Utterly stunned, Cecilia couldn’t believe her ears.
Observing her crestfallen expression, the manager kindly suggested, “This suite is reserved by Mr. Evans throughout the year. You can try contacting him the next time he visits.”
Cecilia nodded quietly, not knowing how she managed to leave the hotel.
Sitting in her car, she clutched her phone, hesitating for a long while. Ultimately, she couldn’t bring herself to dial his number.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe had left without a word, perhaps indicating that he didn’t take her seriously at all.
Overwhelmed with shame for trailing a man almost like a creepy stalker, Cecilia concluded that it was best tolet itgo. ©
Two months had passed, and in the enchanting month of October, Cecilia was finally granted the joy of meeting Mark once again.
Juliette, a passionate soul, held a profound admiration for opera, its grandeur captivating her heart.
Flora Holt, her favorite theater actress, was featured in three splendid scenes this month.
Unfortunately, an illness befell Juliette all of a sudden, leading her to offer her ticket to Cecilia. Along with it, she entrusted Cecilia with the task of sending flowers to Flora and securing an autograph on her behalf.
Cecilia found herself overcome with boredom, precisely at that opportune moment.
In the afternoon, she earnestly implored Rena to accompany her, seeking solace in her friend’s company.
Recent times had witnessed a significant improvement in the relationship between Rena and Waylen. Moreover, Rena always held deep affection for Cecilia, and thus, she entreated Vera to join them on their outing.
The famed Laure! Garden, situated in the northern expanse, stood unrivaled as an opera haven.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmOn this particular day, the remarkable Miss Holt graced the stage as Madama Butterfly, leaving the audience thundering with applause, mesmerized by her exceptional beauty and melodious voice.
Yet, amidst the ovation, Cecilia was the only one who stifled a yawn, unimpressed by the plot.
Had it not been for her mother’s request to procure Flora’s autograph, Cecilia might have drifted into slumber amidst the performance. She failed to comprehend the actress’s ghostly makeup and uncomfortably tight wig cover…
Didn’t she feel uncomfortable?
As the scene concluded, Flora departed with an air of theatricality.
However, upon reaching the backstage area, a noticeable transformation came over her countenance. As she removed her earrings, she spoke to her assistant, saying, “Today, | shan’t receive any fans. Let them come another day.”
Flora hailed from a prestigious opera lineage, which somewhat led to her displaying an air of arrogance. Regular fans found it challenging to encounter her but an exception was expected to be made today for the esteemed Fowler family who came to show their support.
Caught in a quandary, the assistant gently suggested, “Perhaps you can avoid meeting other fans but it seems inevitable that you must meet one.”