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Chapter 9

'Eh? EH? EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHH!?'

The crowd continued to applaud, expressing their congratulations. 

Did your  dad just announce your engagement to Keigo, your foster brother? 

The sudden announcement of your engagement left you speechless and you just stood there not knowing what to think or how to feel. 

Y/N:

"Did you know?" 

You asked your foster brother who was still standing next to you without looking at him. He didn't answer. So, you asked again.

Y/N:

"Onii-chan. Did you know?"

He can hear the anger in your voice.

Keigo:

"Yes." 

He nodded in response, turning to look at you looking guilty.

Y/N:

"Why didn't you tell me?" 

You felt betrayed and set up by your own family. Before he could answer, you heard waltz music begin to play.

Dad:

"Ladies and Gentlemen, as a father, I couldn't be more proud of my children. With this engagement, Keigo will legally become my son. And there is no one better that I could entrust with my daughters happiness." 

'Happiness?! Is he serious?! If he wants to me to be happy, he could've at least talked to me about this!!'

You were now seething in anger, keeping your head down. You wanted to scream! You want to stop everything!

But you realized that tonight was for your dad and you did not want to disrespect him in front of his friends. So, you decided to just go with it until you get home to demand for an explanation.

Dad:

"And now, please make room on the dance floor as the couple have their dance." 

You turned looking at your dad. He was truly happy with the decision that he mad that he ignored the confusion on your face.

Keigo held out his hand to you, looking forlorn, to lead you to the dance floor.

Keigo:

"Come on, y/n." he whispered to get your attention.

You looked at his hand and hesitated to accept it. Placing your hand in Keigo's palm, he gently pulled you off the stage and led you to the dance floor.

The crowd watched you and Keigo begin to waltz. 

Y/N:

"Why didn't you tell me?" you whispered accusingly, making sure that only Keigo would hear you.

Your jaw tightened as you tried to keep your cool, not wanting to make a scene in front the guests.

Keigo:

"He told me not tell you. I'm really sorry, Baby Bird." 

He kept his gaze on you, his brows were furrowed and guilt was written across his face. If it was up to him, he would never subject you to a situation where you couldn't make a choice.

Y/N:

"And you're just going to agree with this? Aren't you going to say something?"  

Tears were now threatening to fall from your eyes. It pained you to think that you're dad would do something like this. 

Does he even realize how this 'arrangement' would affect yours and Keigo's relationship? You guessed he didn't since he didn't even bother asking or even tell you about it.

Keigo:

"I tried to reason with him, Baby Bird, believe me. But he was adamant that this arrangement will be the best for you."

Dejection was evident in his voice and, as much as you want to, you couldn't get angry at him. He was as helpless as you are. 

Growing up with Keigo revealed similar traits that you both have, and one of those traits is that you both detest feeling helpless and not being given a choice.

A single tear started to fall from your eyes and this pained Keigo. 

Keigo:

"Baby Bi....''

Before he could finish, you stopped moving and dropped your hands to your side with your head hung low.

Keigo wiped the second tear that fell on your cheeks but you swatted his hand away as you turned your head. He sighed and brought his hand to his side.

The dance floor was now starting to be filled by other guests who wanted to dance. Your parents also joined the crowd, not knowing that your mother saw the whole exchange. 

She understood how you felt, but she didn't want to go against your fathers wishes for she believed that Keigo will truly make you happy.

Y/N:

"I....I need to go to the bathroom. Excuse me." you left with your head hung low, not making eye contact with anyone.

Keigo heaved a sad sigh as he ran his hand through his hair and watched you exit the ballroom before leaving the dance floor. 

'Why did I have to agree to this!?'

Seeing you hurt like this only made him want to hold you and make everything alright for you, but he knew too well that that's not what you need right now.

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