Chapter 32

The dance was finally over. Freya and Diego returned to their seats, ready to witness the next item on the list of events to be held that night.

The Master of Ceremony mounted the stage once again to announce the arrival of a performer, a renowned singer, Sophia Reyes.

As the crowd erupted in an ear deafening round of applause, Sophia mounted the stage, ready to perform the song which she had written in regards to the theme of the charity ball.

While she sang, Diego slowly reached out for Freya's hand which she had placed idly on the table, enveloping it in a tight, warm grip.

“I hope you're enjoying the event”, he said softly to her, though his eyes were fixed on the performer on stage.

Freya hesitated for a few seconds, staring hard at Diego's hand which was tightly wrapped around hers. She began to loathe the way he so easily touched her whenever he liked as if they were so familiar with each other.

However, a part of her liked the way he touched her, the gentle rubbing of their s