Chapter- 19

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The hall was decorated extravagantly and all the guest's appearances screamed wealth. Kyoko could feel the sweat forming on the side of his head. 

And, as they were walking towards the party hall, Kyoko took a step back, to take a deep breath. "Is anything wrong?" 

Kyoko didn't say a word- just stared at him. 

"Darling," Arnold called out softly, as he gave him his arm to hold on. Kyoko took a deep breath and linked his arms with Arnold's. He could feel how nervous and stiff his lover was. 

"I'm scared," Kyoko mumbled. He felt as though he would throw up just from the glare of the lights emitting from the building. 

"What are you afraid of?" Arnold cupped his cheeks, making Kyoko face towards him, while the latter tried to avoid eye contact. 

"Hmm?" Arnold hummed softly, insisting Kyoko speak. 

"What if- what if I embarrass you? You know I've never been to parties like this. And, my stupidity, you know how stupid I am, what if I ruin everything?" 

"Puff- ahaha." 

"What's so funny?" Kyoko sulked. 

"Sorry, ahaha, you are just too adorable darling." He teased Kyoko but soon changed his tone to a coaxing one. 

"Nothing matters more than you darling, don't worry about it. Remember you have a mission to fulfill all the food you want to your heart's desire." 

A sigh left Kyoko's mouth, originally it was Kyoko who wanted to attend this party. He was always curious about the cuisines that were served at the parties that only elites attended. 

"I.... what did I do to deserve you?" Kyoko stared at Arnold. Fondness was evident in his eyes. He pinched Arnold's cheeks and the latter had always loved how Kyoko would scrunch his nose while pinching his cheeks. 

"Okay! Let's go. Foodland, here I come!" 

Kyoko bashfully announced. 

He walked with his head high beside Arnold. If they reek of wealth, he too has his dignity and pride. 

"Here we come." Arnold followed his statement. 

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As soon as they entered the venue, everybody's eyes were on them. Most probably because Arnold Creed was walking in with someone, a partner for the first time. Kyoko did feel uncomfortable under their gazes, especially the ones coming from young unmarried women, those reeked of pure jealousy. 

"Don't mind them. They are insects." Arnold whispered, fishing out a chuckle from Kyoko. 

Soon, after that, a man looking in his 50s came: "Mr Creed, how have you been? It's getting harder to see you these days." 

Arnold turned towards Kyoko and signalled him towards the food section through his eyes. 

"Umm....darling- 

"You guys have a chat, I am going to enjoy myself for a bit." Kyoko flashed a polite smile towards the man, kissed Arnold on the cheek and left them to tend to their own business. 

After Kyoko was out of sight on his face, the smile once visible shifted into a serious expression real quick. 

On the other hand, Kyoko had another war to win, he couldn't decide what to eat first and when he was contemplating a not so pleasant but familiar voice called him out from the back. 

"What are you doing here?"

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