"Cheers to Jacob's new life and Ella's success," Mr Parker raised his champagne flute in a toast. I smiled and glanced at Jacob who was beaming. "I wished the friend of yours could stay for the celebration too," Mrs Parker said. "What's his name?" "Julian," I replied. "He had to attend to some urgent work,so he couldn't stay back. He apologized for that," "Oh, seemed like a really nice fellow and cute too," She winked. "You two must be close?" "Yes,very," I smiled fondly and glanced at Jacob. Although he was smiling,the smile didn't touch his eyes. Is he jealous? I scoffed,why would he be jealous and why does it even matter me? I shook my head and rejoined the little party. I stared at lighted sky from my place at the egg shaped bamboo swing in the balcony adjoining my room. Ac

