“SO YOU MEAN you are single right now?!” Julia asked him softly. Her eyes were blinking, and a smile already played on her lips.
“Hmm . . . yes,” he answered.
Julia seemed happy with what she heard from Franco, so she leaned a little on his shoulder, probably because she was very drunk.
“I’m done!” Jeremy suddenly shouted, lowering the glass of wine on the table. Then he violently stood up and, without saying a word, left.
He immediately followed by Santino and carried him inside the mansion. Everyone knows that Julia and Jeremy are dating, but I have not yet confirmed that to Julia.
Shaking, I just glared at Franco, who was now busy drinking.
The night deepened, and almost everyone was drunk. Jocko was already dancing with Samantha to the accompaniment of the Logistic Band. Carrick and Cindy danced in the middle as well.
“Do you want to dance?” Lawrence whispered to me while he laced his fingers through mine.
I quickly glanced around as if some were already dancing.
I saw Julia pulled Franco to dance in the middle. The latter firmly refused, but because of Julia’s carving, she drifted him to go to the hall as well.
“Okay, let’s dance!”
He supported me towards the hall. His hand encircled my waist securely. I let our bodies fit together and lean on his chest.
“I hate the way he looked at you,” he whispered while hugging me tightly.
I looked up at him. I couldn’t help but smile because his eyebrows met again. He’s so jealous of his brother Franco.
“Come on; it’s your birthday today. Don’t be so hot-headed.” I lick my lower lips and stared at him closely.
“You’re so beautiful, Margaux.” Then his mouth moved, and our lips synchronized in a perfect kiss.
I heard loud cheers from Cindy and Julia; even the band playing also gave me a faint melody.
His lips delve into mine, and I swallowed his groan and the taste of his tongue.
Loud applause filled the area as we parted.
“Happy birthday,” I whispered.
“I love you,” he replied.
***
I WOKE UP early, and Lawrence was no longer by my side. The only thing he left was his familiar sweet scent that made my stomach churned.
I stayed in bed for a few more minutes before I got up and took a shower. I chose to wear only walking shorts and a plain white shirt before going down.
“Good morning!” I warmly greet everyone.
“Morning. Come on, join us,” Carrick told me. He was taking care of his son Kyzler’s food next to his wife, Cindy.
I gave him a nod, then stood next to Doris, who was also feeding baby Clarence breakfast.
“Good morning, handsome,” I utter, then kiss him on the cheek.
“Where is Lawrence?” I looked up at Jocko who asked that.
“He’s just been here. But after he cooked our breakfast, he’s gone!” Carrick replied.
I just ate quietly, even though I wondered why he woke up early, and he’s not on the table right now.
“Oh, Julia, why are you frowning?” Ally commented while sipping a mango juice.
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