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Richard pressed his lips in a thin line, whereas Steve tried to excuse himself, but Samantha stopped him and asked Natalia
“Didn’t you meet him yet?”
“I do, and even he helped me with something. He is such a sweet person, not cold in behavior like his brother, “Natalia chuckled, looking at Stephen, who royally ignored her comment
“Really!! That is strange, as he is such a self-centered, selfish, and jerk type of man.
“Oh really, look who’s talking—the same woman who never gives a shit about others feelings."
“about others’ feelings or your feelings. What do you mean, you jerk?” Samantha was all ready to put on a fight
“enough guys, we are in a party for god’s sake, “Richard interfered
Stephen dragged Steve along withand Natalia excused herself from this uncomfortable situation and reached the dance floor. Samantha ordered a drink for herself.
Eva sighed, looking at Samantha, who was still glaring at Steve, who was now on the dance floor.
“Is that Stephen?”
Eva’s shock grew as she looked at the floor and saw Stephen dancing with Natalia. Steve was enjoying dancing with some other girl.
“What happened to him? Why is he acting like this? “
“What do you mean? “
“I have known him since college. He used to avoid girls like anything. It’s the very first time I am watching him dancing with some girl."
“I don’t understand either. From the day Natalia came up, he is behaving weird with me, “Eva briefed Samantha about the recent happenings
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“I don’t believe this. There must be some potent reason for his behavior. You know you must confront him."
Eva sighed and noticed how Stephen was smiling at what Natalia told him. Something broke inside her. He went to dance and did not even ask her. She felt her throat parching, so she excused herself and reached the bar counter to ask for some cold drinks.
Some other girls present at the bar counter were busy praising Stephen without noticing Eva’s presence near
“God, he is looking hot, just like the college days."
“He always been the eye candy of our college, and after years too, nothing changed."
“Other than his status, he is now taken as a married man,” another girl commented with a sigh.
“Hmm, but I never expected him to marry a simple girl. Isn’t he looking promising with Natalia?
“Yes, they make a good pair
"What can I get for you, madam?”
The bartender‘s voice broke her focus on the other girls. She looked at the man and ordered for something strong
The bartender soon served her the drink
At first Eva found the taste much bitter, but after a few sips she started gulping the drink. Her eyes were stuck on Stephen, who was still on the dance floor with Natalia.
After finishing her drink, she quickly requested a refill and swiftly consumed the bitter liquid. Her eyes welled up with tears. It displeased her with how Stephen continually avoided her, especially when he danced with another woman who was both beautiful and capable of captivating any man.
“Can I get a drink for you?”