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It felt like time stood still.

I seized breathing for almost a minute or two. The hall was grave standard quiet as the crowd focused their attention on me, waiting anxiously for my response that isn't fort coming.

I knew at this moment the camera and light are all zoomed in on me. I bet if viewers at home starred at their screen close enough they would be able to count the number of strands of lash layered on my lids.

I have always had dreams of how I'll be proposed to but never have I ever considered the fact that my reserved father who hates paparazzi meddling in his private family affair who'd be the one to pull such an act in front of millions of people over the world watching live.

I clasped my hands which are already clammy together as nervousness kicks in.