58. Is that a couple’s outfit?

'Wow!" Chelsey exclaimed in admiration as she saw Briella descending the stairs. 'You're stunningly gorgeous, Briella!" Briella smiled and approached her. 'You're also beautiful, Chelsey. I noticed a sudden glow on you, are you in love?" she teasingly asked. 'H-Huh?" Chelsey responded in surprise, but she couldn't hide the blush on her cheeks. 'I-I've always been beautiful and glowing, you just haven't noticed because you're too busy with your problems," she explained. 'Whatever," Briella chuckled. She didn't argue further because she knew she wouldn't get a response from her friend. Chelsey was in a state of denial about her true feelings. Briella couldn't blame her because, like her, Chelsey had also gone through difficult times. 'Shall we go?" Chelsey asked her. She nodded, Braun had already left with Luigi, he was talking to some talents who would receive an award later, and he also gave them instructions and arranged everything before leaving for Korea. She chose not to accompany her husband and promised him that they would go on a vacation wherever he wanted after his trip to Korea. When they arrived at the Glamour Hotel, they were immediately greeted by reporters and even her fans. She waved at them and briefly took pictures before finally entering the hotel. As they entered the lobby, someone immediately assisted them to the main venue of the event. Chelsey didn't leave her side, and she could tell Chelsey was nervous but trying not to show it. She guessed Chelsey was worried that someone might recognize her, and she would surely be swarmed by the press. 'Do I need to be here?" Chelsey whispered to her as they entered the room, and some of the attendees turned their attention to them. 'Chelsey, you know you can't leave my side. You're my manager, right? Who knows, maybe a big company will approach me here, I won't be able to negotiate with people like that, you know that," she replied. Chelsey took a deep breath. 'Fine, but can we sit at the back?" 'Briella!" They both turned when they heard Janice calling her name loudly. 'Oh my God, you're so gorgeous and hot. I'm starting to hate Braun for keeping you alone tonight." She laughed and hugged her friend. Even though it had been a month since her first magazine cover under her company had been released, many were still looking for it, and there were still requests for her to cover again in the coming months. 'I am not alone; he'll arrive later," she replied and winked at Janice. Janice raised an eyebrow. 'What's that supposed to mean?" she asked. She just gave her a meaningful look, and soon the whole room became noisy. Everyone looked towards the entrance as the artists and models from the biggest company in the country entered one by one. They all possessed unique beauty, charisma, and of course, handsomeness. Even some of her fellow models and a few celebrities gasped at the arrival. 'Wow, I feel so ugly," Chelsey muttered as she watched the newcomers. 'Don't think about it, love. You're beautiful just like them," Janice reassured her. The entire room fell silent as Braun and Luigi entered. All eyes were on the regal posture and elegance of her husband. He was wearing a suit that matched the colour of what she was wearing. 'Wait!" Janice said, arching her eyebrow as she looked at her from head to toe. 'Is that a couple's outfit?" She sweetly smiled and looked at her approaching husband again. He was also looking at her, a beautiful smile on his lips. She remembered their conversation from last night. 'President Braun, is it okay if I ask you to marry me, again?" Braun was taken aback and couldn't speak, he just looked at her with parted lips. She smiled and leaned forward, kissing him on the lips. 'Did I say something wrong?" she asked, or rather, teased. President Braun took a deep breath and cleared his throat. 'You're asking me to marry you, again. Did I hear that correctly?" he asked with doubt in his voice. 'Why do you seem so surprised by my question?" she chuckled. 'Don't you want to?" 'I didn't say that!" he quickly defended. 'I just can't believe that you're..." he didn't finish what he was going to say and took another deep breath. 'Wow! It's..." he bit his lip and looked into her eyes. 'Are you... do you..." she laughed at his sudden stumbling. Was that the effect of what she said to him? She held his face and steadied it, their eyes met again, Braun's eyes sparkled differently, and she felt his overwhelming joy. 'Yes, hubby, anytime, anywhere. Even just a simple wedding again, as long as we can let the world know that you're mine and I'm yours," she softly said. 'Damn!" he swore loudly and she was surprised when he suddenly lifted her. 'You just made me the happiest man all over the world!" he exclaimed while spinning her around. 'Put me down, Braun," she said worried that he might get dizzy and they both might fall to the ground. Braun immediately put her down, his eyes shining with joy, and she smiled and kissed him on the lips. 