I pushed my cart around and provided everyone that was not served yet with desserts. Everything was going as planned, and there was nothing wrong with my end of the host club fair. My cart was getting low, so I walked back to get more. I filled up my cart and walked back outside and into the swarm of people. 

   " Princess this is going wonderful! " Tamaki said, putting an arm around my shoulder and snuggling close to me.

   " It is, and so far the desserts are coming out perfect. "

   " You directed them well. You've impressed me today, princess. "

   " I'm glad I could. "

The doors opened again for the one-hundredth time, but the man who walked in seemed different from the other guests. I knew he was when Tamaki smiled at him and his violet eyes brightened a little bit. The man walked further in and spotted Tamaki, and they now stood close.

   " Father! "

   ' That's his father? '

   " Do not refer to me as father. The term is far too familiar. You will address me properly as chairman. "

The man had the same eyes as Tamaki, but his hair was a light brown color. He was slim, and he wore a white suit. The smile from Tamaki's face disappeared, and instead, his brows furrowed.

   " Ah, very good. Welcome, sir. Let me show you to your seat. " Kyoya said.

   " Thank you. "

Kyoya led the man away, and Tamaki followed behind them. Tamaki looked like he was trying to listen to what they were saying without them knowing he was there, and I wanted to laugh at the way he was doing it.

   " Kyoya, my boy, if not for your bring here, I'm sure this club would be in shambles. My son must give you no end of trouble. "

   " Oh, on the contrary, sir. Your son's vision is what keeps us viable. "

I walked towards them with the cart, and I bowed to the chairman.

   " I'm sorry to interrupt but would you like any desserts? We have Fig tarts, coffee jelly, anmitsu, crepes, and poire belle helene. "

The chairman gestured for Kyoya to come closer, and they started whispering. One of my butlers took my empty teapot and placed his on my cart. I thanked him as he walked away, and I turned back to the chairman.

   " Yes, sir. This is her. "

   " Thank you. "

I bowed once more and the chairman's eyes connected with mine.

   " So, you're F/n L/n. Come, sit with me." He said, smiling at me.

   " I would love to sit. but I have other people I must attend to. "

   " Nonsense, it seems your staff that you have brought today have it handled. Please sit and take a break. "

   " Yes, sir. Thank you. "

I poured two cups of tea and set one in front of the chairman and one in front of me. I took a seat on the couch, and the chairman crossed his legs and continued to smile at me. 

   " It's nice to meet you chairman. How has your day been so far? "

   " You know, 'Chairman' is so dry. Why don't you call me, yes. "

The chairman brought out a rose from his pocket and held it out to me.

   " Call me your father-in-law. It would please me. "

I heard a small scream from Tamaki before hearing a splash of water. I quickly glanced behind me and saw Tamaki floating in the water fountain behind the chair.

   ' The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. '

   " I find I'm just so busy lately that I'm seldom her in person. But I've certainly heard some wonderful things about you. " He said, leaning forward and using a tone that Tamaki would use on his guests.

   " Well, thank you, sir. "

I reached up to take the rose from Tamaki's father, but he gently grabbed my hand and pressed it against his other hand and the rose. 

   " If ever you find yourself in trouble, I want you to know that you can come to your father-in-law for anything. "

   " Okay. . ." I said with a little worry in my tone.

   " Father. " Tamaki said with a warning in his tone. Tamaki slowly came up from the water, and he was dripping wet.

   " That's chairman. "

   " What do you think you're doing!? Remove your hands at once, please! "

At that moment, I heard a sound all too familiar—the sound of someone getting slapped. I looked over and saw a man standing in front of Kyoya, and he had just slapped the glasses off of him. The man passed Kyoya, and Kyoya sat on the ground to get his glasses. 

   " Is this how my son has been wasting his time? You are an embarrassment to the Ootori name. "

Kyoya's father walked away from him, and I walked towards him. I put my hand on his shoulder, and Kyoya looked at me.

