The evening was crisp , but in the end it was warmer than Zara expected. She adjusted her skirts and felt that a lot of eyes were on her so that made her feel uncomfortable.
This was their first time stepping out together in public just not working sent by side but going out as a couple, just the thought of that alone makes her feel unsettled and uncomfortable.
She glanced at Ethan beside her and saw him feeling extremely calm and composed even with the presence of so many eyes and camera lights , as they worked into the hall the world watched so many eyes on them, cameras snapping here and there.
Ethan noticed Zara keeped a cold and emotionless face then he said hey Zara can you keep it natural , Zara listened to him and kids is light smile on her face she has mastered the art of appearances since she herself is a boss so she has mastered the art of keeping appearance in reference to the kind of events.
While moving through the crowds they were greeting people, shaking hands with people and exchanging pleasantries, a photographer worked up to them and said wow what a beautiful couple you guys are actually a perfect match .
Suddenly, a reporter appeared in front of them and asked how long have you guys been together , shocked, Zara froze for a heartbeat , then she replied we are just putting up a front for our companies, Ethan added just a professional collaboration only that is the goal , she not dead and thought inwardly what he perfect answer she was delighted as he was able to provide a good cover up for her.
The reporter replied oh like a couple all right can the both of you please stand together and stand closer. Alright, "replied Ethan" .
When they were about to walk away another reporter approached them. You guys look so much but I had it just a professional collaboration but how did you make it work to make such a perfect match, then Ethan replied compatibility is about appearances for now, we are focused on the work.
Zara looked at him and road eyes but didn't contradict him she was surprised how he was able to remain calm and composed everything he did was so flawless , especially that confidence in his deep voice
As the evening continued during the conference that they attended they shared moments with soldiers sharing drinks just for public appearances but she couldn't help but notice the calm airtime beside a who stayed very composed.
At the end of the night while walking towards the exit the crowd behind them thinned behind them.
At the end it was just a show, nothing more but she felt something why is it that when their hands brushed each other it felt different from before, she looked at Ethan in the face surprised about how he kept his calm and composed appearance but she knew deep in her heart that he noticed the moment, then she reminded herself again it's just a public act just a deal,nothing more.
While in the car the city lights blurred past the car windows she looked outside the car windows not wanting to maintain a lens contact with him so she stared outside the car windows looking at the busy night on the streets then she fell into a deep thought hmmm this isn't as simple as I thought.
From time to time she stole a glance at Ethan to notice if there is any fluctuation in his emotion but she didn't notice anything because Ethan still kept his come and composed appearance.