Chapter Ten.

Zawadi took a deep breath as she came down from Lucas's car. The sight before her was magnificent. The place was beautifully decorated with rose petals of different colour.

A red carpet adorned the floor running from outside the venue right to the middle of the room.

A big chandelier, the biggest she had ever seen, hung low in the center of the room. The chandelier was golden in colour, giving it the whole fancy' vibe.

She was so busy eyeing the room that she did not notice the cameras that constantly snapped their photos.

The room was filled with people dressed elegantly. Honestly, it was just like she had pictured it.

The moment they stepped in, all eyes fell on them. She immediately grew self conscious. She held onto Lucas's arm tighter.

Lucas noticed her discomfort and whispered in her ear, " It's okay cupcake , no need to be afraid. I'm here with you. Don't worry, nothing will go wrong. "then he kissed her cheek.

She gave him a silent nod and a gentle smile.

A man walked towards them, a glass of wine in hand.

" Hello, best friend " he said cheekily, giving Lucas a tight hug.

" Hi Mark. " Lucas replied nonchalantly.

"My oh my! Who do we have here? "Mark asked facing Zawadi .

Zawadi was about to answer question when Lucas interrupted.

"This is Zawadi and she is mine. Zawadi, this is Mark, aka the pain in my butt" Lucas said making Zawadi laugh.

"Come on man, you are ruining my chances. " he complained. Turning to Zawadi he said " Hi Zawadi, I'm this fools best friend, his only friend actually. And I have to say, you are the most beautiful woman here tonight " he complemented.

"Thank you "Zawadi replied blushing.

"If you are free tomorrow, would you maybe want to grab some... " he was interrupted by Lucas.

"Don't you dare finish that question " Lucas said angrily.

" Okay fine. I get it. She is yours. Come down man" he raised his arms up in the air, then walked away.

Turning to Zawadi, Lucas said, "Oh cupcake, you look so good, all the men are staring at you. And I don't like it. You are mine"

Zawadi frowned " Why do you keep saying I'm yours?"

" Because, cupcake, you are mine " he said smugly .

"No I'm not. I'm not some kind of property. When you say it like that it makes me feel like I'm some peace of meat you just bought " she said, Her anger less than a mile away.

" Oh darling,its not that. I don't mean it like that. I don't like other men looking at you. Please understand that I don't mean to belittle you or make you look like some cheap property because you are not. Just being around you gives me this feeling. I don't know how to explain it but I just find myself being possessive of you. Please don't hate me, I could never live with that. "

"I don't hate you. I just, when you say I'm yours, the thoughts that cross my mind aren't exactly the best ones. In my life, only two people have ever loved and cared for me. I'm just saying that you caring for me just feels...weird "

" Well get used to it baby" he winked at her and kissed her cheek.

Lucas led Zawadi to the dance floor. They twirled and turned as they swayed to the music. Zawadi leaned her head against Lucas' chest and allowed herself to relax.

She was at peace, she hadn't known peace after Ahana and Eugene's death. She had never been this free with anyone else either .

But with Lucas, everything just came so naturally. She didn't have to try, she just found herself liking him.

His voice, his presence, his touch, his gentle kisses on her cheeks. She liked it. She liked it all.

But she wouldn't tell him that, what if he didn't feel the same? She couldn't help but feel insecure.

Zawadi excused herself to go to the bathroom after her dance with Lucas. She didn't know where it was though. He had given her directions yes, but she hadn't paid much attention.

She had been walking for a few minutes when someone cleared their throat behind her. She turned to see who it was.

"Mark? Thank heavens, I have been looking for the washrooms for the past twenty minutes. Please you have to help me. " she said.

Mark laughed before proceeding to say " Of course I'll help you. Why didn't you ask Lucas for directions? "

" I did, I just can't remember which way to go"she said with frustration.

"Well then, fear not, your night in shining armor is here" he said playfully making Zawadi laugh .

Her laugh was however cut short by a growl that came from behind Mark . Zawadi looked up and her eyes met with Lucas' angry face.

" What are you doing here, with my girlfriend? " Lucas asked Mark.

"Chill, I was just showing her the way to the washroom" Mark defended.

"Zawadi, didn't I give you directions. myself? " Lucas asked turning to Zawadi.

"Well about that..." Zawadi started.

"Let me guess, you weren't listening. "

"Well yes, but in my defense, we were still dancing and I was caught up in the moment. " she said and lowered her head as a blush coated her cheeks.

"Okay, guys, I'm just gonna go, because right now, I'm not needed here" Mark said and turned to leave.

"Good, and stay away from my girlfriend "Lucas shouted after Mark who answered with " I wont"

Zawadi just giggled at their behavior.

"Come on cupcake, let's get you to the washroom " Lucas said with a smile, taking Zawadi's hand.

:"You keep calling me your girlfriend when I'm not, why? " she inquired.

"Because, you will be soon. Look, I know it's too soon but I really like you. I have never been attracted to a girl like I am you. I don't want to let you go. I want to take things slow but I don't want someone else to snatch you from me. I just wanted you to be aware, you don't have to say you like me back or say anything just think about it, please. " he said and turned to leave once they reached the washroom.

Zawadi watched him disappear down the hall, he heart swelling with joy and happiness.

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