Serena Vale
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The flashes started before the car even stopped.
Rafael squeezed my hand. “Breathe, baby. I’ve got you.”
I smiled at him, letting him know I was fine. He stepped out first, buttoned his jacket, and turned around to offer me his hand. I took it and the moment I stepped onto the carpet, the roar of the crowd increased.
I’d imagined this moment more than a hundred times but nothing could have prepared me for the onslaught of the cameras clicking, voices shouting Rafael’s name, and everyone wanting to know who I was.
Rafael’s arm was steady on my waist as we moved up the red carpet and thank God for that because those flashes almost blinded me!
“Rafael! Over here!”
“Who’s your date?”
“Miss, look over here.”
“Is this the mystery girl?”
“Is this your girlfriend?”
His
