The Love Trap of the Ruler.

Chapter 24. pretend to be my partner.

Graciella looked at herself at the large carved mirror in the boutique's dressing room. It had been almost an hour and a half that he was being handled by the servants there. Graciella doesn't even recognize herself.

Her hair is styled in such a way but looks natural. Her hair was left alone until it looked sweet. Her face was covered with makeup but not so thick that it seemed natural. Her eyes were not given too much makeup because it looked so beautiful. Her lips are polished with a natural gradation of peaches. Her usually pale cheeks look brighter with a touch of soft pink blond blondness.

Graciella saw her body now wrapped in a blue dongker dress made of satin that looked simple but had a graceful impression. There are not many accents in the dress, only a long piece can show Graciella's legs so that her legs can look level.

Graciella slightly raised the corner of her lips. For a long time she had never seen herself dressed like this. If she remembers, the last time she dressed up was at her wedding with Adrean. The wedding party ended tragically.

When Graciella was pensive. The two maids who dressed her up earlier appeared to enter and immediately prepared to flick the maroon-colored velvet curtains covering Graciella. They immediately flicked the curtains as Graciella stood up.

Xavier was silent at the beautiful sight before him. Her eyes were glued to see Graciella who looked so graceful in a dress chosen directly by the boutique owner. Her non-excessive makeup made Graciella look so beautiful. Beautiful that looks natural to a goddess.

Graciella was just looking at Xavier who was different from the one before. The man looked so handsome in a fancy suit in color matching his clothes. The man looked very charming. Her suit showed such an alluring aura. Perhaps just by walking, he could make all the women turn away.

“How is Mister? You like?” ask the owner of the Boutique who went down directly because he knew who Xavier was. Her mother is one of the priority customers here.

“Ya,” Xavier said briefly while turning his face away. Graciella slightly frowned. Why did the man turn his face away? What Graciella didn't seem to match her expectations.

Actually Xavier tried not to look too fixated on Graciella but in fact he was unable. He's back to see Graciella. “Cantics.” Those words just came out of his lips.

Graciella was a little shocked by what Xavier said. Did she just say that Graciella was beautiful? Graciella smiled a little. He felt a sweet feeling. No one has praised him for a long time. He forgot what it was like, it turned out like this.

“Alright, it's time. We've been waiting" Xavier looked back at his watch.

“Ehm? we'll go again?” asked Graciella innocently.

“Yes. Then you think I just want to see you dress up with no place to go?” Xavier looked at Graciella with a bent face. Xavier immediately began his move to get out of the boutique.

“Nona, your bag," said the boutique owner handing over a gleaming swarovski stone party bag. Graciella just received the bag, saw it for a while and followed Xavier who was waiting at the boutique door, standing staring at her. Waiting for Graciella who walked slowly due to the height of the shoes she now used.

They immediately walked out of the mall. Along the way Graciella can only be bowed. Honestly, he was not very confident, especially for some reason many people were looking at them. Maybe too fascinated with Xavier who looks so attractive.

“Come in," said Xavier slowly. Graciella just nodded small while biting her lips. After making sure Graciella sat comfortably in it. Xavier just got in and sat down next to Graciella and their car immediately drove off.

Graciella just quietly held tightly to her party bag. The swarovski stones were a little sorely immersed in his skin. I don't know why the longer he's been feeling nervous. Especially during Xavier's journey he didn't even say anything. The man just kept silent looking at the street.

Graciella's eyes immediately widened to see the car entering the courtyard of a house that looked like a white-painted palace with all the classic-style carvings. The house is full of light that shines on it. It was truly beautiful, moreover there was a majestic fountain in front of him. Whoever lives here, he's got good taste. Their car stopped right in the row of stairs leading to the main door of the house.

“Kita ... where?” ask Graciella. He could no longer hold back his curiosity. He's afraid that if he doesn't know anything, it'll embarrass Xavier.

“Today is my grandmother's birthday party. I have to represent my father and mother to be present,” Xavier said calmly.

Graciella bought her eyes. Xavier's grandmother's birthday party?! Why didn't he say it?

“What? why didn't you say it?” ask Graciella hysterically.

“If I say, you definitely don't want to go.” Xavier pulled the end of his suit to make it look neater. Graciella again grumbled. But what Xavier said was true. He would definitely reject it.

“Ya, but ... how can you take me to your family party?” ask Graciella again. Even with Adrean's family alone he never met. How should he address the Xavier family?

“Certainly can,” said Xavier lightly. She looked towards Graciella who looked so panicked. “pretend to be my partner tonight,” pinta Xavier with her serious face. But the look in his eyes was not sharp, even impressed sincerely asked for it.

Graciella was silent getting that look. I don't know why it's so bad to refuse Xavier's request. Uh! why does he even bring up such a view. If only Xavier had looked at him as sharply and coldly as ever, surely he could have easily resisted Xavier. Graciella simply replied with a weak nod. After that, he refused, he did not know how to go home.

“Only tonight is it?” graciella asked, seeing Xavier get out of the car and waiting for her by holding the door. Xavier stuck out his hand. Graciella would not want to reach it because of the difficulty to get down with her dress. He's not used to it. When Graciella was outside, she realized they were so close.

“Why? you want every night?” Tempt Xavier slightly raised the corner of his lips. Graciella was only speechless at Xavier's smile that turned out to be so sweet.

“A−eh? that's not what I mean,” Graciella wave. Honestly fascinated with that smile but also wanted to refute the question from Xavier. Why does he feel like a complete fool now? it's hard to face a guy like Xavier. Too confusing with its changing nature.

Xavier kept looking at Graciella's nervous-looking face. A sight that allowed him to continue to maintain his smile.