Chapter 2: Gorgeously Handsome
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Everything seemed to slow down or rather like it was happening too fast.
Here I was, standing in front of the protector like a cold marble statue.
This protector guy was tall and his aura was unmatched.
He stared at my eyes like he knew me all too well. Feelings of nervousness in me sky rocketed to cloud nine.
I stared right back too because something felt too familiar about his presence. Well, I'm sure it wasn't proper to do so
but whatever .
It didn't take seconds before whispers echoed through the palace walls hall.
“Protector Asael, Is this really the woman you choose?” The lady In white asked him as she glared at me in a condescending manner.
It was hard to believe I'm sure, him choosing a crop top and baggy jeans in the midst of high slits and ball gowns.
He nodded positively earning a gasp from her. I was pleasantly satisfied. That served her right.
Meanwhile Iris was all smiles. I was not shocked by her. She could kill for a situation like this.
Immediately, I felt the urge to scream no and walk out of here but for some reason I couldn't.
“Yes, if only Desire accepts” he said and he pulled his hands in front of me.
Did he just call my name? And as if the whole scene couldn't get better, I noticed his palm. Something very familiar; the black spider tattoo I knew all too well.
“No I don't. I don't consent to this” I finally had the courage to yell shaking my head frantically.
The lady in white gave a sneaky laugh.
“Asael, she does not accept your proposal. Shall we end the ceremony or you'll choose another?”
Even after my reaction he didn't seem fazed one bit. He looked self assured instead. He couldn't be who I thought he was.
“Can I speak to you in private, Miss Desire?” He asked. I looked round and yes, as expected all eyes were on me especially the council members.
Iris signalled me to accept.
“Yes”
He held my hand and let me out the palace hall through another route.
I didn't need to see the eyes trailing us.
As he walked me,I was still fascinated by the palace as he led me through a dark room only illuminated by candles. Now I got scared.
“Let me go. Are you trying to kidnap me?”
I yelled hitting his hand.
“Stop yelling Desire. When did you become such a tantrum?” he asked with a smirk followed by a chuckle.
I could punch this guy right now.
“I knew it was you Andy. You freak” I said without thinking.
“It's been long since someone called me that. Feels good you know” he said rubbing his hand behind his neck.
“Tell me what you're up to”
“Nothing special. Just making our dreams come true, remember. We would make a great couple” and he crossed his hands while resting on the wall.
How would you react if your long time ex comes back into your life like this.
“That was a long time ago, not now. Things have changed and I'm sure you're still the liar that you are” I snapped at him.
He took some steps towards me and in an instant his face leaned closer, nose tips almost touching.
“Desire, Look me in the eyes and tell me you still believe I'm a liar”
I couldn't help but look at his golden brown eyes. They had always captivated 16 year old me but not this version.
Not after everything he did.
“So you think because you got taller, became the protector and are even more gorgeously handsome than you were, you would look at me with your shiny beautiful captivating golden eyes and expect me to not call you a liar? Asael Denoire or Andy whatever you call yourself, you are a damn liar!” I blurted out and stomped my foot.
I watched his expression morph into that of amusement,and it was at that moment I realized how stupid I sounded
“It's nice that you still find me attractive. Oh scratch that Desire,you find me even more gorgeously handsome than I was “
He smirked as he spoke. Goodness what had I gotten myself into.
“Whatever you think Asael, just know I won't consent to being your protectress”.
“Not until I reveal this to you” he said in a hushed tone in my ears after handing out a diamond ring.
I kept staring at it knowing what it meant.
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