At a vacant warehouse downtown Hongkong.

"Let me go!"

"Tie her down quickly!

Amber was struggling between 10 men.

Her uniform was in a mess.

Even though blindfolded, she was too much for them to handle.

One pulled out a gun shaped object.

Then a man hiding from the shadows spoke.

"Don't over use that tranquilizer."

The other understood and kept it away.

"What do you want from me?!?"

"Can't we even just knock her unconcious, sir?"

"No need to. She is now coming over as we speak. Doing that would upset her. You do know what you'll end up with if you harm her."

The gang of men backed away after those words.

"You lot won't get much from me. I am as poor as a roosterraoch and there's no way my master is going to foolishly pay for any ransom."

"Don't over think too much Amber."

That voice. It sounded familiar.

"Did the other 'family' took notice of her presence?"

"No sir. As of now, she is untraceable anywhere on earth. No tracking device nor activity done for anyone to notice."

"I'll ask you again. What do you want?"

"Mianhe for our rudeness yet it was needed for your safety."

"Do you think kidnapping me is for my safety? I was alright til you people came along.

Thoughts of her master ran through her head.

She was worrying that someone might harm her.

The scene of someone hurting her was too unbearable.

She shouldn't panic and tried to calm her self down.

"Can't someone explain what is happening?"

"We have to wait for the VIP to arrive. Take off the blindfold. They are near."

After a few minutes, a group entered the area.


Amber's eyes widened at who appeared to be the leader.

"Why is she still tied up?!? Untie her now!"

"You?!?! What did I ever do to you to be dragged here?"

The leader showed her face fully under the only light in the room.

"Because you are my daughter."

"Me?? Your d-daughter?!? Is there a hidden camera somewhere?"

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KOREA

A facility was set up at one of the rooms in the mansion.

Every recent technology for finding people were set up.

I.T. personnels and private investigators were communicating on every possible lead.

In the room next door, Krystal asked, "No news yet?"

Krystal was biting her fingers or pacing around.

"Nothing yet agassi."

"Krys, you got to calm down. Pacing won't do much. You are thinning out the carpet."

"But unnie, Amber is gone for past a month already. Someone got her. No one called asking for ransom, right?"

"Neh agassi. Their purpose is really unclear."

"AHHHHHH!!!"

Krystal screamed her lungs out of frustation.

key

"In as much as I love you but that yelling every now and then is really annoying. I think my eardrum just got busted 'cause of it."

"I can't stand being able not to do anything!"

"Yeah, especially after she confessed to you while you pretended to sleep huh?"

Key chuckled a bit at the blushing agassi.

"YAH! Unnie! Don't joke around at a time like this!"

"Arasso, arasso. Mianhe lil red tomato. Hehe."

Krystal just pouted as she stared outside the window.

Where the hell are you Amber?


Krystal's private cellphone rang.


*RRRRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIING


The three looked at each other as they saw the phone ringing with an unknown caller ID.

"Annyeong? Who is this please?'

Key and Jessica had their mouths open.

Krystal was crying.

Jessica snatched the phone and put it out on loud speaker.

"Hello? Princess? Are you alright?"

"YAH! You know how worried your master is for the last few weeks you've been gone? I swear if you're here, I'll - "

"Mianhe for the trouble I caused. Is the princess alright? Why isn't she talking? Does she hate me so much? I can explain everything once I get home."

Krystal wiped away the tears and cleared .

"Where are you? I want you back now."


Silence.


"Neh. It might take some time though. I am still at Hongkong."

"Now Amber."

After a long pause, somebody interrupted the conversation by entering the room.

Dressed up in a dark blue suit.

"Arasso. You really are as impatient as ever," the butler said as she ended the call.

Jessica just smiled. So did Key.

Amber tried to give the goofy smile she was proud of showing to her princess.

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AT THE MEADOW

They were strolling around the place.

Krystal was thinking deep.

Her butler being back was more like having the other side of your heart attached again.

