Amidst the boisterous rumble echoing around, the sound of the small bell ringing and indicating someone's arrival, light music resonating from the other end of the room and lots of people rushing around where she sat, she fumbles with her fingers, nervously waiting for her turn.

"Next," A tall girl bobs her head out of the room, as she roams her eyes around the waiting area.

"Me..." She lifts her head and gets up, dragging the heavy maroon colored gown that she was wearing.

The girl eyes her for a minute as she looks through the clipboard in her hands.

"Min Eunhi?"

"Y-yes.."

"Alright, please follow me."

Giving a small nod to the girl who had a badge pinned on her chest, indicating her name as 'Mina', she lifts the sides of her dress in a delicate manner, walking behind her through the white corridors of the parlour.

"Here," she says before pushing a door and guiding her in, where the first thing that catches her eye was the enormous mirror, and lots and lots of make-up accesories.

"Please get seated." Another girl announces and she gulps before placing her purse and phone on the couch, walking to the front where her gaze falls on her reflection in the mirror.

The mirror gleaming with the bright lightbulbs accompanying it from all the sides blinds her as she steps up on the high white chair seated just in front of the dressing table.

With her chest hammering due to heavy nervousness, she looks down at her sweaty palms as she hears the two staff girls chatting behind her.

"Hmm, so we should get started now," the other girl says as she walks upto the mirror and glances at her face, her expressions turning odd as she realises something.

"You're...19?"

"Uh...yes, why?" She turns her head to face the girl in high heels as she look at her with clear confusion plastered on her face.

"I mean, 19 is such a young age to get...you know...married?" She lightly chuckles to hide her embarrassment.

Petrified, she looks down at her lap, lips curving into a small, pouty smile.

"I'm not getting married yet."

"O-oh I'm sorry," the girl standing beside her bows in anxiousness, scratching the back of her neck.

"I-It's my engagement."

A sigh escapes her mouth as soon as these words leave her mouth, making the two girls gasp in bewilderment.

"Engagement? Isn't that a little quick? You seem pretty young. In fact, you don't even look 19."

"I know," she chuckles with her bright pearl like teeth shining, eyes crinkling in a way that they kind of disappear for a moment.

"My dad wants me to get engaged. I can't deny because I love him."

"I feel bad for you." The other girl standing at a distance says, her eyes gazing softly at her with sympathy.

"No need to feel bad, I'm myself happy."

"Or maybe not" she wonders.

"Let's get you ready then. I promise you'll look like a princess!" The girl says as Eunhi's eyes fall onto her badge. "Yeji" it said.

"Your skin is so soft." Mina says as she pokes her finger gently on her cheek, making her giggle.

"Maybe because I've never worn makeup. I really don't like caking my face with foundations and all. I keep it light."

"That's great. It'll help us as we won't have to apply concealer."

With this, both of the girls start doing their job as they attempt to do her best makeover, and Eunhi just leans back in her chair as she shuts her eyes close, feeling the moistness on her face as they start to apply the accessories, massaging her face in the process as Eunhi finds herself in heaven.

For the first time in her life, she had felt this much relaxed as she felt light whilst resting her head on the soft cushion attached to the chair.

"I didn't even know that these things exist. This is literally so relaxing!" She thought to herself.

The lightness in her head soon helps her drift off to sleep as soft snores echo in the silence, making the two girls giggle at her adorbs.

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"Hey, wake up!"

"Eunhi-ssi, get up!"

With the blunt voices ringing in her ears, she slightly peels off one eye, slowly adjusting her vision to the brightness in the room as she feels her eyes being heavy.

"O-oh, did I s-sleep?"

"Yeah you did but it's okay, look into the mirror." Mina states as she stares at her with a smile, and Eunhi adjusts her posture as her eyes fall onto her reflection.

Wow.

She couldn't believe it was her.

The girls absolutely did a great job. Her face wasn't looking too caked but it didn't seemed too light either. A mix of pink blush and light red lipstick glowing on her soft rosy lips added a million charms to her face.

The eye work was amazing too. The eyeliner, the shades, everything. Eunhi herself couldn't believe that it was her. She actually did look like a princess.

"Oh my god..." The words leave her mouth in astonishment as she blinks her eyes profusely, still being enlightened.

"I- that's beautiful!"

"I know, I told you that you'll look like a princess." Yeji grins.

"Not a princess, but a Queen!" The shorter girl, Mina says and Eunhi blushes.

"Thank you," she gets up from the high chair, carefully landing on her feet as she ruffles her dark brown hair, swirling in a circle with her gown floating in mid-air.

It was something childish.

But she loved it. Yes, she was childish. This wasn't the age for her to be worrying about such stuff. But she had to.

This was a special day for her.

Her engagement day.

But she wasn't happy.

How could she? Getting married to someone whom she doesn't know well, whom she had coincidentally met in a party and got hooked up because of her unparagoned father.

Like other girls, she had dreams. Dreams of marrying the perfect boy whom she sees in her imagination. Someone she knows, admires and loves with her whole heart.

But it wasn't like that in her case. Her fate was already decided. And she had accepted the fact that it can't be changed now. Her father loved her, of course. But not enough to give her the freedom that she deserved.

She was upset about it.

But she wasn't letting it show. The smile that her lips were carrying hid a lot of mysteries. Although she was good at hiding it, she herself didn't know what she's going to do is right or not.

"Let's get your hair done now." Mina said, crossing her arms.

"Something like a bun. You have long hair and I guess a bun would suit you a lot. I also have a pretty flower crown that we can use. Wait a minute..." Yeji said while examining her head from different angles.

