The Prince Who Cannot Fall In Love & The Missing Heiress

When summer came, Fae enrolled at Almstad university as a freshman with Karl's help. Ren kept his promise by not letting Amelia take care of anything to do with Fae. So, if he needed someone else's help to take care of Fae's stuff, he would leave it to his assistant, Karl. Everything worked well so far.

Fae enrolled in a business school because, after rethinking her options, she realized that her dream had always been to build her own hotel or resort. She wanted to learn about how to manage a business and be a successful businesswoman in the future.

Inwardly, she hoped that a few years after Ren resigned from his position, they could live quietly in Rhine or some other peaceful place and build a resort to receive guests. She and Ren would be able to live peacefully, and at the same time, Fae could also share her love for meeting people and being involved in an active social life.

She had not told Ren about her dream yet, because she didn't want her husband to become overwhelmed. Later, when their lives were calmer and her husband wasn't so busy, she would talk to Ren about it.

"Are you serious about going to business school?" Ren asked when he saw the school brochure Fae handed to him. He flipped through it and read carefully what was on there. "Of course, I will support you. I'm just surprised because, as I remember, you said that you wanted to study literature."

"Ah .. you still remember that." Fae was very happy to hear that Ren apparently still remembered what she said. Her husband was very attentive despite his uber busy life. "It's true, I initially wanted to study literature, because I love reading. But on second thought, I think I prefer business school so that one day I could start my own business, or work in a place where I can grow better."

Ren pondered for a moment and then nodded. He understood what Fae wanted. After all, if Fae wanted to do business, didn't he already buy Magnolia Café for his wife? Later when the time was right he would tell Fae that he had bought the cafe where she worked and that she could manage it if she wanted.

After all, Ren thought that his wife was much more fitting to be the boss of the Magnolia Café, than just a waiter. However, of course, he could not say it now. He would let her study business and later hand over the cafe ownership to her.

"Very well. I'll ask Karl to take care of your registration. Later, when you start school, you can decide for yourself whether you will continue working part-time at Magnolia Café or stop to focus on your education," said Ren.

"Thank you ..." Fae hugged Ren and kissed his lips. "I love you!"

"Hmm.." Ren kissed her back and then he got his phone to ask Karl to handle everything.

So, at the end of the summer of 2061, Fae officially became a new student at Almstad Business School. She and Ren had been together for almost a year. Somehow, it felt like it was only yesterday that they met. Fae felt very happy with her life. 

***

In early September, Fae began her study at her new school. In her class, there were 40 students, and almost all of them were freshmen that graduated high school in the same year. There were only a few students who were older like her.

However, they were mostly nice to her, not discriminating against her even though Fae claimed to be two years older than her classmates and told them that she came from the countryside.

"Jeez ... I can't believe you're from a small village. You look so beautiful and stylish. You must be kidding," said Suzette when she, Fae, and some of their classmates walked out of class that morning.

"I'm serious," said Fae with a smile. "I just moved to Almstad a year ago. Previously I lived in a small village called Rhine."

"Wow, I see that you can adjust well to the city life," Miriam said in awe. "Then did you get a scholarship to study here? I know the cost is very high to enroll to this campus. I had to work for two years just to save for my tuition fees."

"My husband pays for my school, but I also work part-time," Fae replied. "I work at Magnolia Café in the Old Town area. If you stop by, I'll give you an employee discount."

"Oh .. so you are already married?" Miriam and Suzette looked at Fae in amazement. "You're still very young ... Why did you get married so early?"

"Ah ... is it really early? I'm not that young. I'm already 21 years old," said Fae shyly. "I think I am lucky to meet the right person when I was still young."

"Whoaa, you got me curious. What's your husband like? Is he handsome?" Suzette asked enthusiastically. "Show us his pictures!!"

"He is very handsome," replied Fae, smiling sheepishly. "But I'm not going to show you the photo. You'll fall in love with him. I don't want to take risks ... hahaha."

"Iishh ... I will never take someone else's husband. I am not a home-wrecker," Miriam blurted. "Come on ... show me the photo, just once. I wonder what kind of man managed to marry our campus belle. Duh .. the boys in our school will all be heartbroken. I know so many male students have a crush on you!"

"Not only students but also some professors," said Suzette, nodding. "Fae is very beautiful and so many men like you. Pfew .. I am so relieved to find out that you are married. This means we have no competition ... HAHAHAHA ..."

Fae laughed at Suzette's words. She had absolutely no problem telling the whole world that she was married to avoid being chased by other men. She didn't want to give them hope.

Unfortunately, she could not tell anyone the identity of her husband. So, of course, she wouldn't show her photos with Ren.

"I can't show you the photos," said Fae. "I'm sorry."

Miriam and Suzette looked at each other. The smile on Miriam's face turned mischievous. "Ahh .. it's not difficult to find information in this era. I just need to search online for men living in Almstad with the last name Muller, surely one of them is your husband ..."

"Oh ... I don't use my husband's last name," Fae said quickly. She didn't want Miriam and Suzette to chase the wrong people. That could cause problems. "His last name isn't Muller."

"Well, if you guys are married, why don't you use his last name?" Suzette asked in amazement. "Or .. maybe you're just pretending to be married to avoid being chased by man, right? Hahaha .. I can understand it."

Fae was confused, how she could explain her situation. The more she said something, the more Miriam and Suzette didn't believe that she was really married.

"You know what, Fae. When we went to a general lecture yesterday, I heard some corny girls gossip about you behind my back. I immediately scolded them, but I overheard them talking about you. They said your school was paid for by sugar daddy. We all know how expensive this school costs." Suzette sighed. "I certainly do not believe it, because I know you, and I scolded them for talking bullshit about you. They are just jealous. But imagine, other people who do not know you personally might think their words are true."

Fae widened her eyes at Suzette's words just now. "What? They said I have a sugar daddy just because I could go to college here? How strange. So many girls study here. Why am I the only one being gossiped about?"

"Uhm .. it's because they are jealous, so they are looking for shit to smear your reputation. So, in my opinion, if you are really married, you should just reveal that to everyone, not just us. Tell them about your husband. So that they won't dare to slander you again. "

Fae frowned. She did not want and could not reveal her husband's identity to anyone. But she also did not want other people to smear her name.

"I don't have time for gossip," Fae said finally. However, her voice sounded irritated. "I have to work. Soon my shift at the cafe will start.. I'll see you tomorrow.