Chapter 12

Sarah's POV

" It was me, why else do you think, I am getting nervous and behaving weirdly to see you here? I had no idea that you were Nate's cousin, or I would never have flirted with you drunk or not. I didn't know you, as you must have come very late for the engagement while I was too busy helping my parents with the arrangements. " I retorted.

" So you have no problem in flirting with me if I was not Nate's cousin?? Can you explain that? " He threw another question at me.

" I don't know how to explain it... It is easier to talk to a stranger than someone related to you, I guess. Now please excuse me. I need to talk to my mom. " I excused myself before he could say anything.

I was getting suffocated there and was feeling very hot all of a sudden. So I rushed to the garden.

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As I sat in the garden, seeking solace from the chaos of the party, a sudden shift in weather brought a cool breeze that sent a shiver down my spine. Despite the chill, I resisted the urge to retreat t