In Luke's phone the first thing he saw was their pictures. The picture where they were drinking their tea, another when he held her hand and another when they were looking at each other. The photo was taken perfectly. The timing was so accurate that people may think that the two 'love birds' were staring at each other.
Catie on the other hand was like blowing from surprise she couldn't believe what she saw. An hour has barely passed and the shares and views were abnormally high. People even added captions to the photos like 'Perfect Couple' 'King and Queen' ' The Prince who's sweet towards his Princess' and etc.
There were photos from inside the café and outside of the café. And people often zoomed in their hands. Why didn't they notice? There were a lot of people who took photos and they could only notice it from the inside. Who would've thought there were also people outside taking pictures?
In exactly Five minutes, The viewers reached millions. That news was a total shock to Catie. Luke on the other hand was as calm as ever. It was as if this kind of events were normal to him like any other day.
"Oh dear, I-I. How am I-we going to get out if this. Look Luke I am so sorry" Catie said totally sorry for what was happening.
Luke only raised a brow.
"I'm sorry I dragged you into this. This is surely going to head out in the headlines on the entertainment news and gossips. And I-"
"You don't need to say sorry for that. It's not your fault." Luke said.
Why did he like to cut my words off? Is he so into cutting people's words?
"Still we might end up being headlines of the gossips and I'm sure you don't want that to happen. So I-" Catie was cut off again.
"Just let them be." Luke said calmly but there was something in his eyes that flickered for a moment. Mischievous. Then it disappeared as if it wasn't really there at all.
"Pa-pardon me? Yo-you're just gonna-"
"There's no point in stopping them from doing it. And since it's already done, all we have to do is wait for it to die down. And besides, my mother already announced that were enggaged so there's nothing for you to worry about." Luke cutted off.
Wha-What? She fell back on her seat wity a heavy thump. Mrs. Herondale already announced it? She opened her weibo account and there it was, only posted a minute ago.
'This is...not what I expected to happen. And then the next minute, there were a lot of reacts to the post.
As the sister to the president, Naiomi was deemed as a celebrity since she did won a beauty pageant long before she was married to George Austin Herondale. And it seemed like it made her even more popular. And much of it was her sons.. Yes SONS.. Charles Luke Herondale, wasn't always an only child. He once had an older brother. Chad Lyndon Herondale. he was also one of the hottest guys in the country. Right before he got into an accident two years before..
Catie then looked at the man infront of her. Then his hands holding hers tightly. Luke seemed to have noticed her actions so he let go of her hand just a little thinking it hurt her. But still held it. Then he gently pulled her up as if he was "the most caring boyfriend, no Fiancé ever". That sudden movement made Catie lean back a little.
'What is he doing?'
He carried her bag and went outside after paying the bill at the counter. Then he opened the door for Catie to get in the car. (Which he never usually do). And these actions made Catie confused, she felt butterflies in her stomach as he did it. And when she noticed men in black on the corner of her eyes she understood why he did it.
'Oh, so this is just for show...' Catie thought. The butterflies in her stomach started to fade and regret replaced it. Why would she feel regret? Oh right. She felt regret that he just did it to show everyone that he treats her kindly possibly to look good in the eyes of people.
Then Luke got into the other side of the car. While he got in, he turned the car on and reached to hold Catie's hand.
The sudden action made Catie jolt, after that she asked with shock still lingering in her voice.
"Luke, why.. Why, I know you just acted like that infront of the paparazzies, but you, you don't really need to do that..."
"Do what?" Luke leaned close.
"You. Youre. My hand. You. Don't need to.." Catie could only stammer her words and back up.
Hearing that, Luke thought it was cute he chulckled.. Did she just misunderstand his motives? Well, who would've thought what his motives were, they can't really read minds right?
"Look, Catie. I think you misunderstood my motives." He said with a voice clearly alluring and almost as if it was just a whisper in the ear.
"Pardon? And.. and I think your leaning too close... " Catie asked. With that, Luke moved back to his seat and sat properly and Catie sighed in relief.
"The leaning close, I can consider. But, letting go of your hand.. No" Luke said and he hesistated for a moment and fell silent. After a few seconds.
"Catie, I don't think you know this but, I already knew I was betrothed to you ever since we were young. The first time I saw you was at a gala.. You were fifteen.. And I don't think you also know that we've been classmates ever since tenth grade." Luke said staring at the stirring wheel blankly.
"What? The first one I can understand. Second, a gala? I'm sure I would've met you and remebered. Then at school, I don't think so. If youre my classmate ever since tenth grade. then there would be a lot of people who know you study there. Also I would've remembered. A man like Luke Herondale, be just casted out as if someone... Whose not that important.." she gasped at the realization.
"Your that guy! I can't believe it!"
"Yes, I am. And I know. But one last thing. Ever since, I met you that day, at school, I was dressed as an extremely ugly man. Yet you chose to help me. Regerdless of how many students were there who teased me. And that Catie, for that reason. I chose to love you."
Hearing that, Catie could only stay silent as the heat rushed to her cheeks. Then a moment later before she even realized he leaned close to her and kissed her! The redness of her face grew even redder yet there was an anticipation inside her that she didn't know was there at all. The kiss went deep, deeper than she imagined until Luke pulled away...