She had been a bit discouraged and helpless previously,but admittedly she did feel better due to his message.
Veronica sat next to her and teased,"Is it from your mysterious boyfriend?"
Ignoring her remarks,Lydia continued to enjoy the food.
Veronica shook her head,"Liddy honey,youve been together for a long time,bu we havent met this Mr.Charming.Bring him to the party next time!"
Veronica was Lydias only friend.They went to the same university,and now worked together.
Lydia forced a smile,"Hes been working too hard."
Veronica pouted,"Well at least he could save some time for you!Your birthday is around the corner.Will he come to your birthday party?"
"I will ask him."Lydia said curtly.
A murmur of gossip followed.
"My goodness!I cant believe that Mr.Williams didnt end up with the woman he loved!"
"I cant believe this is completely new to you.A little bird told me they had even planned the wedding,but later she disappeared for no reason."
"No wonder he is still unmarried and remains celibate for her."
Lydia smiled over the wine cup.
Veronica leaned over and gossiped,"Does Mr.Williams really remain celibate?"
Celibate?Lydia was suffused with blush at the thought of how he spoiled her in bed at night…
She caressed the glass and whispered,"Who knows!"
……
The clock struck nine as the party ended.
This gracious city was activated by the hustle and bustle of crowds and cars,multiple rolling ads on buildings,and the voice of street vendors selling food.
She put on the earphone and walked in the clamor of crowds.
Tuckered out from walking,she decided to hail a cab to their secret rendezvous.A two-story apartment on the top in the high-end mansion boasted the French window,through which the nocturnal scene of city was a feast of eyes.
It was his low-key styled apartment,spacious and exclusive.
She stared at her reflection on the window,and comforted herself a plain girl like girl shouldnt ask for more.
A little liquored up,Lydia yawned,and went to bed after a shower.
……
She fall asleep quickly,and dreamed herself drowning.A sense of suffocation overwhelmed her,who flopped about in the water and tried to get ashore for fresh air.
The minute she moved,she felt her wrists pressed by a man.A stronger sense of suffocation hit again.She panicked and opened her eyes.
The man stopped kissing,and whispered,"Sorry to wake you up."His soft voice was intertwined with a little hoarseness,like burning flames.
Lydia blushed and stared at his square face."You are back."
The man didnt reply her and kissed her again.
After a deep-kiss,he caressed her face with his eyebrows twisted.
"You drank?"
She didnt answer.She knew his aversion to her drinking,wearing makeup,dyeing hair,wearing cheap clothes.
She also knew that glass skin without makeup,dark hair,and fancy dress would make her look like the other woman.The woman who left him but he loved.