"We are as responsible for Rosalind's death. So, don't you dare back out now. We all have our secrets which is making us feel guilty. Own up to it and help me find who killed her."
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Valerie Hudson and Brianna Sawyer left their small town life and...
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No matter how many Red Carpets I had attended, I still received the satisfaction of making a dramatic entry. Every eye in the Town Hall was on me. While some praised my choice in fashion and accessories, others gossiped behind me back about my bitchy attitude. And then there were the guys, who eyed me with lust and desire.
My butterfly sleeved gown hugged all of my curves like second skin. Although the dress was floor length, my golden heels prevented the bottom to touch the carpeted hall. All of the accessories shone in the golden lights, illuminating my immediate surroundings.
I smiled a little when my eyes landed on Derek and his parents. They had a huge glow on their face as I made my way towards them. For people who just found out their daughter was murdered, they sure outdid themselves with this grand celebration. Although, it was all going to go tumbling down soon.
As the hosts of the posh event, the McAllister family socialised with everybody present in the crowded room. Maplebirch was a small town, but the people filled the Hall completely.
I walked over to the mini bar set up and let my eyes wander around, knowing all of the options I had. As much as I fancied myself a drink, I was holding back. To confront Derek without messing up, I needed all of my senses with me.
My body became more relaxed as my eyes fell on the friendly couple. Valeria and Blake were exchanging pleasantries with the Mcallister's with their hands intertwined together.
I had seen many people in love and I loved some of them very much and never wished any problem in their relationship, but seeing my best friend next to that man made me forget about all of those perfect couples.
I had never seen the two of them try hard to impress each other or mask their flaws. They were always upfront about who they were and asked the other person to accept them. I guess that's what made their relationship realistic.
I brainstormed for anything and everything I could use to make Blake feel flustered because it was so much fun seeing him suffer. Valerie had pointed out how my bully side came out everytime I saw Blake, but I just could not help it. He was so innocent all the time. The only time when I could not get smug with him was when we went to free Lenny and he was fighting with the goons.
Blake was a very strong minded man. I respected him so much and he had no idea about it. I even managed to hide it from Valerie. When my friend first mistook him to be shy but observant, I pointed out that this was his secondary trait. First being a very chatty and humorous. Blake had a sharp sense of humour. Whenever he said something witty, he always earned a hearty guffaw from me and I was a very difficult person to please.
Once the couple walked over to where I was standing, Valerie ordered a water and chugged it down immediately upon receiving it. She had a very unusual habit of drinking lots of water whenever she was stressed. That was the reason why she was the only one who radiantly glowed during exams and the rest of us looked like the dead.
