The third point of view:
Cecil was still around, Emerald couldn't tell whether to be exhilarated or depressed about the news. Fernandez was solved, why was she still hanging around? Could it be that she heard the news of his birthday and wanted to attend?
Though he dreaded meeting her knowing it would only remind him of her words today, he still somehow hoped she would somehow attend.
The moment he stepped on the red carpet, his eyes had swept over the crowd, trying to pick her out, and had almost given up hope when he sensed a gaze.
Though many eyes were on him, Emerald felt this one was special and had turned around in time to see a figure hiding behind another guest. Perhaps she should have tried to conceal that blonde hair of hers with a sackcloth while hiding - she would have been unrecognizable then.
He snorted, she was hiding from him? It was satisfying to know he wasn't the only person shying away from meeting the other.
