Arthur and Rose would have arrived early but little Arthur had refused to get dressed. Rose who would have helped the maids and Arthur was still being made up. The stylist and makeup artist had refused her to move. She had to stay in position until her make up was done.
"Butterfly, your son is running around the room naked, refusing to get dressed " Arthur complained.
"Hubby try being gentle with him and don't scream " Rose suggested.
Arthur left the room sulking as he got back into his son's room. Failing again since his son jumped around as he played with his father.
Rose being done with her make up she strode into the room, grabbed little Arthur, and dressed him. The maid helped get his diaper on and trousers on.
Arthur watched as they easily dressed the little creature that had defeated him.
Making sure he won't get dirty or runway the maid held him as his parents got dressed.
Rose and Arthur got dressed in their attire. Arthur was done with his bow tie as Rose put on her dress.
Arthur zipped it up and helped her put on her jewelry.
Staring at their reflection in the mirror, Arthur said, " You look like an empress " he kissed her neck.
Rose smiled and thanked him.
"Thank you, my wonderful emperor," she said.
They left their room after she got her shoes on. Arthur carried little Arthur and got into their car.
"Is It proper for us to arrive late?" she asked.
"No one will question why you did " Arthur answered.
They finally arrived at the venue after a few minutes. The driver opened the door for Arthur who let down his baby boy and helped his mother out.
Flashes from the shutterbug hit their faces as they got ready to walk in.
It was the first time their son was publicly being seen since his birth.
Little Arthur held both his parent's hands and walked in the middle of them. Looking like a little man, the media was amazed at how smart and big he was.
Rose and her son had beautiful smiles while Arthur tried his best.
Arriving at the entrance, Rose saw Irene and Sean waiting for them.
"Oh My God, best friend, you're a CEO's wife in that dress " Irene exclaimed.
Rose smiled as she hugged her, " Thank you for the compliment "
Arthur held her hand and walked towards the entrance. The guests all fell silent when he arrived.
Arthur was in a black tuxedo with his hair laid back holding Rose on one side while the other held his son who had a matching tuxedo.
Rose was dressed in a red and white off-shoulder gown with a three-piece diamond necklace and bracelet. Her hair was held on one side with the rest falling on the other. Her lipstick was deep red making her lips and blue eyes more captivating, most of the guests became breathless after they saw her. She had a smile on her face as she walked beside Arthur who looked like the proudest man on earth.
They walked to the board of directors and greeted them. Introducing their adorable little son.
"And what is the name of the little heir?"
"His name is Arthur " Rose answered.
They all laughed when they heard.
"So now the father and son have the same name, that is fascinating " the old men laughed as they touched little Arthur's cheeks.
After them, they moved on to his parent's table who decided to hold their grandson. Arthur and Rose were able to move around freely without worrying about him. Everybody who wanted to see him had to go to the grandparent's table.
"Why do you always like making an entrance ?" Sean asked Arthur.
"I didn't intend to this time. Our son refused to get dressed so had to wait
for his mother to do it " Arthur said.
They chatted as the ladies sat down to talk too.
"I think I saw Sean's mother around, did she make her move?" Rose asked her friend.
"Yeah she did, but then Sean took me to her table and introduced me as his future wife " Irene smiled.
She told Rose all that transpired not leaving any detail.
"I would have loved to see her face when her friends loved you," said Rose.
As they continued to chat Rose felt a soft tap on her shoulder. Irene looked up and smiled.
Rose turned around and smiled too, it was Samuel and his pretty daughter.
"Samuel, am glad you made it," she said a she got up.
He smiled and looked at her " Your both looking beautiful tonight especially Mrs. Ramaon " he said.
"Thank you, you're looking ravishingly handsome too," She said.
She took him to her in-laws and introduced him, making sure her son. saw the little angel he came with.
"Mom, Arthur likes Vanita so much that's why I invited her father and her so she could keep little Arthur company"
Her in-laws happily let Vanita sit with them so she could be close to Arthur who was already jumping after he saw her.
They returned to their table where Arthur and Sean had returned too.
"Mr.Ramoan," he said.
Arthur had no expression on his face as he greeted Vanita's father who couldn't take his eyes from him.
With a smile, he took his seat and took a glass of champagne.
"You look more handsome than the last time I saw," said Irene.
"It's just the suit and the hair that changed me but am still the same," he said but strangely his eyesight was still on Arthur.
Rose and Irene noticed it again and fell silent. Sean left and started the ball with his speech, the board of directors repetitive did too. Arthur's parents followed who took the stage with their grandson.
Arthur who was next left their table with his wife and got on the stage. He thanked them for honoring his invitation to the ball every year and being family to him and the company. He moved aside and let Rose say a few words.
"This being my first time doing this am so honored. I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy new year " she said.
The guests clapped as they got off stage.
"Hope I didn't sound nervous?" asked Rose.
"No you didn't, you kept it short and neat," Arthur told her. They returned to their table where Sean and Irene seemed too busy to notice them back. Samuel was talking to a female guest and seemed to be enjoying himself.
Arthur not wanting to be in such an environment pulled Rose and led her away from the crowd.
"Arthur where are you taking me?" she asked.
"Somewhere private, everyone is busy with each other. No one will notice " he said.
They walked out through the back and walked into the garden.
"It's beautiful and quiet here," said Rose
Arthur grabbed her waist and pulled her closer. Their faces touched as they felt each other's warmth.
He slowly descended to her lips, taking them with his lips. They kissed until they couldn't breathe. Rose pulled away.
"Why are we running away from the ball and doing this secretly like teenagers?" she breathed.
"It noisy and all eyes her on you making me feel insecure and proud at the same time," Arthur said.
Rose laughed at her husband and hugged him.
"Hubby I don't know why you would feel that way. My eyes only see you and nobody else "
Arthur smiled making his green eyes shine in the dark. He came closer again to kiss her when someone coughed.
Startled by the sudden sound Rose jump holding Arthur. Arthur looked to see who it was.
Am sorry to interrupt but Sean and Irene are looking for you " Samuel said.
Vanita's father had stood there almost for a minute but they still didn't see him. it was until he coughed that they heard.
Arthur holding Rose's hand, he led her back into the ball. Samuel followed them behind.
Sean asked where they had been but didn't get an answer. Arthur and Sean left to see some guests leaving the blushing Rose and Irene with Samuel at the table.
"Where did you guys disappear to?" she asked.
"Arthur took me to see a beautiful garden and the stars " Rose lied to her friend.
Irene laughed, " With that red face I know what you two had been doing. You guys really can do it anyway, are you that into each other " Irene commented.
"It not what you think but.." Irene cut her off after she saw Samuel get up and meet someone.
"He's talking to another handsome man," Irene said.
They observed them until they walked off somewhere.
Rose failed to take champagne since she knew what she became when she drunk.
Later Sean came back with the man Samuel was talking to.
"Ladies, let me introduce David. Samuel's wife and Vanita's mother " he said with a smile.
Rose choked on her water while Irene's face dropped.
"His gay?!.." they both shouted.