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duearly winter, the stud grew colder. Weappeilin a white wont roat, Esat by the window and watched the falling leaves outside
My phone buzzed, prandud tagged everyone in our close fiends‘ group, saying, “oach, it’s sowing! Today’s the first snow of
olida sent a trying face emoji. “I want to go, but the company is holding a celebration in armple of days. I’m stark as the organizer”
Jean: “Is your dad Treating you like a daughter or a labores to protesi 1o.
Natalie: “Hang in these. You love to work hand to become a strong woman. Then, you can take care of the theme of us while we enjoy life. We’re rooting for you.” pran: “Nat and ivy, let’s go out. We could hit the bar and see if there are any handsome guys. If there are, we could invite some to play an escape room gare. Then, we could have a hoge party and go home to sleep satisfied. It’s a perfect plan!”
Jean’s plansounded good, and I was tempted. Staying; home alone was boring anyway, so I replied, “I’m in. Send me the address. I’ll head out right away! Natalie sow this and replied, “Tinin too!”
host then, a small snowflake landed on the window. It quickly melted away, I really was snowing. I grabbed a beige scat, Once I was wrapped up, headed our to the bar.
Assous Intered the bar, the temperating shot up, Natalie arrived at the same time, and we found Jean already chatting with some handsome guys.
“Why are you two dressed so warmly Take off your clothesquicidy. There’s going to be a dance–off later. The girls who dance on stage can get a free bottle of red wise. The one with the most cheers gets a hat–year discount on drinks!” Jean was excitedly trying to pull off our clothes.
Not far away, there was a brightly lit stage. These were a few women dancing to the music, and they were surrounded by a noisy, hyped–up crowd
Scanning the surroundings, I spotted a familiar face–Benjamin,
It had been a while since I had last contacted or seen him. After his breakup, he seemed to have lost some weight and had a more desolate air about him.
He seemed to be working part–time at various bars. I understood this; after all, such places had lenient management and better pay.
When he saw me, Benjamin was stunned for a few seconds before walking over. “Ivory”
“You work part–time here? Lasked.
“Yes. I’m looking for a proper job next semester when i start
Estart my internship.” Benjaminsmiled slightly
Jean had a good memory and recognized him. “Isn’t he the handsome guy you hit on at Symphonica?
I quickly pinched Jean “What are you talking about? He’s still a student.”
Jeanhurriedly covered her mouth. I tumed back to Benjamin and said, “If you need any help, feel free to ask me. You should get back to work”
Ivory, can we talk for a moment?” Benjamin’s eyes made me feel uneasy, but agreed.
We stepped outside the bar. Snowflakes were falling, creating a thin white layer on the ground.
Benjamin’s nose was red from the cold. After taking a deep breath, he said, “Ivory, I know everything ”
was puzzled.
Your husband is the one pursuing Ashley.”
Benjamin lowered his head and continued, “You must’ve known that, given your status. It’s impossible that you haven’t investigated it. I just can’t understand. Don’t you love your husband?
“How can you be so indifferent when you low what he’s done? Didn’t it bother you to have dinner with me and Ashley?” Benjamin asked. His voice was filled with
runfusion.
Benjamin was quite som
sart, I sendled and answered, “What’s there to be bothered about? I have money to spend, and my husband doesn’t come home. Isn’t that the most comfortable life for a modemwoman?”
“Really?” Benjamin was silent for a few seconds, then continued, “I contacted Ashley recently. Sh
She hasn’t fully accepted your husband yet.
“But they’ve openly talked about many th
Things, including you. I didn’t expect her to become a mistress.” Trubbed my palms. The thin turtleneck sweater wore couldn’t keep out the cold. If I stayed out any longer, I felt like I would catch a cold.
sniffed and said, “People change. You’ll get used to it, Benjamin in heading back in, It’s too cold.”
“Alright,” Benjamin nodded and went back idle with me. He resumed his work while I found Natalie.
Jean was on stage, wearing a black strappy dress with a dark red rose in her mouth. She was dancing passionately to the music. The crowd cheered as they
casionally threw roses onto the stage.
The or
one who collected the most roses would be the night’s favorite.
Natalie mulled and asked me, “Ivy, why don’t you go up and dance?”
“No way. I’d just embarassimpelt” (waved her off
“Pomposaille. Lemenaber that you joined a dance club back in unversity. I watched you dance, and it was beautiful.” Natalie encouraged me
“Live it a try. Who knows? You might attract sstorlundaine young guys. Isn’t dating yomgri guys the trend now?
Chapter Discomfo
I was about to refuse again when I noticed a few people entering the bar.
Leading the group was Chester, followed by Ivan and Jasper chatting side by side. Then, Rowan and Ashley walked in.
Why were they here? My heart skipped a beat as I watched them go upstairs to sit. Their spot had a perfect view of the stage below.
Rowan and Ashley sat together. Meanwhile, Ivan, Chester, and Jasper sat on the other side. If Benjamin saw this, he would probably faint from anger.
“Wow! The lady who just danced was amazing. Are there any other ladies who want to show off their moves?” someone called out loudly.
Ashley was wearing a pink sweater, but she looked somewhat nervous and restrained. When Rowan poured her a drink, she shook her head.
Rowan was wearing a black turtleneck sweater. He had already taken off his coat and placed it on the side. He said something to Ashley that made her smile.
Why was my vision so good? I could see every uncomfortable detail clearly, making my heart ache.
I turned to the bar, ordered a bottle of wine, and drank half of it in one go. Fueled by the restlessness in my chest, I walked toward the stage.
Ashley was his pure and untouchable true love. Meanwhile, I was just garbage he had gotten used to.
As I stepped onto the stage, whistles and cheers erupted around me. I took a deep breath, looking at the eager faces below, and waited for the music to start.