Their sweet romantic moment was distracted when Stella erupted into a thunderous applause, making then snap back to reality, almost flinching.
"Ohh you both look gorgeous!"Stella beamed, clapping her hands as she scrutinized Alynah.
The duo forced out an embarrassed smile and nodded. Kayden shot Alynah one last stare.
"You look...."
"You look exquisite, Mr Hart" Alynah cut off with a smile. That just to cool down the tension rising in the room. Kayden smirked and turned away.
After paying off for the wears, they scurried off to the conference venue. The drive was quite and awkward as Kayden used his phone while Alynah stared out of the window, feeding her eyes with the beauty of the marvelous city, Italy.
Twenty minutes drive and they finally pulled over in front of the venue. A five-star hotel.
Numerous flashy cars were parked to show just how many prominent business men and women are there. The driver alighted and opened the door for Kayden. He stepped out and gestured his hand towards Alynah. Alynah shyly took his hand as she alighted from the car. Her face was slightly red when Kayden wrapped his hand around the small of her back.
The duo walked through the large double doors, with Alynah's hand tucked into Kayden's arm. The Golden chandeliers in the ceiling dangled from one end of the room to the other, illuminating the large room where business men and women, dressed in sophisticated dresses and suits and screamed millions of dollars moved from one place to another. Butlers going here and there sharing drinks and pastries. The room was decorated tastefully with Italian elegance, booming with Italian magic. The large projector was lit, DESIGN ITALIA was written in huge elegant fonts giving hint of today's gathering to anyone who caught a glimpse of the event.
Alynah gaped at the beauty of the room. Her brown eyes glimmered under the golden lights as she fed her eyes with this marvel hall.
Kayden led her in, meeting his fellow colleagues in business and exchanging pleasantries.
They all settled as the speaker moved to the podium, addressing the guests and dignitaries. After that, Alynah was called upon as the sought-after speaker to give her speech.
She stood and all eyes turned to her. Her red phoenix dress, a testament to Grace, elegance, confidence and sophistication, her chestnut brown hair falling down on her shoulders in delicate curves, she's definitely a sight for sour eyes, a beauty worthy of all praises. Her red pheonix dress moved in sereneness, exposing her delicate slender leg as she walked towards the podium. The room that was once filled with murmurs fell into a hush as Alynah took the stage.
Kayden watched from his sit, brimming with pride as he listened to Alynah's speech. Her words, her passion, her creativity and her enthusiasm were all things to admire. She gave her speech with the best of her knowledge, throwing brief glances to her audience. She rounded up with a confident smile of her own and the crowd erupted into cheers and applauses. Her speech was wonderful, inspiring and creative. The imagination was vivid that one could clearly picture it out in his brain. Kayden gave her a proud nod as she approached their seat.
"You did excellent" he complimented as she took her sit beside him.
"Thank you" Alynah shot him a smile.
"You'll surely hit the design publication tonight. Alycat will be famous" Kayden added and Alynah only smiled more. She's truly glad that she had found her place in the business world. Moreover, she's glad that Kayden had seen something in her that no one has. He believed in her, he has his faith in her, he trusted her and now, look at where she is. In not less than a year, she became popular in his organization. Isn't she so grateful?
After a lot of listening to speeches, taking drinks and pastries, Kayden and Alynah wandered in the hall, exchanging pleasantries and congratulatory messages on Alynah's speech.
All of a sudden, a blonde-haired man with dazzling blue eyes, dressed in a custom made grey suit approached them. Beside him is a maroon haired lady, dressed in a sophisticated black sequined evening gown. Alynah's eyes met the lady's and they both froze. It was someone she least expected to see. No no no, that can't be her. Not her of all people.
"Alynah?!"
"Valerie?!"