Chapter 219

  M I R A N D A

  When the auction event ended, Hugo signed some papers affiliated with the painting and paid the amount he bid for the auction. He got the £10,000 worth of painting and talked to the event coordinator who mentioned that he will send it first thing in the morning. Hugo talked to Mr. Hawkins for a while and I think they exchanged a very healthy conversation filled with thank yous and all that.

  Hugo smiles at me. "What's with the long face?"

  I haven't even noticed that if he didn't mention it to me. "I'm fine. I'm just surprised that you bought that painting." I answered softly.

  From the corner of my eyes, I see Melody walking up towards where we were and I swear to God she has been annoying the hell out of the entire night. And I on the other hand, feel myself being so petty for even being this childish.