The grand ballroom was filled with low chatters. Its dimmed lighting casted a warm, golden glow over the room. With numerous glowy attires and faces casually lighting up the dark areas of the room. Soft spotlights casted around every now and then, highlighting numerous places like the stage.
The sleek, low profile tables held the new products , drawing in curious onlookers. Soft music played as people eagerly gathered around the products, their fingers tracing the outlines of the new product.
Unlike the warm atmosphere in the ballroom, the outside was opposite. Buzzing with energy, chaotic and anything it could be called. Paparazzi swam across the entrance. Interviewing individuals, Taking pictures, spreading and creating rumours.
It was the night of the new product launch of 'Navels Electronics'. It was expected that many high profile individuals would be there. But their was one person no one knew would grace them with his presence.
His arrival created chaos, paparazzi ran towards him, trying to get a word with him but he only did what he was known for. He totally ignored them, walking towards the grand entrance. He turned around facing the papparazis to get a full picture of him.
Damian Keno.
The CEO of The Keno's enterprise.
A man who everyone thought would turn out to be a soldier but ended up as an entrepreneur.
His grandfather was the former minister of defense and his father, Jeremiah Keno politically inherited the title. The family tree had numerous soldiers but Damian was one of the few that had evaded this career. He had served in the military for a year and few months. He had worked excellently in the military but ended up resigning because he wasn't interested.
The 30 year old young man, stood tall and proud with raised chin, showing off his amazing facials. His black double breasted suit and white turtle neck highlighted his height, making him look much taller than most of the men present. His blonde hair was styled with an undercut, outlining his sharp jawlines.
His hooded eyes glanced around the flashing cameras. He gave off a soft smile and walked in the ballroom.
"Mr Keno, I'm so glad that you came. I never thought you would make time to be here". The CEO of Navels, slightly older man walked to him.
They both shook hands "Fortunately, i was back in time to make it to the event". Damian replied spontaneously.
"I already read the proposal and i think it's just perfect. I am happy to collaborate with The Keno's" The man said, smiling ear to ear.
Damian glanced around the room "Part of the reason why i came here today, wanted to show how serious i was".
"Mr Keno, let's talk later. I think it's time for my speech".
"Certainly".
The man walked away. Damian grabbed a glass of champagne , he took a sip thinking he would have to leave after the speech.
Moments after the speech, Damian walked to the glass table to drop his cup. But his eyes caught something. While every other lady was wearing a dress, she was fully clothed in a suit. Her sleek black hair was neatly tied in a bun. But that was not the only weird thing.
She drank a cup of champagne, she smiled and licked her lips like she had never taken one before. Then she took another, and another and another. She looked satisfied after taking the fifth cup. She picked up a cupcake and gobbled it all up. She licked her hands as though she wanted to get whatever cake crumbs on her hands.
Like she felt his deep gaze, she quickly turned towards his direction. The moment their eyes met, her mouth dropped, her olive green eyes filled with astonishment. She didn't withdraw her gaze but instead she sized him up.
Damian thought he definitely hadn't met a woman with such reaction. Obviously, there were alot of women that wanted him but while some acted too prim and proper, some acted really awkward.
But she acted like she hadn't seen anybody like him. Before he could pull his thoughts together, he noticed she was walking up to him. He stood there, not wanting to move. He wanted to hear what ever she wanted to say.
The moment she stopped in front of him, he heard "Oh My God" she held a really surprised or maybe shocked expression. "How can someone like you exist? So hot. Where have you been?"
Damian got more confused hearing her statements.
"Oh, i was the one that was extinct". She smiled widely and offered him a handshake "I'm Jamie and you're ?
Damian looked at her nonchalant smile and looked down at her hand that were filled with cake cream. Merely looking at her would tell you she was a neat person. She was so neatly dressed but offered a stranger a hand filled with cake cream? Damian was in disbelief.
She looked at her hand and noticed the cake cream. She smiled awkwardly and searched her purse looking for a tissue.
Damian reached out for the handkerchief in his pocket, handing it over to her. He didn't know why he did that but he just did. Although she was clustered with cake cream, he could still smell the tiny scent of lavender coming from her.
"Oh my God, a gentleman you are" She looked at him with a playful smile and gave him a wink. "Sexy, I like that".
Damian was dumbfounded at how blunt and direct she was. She proceeded to give back the handkerchief after using it.
Damian strangely looked at her "Don't worry, You can have it".