Secrets-Conrad Fisher X MC

Chapter Fifteen

Backstage, the debutantes nervously awaited for their turn to be introduced to the audience.
Soon, it was Isa's turn, I wished her goodluck as she left.
"Isabell Conklin..daughter of John Conklin & Laurel Park. Isabell is a student at Chesterbrook high school where she's captain of the volleyball team, she's also an avid swimmer and this year raised $5000 for the county women's shelter." The host announced.
The audience applauded as Isa & Jere made their way towards the table where Laurel & Susannah were sitting.

It was my turn now, " Evelyn Kang.." I walked onto the stage, Conrad stepped forward, giving me a reassuring smile.
"She's an aspiring doctor, following the footsteps of her late parents. Evelyn is a student at Chesterbrook high where she leads the broadcasting club...painting is her passion and she raised $4000 for Hope, a non-government NGO, this year." The host continued.
The crowd erupted into applause, I & Conrad made our way towards the table.

I handed my bouquet of flowers to Susannah. She looked surprised but quickly accepted them and hugged me tightly.
Her voice trembled with emotions as she whispered in my ear, "my sweetheart...you've grown into such a beautiful woman."
"I'd always wanted to see how beautiful you & Belly will look in these white gowns." She pulled away from the hug.

A bitter realization washed over me, when I realized what she meant. I wanted to hug her again but moved back to where Conrad was standing, curtsying towards our family.
Laurel quickly wiped the tear that flowed down her cheek and excused herself from there.

Conrad's gaze fell down, I tightened my grip on his hand, silently reassuring him. Our eyes met and I passed him a gentle smile.

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Soon after that, the escort's dance performance began. Steven & Jeremiah were in the center, looking absolutely hilarious but somehow they both managed to pull it off.
"Woah..." Isa covered her mouth with her hands.
"This was unexpected.." I chuckled.
"Conrad you should have danced too..you're an escort as well."  Isa said.
"I didn't rehearse and I wouldn't want to mess up this masterpiece."  He grinned.
The audience applauded at the boys performance.

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As I made my way into the grand dance hall, my heart fluttered with nervousness and joy. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect companion to share it with.

We stepped onto the dance floor, Conrad held out his hand, and I placed my hand in his.
As the music began playing, Conrad placed his hand on my back, drawing me closer to him. The touch of his hand on my waist sent a shiver down my spine, and I could feel the heat rising to my cheeks. We moved gracefully across the dance floor. The world around us seemed to fade away, and all that mattered was the connection we shared
With every twirl and dip, we shared stolen glances & smiles.

Amidst all of this, Conrad stumbled over a step, momentarily breaking our seamless flow.
"I'm so sorry..Eve.."  He said.
I brushed aside a strand of his hair that had fallen across his forehead.
"It's okay.." I whispered.

I could see Shayla & Steven dancing together in the hall but Isabell & Jeremiah were nowhere to be seen. My eyes scanned the room looking for Isabell and our eyes met. She was standing in the corner of the hall looking as if she was on the verge of crying but decided to hide it with a smile once she saw me.

Before I could do something, someone pushed Conrad. That someone was Jeremiah.
"Jere..why aren't you dancing with Isa?" I asked him but he ignored that.
"you already know don't you? you've known this whole fucking time and didn't even tell me?"  Jeremiah sounded furious.
"Jere.." Conrad was interrupted as Jeremiah landed a punch straight on his face and they both crashed onto the floor.
The crowd gasped at the sight and Isabell came running towards us.
"Jeremiah stop....we can talk about it later..."
I rushed towards them but Jeremiah pushed me away causing me to stumble backwards.

"Stop it.." Susannah hurriedly approaches us.
"both of you stop it..." She repeats.
Jeremiah finally stops and they both get up.
"What's going on?" Susannah looks at them in disbelief.
"Mom..we .." Jeremiah spoke up.
"We know mom...we both know.." Conrad completes.
"know what?" Isa looked confused.

I know this chapter is really short but dw the next chapter won't disappoint ..Idek how to write that one without sobbing (╥_╥)

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