"Thanks a bunch, David."
"Cheers for the wedding gift!"
"Thanks for giving us such a unique and grand celebration."
A stream of newlyweds thanked David, who then suggested that everyone on stage join the audience for a massive group photo.
Rosemary and Roo also received two tickets, and whether by chance or design, their seats were right in the center, front row – the best in the house, mirroring their seats at today’s ceremony.
As the crowd erupted in hearty applause, the photo session wrapped up, and couples hand in hand strolled off the stage, David started belting out his fourth and fifth tunes.
A new celebrity made their entrance, and the crowd was electrified once again.
Rosemary glanced at the ring on her finger and leaned in to whisper to Roo, "When did you plan this?"
"A week ago." Roo had to lean close to her ear to be heard over the noise, "There’s an inscription on the back."
"What?" Rosemary didn’t catch it.
"It’s engraved." Roo took her hand gently, pointing to the inside band of the ring.
Rosemary seed to catch on, slipping off the ring to find the inscription, Roo & Rosemary Forever, complete with a little heart at the end.
Rosemary couldn’t help but smile, "Forever, isn’t that a bit greedy?"
Roo, reading her lips, knew what she ant and his smile broadened with indulgent joy.
"If there really is a forever, would you get tired of it?" Rosemary teased.
"Not in a million years." Roo slid the ring back onto her finger, intertwining their hands, and whispered close, "This life, I’m holding your hand tight. Next life, and the life after, I want us just like this, together, always."
Rosemary’s laughter softened her entire being.
"Rose."
"Yeah?" Rosemary turned just in ti to receive a kiss.
Roo murmured tenderly, "I love you."
Rosemary’s smile lingered, hands locked with his, "You said that on stage already."
"I’ll say it every day until we’re both old, when I’m an old man and you’re an old lady. I’ll still be holding your hand, repeating it over and over, so you know my love isn’t just talk."
Rosemary laughed again.
"You didn’t say you love ."
With a smile, Rosemary looked at him, "I love you."
"Can’t hear you. Say it again." Roo playfully insisted.
"If you can’t hear, too bad."
"You just said you love , don’t think of backing out. You can’t say those words to anyone else in this lifeti."
Alma, sitting behind them, was practically drowning in the sweetness. She had never imagined the Roo she knew could be so clingy, so good at sweet talk.
No woman could resist that.
Rosemary’s reaction was too cool for her. If it were Alma, she would have kissed him back without hesitation.
The business tycoons to Roo’s left were speechless, their eyes almost popping out, mouths agape.
Despite the noise, they hadn’t heard the sweet nothings between Roo and Rosemary, but seeing Roo whispering and kissing Rosemary now and then, and the way their fingers were locked the whole ti – as if holding onto a rare treasure – was enough to astonish them.
Was that really Roo?
The sa Roo they knew, who was so reticent and icy, devoid of emotion?
It’s true what they say, every man in love turns into a boy. That’s no joke.
From the looks of it, Roo seed to be more head over heels for that girl. She, on the other hand,had been playing it cool throughout.
That level of composure was impressive.
"Today, I suddenly realized David is quite a looker," Roo said, paying his friend a rare complint.
"Isn’t it just because you’re in a good mood and everyone seems nice to you?" Rosemary chuckled.
"Don’t you think that the backup dancers are really dedicated and have so slick moves too?"
Roo nodded, "Yeah, and I also think you’re looking particularly charming today, really adorable."
Rosemary couldn’t withstand his gaze and once again turned her attention to the stage.
"If I were to start performing, would you watch with the sa eyes you have for David, attending every concert?" Roo asked in a low voice.
"Nope, no ti for that."
Roo watched her with a smile. The girl’s blunt response made her even more endearing to him.
As the concert was drawing to a close, Rosemary leaned in and whispered, "I’m going to the restroom."
"I’ll co with you," Roo instantly offered, starting to get up.
"Just stay here and shoot the video, I’ll be right back," Rosemary patted his head, signaling him to wait patiently.
Roo leaned in again, whispering, "Call if you need anything."
"Sure."
No sooner had Rosemary left than Alma nudged Roo, "Hey! What a coincidence. I had no idea it was you."
Roo gave her a glance and his aura instantly turned frosty, a stark contrast to how he was with Rosemary just monts before.
He absolutely hated being touched, especially by won.
In less than a second, Roo turned his head away, not sparing her another glance, let alone greeting her.
Today he was in too good a mood. On any other day, he’d have stripped off his clothes and tossed them away in disdain.
"Alma, do you know him?" the noise in the venue was so loud, Hannah had to shout, "Who’s that guy? He’s so rude."
From where Hannah was standing, she could only see the back of Roo’s head. He had turned around so quickly and was wearing a mask in the dim light, so she didn’t recognize him.
"It’s nothing, just mistook him for soone else," Alma had to cover up.
"What did you say?" Hannah shouted back, looking at her friend in confusion.
"I said I mistook him for soone else—" Just as David finished his song and the fans’ cheering had quieted down, Alma’s voice carried to the front.
She felt like she was suffocating with embarrassnt.
Even the business tycoons in the front row turned to look at her, and she just wanted to crawl into a hole.
Backstage, Rosemary found Jossie monitoring the concert. Surprised to see her, Jossie exclaid,
"Rose, what brings you here? Hungry? Thirsty? David bought you a bunch of stuff earlier, it’s all here, let get it for you."
"I ca to see you."
"To see ?" Jossie was even more surprised, "Oh, I saw Roo propose to you earlier, so romantic! I’ll look forward to your wedding. My engagent is on the 1st next month. I’ve told David, so you two
better co!"
"You’re getting engaged?" Rosemary was a bit surprised but still smiled gently, "Congratulations."
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