The house was busy. Maids anxiously ran there to there just to get all the things done in a hurry. Some were busy cooking. Whereas the others are busy decorating every corner of the house.

Everyone are excited as it is the 18th birthday of the precious princess in the Monroe Family.

The Don is on his study together with his lovely wife, making calls to their friends and business partners. They stayed almost like 4 hours in there just to call everyone they know.

"Yes, the party would be 7 in the evening"

"Oh thank you. We will expect to see you and your wife tonight"

And that was their last call before the Don slumped back to the office couch and the Madame roll her eyes in exasperation as they looked into the countless invitation cards and call records. But nonetheless, they also feel excited for the Birthday Celebration of their daughter.

While everyone was busy with their own job and business. They were suddenly startled as a scream rang out from where the kitchen is.

"Baby, are you o--", Isabelle was about to ask her daughter when she first saw its figure but stopped when she actually seen her giggling while being tickled by her older brother. Joseph also came in to see the scene and he was relieved.

Both husband and wife are happy to see that their children are happy.

It was so much fun to watch the siblings laugh so they didn't stop it at first.

There were cooks watching on the sidelines earlier, but they made no move to stop their young master. They just stand there helplessly. But they couldn't help smiling at those two, especially on their little miss. Her laugh is too contagious not to smile.

Bella saw them standing on the doorframe and called...

"Daddy, helpppp!!", she said squealing.

Joseph just chuckled at them. But he actually said to his son,

"Okay, stop tickling her now Zachary."

Zachary stopped and it has been the cue for bella to get away from him. He acted like he was going to attack her with tickles again and Bella ran behind her mother and father.

Joseph and Isabelle just chuckled at their daughter. She's just too cute.

"Come here darling, let me have a look at my big girl.."

Isabelle held her daughter's hand and looked at her. Her bella was wearing a pastel pink dress and a white cotton slippers. Even with the simplicity of the dress, the innocence and beauty of her daughter can still be seen.

"Aww my daughter is so cute", Isabelle pinched Bella's cheek. And her daughter giggled in response and said..

"Mommy is cute as well."

"Come give Mama a hug, sweetheart ",  Isabelle said. He was really anxious to pinch Bella's cheek again for a long time but he didn't do it because it might just hurt her.

As the females were hugging each other, Joseph interrupted them saying, "How about me?".

"Of course daddy has hugs too.", Bella and ran towards her Father's arms. Now there were three of them hugging each other.

They heard a grunt from behind and Zachary saying, " Yeah sure. I'm just your son anyway." And they had to laugh at his expression, Zachary's expression was one of those who were mad and disbelief. He also acted as if his heart ached.

As the family took a moment, the helpers who had been watching earlier slowly left. They know that it wouldn't be appropriate to watch, so they go back to their work.

The evening came a little early than we expected, it was still 6 and a half but the courtyard was already packed with a lot of guests. It was bustling to see so much friends, relatives and other shareholders in one place together. To celebrate the Grandest Birthday of the Monroe's little princess, which is Bella.

The businessmen such as Joseph were amazed to see the wide place and the exterior of his house. They had been rich for how long but none of them could afford such a big mansion. Though it looked old, nothing could say that it was because it has new modern-style materials done to rebuilt it. They could see that it was worth some millions.

More guests still arrived one after another and Joseph and Isabelle greeted them incessantly.

As everyone was loud and noisy, another person just came to the event.No one had still noticed his presence since they were all busy doing their own business and introducing themselves.But there were still people near the entrance.They were a group of young women who came along with their fathers'and they are all in their twenty's.

A woman from the group exclaimed loudly, "Oh my God, isnt that Ryan Fritz?!"

A lot of attention were averted to her because of what she said but it didn't last that long as they were attracted to the tall and handsome young man in suit. He was standing right near the gate's entrance and behind him there is a woman in a formal dress but she doesn't look like a date because of her formal obedience to the man and she was also kind of bowing down her head like any subordinates would do.

Women started to talk all over about how handsome he is. And men, businessmen to be exact were all quiet and stunned. Ryan Fritz? As in one of the young bachelor in business industry? The young business tycoon?

What is he doing here? As of what they heard in the news,he was never the kind of person who accept any invitations.

Most of the guests are curious. Some of them haven't heard anything about this guy, but by the way he looked as it is and with the woman behind him looking like an office assistant, he must be some big shot.

Suddenly, he became the topic right after he arrived.

"Who is he?"

"Don't you know who he is? He's Mr. Fritz the number one hottie in the city.", someone said.

" And the famous billionaire.", another person added.

Everyone was shock to hear that. Really? This handsome young man is a billionare?Wow, he seemed to be like on his early twentys but he is already successful in that age.

"What a promising person."

"Yeah, but they somewhat said that he's into guys, is that true?"

"Oh shush, don't believe those fake news.Can't you see how manly he is."

"Do you think he would notice me?"

"Just dream on, girl. He was never the kind of person who goes around with women, he actually treat women as wall, don't ya know that."

