In Love With My Evil Stepbrother

Chapter 50: Awkwardness

And we finally get to the day of the anniversary party.

If this party dragged on any longer, mom would die out of anxiety, and she would take every single one of us down to hell with her.

On that day, she forces me out of bed at 6 o’clock sharp and pins me down in the makeup chair. Before ! even realize, there are already three people doing my hair, face, and nails at the same time.

“Mom!” I protest. “This is your big day. Just leave me be.”

“Oh honey, but I want you to look great as well…Apply more contour to her nose.” She instructs the stylist, while wearing a super expensive facial mask which costs like 100 USD per piece.

Luckily, my makeover is done a little past noon. Just when I thought I was finally able to grab a bite, mom told me that I should stay famished, to better fit the evening gown.

“Are you crazy?” I snap. My temper becomes worse because of hunger. “I’m not going on a hunger strike just because of a stupid fucking gown!”

“Language!” Mom dodges the stylist’s brush and yells at my direction. “Is this how you want to behave in front of all other guests?!”

But I’ve already stormed out of the room before she could finish.

I rush down the hall and almost bump into someone around the corner. Looking up, I find it’s Eason.

“Hey,” his eyes light up immediately the moment he sees me. Then he smiles, “What’s with the long face?”

“Mom forces me do a fasting before the party. She’s completely out of her mind.”

Eason bursts into laughter, “You don’t need that. But I thought this could happen so…here, I brought you a sandwich.”

“Wow thanks!” | take it and gobble down as fast I can. The burning feeling in my stomach finally eases up.

I eat. Then he brings up his hand and caress my cheek. “You look absolutely stunning

my own size. The cut hugs my

he looks at me makes me

You look nice too,”

look nice. Today he’s wearing a very formal three-piece black suit, with

he offers his arm to me. “Dad asked me to find you. We are

take his arm and head downstairs with a heavy heart. “You sure I need to

arm, “Don’t worry.

finished at this point and the entire garden looks wonderful. A thousand small lanterns hang from the tree, glowing like stars and fireflies even in the daylight. Some long tables are situated on the lawn, with centerpieces of white lilies

and a few servants are

with a hug.“ Haven’t seen you in a while. What’ve you been

George, long time no see.” Eason gives him a polite smile. “School works keep me occupied. But I definitely

no, you are welcomed at any time. You are graduating next year, right? Do you want to do an internship at my

pats Eason’s shoulder, ‘We haven’t discussed that yet. But I’m sure

me and asks, “And who’s this attractive young lady? I heard your mom is setting you

Natalia, this is George Hannigan, the owner of the biggest law firm in

Mr. Hannigan frowns, “When did

seeing his smile fades away

meet you, Mr. Hannigan,” I nod at

Right.” The man answers dryly and turns to Mr. Ramirez immediately.

group

whispers beside my ears. “He thought you are my girlfriend. People really think that we are a great

I was the golden girl you are supposed to date. That’s why he

you, alright? Don’t let those shallow minded people

head and lapse into

just completely ignore me. Their eyes never land on me the entire time even though Eason tries to introduce me to them. A woman even throws her

this old lady-I think she’s Eason’s cousin’s grandma-and she starts talking about Eason’s marriage partner nonstop. Even Eason can’t get