Love the Second Time Around Novel

Chapter 96 Blinded

Astounded, I looked at the young lady holding onto my hand for a few seconds before my senses came back.

What a small world, indeed, to be able to bump into Vicky here!

She was smiling so brightly and led me along while grabbing my hand.

“It’s been long after graduation but it seems like you didn’t change much, Liliana. I was so disappointed when you said you wouldn’t come! Almost everyone who can make it is here today. It’ll be more enjoyable with everyone present.”

“The reunion is held here?” I asked in surprise.

“Yeah. It was in the message that I’ve sent in the group chat. Don’t worry; you’ve come to the right place.”

I was instantly at a loss for words. I had chosen to have dinner there since Nicholas had said that the restaurant offered standalone private rooms. I booked the place in order to avoid getting caught by reporters.

Therefore, even though the restaurant was expensive, I went ahead with it.

I had muted the WhatsApp chat group with my university classmates long ago so I did not see the message Vicky was referring to. Had I known the class reunion’s location was at the same place, I would definitely have chosen another restaurant.

“Vicky,” Though I felt bad, I still went ahead to break the news to her. “I’m actually not here to attend the class party. I’ve got a date with my friend.”

Vicky was initially taken aback but then followed with an unbothered look. “The fact that we’ve met unintentionally just shows that we are destined to bump into each other! Your friend is coming too, right? Ask your friend to join us later. Someone will foot the bill tonight.”

Had I not agreed to meet Nicholas in the first place, I might have changed my mind and accepted her invitation because of her enthusiasm.

“Vicky, I really can’t take up your invitation. I-I have something important to discuss with my friend today. But I’ll join you guys for the next class party.”

“Liliana, aren’t you being a little too cold?” Vicky finally sounded unhappy.

I sighed softly, unsure of what to say.

people—two guys and a lady—walked out of the room at the end

when they walked closer to me,

I knew they were my classmates as well, except I was unsure of their

why are you outside and not in the room? We’re all waiting for you.” The tall and skinny guy on

chuckled. “It’s only been a few years but you’ve

here and have been trying to get her to join us. Since you

only made me more embarrassed than before. I could only

been long. Seems like

gradually came back. He used to be a nerd, but he had changed so much over

looking great, too.” I

fun inside? You’re literally here already,”

it’s pure coincidence. I’m here to meet my friend.” I pondered for a few seconds before I continued, “How about this; I’ll go

such a circumstance that it would not look good for me to leave just like that, so I figured I’d compromise and meet everyone for a

“All right, all right. I’ll let you off this time. But if we have another party in the future, you can’t refuse

after all, still classmates, so

the entrance to wait for the others’ arrival. Before

were all familiar faces. Those youthful university days started to replay in my

I was surrounded by my classmates and bombarded with questions

head vigorously in an

found the relevant news on Twitter, and

what more could I say? I reckoned the best way out was to

the brink of crumbling, Xenia got me out of the tough spot. “Move back, all you nosy-parkers. Let’s go over there, Liliana. Jennie Blanc is there,

hurriedly agreed to it and followed

late. Oh, so you’re Liliana? It’s been a long time.” The lady who had been sitting on the couch smiled at me

down and heaved slightly before greeting her. “Hi, Jennie. Yes, it’s been some time since

to be roommates in

of university, I had only become close