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The blaring sound of her alarm woke Emica up, groaning she sat up and picked up her phone and turned the alarm off, frowning at the time.
Ugh 7am, why must I wake up at this ungodly hour? She sighed and remove herself from her warm bed and got changed, she wore skinny denim jeans and a beige knitted sweater with a small black bow on the upper left side - she put on white ankle socks and brushed her hair before putting on slippers.
A knock came on her which was quickly followed my a maids voice “Emica-sama, breakfast is ready”
The highlight of my morning she smiled as she opened the door “Thank you Mari” the maid smiled and walked with her to the dining room before leaving, her mother already seated - when she saw Emica she smiled.
“Good Morning”
“Good Morning Mother” she replied as she sat down to her right “Did you sleep well?”
“I did thank you, and you?”
“I did as well”
“Excellent” she smiled “Tonight we’re meeting Masaomi and Seijuro-kun, so we have all day to get ready”
Joy Emica gave a sarcastic remark in her mind, this isn’t the first time she’s had to wake up early for an event - numerous times they have been invited to openings and Gala’s which her mother would make everyone get up early and prepare during the day, Emica knew the importance of it but she disliked waking up early, she would rather sleep until 10 - which is considered “lazy” by her mother.
“Are you excited?” her mother asked, breaking Emica from her thoughts “Or nervous? Have you got butterflies?”
“I don’t really feel anything at the moment” Emica replied “Just hungry”
Her mother giggled “That’s so like you”
Emica didn’t get nervous or butterflies for events until she actually got there, it was weird but Emica preferred it that way then worrying all day - it let her focus on her tasks and to not waste time.
“So what are we doing today?” Emica asked as the maids and butlers bought in their food, she eagerly digged in while her mother ate “like a lady” as always.
“We’re going shopping” she answered as she took a bite of an poached egg “We need to find the perfect outfit for you tonight, along with new makeup”
Emica frowned “If I have to wear makeup can I have a natural look? I don’t think a bright red lip will be appropriate”
“Of course” her mother waved off “Then we’ll go to the hairdressers to pick a hairstyle, but only after we buy your dress, it needs to go perfectly”
“Yes Mother “ Emica would tell this was going to be a busy morning, she enjoyed shopping but when she goes with her mother, well it can get a little hectic. Her mother likes to look in all the shops and has a hard time holding back That’s going to be my job today and holding her mother back isn’t going to be easy.
I guess I should eat as much as I can for energy Emica happily thought as she finished half her plate, she had two more servings before she was done and was rushed to brush her teeth, grab her bag (which contained her purse, phone and keys) and put on her black boots before getting into the limo with her mother. It was a 10 minute drive before the limo pulled up to a shopping centre that only help the most expensive shops, the driver escorting Emica and her mother out before driving away.
“Alright Emica, let’s find you the perfect outfit for dinner tonight” her mother said enthusiastically and Emica couldn’t help but smile.
“Ok” she followed her mother as she walked through the building,her mother would glance at shops windows and kept moving forward, obviously not finding the right store to shop in. After 5 minutes they finally entered a shop - ‘Luxury Boutique’ , looking around it had the colours gold, white and silver everywhere with jewellery on display in a transparent box and lovely dresses on mannequins.
“Welcome Tachibana-sama” a female worker greeted, she had green eyes and blonde hair with that was done in a bun and wore a black short sleeved dress that ended just at her knees along with black high heels and a diamond pendant necklace shining around her neck. “A dress for another event?”
“Oh yes Hinata” she replied excitedly “Me and my daughter are going to dinner tonight with a potential suitor”
“Oh my!” Hinata gasped “That is big, we should start straight away, please follow me” they followed her through a door what was next to the cash register, inside was a large sofa with chairs on with side, a table in front and a rack of dresses on the wall. There was also a tall mirror infront of a pedestal which was inches away from the table, a curtain near it which was drawn back. Revealing a changing room.
“Are there any types of dresses you like Tachibana-sama” Hinata asked Emica, Emica thought hard before giving her answer.
“I’m not a fan of princess dresses, but I don’t like tight fits either. I’m not fussy on lengths but I think a red dress wouldn’t be appropriate”
Hinata nodded “Understood, I will fetch some dresses for you to try on. Please seat while you wait, Haruka will bring in some refreshments for the both of you”
“Thank you” they nodded as Hinata left them, Haruka (a young girl with light brown hair and matching eyes) soon coming in afterwards with a tray of drinks and food, consisting of little sandwiches and sweets. Emica wanted to eat them so badly but held off, she would eat after buying her dress.
Hinata bought in some dresses a few minutes later, she and Emica went into the changing rooms where Hinata hanged the dresses up in the rank inside.
“Which one would you like to try on first?” she asked, Emica looked over them, they were all different but she liked them. Hinata has done a good job she thought.
“That one please” she answered, pointing to a navy short short sleeved dress with a flowy skirt. It felt nice and comfortable when she put it on, walking onto the pedestal, she looked at her mother who was staring closely at the dress.
