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She turned back to Lando, her heart pounding in her chest. «You don't have to stay if you're uncomfortable..» she said, her voice softer now.

Lando's jaw tightened, and for a moment, she thought he might actually walk away. But then he exhaled sharply, his shoulders relaxing just a fraction. «I'm not uncomfortable..» he said, though it sounded more like he was convincing himself than her.

«Really? Because you seem...» Milaine trailed off, searching for the right word.

«Seem what?» he asked, his tone challenging but not unkind.

She stayed silent for a few seconds, trying to find words to describe his behavior .. then she utteted finally , her eyes meeting his «Distant.»

He didn't respond right away, his eyes searching hers like he was looking for something—an answer, maybe, or a hint to know what she was thinking or feeling ... That's when he saw how nervous she actually looked, You won't notice it at first because she is really good at putting up a facade and hiding beneath it .. She might have fooled everyone into thinking she was fine .. But He could see it .

«I'm not distant..» he said, he knew he was acting like an emotional moody child.. But he just didn't know how to act around her knowing that she has a partner now .. Not that it matters or it should be any different but .. He couldn't help it .. «Just thinking about the new season, The pressure and stuff.»

Milaine nodded slightly at Lando's words, though her eyes searched his face for something—anything—that felt genuine. When she found none, she simply looked away, pressing her lips into a thin line. She took another sip of her wine, her fingers tightening around the stem of the glass.

Another server passed by, and Milaine turned without hesitation, grabbing another glass of white wine. She didn't bother sipping this time; instead, she tipped her head back and downed
all the glass in one go.

She grabbed another glass and thanked the server .. The silence between them felt heavier with every passing second.
She didn't count how many glasses of wines she drank as the silence just grew ten times more awkward... But she could feel a little more tipsy by every second..

Lando's gaze remained fixed on her, his expression unreadable. He noticed the slight tremor in her hand as she held the glass, the way her shoulders rose and fell with each breath, the way her eyes darted around the room, as if searching for an escape. The six glasses of wine she drank in the span of 30 minutes..

Most people wouldn't notice these things—her stable facade was convincing. But he saw through it. He somehow did.

She brought the glass to her lips again, finishing it off in a second gulp before setting it back on the tray of another passing server.

Lando tilted his head slightly, his brows furrowing. «Where are you staying in London?»

The question caught her off guard, and she blinked at him, surprised that he decided to have a conversation «What?»

«In London.» he repeated, his voice quieter and softer now. «Where are you staying?»

«Oh.» she said, exhaling softly. She was caught off guard. «With my mom and stepfather. They live in Kensington.»

«Kensington, huh? Fancy,» Lando said with a teasing smile, but his tone becoming more was light ..

Milaine managed a small laugh. «Yeah, Ralph—my stepfather—he's... well, let's just say he likes to live comfortably.»