Chapter 102: Chapter 102

Chapter 101

Pershey's Point of View

It's already 7:00 PM, while I am driving my car, I remembered what Bria told me earlier. I thought that I used the original potion to Neil, but I was wrong. It really won't work because it was fake.

The potion I used to him was fake ... therefore, he's probably sincere to me.

As Neil and I had discussed earlier, we were going to have dinner at his house. It would be the first time he invited me to have a dinner with him.

A few moments later, I received a call from Leighden.

I answered it.

‘Are you coming too?’ She asked in another line.

"Coming in what?"

‘You don’t know? Didn’t he invite you? ’

“What do I have to know? What do you mean? ”

‘Tonight is Neil’s 19th birthday, don’t you know? Didn’t he tell you? ’

I suddenly stopped the car. I was close to Neil's house. 15 minutes before I arrived at their house.

“Really? A-a-are you serious?”

‘Yeah. We are on our way. He invited us.’

"He didn't tell me tonight was his birthday."

‘He didn’t invite you?’

"No, but he invited me to have dinner with him."

‘Okay.’

“I’ll end this call. I will buy a gift for him. ”

‘Alright, be safe, okay?’

I ended our call and restart my car. I went to mall to buy a gift but I don't know what gift to give.

I have no idea what gift he want to receive from me.

I haven't bought a gift at the mall yet. I went to Samuel's jewelry shop for a moment to buy a watch or a necklace.

Samuel is not in his shop, so I can't think of a good gift. I left as well and drove again. I'm going straight to Neil's house.

I parked my car and peeked at the window. Cars parked here. I see a lot of people just entering his house. They are probably big person, business men/women or partners.

I felt ashamed. I was embarrassed to go out but I covered my face, I got out of the car.

I went inside. There are many people. I never expected this.

I am trying to look for him but I can't find him. I am trying to look for Leighden or Draek but I can't find them either.

I took courage. They are looking at me as I walk, so I feel ashamed.

His house is as spacious as a palace when viewed. Lots of guests.

I stopped and picked a glass of wine. I roll my eyes.

"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen."

I searched for who was speaking. There, I saw a lady wearing red glittering long gown. She's probably his mother.

"Thank you for coming and joining us to celebrate our only son, Neil Nathaniel."

I am directly looking at her. Neil is beside her. He didn't notice me because there were so many visitors.

"Thank you for coming, enjoy this night," said a man beside her mother. He's probably his father.

I stayed at my position until I saw Leighden. I approached her.

"Glad, you're here," she said before kissing my cheek.

"Where is your boyfriend?" I asked her. She was holding two glasses of wine. Even though she drank too much, she did not get drunk.

“He’s with Neil. Haven't you approached Neil yet? ”

“He’s busy for now. I don't want to disturb him. ”

“Okay, I’ll leave you here for a moment. Is it okay? ”

I nodded. I was left alone in my seat. I just leaned my arm on the table while my eyes searching for something.

"I expected to see you here," a girl said behind me, so I turned to see her.

"Sansa?"

A smile drew on her face that I had never seen before whenever we met.

I forgot, she's Neil's sister. She might hit me again.

"Are you looking for my brother?"

“I ... saw him already. I ... actually ... came here to see him and great him a happy birthday. ”

She suddenly grabbed my hand that made me shock.

I tightly closed my eyes to calm myself. I have to calm down. I came here for Neil and not to have an argument with her again and again.

“Come with me. I’ll take you to him,” she said that made me confused.

What kindness is that? I mean ... what did she eat to be like that to me? Is she okay? Or sick?

“D-d-don’t be hesitate, Pershey. D-d-don't worry, I won't tease you anymore. You're soon to be my sister in law, so I have to be a good girl to you.”

I can't imagine this. She's getting good to me now. What changed her mind?

“My brother asked a favor to me last night. He wants me to be good to you. ”

I can not talk. I don't know what word to say.

“So come with me now. He has been waiting for you before. ”

I never stopped her. I went with her until we were close to Neil. Neil is currently talking to her father.

“I will call him—”

“No need,” I immediately said. She looked at me.

