Luckily for me, before I could give an answer, the show began.
A nice song played in the background as the stage was set for the first models to walk out.
My eyes got glued to the stage as I anticipated.
The first one to step out made my eyes widen in awe.
Throughout the show, my attention was completely grabbed by what met my eyes.
When it got to our models, I held my breath. I was excited and also nervous.
Out of habit, I glanced at Damion and found him already staring at me with a calm expression.
I smiled and he returned it before taking my hand in his.
"Nervous?"
I nodded.
"Don't be. It'll go well." He assured me and gave my hand a gentle squeeze.
The first model stepped out and in a second, my nervousness got cast out as my excitement heightened.
I knew we would be on point but it was a habit to always get nervous. I couldn't control it.
"Are you alright now?" He whispered the question into my ear and I faced him while nodding and he unexpectedly planted a light kiss on my cheek.
I blinked in shock as I stared at him while he at me.
Thankfully, the lights had been adjusted and directed specifically to the platform to put only the models on spotlight.
"You didn't answer my question earlier before the show began." He reminded and I bit my inner cheek as I thought of an answer or he wouldn't give me space.
And to spike the atmosphere between us, he gently pushed some strands of hair from my face while running his thumb against my skin. And as if to show how affected I was by his actions, my body trembled.
"Don't you want to marry me?"
"I do," I breathlessly said and he smiled and bit his lower lip.
This was totally a new side of him I had never expected. Was he seducing me? Because it was definitely working.
As if getting his answer, he pulled away and focused on the models while I was left staring at him.
Was he teasing me just now?
**
After several good hours, the runway show came to an end and after some pleasantries and honors were given, we got ready to leave.
But before then, we went to congratulate Isaac and Clara and every other person involved for the good job they did.
"You look gorgeous, Arleen." Isaac praised me.
"All thanks to you both."
When we left that area and stepped outside, we were enveloped with people greeting and congratulating Damion.
"Is she your wife? How is it that you're married and no one is aware?" Someone asked out of the lot and it brought many attention to me.
"Are you perhaps engaged to this lovely woman?"
"What a beautiful lady you have here, Mr Damion. Are you two a couple?"
"Is she your girlfriend?"
Questions upon questions and I felt suffocated. I wasn't ready for such attention. The only attention I needed was Damion's.
Thankfully, bodyguards were on standby so they helped us out of the crowd and brought us to our car.
This time around, we were using a limousine since it was a special occasion.
On entering, I decided to take the seat facing where Damion would sit. Something told me if I sat beside him it would bring sparks.
"Why are you sitting there? We came sitting side by side," he recalled as he entered and sat down opposite me.
"I want to lay down for a bit and I don't want to disturb you," I lied.
"I don't mind you using me as support." He cheekily said as he eyed me.
"It's fine."
Despite my answer, he quietly left where he sat and came to my side.
"Now this is much better." He grinned handsomely and I was captivated by it. It was rare to see him smile and now he was grinning. What a sight to behold.
And as I absentmindedly stared at him, he took that opportunity to lean in and kiss me.
My eyes went wide in surprise but I didn't pull away.
It was a light kiss and when he moved away, I thought he would stop there but he leaned in again and captured my lower lip between his as he deepened the kiss.
His hand snaked around my waist as he pulled me closer and I gave a low moan of encouragement.
Parting my lips, he subtly slipped his tongue into my mouth and skillfully played with my tongue. It was mind numbing as I got lost in the moment.
Pulling me much closer, he grabbed me by the thigh and hung it in-between his laps so he could have full access in touching my bare skin.
He slowly trailed the kiss down my chin and all the way to my neck. It was maddening and I could feel my body grow hot.
And just like the kiss, his hand caressed my body as it went up to my chest.
I was going breathless at his every touch. It was a sweet experience.
The last time I had done such was a long time ago. I couldn't even remember when.
Bringing his hand up, he cupped the side of my face and faced me.
I couldn't fully open my eyes because my mind was still reeling from his touch.
"I just remembered I promised to take things slow." He whispered and my eyes instantly went wide at his words.
"W-what?" I asked in disbelief.
Was he going to leave me hanging like this? This was unacceptable.
As if sensing the chaos he caused, he bit his lower lip to stop himself from smiling.
"You didn't want to take things fast," he reminded me and I gave him an incredulous look.
"That's not what I meant," I ended up saying that.
"Then what do you mean by us not going public?"
He trapped me with his question again and I couldn't help but glare at him.
"It's not the right time."
"Then when is?" He inquired while still holding me and as if to torture me, his hand slowly trailed down my body.
"Damion."
"Hmm?" He absentmindedly hummed while being busy with what he was doing to my body.
"I want you."