Chapter 161
“Is there something to celebrate today? Why is there suddenly a firework display?”
“Man, I bet it costs a lot with that much fireworks.”
“Could it be that another billionaire is proposing to a young commoner?”
“Pffi. You‘ve read too many of those cheesy stories.”
“I mean, who‘s to say? How do you explain the long firework display then?”
“It‘s been going on for twenty minutes. When will it end? Is there more?”
“Beats me.”
“Let‘s wait and see.”
Walking through the crowd, Veronica was amused by what the people were buzzing about. What great imagination!
It wasn‘t until they squeezed through the crowd and back to the side of the road that their surroundings got a lot quieter.
“Thanks, Xavier. I really enjoyed the fireworks.”
“Don‘t mention it.”
“Though I see you as my brother, hey, short reckonings make long friends.”
Veronica giggled and suddenly glanced subconsciously across the road. With that, she turned back to Xavier, saying, “Wait here. I‘m gonna buy something across from here.”
“Okay.” He thought no further of it and stood waiting there just like that.
Then, he heard his ringtone. With that, he fished his phone out to find Melissa calling. His little sister had called a good few times throughout the night, and he finally answered this time.
“Melissa, W
made a feast seeing as it’s your birthday today, but I can‘t believe you decided to go AWOL?!”
my phone was on silent.
I‘d believe that! Don‘t think I‘ve got no idea what goes on in that little mind of yours! Veronica‘s leaving soon. You must
closer to Veronica, some of Veronica‘s personality had rubbed off on her, leading her to
“I‘m not.
“You swear?”
“I swear.”
if I‘d believe anything
Better correct that habit, or you
to her. Double–standard piece
scoffing as he realized she
Veronica had yet to return, he sent a text to his little sister. ‘Thanks for remembering my birthday, Melissa. I‘ll go back
many, but Melissa was the only one who remembered his birthday–no, she was the only person in the world to remember
after, Veronica crossed the road back to him with a couple of
asked, “What did you
Veronica deliberately teased him before leading him
jogged around the area, she
rest. After a ten minute walk, they finally arrived at the seating area
with a row of stone tables and benches. Although
the roadside. With that, the two walked further ahead and found a quiet spot
mosquitoes or other bugs around, so they didn‘t have to worry about
all places?” Xavier was
hungry, so I went and bought some supper.
small box from one of the paper bags and put it on the table. Then, she opened it to reveal a golden Pikachu
kid. Too bad we weren‘t well off, so I was always reluctant to get one.” While talking, she fished out a candle and
feeling bewildered, having no idea
you see.
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