The first car opened, Rebecca Cullen and Raphael Cullen came out. She noticed that Rebecca Cullen sure did take care of herself despite her age. She looked ten years younger. The second one opened and in it, Abigail came out who looked so beautiful, as always. She was followed by Ciara, the one alleged to be Graham Cullen's fiancee. She was also a beautiful woman, noted Luna.
The Roberts, Ciara's parents also were with them. It seems like both families are close, thought Luna. Vikram came out and then another door opened and it seemed it was Graham and Luna's heart began beating faster, but before she could catch a glimpse of him a number of fans and media personalities swam around him and all she could see were his guards making way for him as they entered the hotel. She didn't see even a single strand of his hair. Disappointed, she sat back in the car waiting for a miracle to come her way.
Inside the ballroom, almost everyone invited had arrived and the only ones left were the Cullens and the Roberts. On reaching, their arrival was announced and all people looked their way to see Graham Cullen after so long but he wasn't with them. The emcee announced the beginning of the party and invited Mrs Rebecca Cullen to say something. Elegantly, she walked towards the emcee and stood in front of the microphone before saying," I welcome and thank each and everyone of you who is here with us today. Thank you for honoring our invitation. As we all know, we are here to celebrate our son's recovery. A son to us, a brother, a boss, a friend, and an idol to many. Honestly speaking, at a certain point, we the Cullens got scared but we thank God for giving him a second chance. So, ladies and gentlemen, let's all welcome the heir of the Cullen empire, Mr Graham Cullen."
And with that, Graham Cullen made slow but sure steps as he ascended the stairs to stand next to his mother. This was the most awaited moment for many. Seeing him again after two years. He came and stood all mighty as he looked at the audience while giving them a small smile. Media personalities started taking pictures and recordings non-stop. He was dressed in a Reseda green suit which suited him perfectly. Inside was a white shirt and a red pocket square sticking out which made him look perfect. He looked more handsome than how he was two years ago according to many probably because the aura around him was serious and mature. His hair all thick and black just as always and his grey eyes looked bigger and clearer than ever. All girls started drooling. He had once again exceeded their expectations in looks.
Getting the microphone, he scanned the audience before saying," I thank you all, for coming here today. I thank God for giving me another opportunity and I believe there is a reason why. I want to take this opportunity to thank my family for being there for me at the worst time of my life. Thank you for believing in me and holding onto me. And to my fans, thank you for the love and support you showed to me. I have decided to start everything afresh. And it is from here that I say that to whoever I may have wronged, whether intentionally or not, I beg that you forgive me. I don't have much to say. Thank you once again." All people were surprised with his speech. Graham Cullen has always been known as someone who's proud and arrogant. Graham Cullen apologizing? He had really changed. Before he could leave, his mother caught his hand stopping him and she glanced at Ciara who ascended up to where they were.
Her dress was long in shades of white and Reseda green with double slits on either sides. It's tail was long and it remained sweeping the floor at her back. It was strapless exposing her smooth neck and shoulders. Her long black hair was put at one side sliding from her shoulder. She looked elegant. She flashed the audience a smile which made her look more beautiful. Among all the people in the audience, Vikram seemed to find it the hardest to tear off his eyes from her. On closer look, one could see that both her and Graham had matching outfits.
Rebecca said," I have an official announcement to make. Both we and the Roberts have come to common terms that our children are perfect for each other. And therefore at this very juncture, I am announcing the official engagement of Graham Cullen and Ciara Roberts."
The whole audience clapped their hands in acknowledgement. Most of them believed that the two were a perfect match for one another. Both beautiful, both wealthy.
Graham on the other side was extremely angry. He remembers informing his mother and Ciara that he wasn't getting engaged or marrying anyone, at least not now. His blood was boiling in anger. The rings were brought forward and excitedly, Ciara picked one and held his hand before sliding it in his finger but all this while, he was glaring at her. After, she looked up at him grinning and said," Graham, it's your turn." He didn't budge. He continued glaring at her and she started becoming nervous. Everyone was looking. Everything was recorded. Rebecca intervened and slowly said," Graham, come on"
After a while, he got the ring and slid it in her finger and her happiness knew no bounds. She was now his fiancee for real.