'I love you so much, Braun. Thank you for coming into my life. And yes, I am ready to sit beside you as your Queen." Braun stopped walking in front of her, and they both smiled as they looked at each other. Briella could feel many eyes on them, even the cameras constantly flashing. It was as if when they stopped doing that, she would suddenly disappear with Braun. 'I'm sorry for being late, wife. Did you wait long?" Braun asked her. He said it softly, but it spread like an explosive bomb throughout the room. Briella could hear the whispers of those present, but she ignored them and smiled as she shook her head. Why should she be afraid to show the world the relationship she had with Braun? 'I just arrived too," she replied. Braun nodded and offered his elbow to her. She took hold of it, and they walked together to their seats side by side. 'So you finally announced your relationship, huh," Travis suddenly appeared out of nowhere and commented. 'What are you doing here?" Braun raised his eyebrows in question while pulling out a chair for her. 'Dude, don't be such a dck. Someone's invited me too," Travis grinned at Braun. 'Anyway, I have to go. I need to find some targets. Congrats to the both of you," he said, turning to her and nodding before leaving. She just nodded back at him and watched him until he disappeared from her view. 'Is he like that?" she asked Braun. Braun sighed heavily and scanned the room. 'Are you okay?" he asked instead of answering her question. She nodded. 'Yeah, is there a problem?" 'I was just thinking maybe you're not comfortable with all the attention," he said. She looked around the room and saw the hostile glances from all the women, but she didn't feel any hesitation or embarrassment. Why should I be embarrassed? Are they important in our lives as a couple? 'I'm fine. I already knew this would be everyone's reaction when they suddenly find out you're married," she replied. 'Who cares about what they say to me, anyway?" He smiled gently and held her hand. Janice and Chelsey then sat in front of them, while Luigi sat beside Braun, facing Chelsey. They formed a circle facing each other. Janice suddenly grabbed Braun's hand, her eyes gleaming as she examined the two rings on his finger. 'What the hell are you doing, Ortega?" Braun's face darkened, his voice threatening. Janice just smirked and wasn't intimidated by her husband's threat. 'What? I just want to see the rings. Man, you're so romantic, jerk," she grinned at Braun. 'Shut up," Braun snapped at Janice. 'Do you think this Award's Night will still go smoothly after your bombshell?" Chelsey raised an eyebrow. 'You surprised all of us. I thought it was just a coincidence that you were matching outfits!" 'Are you blind? They're a couple and that's normal, dummy," Luigi retorted sarcastically to Chelsey. 'Oh my God, did you just hear a stub talking?" Chelsey quipped back at Luigi. Luigi would have responded to her friend if Braun hadn't sharply intervened. 'If you two want to argue, find another table. Not in front of me," he said firmly. Janice chuckled at her husband's comment. 'What's wrong with that? Can't you see how happy my brother is?" They both looked at each other and were equally surprised. She looked at Braun to ask, but he beat her to it. 'I didn't want to get into their feud, so I kept my mouth shut," he explained to her as he squeezed her hand. 'Are you siblings?" Chelsey asked in surprise, pointing at Luigi. 'Yup," Janice replied with a smile. 'Really?" Chelsey doubted, glancing back and forth between the siblings. The two had different personalities, so she couldn't believe that they were siblings. Another thing that surprised her was how Luigi became just an assistant while Janice was already a successful businesswoman. 'How did this brute Hitler have a happy and kind sister?" Chelsey asked with a raised eyebrow. 'Brute Hitler?" Janice frowned at Chelsey. 'Here we go again," Luigi scowled and glared at Chelsey. 'If you don't stop calling me—" 'Hitler, can't you see? He's so mean and spreads meanness and evil wherever he goes," she interrupted Luigi. 'Oh, you noticed too? I thought I was the only one," Janice smiled at her and glanced at Luigi, who couldn't even keep a straight face. 'Alright, that's enough. Let's focus on the event," Braun said. He took off his blazer and draped it over her shoulders. His manly cologne immediately enveloped her senses. 'Thank you," she said. He kissed her on the side of her head and held her hand again. The ceremony began, and she was aware that all eyes were on them, even the reporters were focusing on them rather than the Emcee speaking on stage. Soon, they started calling out the awardees, including her. When her name was mentioned as the top model in the country, Braun stood up immediately and held out his hand. She graciously accepted and they walked up to the stage together. 'Congratulations, wife," he whispered to her when they were at the top of the stage. On the big screen was a compilation of all her achievements and the downfalls she had experienced before stepping onto that stage to receive her award.