This story is a part 2 of the previous story "Step by Step".

By going back, in the previous story "Step by Step" a main character named Reina, in the beginning she was unsure about her life and didn't have the courage or confidence about whether or not she could accomplish her goal of marriage and having an ideal family. And throughout her journey to a dream land and getting support from fairies and all kinds of people, she was able to find confidence in herself and find her life path. And she also realizes that she doesn't have to accomplish her goal yet, and she can do it step by step by growing and improving herself first.

And this next story will uncover about what her life like after two years and she will meet her friend Emmy and will eventually lead her to go to a survival game called "Easter egg hunt" and in that game, she will meet a another fairy and she ended up finding out that he is France's brother and will meet France again.

And throughout the Easter egg hunt game, she will encounter a love triangle, struggles in working together with the two fairies, and confusion inside her mind . Because of these issues that she will encounter, will she be able to accomplish her goal, find her missing part in her life, and be able to step up to the final stage? Let sit back and explore what will happen to Reina.

I can't believe it's been two years since I went to the dream land and met this wonderful fairy named France. By thinking about it, it was an incredible journey to this wonderful dream land. Because of that Journey I was able to change myself and found my ideal job. Sometimes I wonder if I made the right choice about my life path of working as an assistant in the student career center. And wonder about something is still missing in my life. By thinking about it, I couldn't find the answer to it. I'm not sure why but I know that my job is going smoothly and successful, but is this my life path that I will be doing for the rest of my life? I'm not sure but I was thinking about that all day.

Then at that moment, the student of mine tapped on my shoulder and said "Ms Reina are you okay?" "Did you listen to my rest of my story?" And then I came back from my thought process and replied to that student by saying "I'm so sorry" "I wasn't listening to your story" "can you repeat it one more time?" And the student said "Ms Reina you already told me that 6 times" "are you okay?" "I feel that you've been out of the blue lately?" "And I reply by saying "I'm fine" "I think I'm just tired" "so I'm not sick or anything so you don't have to worry about me" And the student said "okay as long as you are fine" And I told the student I can refer you to other assistant if you like? Because I think I have to rest for the day. The student said "okay I hope you will feel better" And "I said thank you". So I refer to another assistant which is one of my best friends named Alice. After referring my student to Alice I left the school and walked straight back home.

While walking back home, it was really sunny and I can smell flowers blooming everywhere. I can also smell the bakery nearby. By this temptation of the smell, it made me want to buy bread at this cafe, so I went inside to the cafe named "Happy go" and sometimes I find this cafe name weird. By going inside the cafe, the smell was wonderful! It was full of all kinds of bread like red bean paste bread, cream cheese bread, and fruit bread etc. And there was much more bread too. In that cafe, I ordered the breads that I mentioned earlier and small white chocolate Frappuccino. And while waiting for my order, someone tapped on my shoulder and I looked back and realized that I had seen that person before. Then after she said "Hi Reina it is me Emmy". And I was like "OMG it is Emmy"

At that moment, I didn't realize it was Emmy because she got a haircut and I think she changed her hair color to brownish too. And she said "how have you been? I told her "I'm fine". Currently I'm working as an assistant in the student career center because I wanted to help other students like me who are also struggling with their life. And she said "how wonderful!" "I feel that you have grown so much compared to maybe two years ago, when you first came to the dream land". And I said "thank you" And what are you doing here?

She said "this recently I got married and I'm pregnant right now" And I told her congratulations! And she said thank you

And then out of the blue she said "sorry I know you are busy right now but I have a favor to ask you. And I said what happened?

She said this recently I don't know if you know it, but in Paris they made a new game called "Easter egg hunt survival game" and I was invited to participate and they want to see if this game work or not so they invited many random people too and since I'm pregnant and it will be hard for me to participate in that game. And the rules of the game is that if you cannot make it I have to find someone to go on behalf of me. I was wondering if you can go on behalf of me?" I was looking for someone to go on behalf of me but I couldn't find anybody, and since I found you and wondering if it will be okay?

