Third Person's POV:
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHmj89Gx0H6
"Ew... That's so disgusting," Anna exclaimed after viewing Jackson's weird combination of liquor.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡahQdgNEaxM
"Disgusting? This is the most sweetest combo of drink, honey... Wanna try?" He asked slurredly and winked.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCIFBqBuqVe
"No, please, I'm more than happy with my ice cream," she said and licked the spoon, making him gulp the hot liquid in one go.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhXUVXTblkT
"Okay... I don't think I can be here and controlled anymore," he muttered under his breath and stood up from the couch they shared.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxVA5yVOY3V
It's a common thing for Jackson to drink like a fish and babble nonsense in celebration.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3eAbqu4mPe
He gave her a final look and left for the dance floor to distract himself from the weird sensation building up.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6qF4zvHOYn
"And once again I'm all alone," she groaned annoyingly and stuffed the whole ice cream.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4wVwgvkLBD
Leena and her mother Aleena were busy with their family friends. Anna scanned the room with bored eyes to find anyone who could give her company.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAYDpQZAXnP
"Seems like you are looking for your next prey," the familiar sharp feminine voice beamed from the opposite of her. Amber moved forward and took the place once Jackson had.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVTIinzkrum
From the way she stared, it's clear for Anna that the model isn't here for a friendly chat. Anna just remained silent and averted her gaze to the crowd.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN3rw2u6Ewb
"How much? How much did he pay for you to be his date?" she got straight to the point.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGt4Hcp8iTu
"I'm sorry?"
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0z90UZHGoo
"Uh... Okay, don't play this game with me... I'll double the amount..." She took out a stack of money and extended it to Anna, who was stunned by her words.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡniLnZINFwy
"Miss Augustine, if you are that rich, you could fund for social well-being and poor orphanages. I don't want your money because I have a stable income of my own."
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXkiDM0vBWJ
"Don't be so full of yourself, Miss Walker... I'll give you anything you want, but you need to stay away from my man."
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtaJEVmL0lG
"Miss, I never tried to get the attention of Jackson or tried to make him mine. It's so silly of you to offer money for me to leave him."
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZX5zzkZSMu
"I need him back!" Amber shouted and rose up.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7gmhN4X483
"Okay, cool down Miss... I don't know if you would get him back or not... You should have thought about it before cheating behind his back, but I could assure you one thing: I won't be an obstacle in your path," Anna said calmly and got up.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbXi2IRrw38
"What does that mean? Did he lie to me?" Amber questioned curiously.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxtqzQmDKWx
Anna just grinned at her question and left the area.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf1kxvDuZ5C
The only intention of Amber to get back Jackson is to get back to her early position, which is well known for Jackson... The whole love thing Jackson had with Amber is to provoke Anna, which was an utter failure.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTyS6hOgC5b
Anna left the bar area and strode to the snack area, which was kind of empty. Most of the sweets and baked items are delivered by her own bakery shop, and the anniversary cake of course, specially designed by Anny for her beloved friend this morning. She took a plate and started to fill it with sweets, cooked cakes, and doughnuts.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCY4Vw5c0yd
"Hey! It's not for you, fatty aunty," she stopped chewing the candies and turned around to see two cute little creatures, one in a royal blue princess gown and the other in a suit, holding a water gun pointed at Anna.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNPOIj19j5a
"Well, I don't see anywhere written it's only for kids," she said simply and continued adding more items to her plate.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiMXalNveOt
"Don't mess with Mancinis...Drop the plate or we will shoot you, fatty," the little boy said in his cute squeaky voice, which she ignored completely.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNCkhE7KnVb
"It's the final warning for you, lady... Drop the plate or I'll shoot you," the four-year-old little girl said.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPgONvtLh6V
"Go ahead," Anna says mockingly, making the kids annoyed.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYTGufSmZ0D
They take out water balls from their tiny backpacks and aim at Anna's head.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbUeauFxA86
In a blink of an eye, they throw the balls, hitting her head like tennis balls. The plate drops on the floor like a reflex action. Her top part is completely wet and dripping.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBtKhJqRXea
"What the hell!" She cries out and turns around. The kiddos give a gummy smile and move towards the table where snacks are kept.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFysk5mr2hR
"Told you not to mess with the Mancini kids," the boy says nonchalantly and grabs a few cookies, sharing them with his little sister.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvDTE8XD9Og
"You... You two are unbelievable!" She says in horror and glares at them. The little girl giggles lightly at her reaction and continues munching.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwfDbbU0IBh
"She is so funny!" The boy jokes and giggles with his sister as if they are watching a clown.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwutrtSiiGW
Anna wipes away the wetness with tissue and gives them an alarming look.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ60LNhDTAbD
"You know what, kiddos... Aunty doesn't mind if they're Mancini's kids or Blake's kids... You will get what you deserve," she says devilishly with a mischievous smile. She takes two bowls containing chocolate syrup and pours the content on the little ones' heads in one go smoothly and effortlessly.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6KnTdOLsbc
The kiddos just stand like statues and glance at each other. They weren't expecting a chocolate shower as punishment.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw7yA8iAoz8
"Wow... Now you two look incredibly funny and cute," she says with a broad smile.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf4UldLcFep
"We will tell Mama," the boy yells.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCLQv7fRqbt
"Go ahead... Actually, I want to see your Mama and tell her about your little acts."
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxK4QQpPuRp
"Really? Then what did you do as an adult!!"
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsmty0HgA0v
"Mr. Mancini, I think you have been brought up like a spoiled brat and there is no distinction between adults or kids. If you have done something devilish, you will be repaid in the same way. This is the simplest form of punishment I could give you as an adult."
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHZl6gRuAVe
"Marco... Sofia... Where are you?" A female voice beams into the room. The kids snap their heads to the source of the voice and grin mischievously.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFc7qnauqJw
"Mama!! We are over here!!!" Both of them yell at once.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNLNJG7L2tv
Anna, who was confident to meet the kids' parents at once, now feels panicked. It's obvious the kids would tell what happened with a sprinkle of imagination.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8BeN6YMtQC
"Shhh, don't yell," she tries to control the yelling ones but in vain.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNvpC2MjWwF
"Uhhh babies, where are you?"
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQCjLawttqh
"In the corner, Mama!!" Marco yells.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFYYwU6RS18
Anna feels alarmed before the kids could hold her till their mom comes; she runs to the left side of the room, which is dim.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4CnogRmcF5
"Ouch!" She stumbles and falls on the floor after colliding with someone.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHXi8lvShdJ
"Oops... I am so sorry..." A gentle female voice echoes in the room. The lady helps her to get up.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSfkrjtPGxo
"Uh, that's okay..." Anna says while rubbing her forearm.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3r9hvFKHoV
The lady, who is in a mermaid yellow gown, is taken aback by hearing her voice. For a minute, there is complete silence; the lady is staring at Anna, making her uncomfortable.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXzqgrhHSPY
"Thanks for the help..." Anna says softly and turns back. Before she could walk away, the lady grabs her right hand and pulls her towards the window side.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZNo9x5judF
She gasps with horror when she sees her face under the moonlight.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLHVCPF1FQQ
"Isabelle..." She utters in pure shock.
143Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbvbdVcbetZ
"No... No, I am not Isabelle." Anna, who is now equally shocked by hearing her twin sister's name, says almost like a whisper, breaking the hold and running out of the hall without turning back.
ns 18.68.41.148da2
