Chapter 56: Chapter 56

Chapter 56

"You're so big," he commente. I laughed a little softly then nodded. No more mummies. We quietly danced in the middle. Just the two of us are dancing. He's my special guest. I never thought I would see him tonight.

I feel like there will be more surprises to come. I'm glad and excited.

"Why are you smiling?" he suddenly asked that surprised me. I looked at him, I smiled. I didn't notice that I was smiling at those who entered my mind.

"I-I'm just happy," I replied. I'm really happy and I'm very happy. This is probably the happiest day of my life. It was probably the happiest and most memorable night in my whole life. This is the fun that almost drives me crazy or insane. "We haven't seen each other in a long time," I said suddenly. I was also shocked when I said that. I was unaware of that.

“Yeah, Shey. I waited too long for 8 years to pass to see you again,” he said. I looked at him, trying to read what's inside his mind right now. I was trying to know and find out what's entering his mind or what is he thinking. I want to know what inside his heart.

"Why did you just go home now?" I suddenly asked again. I can't help myself. I'm just fluent. I seem to be out of my own sanity.

"Dad and I are busy with the company and I don't want to leave Daddy alone in Canada," he explained. I nodded. "Mom is gone," he added as if his tone of voice suddenly changed. I also see sadness in his eyes. "She died last year so I can't bear to leave Dad," he continued. He couldn't look at me but I was staring at him.

What is this? Why did my chest suddenly get cold?

I want to speak to relieve the sadness he feels but my tongue sticks out. "... but I'm here now, Shey," he said with a forced smile. I don't want to believe that smile. I know if a smile is a fake or real. I know that kind of smile and that is a fake smile. I know that there is something still heavy in his chest. "I kept my promise, Shey," he smiled after saying those which made me stunned for a moment.

He came here for me...but...what if...

What if he remembers my promise to him? What if he asks me to do that, to fulfill that? Can I fulfill? How could I fulfill my promises?

"... I even remember the day before we returned to Canada ..." he stopped for a moment so I looked at him and waited for what he would say next. I feel a little nervous because he might remind me of my promises. It seems like I am barely scared. It's been too long and a lot has changed, he knows that. "... you were so small then," he laughed so I suddenly laughed weakly and softly. "... you are very naughty and reprimanding," he added. He even remembered how annoying I was then. He still remembers how reprimanding I was but I'm not small huh! He's just a little taller than me but I'm not too small. He's serious ah. "... then ..." we looked at each other almost laughing at what we were doing. What else does he remember? Maybe funny incidents when we were kids. "... you'll even cry especially when Fricks fights you," he said a little weakly and laughed. Just enough for the two of us to hear what we were saying. I didn't even notice the people around us. We've been dancing for a while and the song isn't over yet. Time seemed to slow down suddenly.

What are the people around us thinking and saying? Are they confuse or probably?

I suddenly laughed at what I was thinking and not at what he said.

"... but now," he said so I looked at him. I noticed he looked at me from head to toe. "... you're big ..." he added. He even put his hand on top of my hair and messed it up a bit. “... you have grown taller. You can be a model now,” he continued so instead of disobeying him for messing messing my hair, I just laughed a little. He already remembers and he still remembers that I wanted to be a model when I was young. "... you're so beautiful," he praised me while squeezing my cheek so I was a little annoyed. "You're so cute and gorgeous lady," he softly said as if softer than mamon cake.

I could not speak when he removed his hands from my waist. He stepped back a little more then bent his body a little while dancing with his right hand towards his stomach. (He bowed to me)

I smiled that I couldn’t stop before he walked away. I stayed in the middle for a moment, looking at the audience around me. I went back to my seat and sat down. I just waited for what Driver Gong would say next. There will be a pool party after dinner.

Before some guests left, they approached me to take pictures with them. Almost many people approach me to take pictures.

When no one approached me, I approached the table of Leighden, Samuel, Draek, Iries, Fricks and Caleb. I think Neil has already left.

"Pershey, let's take a picture," Leighden said and I couldn't speak when she took pictured of us without my permission. I just let her to take another pictures of us though I am not a photogenic person but tonight is my debut party so I allowed them to take a picture with me.

