Husband With Benefits
Chapter 711: A Charity Event

Chapter 711: A Charity Event

Dora looked at the gown she had donned and then turned her head to look at the mannequin on the side. The mannequin who was now wearing her most prized possession, Kael’s t-shirt. "Mr Mannequin. What do you think? Will the owner of this t-shirt be shocked tonight when he sees me and realizes my identity?"

Catching the light on her phone, she was almost tempted to call him. Even though he was pouting and throwing a tantrum like a little child, Dora found it difficult to be angry at him. It was jus tso charming of him. Like a little kid, he messaged her each day and found the silliest reasons to visit her before marching away.

First it was the blankets and the tshirt. Then it was becasue apparently all the butter flavoured popcorns in the markets had gone out of stock and the only left over packet was in her pantry. The third night it had been under the guise of protection where a crazed prisoner had escaped the prison and was now on the loose and would directly come there to attack her.

And yesterday was because he’d left his socks here in her room. Socks that he had purposely hidden in the couch jsut for that reason. Tonight, of course, she knew he wouldn’t come. He’d already messaged her saying that he was going to be busy tonight. Of course he was. He had to attend the charity function.

With a sigh, she turned on the phone and her heart fluttered at the home screen. He’d even done this. Changed her homescreen from a picture of herself to a picture of him and her, sitting right here, looking like chipmunks with their faces stuffed with popcorn.

She tapped the nose of his picture and shook her head," Okay okay. I am going to let you win. Tomorrow, at the annual ball,I will announce to everyone that you are my boyfriend and I like you."

Dora sighed. She could barely believe that she’d fallen for him so soon. It had not even been a month and yet, she was willing to compromise and take risks for him? It reminded her of what she’d once asked Evana. That if she’d known about Lucien’s earlier intentions, would she stilll have gone to him. Her answer had been a resounding yes. So, she, Isidora Sterling, had also gone her older sister’s route and fallen for the good ’bad’ boy.

She giggled at that. It really was true. Kael was the ’bad’ boy, his reputation much like Lucien’s. And yet, just like him, once he’d found the person he liked, he’s chosen to not look around anymore.

"Alright, prince Kael Ignis. Let’s see how you handle this bomb that I am about to drop on you."

With one last look, Dora walked out of her room.

Outside the venue, Dora turned to look at Tasha and questioned," Has the Prince of Petrovia arrived?"

Tasha raised an eyebrow," You seem particularly interested in the prince. Is there something..."

Dora rolled her eyes and thanked the lord that her makeup would be hiding her natural blush and said,"I just don’t want to be too early."

Tasha nodded," Okay okay. I won’t tease you. Yes. He has arrived, just a few minutes ago."

***

Inside, Dora cast a look around the room and sighed. An hour. It had been an hour since she’d come here and had yet to catch sight of Kael. She was almost tempted to call Tasha and ask her if the man was still here or had left.

"You seem to be looking for someone, Princess Isidora."

Dora smiled at the sound of his voice and quickly turned around with a big grin on her face. Had he not recognized her? But the grin quickly evaporated as she met the eyes of the man standing before her. She blinked as the man extended his hand, introducing himself," It is an honor to meet you. I am Rafael of Petrovia. I hope I am not interrupting your evening."

"Not at all, Prince Rafael," she replied smoothly, trying to maintain her composure and hide her disappointment. "It’s a pleasure to meet you. I was actually looking for someone, but it seems I’ve found an equally intriguing person."

Dam* it! Why didn’t she think to ask which Prince of Petrovia did they mean. But who could have imagined that Crown Prince Rafael would be the one attending the event instead of Prince Kael.

Before she could find an excuse to slip away, however, Isidora spotted the organisers of the event making a beeline for them. Her heart sank.

As expected, the organiser quickly caught upto them and asked," Princess Isidora, Prince Rafael. I am sorry to interrupt. But we were hoping that the two of you would do us the honor of opening the dance. Seeing you two together, we couldn’t let this moment pass. She shot a look at Prince Rafael, hoping against hope that the man would refuse but of course he didn’t. Instead, he extended his hand once again," May I, Princess?"

"Of course. It would be an honor."

As they stepped onto the dance floor, Rafael gave Dora a roguish grin and said, "Princess Isidora, I must apologize in advance. I’ve been told my dance moves are so enchanting, they might just make the entire ballroom forget to breathe. I hope you’re ready for that kind of attention."

Isidora looked up in surprise before giggling. It seemed prince Rafael and Kael did not just almost look the same. They also had the same sense of humour.

"I suppose I should thank you for letting me brace myself. But I wonder what you will do when you realize that every eye is on me."

Rafael chuckled and shook his head," Well, I don’t have to worry about that. Because, I know for sure that my eyes are going to be only on you..."

Isidora shook her head and as he twirled her around wondered if they had the princes take special flirting classes in Petrovia. They were experts!

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