And I told her sure I can go on behalf of you! Because two years ago you helped me a lot and I was thinking about how to thank you. And she said "thank you so much" "Here is the ticket to Paris and once you arrive at the airport, someone will pick you up. And when someone picks you up you just have to say that I came on behalf of Emmy. And I said ok. And she said the game starts really soon so you might have to leave here soon. So I said ok. And we said goodbye to each other.

And as soon as I arrived home I packed my stuff to the suitcase and headed toward the airport. When I board the plane I thought to myself that OMG! I'm going to Paris! I can't believe I ended up going to Paris! I always wanted to go there for vacation, but I guess this will be my early vacation.

Then the next day, I arrived in Paris. There were lots of people and everyone looked very unique. Also the weather was also nice too. And after that someone tapped me on the shoulder and said "are you Emmy"? And I reply by saying "I'm Reina and I came here on the behalf of Emmy". And he said "okay follow me" And he drove me to the Easter hunt game place. After that long drive, I feel very tired but at the same time, I feel some excitement inside of me because I always wanted to come to Paris. And the place was wonderful! There was fresh grass and vegetables were grown and the air smelled very fresh too. There were many people waiting for the game to start.

And suddenly the wind blew hard and my ticket flew away. And I ran as fast I could to get my ticket back and suddenly I slipped and there was one guy that caught me and was carrying me like a princess. And he asked me. Are you okay? Are you lost? And this guy was really handsome like a prince and he was dazzling with sparkle.

And I was staring at him for almost one minute or maybe less than a minute. And he told me "Are you sick"? And I replied to him "don't worry I'm fine and (at that moment I was stumbling with words) and said sorry I think I'm heavy so you can drop me down. He said "are you sure?" Did you get injured or something" I said no I think I'm good and I thought to myself OMG he is a very caring person.

And he dropped me down and I said OMG I totally forgot about the ticket. Oh no my ticket flew away what should I do?

And he said is this your ticket because it flewed to me. I said thank you so much! You are my hero!!! And he laughed and said you are very funny and cute. What is your name? And I said I'm Reina. I came on behalf of my best friend. And he said oh how nice. Actually I didn't get invited but I signed up for it because my older sister ran away from home and I heard from her friend that she might be in Paris for the Easter egg hunt game so in order to bring back my sister I decided to participate in this game. And I said you are a very good brother! And he blushed.

After that the trumpet rings and calls us that the game will begin.

So I went to the entrance and the person who was in charge of the game group people into three and they group us too.

And apparently I was in a group with a very handsome prince and one more group member walking toward me and when I looked closely it was France. And he came and said Reina! What are you doing here! And I said OMG France I missed you so much! And we hugged together.

And France said hey Lance what are you doing here? And I said is this your friend? And he said he is my older brother. What are you doing in the human world?

And Lance said I came here to find francilla. And France told me too because mom forced me to go to the human world to bring back Francilla.

And I said so basically you guys came here to find your sister? And they both said yes. And France said I don't need your help so go back.

And Lance said by the way I'm lance sorry I didn't introduce my name yet. And I said hi nice to meet you. And France said don't talk to her. She is my precious person and I was the first to meet her two years ago in the dream land. So stay away from her.

And Lance said well sorry I fell in love with her at first sight.

And I was like OMG I was starting to worry about if I can work with them to finish the game.

And France said the game started and he took my hand and went into the wood and lance also held my other hand.

I was like so I didn't get to hear the direction so what was the mission? And Lance said the mission is to go to a certain place to find the egg. So we have to go to the bunny land to find the right egg and need to be friends with the bunny. And France said there is no way you can be friends with the bunny and France said let go Reina. Let leave this useless person and I was like but we are a team so I thought we have to work together? And Lance said Reina is right.

