Love the Second Time Around

Chapter 96 Blinded

Astounded, I looked at the young lady holding onto my hand for a few seconds before my senses came back.

She was smiling so brightly and led me along while grabbing my hand.

“It’s been long after graduation but it seems like you didn’t change much, Liliana. I was so disappointed when you said you wouldn’t come! Almost everyone who can make it is here today. It’ll be more enjoyable with everyone present.”

“The reunion is held here?” I asked in surprise.

“Yeah. It was in the message that I’ve sent in the group chat. Don’t worry; you’ve come to the right place.”

I was instantly at a loss for words. I had chosen to have dinner there since Nicholas had said that the restaurant offered standalone private rooms. I booked the place in order to avoid getting caught by reporters.

Therefore, even though the restaurant was expensive, I went ahead with it.

I had muted the WhatsApp chat group with my university classmates long ago so I did not see the message Vicky was referring to. Had I known the class reunion’s location was at the same place, I would definitely have chosen another restaurant.

“Vicky,” Though I felt bad, I still went ahead to break the news to her. “I’m actually not here to attend the class party. I’ve got a date with my friend.”

Vicky was initially taken aback but then followed with an unbothered look. “The fact that we’ve met unintentionally just shows that we are destined to bump into each other! Your friend is coming too, right? Ask your friend to join us later. Someone will foot the bill tonight.”

Had I not agreed to meet Nicholas in the first place, I might have changed my mind and accepted her invitation because of her enthusiasm.

“Vicky, I really can’t take up your invitation. I-I have something important to discuss with my friend today. But I’ll join you guys for the next class party.”

“Liliana, aren’t you being a little too cold?” Vicky finally sounded unhappy.

I sighed softly, unsure of what to say.

guys and a lady—walked out of the room at

figures somewhat familiar and when they walked closer to me,

familiar, too. I knew they were my classmates as well, except I was unsure of

and not in the room? We’re all waiting for you.” The

few years but

me and said in slight frustration. “See, I happened to bump into our talented lady here and have been trying to get her to join us. Since you guys

words only made me more embarrassed than before. I could only smile awkwardly at

Seems like you’ve gotten

He used to be a nerd, but he had changed so much

great, too.” I

you joining the fun inside? You’re literally here

pure coincidence. I’m here to meet my friend.” I pondered for a few seconds before I continued, “How about this; I’ll go greet the rest inside but I’ll

look good for me to leave just

my words. She waved her hand dismissively and said, “All right, all right.

acknowledgment. We were, after all, still classmates, so I did not want to strain

guys left, stating that they would be at the entrance to wait for the others’ arrival. Before heading in with Vicky and Xenia, I texted

faces. Those youthful university days started to replay in

and bombarded with questions about my relationship with

vigorously in

then took out his phone, found the relevant news on Twitter, and asked me for

I reckoned the best way out was to bite through it and

crumbling, Xenia got me out of the tough spot. “Move back,

agreed to it and followed her to

The lady

chugged a mouthful of beverage down and heaved slightly before greeting her. “Hi, Jennie. Yes, it’s been some time since we’ve

I used to be roommates in the

through the four years of university, I had only become close friends with Camille while