HIS DATE

That's what I'm trying to say to myself over and over again. I know I will have many colleagues like him. He could have a job because he was too a workaholic, but I could have accompanied him there, and human beings can too. It's either Hoseah or Mari. Or maybe he has another woman to introduce to me. Sure, they can take Levi away from me if they really want to... if they can, that's fine.

We arrived at the venue just in time. Levi had already left his car with a bellboy. When we finally entered the venue, we weren't even at the entrance. The media immediately greeted us, so I grabbed his arm. I could feel him lowering his hand to hold my hand tightly.

"Smile, Lumiere. I want them to know who you are to me," he whispered to me as we walked across the aisle.

When I heard that, I immediately smiled. I noticed more and more people taking pictures of me so I walked with him with my head held high while he was still holding my hand.

I didn’t expect it. I know what social parties are but I never thought that there would be so many people and there would be more media. It's only right that he dressed me so elegantly because most of the attendees were big personalities. The Acuzar clan is actually a rich and famous family in the business world.

When we finally entered, I was exposed to a huge chandelier in the middle of the mansion. There are also too many people and I feel like my anxiety will suddenly attack me because I can see that they are staring at us.

"You didn’t tell me what I would look like tonight. I wanna know," I told him.

He quickly turned to me and smiled.

"Let's just say that if this event wasn't important, we might just be in a condo," he declared and suddenly winked at me so I laughed.

"Relax. You are so beautiful, Lumiere. Look around you, everyone is staring at your captivating beauty," he added and this time he was serious.

I could see in his eyes how proud he is while looking at me. As if he's willing to show me to everyone and introduce me as his girlfriend officially, I can't deny that it boosted my confidence. Big time.

I followed what he said. I look around us and saw everyone's glancing at us while smiling widely. I’m not sure what they’re saying, but I can clearly see how they look at me while someone is saying what they’re talking about. And I think, it's a good thing.

"It's so good to see the young CEO of the Acuzar clan here, Levi!" I heard someone say so I looked at them.

It was Mr. and Mrs. Sandoval, my former boss at the publishing house where I used to work. It's true that big business tycoons are here! I still remember them.

"Good evening, Mr. and Mrs. Sandoval. We meet again," Levi professionally greeted them and even shook hands with them.

After that, Mrs. Sandoval quickly turned to me and her eyes immediately widened when she faced me. I smiled and greeted them happily.

"Nice to see you again, Mrs. Chairwoman and Mr. President," I told them.

"Rae, yes! Is that you? Oh my god! I haven't seen you in months and here you are, getting better!" Mrs. Sandoval hissed and held my hand softly.

"So, you're the new secretary of Levi?" her husband said so I was ashamed to smile.

Before I could answer, Levi spoke first to the surprise of the three of us.

"She's my girlfriend, Sir William," he uttered, cutting me off.

I felt the heat flow all over my face as the three of them looked at me intently. I smiled shyly at them and just look away from them. I'm ashamed of the way they look at me!

Before one of us could react, I heard Mari coming because she suddenly appeared on the other side of Levi. It included her parents because that’s what I heard them introduce to the two adults in front of me.

"Nice to see you again, Rae. I didn't think it was true what Levi said that you were his date," she greeted me with a smile but I could hear his sarcasm.

She immediately approached me when Levi left me for a minute to talk to some clients and investors. I don’t know what this woman wants from me because I can clearly see how she looks at me from head to toe. As if she insulted me secretly by the way she looks at me.

"Why? Is it because you thought you were going to be his date?" I innocently asked her that made her raise her brow at me.

I looked at her for a second and turned my gaze back to Levi who was not that far from us. She's wearing a red wine lace long gown. Her chest was so vulgar compared to mine that I frowned. She looks so classy and powerful especially since her lipstick is also red. Her wavy brown hair was just loose, unlike mine which was tied up. When we set aside especially we will actually pass as twins.

I ignored her when she looked at me sharply, instead, I went to our table and sat down. I asked for wine from the waiter who passed by me and he immediately gave it to me. When I looked up at Mari I saw her look at Levi for a moment before following me to sit down.

"Do you know me? I bet you don't," she casually said to me so I laughed.
I suddenly remembered what Anika told me earlier. Honestly, I want to confirm and hear it from Levi. I honestly want to tell him that I was really overthinking and ask for his explanation as to why he took so long to come back earlier. I want to hear from him himself who this Mari is in his life, but I don't want to exaggerate those little things especially since I'm the only one who thinks about it. I don't want us to fight.