"Good morning everyone!" the emcee greeted everyone while standing at the center of the stage.
We're currently at the backstage with some of the staffs and of course Kris's girl--- ex-girlfriend. She hasn't left us ever since we met earlier.
I just played with my feet due to the annoyance if suddenly felt. The reason? I don't know. I just felt the anger rising up not knowing what the reason is.
"Nervous?" my shoulder shrugged due to shock.
His face is currently beside mine while his body is still behind me. I didn't move even a single inch. I couldn't face him because if I do that, I might kiss him - which I don't want to do. I cleared my throat and tried to not show any reaction. Why? To hide the sudden nervousness I felt.
"Maybe?" I answered while still playing with my feet.
"Hold my hand then," then he showed me his palm while he's still in the same position.
My forehead creased. I tilted my head to the left and faced him with a confused look.
"Why would I do that?" I asked.
He looked at me and shrugged his shoulders while both of his eyebrows raised. I squinted my eyes.
"Why are you being this clingy?" he just laughed. "Is it because she's here?" I don't know why I suddenly sounded annoyed
His face turned serious. "Who?"
"tss." I rolled my eyes. "Who else?" I looked away, "Your ex"
"No!" he answered directly.
His face suddenly went near mine and he then smiled.
"Why? Jealous?"
I tried to laugh it out naturally but it came out awkwardly. His smile didn't fade and his face didn't even move. I thought of something.
I let my smile fade. I raised my right eyebrow to make my face look more serious. My face went near his. Super near that there are only a few centimeters of space between my face and his. He looked shocked by what I did but I didn't care.
"What if my answer is 'Yes'?" I said in a serious but seducing tone. "What would you do about it?"
I straightened my back and slightly smirked at him. He didn't move even after I stood straight and it made me laugh.
"Ya, " I called out to him stealing his attention. "It's just a joke." I said, "don't take it seriously,"
I heard him curse beneath his breath but I just smiled. It's a natural reaction to what I did.
"You thought you were the only one who knows how to react like that?" I asked while still looking at him. "No, no, no." While moving my right hand's pointing finger in both left and right. "It may not be obvious because of how I look, I can also seduce someone like you. " I said. He didn't make any sound. "Be careful, you may later fall into the trap that is for me without knowing."
"...Mr. Kris Chen and his rumored girlfriend to answer your questions," - the emcee.
He suddenly grabbed my hand and interlocked his with mine. I looked at our hands while being dragged. I felt something electrifying when he did that. My heart also raced so fast making me feel weak.
"Good morning everyone!" He greeted everyone with his deep voice using the mic.
Cameras flashed and the reporters suddenly murmured to each other. Some were pointing at our hands. I realized that they were talking about it so I tried to let go but he held my hand tighter.
I just sighed and looked around and saw Lu ho standing at the back of the crowd. I don't know if it's just me but I think I saw her roll her eyes when she met mine.
'Bitter?'
Kris pulled a chair for me so I smiled at him before sitting.
"Thank you," I said and he just smiled at me sweetly.
"So get ready with your questions but please don't make chaos and ruckus," the emcee reminded the reporters. "First question."
"Is it really true that you too are..."
'is it just me or he's somewhat disappointed?'
"together?" he continued.
Kris cleared his throat before answering.
"Yes. Why do you sound like that?" he asked.
I immediately turned to him. He must've seen and read my reaction earlier.
"I'm sorry, it's not my intention." the reporter apologized and sat down to his chair.
"Next," he coldly said ignoring the other reporter.
'What's wrong with him?'
A reporter raised his hand before rising up from his seat.
"How long have you been together?" he asked.
'2 months'
"2 months," he answered straightforwardly.
I breathed a sigh of relief because of what he said. I don't know why I felt relieved but I just did.
The questioning went on and I didn't even have a chance to say anything. Well, I guess it's a good thing. After talking about us, they talked about Kris's upcoming movie. The emcee were wrapping up so I stood up to go to the backstage. I was walking slowly when I saw Lu ho in my peripheral view, talking to one of the staff. I didn't want to mind that so I continued walking.
"One last question!" I stopped when I heard that and looked at the crowd. Kris was a meter or two away from me. He was also standing and looking at the crowd. "Are you sure you're not using her?"
I looked at that reporter and saw the staff Lu Ho was talking to earlier. She looks... expectant. Even I am expectant. I want to hear him answer that question.
Why? Cause I'm not dumb to not know his intention. He may have explained it to me last night but I still don't trust those. It's pretty obvious that he's just using me, specially in this situation. He may not realize it himself, but I know for sure what he wants from me.
"What?!" his tone showed a bit of annoyance.
I was ready to walk away but a hand grabbed my hand and pulled me closer to him. I was surprised by what he did. He's holding my waist with his left hand and holding my hand with his right hand. I looked at both of his hands before looking at his face.
He slowly brought his face near mine. I closed my eyes as I had an idea of what wants to do.
And he did! He kissed me!