Feel the Way You Feel, My Love

“It’s an invitation to Mr. Alfred Moore’s banquet next Wednesday. Don’t forget to attend.” Joyce tossed over her shoulder as she headed for the bathroom.

Natalie skimmed through the invitation card, her brain slow to process the information due to all the wine she drank. It took her a moment to remember who Alfred was. He was her benefactor and also a dear friend.

On the day of the banquet.

The banquet was being held at the Moore family’s winery.

After settling her kids for the night, Natalie arrived at the winery on time.

That night, she chose to wear a dress of her own design. It was an inspiration from two different cultures, leading to a dress with a high turtle-neck and a body-hugging design at the top. The bottom was of the usual mermaid fit.

The cool tone of the navy blue dress only accentuated the fairness of her skin. She had pinned her silky, raven locks up into a loose bun, revealing the smooth column of her slender neck. With a smile curving her lips, she practically oozed elegance and charm.

The banquet hall was bustling with noise when she entered it. A substantial crowd was already there as the guests milled around and chatted with each other.

The moment she made her entrance, her appearance instantly drew the attention of the hall’s occupants.

“Who is she? Why haven’t I seen her before?”

who can

say her figure and features are even better than some of the celebrities

and gossiped about her. Her entire demeanor was calm as she gracefully accepted the flute of champagne a waiter handed to

the Smith family, she had rarely appeared at such formal events. Needless to say, she was a

banquet started, Natalie stepped out of the banquet hall and into the corridor. She needed to get a breath of fresh air. Other

“Natalie?”

about to open up her purse when a voice sounded

the midst of reaching for her phone. Turning around, she looked in the direction where the voice

surprise, the person standing on the other

the sight of her half-sister. What a small city this is! I haven’t even been back here for

she did not move from her spot, merely watching silently as her half-sister

Natalie and stopped in front of her. For some reason, her voice was

the other end of the corridor, she thought she was mistaken. Now, there was

to attend the banquet,” Natalie

possible? Where did you even get the invitation?” Jasmine cried

as this was not just any normal banquet.

“insignificant” and “lowly” as Natalie should not be here. In reality, there was no way she could get in if she were really

with that.” It was then Natalie noticed the expressions playing across Jasmine’s face. Other than visible surprise at