135 Getting Drunk
Scarlett’s POV
It won’t work if Ava doesn’t leave Sebastian’s side, which is the most cases. Betting on my luck, I sneak to the edge of the staircase, peeking out without exposing myself.
The lobby has only the chandelier on, dim mode. The faint yellow light cast an ambiguous spell on the crowd, and the air smells sexy. With the help of alcohol, it’s like everyone’s reason has been taken a bite from, and they are all now shaking their heads at the music, laughing and occasionally touching their bodies,
The party is well–done now.
In a light dress, I don’t stand out at all. Unlike Sebastian–
I’m a bit surprised to find him sitting by the bar all alone, a drink in his hand and no Ava. He looks sullen and bored, but lucky for me, he is not leaving. The moment I look over, as if felt something, he suddenly looks up, and his eyes crushes right into mine. Then he smiles. A clean, friendly smile with little intention behind it. Just purely to be friendly.
like the day when
— my target — on the table right by his hand. He keeps his phone in mute
He smiles, genuine happiness
you had?” I blurt. Instantly my words seem to freeze his smile. That was not my intention. I
as if he didn’t understand my indication, snapping his
take him home during the first year of our marriage, and I
his head to search for
one woman for his whole
purses his lips, and I bite mine
had were fights or me talking with him staying silent. Somehow it
sorry,” I try to start again, “I’m actually here to say thank you. For earlier, when you asked Ava for me. That was nice of
keep a smile even
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135 Getting Drunk
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