And after that we heard the announcement by saying that the game apparently had some issue and it won't function anymore. And so lots of people shouted saying let us go back and the person in charge said sorry it is not working and the entrance door will not open and this game is apparently a program where you have to finish the game in order to go back. And in this game when you get bitten by a bunny or egg or if you fall from a cliff or something then you will automatically die and in this game at least one group needs to survive and win this game or else everyone will be stuck here forever. And Everyone around me was crying and full of despair. And there was one guy who stood out and said let's do it according to the direction because it is the only way out. And people started moving into the forest for their missions.

And France said let's get moving and me and Lance said ok. And as I was walking, there were butterflies flying and there were some bunnies running and playing. And Lance said so we have to find the right egg and need to tame and be friends with the bunny. And he said France you go first and France said since you are the oldest one you have to go. And there was anger inside of me starting to burst out. And I shouted to them by saying there is no time to fight. We have to finish the game and try to stay alive. And they said you are right.

So we hunted for eggs for 30 min and Lance finally found a perfect green egg with no crack.

And I said wow Lance you found it I wonder if we completed this mission and France said look Reina I was able to be friends with the bunny. And I said awww so cute I think this bunny loves you and France said of course I'm better than my brother and Lance said the main purpose is to find a perfect egg.

And I said well at least we completed two different tasks at once so great job guys. And Lance said of course and throughout the game if you feel worried or scared then I will be here for you and I said thanks in a weak smile.

France said do you still have the ring I gave you two years ago? And I said yes and I'm wearing it now. And France said to Lance that I gave that Ring to her so we both have a strong relationship with each other. And Lance said well I feel that reina is the one for me and he gave me a cute bundle of flowers and I said "thank you".

And after that, suddenly I heard loud footsteps and when we looked behind us a bunch of bunnies started coming toward us and me, Lance, and France we ran for our lives. The bunnies eyes were red and looked like a zombie that was trying to eat us. And France said I thought we completed our mission and Lance said maybe you tame the wrong bunny so that's why they are angry. And France said no it should be correct and then at that moment, France realized that in the pocket the baby bunny was in there. And France said oh no I accidentally brought the baby bunny with me and Lance said what!!!! Give it back to the parents and France said how I'm going to do that? they are still chasing us and Reina says what should we do? There is a big cliff ahead of us and if we keep on running we will fall and be game over.

And so we decided to find a nearby rock to hide and we made a plan on how to give back this baby bunny to the parents. And so France said I will take responsibility for my own mistake and I will give it back to the parents. And I said are you fine with going there alone? And he said don't worry I will come back alive and when I came back I want to tell you something and I said ok. And Lance said don't worry even though France is gone I will be here with you and I said thank you with a low tone. France said stop don't talk to her and I said anyway you guys can argue after this mission is done so just go. And France said okay. And when France went to the bunch of red scary bunnies, I started to have a butterfly in my stomach and worried about if he could successfully give back the baby bunny to the parents without getting hurt.

And France handed the baby to the parents and the baby walked back to the parents and after that the red muscular big bunny came toward France and stared at him for about one minute and after that the big muscular red eyes bunny and the gangs all left. And France said OMG! I thought the bunny would eat me but apparently I was fine.

And at that moment I felt really relieved that France was okay and there was a part of me that was happy that I was able to spend time and can see him again after two years. And another part of me made me wander in this process of confusion because apparently I started to like Lance and France both of them. And suddenly wonders about my life and will I be able to achieve my goals of marriage and settling down with my future partner. And after my thought process is done, we start to move on to our next mission.

In the evening, we decided to take a break and do a camp fire since it was getting dark. We toast a marshmallow and we eat and talk about what our next plan for tomorrow is. After that Lance said "I'm gonna gather the materials to build a tent so I will be right back. And after he went, it was only me and France.

