Face buried in hands, hair all unkempt and tangled, body wrapped under the sheets.

It all happened so fast that you didn't know how things ended up like this.

You remembered going off on your own to investigate, only to see that Kambe had no intention of letting you go by yourself- with the reason of your attendant not being with you. What did he take you for, a fool? You wouldn't go and barge at something dangerous if you knew that you had no capability of defending yourself from whatever harm there was in this world.

Then, he escorted you back to this hotel of his where you two shared your... first kiss, with each other, that was. That's when things started going haywire, much to your repulsion.

"Already awake?" His voice was husky, indicating that he had just stirred out of sleep. "Yeah," you replied, looking at everywhere but him.

Sure, you two were adults and that it wouldn't be long 'til you two lived under the same roof because of something as ludicrous as an arranged marriage. Yet with you sharing that kind of level 0f intimacy with someone like him, whom you were neither on good or bad terms with, you wanted to do nothing more than bashing your head against the wall repeatedly in hopes of you forgetting what happened between you two due to intentional infliction of amnesia.

...

If this was an anime, there would surely be chirping coming from crickets.

"I guess it's time for me to go now," and you were about to leave the bed with a huge blanket encompassing your body until Kambe's voice caused you to stop from enacting your next choice of actions.

"I'm afraid that you wouldn't be able to do just that."

"Huh?"

He took his phone that rested on the bedside table and he winced because his eyes weren't adjusted to the light it emitted yet. That minuscule reaction of his reminded you that despite his wealth and cool demeanor, he was still human, which was surprising, to say the least.

"Your father messaged me a day ago about you meeting your sister-in-law."

"Can't that be adjusted to tomorrow instead?"

And of course, he was ready for your rebuttal since not long after, he showed you the text your father sent on his phone, with Kambe zooming in to the words 'as soon as possible' to prove his point. You sighed before plopping down on the soft bedding once more.

Yeah, he planned this.

He certainly did.

"Do not say a word about what happened between us ever again," you voiced out. Instead of fussing about it, you remained calm. After all, it had already happened and even if you wished to return back in the past to slap yourself in the face when Kambe ushered you in his vehicle, you couldn't.

Well, you two would be doing this again in the future to make an heir, so you guessed that it would do you good to get used to this so that you wouldn't 'accidentally' throw a punch to his face as he thrusted in you, so all was well, you supposed.

»»————-　♔　————-««

As Kambe drove you towards his estate, you squinted your eyes when you caught sight of a familiar figure.

Now exiting his vehicle, you were now certain that you weren't just seeing things. Just what was Haru doing in the Kambe's residence? More importantly, how did he even find this place?

"You two... what are you duo doing here?" He asked, hostility dropped down to a minimum since he was also referring to you.

"I should be the one asking you that," Kambe was speaking for you as well.

Once you were inside, you were mildly impressed. While it wasn't exactly your first time to see a mansion as extravagant as this, you still liked its interior design.

Haru spoke, "What is this? A member-exclusive restaurant?"

You wanted to let out a chortle, you truly did, yet that would only show irreverence and Haru might jump to the wrong conclusion that you were making fun of him.

"Are you hungry?" Kambe asked Haru, and even if Haru responded with a 'no', Kambe still ordered the servant to prepare a meal for three people.

»»————-　♔　————-««

"This restaurant is really something."

Poor Haru, the ignorance of a commoner really was commendable.

After a few moments, Haru parted his lips to speak once more, "Gondawara-gumi is the person behind Isezaki. Then, the black-haired accomplice came here."

And though you weren't impressed with the whole place awhile ago right when you came in, the sight greeting you was awe-worthy. It just looked like something that came out of a Sci-Fi movie.

After a few exchange of words, you three arrived at a place where you lot could see everything below. And right there was... an armored vehicle? Was that even allowed to be owned?

Once the person who was tinkering with the bottom of the tank, you and Haru gasped out loud, simultaneously, when you two saw the appearance of the woman who was underneath.

"You must be Mr. Kato? Nice to meet you, I'm Suzue Kambe."

You were so stupid.

Idiotic.

Fatuous.

How could you not see the resemblance between her and your fiance?!

"And you!" She waltzed towards you before taking your hands in hers, clamping yours within her own ones. "You must be L/n Y/n, my brother's betrothed!" She excitedly exclaimed.

If possible, you would love to be affianced to her instead.

Nevertheless, you nodded with a smile on your face, "Yes, that is unfo- me." You cut yourself off before you could even start digging your own grave.

It was only now that Kato realized that this was their home and not the five-star restaurant that he made it out to be.

»»————-　♔　————-««

"...But I dislike how you slap people with money. I'm going to do things my way." Kato started walking away, leaving you to slap your forehead inwardly.

Wasn't it better to just tolerate each other and provide assistance to one another rather than separating because the latter went against your beliefs?

You did admire Kato's thought process, how he was so adamant about solving things righteously. But you knew, that in this era, that mindset wouldn't do anything. You need to utilize other people and the resources that were in your possession to solve any conundrum that you might face.

"Excuse me, Mr. Kato? Are you dining in? And while we're at it, would you like to take a shower?"

N o. You mustn't laugh. You were raised better than this. Hold it in and don't let it escape.

"Don't worry, I'm on duty," and with that, Haru departed.

"Such stubbornness," you said with a sigh whilst shaking your head.

After conversating for a little bit more, with Suzue also showing you two her latest work, you were now left to do whatever you want.

Which was, of course, leaving here as soon as possible.

.

.

And so you said.

You were now trapped in between Kambe's arms, pinned on the wall with no chance to escape. Just what was going on with him? Did he drink an aphrodisiac by mistake so now, he's entangling you into this mess because of his desires?

"Kambe, just what the hell are you high on."

"Didn't I tell you to just call me 'Daisuke'?"

Complying seemed to be the best choice since an argument was sure to commence if you let your sharp tongue speak for you.

"Daisuke. Is that enough for you, my kind sir?" You sarcastically said, rolling your eyes as you did.

"Good girl."

Oh ho, was he treating you like a submissive little bitch? You ought to show him who's the boss.

Mustering all your strength, you managed to flip the entire situation since now, you were the one cornering him, one hand used to tip his chin upwards. Now that you think about it, this reminded you of the last time that he did this to you. Way to go, L/n. Good job on turning the tables.

"'Good girl' my ass. How 'bout calling me 'Madame' instead so that your mouth can at least be of use."

And was it just him or did he actually like being dominated by you?