(Karsten)
The next time I saw Arata, I didn't even know how to approach her without having to confront my feelings for her. Being a coward, I was not ready for that conversation.
The event kept me extremely busy, too, and I decided to put a hold on whatever was going through between us.
While Halima badgered me and stylists insisted on adjusting my makeup, Ranold joined in with his latest updates on how the event was going so far and how it was buzzing on every social media.
By the time I had untangled myself from them, Arata had disappeared but Caysir was still standing by the door.
I glanced in every direction but I couldn't locate her.
"Ten minutes, Sir. You and Arata are on in ten minutes," Halima's voice came as I hurried over to Caysir, amidst the mayhem of the backstage.
"Where is Arata?" I asked with my eyes narrowed. My voice came out a tad annoyed. I had told him to stay by her side at all times.