She felt alive being with her.

Amber felt guilty for leaving her master distressed for how many days.

The butler stood still while Krystal kept on walking.

"I really am sorry for being missing and making you worry, princess," Amber said as she looked over the flowers.

Krystal noticed the distance between them and was not happy about it.

"Who told you I was worried?"

"You weren't? Don't tease me now princess."

She smirked at her master playing her game.

I'll tease you whenever I want to. You don't know half of what I felt all those days when you were gone.

"Princess?"

Krystal ignored her.

With her back towards Amber, she said coldly, "What?"

Oh no. She is really pissed.

"If you weren't worried, it's alright and quite understandable."

Amber felt as sting in her heart.

The thought of the person you love with no hint of returning the feelings breaks off the tiny butterflies' wings inside your stomach.

Holding her hurting chest, she was now thinking of going back to Hongkong.

Krystal saw a glimpse of Amber's reaction.

I think I should be taking initiatives. It's now or never.

The master turned around to face her.

The butler composed her self to show no sign of being broken.

"I was not worried. I was devastated."

"Huh? What?"

"I said I was devastated. You shouldn't leave me like that ever again."

Did I just hear her right? Or am I just that delusional?

She smiled then said, "Well - I had reasons for that. Also, it was not my intention to be missing out of the blue."

"Then whose was it? Your girlfriend?"

"Girlfriend? You really are something. You know before me that I have a girlfriend," she said as she grinned.

They were a few steps apart from each other.

"So there's no one special then?"

Krystal made a step forward as she bent her head a bit.

"Hmm - there is someone in particular I like, princess."

Amber took the other step while her eyes looked at the sides.

Krystal raised an eyebrow as she asked, "Oh really? Who is it?"

Krystal moved closer with the cutest smile Amber saw.

"Maybe you don't know her. Or do you?'

The butler gave a sheepish smile for her master as she took the last step, making them a few inches apart.

"Maybe. Maybe not. You tell me."

Amber felt her pulses beating strongly.

Krystal swore to herself if she doesn't make the move, she will.

"She really is something though. I danced with her and has the letters 'y' and 'a' in her name. Plus she is very rich."

Her master was frowning.

"Hyuna?"

"Yes."

Krystal thought she was just playing but the name of another girl from took her last ounce of patience.

Angry, she stomped on Amber's foot.

"OUCH! I was just kidding!" Amber yelped at the master who was furiously walking away.

Krystal was not pleased with the joke.

She stopped to punch Amber on the gut and said, "Then who is it? Or do I have to be brutal to get you to talk?"

"For a princess, your stength could be like a prince's,"

"Talk or else - "

Taking off one of her pointy sandals, she threatened Amber with it. Though there was no way she could do that really.

"YAH! Okay! Okay! It's Kry-*Cough -stal."

Her master tried hard to hold back her smile.

"Again. Clearly this time and as loud as everyone in our home could hear it. Say it starting with 'I love -'."

"But - "

Krystal faced the flowers instead of Amber so that she won't see how red she'll get when she was about to shout it.

"Say it or I'll never talk to you ever - ."

Before she could finish talking, Amber shouted, "I LOVE JUNG SOOJUNG!!!"

Birds from the garden flew away.

All the staffs within the house were smiling at what they heard.

Key's ears were red from the headset he was using to eavesdrop on the two as per Jessica's order. He then quickly threw the head piece in frustration.

The older Jung also grinned wildly at the situation.

Both master and butler were sitting side by side as they smiled at each other.

"So you'll just look at me and no reward after all that shouting?"

"I was waiting for you to say what you'll ask from me for a reward though."

They naturally leaned closer and closer.

About time you do this.

Amber lingered on her soft lips for a long time.

It was enought to make her want to stay in that place forever.

Not going anywhere.

To be in this place and kissing Krystal was more than enough to make her heart keep on beating. Faster and faster.

On the other hand, Krystal never knew kissing was this delicious and make her want to have more of it.

