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Ava felt a hand snaking around her waist and lifting her up. She snuggled closer in the warmth of her arms. A tinkling stifled girly giggle came from the side.

She opened her eyes slowly to take note of her surroundings and blushed furiously when she saw that she was surrounded by a whole bunch of people scattered here and there while she was lifted up in the arms of Van.

Candice was walking sheepishly beside them. A sweet smile adorned her lips. Ava lifted her gaze up to stare into Van's eyes and found him already looking at her adorably.

She struggled a little in his arms to break away from his bridal lifting hold but it was too tight to break free.

"Van!" She whisper screeched. "Put me down. I can walk on my own!"

Van smirked at her and replied while giving her a naughty wink, "I like lifting you up, love. That way you're bound to me."

She noticed they had entered inside the house that was booked for them by the host. Each house was booke