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.

it?”

Elise nodded. “Not bad.”

mouth as well. Immediately, his taste buds were assailed by the sweet scent of the cake, and a handsome smile appeared

see the

think Mr. Jonah likes

make a good couple. I just hope

you’re saying

stop while we’re ahead. This is a big project, and I want to take it slow. I just hope they’ll start going out

eventually,” the butler said. A smile broke out on Jonah’s lips, and he went

guests made their

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 the yard’s swing alone, enjoying the scenery. But then a while later, she heard the sound of the piano

music was delightful and sad at the same time, as if these two opposites were getting merged together. Curious, she went in the direction of

door was ajar. Once she stepped in, what she saw was a man sitting before the piano with his back turned to her. His fingers flew across the piano keys, playing the same tune Elise heard earlier. “Not bad,” she

stopped and turned

him. “Because I heard the music. It’s

just something I played on a whim.

“You must have trained for years.

eight.”

his eyebrow. “You