Whenever one would try to separate from the kiss, the other would pull her in.

Out of breath, Amber gently stopped the passionate kiss they shared and said, "Hmm - that would do as a reward and you meeting my mother. My real mother."

Krystal's gaze were widened.

"No way. You found your real mother??"

"Actually, she found me."

"When?"

Amber looked at her watch.

"I think in a few minutes. I guess."

"WHAT?!?! Why didn't you tell me awhile ago?? I need more time to prepare!"

Krystal panicked.

She shook Amber who was just fooling around shaking her body.

"YAH! Stop playing and help me dress up!"

"You look fine. Don't worry. She'll love you or already loved you."

Krystal stopped from getting up.

She looked at Amber.

"What do you mean by that?"

Amber was calmly lying down on the grass with closed eyes.

"I mean, who wouldn't the person who loves their child. You loving me because of me and in spite of me being me."

Krystal was feeling all giddy inside.

"Did that calm you down?"

"A bit. Come on. Get up or I'm leaving you."

"No way am I getting up until you do what I did."

"Shouting "I love Jung Soojung'? No thanks. I already do love my self."

"Then I'll ask my Umma to let you do it in front of her then. Hehe."

Amber pulled her phone and Krystal threw it away as she shouted, "I LOVE AMBER!"

The butler smiled and got up.

"Let's go then, shall we princess?" She said offering her hand to her master.

"Satisfied?"

"Very much."

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"Unnie! Appa! Palli (hurry)! The security told me they are past the gate already!"

Krystal shouted for her family to come down the stairs.

"Would you please calm down? We are just meeting Amber's mother."

Krystal pouted.

"Where's Appa?"

"I am here. Tying my stubborn tie. Could I just throw the tie away? It's okay, neh Amber-sshi?"

"Neh. It's fine really."

Amber smiled at the two who were happy at the nervous Krystal.

"No, it's not appa! Geeez! Stop spoiling him Amber."

"I am not. It is really fine. You don't need to be so formal. My mother just wanted to thank you."

"See my lil Jung? It's alright."

They all turned their heads towards Key who entered the living room.

"Excuse me, however, the visitor's vehicle is approaching."

They went outside the door to greet Amber's mother.

A white limousine was coming near bearing the flags of a very important political leader and in front was the flag of China.

The Jungs and their staffs had their mouth opened in astonishment.

She ran towards the car door to open it her self before the chaffeur, Donghae who smiled.

"Umma! I told you to be more simple. Really, this is embarassing. It is too much."

She assisted her mother out, Victoria, like a gentleman would.

All were speechless.

"Did you forgot to tell them I was visiting? I think they are in shock because you did not."

"I did. However, I forgot that you are the queen of China Umma. Mianhe."

Amber scratched her back.

"Nice meeting you again Miss Jung. Mister Jung. Krystal."

Victoria smiled at them as she bowed a bit.

"Uh - Mianhe for our rudeness your majesty. We didn't expect that uhm - you know."

"It's alright Krystal. For the family and person who took in and helped my daughter, I am forever in your debt so is China."

Jessica and Mr. Jung had now recovered from the shock. So were their employees.

"Oh please do come in your highness. We don't want you to think that we have no hospitality."

"Yes, yes. Our apologies. We were not used to these kind of surprises."

"Omo, please call me Umma from now on Jessica and Victoria if you may please, Mr. Jung."

As the three entered first, Krystal pulled back Amber through her collar.

"Come here, you!"

"What is it princess?"

"Don't try to smile your way out of me Amber."

"I am not. You don't want me frowning, right?"

"You know what I am talking about. Why did you not tell me?"

"Uhm - that? Hehe. Mianhe. I thought of surprising you would be better. Besides, it's just my mother."

"Who happened to be the queen!"

She stomped on Amber's foot then left her.

"AW! Princess! Don't leave me here. And if you are planning to stomp me again, please don't it to the same foot."

