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.

he brings up his hand and caress my cheek.

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

at me

you. You look nice too,” I

three-piece black suit, with his hairs wore back. He looks handsome and sophisticated

me. “Dad asked me to find you. We are supposed to be

need to be there? Some of the Ramirez

worry.

A thousand small lanterns hang from the tree, glowing like stars and fireflies even in

cars and a few servants are busy directing the traffic. We join Mr. Ramirez, who is

who seems to be Mr. Ramirez’s business partner greets Eason with a

occupied. But I definitely want to visit your firm again sometimes, if

You are graduating next year, right? Do you want to

shoulder, ‘We haven’t discussed that

about and just stand there awkwardly. Luckily, the man notices me and asks, “And who’s this attractive young lady? I heard your mom is setting you up

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

frowns,

seeing his smile fades away right after he realized who

meet you, Mr. Hannigan,” I nod

man answers dryly and turns to Mr.

another 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 said

let those shallow

head and lapse

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

talking about Eason’s marriage partner nonstop. Even Eason can’t get

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255