Because Aaron took trouble to give her an entire reading space with carefully selected books. The people at his fiance’s home are either not aware of the problem or are actively avoiding it.

I wonder how long it will take for the enemy to realize everything? By the way, it will be no fun to tease him after regaining his memories. It will be best if I just make him forget some memories he has of this world and then taunt him and then he remembers them again. I'm a genius! Wouldn't he suffer from double shock! Let's forget this! It's time for me to win! Wheeeeeeeee~

Aaron yelled, “Joette~ please~” 

Joette's heart softened. She has a soft spot for such begging voices. So even though she knows this is a gremlin and no cutie, she just wants to hand him everything. She sighed.

Hey, I'll just indulge him. After all, he's my chosen husband candidate. That face ughhhh…

Joette slowed down and Aaron went ahead of her, winning the not-really-a-race. They both went back and changed their clothes. Joette asked the servant to prepare some juice and went to the flower garden with Aaron. 

Aaron sat next to Joette putting his head in her lap. He never had much physical contact with humans or any other species in fact. Most of the time it was while fighting. He never put his vulnerable spots such as head near anyone but Joette. He saw this action done by his new parents and felt it will help in the future prank on Joette. Main reason is that head-pats feel really good. The feeling of being endlessly indulged rather than being chased down or showing fear is also novel. He likes it very much!

Joette combed Aaron's blonde hair with her fingers. He didn't know why but he always had an urge to touch her finance’s hair. (System: QAQ those are my head-pats) His fiance also seems to like it so this has become one of the leisure activities between the two.

“School starts tomorrow. We'll be in the same grade. Are you ready?” Aaron squinted his eyes in comfort and asked Joette.

Mrs. Susan, Joette's mother, had her studying in the house since childhood. Only on the persistent insistence of Aaron's parents did she reluctantly agree. She had been teaching Joette things to avoid the discovery of her real gender. Joette as usual took this as an instruction to complete the tasks just like all the unexplainable instructions she received since she was a child. 

Joette didn't have much reaction to this thing about school. Most of her mood swings come from vigorous activities and her fiance who is just special. She already knows that what she had when she first met this person was not love at first sight but burning anger. With the acquaintance she has started to like staying beside him.

He's annoying but I have the urge to stay beside him. The urge to just stare at this person to prevent him from destroying the world. Haha. Surely this is pure liking. Don't people in love always want to stay together? 

“I have everything ready along with the tissues and change of clothes for you so that you can play in mud to your heart’s desire.” There was a smile in Joette's eyes. Her already beautiful eyes were sparkling, making Aaron go in somewhat of a trance.

Aaron broke free from his stupor and said happily, “Prepare some for yourself too! There are some sports there I can take you to do! We can roll into mud together.” 

In their laughter the next day came. The two teenagers of similar heights stood in front of the car trunk as the servants took their bags out. Both were wearing uniforms that looked the same except one had a ribbon tied to her neck, had long raven hair tied up with the same ribbon and was standing in a ladylike posture. If not for her beautiful face one would mistake her for a boy just from the silhouette. The one standing next to her had blonde hair shining in the sun and beautiful Ruby eyes that looked incredibly charming which makes anyone indulge until they are lost in it. 

His charming ruby eyes were now looking into black eyes of the girl opposite but the girl was completely unfazed by his charm, still wearing a gentle smile. 

“I'll introduce you to my playmates! Although they are not as fun as you, they are still sufficient for everyday needs.”