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.

guys and a lady—walked out of the

familiar and when they walked closer to me, I recognized

I knew they were my classmates as well,

not in the room? We’re all waiting for you.” The tall and skinny guy on the left started teasing

only been a few years

slight frustration. “See, I happened to bump into our talented lady here and have been trying to get her

more embarrassed than before.

long. Seems like you’ve

used to be a nerd,

I politely gave a

the fun inside?

my friend.” I pondered for a few seconds before I continued, “How about this; I’ll go greet the rest inside but I’ll join you guys

leave

words. She waved her hand dismissively and said, “All right, all right. I’ll let you off

classmates, so I did not want to strain

for the others’ arrival. Before heading in with Vicky and Xenia, I texted Nicholas to

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

by my classmates and bombarded

my head vigorously in

the relevant news on

reckoned the best way out was to bite through it and negate

brink of crumbling, Xenia got me out of the tough spot. “Move back, all

to it and followed her to

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

a mouthful of beverage down and heaved slightly before greeting her. “Hi, Jennie. Yes,

Jennie, and I used to be roommates

university, I had only become close