   " I'm fine. Don't worry about it. It's not like I haven't been expecting this. "

Everyone gathered around Kyoya, but he insisted that he was fine. I sighed, feeling upset for Kyoya. I looked around at all of the guests and found my cart. I went to grab the handles, and I started pushing the desserts around. I offered desserts to everyone until a hand was placed on my back.

   " Yes? "

   " Is this what you've been doing while I was away? "

I turned around and saw someone I had not seen in years. She wore a red cocktail dress with red lips and a black hat on her head. She walked in red heels, and her brown eyes felt like they were piercing through me. Her H/c was designed to match her outfit and have a big hat on her head.

   " Hello mother. I'm glad you could be here. "

   " You didn't answer my question. "

I could feel my hands start to shake a little, but I held my hands together so they wouldn't show I was shaking. The stare of the host's eyes on us could be felt from yards away.

   " Yes mother. "

   " How disappointing. You go to a prestigious school and this is how you practice your talent? On little desserts that show class but really they look like they could be sold for five dollars. "

My mother walked away from my back and took one of the forks from the plate of one of my poire belle helene dishes. She took a piece of the pear dessert and the chocolate sauce and put the spoon in her mouth. She chewed the dessert and set the spoon back on the cart. SHe didn't say anything as she turned towards me. Her glare was present on her face, but what I wasn't expecting was to be met with a slap to the left side of my face. I ignored the stinging feeling on my cheek and looked back at my mother with a trained neutral expression.

   " You could do better. It's disgusting. You've taught our chiefs to make that? "

   " Yes, ma'am. "

   " Pathetic. I excepted better from the L/n child. You've wasted your talents here at this school. And you look just like your father. You share the same eyes and I can barely contain my anger. "

   " I apologize ma'am. "

   " Don't apologize to me. Apologize to your guests and your co-workers. I shouldn't have given birth to you, you only turned up as a disappointment with such a simple french dessert. "

My mother turned around and walked to the door, and left the building. I stood in front of my cart, looking down at my desserts, not knowing what to think. The left side of my face stung, and I wanted to get some ice to put on it, but I also couldn't get my legs to move.

   " Y/n. . ." I heard Tamaki slowly say behind me.

I took in a deep breath and looked at them with something I've always shown them until Noya Sora revealed my family history; a fake smile.

   " I'm fine. Please carry on. "

I pushed the cart and served the other desserts to the guests. When my cart was empty, I handed the cart to a butler to put in the kitchen. I walked to where the hosts were and saw Tamaki greeting an old lady with a  smile. But the lady was scowling as she walked by him. Kyoya put a hand on my shoulder, and I looked at him to see a handprint on his face. He nodded down at me, and I nodded him; an understanding was formed, and we looked back at the mean old lady and Tamaki.

   " Filthy child. "

   ' I already don't like her. '

   " Lady Eclair, come over here for a moment, please. "

A woman stood up from the table and started walking towards Tamaki. I took in her appearance as she stood beside Tamaki's Grandmother. She had fair skin, red lips, and bright blue eyes. Her dress accentuated her chest, and it was long. I looked at her hands that were behind her back and saw her twirling expensive spectacles. 

   " For the remainder of the day and tomorrow, you will be Lady Eclair's personal escort. "

Eclair stood in front of Tamaki and just looked up at him. Tamaki didn't seem comfortable with what his grandmother had said, and he didn't say anything.

   " What's wrong? I gave you an order. "

   " Hello there, Tamaki. "

Tamaki stared at Lady Eclair for a moment longer before putting on a smile I knew all too well about.

   " Very well, grandmother. I will do everything in my power to ensure her happiness. Just as you wish. "

Tamaki held his hand out, and Lady Eclair put her hand in his. They walked out together and the doors shut behind the both of them. Usually, I wouldn't mind because he was just doing his job as a host, but this time it hurt a little bit more to see him walk away with someone else, not as a host, but as Tamaki Suho.