“It’s nice but, I don’t think it would work” she smiled sadly at Hinata who took no offence.
“No a problem Tachibana-sama, there are thousands of dresses here and we will find the one” her mother looked happy at that statement and they went back into the changing rooms. She tried on a few more dresses which her mother didn’t find good enough, Emica looked over at the dresses again before spotting one at the end.
“What about this one?” she asked Hinata, it was an off the shoulder lace appliques knee length tulle dress in a light pink, it had flowers engraved into the top half and along the sleeves, leaving a soft and simple bottom.
“Do you like this one Tachibana-sama?” Emica nodded and Hinata smiled “Let’s put this one on next”
After Hinata helped put it on Emica felt happy, it felt comfortable and perfect along her body - the colour didn’t crash with anything. It was perfect, she only hoped her mother liked it.
Stepping out onto the pedestal, Emica looked at herself in the mirror, moving the skirt a bit before turning to her mother “What do you think”
“It’s perfect!” her mother beamed and Emica smiled “Oh it’s just lovely! It’s just what you need for tonight”
“Would you like to purchase this dress Tachibana-sama?” Emica nodded at Hinata who smiled and clapped her hands together “Excellent! You may change back into your clothes while I get the dress ready”
“Thank you” Emica smiled at her before going in the changing rooms and dressed back into her clothes, she gave the dress to Hinata and went with her mother to the till, where Hinata put the dress in a dress cover.
“Would you like to look at the jewellery as well?”
“Yes please” her mother answered and Hinata took them to the display of jewellery, they looked at all sorts of necklaces, bracelets and rings before Emica chose what she wanted. A beautiful Lakshanya Diamond Necklace, she didn’t want any bracelets and rings - she didn’t want to overdo her outfit and make it look like that she wanted people know just how rich her family is. They finally purchased the jewellery along with the dress that came with matching pink shoes which would be delivered to their house shortly, Emica’s stomach growled causing her mother to laugh and finally go to a restaurant - it was Italian, one of Emica’s favourites.
Once they ate their food they went to a hairdresser who her mother already had an appointment with That doesn’t surprise me Emica chuckled as she and her mother sat down with a hairdresser to chose what her hair should be styled as. They decided in a half-up half-down with a plait cutting it off, after it was done they paid and went back home - Emica immediately going to the kitchen with her mother following.
“Don’t eat to much dear, you have to save room for tonight” she reminded her, Emica looked at her mother with a ‘are you kidding?’ face.
“Mother when have I ever not finished a meal after I’ve eaten before?”
“That’s true” she giggled, Emica smiled and pulled out Ben and Jerry’s chocolate ice cream and a spoon, sitting at the table she dug in - her other watching in amusement, Emica looked at her confused.
“What?”
“Nothing” she smiled, but then quickly looked worried “How do you feel? Do you still want to go?”
“Yes Mother I still want to” she answered after eating a spoonful of ice cream “Don’t worry, I told you before didn’t I? If I don’t like to then I’ll tell you”
“I know it’s just…” she reached across the table and held one of Emica’s hand “I just don’t want you to do this for the company”
Emica smiled and squeezed her mothers hand back “I’m not, I promised”
Her mother smiled and patted her hand “Good” Emica took another spoonful of ice cream before a sudden thought came to her.
“Mother?” she quickly caught her mother’s attention “Does anyone else know about this except us and Akashi-san’s family?”
“No, we don’t want anyone else to know unless it’s certain” her mother replied “Why?”
“Could...Could I tell Hana-chan about it?” she asked nervously “She’s my best friend who I tell everything to, I feels a bit wrong not telling her”
Her mother sighed “I suppose you could tell her as long as she doesn’t tell anyone else”
“She won’t, I promised” Emica beamed “What time should I get ready?”
“Hmmm let’s see…” she looked at her watch “In about three hours, make sure your ready by then” she smirked “I know how long you and Hana talk”
“I will be” Emica promised as she put the ice cream and spoon away before going to her room, immediately getting her phone out of her phone and dialling her friend.
“Hey girl” Hana greeted on the other side “What’s up”
“Your not going to believe what I’m about to tell you”
“Spill Emi-chan” Emica giggled at her friends seriousness, she loves to gossip “You have to promise not to tell anyone ok”
“Yes yes I promise! Tell me” Hana whined, Emica sighed before telling her.
“I’m going to a dinner tonight where I’m meeting my maybe future husband”
….
“Excuse me?!” Hana’s loud voice boomed through the phone “Your future husband?!”
“My maybe future husband” Emica emphasised the ‘maybe’.
“Do you know who it is?”
Oh she’s going to love this
“Akashi Seijuro”
….
“Hana-chan?”
“AKAKSHI?!”
Emica held the phone away from her ear as her friend continued to shout, she didn’t want to lose her hearing.
“Akashi Seijuri, you mean THE Akashi Seijuro?!”
“Yes that’s him” it was silent for a few minutes before Hana talked again.
“Wow, that’s um...that’s a lot to process”
“How did you think I felt when I heard about it yesterday”
“Probably even more confused” Hana answered “Does your Dad know?”
“Yes and he’s still not happy about it”
“Not surprising” Hana chuckled “So did you get a new dress for tonight? Knowing your mother you did right?”
“Yeah I did, it’s a nice dress” Emica replied “I’ll send you a picture after I’m dressed”
“Super”
“Remember you can’t tell anyone about this ok? It’s a maybe situation”
“I promise Emi-chan, all you secrets are safe with me” Hana promised, Emica relax Now thinking about it this might be the first time I’ve ever been relaxed since yesterday she thought. They continued to talk about the event tonight along with school and gossip Hana had heard, there was nothing out of the ordinary but it was nice talking to her. They later said their goodbyes and ended the call, Emica layed on her bed, sighing “Hana-chan always make me feel relaxed despite her bubbly personality” she wondered how, maybe it’s because of the opposites attract thing? Emica didn’t know, looking at her phone she saw the time and cursed “I better start to get ready now”
Looking at the dress cover that hanged on her wardrobe, she pulled the zipper down revealing the light pink dress she brought this morning “Let’s get you on” she muttered as she changed out of her clothes and put on the dress, she couldn’t zip it up on her own and left it as she put on her shoes.
A knock came to her door followed by Mari’s voice “Emica-sama, I’m here to help you get ready”
“Come in” Mari immediately came in saw her undone zipper.
“Here Emica-sama” she said as she zipped it up, Emica turned and smiled at her.
“Thank you Mari”
“It’s not a problem Emica-sama” she bowed “Sakura-sama has said that you would wear neutral makeup tonight?”
“Yes” Emica answered as Mari sat her down in her desk chair “I don’t think bright and bold makeup would be good”
“Agreed” Mari smiled “I’ll start then” Emica nodded and Mari went to work, she put foundation, highlighter, blush and bronzer before moving onto mascara, eyeliner, eye shadow and lipstick.
“All done Emica-sama”
Emica looked at herself in the mirror, you could tell there was only subtle makeup that fitted in with her skin tone - her lips just a little shade darker. “Thank you Mari” she looked up at her “You’ve done a fantastic job”
“Thank you Emica-sama” she smiled “After you are done Sakura-sama would like for you to wait downstairs near the door”
Emica nodded and thanked her as she left, standing up Emica looked in her mirror, looking over herself.
I do look good she thought, Emica had little time to look at herself and have confidence in herself. I better get going she grabbed her phone and put it in her black purse along with back up makeup, seeing as she had everything she needed she followed what Mari told her and stood by the front door, waiting for her mother.
A few minutes later her mother came down dressed in a black cold shoulder long fitted dress with a silver glitter purse which no doubt held the same things Emica’s did.
“Oh Emica you look so wonderful!” her mother gushed, Emica blushed and smiled at her mother.
“Thank you Mother, you look wonderful as well”
“Oh thank you dear” her mother smiled, her father then came down the stairs, dressed in a suit.
Emica looked at him confused “Father are you coming?”
“Sadly no” he replied “I have a meeting, I don’t know why they arranged it at this time?” Her mother giggled at her father’s grumpiness.
“Don’t worry dear” she comforted him “You can come next time”
“I hope there isn’t a next time…” she heard him mutter, she had to hold in a laugh to not get her mothers attention.
“Emi-nee!” Hideki came running down the stairs and looked up at her with a smile “Emi-nee you look so pretty! Like a princess!”
“Oh Thank you Hideki” she gushed, he turned to his mother and smiled at her as well.
“Mama you look pretty as well!”
“Oh your such a charmer Hideki!” she gushed as she pinched Hideki’s cheeks “Your going to break so many hearts, all the girls are going to want to marry you”
Hideki looked horrified “Ew! I don’t want to marry a girl”
Her mother laughed at him and turned to Emica “What do you think Emica? Should Hideki get married?”
“No” she said blunty, surprising them “No girl will ever be good enough to Hideki”
Her mother laughed while her father knelt down to her brother “That’s how you should act when people want to marry Emica”
Hideki started at his dad before shrugged and hugging his sister legs, leaving his dad shocked and sad.
“I don’t have to marry a girl do I Emi-nee?”
“No” she shook her head “If people come to me and ask for you to be married to their daughter I’ll decline them all”
“Yay!” her brother was overjoyed and Emica laughed, her mother looked at her watched and clapped her hands, getting everyone’s attention.
“It’s time for me and Emica to go now” and turned to the boys “Do well in the meeting Dear, don’t let your grumpiness get in the way of making deals, and Hideki I want you on your best behaviour for the maids and butlers ok”
“Yes Mama/Yes Dear”
“Good” Satisfied she turned to her daughter “Are you ready?”
“Ready as I’ll ever be” the two waved to the boys and got in the limo, as it drove off her mother looked at her with concern.
“Nervous?”
Emica shook her head “No, I feel fine” she smiled before asking her mother a very important question “What restaurant are we going to”
Her mother laughed “You and food, it’s like your more excited by the food then anything else”
Well that’s true she thought, as the limo continued to drive I hope tonight goes well