Talk Of The Town ✔️

19

Anya picked Saturday, day six, to end her career, ruin her reputation and shatter her relationships.

Noah should hate you for whatever you're planning to do.

Love Venom keeps sending her similar messages with a countdown throughout the week. Anya seized the opportunity, though. She spent as much time as possible with Noah, whether at lunch or cosy coffee shops, obsessing over autumnal desserts.

All these memories will be priceless after he'll hate her forever.

Anya came up with a plan. If there is one person who can help her without letting the person be aware of her true intentions, it's Heidi. Her neighbour and the renowned magistrate's daughter, who got kidnapped three weeks after her birthday, is a certified party animal.

"You've been making quite the buzz around the city," Heidi said when Anya went to her place. "Sorry about the wedding."

Anya refrained from reminding her that the wedding was more than a month ago. She instead focused on the proper words to gain Heidi's full attention.

"The city has been very kind to me, but I'm afraid I haven't given enough back." Clicking her tongue, she confessed, "I never threw a party, invited all the cool people and had some real fun."

"Then, you are at the right place. I've always sent invites to your house whenever I hosted parties. You either didn't attend or stayed for less than fifteen minutes."

"That's the old Anya. The new one would appreciate your help."

Grinning, Heidi grabbed her hand and dragged her towards the couch in the vast beige and gold-themed living room.

"Now, we're speaking my language. I would need a few details from you."

"Sure, ask me anything."

"Is there a specific occasion or day for the party?"

"I would prefer to have it this upcoming Saturday. The rest of my days, including weekends, are booked."

"Any specific requirement for drinks?"

"If you mean alcohol, go for it. The diverse, the better and maybe some recreational drugs."

Picking her glass of mimosa, she remarked, "I like you even more."

"You'll have to take care of it. I don't know much about drugs. My guests should have fun."

"Cocaine, marijuana, Molly"

"Take your pick. You are the daughter of a magistrate."

"I'm conscious of my father's job, thank you very much. He is always busy and never interferes in my personal life, as long as I live in this big house. You know I'm an only child, an heiress like you, right?"

Anya hasn't pondered that far, although it's a fact that she is the sole heiress of her parents' business and wealth.

"Where can we have the party?" She asked, returning to the topic.

"Here, my father is out of the country and will not return anytime soon."

"Okay, what about the guests? I don't have many people to invite, but I'd prefer a big crowd."

Winking, Heidi bragged, "Leave that to me. The 'it' crowd will be here."

"Food"