Engaged!

The woman nearly chokes on her drink from shock. Mark continues not paying attention to the stunned woman at his side.

"I brought a date with me today." Mark is saying and some women in the crowds pout at this, probably hoping to snag a hot commodity like Mark for themselves.

'you can keep him!.' Leia thinks viciously as the women glare at her like she's killed their dogs.

She can see the recognition on their faces. She knows that the questions are going to start very soon. And from the malevolent expression on some of their faces, she knows they are going to be malicious.

With a small gulp, she smiles at her impromptu audience.

"Hello." She greets, bracing herself for the influx of questions.

"Is that-?." One of the women begins before being cut off by Mark.

"This is Leia. My fiancee. I hope you remember her." Mark's words force everyone to silence as they digest his words. By his side Leia has gone still as a statue, her smile frozen on her face.

It feels like the calm before the s