United/ sequel to Departed ZM

The Mystery Boy

*FLASHBACK*

* 4 YEARS AGO*

31 December
7 pm

Its been ages since I last went to a party and I have absolutely nothing to wear to this party tonight. I don't know what the hell am I going to wear.

Victoria, one of my friends at work is having a new year party tonight. I absolutely hate drunk parties and she knows it. Besides I don't even want to attend parties. The situation and condition I am in right now does not allow me to party. I don't want to socialise right now. I just want to be left alone.

But there is no choice. She wants me to badly attend the party. Maybe attending the party won't be a bad idea.

Sighing I drifted to the bathroom and hopped in for a hot shower. After a decent 45 minutes shower, I walked to my walk-in closet and searched for a dress to wear to the party.

Skipping through the shelves, my eyes fell upon the most perfect dress for tonight. It was a black frock that ended just above my knees with a black satin bow on the waist.

Taking it out, I spread it out on the bed and sat on the dresser to do my make-up and hair.

I straightened my hair to perfection and applied light make-up as I am not too much into it.

After everything was done, I pulled up my dress and firmly zipped it up.

Grabbing my clutch, I threw my phone and some other things into it and walked out of my house locking the door behind me.

I swiftly approached my Mercedes Benz.

Yes! This time its a Mercedes because I got bored of my old Audi. So why not change it!

I smoothly drove through the city and finally arrived at Victoria's place at 10 pm. It was huge. She had a fucking mansion to herself. Of course she would have it. She is the daughter of the boss of our company. The house is decorated and lighted to perfection and it seems as if the party is on full blast.

Sighing, I parked my car where all the other cars were parked and walked to the door of the house that is in front of me.

Alright. Its just a party. Put a facade on and attend the party. You can do it Zara.

Standing there, I decided to do something I haven't done in a while. I decided to be someone else. Someone who I am not. No boundaries, no restrictions. Absolute freedom. I decided to put on a different personality and attitude. I am going to enjoy this damn masquerade party. If nobody can see my face, then they don't need to know the real me tonight.

I am just a girl looking for happiness tonight. Nothing else! Just a night of stupid mistakes and fun.

I grab a mask from the stand and finally open the door to enter the huge house.

Tying the mask around my eyes, I walked in to enjoy the night.

" Hey darling. You made it." I heard Victoria screaming over the music.

I smiled widely at her and she immediately engulfed me in a tight hug.

" Yep. I did." I smirked at her.

She giggled and handed me a vodka shot.

" Go on! Have it and loosen up girl"

" How drunk are you Victoria?" I asked her giggling.

" I don't know." she said leaning in towards me and whispering in my ear.

She is definitely drunk.