Fast forward and it's the 24 of May.
No robot attacks for a long time and the principle seems too quiet. I'm getting a bit worried.
Right now its about 2:55pm, I have cancelled today's dojo session as the social is at 4pm and it's quite a drive. I have made a deal with the Moless heir over the phone and he has agreed to send his chauffeur to drive me there so it wouldn't be suspicious. I told them to get the car ready and waiting for me at a location about 50km away from the mansion. Of course I offered him something in return for his services. You guessed it, money.
Most people are usually swayed by this plastic thing, it is also a trivial matter I'm interfering with so the Moless were happy to comply. They don't know who I am as I called them anonymously and then wiped the call. They sent the invite through mail and I got my trip to the social.
The school bell sounded, loud and crisp in the air and everyone filed out the the classrooms then out the school gates.
I headed straight home to dress up in the lowest quality suit in my dresser. It was still a high brand, as in still costs a few million but compared to the other suits it was bad quality. It was good enough for the Moless heir himself to say he spent quiet a bit of money in order to 'dress to impress'. I brushed my hair to the side with water only and put on standard shoes.
I left the house and asked the butler to send me to the location I was getting picked up at, secretly. This wasn't a problem, since my family name specialised in military activities all the employees were veterans of war or of a high position in the current military.
I got to my location and saw that the car was waiting there, I got there without a hassle and the butler went when i got to my desired location.
I got into the car without a word and the car drove off towards the Lilly Pond Hotel.
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I walked into the Lobby as confident as I would in any other social. The proper behaviour expected in such events was drilled into me and my only experience of the outside world I had as a child. The attendant fumble and hesitated. I was a bit confused with the level of respect and fluency this place offered. The attendants were suppose to be like the butlers, sophisticated, blank and knowing what to do with few words. Then again, the only socials I have ever gone to were always the highest of the highs in class.
I was appalled at the level of professionalism this place had.
"I'm here for the Social that the Lilak family are holding." I indifferently said to the attendant.
All he did was stare at me like a weirdo, I got my invitation out and was very annoyed at the useless person in front of me.
"Yes, yes please follow me,"the attendant said to me as he finally snapped out the trance he was in. Finally, took you long enough.
He took me to an elevator and looked like he was about to pee his pants. I didn't miss the fact that his hand shook a little as his finger pressed the highest button on the elevator.
Look at me! I'm experiencing an elevator with buttons! I'm so proud.
We both stood in the elevator as it went up. We stood there in an awkward silence before the doors opened to reveal the hall.
It was a normal high roof, red carpet and over embellished typed of hall. Looked like there was going to be ballroom dancing. Ugh, those lesson fro ballroom dancing that i had. Bringing back unpleasant memories. All I can say is that I'm not a natural dancer.
I went to go sit down at a far corner and waited for Yuuta to arrive.
Five minutes later an elevator arrived with an attendant standing in the front, three people behind. One was a handsome young man with black hair and a blue-grey suit with white dress shirt, behind him was an older man who had a navy blue suit. He also had a white dress shirt, next to him was a mature, elegant woman who had sharp cheekbone and hair tied half up, half down, she wore a pastel brown colour evening gown.
Yuuta and his parents walked out the elevator causing a huge ruckus. Whispers were everywhere as the Higashi family walked into the hall looking regal and in control. Yuuta spotted me and made eye contact long enough to have acknowledged my presence.
For the first 20 minutes of their arrival they walk around and talked with other families creating or deepening connections. At the same time they confirmed my suspicion. They were mostly greeting the head of families with female heirs and introducing their son to them. Most of the girls blushed and looked to have had an instant crush on the blank face guy.
His parents finally let him go to have some separate talks with more people.
Yuuta walked around in a loopy path and eventually reach my location, smart decision too.
"Hey popular boy." I teased him.
"Don't even," he said as he groaned and rubbed the back of his neck with his hand.
We chatted for another 10 minutes before the Lilak head family member addressed the guests on the stage.
"Good evening and thank you for taking the time to attend this social. I think most of the guests are here so please enjoy yourselves and we will start the dances." The man at the front said in a sophisticated manner.
A waltz floated through the air, the beautifully phrased melody in 3/4. Pairs started to dance to show off their class and Yuuta walked off to find his parents. Part of the deal was that I had to participate in at least 3 danced for the Moless to not loose image.
I went up to the closest girl who was sitting down and said the following.
