Evelyn and Mantisha were busy choosing deserts there. They found that they both had a common liking to Caramel Pudding. So they started their exploration from it.
Mantisha did not have any idea about how many pairs of eyes were watching her every move. The moment she went to had the first bite, a voice hummed near her ear.
"I didn't expect you to be here, Tish."
Mantisha's hand froze. That voice... Somehow she felt that was unknown but also familiar. Slowly but steadily, she turned around. A figure towered her over, when she looked up, her spoon almost slipped off from her hand.
"You are looking ravishing." Albert's eyes glimmered with a strange light.
"Th... Thanks", almost out of a habit, she scratched her neck in nervousness.
"Now, that's not something the ladies of the nobles should do." Herbert also appeared behind him, " Of course our Tish can do it anytime out of nervousness."
'I. Am. Doomed.'
Mantisha almost was at a verge of breakdown. She really forgot about the Blacks. 'Why does these two brats appear when there are seniors in their family.
"We are here for the same reason as every Young Misses' and Young Masters' appearance." She looked at Albert in surprise. Could he just read her mind! Herbert was also amused. Why was Albert talking too much today!
"...To socialize, to increase funds, to please the Roys' and..." He paused for a second while looking at her doe like eyes, "...to find an ideal partner."
Mantisha: "..."
Herbert: "..."
Evelyn: "..."
Macy: "..."
Jenifer: "..."
Mantisha did not notice since when these two suspicious fellows are here. She was not sure about how much they listened either. Jenifer was the first to break silence.
Covering her mouth with her hands she almost screamed,
"O My God! First Young Master Black is flirting with Miss Sen!"
*Awkward Silence*
Guests around were all looked at them. Whispers and gossips started to break.
Herbert was speechless. He himself was stunned by Albert's approach. Albert seemed unmoved. He still had his unreadable expression on.
A few meters away Andrew was sweating. He worriedly looked at Steven as he saw him tightening his grip around his glass. His expression looked frightening, as if he was going to devour someone raw. Andrew cursed god knew who, under his breath. This party and these people were getting into his nerves.
Mantisha was also very uncomfortable, she brushed her eyes past everybody's suspicious gazes 'And I thought this guy had a great IQ', she sneered at Albert's nonchalant attitude.
Beside her, Evelyn was enjoying her heart's content. Though she was quite sympathetic towards Mantisha but her love for gossips was more evident. For this cause, she joined entertainment news' desk. She was looking for a great drama and there, they were creating one. She took a bite of her pudding as she looked relaxed.
"Young Master Black is so outstanding. I'm sure that the news of him choosing a date just needs to go out, and thousands of capable, young talents from prestigious families will line up in front of his house." Mantisha rebuked while maintaining an enchanting smile.
Macy and Jenifer widened their eyes in suprise. Did she just ignore Young Master Black's 'oh so obvious' hint!
"Too bad that I, Albert Black, am not interested on those kind of persons. I would rather stand still and wait in front of the house, of the person I like." Albert told still looking at her. He tone was as calm as the announcer of weather forecast.
Evelyn almost clapped her hands. This was the drama she was waiting for.
Herbert couldn't take that anymore. He was a flirt, nobody would take him seriously even if he bent his knees and ask someone out. But if these open flirting of his reserved brother went out, the numerous questions they were going to be asked tomorrow were giving him a headache.
Mantisha pursed her lips, this guy was doing it deliberately right? Fine, she was a nobody here, but he was one of Blacks. She did not have anything to loose, so she'll see, how long is he going to continue this.
"So it's like this. Just like Second Young Master, First Young Master Black also Iikes to chase the person of his liking." She eyed Herbert as she threw a dirty look, "But unlike Second Young Master Black, First Young Master Black was never seen before to chasing someone or standing in front of someone's house to get answer."
She paused for a second as she curved her lips, "I wonder what was the reason. Did he never take a liking to anybody. Or..." Her looks changed as her voice became stern, "Is he already ditched by the person he likes?"
Albert: ...
Herbert: ...
Jenifer: ...
Macy: ...
"Pfffttttt"
Evelyn burst out in laughter. This was a pure entertainment.
"Oh My God! First Young Master Black was ditched by someone!"
"This is a huge piece of news. Thankfully, there're no media representatives."
"Do you think that can stop the rumours?"
"God knows how many times he was ditched. Teens in this country are always ready to fall in love, sp it's easy to have scandals. But until now, he didn't have one."
"Do you think it's believable? He is too outstanding. How can he be denied by someone."
"Don't tell me he has some problem... There... You know."
"My goodness!"
All kind of gossips could be heard. Steven's grip was also loosened from the glass, Andrew felt the change in his mood, he wiped his sweaty forehead off. 'This is too tormenting to stay by his side.' He thought to himself.
Albert's face had became dark, Herbert tugged his sleeve to remind him where were they. He was afraid that he would say something unpleasant to Mantisha now.
Mantisha also was embarrassed. She did not expect people around her would be this harsh. She bit her tongue as she mentally scolded herself.
'Gosh! I have to face the consequences now right? Besides, he seems completely enraged.' She peeked for a split second at Albert guiltily. In a barely audible voice she whispered in a tone, "I didn't quite think before saying those stuffs. I am sorry that I was enraged so easily."
Albert's pupils dilated at her sudden confession. 'Is she feeling guilty?' He was amused that she ignored the fact of him provoking her first.
"Umm" Listening his hum, she looked at him again. Did he just answer her, she was confused.
"I know." Albert mouthed. Then he turned around and left with Herbert.
''Can you not tell anyone about me, please?'' Leaving a sigh, Mantisha mumbled while looking at them. She looked pretty troubled as a few voices exclaimed that the Young Masters of Blacks knew her.
Evelyn looked at her with a complicated gaze, she was not like any other individuals here. Should she not write about her? Then what about her job, and the money she needed?
This was not going to the way she wanted.
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