Finding You, Again
ELUIRA 6 - Mystery of number 6

When the event has reached its peak and leaves no.6-Mr. Lawrence won the auction for lady no.3, while Oscar didn't even touch the board at all - my heart seemed to be getting impatient again.

I'm sure, if there wasn't any music around, I'd hear my heartbeat clearly.

And I saw that Jovi was also agitated, as he started to twitch in his chair.

I know Jovi is unlikely to enter this auction, the starting value for this auction is $10,000, which is clearly already beyond his monthly salary.

Quickly - due to the large number of fans from the ladies - the auction price of the no.6 man crawled up.

Apparently not only Jovi who recognized the figure behind the mask. When I touched the number $50,000 I saw only two people left bidding.

Suddenly Jovi gave a small shriek, I looked at him questioningly.

"He!!" pointing with a horrified look one of the bidders wearing a red dress with a very brave cleavage - Charlie would definitely kill me, if you dare to wear a dress like that out of the house-I still don't understand.

"That's Florence Lockhart, one of the heirs of the Lockhart hotel"

Still with a clueless look, I looked back at Jovi. Explaining the identity of the girl, does not make the cause of Jovi's anxiety clear.

"The girl is a snake, she often makes scandals with celebrities to make her famous. He's really trash. I didn't even know he was coming today, whoever he wasn't won the auction. Oh God!" he closed his face with his hands.

"Actually I only invited his father, but he came along as a plus one. And they donated $150 thousand to this project" Oscar said in a somewhat disgusted tone from my left, apparently he also heard Jovi's words.

"But I agree, he is indeed trash!!" he added.

When the MC called the number $60 thousand, other bidders besides Lockhart were seen giving up.

"No!!!" sizzle Jovi in panic.

I don't know what force is pushing - maybe because of that mask - I lift the number 2 board in front of me.

Shocks were heard from several directions, including from Jovi who looked at me in disbelief, while Oscar looked at me with a frowning forehead asking.

I just answered with my eyes, telling them to shut up.

A dim floodlight moved towards me. And the MCs shouted excitedly to see a new bidder appear.

Lockhart looked at me as if he wanted to kill me. Understandably, I messed up his plan.

"$65thousand" peeked MC broke my reverie. Not giving up, Lockhart raised the board again.

"$70thousand" said Mc quickly.

"$100thousand" I cried while lifting the board.

A noisy buzz immediately spread to the corner of the room.

"I'll count three times, one.." The MCs immediately replied that when they saw Lockhart's hand not moving, the girl's eyes were still looking at me with a vengeance.

"Daaan--Three!! Sold, to the lady with blue dress" cried MC with maximum strength in his voice.

Simultaneously No.6 took off his mask.

As I deafened to the loudness of the cheers that filled the ballroom - of course Jovi too, I had to close my right ear now - .

The applause and the screams continued to sound, and as I directed my gaze towards the stage, I became clueless.

He's handsome, pretty good-looking in my opinion - side effect has a brother who is too handsome, the standard of good looks in my opinion should be more handsome than Oscar--, his hair is dark brown curls with a long shoulder, the standard of good looks, her green eyes stared at our table, a satisfied smile forming on her yang-OK lips! Lips are sexy.

But strangely, my heart's pounding is no longer that fast.

The clench on my right abdomen cut my eyes forward.

"Why did you do it?" jovi said in surprise.

"You're telling me whoever the snake's not" I said slowly. "But you paid him $100thousand, don't!!" he said while shaking his head.

"It's okay "I said soothing.

"Eluira, are you so eager to dance with her that you pay $100thousand?" ask Oscar. A real mocking tone I could hear from his words.

"FYI, I'll take it from your personal account" he added.

I grunt. Sure was!

I also didn't dream Oscar would take it from the company's money. For him, business is business.

When he answered, Mr. No.6 has arrived at my desk, still with a big smile.

"Who should I thank for releasing me from the viper" he said cheerfully.

"So what you said!!" Oscar gave him a warning with a sharp hiss.

"Oscar!!!...Long time we did not meet brothers" screeches as if surprised when he saw the figure of Oscar who has now stood. Oscar's face looks lazy to return the man's warm greeting, but Oscar replies warmly with a light hug from him.

"You know each other?" my many.

"Yes, we meet often at club--" the man's answer came to a halt, as Oscar stared at him sharply.

"We meet often" he said with a knotty smile. Something fishy in here!

"Well Lady no. 2, may I know your name? and then we can dance all night long" she said in a hilarious tone as she reached out to me.

"Eluira Delmora, but I'm sorry I'm not going to dance with you tonight" I replied, welcoming her outstretched hand.