"Will I please have this dance with you?"
She was a pretty girl who was of medium height and light brown hair. She stood up with a light smile and nodded, taking my outstretched hand. We both went away and began to dance a standard waltz, I was glad that the dance was done in silence and I she didn't seem to harbour any feelings as the last chord was played.
I let go of the girls hand and went to go find a second partner as the scherzo started to play. the quicker more playful movements were seen in sync around the hall. I asked another girl the same thing and danced the scherzo. As we both were hand in hand almost skipping to the music I spotted Yuuta with another girl, his expression was strange one. It was looked almost, warm. That's something I've never seen on Yuuta's face. Has he finally found someone he liked? I blinked a few times and looked again to still see that warm expression and to pair with that a slight smile!
As the scherzo came to a stop Yuuta still had that stupid expression. I shook my head and my own smile came creeping up onto my face. I barely paid any attention to the girl I was dancing with and it was same the other way around.
The music of the foxtrot, another fast dance came into the hall and people started to dance again. I went to go look for another girl but I just couldn't help occasionally glance at Yuuta and smile.
I asked this lady the same thing and took her hand then ran across the floor in time with the musics.
Yuuta didn't even seem to notice me staring at him nor could he seem to care.
After the quick foxtrot ended the girl I had in hand had a slight pant in her breath as she walked away.
My three dances were up so I just sat down and watched the other people in the hall dance to the remaining two, when I said other people I meant Yuuta and his crush. The smile and goofy expression he wore never went. His cheekbones should be hurting from smiling that much, I know mine are, from watching him be so happy with that girl.
The last dance of the night was an old classic, the Sarabande. The last chord rung and Yuuta finally noticed me staring at him. I swear, at that moment I saw him blush a little. It's hard to imagine, a strict person like Yuuta is blushing!
He pulled the girl close and whispered something in her ear, they looked so cute together. He started to lead her around the hall in a loopy path. Only when they got closer did I realise he wanted me to meet her.
Finally within earshot of each other I didn't miss this opportunity to tease him.
"So Yuuta, who might this lovely lady be, must be talented to be able to bring that stupid expression down onto your face." I said, mocking him.
You see, usually he would scowl at me and give me a death glare, but this time his face turned more red!
He was blushing, I wasn't wrong before.
"This is Natalia Jae Li ," he said with his gaze avoiding mine.
Too late Yuuta, I have already analysed. This girl was a branch family member of the 'Profound' Li family. She looked sweet and she was a medium height, not tall and not short. She was pretty but not beautiful, though I could understand how Yuuta fell for her.
"Nice to meet you, I am Christopher Zane Moless, heir to the Moless family," I said with a little bow and smile.
It was in that moment that I noticed this b*tch inside of her. When the word heir was mentioned her eyes shone in interest. This girl's only concern is power. No wonder she stuck to Yuuta.
I didn't know for sure, but my intuition is very accurate is I do say so myself. It has saved my life countless times.
I'll let Yuuta figure it out for now while I go collect some evidence.
For now I'll act the part.
"Good to make your acquaintance as well, Christopher." she said in a sweet voice.
Very sweet to the point that it burns my throat.
Interesting how when you start to hate a person you pick at everything they do, you find everything of them disgusting and you just can't help it.
"I'll see you sometime in the near future my dear," Yuuta said as she left.
My dear!!! What the hell was that for?
Natalia looked even more happy and went off.
Yuuta is blind, he's better then this, his intuition should of picked up on it by now. Yuuta, what's wrong with you?
All of a sudden I didn't want to stay here anymore. I wanted to leave and figure out how to keep those two apart.
I went outside to relax myself and think when all of a sudden.
"Father, I did it! I seduced Yuuta Higashi, he is smittem for me and even introduced me to a friend. The friend was also and heir but Yuuta is more valuable so I'll keep him. When we marry I'll be able to take all the Higashi riches." she said enthusiastically. I clenched my fist, I couldn't do anything, I forgot my phone at home and Lixer with it.
"Good job, this branch family of the Li will rise up and soon will be head of two families, I am proud of you my genuis Natalia." An older man said.
My jaw tighten and rage swirled inside me.
I went back inside and said to Yuuta that I was going to leave before anyone would have the opportunity to talk to me.
I left barely containing the urge to destroy something.
The Moless chauffeur drove me back to the location of which then I was picked up by my butler and then went home. Punishment is in order.