Chapter 56


    Chapter 56


    Whether it was Neil or Russel, they were never meant to be in my life, to begin with. Only because of


    some butterfly effect due to my rebirth we had some unexpected encounters. Now that things were


    back on track, I could ept that.


    In the early winter, the chill in the wind was getting stronger. I sat by the window in a white wool coat,


    watching the falling leaves


    outside.


    My phone buzzed. Ste had tagged everyone in the bestie’s chat, “Ladies, it’s snowing! Today’s the


    first snowfall. Anyone up for a hangout?”


    Alicia sent a crying face emoji, “I’d love to, but there’s apany celebration in a couple of days, and


    I’m stuck being the organizer!”


    Ste said, “Does your dad think you’re his daughter or hisborer? Go protest!”


    Barbara chimed in, “Alicia, power through, be a bossdy, and take care of us threezy bums in


    the future; we’re rooting for


    you.”


    Ste said, “Barbara and Rena,e out. Let’s go bar hopping first, see if there are any hotties,


    maybe invite a few to y escape game, then have some barbecue, get full and drunk, then go home


    and sleep like logs, perfect!”


    Her n sounded pretty good, and I was a little tempted. Staying at home alone was boring anyway, so


    I replied, “I’m in. Send me the address; I’ll be there ASAP.”


    Seeing this, Barbara also replied, “Count me in!”


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    At this moment, a little sno wkended on the window and quickly melted. It really was snowing. I


    grabbed a beige scarf, put it on, and headed to the bar.


    As soon as I entered the bar, the temperature rose sharply. Barbara and I arrived almost at the same


    time, and we found Ste, who was already chatting with some hotties.


    “Are you two trying to melt or something? Take off your coats, there’s a dance eventter, and the


    ladies who get up and dance can get a free bottle of wine, and the most popr one even gets a half-


    year 20% discount coupon!” Ste was all excited, reaching out to grab our coats.


    What a weird event! I was clueless but still took off my coat and put it aside.


    Not far away was a colorful stage, with a few sultry women swaying to the music. Below was a crowd of


    hyper men and women, very noisy.


    I looked around and saw a familiar face, Oscar. It had been a while since west contacted or saw


    each other. After going through heartbreak, he had clearly lost weight, and his aura had be a little


    gloomy.


    He seemed to do part-time jobs at various bars, which I could understand. Such ces arex in


    personnel management and offer higher ie.


    Seeing me, Oscar was stunned for a few seconds, then came over to me, “Irene.”


    “Working here part-time?” I asked.


    “Yeah, waiting for next semester’s internship. Then I’ll find a decentpany to work for.” Oscar gave


    a small smile.


    Ste’s eyes went wide. She looked at the handsome young man, then with her remarkable memory,


    she remembered Oscar, “Isn’t this the hottie who hit on you at Cielo Nocturno?”


    I quickly pinched Ste, “What are you talking about? He’s still a student!”


    Ste quickly covered her mouth.


    I said to Oscar, “Well if there’s anything you need help with, feel free to find me. You go ahead with


    your work.”


    “Irene, can we talk for a bit?” Oscar was staring at me.


    His gaze made me a little nervous, but I still agreed.


    Oscar and I went outside the bar. The snow fell lightly on the street, creating a thinyer of white. His


    nose was a bit red from the cold. He took a deep breath of the cold air and said, “Irene, I know


    everything.”


    “What?” I was puzzled.


    “Your husband, he’s the one pursuing Bonnie,” Oscar lowered his head, “You knew it all along, didn’t


    you? With your status, you couldn’t have investigated. I just don’t get it. Don’t you love your husband?


    Knowing what he’s done, how can you be so indifferent? When you were having dinner with Bonnie


    and me, didn’t you feel ufortable?”


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    That kid was smart. Iughed, “What’s there to be ufortable about? I have money to spend, and


    my husband is not home. Isn’t this the mostfortable life for a modern woman?”


    “Is it?” Oscar was silent for a few seconds, then continued, “I’ve been in touch with Bonnie recently.


    She hasrit fully epted youx husband yet, but she said they’ve talked about a lot of things. It probably


    includes you. I never thought she’d be a mistress one day.”


    I rubbed my arm. The thin turtleneck sweater couldn’t keep out the cold. If I continued freezing, I felt


    like I was going to catch a


    cold.


    “People change. You’ll get used to it eventually, Oscar, I’m going back in. It’s too cold” I sniffed and


    said.


    “Okay.” Oscar nodded and went back into the bar with me.


    He continued to work, and I found Barbara. Ste was on stage, wearing a ck slip dress, a bl oody


    red rose in her mouth, dancing to the explosive music. The audience was cheering, and people were


    throwing roses onto the stage from time to time. Whoever got the most roses was the Goddess of the


    night.


    Barbara watched with a grin, then asked me, “Rena, why don’t you go up and dance?”


    “I’m not going, and I don’t want to make a fool of myself.” I waved my hand.


    “How could you? I remember you joined a dance club in college. I saw your performance, and it was so


    good” Barbara encouraged me, “Give it a try. Maybe a hottie will be so smitten with you that he won’t


    know what fit him. Cradle-sna tching is all the rage now. Aren’t you tempted?”


    I was about to decline again, but out of the corner of my eye, I saw a few people appear. Mitch He bert


    was leading the way, followed by Russel and Cooper rke chatting side by side, and finally Neil and


    Bonnie.


    Why are they here too? My heart ski pped a beat as they went upstairs and sat down, where they could


    see the stage below. Neil and Bonnie sat together. Russel, Mitch and Cooper sat on the other side. If


    Oscar saw this, wouldn’t he be devastated? “Wow! Thatdy’s dance was super hot. Are there any


    ladies who want to show off on stage? someone asked loudly.


    I was eyeing Bonnie, decked out in her pink sweater, looking a bit stiff and nervous. She shook her


    head when Neil poured her a drink. Neil, on the other hand, was in a ck turtleneck, his coat already


    off and tossed to the side. I don’t know what he said to Bonnie, but it got her to cra ck a smile. And why


    the hell are my eyes so sharp? I could see all the dirty details, it was like a thorn in my side.


    I turned and headed for the bar, ordered a bottle of booze, and chu gged down half of it in one go.


    Then, fueled by the restless energy in my chest, I made my way to the stage.


    If Bonnie’s ying the innocent card, then I’ll go for the se xy route.


    When I got on stage, the sound of whistles and cheers filled the air. I nced at the wild eyes in the


    crowd, took a deep breath, and waited for the music to kick in.