Mr. Hephephobias

CHAPTER 151 - Marriage Gossip

If most restaurants have a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, in contrast to the restaurant that Reisa chose as the person assigned to choose a place and menu. Reisa chose an Italian restaurant that has a concept of fine dining that is known for the impression of luxury that can be seen from the outside until when eating the menu served.

When he entered, Lucia was greeted by a servant and delivered to the table. Lucia looks amazed by the design of the restaurant that is so very luxurious. Lucia still has to walk down a special staircase to get to the VIP Room, where Reisa and her friends are waiting.

When it came to the VIP Room, in a room that only had a few special tables, the waiter prided Lucia and left. Seeing the arrival of Lucia, Reisa immediately stood up from her seat to greet her. He knew Lucia would definitely be a little awkward to meet those sitting there.

All eyes were immediately fixed on Lucia's beauty. Lusia looked very beautiful and elegant wearing a dress that looked elegant and luxurious. They did not expect that Lucia was becoming more and more beautiful now. Even one of their male friends did not blink acknowledging Lucia's beauty.

"I'm not surprised that at school a lot of men like it. Is she really single and doesn't want to date until now?" ask the man to the friend sitting next to him.

"Yes...! Don't be so hopeful, she might be alone. Among us even married but he still has no girlfriend? Is that possible?" another friend broke the man's hopes.

During the school days, Lucia was already very famous for her natural beauty. When other women show their beauty with expensive mack ups, Lucia actually looks beautiful even without makeup. Many male students fell in love with him, but Lucia ignored them all and just focused on the school.

Lucia's beauty at that time was enough to upset other female students, but the rejection he did actually made them more upset and felt if Lucia did not know herself or expensive selling. All this time Lucia had only closed her eyes and ears, for her it was only necessary to ignore her for three years.

Lucia still clearly remembers the first reunion she attended a few years ago. All of his friends still treated him the same as before and did not change. They were still talking about Lucia as a poor girl who acted pretentious and ignorant. Since then, Lucia has never attended a reunion.

After so many years, this time Lucia ventured to be present in front of them. Not to prove how worthy or unworthy he is. But he just wants to face the reality and no longer wants to hide.

All were present except one of their friends who were also no less beautiful than Lucia who had not been present. Lucia was greeted by a smile and a greeting to the question of what news has become a must when meeting each other.

Not long after a woman named Rara arrived and joined them. During school Rara was always crowned as the most beautiful woman in her class. Lucia is always juxtaposed with Rara, Lucia is nicknamed natural beauty while Rara is nicknamed eternal beauty.

Rara was very surprised by Lucia's current appearance. This spicy-mouthed beautiful woman had not changed at all. With an angelic face he insinuated the appearance of Lucia who felt seemed very self-imposed.

"Well, do you want to look like a goose in this ordinary show?" ask her with a smiling face. "It's overkill" he continued.

Lucia realized the insinuation, not only Lucia, everyone also knew that Rara was attacking Lucia. Reisa should help Lucia to avenge Rara's insinuation but it is preceded by Lucia.

"Excessive? Do you see this really looks excessive? The goose..? Does that mean you see that I'm the only one who looks charming? You're too much in praise. Isn't this kind of clothing already the clothes you used to wear. I don't understand why you're judging it as excessive. It's like you want to say that all the fancy clothes they wear are too excessive" Lucia replied.

Reisa let out a small laugh at Lucia's reply, followed by another smile and looked resentfully at Rara. Rara did not expect that Lucia would not only change her appearance but also begin to dare to fight back.

"Lussia is right, it's the same you are insulting us" said another.

One of them ended the ungodly brolan by starting to ask the waiter to start serving food.

Amidst their laughter suddenly came the voice of the servant who let a man in after going down the stairs. The waiter led the man to a table that was right next to Lucia and her friends.

The arrival of the man made Rara and several other friends who were sitting facing him made to be charmed by the good looks with perfect posture.

Lucia was about to turn her head to see who the man they were talking about was but at the same time Reisa asked Lucia to see a message from David. A message in which David apologizes for coming so late.

"Look, how dare he leave us alone with these tubes" grumbled Reisa in a soft voice.

Reisa had to endure her complaints seeing the waiter come to serve her ordered food. They really enjoyed the dishes served, they praised Reisa for choosing the right place.

While everyone was enjoying eating a man named Eric started a conversation. Eric said he heard rumors about Lucia. A rumor has it that Lucia is married. Eric also said that he would not believe the gossip based on Reisa's post.

The rumor emerged from Reisa's post on one of her social media accounts. A photo post of a couple of brides who are binding a promise. It is not clear who the bride in the photo was because Reisa took her from the back corner. Reisa posted it with a caption. "I'm happy for you, my true friend".

For Eric it's ridiculous that based on that they've assumed Lucia is married. "Reisa, she's not just your real friend, is she?" Where is it possible if the couple is Lucia" asked Eric.

"Unfortunately I only have one and that's it" Reisa said firmly.

Aaa I understand, but she may not have been married open. We asked 2 who made the useless gossip.

"Why is it useless?" Cut Lucia.

"Lussia, no offense. I mean why should they make such gossip, so nosy. At school we all know that you stay away from the men who approach you. We all know because you never have time for that. You've been very busy with a lot of part-time work. How can a girl who does not want to date suddenly get married. So I feel like they're all so nosy making gossip so useless" explained Eric sounding pretentious to care.

Lucia asked Eric why it was impossible. Does Eric know himself well? Did Eric see all his days? Or did Eric follow her? Why was he so sure of what he thought was the most true.

"Why are you asking with a face like you're upset. Then, have you really been menika? Otherwise, don't make us look like bad guys.we won't be bothered not even caring about that cheap gossip" explains Eric.

One of them said if some of those who had a better life were still unmarried, how could Lucia get married first. In the middle of the conversation, Rara's mouth made even more ear pain.

"Maybe it happened" he said, making all eyes look directly at him questioningly.

Why could a Rara so easily believe that rumor. They wondered on what basis Rara was telling that. What could Rara have been all this time finding out a lot about Lusia's life. There was no reason for Rara to do that unless she still harbored envy towards Lucia for being a competitor during her school days.

Rara stared at the cynical Lucia. "It's possible, if he's betrothed to a rich old man to improve his social life. Look at him now, even he can look perfect" continued Rara with her taper mouth.

It....!!!

There was the sound of a glass being placed on the table violently by the man sitting at the table. The man clenched his hands and got up from his seat. When he was just standing, a beep on his phone indicated an incoming message.

[I'm so sick of it, I'm leaving this place. Can you come get me now?]

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*** to Be Continued ***