Strawberry Panic

First Snow

Chatters would be heard in the function hall, people wearing gowns, suits and anything else would scream. The elite scattered around, some with their family, business associates and friends. For Roseanne this is something she wouldn't get used to, how many events she had gone to? How many events did she attend around rich people? To be honest she couldn't remember any of those events.

But as much as she wanted to turn down the invites she couldn't do so, this is for the charity event, to help kids that lacked education.

She wonders if these people around her are really here for charity, to help the kids or to flaunt their wealth. To brag. She doesn't want to know because she hated it.

Why is she here in the first place? The event was grand unlike the organisers said to her. Lights dancing around, camera flashes everywhere, laughs boomed in the four corners of the hall. Oh, yes, because her dear friend Jisoo asked to paint and donate one of her paintings, but couldn't say no when she heard the purpose of the event.

As you don't know, Roseanne Park or Rosé as she goes by, is one of the known artists in the country, her art pieces are in demand in and out of the country. Her art won several awards such as Golden and Silver Lions, Future Generation Art and Hugo Boss Prize. Her talent made her known, she's only twenty six but already established a name in the industry she chose. She's glad for it. Because people appreciate her work and passion.

She chose to sit in the far corner but the things when people want to talk to you, even if you don't want to, you need to entertain them. One of the things she hates about this event. Can they mind their business as I do with mine? God! I want to go home so bad! She hissed to herself.

A very tall man wearing an expensive suit with an arrogant aura stood in front of her, and greeted her, as courtesy she stood up.

"Uhm. Yes, that's me." that's all she said, please get the idea. I don't want to talk to you. No, she's not rude but mingling with people for the past events she already knew what they wanted or about to say. Bragging their money.

"I've heard that you donated a piece." she nodded, "I'm a fan of your artwork, especially The Awakening, Tantalize and Irresistible A-a--"

"Irresistible Allure, you mean? Thank you." she gave a small smile. She's not judgmental but she bet this guy in front of her just made a little about her arts just now. I mean this is not the first time though.

The guy put his hand on his neck as he was embarrassed because of a mistake he made. Clearing his throat, "I just want to say that you're so beautiful in person."

"Thank you"

"Would you go on a date with me if I got your art tonight? I mean I'll definitely bid for your art but would you go out with me--" of course there's a catch, why she's not surprised anymore.

"I'm sorry but-"

"I'll bid triple the price, just say yes to me." he's so persistent.

Like you stand a chance to get my art. Not tonight. Definitely never. She wants to say.

"Thanks for your generosity but I'm really--" Her words got cut off when the door of the function hall opened, loud gasps were everywhere, spotlights at the entrance, press people swarming the newly arrived people. 

The heiress of Kim group company, Jennie Kim, and Bae Conglomerate, Bae Irene, the two new arrivals are known to be enemies in the business world. 

Jennie Kim style in her chic Chanel outfit, white mini dress, her brunette hair falls down on her shoulder, clutching her small purse, as she walks in the red carpet with her black high heels, she's so elegant and classy.