Chapter 161
“Is there something to celebrate today? Why is there suddenly a firework display?”
“Man, I bet it costs a lot with that much fireworks.”
“Could it be that another billionaire is proposing to a young commoner?”
“Pffi. You‘ve read too many of those cheesy stories.”
“I mean, who‘s to say? How do you explain the long firework display then?”
“It‘s been going on for twenty minutes. When will it end? Is there more?”
“Beats me.”
“Let‘s wait and see.”
Walking through the crowd, Veronica was amused by what the people were buzzing about. What great imagination!
It wasn‘t until they squeezed through the crowd and back to the side of the road that their surroundings got a lot quieter.
“Thanks, Xavier. I really enjoyed the fireworks.”
“Don‘t mention it.”
“Though I see you as my brother, hey, short reckonings make long friends.”
Veronica giggled and suddenly glanced subconsciously across the road. With that, she turned back to Xavier, saying, “Wait here. I‘m gonna buy something across from here.”
“Okay.” He thought no further of it and stood waiting there just like that.
Then, he heard his ringtone. With that, he fished his phone out to find Melissa calling. His little sister had called a good few times throughout the night, and he finally answered this time.
“Melissa, W
you decided to go AWOL?!” Melissa roared, wishing she could teleport to the other end of the line and give her brother a
silent. I didn‘t hear
no idea what goes on in that little mind of yours! Veronica‘s leaving
to Veronica, some of Veronica‘s personality had rubbed off on her, leading her to speak
“I‘m not.
“You swear?”
“I swear.”
I‘d
that habit, or
much worse than this, yet you still cling to her. Double–standard piece of sh*t. Whatever. Bye!”
couldn‘t help scoffing as he realized she
text to his little sister. ‘Thanks
who remembered his birthday–no, she
after, Veronica crossed the road back to him with a couple of paper
asked, “What
a secret.” Veronica deliberately teased him before
she knew there
of furniture where people could sit and rest. After a ten minute walk, they finally arrived at the seating area by the
a row of stone tables and benches. Although there were already people, there
seating area at the roadside. With that, the
mosquitoes or other bugs around, so they didn‘t
here, of all
“Well, I got a little hungry, so I went and bought some supper.
paper bags and put it on the table. Then, she opened it to reveal a golden
it especially. I loved this when I was a kid. Too bad we weren‘t well off, so I was always reluctant to get one.” While talking, she fished out a
having no idea of
a wish!” Then, she pointed at the cake. “I‘m all about rituals, you see. As a
it works this way?” Xavier
him, Veronica put her hands together and lowered her head
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