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 my body perfectly. And the diamond necklace serves as a finishing

looks at me makes

you. You look

nice. Today he’s wearing a very formal three-piece black suit, with his hairs wore back. He looks handsome and sophisticated

find you. We are supposed to be at the front

and head downstairs with a heavy heart. “You sure I need to be there? Some of the Ramirez relatives are not very

my arm, “Don’t worry. I’ll

preparation works are 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 roses. Clusters of flowers decorate

and arrive at the front gate. The driveway is already parked with cars and a few servants are busy

middle-aged man who seems to be Mr. Ramirez’s business partner greets Eason with a hug.“ Haven’t seen you in a while. What’ve you

occupied. But I definitely want to visit your

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

notices me

Natalia, this is George Hannigan, the owner of

frowns, “When did

even more embarrassed seeing his smile fades away right after he realized

meet you, Mr. Hannigan,”

turns to Mr. Ramirez

group of

“He thought you are my girlfriend. People really think that we are

yourself. He thought I was the golden

alright? Don’t let those shallow minded people ruin

and

never land on me the entire time even though Eason tries to introduce me

think she’s Eason’s cousin’s grandma-and she starts talking about Eason’s marriage partner nonstop. Even Eason can’t

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