Chapter 33: Maia's Talent

Maia

Clyden and I were currently inside his car, driving towards the charity event. Grandma Edith and Jasmine went to the venue before us because Jasmine had to get ready for her performance.

I squeezed my hands in anxiety and let out a deep breath.

Clyden noticed this and hovered his hand over mine. His single hand was able to cover both of my hands. “Why are you nervous?” He asked.

I felt comforted by the warmth of his hand. “I—I’m just feeling nervous now that I'm meeting new people. What if they hate me? Oh god, what if the media roasts my looks?”

Clyden chuckled and held my hands tighter. “What are you talking about? The last thing that people could roast about you is your looks. I mean, look at you!”

I glanced down at my white body con dress and leaned on the car seat. “I don’t see anything special.”

“Hey, don’t say that. You’ll be the most beautiful woman in that event,” he said.

I looked at him incredulously and