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Chapter 6

At this charity banquet, I looked at Gritte who was in front of me right now. I looked a little annoyed at Gritte.

“Do you remember the behavior your assistant made?” I asked Daniel, Daniel seemed to look away as if he felt stiff about what he was going to say.

"What do you say? I don't understand," said Daniel. I chuckled in annoyance.

"Don't act as if you don't understand, I know what's on your mind," I answered. I would be very unhappy if Daniel lied to me.

Daniel held my hand gently, a smile tugging at his lips. "Let's just meet my parents, okay?" Daniel was about to pull my hand, but Gritte held it back.

“Where are you going darling? Why did you take her to meet your parents?” I felt disgusted hearing Gritte's words.

Daniel pushed Gritte's body, I smiled crookedly looking at Gritte.

“Don't try to Gritte,” said Daniel in a slightly firm voice. Gritte seemed to be looking at me sharply. I was even happier when Gritte just remained silent and could act.

Daniel took me to meet his parents. I still think Gritte will be annoyed with Daniel's behavior with her.

I met Daniel's family, and I immediately saw the happiness of Daniel's family. "What skit will they do this time?" My mind is full of questions.

"Wow Sophia, you are very beautiful tonight. Mom didn't think you would come here," said my in-laws. I just smiled awkwardly, because I knew what really happened in their family.

Her hand also stroked my hand gently. "You are really very beautiful, mom rarely sees you," she replied.

“It turns out they are still taking advantage, ku. I have to be able to balance everything," I thought when I saw Daniel's family who were very kind to him.

"Yes, Mom, I also rarely see you," I replied, returning the smile. I have to be polite to all of them.

"Let's just start the banquet, shall we? While the guests have arrived, come on, Sophia," said Daniel, making me turn my gaze to him.

Daniel's hand took me back to the dining table, starting the banquet that would be held by their family.

I felt uncomfortable and anxious about what Daniel was doing.

"I'll eat together with Rachel, it's a pity she's alone," I answered. I immediately left, leaving Daniel there. Without waiting for an answer from Daniel.


The dinner went smoothly, I ate very far from Daniel's family. I kept watching Daniel's movements, which never escaped my sight.

"I have to escape from here, I can't stay here any longer," I said. The atmosphere was very busy, and also Daniel's family being in this area made me feel uncomfortable. My regret goes with Rachel.

But I saw Daniel who looked far from my sight. I felt a little relieved because Daniel definitely wouldn't see me here.

"This is the perfect opportunity for me to escape from Daniel," I muttered. I looked in all directions so that no one would see my movements.

I carefully stood up, even though several people were staring at me. But they are just strangers, who don't know me.

"I'm sorry, Rachel, I have to leave you," I muttered again when I didn't see Rachel now and had to leave Rachel.

I immediately ran out of the banquet area, and quickly headed towards the backyard of the house. I controlled my breathing, which seemed irregular.

"Daniel didn't see me, right? The family is still acting," I said irritably, feeling sorry for joining Rachel about this banquet.

"What's Rachel doing there, huh? I left it there," I said, remembering Rachel who was still there, in the banquet area.

My hand felt pulled by someone, I was surprised to see Jacob behind it. I threw away Jacob's hand which was holding mine.

"What are you doing, why did you come here?" I asked Jacob who was suddenly here.

Jacob looked at me sharply, I was surprised by Jacob's gaze. Because it's unusual for Jacob to look at me like this, even meet me at the right time.

"I just asked for the card you borrowed at that time, please return it," said Jacob, his hand raised asking me to return the card.

I chuckled in annoyance, in a situation like this Jacob asked for the card. I did feel a little annoyed. But on the other hand, I also realized that I had to return the card I had borrowed from Jacob

“Jacob, I promise I will return it, but not now. I'll return it when we meet the next day," I answered. I looked at Jacob sharply as if to make him believe it.

"I promised, and I can't break it," I said again.

Jacob sighed resignedly, I was just afraid that Jacob would be angry with him.

"Okay, I'll wait anytime, whenever that is," Jacob answered me, making me feel a little relieved.

"Thanks a lot, Jacob," I thought with relief.

My eyes fell on Daniel, who was in the backyard too. His eyes seemed to be looking for someone, and I was sure he knew I was lost.

“You know? Why is Daniel here?" I asked myself, seeing Daniel pacing at the exit of the backyard.

I became even more afraid when Daniel almost looked at me. I held Jacob's hand, to signal him.

“Jacob, now you better hide first. You just go," I said, afraid that Daniel would see me here with Jacob.

"What is it?" Jacob asked. I shook his head.

"Can't explain now, you better hide now," I said but Jacob still didn't want to hide.

"But I don't understand," answered Jacob. I was getting annoyed because Jacob didn't want to follow what I said.

"Fast! Daniel is here," I said when Jacob didn't want to hide, I immediately pushed Jacob's body

“Sophia!”

I immediately turned towards the sound, Daniel immediately ran towards me. He hugged me tightly, making me startled.

"Why are you leaving this banquet?" Daniel asked, I was silent for a moment, confused about what I should answer.

"I was worried why you just left and didn't tell me," Daniel said again, I knew this was Daniel's plan.

"I know you're just pretending, Daniel, I'm not this stupid," I thought.

My eyes glanced at Jacob, who was still hiding. He seemed to see Daniel hugging me, I felt something strange about Jacob

"I'm sorry, Jacob, you have to see scenes like this," I thought. Feeling guilty towards Jacob.

Jacob left his hiding area, I was surprised by Jacob leaving there.

“Is this a sign of entanglement and complexity in future relationships?” My mind watched as Jacob left.

“Complications in the third relationship.”

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