“So who are those totally cute guys you were with?” Yuuki asked Mukades quickly as soon as all of them were already in her room.

“Oh, they are the group that my father and Hikaru asked to perform in the charity concert that they are organizing,” Mukades replied.

“Really? They all look so cute and totally hot,” Tantan commented.

“And did you guys notice the one playing the piano? He looks so yummy,” Ah Sang said with a laugh.

“Hey, hands off you guys. That one is reserved for my dear sister,” Hikaru said as she slowly entered the room.

“Reserved? For Muko?” Kumiko asked as if confused.

“Yes, Micky is already reserved for Muko,” Hikaru answered back.

The other girls in the room suddenly laughed hard.

“Come on, Hikaru. You’re not still dreaming of hooking Muko with a guy, are you?” Anam asked while trying to control her laughing.

“Well, it’s not bad to dream . . . and hope, is it?” Hikaru asked with a raised eyebrow.

“Well you see . . . it’s been years since the last time we saw Muko actually within a ten mile radius of a man,” Syaira jokingly said.

“Yes, that’s why I was shocked to see her being so nice and sweet to that guy on the piano,” Yuuki added.

“As they all say, miracles do happen . . . So I’m not ending my hopes yet,” Hikaru suddenly uttered.

Mukades sighed. Somehow all her friends and even her sister were all talking like she wasn’t even there. She was always the topic of their discussion . . . it was always about her cold and distant reaction to men.

“So where are the others?” Eve asked. She was pertaining to their other set of friends.

“Rainny and the others are already downstairs waiting for you guys,” Hikaru answered.

“Just tell them to come here instead. I don’t want to go downstairs anymore,” Muko said to her sister with a smile.

Hikaru shook her head in disapproval. “Sorry, dear. You still need to finish your practice with Micky.”

“But Hikaru,” Mukades wanted to complain.

“I don’t want to hear anymore excuses or complaints from you,” Hikaru said with a cold tone in her voice.

“All right. I’ll be down in a few minutes,” Mukades said with a heavy sigh.

Mukades’ friends all started to exchange glances with one another. Somehow they could sense that Hikaru was planning something.

Several minutes passed . . . .

Muko and her friends were already gathered in the living room, together with the DBSK boys.

Xiah, Max. U-Know and Jaejoong suddenly felt tensed. Somehow they were feeling a bit uncomfortable and conscious of their every move since they were surrounded with such beautiful and gorgeous women.

“Muko, come on . . . play something sweet . . . please,” Alexa requested.

Mukades smiled and gently nodded her head. She then started to play one of her favorite songs.

While Mukades played the piano, Micky couldn’t help but admire her more. She was truly gifted. Her emotions easily flowed out of the melody she was playing, which in turn captured everyone’s attention.

“She’s really good. It’s such a shame that she will be locking herself up in such a dreadful place,” Des uttered to Hikaru.

“Before this charity concert is over, I’ll make sure that she will never return to that convent again,” Hikaru said with a frightening smile on her lips.

Another hour passed . . . .

Mukades and the five DBSK boys were already busy chatting and planning about the songs that they were going to perform.

While they were all busy in the living room, Hikaru together with Des and all of Muko’s friends were in the garden having a serious conversation.

“So Hikaru what are you up to?” Nitoome asked seriously.

Hikaru stared at Nitoome. “You know Nitoome, I really like you. You really always come out straight with everything.”

“You know I hate prolonging conversations when you can easily cut to the chase,” Nitoome answered.

Hikaru lightly laughed. “Fine. Yes, I’m planning something. But I’m very sorry. I can’t reveal it right now. It’s classified,” she said again with a laugh.

“Hmmm . . . why do I suddenly have the feeling that you’re going to do something that will greatly affect Muko,” Jija suddenly said with a concern in her eyes.

“Well, just bear in mind . . . I will always do what is best for Muko. I love her more than I love myself,” Hikaru uttered.

Some of Mukades’ friends nodded their heads and smiled. They all knew that what Hikaru said was true. They had already proven Hikaru’s love for Muko on so many different situations. They knew that Muko was very lucky to have her as a sister. Somehow their love for each other was much stronger than the love of real sisters for one another.

“Just make sure that your plan doesn’t backfire, Hikaru. Honestly I don’t want to see Muko end up in a convent also. So count me in, on your plan. Just tell me what I need to do and I will gladly help,” Karin said with a smile.

“Add me up as well. I really can’t imagine Muko wearing a nun’s wardrobe. Too creepy,” Anam said with a light laugh.

Hikaru laughed. “If Muko could only hear the things that you guys are actually saying, she would surely have a heart attack.”

Ah Sang laughed as well. “She’s already used to all the things that we are saying. It’s like she’s totally immune and deaf to all our teasing.”

“Do you think that there is a chance that Muko will like one of the guys she’s with now?” Alexa suddenly asked.

“Why do you suddenly ask that?” Anam asked curiously.

“Well, I have noticed that she’s really nice and sweet with one of the guys inside. You know, the guy playing the piano with her,” Alexa answered.

A sweet smile appeared on Hikaru’s lips. She was right. Muko really had special feelings for Micky. It seems that she wasn’t the only one noticing it.

“Hmmm . . . isn’t he a little out of Muko’s league? I mean . . . that guy is a famous singer. How could he possibly like Muko in return? Shouldn’t we be looking for a guy who can love her back in return? That guy is . . . just isn’t in her range,” Jija commented.

Hikaru looked at Jija. “Are you saying that Micky is too good for my sister?”

Jija stared back at Hikaru. “No, it’s not like that. It’s just that . . . I think they are not suited for each other. They live in separate worlds. Muko deserves someone better. Someone with a more established life and career. We should look for someone who can provide all the things she’s used to. . . not a singer who we don’t know. He maybe famous and rich now, but then . . . how long will his popularity or stardom continue? Frankly I don’t want Muko to end with a guy with an uncertain future,” she justified her opinion

Hikaru stared at Muko’s friends. She couldn’t help but laugh lightly. All of Muko’s friends were truly unpredictable and full of conflicting opinions and personalities.

All of Mukades’ friends came from different wealthy families with different nationalities. So they were all used to getting everything that they wanted.

It was also the main reason why they were called the “Dreaded 13.” Everyone who belonged in the upper social status of Asia knew who they were. All the members of the “dreaded 13” were daughters of multi-millionaire businessmen who controlled most of the businesses all over Asia and Europe. They were all very rich, famous, influential and totally brutal with the way they express their opinions about everything. The only thing that all of them had in common was the primary school that they all went to.

All of them went to an international school that only allowed people from elite families to enter. It was there, in that school . . . where they all met and became close to one another.

“Don’t worry girls. I’ll make sure Muko won’t be going back to that convent. I’m going to make sure that she ends up with Micky . . . no matter what happens,” Hikaru said with a glitter of evilness in her eyes.