18. 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠?

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The sounds of chatter, music, clinking glasses and dishes, laughter and footsteps are deafening despite being so low

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The sounds of chatter, music, clinking glasses and dishes, laughter and footsteps are deafening despite being so low. I could notice the small noise happening around and I hated it

The sheer amount of people surrounding me is staggering for me. They are at a distance yet I feel their eyes boring into me. Their undivided attention is suffocating me.

The bright lights flashed through the camera and affected me. I continue to readjust my cuffs in an attempt to blend in. Like I have a purpose here and faking my comfort

I don't know anyone here, I never to know anyone here. It's not my cup of tea. My mom, my aunt, my brother and sister in law are excellent at handling and addressing people. It's their lifestyle that they have set to succeed and here I am hidden even though I am in the spotlight

It's supposed to be Liam's party, in his honour and welcome. I never asked to be the centre of attention yet I knew this day would come. I had to come and introduce myself as the second son of Emily Carter

I didn't realise how much people especially the media would be interested in my life.

Taking a deep breath I rubbed my face to erase the questions that they threw at me continuously and that I wasn't able to handle properly

It's all right, it's finally over now

I shove my hands into the pockets of my pants to hide their shaking. Among the ocean of people, I notice Stella but Jasmine isn't there. I haven't seen her since the party started, maybe because I was too caught up as my mom was introducing me to our business partners

Where is she?

My legs automatically make their way towards Stella through the crowd. She turns to face me with a welcoming smile "Lucas! how was the interview?" She asks

Why is everyone asking the same thing?

I force my lips up for a smile, I know she means no harm yet this question is making me uncomfortable "It was okay. How are you doing?" I counter a question to change the topic. I was also not able to greet her

She gives me a small nod "I am good"

My gaze flickers around the hall once again trying to find the familiar face "hm I haven't seen Jasmine around" I mutter in a low tone. Stella raises her eyebrow at my words, a spark of interest shines in her eyes as she lets out a hum

"Why? Missing her?" She teases while bumping my shoulder with hers. I let out a scoff shaking my head and take a step back” What? No- I-i just" I shutter trying to figure out the right words "I am looking for Charlie, he was with her!" I blurt out showing my disinterest but it doesn't hide the heat near my ears

Stella chuckles shaking her head, I know she cannot believe it for even a second. I rub my ear and glance at her gingerly "sister in law" I say, my voice sounding more pleading than it should

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