When the newly married couple entered, everyone stood up to clap for them. The interesting thing was that instead of seeing a happy couple they saw a distracted bride and groom. Both seemed to be occupied with something other than their wedding, and by the looks of it, they might have just fought before entering.
"You really can't have a relationship based purely on gains." Ayanna said, loud enough for her brother to hear.
"Ayanna." Ray scolded.
Ayanna just smiled sweetly and hugged Ray's arm pretending to be a loving girlfriend.
When the couple reached the stage they sat in their seats, but their eyes seemed to be scanning the crowd rather than looking at each other.
Just as the program began Edward Chu and Vivian Chu approached Cedric's table.
"Mr. Laurence, Miss Reyes, we have prepared a seat of honor for you at the front. Why don't you sit with us?" Edward Chu invited Ray and Ayanna.
"Are we taking these seats from anyone?" Ray asked.