chapter lxxviii.

Chatting...

Music playing...

Laughing...

Sounds of stilettos on the floor...

I am so lost in the crowd.

I don't know it's going to be like this!

"It's better I'm in the home, alone!"

Momo is nowhere in sight. Mama and Papa busy talking about business.

I don't belong here!

It's not my place!

I keep rubbing my palm. I keep on hearing those sounds, making me deaf.

"Oh, he's here. Son, come here for a second!"

"Father!" a deep, refreshing voice coming from another newcomer went to our table.

I lift my head to see who he is!

Only to welcome the prettiest face I ever saw in my life.

Messy silver hair, deep brown eyes, pointed nose, and pinkish thin lips.

"Meet my colleagues and friend, this is Kenjie and his wife, Mari!"

"Nice to meet you, sir! Mam!"

"Oh my, what a pretty boy. You have grown so pretty handsome!"

"And this is their youngest daughter, Nana!"

I was mesmerized by his beauty. 

As if I am bewitched. At that moment, 

I feel the world suddenly stop for a second as he held 

my hands for a handshake.

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