As the crowd of women were giving front talks, they were oblivious of how Ryan's expression change. He may look calm but he's tarting to get annoyed by this women. Is there really nothing they can do to talk but talk about me?

But what they said was true.He disliked women, he seem to be disgusted when they all flock towards him and do everything to get his attention. For all he knows, they were just after his money. He never goes around with anyone unless it was about business or family.

As everyone was still in a talk exchange, Joseph and his wife, excused themselves to greet him.

"Hello, Mr. Fritz. We're glad that you came." -Joseph said in a very formal manner. Even though he is older than this young man. He still need to be respectful on him. Because in this world, everyone bows down to power. And that was how it is in business, you have to be more careful on powerful people just to avoid being kicked out in the industry. But what made him frightened was his ways of controlling a company. He never spared any mishaps and his calculations had never failed. He plans everything very well.

While her husband was giddy Isabelle was all smiles and greeted him in a nice way, " Welcome, Mr. Fritz. We sincerely apologize if we couldn't attend to you just now."

As Ryan seems to be cold on the surface, but he was never disrespectful to older women who is nice like her. His mother taught him well.

Well,of course are to those who deserve to be respected. But if a woman showed him a fake and bad side. He wouldn't think twice to kick them out, even though they are older than him.

"Thank you Mrs. Monroe but I think its unnecessary.",he said.

Isabelle was confused as to what he mean, why is it unnecessary though?

He saw her expression but he made no move to answer her. His secretary seems to understand. And turn to explain, " What he mean is he greatly  understands why. You have a lot of visitors to tend to.", she said carefully in case she said something wrong.

"Oh, why thank you, we deeply appreciate your concern." ,Isabelle said.When she suddenly remembered something, she looked at her watch and said again, "And yeah. I would leave you both two gentlemen alone as I still have something to do. It's already 7. I need to get the Birthday Girl ready now. ", and she walked fast enough towards the house.

As they were left alone, Joseph was stiff but continued on talking and tried to get a little chance to make him meet his group of company to talk with business and maybe to find a chance of making partnerships.

And luckily Ryan agreed to meet on with his partners so they proceed inside the house.

When they were all discussing about business and stuffs. Music started to play on the background and everyone's attention was again averted to another place. And that is where the stairs are.

The surrounding had dimmed a little, and the spotlight was pointed a-top the staircase. And a feminine figure could be seen standing there, she's none other that the lil princess itself, Bella Monroe.

Her short, brown hair was piled high on her head and her widespread blue gown had a bow on the center of her back. She has a tiny tiara on her head as well.Her face was all natural. It seems to have added more enchanting aura on her, the slight makeup made her face glow up more. Her innocent beauty couldn't be described at this moment.

The venue had became quiet all of a sudden.The guests were stunned, astounded by her beautiful appearance. All of them couldn't actually get out of their amazement towards her. The young guys around were swooned by her. And the women were full of envy.

All in all, their jaws dropped. They didn't knew that she was too beautiful. Some people think that their child has been hidden for so long because she has a disability.

Joseph have seen all their expression and he would be lying if he said that he wasn't proud of his little daughter right now. She was the most precious thing that happened to them. She was all too sweet and loving and they could never asked for more daughter other than her.

Bella was all too nervous and shaky but her brother, who was hiding behind the big curtain earlier came forward to help her.He came out to escort her. He held her hand as they slowly descended down the red carpet stairs.Bella was still nervous so her legs became a bit shaky but Zachary could feel her and see the small problem. So he cushioned his arms casually on her and said,

"Dont worry lil sis. It would be alright. You just need to be calm and brave, yeah? Lift your head up sissy. Make mom and dad proud,make us proud. Okay?", he said it like an inspiration. But it seems to have console her though as she sighed and held her head high.Zachary just smiled as he looked at her and they continued walking down the stairs.

As everyone was giving awe to Bella as she comes down, they haven't notice the change of expression on Ryan's face. The usual cold facade had momentarily soften without him knowing for a second, but he changed it back after. He managed to maintain his composure in just a second.

As Bella arrived at the end with Zachary, she looked around and smiled to everyone. People had started to have a noise again but this time it was all praise towards her.

Zachary who was at her side whispered, " Continue smiling and greet them, okay princess?" Bella just nod at him.

As they continued walking they have met a lot of people greeting her happy birthday. And as for Bella, she just continue smiling and said thanks to them.

Their parents, Joseph and Isabelle went to the center. Joseph as the talker himself, raised his wine glass and made a bell sound using a spoon to gather all the guests attention and said, "Good evening everyone,welcome for coming here today. As you may all know I am Joseph Monroe,and on behalf of the debutant herself , I would like to thank everyone for gracing my daughter's 18th birthday celebration."

"And I know that all of you don't want to prolong this, so I would like to call on my lovely daughter to give her welcome remarks. Come' re darling." Joseph once again said but calling on to where Bella was.

When bella heard her name being called she was starting to get so tense again. And started to think hard.

What would she do? What will she say? She's too shy to say anything that are long. She almost want to cry and hide inside her room at this moment tho.

And Zachary, who was her only support, felt her sweating hands on his arms and he started to get worried for her as well.