One Afternoon

Chapter 33 - The Balcony Scene

Third Person PoV

George slammed his hands on the table when he learned Liliana was getting engaged to Tiffany. The news about the engagement was all over the news, with photos of the couple be the front page. George is not happy, and he thinks that Liliana is being too much.

"What are you doing?"

Selena, George's girlfriend, was surprised to see the state of her home office.

"I permitted you to work in my office, but I didn't tell you to redecorate the room. Oh- did you watch the news? Your ex is engaged."

Selena smirk.

"Shut up. Make me a sandwich or something. Leave me be."

Selena raised an eyebrow.

"Make you a sandwich?! I bought the clothes you wore, the food you ate and even the phone you use! Do I need to tell the world that you're even using MY money to start a business that will only bring you in debt? George, face the music. You wouldn't survive without me. This must be how Liliana felt when she was with you, and she had enough after ten whole years!"

George glared at Selena, but he couldn't do anything. She is right- without Selena's input, he wouldn't be able to continue living lavishly.

"Don't test my patient—you're my girlfriend. Of course, you have to give me evrything that you have. Aren't me a couple?"

Selena sighed.

"The sex wasn't even that good, to be honest. But I don't know why I stayed. Anyway, clean this room before I get back today. Or else you would have to sleep on the couch tonight."

Selena leaves for work while George continues to curse the newly engaged couple.

"Wait-"

George suddenly has an idea of how to make easy money.

"Since Liliana is now part of the Astoria family, rumors are bound to be problematic for her. I have to tip the media, and they will do the rest of the job for me."

George laughed.

A few days later,

"Tiff, I can explain. I can assure you that I have never touched drugs before. This article is false. And that picture was taken when I went to the beach with my friends from college. I don't know how they managed to get my picture that I don't even know existed."

Tiffany smiled at Liliana, who seemed to be in panic mode.

"This is normal. Rumors like this tend to happen whether you like it or not. So don't make any comment on it. Let the team handle the aftermath of such rumors. Anyway, you look amazing in that dress. Are you ready for your first soirée?"

Liliana nodded.

"But I have no idea what I should say. I have never been in any event as such before. Any tips?"

Tiffany hummed.

"Just smile and follow my lead."

Liliana nodded before she made sure she looked presentable in the mirror. That's when Tiffany stood behind her while making sure there was not even a smudge on her lips.

"Shall we?"

Liliana took Tiffany's hand and left their room toward the car waiting for them. When they arrived at the venue, Tiffany was the first to walk out before offering her hand for Liliana to take. As soon as the couple made it out together, all eyes were on them. Liliana noticed how some guests would whisper to one another, probably talking about the rumors published today.