Ilya stopped their car in the designated parking area, and both of their faces were now hidden behind similar feather masks but of different color shades. It was time to leave the vehicle, but Adele was delaying climbing out of the car.
Her heartbeat suddenly picked up its pace and she couldn't shake the feeling that the moment she sets foot on this event, her life would never be the same again. Getting out meant stepping outside into the spotlight, and there was this scary event waiting for her.
Ilya opened the door. "We have our parts to play. Come on!" He knew how nervous she was, so he extended his arm, waiting patiently.
It was all too new, too overwhelming to process, but still… she took his hand. And Ilya bent close, placing his hand above her head to protect her in case she bumped her head against the car while getting out making her flush a little.