Eunhi smiled at the thought. The staff girls were really friendly and sweet.

"Look at this!" She beamed as she stood behind her with a crown covered in fresh flowers. "This just arrived. Seems like it's made just for you!"

"This is beautiful." Eunhi whispered as the girl began to comb her tousled hair.

In mean time, Eunhi's phone started ringing. She looked back at the couch, "uh, can I get my phone?"

"I'll bring it." Mina said as she walked over to try couch, picking up the phone.

"Who's it?"

"It's Yoongi oppa."

"Oh, please bring it here.."

Quickly handing away her phone, the girl got to work again as Eunhi picked up the call.

"Yes oppa?"

"Eunhi?" A deep voice echoed from the speaker of the phone, loud enough to catch the girls' attention.

"Are you done? It's about time..."

"Uh, yeah I'm almost done.."

"Alright, coming in ten minutes."

He replied and hung up.

"Was...was that your brother?" Mina asked, curiousity lacing her tone.

Eunhi chuckled. "Yes."

"Okay," she cleared her throat, focusing back on her work. "Two cute braids would do good, what do you think?"

"Uhm, you're the stylist here. As long as you find it good-"

"Done! I'm on it."

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"Wow..." Eunhi's eyes grew wide as she glanced at her reflection again. "This is so cute."

"I know, this turned out perfect." Grinning away at Eunhi, the girls added a few more touch ups to her face when they heard the door open with a sqeal.

Loud thumps of his boots resonated in the calm and silent atmosphere as Mina turned around, and her breath hitched.

The man standing in front of her didn't look less than a vogue model. He was wearing a blue tuxedo with black sunglasses. Skin so pale yet glowing. A perfectly built body with a charming face.

No doubt he was the crush of almost all the girls in his college time.

Removing his sunglasses, Yoongi's gaze fell on the girl who was still staring at him like she's seen an alien. He scrunched his nose, clearing his throat to bring her out of her fazed imagination.

Yeji tried to hold her laughter as she bumped her colleague from behind, earning a gasp from the girl.

"Are you done? We're already getting la-"

Yoongi stopped amid as he noticed his sister turning her way, his eyes softening with affection.

"For the first time in my life, I must say... you're looking beautiful."

Eunhi blushes at her brother's comment. "Really..?"

"Yeah, as beautiful as a hyena."

The two girls burst into a fit of giggles at Yoongi's words as he himself grins, his gums catching their attention as Mina feels her heart thundering.

"Was that a compliment?" Eunhi clenches her fists as she glares at her brother.

"Of course it was. For my sweet sister." Yoongi steps forward as he caresses her cheek. Eunhi's lips stretch into a wide grin upon seeing her brother's fondness.

"Where do I do the payment?" Yoongi turned to face Mina as she was still lost.

"Uh.. I.. follow me please." She stutters, mentally cursing on herself. On the other hand, Yeji was dying whilst trying to hold her laughter.

"Let's go, dad is waiting." Yoongi tenderly holds his sister's hand as she picks up her purse, both following behind Mina out of the room.

"You can go and wait in the car. I'm coming."

Yoongi points outside and Eunhi follows his command, swiftly carrying her feet to the outside where the blazing sunlight was at it's peak.

Yoongi quickly did the payment, his veiny hands aren't even matching his cat-shaped face. He and Eunhi looked so much alike.

As Yoongi pushes the credit card back in his pocket and turns around, he stops in his tracks when his eyes fall on that very familiar face who has been bugging him since he walked in.

Sucking in a sharp breathe, Yoongi looks down at the short girl, her lips stretch into a smirk.

"Yes?"

"Uh, sir... if you ever need a facial or need to get ready, you're always welcomed here. Men turn out really handsome when they visit us," she streches her arm forward, a yellow card clasped between her fingers, "t-this is my number."

Yoongi pushes his black midnight hair back with his hand as he looks into her eyes, a slight smirk creeping upon his thin lips.

"Sorry, I'm already handsome."

With this, he walks past that girl, crushing her thoughts as a puddle of embarrassment overtakes her entire face, lips turning into a deep frown.

"I-"

The glass door shuts on her face as she grits her teeth upon watching the man who walks with big steps towards the parking lot, her eyes widening when she notices the black SUV shining brightly, as Yoongi makes his way towards the passenger seat.

"Damn." She breathes out, crushing the card between her hands.

"Damn indeed.." Yeji coos from behind as Mina flinch at her words, giving a death stare into her direction.

"I-It's okay! I know many more handsome men!"

"I know, but I didn't expect you to get rejected so easily.." Yeji chuckles, crossing her arms, "I mean, the man's handsome and has got attitude, which is quite attractive.."

"Are we both gonna fangirl over him now?"

"N-no!'

"Then let's get to work, I have to leave early." Mina sighs, tossing the crushed card into the bin as she makes her way inside, followed by her colleague who still couldn't control herself after seeing the free drama today.

On the other hand, Yoongi's gaze falls onto his sister, who was leaning on the window of the backseat, her lips pushed out into a small pout.

"Shall we go?" He says as he gets seated, turning his head to glance at his sister.

"Y-yeah.."

"Eunhi, are you...okay?" Voice totally laced with concern, Yoongi's eyes soften as he sternly looks at Eunhi.

"I am... don't worry oppa..." Eunhi smiles assuredly, earning a nod from Yoongi who smiles back at her.

"Am I?" She asks herself.

She didn't know either.

A

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Hope you liked the first chapter. Stay tuned for more!

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Author nim,
Unaiza💜