Chapter 13
Chapter 13 Meeting Lisa!
inviting her over for a gathering. She hailed a car and arrived at the foot of Lisa’s building
As soon as Emma left the Taylor residence, she received a call from Lisa, inviting |
Oh dear, Emma, you’ve finally arrived. I’ve been waiting for you forever!”
Emma glanced sideways, careful not to reveal her swollen left cheek. The dim light in the comidor meant Lisa couldn’t see the swelling on her face. During her car ride, she had gently massaged it, which helped conceal the evidence of her earlier confrontation. Liss opened the door and led Emma in to admire her latest creation. “Emma, do you
ee it? The new dress designed by your sister–it’s so fashionablert
What came into view was an off–shoulder, slit evening dress on a mannequin, in a rich burgundy color, both luxurious and understated. “You’re not trying to get me to wear that, are you?”
Emma seemed to push aside the earlier incident, teasingly touching her left cheek.)
“Ha ha ha… Just try it on! I designed it just for your figure. At 56“, it would be such a waste not to wear it
Emma only responded with a light chuckle. Her expression said it all she knew this was coming why else would Lisa be so insistent?
Lisa, with an eager look, urged “Hurry up and try it on, then we can go downstairs to eat, it’s on me today!”
Emma sighed. “Fine, since you’re treating, I’ll reluctantly try it on
Taking the dress from Lisa, she walked into the room to change3
After about ten minutes, Emma finally opened the door and stepped out. Her skin was smooth and fait her dark hair cascading over her shoulders, and her eyes sparkled with charm. The burgundy evening dress made her look like a masterpiece–elegant and noble. Her bare shoulders and slender arms glistened, the strapless design accentuating her delicate waist, while the split hem highlighted her long, graceful legs. It was hard to look away?
Lisa’s eyes widened in excitement. “Emma, I always knew you had a great figure, but I never imagined you’d look this stunning! This dress fits you perfectly–amazing How wonderful if you show up at the party like this, you’ll outshine all the wealthy ladies there! I need to take a picture right now?
She quickly pulled out her phone and snapped a few shots. “Lisa, what are you doing?“)
Emma, feeling shy, covered her chest to hide the slight cleavage
“Emma, I’m appreciating a work of art! The most beautiful moments must be captured, you know?
“Don’t tell me you’re going to post these online?” She had never wom anything so revealing before. The last sexy outfit she owned was buried at the bottom of her closet. “Emma, don’t be such a prude. All the elite socialites at upscale parties wear doring outfits. This dress in practically conservative!?
“I need to take this off Emma’s face turned beet red, mortified at the thought of what Luc would say if he saw her like this.
Remembering the earlier incident at the Taylors, she wanted to slap herself. Why was she even thinking about him now especially when they were on the verge of divorce73 “My dear sister, if you had taken my advice and dressed elegantly and confidently, you wouldn’t be the one chasing after Luc. He would have been the one pursuing you Lisa didn’t notice the ticker of sadness in Emma’s eyes as she turned away
She brought him up again. Emma hadn’t yet discussed the divorce with her parents and was unsure how to tell Lisa. Soon, she and Luc would be strangers. Even if she changed her style, it wouldn’t be for him but for herself
She tightened her grip, returned to her room, and took off the dress. She reassured herself; it’s not a big deal?
Quickly changing into her clothes and tying her hair back in a high ponytail, she told Lisa “Let’s go downstars I’m starving!”
She wanted to return home early, perhaps to gauge her parents‘ reactions. However, she suspected her temperamental mother wouldn’t take it well and would likely scold her Instead Just thinking about it gave her a headache. If she had known, she wouldn’t have married at all. A simple romantic relationship would have sufficed–getting together if they liked each other and breaking up if they didn’t. There wouldn’t be any messy family entanglements. Thankfully, her father was understanding.
After some thought, she decided not to tell her mother just yet. Instead, she would speak to her father first and let him hint at it over the next few days. She feared that it her mother confronted Lue in a rage, it would be embarassing for both parties. If word spread, it wouldn’t just tamish Luc’s reputation but hers as well
“Alright, I’ll change and we can leav
Meanwhile, Luo received calls from old classmates inviting him out for dinner drinks, and a pool over the weekend
Since moving out, he felt a bit unsettled and considered calling Emma, but hesitated. Wouldn’t that seem like he was clinging to her?
He didn’t want to indulge in that he did, it could create a pottem. It was better to leave things unresolved, if no one mentioned it, it would be as if nothing ever happened Just as he was almost home, his classmate Jake Harper, who also studied abroad, called him. He made a U–turn and headed to the meeting spot.
Upon reaching the hotel entrance, he handed over his car keys to the valet and went to the private room booked by Jake Recognizing a few familiar faces inside–Jake. Greg Wilson, Jake’s cousin, Sarah Thomas, and other well–known young professionals from the Boston city. Jeremy Stew and Matt Gray–Luc felt a sense of camaraderie. As soon as Jake spotted Luc, he jumped up with a smile. “Hey, Luc! You finally made it. Everyone’s been waiting for you.”
When Sarah saw Luc’s strikingly handsome face, her cheeks flushed slightly, and her eyes sparkled with interest. She stepped forward to greet him. “Hi I’m Sarah‘
Jake eagerly introduced her. This is my cousin, Sarah, a third–year medical student. You both study medicine, so you should have plenty to talk about
Luc nodded politely, white Sarah couldn’t seem to take her eyes off him. His sharp features and captivating gaze made him stand out, exuding an air of cold nobility. If only the could become his quilfriend–what a dream that would be
wonder if the has a girlfriend i should ask Jake arr
