บท 121: Cocktail party

Lara and Nate crossed the door of the restaurant, holding arms. They were blinded by the flashes from the reporters, and Lara turned to Nate with many questions written on her face.

«I wasn't expecting this,» he sighed.

It was too early to let Lara meet with the press, even if it was something they couldn't avoid in the long run.

He forgot all about the life of a CEO in those few days they spent like a family. He felt like any other man, enjoying the time with his kids and - future - wife.

But then, he had to return to reality before things escaped his control.

«I am sorry, Lara. I should have predicted this...»

«It's all right,» she sighed. «I was just surprised.»

«It won't be a problem. We are not doing anything illicit; we are dating and doing things the right way. It will be okay.»

«I know,» she sighed. «And I don't mind seeing my name associated with yours.»

«I'm relieved...»