THE PARTY SUCKED, and Lay was nowhere to be found. He wasn't always available when you needed him. Jerk! I was at the dining centre in the kitchen, munching on anything I could find while avoiding the gazes I received. The guests probably wondered why I was alone; not that I bothered. I didn't invite anyone to the party, no Maria or Jay and so I didn't expect them to show up. The last thing I wanted was them feeling so out of place in their own friend's home. At the corner of my eyes, I noticed Levi staring at me and it was every bit uncomfortable. I tugged at the sleeve of my dress. Gosh, I wanted to take this off so badly. I swallowed the Marron cookies, made by Raymond, and reached for a glass of punch when a movement outside made me stop. The entire room suddenly felt silent, as

