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He dropped his cane and wrapped his arainst his chest Armand made himself known in the next instant as he leaned in close and stabilized the two of us I could feel O me and I quickly pushed away I reached over and touched Armand on the hand, “Armand, I’m so happy to see you”

“Mistress, same” He replied with a curt nod

I was unsure what to say to Omar, so I asked Armand, “Is your arm healed?”

He nodded, “It is increasingly better each day”

Another ain and then they all stepped back and it was just me and him “Anna, you are hydration to my parched heart” He said as he devoured me with his eyes

I breathed and continued to weep, “Oined When can I be with you again?”

“Ahhh,bride; that is why I aain? This tio another day without you”

I didn’t hesitate, “Of course Oraduated This is all just for show Let’s go now” My tone had changed to otten about athered to see me

He offered me a small chuckle and shake of his head, “Noyou receive your diploma Then will you accompany me to my suite?”

I blushed at his tone and the look in his eye He reached across and trailed a finger down ave me was almost worshipful “Yes, of course Of course U this will take”

Once he and his men were settled near the back, which bothered me, but he’d insisted I re-took ,and I fear I stared directly at Omar the entire time I should have at least made eye contact with either mom or dad, but I didn’t; actually felt physically unable to take my eyes from Omar’s, who in turn held the contact the entire time

When the ceremony was over, I rushed doards him, but was interrupted by my parents

“Moainst me What is it? Don’t waste our tiet ever seeing ain”

My dad wrapped his arm aroundLead the way”

“Okay,” I said with a finger pointing in my dad’s face, “One snarky comment from you and that is it!”