Ryan, Leonel and Zariel stood in the living room, all dressed up for the party. Everyone was looking stunning in their very expensive clothes. But Arianna wasn't out yet. The makeup artist were already done with their work but she was still taking time to come out.
"What's taking her so long?" Ryan questioned. Going to this party was not what he planned. Now Ari's taking too much time.
"Be patient, young master. She's trying her best to look more pretty" Zariel said and Ryan turned his back against the stairs. He heaved a deep breath, and brushed his hair stylishly. The sound of heels clanking echoed through the walls. The duo had their jaws dropped and got lost in their own daze.
"Whoa....." Leonel couldn't help but drag the words. Zariel on the other hand blinked twice, thrice. Who they hell are they seeing?!
Ryan turned slowly to face the stairs, to where their eyes was fixed. His heart abruptly forgot how to beat, and so did his nostrils forgot how to take in air and breathe out. He was beyond awestruck and dumbfounded. His eyes remain fixed on the fiery goddess walking down the stairs. She looked like someone who just came out of a painting. She looked more beautiful than when he first saw her in that dress. His heart gave a loud thud as she walked closer, and his lashes fluttered. His lips parted but, no words could leave his mouth. He could only close them back.
Arianna came forward with her dazzling smile that did nothing but radiate her beauty. Her hair went down her back like silky waves of the sea. Her eyes shone brightly, and her skin shimmered like pearls in the sea.
Leonel and Zariel went around her in circles. "Oh my gosh, Anna! You look so stunning!" Zariel exclaimed.
"You look gorgeous. Like a blossoming flower"
"A red rose"
"Thank you" Arianna smiled at them, accepting the complement, and then she walked to the dumbstruck, immovable statue. His breath hitched, and his Adam's apple bobbed.
"So? How do I look?" she asked him "You better tell me now"
Finding his voice, he said... "I.. I can't explain" he said again, as a matter of fact "You look... indescribably beautiful"
Aria smiled sweetly "Thank you" he was just gazing, unable to tear his gaze away. And then he remembered something.
"Oh.. I.. got something for you" he said and she could only anticipate what it was. Ryan dipped his hand in his pocket and brought out a small box. Opening the box, he brought out a necklace. It was a heart-shaped pendant necklace, having a crescent and sun made of black diamond gem in its middle. The heart outline was silvery and so was the chain. The duo behind gasped in astonishment. Arianna too was stunned. When did he buy it? Ryan unhooked it and wore it on for her. She was so awestruck to even speak. The necklace was so beautiful and just mere looking at it, she could tell it's custom made.
"It's... It's really beautiful" she smiled brightly, and Ryan stroked her cheek.
"But not more than you" he said and she lifted her eyes to meet his deep gaze, their eyes locked.
"OMG! Don't they look beautiful together?" Zariel cupped her face, smiling widely.
"There's no couple as sweet as they are" Leonel added, grinning from ear to ear. Ryan falling in love is just something so good. They were happy for him. More than happy even.
"Shall we go?" Ryan asked and she nodded.
"Oh..." Ryan turned to the others, "When we get there, I don't want you calling me young master"
"Why so?" Leonel, of all people, was the first to ask.
"He's an anonymous figure remember?"
"Oh...yeah, sure"
Ryan took his beautiful girlfriend's hand and walked her out of the house. Upon seeing them, the chauffeurs outside opened the car for them and they climbed in.
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The large ballroom at Han HQ was crowded with people mainly from high social class, drinking and chatting happily. Their cars arrived at the venue, in front of a red carpet path to the hall. With people - reporters -:on either side, taking pictures of whoever would walk the red carpet. The chauffeur opened the door and Leonel climbed down first.
"Hey, it's the chairman" someone said from the crowd of reporters, and they immediately started taking pictures. Zariel came down too, and he held out his arm for her. She smiled and hooked her arm with his. And then they walked the red carpet stylishly with a smile.
Ryan too came down when the chauffeur opened the door, and everyone's jaws dropped. It's not enough that the Chairman and the woman who walked with him are such gorgeous creatures, they're seeing a more gorgeous man.
"Oh my god!! He's so handsome!!" the ladies, including married women, exclaimed.
*Click* *Click* *Click*
They took pictures, lights flashing repeatedly. Ryan adjusted his suit stylishly, and a lot felt like they would faint anytime soon. They weren't done ogling and drooling, when another beauty came to stand beside this gorgeous man. Arianna hooked her arm with Ryan's, and with a smile, they walked on the red carpet.
"Who is she? She's so beautiful!"
"Is she his girlfriend?"
"They're a match made in heaven"
Everyone commented, not failing to take pictures of this gorgeous couple. Ryan on the other hand was smiling proudly of his girlfriend's beauty, they walked majestically into the hall. Even those in the hall were so fazed staring at them. They were like couple of year.
They walked to where the other duo sat and took their respective seats. A few waiters passed by, serving champagne on every table., after which director Wang climbed the podium. He tapped the mic gently and cleared his throat, and everyone turned to him.
"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen" he greeted the crowd "I am Wang Dong Sik, the director of Han group Art and gallery. It is an honour to have you all here celebrating the success and achievements of this year's exhibition, making Han gallery the top bestselling gallery, in the whole of South Korea." The crowd cheered and clapped at his statement. "It wouldn't have been possible without your support. Thank you everyone for your support. Cheers!" he held his glass up and everyone did the same.
"Cheers!"
"Cheers!"
"Have a wonderful night" he said and called own to his seat.
"Nice speech" Ryan said monotonously.
Arianna saw Jia sitting at a spot, and immediately their eyes met, they waved at each other.
"Can I go meet my friends?" she asked sweetly, blinking her eyes mainly at Ryan.
"Sure, you can" Zariel answered and Ryan gave her a questioning look. Who asked her to give permission when she was literally asking him? "Let the girl enjoy herself" she added, judging from the way Ryan looked at her.
"Thank you" Arianna said and left immediately. Ryan heaved a sigh. Why does his girlfriend have to leave him here?