His light and high-pitched voice made me instantly relaxed towards him, not to mention his relaxed style, speaking in a formal tone to him would feel very strange.

"Eh.. she's your sister?" she said surprised, she looked at Oscar for a moment. Oscar just nodded a little at her.

"I'm sorry, but the current state of my feet won't allow me to dance, you don't mind dancing with my friends, do you?" I said while looking at Jovi.

No doubt his face was embarrassed.

"No, I can't" said Jovi, looking down in shame.

"Come on, can you tell me to dance with my legs like this?" talk to me while whispering.

Zeno had already shifted closer to Jovi, and reached out his hand again.

"No problem for me, well. lady in white dress? May I have your dance?" Zeno said it sweetly.

"Bb..all right" Jovi replied nervously.

I smiled brightly watching them walk away from the table and start dancing. She desire. Oscar suddenly stood up and extended his hand to me.

"I've been dragging you for over an hour, I think dancing would be easy" she said with a smile.

"You'll regret it" I replied, with a smile as well.

I was only able to survive the dance for 10 minutes, before my feet protested again with pain.

Laughing chuckling, Oscar brought me back to the table.He also brought me some juice and snacks. "I'll massage your legs when I get home" he said. "No need, I just need to rest, I guess.."

"Don't argue" cut it sharply. I made a circle mark with my finger a sign of agreement.

Freely refuted.

After dancing for almost an hour, Jovi and Zeno returned to our table. Zeno occupies the seat of Mr. Lawrence went somewhere after dancing.

"You never said you had a very sweet sister" she told Oscar. His words don't make my cheeks warm.

"Thanks" I said while holding in shame.

"Don't even try!!" oscar growled while pointing towards Zeno across the table. He gave a warning.

"Now, Alira.. Would you dance with me?" Not paying any heed to Oscar's words at all, Zeno extended his hand towards me.

"I really can't" I replied slowly. The way he looked at me while extending a hand momentarily made me fly. Those green eyes were intoxicating.

"You were dancing with Oscar" he persuaded, not giving up.

"You've already paid dearly for this, miss, I'd feel very guilty if you hadn't danced with me"

That smile..dazzling!

"Alright, just five minutes" I gave up.

Jovi had also elbowed me excitedly, telling me to accept it.

We did not dance for five minutes, because the shoes I was wearing, again ate my feet, and this time it was more painful. Seeing me frowning, Zeno took me to rest at the empty table next to us dancing.

"Has your leg hurt from something before the party? I thought you just didn't want to dance with me, but it turns out your legs really hurt?" ask her, while helping me sit down.

"High heel" I answered briefly. He looked at me with wide eyes because he did not understand.

Turning my eyes I explained "I never wore a high heel before tonight, I m flat shoe lover"

An extremely melodious amused rant sounded from him.

My heart? don't ask anymore.

Ever since he invited me to dance and held my hand, my heart has freely made great leaps and bounds tirelessly. I really hope I won't faint because of this.

"A moment" he said as he passed.

Eluira. stopped being fascinated by him, my inner self. I feel guilty about this.

Wait!!. guilty of what?

He returned with two drinks, and a small plate of cut fruit.

"I'm going to nag Oscar one more time, I'm really upset he never told me he had a sister as pretty as you" she said without further ado.

"Please. stop! Don't joke around" I said at last. Having managed to calm my heart which suddenly decided to do a grand pas deux* again when hearing his praise.

"I've never joked about anything like this" he said. "But Oscar never told me anything about him when we met".

"Imagine how shocked I was to find out that he was the owner of a big studio in Hollywood. If I had known sooner I would have approached and stuck to her like a leech "

I laughed when I heard it. Handsome with a good sense of humor?? Can he come more perfect than this?

We talked for a while afterwards.

He asked me a few things about my daily activities. He also expressed interest in becoming a regular donor to our division. I'm glad to hear that, he's a good man.

She told me some funny stories about the events she was filming, I enjoyed this. Zeno was so lively and full of warmth.

But out of nowhere it came from, a feeling of guilt haunted me. Several times I circulated my gaze in all directions, hoping to find a reason why I was feeling so agitated.

"Are you tired of talking to me?" I asked with a slightly disappointed face.

"What?! of course not" I answered quickly. I'm honest about this, he's an interesting chatter buddy. I quickly felt familiar with him.

"You've glanced the other way many times while talking to me? You sure it wasn't bored? ask her doubtfully.

"No.of course not. I'm sorry, I was just thinking about changing my shoes before I went home. I won't be able to walk normally in these shoes" I replied, stuttering slightly at the lie I had just uttered.

It wasn't all a lie, because I thought about it..

