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"Ew... That's so disgusting," Anna exclaimed after viewing Jackson's weird combination of liquor.
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"Disgusting? This is the most sweetest combo of drink, honey... Wanna try?" He asked slurredly and winked.
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"No, please, I'm more than happy with my ice cream," she said and licked the spoon, making him gulp the hot liquid in one go.
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"Okay... I don't think I can be here and controlled anymore," he muttered under his breath and stood up from the couch they shared.
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It's a common thing for Jackson to drink like a fish and babble nonsense in celebration.
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He gave her a final look and left for the dance floor to distract himself from the weird sensation building up.
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"And once again I'm all alone," she groaned annoyingly and stuffed the whole ice cream.
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Leena and her mother Aleena were busy with their family friends. Anna scanned the room with bored eyes to find anyone who could give her company.
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"Seems like you are looking for your next prey," the familiar sharp feminine voice beamed from the opposite of her. Amber moved forward and took the place once Jackson had.
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From the way she stared, it's clear for Anna that the model isn't here for a friendly chat. Anna just remained silent and averted her gaze to the crowd.
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"How much? How much did he pay for you to be his date?" she got straight to the point.
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"I'm sorry?"
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"Uh... Okay, don't play this game with me... I'll double the amount..." She took out a stack of money and extended it to Anna, who was stunned by her words.
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"Miss Augustine, if you are that rich, you could fund for social well-being and poor orphanages. I don't want your money because I have a stable income of my own."
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"Don't be so full of yourself, Miss Walker... I'll give you anything you want, but you need to stay away from my man."
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"Miss, I never tried to get the attention of Jackson or tried to make him mine. It's so silly of you to offer money for me to leave him."
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"I need him back!" Amber shouted and rose up.
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"Okay, cool down Miss... I don't know if you would get him back or not... You should have thought about it before cheating behind his back, but I could assure you one thing: I won't be an obstacle in your path," Anna said calmly and got up.
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"What does that mean? Did he lie to me?" Amber questioned curiously.
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Anna just grinned at her question and left the area.
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The only intention of Amber to get back Jackson is to get back to her early position, which is well known for Jackson... The whole love thing Jackson had with Amber is to provoke Anna, which was an utter failure.
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Anna left the bar area and strode to the snack area, which was kind of empty. Most of the sweets and baked items are delivered by her own bakery shop, and the anniversary cake of course, specially designed by Anny for her beloved friend this morning. She took a plate and started to fill it with sweets, cooked cakes, and doughnuts.
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"Hey! It's not for you, fatty aunty," she stopped chewing the candies and turned around to see two cute little creatures, one in a royal blue princess gown and the other in a suit, holding a water gun pointed at Anna.
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"Well, I don't see anywhere written it's only for kids," she said simply and continued adding more items to her plate.
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"Don't mess with Mancinis...Drop the plate or we will shoot you, fatty," the little boy said in his cute squeaky voice, which she ignored completely.
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"It's the final warning for you, lady... Drop the plate or I'll shoot you," the four-year-old little girl said.
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"Go ahead," Anna says mockingly, making the kids annoyed.
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They take out water balls from their tiny backpacks and aim at Anna's head.
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In a blink of an eye, they throw the balls, hitting her head like tennis balls. The plate drops on the floor like a reflex action. Her top part is completely wet and dripping.
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"What the hell!" She cries out and turns around. The kiddos give a gummy smile and move towards the table where snacks are kept.
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"Told you not to mess with the Mancini kids," the boy says nonchalantly and grabs a few cookies, sharing them with his little sister.
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"You... You two are unbelievable!" She says in horror and glares at them. The little girl giggles lightly at her reaction and continues munching.
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"She is so funny!" The boy jokes and giggles with his sister as if they are watching a clown.
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Anna wipes away the wetness with tissue and gives them an alarming look.
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"You know what, kiddos... Aunty doesn't mind if they're Mancini's kids or Blake's kids... You will get what you deserve," she says devilishly with a mischievous smile. She takes two bowls containing chocolate syrup and pours the content on the little ones' heads in one go smoothly and effortlessly.
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The kiddos just stand like statues and glance at each other. They weren't expecting a chocolate shower as punishment.
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"Wow... Now you two look incredibly funny and cute," she says with a broad smile.
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"We will tell Mama," the boy yells.
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"Go ahead... Actually, I want to see your Mama and tell her about your little acts."
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"Really? Then what did you do as an adult!!"
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"Mr. Mancini, I think you have been brought up like a spoiled brat and there is no distinction between adults or kids. If you have done something devilish, you will be repaid in the same way. This is the simplest form of punishment I could give you as an adult."
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"Marco... Sofia... Where are you?" A female voice beams into the room. The kids snap their heads to the source of the voice and grin mischievously.
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"Mama!! We are over here!!!" Both of them yell at once.
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Anna, who was confident to meet the kids' parents at once, now feels panicked. It's obvious the kids would tell what happened with a sprinkle of imagination.
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"Shhh, don't yell," she tries to control the yelling ones but in vain.
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"Uhhh babies, where are you?"
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"In the corner, Mama!!" Marco yells.
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Anna feels alarmed before the kids could hold her till their mom comes; she runs to the left side of the room, which is dim.
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"Ouch!" She stumbles and falls on the floor after colliding with someone.
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"Oops... I am so sorry..." A gentle female voice echoes in the room. The lady helps her to get up.
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"Uh, that's okay..." Anna says while rubbing her forearm.
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The lady, who is in a mermaid yellow gown, is taken aback by hearing her voice. For a minute, there is complete silence; the lady is staring at Anna, making her uncomfortable.
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"Thanks for the help..." Anna says softly and turns back. Before she could walk away, the lady grabs her right hand and pulls her towards the window side.
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She gasps with horror when she sees her face under the moonlight.
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"Isabelle..." She utters in pure shock.
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"No... No, I am not Isabelle." Anna, who is now equally shocked by hearing her twin sister's name, says almost like a whisper, breaking the hold and running out of the hall without turning back.
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