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We were now sat in the car and it was really hot. The car was hot. The car of course.

I turned to him. "What is the event for?"

"It's for the army and the high-end government officials," He said,

"Whenever you feel like it's too much, you'll tell me. We'll leave at the same moment. You are my plus one today, but Avaha Campbell an inspiring designer too. Don't forget that" I nodded and thought about how I'd talk to anybody. Should I say 'Hii' or like 'hello'

But hello will be too formal. and Hii would be too informal. Should I-

"Stop stressing, woman. Stop" His voice broke my running thoughts and I sheepishly smiled at him.

"You know me too well" I brought his head down and kissed his lips tenderly.

He groaned and before the kiss could be deepened, I pulled away and faced his glare. "Fucking tease" he grunted and fixed the platinum diamond necklace that he had given me with much love.

"What if I lose it?" I asked.

"You won't" he shook his head "And even if you do we'll get it back or I'll let it go and throw away all your plants" he smiled.

I gasped "You won't. Those are my plants, you can't throw them away. Just yesterday I planted lettuce. And few have already started growing. You are not touching them in any way" I jabbed his chest with each word.

He nodded. "Then the necklace would be safe, no?" his dimples appeared and I nodded frantically. "yes. yes. I'll keep it safe. I will"

He then held me closer to his body. "When your periods pain becomes even a bit more, you tell me, please" he took my hand in his other hand and rubbed my knuckles.

"I will. I'm still trying to not sleep on this seat" I laughed a bit but he didn't.

"I had already told you let's skip this, but no. Woman gotta be fucking stubborn" he glared at me. I didn't really want him to miss another event 'coz of me.

"Sir" the driver turned and announced. The window got back up, closed once he nodded.

"Breathe, amor. Breathe. Take your time" he said, easing my panic.

After two or more minutes, I nodded reluctantly and he got out and came to my side, and opened my door.

"Mi'lady" I blushed and took his black glove-clad hand in my gloved ones. The moment we stepped out of the car, the cameras flashed onto our faces and surely those flashing noises would hurt my ears for days. How can some people do this every day?

The guards came around us and escorted us inside ignoring the 'Is she your girlfriend?' questions.

Once inside, I noticed how tightly I had held Caro's hand. He ducked a bit and cradled my face in his hands.''Spirant. Breathe" He sterned out and I tried to inhale and exhale like a normal person, trying not to make him appear stupid for coming with a freak.

"Good girl. My good girl" I smiled giddily and hugged his waist.

"Ready?" he asked and removed the hair out of my face and kept it flowing like before. On nodding, he held my hand in his and we went inside.

The inside was all brown floor accompanied with the white curtains and white-clothed chairs. It looked simple yet amazing. Feeling a tug I looked up at him.

"Be confident, baby. Don't be scared. Remember you are one strong woman and no taking shit from people. No one" he said sternly but with a gentle voice and I nodded smiling at him.

"Okkayss" I gave him a thumbs up with my other hand. He bit his inner lower lip to contain his laugh and walked us to a few of his mates.

"Calm down, amor" he whispered in my ears and I shook my head gently side to side to ease the goosebumps traveling through my body.

"Hey, Carwyn. How is it going man?" the guy in a red suit asked, smiling at Caro and shaking his hands. I noticed a vice grip on both the men. It was a sign of a bit of friendliness.

Caro nodded firmly and the other guy turned to him. "And who this pretty lady might be?" Any other day, I'd try to hide further and wish on leaving, but not today. For once, I'd be confident and try to appear strong for myself and for Caro.

I looked up at Caro and saw him staring down at me, telling me to introduce myself and to try coming out of the shell. I knew if I'd not say anything for a minute or so, he'd introduce me, but for a minute he wanted me to speak.

I cleared my throat and felt a squeeze of his hand, passing a message that he was there and he'd be here forever. Oh, how I wish I wasn't struggling with social anxiety!

"I am- I gulped and continued- I am Avaha Campbell." I introduced myself and the guy smiled softly.

"Pretty name for a pretty lady. Well, I am Maxwell Johnson. Nice to meet you, pretty lady" he said, extending his hand and with sheer effort, I handed mine in his and he kissed my knuckles making Caro's grip tighten on my other hand.

Quickly I withdrew my hand and both of the men talked to each other while I sipped some coke. By the time both had finished their talks, I had gulped down 3 of the coke glasses and as the Maxwell guy took off, I turned to the other side and burped. The feeling of the gas traveling through my nose making it feel funny.

Facing him, I saw him smiling and making those sweet dimples appear back again. "No more coke." he shook his head, and before I could protest he gave me a stern look making me shut my mouth instantly.

"Are you okay?" he asked and rubbed his thumbs on my hips, pulling me closer to him.

"uh-huh. Did you see how I introduced myself?" I said slowly and he made me look up at him, craning my neck in the process.

"I am so happy, you introduced yourself and I did see it. I'm so proud of my baby. My baby" he cooed and brushed the pad of his thumb on my lower lip making me feel crazy.

After a minute, we broke out of each other's arms when a few women with their men came up to him and I knew he didn't like any of those from how his body tensed and he tsked.

"Hello, Carwyn" the one with red hair purred.

"Hello sir," the guy beside her said, pulling the red hair to himself. As if anyone was interested in her. Keep her. She's all yours.

Caro nodded firmly and held me closer to him and I kept my one arm around his waist and rubbed his hips slowly, telling him I was there. Always.

"Who is she?" the other red hair said and by looking closely both women and men were twins. Too many twins for my liking. My head hurt from looking at the similarities.

"Avaha. Now if you'll excuse us" I said keeping my face straight and my voice firm. I turned to get him out of this situation knowing he was uncomfortable with them.

"No, we won't. What's your problem? we just wanna hang out with this man." The previous red hair, red hair A said.

"The problem is that we don't want to hang out with any of you" I looked at her in disgust and swat away her arm that tried to grip Caro's free hand.

And we departed from that place knowing they were glaring holes at me.

I took Caro to the side and made him sit on the chair. Looking around no one was there, thankfully.

"Breathe, baby. Breathe. It's Avha. Your Avha" I took his face in my hands and rubbed his temples with my fingers. He brought me to his lap and snuggled into my neck.

"You are safe, Caro." I reassured him and stroked his hair gently so as not to mess with the perfect ones.

After a few minutes of me trying to soothe him, he licked my neck and I shuddered.

"Caro," I whisper yelled. He chuckled and I looked at him. Like really looked at me. My baby.

"How are you feeling, big b-man?" I'd be punished if I had said that.

"Fine." he nodded and we both stood up.

We both went back to the event and he introduced me to his mates. He wasn't as stiff with them. He was much relaxed and by looks, he was quite younger than all of them. His mates were very nice and welcoming. never for once, I was uncomfortable.

Someone tapped my shoulder and I turned to see the least expected person.

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Who's the person? I don't think you'd guess correctly.

A big update for being away for quite some time. I'm kind of fine. We're kind of fine.

Spare the mistakes. It's unedited.

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Keep 'em comin', please

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