I don't know but I smiled on camera.

She put her cellphone on selfie-stick and raised it to take pictures again.

I couldn't help but smile because we were already facing the camera. We took a few more shots before she stopped taking pictures.

There is still an empty seat so I sat there. I folded the hem of my gown a little before I sat down. I was next to Leighden and Iries. Iries is next to Fricks and Fricks is next to Caleb. There are 2 seats at each end of the table and two benches at each side of the table. In total, there are 8 seats per table.

On the left side of the table, Samuel and Draek are sat there. Caleb is just opposite to me. There is an empty seat beside him which is literally served for Neil but he's not here anymore. Maybe he left or he's just somewhere or he's just touring this place.

I just watched them as they ate and some were busy talking and using their respective cellphones. Leighden is taking a picture of herself and I'm sure she's going to add it to her story or myday on her Facebook account. Iries and Fricks are talking silently. Draek, on the other hand, he is busy eating lasagna while Samuel is doing something on his cellphone's calculator. I enjoy watching them do what they do.

I just bowed and then smiled that I almost laughed in mind. I'm just glad they're here now. I’m just happy and the pity I feel is because of them all. They made me feel this unforgettable feelings.

"Hello," Draek said so I looked at him. He also looked at me while holding his cellphone to his ear. Maybe he was talking to someone from the other line. "All right, be careful, Neil," he said so I focused my gaze and attention on him when he mentioned Neil's name. Neil was probably the one he was talking to. What did Neil say?

He put the cellphone down on the table before looking at me. I was just looking at him. I wanted to ask what Neil had told him. I also wanted to ask him why Neil thought of attending tonight. I know he didn't even say he couldn't go. That’s also what Draek says. Neil can't go so I expected that he wouldn't really go. Who wouldn't be surprised? After what happened to us on the rooftop, at the mascaraed party, who wouldn’t think of what?

“Neil,” he said. I just nodded at what he said. I knew he was talking to Neil because he mentioned Neil's name. "He said that he went home," he added. I didn't say anything but just nodded at what he said. I saw that he had really left. It's just sad because he didn't even let me know he was leaving. "He said he was going somewhere so he had to leave immediately," he continued while looking at me. I just nodded at what he said. What can I say? I don't know why he's telling me that. I don't need to know and he dong have to tell me why Neil left.

I took my gaze away from him and looked at the others. Instead of giving an answer to him or any reply or respond, I said, “Let us all eat first. There is still a pool party.”

"I'm not hungry yet," Iries replied while glancing at the food for a moment. "... but I want some apple juice," she added. I looked at the food and then looked back at the table. We don't have apple juice. There are wines and a different variety of foods. There are cupcakes and cakes. In total, there are 10 boxes of cakes plus the 3 layers of cake with a candle (18 designs of candles) on top. There are 18 cupcakes, 18 wines and more.

"Apple juice?" Leighden asked in astonishment as she looked at her cellphone.

"Yes, apple juice," Iries’ replied. "Just deaf," she whispered.

I was just looking at Leighden. She slightly took her eyes off the cellphone then looked at Iries. Maybe they will fight again. They can actually be compared to dogs and cats or cats that are angry with rats.

"Do you see any apple juice on the table?" she asked irritatedly. "None, isn't it?"

"None, that's why I said I want apple juice," she insisted. The rest of our comrades ignored their conversation. I don't even know if they are talking or arguing again.

Even before they could argue any longer, I spoke up, “There is an apple inside. Just blend then. It's up to you to add milk or any spices.”

She just nodded. I didn't mean to look at Caleb. We're just opposite to each other so it's really possible for us to look at each other, anytime.

He was smiling when I accidentally looked at him so I did nothing but smile back. I took my eyes off him a little and then looked at Draek and Samuel.

I smiled at them again and then returned my gaze back to Caleb who was still looking at me.

Is he staring at me or is it just a coincidence that he looked at me? What the heck! Is this what I was thinking. Oh my veggie! My brain is already dissolving in the thought of you, pimples is multiplying.

Oh my dear melted mind!