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.

as I eat. Then he brings up his hand

my own size. The cut hugs

he looks at me makes

look

formal three-piece black suit, with his hairs wore

to find you. We are supposed to

heavy heart. “You sure I need to be there? Some of the Ramirez relatives are not very fond of

worry. I’ll

like stars and fireflies even in the daylight. Some long tables are

The driveway is already parked with cars and a few servants are busy directing the traffic. We join Mr. Ramirez, who is standing right at the gate and talking to

Eason with a hug.“

works keep me occupied. But I definitely want to visit your firm again sometimes, if that’s not too

next year, right? Do you want to do

haven’t discussed that yet.

me and asks, “And

“Uncle George, please meet my sister, Natalia. And Natalia, this is George Hannigan, the owner of the biggest law firm

frowns, “When

even more embarrassed seeing his smile fades away right

you, Mr.

turns to Mr. Ramirez immediately. “So, I’ll see

Ramirez goes to greet another group of people. I sigh,

nice?” Eason whispers beside my ears. “He thought you are my girlfriend. People really think that we

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

alright? Don’t let those shallow minded people ruin your

and lapse

on me the entire time even though Eason tries to introduce me to them. A woman

this old lady-I think she’s Eason’s cousin’s grandma-and she starts talking about Eason’s marriage partner

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