And France said it's been two years since we met and I can't believe I can see you again. And I said me too because I never imagined seeing you again. He said after we said goodbye to each other, two years ago I was thinking about you everyday. And wondering if you are fine or not and I was busy with my job too so I couldn't go to the human world. And to be honest, I feel bad saying this but I'm glad that my sister ran away from home because it gave me the chance to go to the human world and I was able to see you again. And I said awww thank you and by the way why your sister ran away from home? And he said I'm not sure but my mom found a paper saying that she will leave home and go to the human world so she asked me to look for her. And I said so she is in this game too? And he said maybe because I heard from her friend that she went to Paris and she might be in the game called Easter egg hunt.

After that he said I think it is not a good time to say this, but by spending time with you in this game it made me realize that I love you. And at that moment, I was like what!!! OMG what is happening. And he said I want to marry you and will you marry me and be my princess? Because I'm actually a prince in the dream land. And I was like I'm not sure because I have a mixed feeling between you and your brother and I'm also unsure about my life path too and he said it okay. Take your time but I just wanted to let you know my feelings to you and I want to tell you that I truly feel that I want to take care of you and want to stay with you forever. And I said ok.

After that I went exploring around the forest to refresh and to process my mind and then I heard a bunch of girls talking: They were saying that "OMG a girl named Reina is partner with the fairy and they are a rich prince. And I'm jealous that she can be a partner with two rich princes. And then one girl said but I feel bad because humans and Fairy can't marry each other and if they decide to marry then one of them will lose the position as a prince. And a different girl said there will be lots of complaints in the dream land because normally a fairy marries the same fairy. And I went in and said what do you mean? Sorry I heard your conversation. And this girl came up to me and said I'm France and Lance's cousin and I'm also a fairy and I want to let you know that stay away from them because they have special duties as a prince and don't get in their way. After that they left.

While walking back to my camp, I feel very down and mixed feelings toward both Lance and France and wondering if I should turn down France's proposal or not but I feel scared at the same time because I also started to like him too. And I don't want France to lose his position as a prince.

Then when I arrived at the camp, Lance and France were there waiting for me and they said where were you? We built your tent for you. And I said awww thank you so much! Then after that we all fell asleep.

The next morning, it was very bright and sunny. And we looked at our schedule and Lance said so we have to go through the garden of egg waterfall and I was like egg waterfall? And France said maybe there are many eggs going down the waterfall. And then we proceed with our last mission. And while walking, I went close to Lance and said sorry I actually?. and he stopped me by saying I know that you guys like each other. I was like what!!! You knew. And he said yes it is sad but I will give up because I'm also older brother and I wish for my younger brother's happiness and he told me two years ago that there is a girl that he met and can't forget. And it turns out to be you.

I'm not sure why but we both always liked the same girl. And I said wow. And he said starting from today I truly wish for you guys happiness.

And he said did you tell France your feelings? And I said not yet. He just asked me to marry him yesterday and I didn't know what to say and he said I can take my time. But I'm planning to tell him my feelings once everything is done. And Lance said go for it. I know you can do it. And I said thank you!

After that France said this is Egg waterfall and when we went there there were many eggs going down the waterfall and they were all colorful eggs. It was very beautiful! And France said we have to hike and look for golden eggs that have candy inside. And Lance said let go. So we went hiking by the waterfall to look for the eggs.

And I said wow I didn't know that this waterfall is really deep inside and I feel that we are climbing to the top but is this the path that we have to go through? And France said based on the map it says to climb this mountain first. And Lance said maybe it was another way and France said look at it this is the way. And I said there is no time for fighting.

And when we were climbing the mountain suddenly there was a earthquake and the ground started to crack open and we went to a nearby tree to hold on but Lance came late and was about to fall so France helped him and tried to lift him up but Lance said I don't think I can stay alive. Because my pants are stuck to this tree branch and I think I will fall down to the waterfall eventually. So me and France said don't give up because we are a team and Lance said let go because if you guys are here with me then you guys will fall down too so promise me to stay alive and finish the game. And France started bursting his tears and said no I can't let you fall. Even though I hate you but you are still my brother and I said France is right come on and Lance said France make sure to protect Reina and finish the game. And lance pushed France's hand and Lance fell deep inside the waterfall.

