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.

face as I eat. Then he brings up his hand

got me, which is tailored to my own size. The cut hugs my body perfectly. And the diamond necklace serves as a finishing touch, completing my

looks at me

You look nice too,” I

does look nice. Today he’s wearing a very formal three-piece black suit, with his hairs wore back. He

to find you. We are

arm and head downstairs with a heavy heart. “You sure I need to be there? Some of the Ramirez relatives

my arm, “Don’t worry. I’ll be there for

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

Eason and I walk across the lawn and arrive at the front gate. 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

business partner greets Eason with a hug.“ Haven’t

Eason gives him a polite smile. “School works keep me occupied. But

are graduating next year, right? Do you want to do an

that

what they are talking about and just stand there awkwardly. Luckily, the man notices me

my sister, Natalia. And Natalia, this is George Hannigan, the owner of

frowns,

more embarrassed seeing his smile fades away

you, Mr. Hannigan,” I

man answers dryly and turns to

another group

you are my girlfriend. People really

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

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

and lapse into

relatives arrive. Someone of them 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 coat at me and asks me

cousin’s grandma-and she starts talking about Eason’s marriage partner nonstop.

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