Episode 7

Selene elegantly walked the Red Carpet with Drake, this was for the invitation that Drake received, from a business tycoon. Selene was very happy at the event, she looked very beautiful in sparkling diamonds from head to toe. Perfect for her white slit maxi dress paired with black heels. Her straight hair was slightly curled at the end loose, in this she appeared even more elegant in front of many people.

"Are you okay?" Drake asked her softly from her side.

He nodded with a sweet smile as well.

Drake is also gorgeous in his posture, wearing a simple black tie, which almost all male guests use to have. His black shoes shines brightly that it looks like he can be reflected to it. His pricey watch and a well done hair is suits him so much. His appeal is strong to every sight.

"I'm fine, just got starstruck. It's my first time to go to a big party,” Selene answered Drake seriously.

Drake led Selene to one of the tables filled with beautifully designed flowers and table napkins. There were four seats, but only the two of them were there, so Selene felt more comfortable in the situation. They simply exchange messages with each other, Drake is comforting her every now and then. And it helps a lot to ease her nervousness.

"I'm right here, you don't need to worry Selene, if you want something or need anything you can ask me for help," Drake tried to motivate Selene. His plan should work for its good outcome.

From under the table, Drake reached for Selene's hand. He squeezed it while smiling at the woman. "Relax, Selene. We are just guests here, okay? You have to get used to such occasions. What I want in the future is even bigger than this event when we get married, officially."

Drake also doesn't understand why he said this to Selene, still carrying guilt, or maybe he has another reason.

"Okay, go ahead." Selene breathed in, breathed out as Drake asked her to follow. Soon her nervousness subsided, the occasion began with the supervision of an energetic MC. The party starter gave a message for everyone. There are a lot of heavy business man and woman present, and one of the things that Selene didn't expect to encounter was Drake's parents. He didn't know them personally, but she first met the couple through Claire, through her stories that were quite scary.

Grumpy, arrogant and not easy to get along with.

When the stage was given to the other speaker, Drake had the opportunity to introduce Selene to them personally. As expected, that interaction did not go well.

"So, is this the woman Liset was talking about?"   asked Mrs. Sebastian.

“Mom-”

“No, son, it’s alright. I was just confirming the news. And you were planning to get ,married without even telling us? How could you even do that, Drake?”

Mr. Sebastian scolded her wife as what she acted in front of them, but the lady was persistent in digging for Selene’s bad reputation.

"Why Robert? Am I wrong? Our son changed, he has forgotten that he still has parents."

"Mom, I was about to tell it to you and dad, Liset just messed up with it. I'm sorry, okay?” Drake calms down the hysterical mother with what he says, he was worried his mom will cause a scene.

 "I'm sorry, Mrs. Sebastian, your son is in such a hurry with this plan-"

"Are you saying that my son is chasing you? Wow! Your face is so thick, huh."

“Mom, stop it!”

"Why would I? Leave that girl, Drake, if you don't want us two to have problems. She was a whore! Dirty!”

Drake shook his head a few times at his mother's statements. He didn't like what she said about Selene, if only he could tell her the truth he would. But then, him and Selene already have an agreement, they can no longer dig up or turn the page of the past. And he was respecting it.

"C'mon Selene, let's just go home. We better talk some other time mom, when your mood is okay. Gonna call you, okay. Dad," he patted his father on the shoulder, signaling that they were saying goodbye. It's a good thing because Drake's father is kind, he doesn't have a habit of getting involved in his mother's behavior.

But when Drake was about to move Selene away, she didn't move, instead she faced Drake and then her mother. He grabbed Drake's arm, and clung to it even closer.

"Mrs. Sebastian, I know this is the wrong time for us to meet, but I hope we have a time where I can show that I'm not that kind of person. All evil deeds have a reason.” Selene's reaction in front of her soon to be in-laws was very professional. He doesn't have to make a mistake if he doesn't want to suddenly lose the peacefulness he's just starting to enjoy.

"And regarding who is chasing me with your son..." He looked at Drake, who was also seriously waiting for his answer. Although there was doubt in his eyes, the young man still waited.

"I can say that your son really chased me, well, I can't blame him because, I'm pretty." Also, I'm so sexy Mrs. if you look to the left and to your right you will notice some men who are almost drooling at my charm. Look."

The young lady's answer became naughty and almost made the rich lady in front of her faint. Selene just smiled at Drake's mother's reaction to her. Anyone's negative behavior has bad karma inside him.

“Selene.” 

Selene smiled widely at her partner at the party, snuggling even more in Drake's arms like a little puppy he was taking care of.

"But don't worry, ma'am, my world is only for Drake right now. Not only that, even my whole me, yes. 'Isn't it, hon?"

Mrs. Sebastian get more angry of what Selene had answered. For her, the woman was nothing but a piece of trash. But what made her even more disappointed was the fact that came directly from Drake's mouth… that he was indeed going to marry Selene.

"Robert, that girl can't be part of our family, I can't agree!"