Coolest Girl in Town

Elise was in a dilemma. She didn’t want to dance with Matthew, but she couldn’t find any reasons to refuse. Luckily for her, Alexander stood before her. “According to the rules, everyone’s dance partner is decided by the draw.” In other words, there was no changing of partners once it was set.

Finally finding an excuse, Elise said, “Sorry, Matthew. We got the same number, so I can’t dance with you.” Perfect. Nobody can refute me. 

Matthew smiled and slowly pulled his hand back. “It’s fine. Let’s leave it until next time then.”

Elise nodded. It was then the hall went dark, and everyone gasped. About a minute later, everyone heard the sound of wheels creaking, and someone was singing Happy Birthday

“Happy birthday to you… Happy birthday to you…”

The crowd parted and made way for Danny and Jack. They were pushing a big cake on a cart, heading toward Alexander. Everyone around them also started singing as well.

Once they were done singing Happy Birthday, someone shouted, “Make a wish, birthday boy!”

Everyone looked at Alexander. He put his hands together, closed his eyes, and made a wish. “Together, everyone. Three, two, one… Blow.”

Everyone blew out the candles, and the guests clapped.

At the same time, the lights came back on again. Alexander picked up the knife and cut out a slice before handing it to Elise. “Have a taste.”

She took it from him and thanked him before popping a small chunk into her mouth. The cream melted in her mouth at once.

is it?” Alexander

Elise nodded. “Not bad.”

small chunk into his mouth as well. Immediately, his taste buds were assailed by the sweet

the

Mr. Jonah likes

they do make a good couple. I just hope

saying we

stopped him. “Let’s stop while we’re ahead. This is a big project, and

on Jonah’s lips, and he went back upstairs. Apparently, he was in a

went on until eleven at night. Once the guests made their departure, the villa fell into

much to eat. Even after she had washed it down with water, she still felt bloated, so she went out to have a walk. The night was beautiful, with the moon covering everything in a silvery sheen, and the stars twinkled down upon the earth. Elise sat on

but she listened to it silently. The music was delightful and sad at the same time, as if these two opposites were getting merged together.

in, what she saw was a man sitting before the piano with his back turned

she talked, Alexander stopped and turned around. “It’s late. Why are you still

to him. “Because I heard the

played on a whim. Not anything great,” he

“You must have trained

eight.”

his eyebrow.