Chapter 1 - Handsome Life
I sat down at the counter of a high-end bar late on a Friday evening and didn't dare look at the prices above me.
Stella Quinn
One tonic water, please.
The bartender gave me a curt nod, still acknowledging my presence despite not appearing to be... on the level of the other patrons.
I adjusted the edge of my dress, pulling it down until it was properly over my knees, and finally I began to wonder why on earth I was here.
Anica, my best friend since forever, had managed to get us a membership to this exclusive club just in time to celebrate her 18th birthday, but she bailed on me last minute.
Apparently, her possessive àss of a boyfriend doesn't want her socializing anymore either.
He already convinced her to quit her job, which she loved, and now she's keeping me from her?
He's acting like he owns her, it infuriates me.
My tonic water arrived, the glass pressed against one of those fancy stone slab coasters.
Is that real silver? Perhaps getting a membership here is a good investment after all.
Kidding. I'm not going to make a business out of stealing a bar's coasters.
I lifted up my tonic water, taking a long sip.
I'm 18 turning 19 now. I work part-time as an intern to an external branch of a large company while also attending classes at the university.
Anica paid for my membership here, even though I told her that it would be a waste of money.
I remember what she told me in return. "It's not a waste if I enjoy the end result."
She's a good person at heart. That's why we're friends after all.
Suddenly, the bar table which was once so empty gained a new patron.
I heard someone's clothes shift in the stool beside me, and I tried my best not to turn my head to see who they were.
Bartender
What can I get for you, Sir?
The bartender hadn't addressed me with such formality. Whoever is beside me must be important.
Not that I came here to meet important people.
Elliot Smith
A glass of Taittinger Comtes Blanc de Blancs vintage, from the year '98.
That... that's a $130,000 bottle of champagne!
The voice seemed youthful yet held a strange maturity to it.
It could trick you into thinking that he was older than he actually was.
Stella Quinn
Congratulations.
Elliot Smith
"Congratulations"?
Stella, shut up before you speak another word. You've already said too much, it isn't too late to leave.
Stella Quinn
Perhaps I was wrong, and you're ordering a bottle of champagne valued at $130,000 just because you feel like it.
I still haven't turned to look at him.
The bartender was long gone, probably to track down this priceless bottle of vintage from the vault underneath this club.
Elliot Smith
It isn't for me, but thank you for the sentiment.
Elliot Smith
What have you ordered?
I don't need to answer him.
I could almost feel him smile from where I was seated. No, I knew he was smiling.
Elliot Smith
Tonic water... that must mean that you're waiting for someone.
Stella Quinn
Seems like we've both read each other tonight.
Elliot Smith
That seems to be the case.
Misty Plume
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Comments
I want real friends ❤❤
yay my lovely mity authy thank u thank u thank u thank u so much
2022-09-13
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ziel azalia
I totally would spend it. Df i only live in once what Imma do with my money after I die. 😭 my kids can work for they stuff, I had it hard so will they Thas how you learn, but obviously imma leave them some (if I even have any if not well spending all that money on me/family/friends)
2022-09-05
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Xiao yaoyao
almost all male leads assistant in Misty Plume's novel are all Smiths,
right?
2022-09-05
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