“Okay, as you said. I will leave you here. I will talk to my friends. ”

I just nodded in response. I stayed in my position. I was just looking at him. He hasn't seen me yet. He's talking to his father and I don't want to disturb them.

I suddenly lost sight of him when someone pulled me away.

Because of the crowd, I was no longer able to see her face. She pulled me out of Neil's house. I can't see her face but her dress is familiar. I wonder why she pulls me out.

We stopped.

“What's wrong with you—” She turned to me, so I could see her face. My suspicion is correct. She is Sansa. "What's wrong with you, Sansa?" I asked in confused.

She replied to me, saying, "We have something to do, Pershey."

I wondered what she said. What else should we do?

“What? - you know, I need to go back inside to greet your brother—”

"You have to change your dress first," she said, so I interrupted what I was saying. My forehead also wrinkled.

"What did you say?"

She sighed and said, “There are many guests inside, Pershey. He won't find you right away. You have to change your dress. ”

“Why? I ... I don't need, Sansa. I have to go— ”

“He ordered me to do this. He said that you need to change your dress in order for him to find you. ”

I don’t know what goes through Sansa’s mind. I had no choice but to follow her wherever she went. We went to the back of their house and there we went through to re -enter and get to Sansa’s room.

When we got to her room, she immediately handed me the long gown. It is an orange long gown. It glows and grabs attention when viewed.

“He said, wear that,” she said. I haven't complained yet. I went to the bathroom and changed my clothes there. I am now wearing an orange long gown.

I went out of the bathroom. Her smile immediately dawned on me.

"I am now accepting the fact that you are more than beautiful than me."

I didn't say a word and just smiled back at what she said.

We're out. We went back to the venue. She left me again.

As I walk, I feel more embarrassed especially whenever Neil’s guests look at me. I also couldn’t help but smile at them.

I stood in the middle with the other guests. Not too crowded but lots of visitors still reaching all the way outside.

I saw Neil from where I was standing but he ignored me. He looked at me for a moment and immediately took his eyes off me. It seems like he's avoiding me. I feel like he's avoiding me. I couldn't understand but when he didn't even approach me when he saw me, I suddenly felt heavier. He didn't even wave at me or even smile at me. I really feel like he’s avoiding me. It's like I just want to leave because he won't notice me. It seems I am out of space here. I just shouldn't go.

Unexpectedly, I heard a song, someone was singing at the moment.

Since I was in the middle with the guests, I saw him immediately. Neil is the singer. He sings the song ‘If the world were mine’. The things that were bothering my mind suddenly disappeared when I heard his voice.

Too tender ... like drowsiness that makes the heart fat.

Every lyrics of the song stuck in my mind. I couldn’t help but smile. I also couldn’t help but admire him. I can’t hide the smile on my lips no matter how hard I try.

From where I was standing, he turned his gaze to me.

There was the sweet smile that could be seen in his eyes. My chest throbbed as he walked closer to me.

Will he approach me?

I don’t know where and with whom I will look. They were all me, us, watching.

Just a few steps ...

My heart is pounding.

It was like I was a statue.

‘I will grab stars just to wish that your heart and feelings be mine ...’

He stopped in front of me. A sweet and melting smile drew on his pinkish lips. I was directed to look in his eyes.

I don't know what to do. I can hear my heart beats.

‘... I will offer you all this.’

He lowered the microphone. His eyes, his pinkish lips, his looks, his voice and his smile, are melting.

We just stared at each other. Both were exchanging smiles at each other when suddenly a melodious song played.

He smiled before he step backward and held out his hand to me.

I remember...

“Can I have this dance?” he gently asked.

I didn't expect to put my hand on his palm on purpose. He put it on his shoulder and pulled me closer to him. He pulled by my waist.

He smiled at me and so did I.

"You're the most beautiful woman, my lady," he softly and weakly said.

My hands rested on both of his shoulders. He was holding my waist. Gradually, we stepped to our feet, along with the music.

I didn't realize that my forehead was leaning on his shoulder and my hands were on his nape of his neck.

We kept dancing until the dance went well.