Zeno again chuckled amusedly, "What if we exchange shoes? I think you're gonna feel really comfortable wearing my shoes?" ask her in a joking tone.

"That's a really good idea!!" I laughed while laughing. Imagining him walking in silver high heel shoes made me laugh..

"How about we go on a date this weekend ? Are you busy?" he asked suddenly, as soon as I stopped laughing.

A HUKKK!!

I choked on the cut fruit, which I just put in my mouth, in shock at his sudden invitation. And it made me cough pretty horribly.

"You all right?" tanyanya while patting my back softly.

He handed me a glass of drink, which I immediately snatched and finished in a few seconds.

My cough has stopped, but--wait! What kind of drink have I been drinking?

"Champagne?" I asked while pointing at the glass that had been empty in horror.

"Yes, I brought it from the bar" he replied without feeling guilty.

Oh.no.!!! Inner panicking.

"I have to go back to my desk" I said, standing up quickly from the chair.

Too late!!! The scenery around me was spinning, the pain was coming, then it was dark.

"Eluira" I still had time to hear a panicked cry from Zeno before it completely disappeared.

Ii'm sorry.

***************

I opened my eyes and saw a beautiful crystal lamp stuck to the ceiling. Where'sisthis? I didn't recognize the lamp, dizziness struck when I tried to get up.

"Oh, thanks God!!" Said a voice beside me.

"Cho!!" I was shocked, seeing her standing next to my bed. Inevitably, I realized, if there were only the two of us in the room.

"Where am I?" many nervous.

"In the hotel room" he answered while sitting on the edge of the bed facing me.

"OOh.. Don't get me wrong" he added immediately upon seeing my horror gaze, "Oscar brought you here".

Thank goodness, insider.

"Is the party over? " my question while trying to grab my phone at the table next to the bed to look at the clock.

The pain stung me when I tried to move my hand. "Don't move your right hand first, Oscar injected your medicine there" Zeno said.

Did he see when Oscar did it? It's so embarrassing.

My face warmed because of the blushing.

"And yes, the party is almost over, Oscar and Jovi are down to take some guests after treating you earlier. I'm really sorry" he said in a sad tone full of regret.

"It's not your fault" I said quickly, it's quite embarrassing I fainted in front of him.

No need to add to his guilt.

"I think it's my fault, Oscar gave me a murderous look, when I told him, you fainted after drinking the champagne I gave you" he said in a tone of disbelief. "I've never seen it that way"

"Not to think about it, Oscar is always overrated. How do you know if I can't drink alcohol? Never mind" I said, wanting to quickly end the topic.

Brother, I love you. But I will kill you when we get home. There was no need to overdo it like that with Zeno.

He doesn't know anything about my condition, I'm less careful. I should have checked what I was drinking earlier. Especially at a party venue that is obviously more wine and champagne than juice or soda.

Zeno looked back at me, this time curiously. "What makes you like this? Are you suffering from an illness?" tanyakanya.

I shook my head quickly. "I'm good, don't think about it" I don't want to say anything about that damn blob to her. It won't!

"Alright, I'll wait until you're ready to tell me" she said gently. "But what about my date offer ? Am I accepted?"

My face warmed up again, and I didn't know what to say. Part of me wanted to accept the invitation, but part of me felt guilty, I shouldn't have accepted it.

Hellooo.. guilt for what is this? There was obviously a handsome guy asking me out, of course there was nothing wrong with this.

"Alright" I said, after trying to ignore a part of my heart that refused. I just want to accept a date from a pretty handsome guy after 23 years, this is certainly not wrong.

"Yes..!! " he cheered happily. Zeno then walked up to take my phone. "I'll keep my number here"

"Wait..!" I tried to prevent him from taking it. Losing quickly, Zeno grabbed and typed his number there. Soon his forehead was in wonder.

"You only have 7 people in your contact person?" tanyanya, can't believe it.

The warmth was back on my face. I raised my left hand while looking down embarrassedly asking for my phone back. "Now eight I guess" I said.

Her laughter filled the room. "Is Oscar preventing you from making friends or are you not a friend?" ask while still smiling.

I wanted to answer, but my words were stopped by a knock on the door. Zeno seemed to know who had come, rushing to open it.

Oscar and Jovi came in with a run. When I saw him awake, Jovi immediately hugged me sobbing, this was the second time he had seen me like this, he was still not used to me feeling.

I'm not going to criticize him, seeing people pass out all of a sudden and getting used to it is not easy. "I'm fine" I said, returning her warm embrace as I could.

Oscar stood next to Zeno and looked at me with his paled face. Ahh---I have made her worry again, I thought. It's annoying.

"I'm okay" I said, to her with a big smile.

"Let's go home" he said in a tired tone.