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NIGHT TIME

"Please do come visit us again, Victoria-sshi."

"Yes, please come by Umma. It's a pleasure knowing you."

"Maybe I will. If I am not too busy. I should get going. Thank you so much again. For everything."

"It was not much. Amber needed help. We should be the ones thanking you for agreeing to help us expand our business."

"Oh that is not much. It's little compared to what you did though. So if there's any other problems, just call my assistant's direct line."

"Arasso. Thnak you again and have a safe trip."

"Welcome. I'll be taking my leave now."

"Excuse me, what about Amber, Umma?'

"It's alright. She will come with me to China after school is over."

Jessica and her father were silent as they looked out the window.

Both were worrying for Krystal.

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MEADOW

Sitting under their favoriter tree, the two held hands as Amber closed her eyes as she smelled Krystal's scent.

"Tell me why should I be in love with a weirdo like you?"

"Cause I am the weirdo who made you fall in love?"

"That is not a good reason enough."

"Uhm - It's because I am good looking?"

Maybe?

"You are ugly though."

"Really? It makes no sense that those other girls at school want to be near me though?"

"Their brains are dead, don't you know?"

"Hmmm - I don't know why you love someone love me though princess."

"You have to figure it out and tell me someday when you do."

"Arasso."

Amber looked at her with worried eyes and Krystal knew that there was something bothering her.

"What's wrong?'

"Nothing. You are just too beautiful inside and out for me."

"Really now? Tell me what's troubling you?"

"It's nothing, princess."

I want to spend more time with you without worrying about me leaving soon.

"Amber?"

"Neh princess?"

"If I was gone for awhile, would you miss me?"

"Every single millisecond of each day princess."

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SCHOOL

News spread fast. Amber being royalty stirred the girls into being more desperate measures.

Even though they now knew that her Krystal was the girlfriend.

Other guys, were in awe and more os them wanted to get close with her to hook up with girls.

However, two particular students don't like that Amber and Krystal were too in love.

*VROOOOOOOOOOOMMMMM

As the usual black sports car arrived, a flood of girls trapped Amber and Krystal inside.

"Ugh - how can we get out of here?"

"I am too shocked to think now, Amber."

"I got it!"

Amber asked for a phone and dialled a number.

"Who are you calling now?"

"A decoy. Umma told me to call 'him' in case these things happen."

"Him? Who is he?"

"Wait and you'll see."

A helicopter arrived after a few minutes Amber called help.

Donghae was in a suit. He was hanging on the ladder under the helicopter.

"What a way to enter."

When the helicopter arrived, a few elite security forces surrounded the car Amber and Krystal were in.

"That's Donghae hyung. He will help us."

In minutes, they were able to disperse the crowd.

"You called master Liu?"

He said as he opened the door for Amber while another opened for Krystal.

"I should hire some people from China. They are quite capable."

"Hope I am not that incapable for you to replace, princess."

Krystal laughe at her.

"You are a special exception."

Amber's face brightened up.

"Really?"

"Yep! A special child. Hehe."

Both laughed.

They held hands together towards their class.

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AT CLASS

"What happened to your mystery sender of roses, princess?"

"I don't know if I should meet him though."

"I think it's best to turn him down properly. Don't worry. I will accompany you."

"Thanks."

"So when should you be meeting him? I forgot."

"After the festival ends. At 6 p.m."

"Oh - I might not be able to go with you. However, I'll try."

"Why?"

"Still got that executive chairman thing to do."

"Couldn't you really go with me?"

"I'll end it up fast so I could catch up with you, okay?"

"Neh. By the way, I'll be deciding on what you'll wear on that day and no if's or but's."

Amber was about to say something but just resigned to defeat after hearing her princess' laugh.

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SATURDAY - FESTIVAL DAY

As a grand limo parked, heads turned.

They saw China's flag on it.

"Are you sure you and I should be going out dressed like this?"

"Absolutely!"

Krystal gave her a peck on the lips as she went out first.