Someone else also showed up today, someone I did not expect.
Cindy had brought Arthur over and I was stunned.
“Hello, I’m Arthur Doyle. We meet again.”
It was such a surprise.
I greeted back in a friendly manner. “Hello.”
“His shoot ended early today so I thought of bringing him over to relax. Help me look after him.” Cindy entrusted Arthur to me.
Since we had met only once, I was not too familiar with him. I felt a little awkward after Cindy left and could only engage in stunted conversation with him.
Fortunately, Shannon appeared.
“Wanda, so there you are. Who is this?”
I was still thinking about how to introduce Arthur when he introduced himself, "Hello, I’m Arthur.”
Shannon tilted her head and looked at him carefully, "You look a lot like the new guy who became popular recently. Arthur Doyle, was it?”
"It's me."
Her eyes widened at Arthur’s admission. "For real? Wanda, since when did you know celebrities?”
"It's not me. Cindy’s the one who brought him here. He’s an artist under Nectarine."
"So, that’s what it is. Hello, you can just call me Shannon. I'm a good friend of Wanda’s."
Shannon had always been an amicable person, even more so when it came to handsome guys. I did not have to feel so restrained with her around.
Arthur and Shannon chatted happily and I quietly made my escape.
When I reached the center area, I saw Marius who had just been coming in from outside.
Marius's side profile looked delicate and distinct under the blurring lights.
"Let's dance?"
I did not expect the invitation and wanted to decline. When I caught a glimpse of Marius's expectant eyes, however, my heart softened.
Just one dance.
I nodded and just then, the music suddenly switched to a soft and beautiful melody.
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