The Yeorian Kingdom, a tiny kingdom, is on the verge of bankruptcy. The royal family now seeks solutions to take care of their people and save their kingdom from being ruined. But then, the news struck them as a fitting solution to their dire situation. A nearby widower emperor is seeking a new wife.
As a princess of an almost ruined kingdom, Sia was task by the King to do the most outrageous "royal duty" to save her kingdom.
"Yes, father. I, Princess Roheisia Aelienor Yeorian, will seduce and marry the emperor of the Ivrelan Empire to save our kingdom."
The innocent princess attended the new King's coronation in the Nourian Kingdom, where all royals from different kingdoms and empires were invited.
She met the targetted savior-slash-husband-to-be during the banquet and started her seduction plan. The plan went well. She confidently returned and delivered the news that the emperor would soon visit her kingdom.
"You did a great job, Sia. With your marriage to the Ivrelan Empire, our kingdom will surely be saved with their assistance."
"You don't have to worry, Sia. The emperor of the Ivrelan Empire is a kind man. Also, he is quite the catch with silver hair and ruby-like eyes."
"Ah yes, his silver hair was unique. I found him easily. I had fun talking with him. I'm moved by how he looks at me... what ruby-like eyes?"
Sia was sure that the emperor she talked to didn't have ruby-like eyes but a pair of grayish ones.
A minute of silence and processing happened inside Sia's head when she finally realized... "Father, I seduced the wrong emperor!" And a tyrant at that!
Lavender is in love with Yuan, the perfect guy--kind, sweet, charming, and a musician like her. The problem? He's not real. He only exists in her dreams.
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Lavender Laxamana can't sing or play the guitar in front of anyone anymore. She hides in her dreams where she can perform and play music to her heart's desire with Yuan. Lavender has already accepted that the man she loves is just a figment of her imagination, but when she crosses paths with Aki, a starting artist who goes by the name of Musikero and looks and sounds like Yuan, Lavender is hopeful they can finally be together in real life. But reality slaps her in the face when she finds out Aki is the exact opposite of Yuan, and he loathes her.
While Lavender struggles to find the connection between Yuan and Aki, can she finally find the courage to stop escaping from reality--no matter that Aki may be in love with another woman? And can she finally face the rhythm and beats of her heart and pursue her passion again? How far will she go--or not go--for her dreams?
DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish.
COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela