The Ugly Duckling's

38

"I'll cover it with powder only once, yes," I said.

"No need, Yama just wanted to show everyone if you are his," said Mama.

"But I'm ashamed Ma, later they think I'm still a kid already that's it." I'm shaking my lips.

"That's-that's what?" ask Mama.

"Ah Mama, yes that's it," I said by linking my index and middle fingers. "I'm not Ma yet, I don't want to. I'm still young, I still want to go to college and work."

Mama laughed at my words, "Sakura_chan, let them think what. You are a grown woman and indeed you belong to Yama."

"Yes. But ma, we're not married yet" I whine.

"Sooner or later, you're going to get married. Come quickly, people are waiting," asked Mama.

I followed Mama to the gazebo next to the house, where people mourned the passing of Megumi's grandmother. All eyes looked at me, I rubbed my neck trying to cover the red mark made by Yama earlier. But, that's like impossible. Ken who noticed the sign looked at me, his gaze was still equally sad and disappointed.

I smiled wryly at him, Yama who realized it immediately pulled me until I entered his arms. He was trying to show me who my real owner was. I slowly rubbed his chest so that he would calm down.

All the guests have gone home, leaving us and the servants. I felt so tired sitting down, that when I stood up my body became shrewd. My seat is between Yama and Kenjiro. Ken caught me in his arms, and Yama's eyes flashed.

“Thank you Ken,” I said briefly, then I moved on to Yama.

Ken did not hold me back, while Yama continued to feel misgivings. I went into his arms without coercion. A thin smile spread on his lips.

Suddenly Yama carried me, I squealed a little in shock. But I know if it was done intentionally. I smiled gently at Yama who was trying to keep me away from Kenjiro at the time.

We arrived at the dining table, my sitting position now facing him. I feel sorry for seeing Kenjiro. His body looked increasingly thin with sunken eyes, although it still looked handsome.

This meal seemed a little awkward, we didn't talk to each other. Finally after the meal was over, I opened the conversation. "Mama lives here?" my many.

"You can't stay here for too long, you still have work to do" Mama replied.

"Who will sakura be with? usually there's a grandma, now it's lonely." I pursed my lips.

"Let's just relax, this house will be full and crowded with our children." Yama answered.

I hit him hard, "I told you, I don't want to marry young. Especially having children at a young age." I folded both my hands on my chest.

"Mama got married and had children at a young age. But we enjoyed our days," said mama seducing me.

"Remember the message of grandma," said Yama chuckling softly.

I still pucker my mouth angry. Suddenly Kenjiro opened his voice. " I'd be so happy to have a niece."

I was a little surprised, but also relieved. He doesn't keep his taste in me anymore. I don't want to make him tormented.

"Have a son to say, I'm in college and work not yet" I said with a tongue sticking out at him.