Second Chances

Chapter 25: Rebirth

Ariana's outfit on the side.

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When Stephan and I arrived at the her mother's party on the rooftop, I thought it will be a simple one with only a few guests invited. In fact, there are many people in here. The whole rooftop is just huge that they were able to fit all these people.

But it's not that crowded.

"Why are there so many guests?" I leaned closer to Stephan to whisper as we stepped out of the elevator.

"My mom used to be in politics." He answered, placing his hand my lower back to guide me to step. I quickly felt the electrifying sensation flows through me.

"So that explains all of this." I mumbled and let him guide me through the group of people.

Some of them greeted Stephan was we pass through them using their native language.

I don't understand it. I only know how to speak French.

"There she is." Stephan pointed someone at the corner. "There's my mom." He referred and I followed him.

I saw a tall middle aged woman, wearing a very simple yellow long dress and her black hair is tied in a tight clean bun. She had a slender figure and she looks dazzling. Looking very expensive from all of those jewels she is wearing.

She was talking to some girls that looks to be the same age as she is and next to her is a woman dressed in a maid's uniform. Must be her nanny.

Wait, she looks very familiar. Where have I seen her?

"Hi, Mom." Stephan kissed the woman's cheek.

"Stephano, my son. Good to see you again. I'm so happy you were able to come." She smiled widely and kissed his son's cheek as well.

"How can I miss your special day." He replied, also smiling happily and taking something in his suit pocket "Here's my gift." He handed her a small present. "It might be small but you'll love it."

Her mom laughed. "No matter what the size is, it doesn't matter." She told him.

"By the way, I brought someone with me that you'll be surprised to see."

Stephan grabbed my hand and pulled me closer because I was standing a few meters away from them. "Mom, here she is."

Her mom looks surprised to see me "Oh my, Ariana Cruz. You've grown into a very beautiful lady." She said and gave me a hug that caught the by surprise as well.

I am not used to hugging people that I just met.

"Hi, Mrs. Draco. Happy birthday." I greeted her and nod my head. "I'm sorry I didn't bought a gift. If Stephan just told me that he has one, I should bought something when we arrived. I am so sorry." I started muttering quick.

Mrs. Draco laughed at me and held my cheek for a second "It's alright, child. Thank you.The effort of coming here is better than any gift." She said nicely. Her aura really screams motherly. "And please just call me Irene. No need to be formal."

I bit my lower lip in embarrassment and just laugh it off. "Am anyways, can I ask something?"

Stephan stared me at me when he heard my question. Wondering what it is might be.

"Sure, child. What is it?"

"Have we met before?" I asked. "You look very familiar to me."

Irene looked at Stephan and they exchanged looks.