The dance party is still going on. Romantic songs still echo, some couples are still dancing quietly, enjoying the party with their loved ones.
Unlike Asya who as much as possible does not make direct eye contact with Sean. The man looked at him so deeply, she don't know maybe Sean was too deep to make Lathia jealous of him.
"Hey, look! The couple fits so well! Who are they?" asked one of the men who were now watching the dance after he and his partner chose to rest.
"He's Sean. You don't know? He's Chris' brother! And she's his girlfriend!" answered another guest while glancing at Asya.
"Very beautiful. They get along so well!" another exclaimed.
Alma, who was busy serving dinner for the guests, overheard the conversation. As someone who has worked in this house for quite a while, Alma is quite familiar with the background and nature of the inhabitants of this big house. Although not so detailed because Alma knew she also had to have limits as a person whose status was only a servant.
As Alma recalled, Sean had never brought any girl to his house. And as far as she know Sean has also focused on education. But just now, a rumor that Sean was dancing with a girl who was his girlfriend made Alma curious.
While bringing some fresh desserts, the old woman began to step forward, trying to find a way that would not disturb the comfort of the party.
"Please enjoy the banquet," said Alma while arranging some of the desserts on the table that was being approached by several guests, the guests flashed a smile at Alma. Alma then went to the next table which was very close to the dance area, until when the woman finished, Alma glanced at the couples who were partying.
Alma smiled when she saw Sean dancing, the boy finally grew up and had a partner. However, when Alma glanced at the girl who was dancing with Sean, the reflex of a smile that had curved on her face slowly dropped. Alma's gaze widened, her heart seemed to stop beating when Alma realized and recognized who the girl who was with Sean was.
That girl ... Asya! Her daughter!
PRANK!!
Unknowingly, Alma's energy seemed to disappear, the tray she was carrying fell to the floor, causing her glass of juice and dessert to shatter and litter the carpet.
Alma was lost in her surprise, as if she didn't expect a girl a few meters away dancing with Sean. Until Alma immediately gasped, she woke up from her daydream when she heard the sound of broken glass. And at that moment, everyone who was there immediately glanced towards the source of the sound, all of a sudden silence, including the music that was also turned off.
Alma trembled, seeing dozens of pairs of eyes glancing at him, Alma quickly sat up and immediately cleaned the floor that had been stained by broken glass. "I'm sorry," said Alma, her hands still shaking, even Alma did not pay attention to her hands which were accidentally pierced by broken glass.
After that, Alma stood while looking down. "I'm sorry," she said again. Then Alma walked out of the party area with hasty steps.
Meanwhile, the guests started whispering.
"What happened to the maid earlier?"
"Totally ruined the party!"
"Sir Arman shouldn't have allowed such a negligent servant to serve the guests at the party!"
Asya froze, looking at the traces of Alma's departure that were swallowed by the distance. The girl remembers Alma's gaze once before leaving, her gaze on Asya. Alma's cold gaze that Asya had never received before.
"Why are you daydreaming? Continue dancing, Lathia was provoked by us," said Sean. But the man felt strange with Asya's gaze that continued to be glued. "Don't mind the maid earlier, have you forgotten our agreement?" press Sean trying to resuscitate Asya.
Asya immediately let go of Sean's hand, the girl immediately looked down with a face that was difficult to predict. Asya thought of something, what if Alma was angry because she caught Asya dancing with Sean? Suddenly, the girl felt bad.
"Hey, did you hear? Are you deaf?" Sean asked again, but never got a response from Asya.
Until finally, Asya chose to leave there, away from Sean and trying to break through the crowd of guests that filled the room area.
"Hey! Wait—" Sean was about to scream, but he realized the current situation, could he be the center of attention.
"What's the matter, Sean?" Crish asked suddenly as he patted his brother's shoulder. "Lia, right, her name? Why did he leave?"
"She ... She's had business with her family, all of a sudden," Sean replied.
"Oh really?" Lathia suddenly joined in. She approached the two of them while holding Crish's arm. "If you really were her girlfriend, you should have taken her to her house, Sean. Moreover, she is a girl, do you have the heart to let the girl go home alone at night? What if something happened to him?" asked Lathia fishing.
Sean glanced at the girl. Damn, Lathia seems to be showing off her intimacy with Crish, did Lathia heat up her heat on purpose? Sean just hissed in disgust, he was jealous. The man quickly moved away from the same to follow Asya's steps.
On the other side, Asya was still trying to break through the guests. Some of them accidentally hit Asya, the guests looked at Asya with uncomfortable looks and protested. However, Asya did not care, the girl still walked fast, following her mother.
Dresses and high heels made it difficult for Asya to walk, until when Asya managed to get out of the house, Asya accidentally stepped down the wrong terrace. The girl immediately slipped and hit her knee hard on the floor.
Dugh!
"Ow!" Asya grimaced when she felt her knees hurt and sting. She then got up while taking off her high heels, then she threw the object into the air, not knowing where it landed. Asya doesn't care.
Asya ran quickly across the wide courtyard, and arrived in front of the maid's area, where the door just opened. Asya tried to neutralize her panting breath, Asya was sure that Alma had entered there. Quickly, Asya entered.
"Mom! Mama is here, right?" asked Asya quite loudly.
"Asya!" called Alma, suddenly Asya glanced towards the source of the voice.
Asya immediately smiled in relief when she saw Alma's presence. "Mama! Mom are you okay? I saw Mama's hand hurt. Come on, treat it, I'm afraid the wound will get infected! Asya was really worried because—"
"Asya," Alma interrupted quickly with a cold face and tone, it made Asya instantly petrified.
PLAK!
Alma's palm landed right on Asya's right cheek, causing Asya's face to turn to the side, Asya's eyes widened with a heartbeat that seemed to stop beating.
What did Alma just now? Did Alma slap Asya?! Please tell me this is a dream!
"What have you done with Mister Sean, Asyara!?"
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~To be continued~