Contacted To Love

g stood tall against the skyline, luxurious and a symbol of wealth and power that seemed untouc

et, the hum of the machinery was

t because of the doubt that filled my mind. This was not just an ordi

it seemed like I was dreaming. Well Polished marble floors reflected

e art down to the walls to the sleek furniture that

was dressed impeccably as always, his pr

said without tur

It's only five minute

ied, his tone clipped. He finally turned, his eyes la

nding uncontrollably. He led me down a hallway to a guest r

air carried a faint of sweet scent . A desk sat against one

ed at the desk, you'll find your schedule. Study it. There's an

oice filled with suprise

t party," he

g to catch up. "An engagemen

or arguments. "The sooner we establish our

dn't allow to say anything. It was the kind of look

," make sure you keep to time,

was already moving faster than I'd expected it. I dropped my suitcase on the f

ous details about tonight's event-who would I be expecting to witness there, what topics mig

ized myself in the mirror once they were done. My hair was styled perfectly and the emerald-green go

d up from his phone. His eyes went through me br

he said, his t

d under my breath, I didn't hesitate to tak

ir. I stared out the window, watching the city lights blur pa

s you can," Ethan said sho

ok at him, sur

fied. "You'll manage.

more matter-of-fact than comforting. Still, I nodded, kn

Chandeliers sparkled overhead, casting warm light across the sea of elegantly dressed guests

body's attention only to himself, his hand resting lightly on my back as we walked through the crowd. I

an in a tailored suit, his smile as polished as the shoes he w

smoothly, with much confidence. "Sophia, this

cing a polite smile. "It'

a soft smile coming from his face. "Etha

ck, a silent reminder to stay composed

t perfectly smiling and nodding at the right moments, all while trying to ignore the growin

austed. Ethan guided me to a quiet corner of

well,"

ng I passed the test?" I

d. "You did better

the complime

one buzzed. He looked at the sc

he said, stepping awa

lf into. As the night stretched on, one thing became increasingly c