Leo and Evan were awe-struck to the point they could not even blink their eyes. Even though Ziya and Emily wore masks, how could they not identify their beloved girls? They could easily recognize them.
Even though Evan had seen Lillie in some formal parties, this was the first time he had seen her dancing. He really could not believe himself because he detested entertainment after his mom had gone missing. But after seeing her dancing like air, he did not know what happened to him. He really enjoyed it. After his mother's disappearance, he hated all kinds of entertaining activities. He used to accompany his mom to the theatre, theme parks, and even parties. But after she had gone missing, he detested everything that reminded him of his mom. There were some days he even detested himself for being unlucky. He envied his classmates. Even though he had some trustworthy friends, they did not assist him. Only Leo who was a little domineering acted as if he didn't hear him. First, Leo will ask. If he did not agree, he will order him. Even when ordering didn't work, he will threaten him. With such a person with him, how could he not go as he wished? So, he had to accompany him. But the cruel thing was, Leo just asked him to accompany him because he only wanted to escape from his sister Lillie. Leo's sister will ask some silly requests when they were out. So, just to escape from her, Leo sacrificed him. He could not bring himself too rude to her as she was so cute when she was asking her silly questions. So, he will do what she asked. And, he enjoyed their company. After his mom had gone missing, they were the one who was close to him.
Thinking of him, Evan searched for Leo. After finding him beside the Vice-Chairman, he seemed to remember something. He took a closer look at his friend and found out that he was starring on the stage very concentrating as if he would miss something very important if he lacks concentration. He followed his line of sight and found out the person he was looking keenly at.
'So, she was his love?'
'She would suit him' he thought and continued ogling at Emily.
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After finishing their program, all the students bowed before leaving.
Nina messaged someone and instantly, the dark stage was shone brightly. Everyone's attention was piqued towards the stage.
The background image was changed into a new one. But what made them surprise was, that image had nothing to do with today's function. Then why was it projected now?
In that picture, they saw a girl who was wearing an exquisite gown at a grand party. But some of them felt the girl looked familiar.
Just then someone screamed, "Isn't that RV's limited edition hand-made gown?"
"What?" Every single person was astonished.
"If it is true, then who is she? Didn't RV say that it was not for sale? She is younger, beautiful though. Is she a model? But I don't think I have seen her before. But she seems familiar though"
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Following that person, many felt that girl was familiar.
"Yes, after you say so, she seems familiar to me"
"Mm, I too think so"
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Ziya, and Lillie who had not gone off the stage, looked at Emily.
Others might not recognize but how could they did not recognize Emily, their best friend. Since the girl who spoke earlier was near the student president who still kept the mike on, everyone heard her. But they were surprised to see the trembling Emily. Emily was not the kind of person who fears for nothing. Since her reaction after seeing the photo was not that good, they knew there must be something that made her like this. They were also angered who had posted this photo today and why?
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"Isn't she Emily of our class?"
Some students recognized her.
"Yeah, It's her" Some responded.
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"RV said this dress was for his beloved girl. Then, is she his beloved girl?"
Someone started the long-faded rumor. Hearing this, everyone was shocked.
Since it was their silver jubilee day, the management called some media friends. Seeing the interesting news, all of them took several photos of the photo projected.
On the stage, Emily was shuddering much. Her knees lost strength. Seeing her in this state, Ziya and Lillie supported her.
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The more shocked one was none other than Evan. This all happened in just merely a minute. He did not expect his simple action would cause this much problem to Emily. Who was the one who dared to cast this? Do they have any death wish? If he knew who caused this, he surely would never spare him.
He wanted to go to the stage and expose his identity as RV. But he was reminded of his contract with Leo. So, he looked at Leo. Seeing Leo nodding his head, he felt thankful for his understanding.
He rushed towards the stage and held Emily's hand. He gave an intense gaze to the crowd and shouted.
"What are you talking about? Is this have anything to do with you all? No, right? Then why are you spreading rumors? All of you just shut your mouth"
Until now, not many knew the girl who danced just now was none other than Emily. But seeing Evan's action, they found it out.
Those who talked aloud felt ashamed and closed their mouth. But some of them felt wronged and argued back.
"It's right that we don't have anything to do with her or RV. But who do you think you are? What right do you have to yell at us? And, is there anything wrong with what we said? What we said is true. Isn't the dress she wore is designed by RV? Then, didn't he say this dress was for his beloved? Then, why was she wearing that dress? Isn't that clear she was his beloved girl?"
Meanwhile, Emily was staggered to see someone holding her hands. When she saw it was Evan, her uneasiness faded instead her heart was filled with anxiety.
'Why is he here? Did he saw what happened? Did he also think like them?'
She immediately shuddered with that thought. And, when she heard him shouting angrily, she could not help but smile. She was so happy and enjoyed the warmth of his hands. But, as soon as she heard someone arguing back, she feared. Feared that he would believe those words.
"Even so, is there any problem for you? What does that have to do with you?"
Hearing his words, Emily could not help but look up to see his reaction. But his firmness made her heart shatter into pieces. She did not want him here to see her like this.
When Ziya heard him, she just only wanted to cut him into million pieces. When she saw him support Emily, she thought he was a good person. But now, seeing him adding fuel to fire, she rushed forward to beat him up. But, someone stopped her. When she looked at the person, she was astonished.
"What do you mean by this Lillie? Seeing him bad-mouthing Emily, how can you stay and stand still?"
"Ziya dear, wait for a moment. Let's wait and watch. Today we are not going to fight instead we are going to watch them"
Lillie smiled as she patted Ziya and dragged her aside.
When she saw Evan here, she was not that shocked as she knew he also studied in the same class as her brother. But when she saw him holding hands with Emily, she was truly dumbfounded. But when she cracked her brain, she understood everything.
'Didn't Evan brother say he designed this dress for his love? But, Emily wore that dress. It only meant that she is his love. So, all this while, I am searching for ghee with butter on my hands. But, Emily is loving someone else'
But when she saw Emily's anxious face, she thought she missed something.
'She was trembling in fear a moment before. But now, she seemed very anxious. Why?'
After adding and subtracting she finally concluded, 'Is Evan brother and Emily's Evan same? Evan brother also attended that boring parties only to see Emily. The same goes for Emily. I am not sure whether they had attended the same party, but I am pretty sure that they attended those parties on the same day. Emily said Evan's birthday is next month. Isn't Evan brother's birthday also next month? There may be one or two coincidences. But here, there are too many coincidences to believe it was a coincidence. So, I am 99.9% sure that Emily likes Evan brother and Evan brother likes Emily'
Lillie smiled with satisfaction and thought, 'My life has so much interesting secrets'
After settling Ziya aside, she explained everything she calculated to Ziya. Ziya was also surprised to hear this. But she also thought something that Lillie did not. But decided to stay quiet.