At that moment we both burst out our tears and we cried for about an hour and we started to lose hope but France said let's keep going because we have responsibility as a team to finish the game or else all of us can't go back. And I said you are right, let's focus on finishing the game. After that we went forward.

When we reached the top of the mountain, we saw a huge clock and apparently it shows how many teams are still alive and by looking at the clock, only 3 teams including us are still alive. At that moment, I felt really pressured because out of 40 teams only 3 teams are remaining and if none of the team didn't make it, then everyone will be stuck in this game world. So someone needs to complete this game in order to help everyone recover from the dead. After that, me and France finally reached the entrance to the waterfall and he said are you okay? Do you need a break? Because we walked for 30 minute straight so tell me if you need a break. And I said I'm fine but thank you.

And after that the clock went back 2 times and he said oh no the two teams didn't survive. The remaining team is only us so if we didn't make it then nobody can't make it back. And me and France said everyone's lives are in our hands so we have huge responsibility to finish up this game. So we went to this egg waterfall to find the egg that has candy inside.

So we went inside this waterfall full of eggs and me and France said OMG! We have to look for one egg that has candy in it and this waterfall has hundreds of eggs floating down the fall. Me and France became hopeless but we have the responsibility to finish up the game for everyone's sake so me and France started looking at each egg and seeing which one has candy in it.

And then I saw this shiny egg in the middle of the waterfall so I went inside the water to get the egg but I eventually drowned and went deep inside the waterfall.

So France jumps into the water and saves me but then something strange happens. The waterfall became sticky and we couldn't get out of the water. And France said oh no we are stuck here and I said I'm so sorry I shouldn't have gone inside the water for the shiny egg. And he said it's okay we will hopefully find a way out. But then it was no use. The waterfall started getting smaller and started moving toward the cave near us. And the water eventually clashes with the cave and we fall deep inside this cave.

And when we woke up, we were still stuck in this sticky egg water and we were stuck in the cave. And France said oh no the water started to go up and we were about to touch the top of the cave and I got really scared because I'm afraid of the dark and don't like to be in a small place. And France said trust me it will be okay just take a deep breath and prepare to go down inside the water. So eventually the water went up to the top and we drowned.

At the moment, we both thought that we will definitely not make it but it was strange because we saw this light flashing toward us and I'm not sure why but it looks like we are flying somewhere but I couldn't really tell because my eyes were closed.

The next day, we both woke up. And the place looks very beautiful, full of nature and we can hear birds are chirping and butterflies flying. And looks like we are in the utopia or something but I wasn't sure. And France said where are we? I wonder if we are still in the game or maybe we didn't make it.

After that, I said to France I don't think this is a good time to express my feelings to you and he said it okay I will listen. And I said in the beginning when I saw you I felt really awkward and I didn't know what to do and throughout the game you said you want to marry me and I didn't know what to say at that time too.

But as I spent time with you in this game, I realized that I love you. Because these two years I was thinking about you too but I wasn't sure if it was love. And before joining this survival game, I was very unsure about myself and wondering about something was missing in my life and I think I found it. Apparently it was you. And he said what do you mean? And I said you were always in my heart and the things that I was missing was happiness. It was the happiness other than my career or foods that I like. And I realized that I want to stay with you forever too! And he said so will you marry me? And he handed out the ring and I said well I already got the ring from you. And he said that for your protection but this one is a special ring. And it is a proof of our marriage and relationship as husband and wife. And I started to burst out with tears and I hugged him.

Then out of nowhere, this world started to break down and me and France started to be scared and surprised but when everything got broken down, we ended up in the same place we started. And me and France looked at each other and said we finally went back! And when we came close and realized that everyone was there and France was like what was going on? Why is there a wedding ceremony setup?

And France's sister walked toward us and said congratulations to you guys! I'm so happy! And France said I finally found you. Mom and dad were worried about you because you ran away from home. And she said the reason I ran away to the human world is to give you the chance to go to the human world to talk with Reina because for the past two years, you've been thinking deeply about her and you seem to love her. So I wanted to help you to have a connection with her again and express your feelings to her. And he said OMG! Thank you! And Francilla said no problem because I knew you guys look cute together.

