Chapter 6 - YES

I was already shocked by his first statement when Luke suddenly gets on his knees and held my hand.

"Alora Elizabeth Smith, will you marry me?" I didn't expect that he will propose to me. We're not even that close. I know now that our parents had an agreement, but I'm still confused why he agreed. He's young and there are a lot of girls who wanted to be with him. I need to confront my parents about this. I want to know why he didn't oppose their decision.

"Alora, I know this is sudden but believe me, this is my personal decision. You know that no one can make a decision for me even my father. If you ask me why, I cannot give you an answer because I don't know it myself. I just really want to be close to you. Earlier, when I kissed you, I know you felt it too. You know I can help you. I promise I won't tell anyone about this. You may think that I am using what you're going through but I really want to help you. So please, will you agree to be my fiance from now on?" Luke is right, I felt it. When he held me earlier, I feel safe. When he holds my hand, my heart seems at peace and my mind was clear. When he kissed me, all of my mixed emotions become one, I feel happy. I can't explain it as well but for the longest time, this is the first time that I wanted someone to save me, to comfort me. Maybe Luke is the answer. I looked directly into his eyes, and I can see his sincerity. But I'm still doubting this whole set up.

"Luke, you know this is crazy. We're still young. What if I make your life miserable? I'm not the girl you want to be with. There's something wrong with me. You saw that right? I don't feel anything at all. All my emotions, its either messed up or gone. I don't want anyone to suffer because of me." If I agree to this marriage, he might end up like me.

"The fact that you're concerned that I may also suffer, it means you haven't lost all your emotions. Alora, there might be a chance that you can be cured. Please let me help you." Again, his voice is reassuring and calm. Maybe he's right, this might help me afterall. I realised he's still on his knees. I sighed.

"Luke Matthew Wilson, I'm not sure if this is the right decision, you might be the one who can help me, or we may both end up in the dark in the end. I did warn you but since you insisted, and our parents blessed us already then yes I will marry you." Whatever! This maybe the craziest decision I will make in my life but somehow, I'm hoping that he will be able to save me.

Luke smiled and stood up. He suddenly hugged me and kissed my forehead. I didn't resist. He looked at me and I know he was about to kiss me again when I noticed there's someone watching us. It was a girl! She suddenly run off when she saw me looking at her. Then a phone ring. It was Luke's. He frowned and answered his phone with his right hand. He smiled at me and squeezed my hand. He didn't let go of me.

"Hey Sophie. Yes, I found her. We're at the rooftop. Why?" Sophie is his friend's girlfriend, I think. I can't remember the guy's name but the three of them are always together. I stared at Luke while he talks on the phone. He's good looking. Deep grey eyes, pointed nose and his lips are red for a guy. "Thank you, Sophie, we'll check the school's social media account right away." I think there's something wrong because he suddenly looks worried. He looked at me and caressed my right cheek.

"I think the girl from earlier is from the social media club, she posted a video of us. I'm not sure how long she's been watching and made a live video. Would you like to see it?" I didn't say a thing and just nodded.

Its just a short video. Luckily, the video starts when I said yes to Luke and ends when we were about to kiss. "Hmm. Do you think it’s okay to leave it like that? Are you fine with that?" Luke asked.

"It doesn't matter. This is not a secret after all. You said that our engagement is tomorrow night and I'm sure all the media will be there." I don't care what people think about this. We both know that this will end up on tv, newspaper and all media platforms.

"Okay. Anyway, there might be people from the media coming here right now. I sent a message to one of our drivers to take your car to your house. From now on, we'll ride together. I'm not trying to order you around, I just wanted to protect you." He wants to protect me. Is this what a boyfriend should do? How about being a girlfriend? What should I do?

"It’s okay. I'm tired of driving anyway. But if I want to go alone, let me be. Also, I don't know how to be a girlfriend, or a fiancé so don't expect too much from me." There, I said it. Luke chuckled and I didn't get offended. He looks happy. Is it because of me? Impossible.

"Just be yourself princess. You're also my first official girlfriend so I'm not sure if I will be a perfect boyfriend but I will try." He said first official girlfriend, does it mean he had some flings before?

"Shoot, its 10 mins left before the assembly. Let's go to the auditorium." I almost forgot about the opening assembly. Luke will be having his speech for the whole campus, so we went directly to the auditorium.

Luke and I walked inside holding hands and all the students are looking at us. I know they already saw the video but seeing us in person holding each other’s hands is a direct confirmation that we're already together. I can sense some jealousy from the girls. Luke is after all, every girl's fantasy.

We went straight to the front since the platinum students are seated there. There are two remaining seats and it's like they already reserved it for us. We're already on our seat but Luke didn't let go of my hand. I also didn't pull my hand from his, I feel safe.

The principal showed up and went to the center. "First of, on behalf of the teachers and staff, I would like to congratulate Mr. Luke Wilson and Miss Alora Smith on their engagement. We wish you both happiness and all the best in life." I didn't expect that from the principal. This is the first time that they made an announcement of an engagement of the students. There are other students from the Platinum class who are already engaged but the school did not make a fuss. Maybe because Luke is the richest student in campus, and I belong to the top 5 richest family in the country. The students clapped and some shouted "Congratulations."

The principal raised his hand in a stop sign and continued his speech. "And now, let's call Mr. Luke Wilson, for the opening speech."

Luke looked at me, raised our hands and kissed my hand. This guy doesn't know his limits. He can openly do this intimate act in front of many people. I need to talk to him about this.

The students as well as the teachers were shocked from what he did. I know they will think that we are in love. Luke stood up and released my hand. He walked to the center of the stage, and I saw him made a handshake to the principal before getting the microphone and started his speech.