A second chance meeting (part two)

My parents and Brittany were back wearing different outfits when I returned to the garden.

The ruin table was cleared and was freshly set up again with different meals resting atop it.

They were already digging into the meal and having conversations like the incident never happened.

That's what being a Pierce is like. We never dwell on matters and incidents. Once we get rid of it. We just pretend it never happened.

Time was running out. I am sure William is already at the coffee shop.

I sat down impatiently.

"Mom, dad can I excuse myself? I need to be somewhere at the moment."

"And where is that?" My mom asked.

My mouth clamped shut. I didn't know what perfect excuse to tell her.

Brittany saw my uneasiness and decided to come to my Rescue. Always playing my heroine.

"Adeline has a date with Senator Lawson's son." She lied for me.

"Really," My parents said at the same time.

"Yes, we have become acquaintances" I added a smile to sound more convincing.

"That's good. You are now playing your role as a member of this family. Dating the senator's son will help open doors for my political ambitions Don't ruin this Adeline." My dad warned unwaveringly.

"I won't I promise dad" I nervously smile

Great. I have gotten myself into a dilemma. Soon they will request I invite the senator's son to dinner.

I couldn't tell lie to them I am going to see Harper as I told Brittany.

If I did. A third world war will break out between me and my parents.

They hate Harper, my best friend. I know hate is a strong word but they do

My parent hates her because she is an influencer and poor as well. She is below our status.

They think she is just a social climber, a gold digger. They think she became friends with me because of my money and she is taking advantage of me to sponsor her fake lavish lifestyle.

There is an iota of truth in that. She does use my credit card to go on a shopping spree. Which I don't mind. Apart from that, she is a good friend. At least she helped me find William.

"Thank you" I mutter to Brittany when my parents weren't looking.

She winked at me.

"See you guys later" I rush out of the garden. Got into my car and speed out of the mansion.

I struggled to find a parking space. By the time I did. Time was far gone.

That is one thing I hate about New York City. Finding a parking space is the most difficult thing to do.

The location of the coffee shop is far from the parking lot I parked my car at. So I had to take public transport.

It was five when I got to the coffee shop. I was late.

With a small amount of hope, I stride towards the entrance of the coffee shop.

That's when I saw him coming out.

My heart stopped beating for some seconds then it pick up at a fast pace.

"William," I whispered. He was wearing a charcoal suit. Looking gorgeously handsome like I remember.

Before I shook out of my spellbound he has moved away from the coffee shop and walked into the street.

No! Damnit!

I pick up my pace to catch up with him but he was lost in the sea of people on the street.

I pushed a mother and daughter to the ground as I snake my away into the crowd of people on the street to find William. I didn't turn around to apologize. I didn't care. I just want to find him.

I didn't find him he was gone.

Damn, New York City. A Lot of people are walking on the street with Blonde hair and charcoal suit.

I wanted to cry out and have a meltdown in the middle of the street.

My heart is cracking inside with defeat.

Suddenly I am glad my mom fired Lucy. If it wasn't for her clumsiness. William and I would have been having our reunion at the moment.