75: Game

Moana

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"How do I look?" I asked Stephanie, to which she smiled before speaking.

"This is the twenty-seventh time you have asked the same question. And you’re looking absolutely gorgeous." She spoke. My heart was beating violently with the thought that I might meet Alaric tonight. Well, that was what Jasmine had told me before she sacrificed her life to give a new life to my Hope. "But do you think that he will come? I mean…"

I cut her in half by glaring at her. She didn’t have to ruin my happiness. The main reason behind the party was Hope, so with him or without him, the party must go on. But yes, the reason I was trying my best to look as beautiful as I could was him.

And talking about him.

I didn’t know where Alaric would go if he wasn't returning to me or his best friend.

‘He is here.' That was when Liara's mind linked with mine, bringing a smile to my lips.

"He is here," I repeated, looking at Stephanie.

"Finally!" She gave me a genuine smile. I turned my head and looked at my p