And Emmy came and said congratulations! And I said why are you here? And Francilla said to me that me and Emmy we worked together to try to bring you guys together again because you guys have feelings for each other. And I said so that's why you let me go participate in this game? And Emmy said yes and I was not really pregnant. I pretend to be pregnant so I have excuses to not to go and also to make you participate and see France again. And I said OMG! Thank you so much Emmy!

And France's parents came and said we were watching you play the game and I thought you were a really nice hardworking girl and thank you for helping my son two years ago in the dream land. We feel that ever since France met you he has grown so much and thank you so much! And I said you are welcome. And France's mother said normally fairy and human can't marry each other but since you came to our world before and you helped my son to grow, I will approve you as my daughter in law and as France's princess. And France said mom thank you so much! And France's mother said as long as Reina lives with us in the dream world then France doesn't have to lose his position as prince and you can also go to the human world any time you want. And I said thank you so much!

And Lance said congratulations! I'm so happy but at the same time jealous because my younger brother already found a princess. Also lance said we have a tradition where if one of us found a princess first, then that person will become the permanent prince of dream land and will be in the position to lead our world. And I was like OMG! It is a lot of responsibility. And France said we can take it slow and we can think about our future together and I said ok.

After that we officially did the wedding ceremony in the beautiful place in Paris and we saw fireworks like dynamite. France said I can't believe we got married! And I never imagined marrying a human. And I said me too! Because I would never think of marrying a fairy. And he said I feel that maybe it was our destiny to be together. And I said I think so too!

And he said there would be lots of struggles in life but I will promise you that I will support and protect you as a role of a prince and as a husband for the rest of my life. And I said awww thank you! No matter how hard it's gonna be in the future, I will also do my best as a role of princess and wife to support you and I will be with you for the rest of my life too!

And we both laughed and hugged together.

We also kissed as a proof of our vow.

Then suddenly many colorful eggs falling from the sky and a bunch of eggs formed a rainbow and inside the rainbow there was a small cute heart. And it was shiny and very beautiful. I told France it is so romantic! And he said yes! It is so beautiful! And there were trumpets playing for us and we also saw a bunch of bunnies all dressed up and running and hopping. It was so cute!! They even did a dance performance for us!

Then after the wedding ceremony, I realized that what was the purpose of this game? And France's parents were saying that to be honest I also paired up with Francilla and Emmy to help France unite with Reina and also we wanted to know who Reina was and wanted to know her strengths and weaknesses.

So we asked the person in charge to let us borrow this survival game so we can control it. And France said so all 40 people were fake? And his mom said yes everyone other than you guys were fake and the announcement that we made in the beginning was fake. And France said OMG! I felt really pressured into finishing the game. And his mom said I'm sorry I wanted to make you two to form a deep relationship not as a couple but as a partner because being the main prince and princess in the dream world is not easy so I wanted to know if you guys can overcome any struggles together.

Also his parents, Emmy, and Francella said in the beginning I didn't know that Lance would be joining the game, so we were very nervous because we thought that our plan might fail. And it was not in our plan and also we didn't think that Lance will like Reina and will turn into a love triangle so it was very nerve racking.

And Lance said I didn't know you guys plans. I just fell in love with her at first sight and I'm pretty shocked that my girl got stolen from my brother. Also I heard from Tess, your best friend, that Francella might be in Paris so she said that you might be in this game so that's why I came here.

And Francella said first Reina wasn't your girl anyway and second I appreciate your willingness to look for me. Thank you! So don't give up and find new love and move on.

And he said thanks I will!

And then me and France looked at each other and said wow we got totally deceived by them.

Then at that moment, I realized that I finally achieved my goal and I found the happiness that was missing in my life and I feel like I was able to step up to the final stage not by myself, but with my prince France!