The gala was set that day that everyone is anxious and grabbed their tickets as soon as possible. Posters and image teasers of the acts were post online of various platform and fans who were unable to get their tickets were waiting for the live in the school website. Mr. and Mrs. Lin secured their VIP seats as well as their in laws Mr. and Mrs. Young beside them. It was Carmen Tan who was one who personally ushered the young with her demure behavior to impress the Youngs but they were too focused on Coreen who was the highlight of the gala. She just swallowed her aggravation and expected to meet David as well. Her expectations were becoming reality when David arrived with bouquet with him. She was so sure that those bouquet were for her as she eyed them and smiled at him sweetly. She meets his eyes but his eyes doesn't meet hers. He get passed on her as if she was invisible. He might not have seen her, she thought as she reassured herself. David knows that it was her and it was intentional not to give his attention to her. His presence was already decided to be devoted to someone, unfortunately it was not her dearest Carmen.
The curtain dropped as the most anticipated performance was on stage. Eden and Jerry were too nervous and excited to see Coreen to perform on stage. They never have seen her perform on a larger stage yet following her live sessions on the school's website. The curtain was lifted and unveil the two artist, Dmitri with his mysterious yet ravishing appearance and Einne with her breathing-taking mien, matched with her enchanting smiles as she leans on the piano and waiting for her pianist to play.
They were like a vivid scenes of a drama or a novel which held everyone captive as if they were swallowed in their world. They were both engrossed with the music as it gently diffused in the hall with the scent of passion and obsession. She has the angelic voice which confesses her love for someone she longed a long time ago. She looked at Dmitri as if he was the one she yearns for to pour out her sincere heart. Dmitri meets her eyes with expectancy, affirming her heart while confessing his. His smiles and expressive eyes provoked her heart as if she sings it to herself.
They both wanted to stay in that moment for a long time and trapped themselves. They were bewitched with unexplainable feelings long time ago that they find it difficult to profess. Is it a right thing to do? Or they were both unsure of how they feel?
His piano was a confession already but he still denied what he felt for her and she was uncertain of what she felt for him. She knows that when she was with him, she is safe and protected. Even if his annoyed look were always greeted her, underneath those were his gentle and warm heart that melted her frustration away. She forgets her anxiety and her doom in that novel. Being a villainess was not her concern anymore, but being a person who wanted to tease him all day suited to her. Their banters and argument were nothing but a daily conversation that both of them were involved.
At that moment she was sure, she liked him more than his piano as she used to say. Dmitri may not admit but what he felt surpassed admiration which is love he despised. Throughout the performance, they were looking at each other that a love confession emitting in the atmosphere.
Eden concluded with what she assumed that longing gaze was way more heavier than of a friend. She looked at her husband yet he was too focused to look at her daughter proudly yet trying to hide them in his stoic expression. She wonders if the marriage discussions they kept in consideration will be pushed or will be dissolved. Who knows? They were willing to support their daughter whoever she chooses to and she will moved heaven and earth to convince her husband if that comes. For now, they were enjoying the solo act were their daughter which was happily starred with.
On the otherhand David held his temper to the core. Clenching his fists might not be enough yet he needed to endured the whole performance. His pained expression might be hidden well in his pretentious look but it doesn't escaped from Carmen's eyes. She knows those eyes exactly that were once gazed on her. Looking at his line of sight were fixed on the woman who was supposed to pave way for her. Yet her behavior and constant avoidance caught David's attention which leads focus on her more than their progressing intimacy. She can't afford to lose David. Not now and not to that woman. She started to think how to execute her last trump card.
The last note was played and everyone was applauded at them. When the curtain slowly dropped, they were still looking at each other and was about to say something. The crowd was loud that they need to cut and proceeded to the backstage.
"It was a pleasure collaborating with you Uncle Dim." she extended her hand and he grasp them and they shook in agreement.
"I was satisfied with your cooperation Einne."
She pulled his hand and cover him in her embrace. She was about to be in tears while hugging him tightly. Knowing he was too tall for her, she tiptoed with her heels.
"Thank you Dmitri."
He hugged her too and bended to match her height. They stayed in that position for a long time and no one dares to separate them. They were their both emotional support even if they argued with each other. An overwhelming emotions poured out in her as she hugged him close.
"I couldn't do it well without you."
"Shhhh..." comforting him while patting her back.
"I couldn't do it well too without you."
"Do you mean it?"
He hummed in agreement. He can't say no in that state or else he will be choked otherwise.
She pulled from his embrace and cup his face. The succeeding event was unexpected as her face closer and planted a kiss on his forehead. With her tears glint with the light that shimmers brightly along with her warm smile, he already knows he totally feel hard.
"I like your .." he stopped her from talking, cover her mouth with his hand then quickly kissed it. Too quick that it took her few minutes to figure out what was going on
Their lips were hand apart before prolonging them to meet, her eyes widened in confusion and left her flustered.
"I am decided."
"I will make sure that you are mine. Einne," he grinned that left her in shocked state. Then he removed his hand and brushed off his lips to hers, their hearts beats loudly that echoed in that pitch dark room.
How could she described it? She was reminded of velvet of how soft and quick it was. Her red lipsticks smeared on him, getting him solid evidence that it was truly happening.
"Prepare well. I am too stubborn to give up what I already declares mine." He slung his coat on her shoulder then left her astounded.