Chapter 597 - Searching For Alveena
Andrew felt like he was over the moon right now. This was one of the happiest moments of his life. He already proposed twice, one for Hannah and one for Alveena, but this one felt so special to him.
He didn't want to compare but he could feel the difference. He couldn't explain why but this feeling… This was the first time he experienced this.
Only Alveena could make him feel this genuine happiness.
Andrew was still rejoicing as he continued hugging and lifting her when suddenly the night sky was painted with different colors and bright lights coming from the fireworks display.
Andrew also prepared a fireworks display for Alveena. The two of them looked up as they watched the beautiful bright lights in the sky.
Alveena was overwhelmed by Andrew's surprise. He was so sweet and romantic to prepare all of this just for her.
"I'm not fond of fireworks because they are so loud," Andrew suddenly blurted as they continued to watch.
"But I started liking them because of you. Every time I see fireworks, I will always remember you," he added.
Alveena smiled tenderly at Andrew and asked, "Why?"
Andrew paused for a moment. His eyes were gleaming with joy.
"Because just like fireworks, you are also loud and noisy," Andrew said jokingly before bursting into a peal of laughter.
Alveena hit his shoulder while glaring at him. But Andrew just hugged her tightly.
"I am just kidding. I will always remember you because after watching the fireworks display… you confessed your love to me."
Alveena was rendered speechless. Her cheeks were now blushing as she remembered how bold and fierce she had become when she confessed to him first.
"Thank you, Alvee. You always make me happy… you always make me feel special. Thank you for choosing me over Brandon," Andrew softly said, kissing Alveena's forehead.
Alveena's eyes widened as she remembered something.
"Andrew… What should we do now? Today is my engagement party. They are already expecting me there…"
"And Brandon… he is a good guy. I need to talk to him and to my parents about this."
Alveena looked uneasy and anxious right now. She also felt bad for Brandon. She remembered how happy he was yesterday when he learned that she accepted the arranged marriage.
"I feel so guilty for Brandon…" Alveena told Andrew truthfully.
Andrew could understand Alveena. That's what he also felt toward Hannah.
The two of them fell silent. After a while, Andrew smacked his forehead.
"Wait… I forgot something too." Andrew said, holding Alveena's hand.
"I haven't put the ring on your finger yet," Andrew said, smiling sheepishly.
Because of that, Alveena giggled. It lightened her mood. She looked at her hand and Andrew was right. She was not wearing the ring yet.
FaMo, Tristan, and Zhen-Zhen, who were just silently observing them, also laughed at Andrew's blunder. How did he forget the most important part of his proposal?
Andrew finally put the diamond ring of his Grandma Cassandra on Alveena's finger. And to their surprise, the ring perfectly fit on her finger as if it was made for her.
Alveena raised her finger and observed the ring. "Andrew, I love it. It's beautiful. How did you know the measurement of my finger?"
Andrew just scratched his face. Honestly, he didn't have any ideas about the exact measurement of her finger.
"Secret… I think you are really fated to be with me. My grandma is the witness!" Andrew said to her meaningfully, winking at her.
Alveena giggled. She didn't expect that Andrew had a playful side too. She was used to seeing him very quiet and serious. But now, he could even wink at her while smiling cheekily.
After a while, Alveena heaved a deep sigh. She was still worried about the reaction of her parents and the Cullens Family.
She couldn't marry Brandon. And now, they were lots of guests looking forward to tonight's engagement party. Her family and the Cullens Family also invited reporters to cover this engagement.
"Shall we go and meet your parents? Let's tell them that you are not going to marry Brandon," Andrew suggested to her.
Alveena was conflicted about this. She didn't want to create a ruckus by showing up in the venue together with Andrew. Brandon would be hurt as well once he saw her with Andrew.
Alveena started to regret this. She shouldn't have agreed with this engagement. It was so unfair for Brandon.
"No, Andrew… you can't. I don't want to hurt Brandon further by bringing you there. Let me handle this. I will talk to him with my parents."
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Meanwhile, in the venue, Alveena's parents and Brandon were already in panicked mode as they couldn't see Alveena.
Just a few minutes before the start of the program, Clifford went to check on her in her room. She was supposed to follow her mother but several minutes had passed Alveena didn't show up in the venue.
The invited musician and artists entertained the guests first as they delayed the program. Clifford and Brandon started looking for Alveena. They also asked help from the hotel security and Sy's bodyguards to find her.
Alveena suddenly disappeared and went missing. The CCTV didn't have a record of her leaving her VIP suite.
But they noticed that there was a certain time that the CCTV just turned black as if it malfunctioned.
They tried to find her all over the hotel. Brandon was so worried that he checked every floor of the hotel just to find Alveena.
"Alveena, where are you?" Brandon murmured to himself. He was already panting and tired. His white tuxedo was drenched in sweat.
He wondered if Alveena got scared and changed her mind. But Brandon would understand. His main concern was to find her and make sure that she was just safe.
He knew how sad and depressed Alveena was because of Andrew. He was afraid that Alveena would do something bad to herself because of that.
"Alveena! Please stay safe… Where are you? I need to find her!" Brandon said to himself as he continued running and roaming around the hotel.
Then along the hallway, Brandon met Tristan and Zhen-Zhen.
"Are you looking for Alveena?" Zhen-Zhen asked him.
"Yes! Do you know where she is?"