[Flashback Pt.3]
...It was already 5:00 pm, 60 minutes before the party.
Meanwhile at the shopping district...
Evermitch wanders around the shopping district, stopping at every shop that catches her interest. Trying to decide on a particular gift to buy for her big brother.
But she can't decide what to choose.
Sitting down on the nearby bench, she heaves out a sigh and glances at her wristwatch.
55 minutes to go before the party starts.
Pulling out her phone, she sent a text to Mirainne, asking for help.
|[Evermitchie]
|
|'Mirainne, need ur help rn.'
|
She replied seconds later.
|[2_Glasses_N_2_Eyes]
|
|' What's the matter, couz? Trouble?'
|
|[Evermitchie]
|
|'Any suggestions on what to buy? Idk what kind of present I should get for big bro. And the party's about to start within less than an hour.'
|
Her phone suddenly rang not long after. It appears that Mirainne wants to talk. Answering it, Evermitch held it in her ear.
She could hear upbeat music from the background.
"Why don't you get him something unusual?"
Evermitch sighs, an exasperated expression on her face. "Like what? I've been here forever."
"Hmm..a figurine!"
"And what does he plan to do with it? Suggest something more useful."
"Manga! He can read it in his free time!"
"But he's not an otaku, he's not interested in anime either."
Humming, her bespectacled cousin darts her eyes everywhere, thinking. "Oh! How about a pocket watch!! I heard that he has been wanting to have one out of curiosity. And it's pretty classy and convenient too. But if it's too handful, just buy him a new sweater instead."
Evermitch kept quiet for a moment, then sighed. "No, it's fine. I'll get his initials engraved there. But it might take very long though."
"No worries! I'll just inform him later. I have to go now, Au revoir!"
"Yeah, Adios. See ya later." Ending the call, she pockets her phone and picks up her bag.
Standing up, she looks at the sky in determination.
"Let's do this."
...
2 hours later in the Cleis Estate...
Bright colorful lights laminates and the booming of upbeat music was heard coming from the large speakers that reverberated throughout the whole mansion. The energetic guests danced along to the music with enthusiasm accompanied by the DJ bobbing his head to the beat, while manipulating his equalizers, matching the crowd's positive vibes.
The lively venue was being held inside the manor's ballroom, with a modern-themed setting. It was organized by Mirainne. Banners and colorful balloons are displayed on the front stage, with a huge golden balloon letter saying 'Happy 21st Birthday Johannes Cleis'. The grand seat beneath it designated for the birthday celebrant was vacant, as the said person is currently occupied.
YOU ARE READING
That Mysterious Little Boy I met Under the Tree
Mystery / Thriller3 years ago, Johannes Cleis found his little sister on the street. Bloody and lifeless. Swearing to find the murderer who killed her, he went to investigate the ones responsible for her death. Fast forward to the present time, he made a mistake that...
