“If that’s the case, you should try to get to know him better. He can make you a very happy woman.”
She looks at me, intrigued.
“Are you sure you wouldn’t mind if I get to know him better?”
I pick up my cupcake again.
“Nope. I’m out of your way. If he likes you, don’t pass on that opportunity. He needs a woman who is a lot of fun and gives him her heart. I could never be that for him. If you do that, he’ll give you everything you need, and you won’t regret it.”
5
SENNA
The gown falls longerthan I thought, trailing on the floor.
It’s a black sequined dress molded to my body, a long back zipper closing it tightly around my waist while a small train gives it a sexy look in the back. The event is formal, and by far, this is my best pick.
I will fit right in.
I hop on the heels and twirl. With heels, the hem fits just right, and the train no longer touches the floor.
I glance in the mirror one last time, inspecting my makeup and my hair before snatching the clutch and heading to the door.
A car picks me up in front of my house.
Forty minutes later, I sit at a table surrounded by guests in one of the most beautiful beach resorts.
The ballroom is royally lit.
I survey the room for a good fifteen minutes, looking for Evelyne, and I spot her just before she walks to the podium.
The lights turn low as the speakers line up behind her, waiting for their turn. Most of the people are already in, so I use the opportunity to sneak outside.
Fresh air fills my lungs as I step down the corridor.
Wide open, the doors let in the ocean breeze.
I run my gaze up and down the hallway.
There’s no one here.
The few people who’ve skipped the ceremony are waiting for the party to start, seeking refuge on the patio.
Their meshed voices travel through the air, drawing my attention to the terrace.
Men and women enjoy the beautiful weather by the handrail and the beach.
I step out of the building and turn left, heading to a deserted corner.
The wind blows through my hair.
Absently, I comb it back, my eyes moving to the horizon, my mind wandering away.
The sun begins to descend toward the water, spreading a reddish glow over the ocean and the sand.
The scent of algae imbues the air, reminding me of the summer.
I should take some time off, relax and unwind for a while.