Bound by Desire (A BDSM Story of a Professor and his Student)

Chapter XXXI: SANTA BABY

Gael: My father is aware about us

This is the text message Gael send me last night and I just read it when I wake up. I called him after I read it. He told me nothing to worry about. I asked him if his mother also knew but he told me it doesn't matter however Gael mentioned that his father will not take the opportunity from him to tell it to his mother.

We are now preparing ourselves for tonight's awarding ceremony. My mother hired a make up artist for the both us. It is sad that we are not complete. Silas will not attend, up until now my parents still don't approve of his gender preference.

My gown for tonight is a light gray contoured mermaid silhouette that flares at the hem, it features a deep V-neckline and pleated bust and has a sweeping train, my hair are in curls at the bottom and my make up is soft and angelic as the make up artist said.

When we are ready, we all climbed to my father's car and drive our way to the town hall for the awarding ceremony. When we reached the town hall I can't help but to be amazed on how charming they decorated it.

The moment you see the town hall, you're immediately enveloped in a warm and festive atmosphere. The walls, adorned with gleaming wooden paneling, are aglow with twinkling lights and garlands of evergreen, crimson holly, and sparkling silver ornaments. The scent of fresh pine and cinnamon wafts through the air, enticing you to linger and take in the holiday magic.

They transformed the main auditorium into a winter wonderland, with a towering Christmas tree standing proudly at the center. Its branches are heavy with golden ornaments, shimmering icicles, and delicate glass snowflakes that catch the light. The tree is surrounded by plush red and green velvet drapes, which add to the cozy ambiance.

Its walls are adorned with festive decorations, including vintage-inspired posters, wreaths made of fragrant eucalyptus and ribbons, and colorful paper snowflakes. The wooden benches are dressed in festive throws, and the floor is covered in a plush, cream-colored carpet that seems to glow with an inner warmth.

Simon is already there talking to two nuns and to my surprise Maria is here with her family. I roam my head excitedly on the hall to see if baby Simone is here, the thought of my niece being here made me happy, but sadly I did not see any signs of her.

Maria and our eyes met, as if she knows I am looking for her baby, she stood up immediately and approached me.

"Merry Christmas Samantha! My gosh you are so beautiful, are you sure no one is courting you?" She chuckled. I was surprised when she pulled me in to a hug, I took that opportunity to ask her about her baby.

"Where's baby Simone?" I asked whispering, I saw Fr. Simon glanced his eyes on us.

"At New York with a baby sitter, I will be leaving immediately after this one" she whispered back and we both released one another. She smiles before returning to her table. The crowd is getting bigger as people flocked inside and take their seats.

I looked at Maria again, I can't believe that she is here, supporting Simon. Yeah I know that Maria is here for Simon, isn't obvious she will not hire a baby sitter just to come and watch some other family received an award.

Our town mates waved and congratulated us as we went to our designated table, the Monroes are not yet here.

After a few minutes, Fr. Simon came to seat with us, he hugged our parents and he hugged me back then give me a small box.

"What's this?" I asked him

"Your Christmas gift of course!" He pinched my nose and chuckled, I scowled at him as I open the small box he gave me, it is a pair of earrings! I looked at my brother and he smiled, he removed my earrings and replaced with the one he gave me.