Ex-wife 20

Chapter 20
The sound of loud music and dance moves mesmerized viewers, the sounds of greetings, cheerful laughter, and the sound. of glass glasses clinking together, the atmosphere of a birthday party under colorful lights makes participants indulge in self-indulgence.
A girl with long chestnut hair tied in a ponytail seems simple at first glance but exudes a luxurious aura and the arrogance of a tycoon lady. Her large round earrings create a highlight. Wearing a glittering evening dress that hugs her body, creating seductive curves, her smile can knock down all the men present She is Alina, the main character of today’s party.
“Happy birthday. Alina!”
“Happy Birthday!”
“You are really beautiful today.”
“That’s great
Thank you everyone, let’s play hard today. Shallow cup!
In response to her friends birthday wishes, Alina happily drank one glass after another, her cheeks starting to turn red. Even though she was busy entertaining everyone, Alina’s eyes were still waiting for an important person. From the beginning of the party until now she was always looking for this person’s appearance. Alina felt a bit urgent. She took out her phone from her bag and dialed a familiar number.
“Hello” on the other end of the phone came a calm voice, gentle like the morning dew.
“Natalie! Where are you? You forgot what day it is, right?” Alina immediately shouted, partly expressing her anger at her opponent and partly because the music was too loud.
“I know… How could I forget Natalie is still at the office working On her desk, she has prepared a large gift box to give to Alina for her birthday, but her work is not yet completed. Her hands are so busy that even when answering the phone, she has to put it aside and turn it on. external speaker.
Alina sighed helplessly, she covered her ears and shouted, “The party started almost two hours ago. If you’re not here immediately, we don’t need to see each other anymore. A little bit of alcohol in her body made Alina hot-tempered. Natalie was her best friend. If she didn’t come today, what would be the meaning of her birthday wishes?
“Okay. I’ll be here right now, it’s II pm, isn’t your birthday still an hour away? Don’t worry, I’ll be there.” Natalie gently coaxed her best friend, but she had no choice but to close the unfinished documents, pack her things, and quickly leave.
“Hi! Happy birthday!”
A handsome, seemingly romantic guy approached Alina in a striking wine-red suit, his neat undercut hair made him more attractive. However, Alina walked past him, with just a nod as a basic polite greeting. She took a few steps forward and met another guy with a confident look and a passionate look in his eyes. love stopped in front of Alina, blocking her steps Looking at his appearance, he looks like a real playboy, a flower-loving dude with the first two buttons of his shirt undone, creating a liberal look, and a handsome face that stands out to others. The impression from the first sight
“Alina! Are you satisfied with the birthday party I organized for you?”
“Ah uhh okay” Alina hesitated, nodded slightly, looked around, and saw everyone happily talking and laughing, she smiled but there was still some emptiness in her heart that she couldn’t put into words.
Alina quickly clinked the glass of wine in her hand with this guy then said thank you, then immediately ignored him and lefi as an excuse to pick up a friend, creating a certain distance from the men who
approached her.
Alina took a bottle of red wine and found a hidden corner. She down quietly, sipping the sweetness of the wine a
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Chapter 20
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Even though today was her birthday. Alina felt empty in her heart. Having fun at the party were mostly people who were m very close to her, even some people she was meeting for the first time. Alina opened her phone and accessed the message section, and on the screen, there was only one message: “Are you Tree today?” Can you celebrate my birthday with me?” but she waited all day today with no response.
“Darius, you’re so cold, not even a congratulatory message, do you have to push me so far away?” Alina whispered to herself, the corner of her lips curled into a smile, mocking her unrequited feelings,
For all these years, Alina has always known that Darius only had feelings for Natalie, Ironically, Natalie is also her most important friend, but that doesn’t mean Alina is jealous of Natalie because she knows Natalie’s love is not based on her. where Darius is. Strictly speaking, Alina and Darius are in the same situation, both having an unrequited love for the same person that cannot work, but she still wants to be stubborn for once. She doesn’t want to miss someone important to her in the future, so whether it’s been 3 years or 10 years, Alina still crazy pursues Darius, but there are times like now when she feels a bit sad because of the coldness. His personality, stripped of its outer shell, Alina is just a weak girl who wants to be loved
The party finally gradually came to an end, and everyone regretfully said goodbye. Just about ten minutes ago this place was still noisy and bustling, but now the atmosphere has cooled down a lot, Alina also walked out. Saying thank you and goodbye to everyone who came to celebrate her birthday, until there were only a few people left packing their things and to leave, Natalie hurriedly walked in front of Alina. In her hand was a bouquet of fresh flowers and a birthday gift box that she had prepared in advance. Natalie was still wearing her office clothes that had not yet been changed. Her long, loose hair preparing was a bit tangled in the gentle breeze. bye. Natalie knew she was late, her face immediately changed 360 degrees, and her apologetic eyes looked at Alina
“Happy birthday my friend”
Alma angrily sat down to pour wine. A full glass seemed about to overflow. Alina remained silent from beginning to end. pushing the glass of wine in front of Natalie, wanting her to drink it all.
“Come on, sorry I’m late, but I’ve been preparing this birthday present for a long time!”
“If you still consider me a sister, then drink this glass of wine. Whatever you do wrong, you deserve to be punished.”
“Are you serious?” Natalie rolled her eyes, she couldn’t drink, Alina knew this well.
“Why not?” Alina still maintained her cold appearance, her expression couldn’t be more serious. She sat with her arms crossed in front of her chest, waiting for her best friend to apologize to her.
Natalie hesitated, not knowing what to do. Her eyes looked pleadingly at Alina, asking for forgiveness, but what she received in return was the other person’s silence. Natalie sadly reached out her hand to receive the overflowing glass of wine. The moment her hand touched the glass, Alina quickly grabbed it first and drank it all in one gulp before Natalie’s surprised
EYEL
“Hey, what are you doing? Why drink so much? The party is over, it’s just the two of us here, there’s no need to drink so stubbornly: Natalie grabbed the glass of wine from Alina’s hand, but unfortunately, she was a step too late, it had already been drunk by Alina.
Natalie looked at Alina’s red cheeks and guessed that she had drink a lot today, but she didn’t seem very happy. What happened to Alina!
“Alina Are you unhappy?
“No, today is my birthday. It’s a shame you’re late. If you had come earlier you would have seen how exciting the party was today: Alt seemed to be guilty, she tried to smile to hide her feelings
Natalie has known Alina for so many years. She is not a good person at hiding her emotions. As long as Alina changes a little, Natalie can immediately recognize it, but what can make her Drink to this extent?
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