Chapter 97 - Birthday Party (3) (2/2)

”That's a really pretty vase.” Lillian added with a poker face.

”I know right.” Rachel replied back cheekily. ”Oh! Cheers by the way.” She continued, raising her glass towards them.

”Cheers!” Stella and Lillian replied with a bored expression with a bored expression on her face, clinking their glasses with hers.

After making sure that Stella had finished most of her drink, Rachel chugged down her wine.

”Look at the time, people must be wondering where the birthday girl is.” Rachel spoke up, standing up from the sofa. ”I should be going downstairs now, even though I want to spend my time with the two of you. You guys can stay here as long as you like. Treat the place as your own.” She continued and headed towards the door.

After she was out, Lillian stood up from the couch and threw the remaining of her drink into one of the pots that was in the balcony.

”What are you doing?” Stella couldn't resist anymore and finally asked her.

”Nothing.” Lillian replied as she made her way towards the door. She had merely acted on her instincts. She knew what type of person she was. She wasn't one to apologise even if it was her who was at fault. Staying beside Blake for so long, she had learned a few things. One of them was to never trust a sudden change in someone's behavior.

”Why did you switch our drinks?” Stella asked her, leaning her back against the couch.

”I think it was most probably drugged.” Lillian replied as she leaned her back against the door.

”How do you know that?” Stella narrowed her eyes at her. ”And then why did you drink it yourself?” She added.

”I didn't finish the drink. She was waiting for you to finish yours before leaving. So, she didn't pay any attention to me. I merely took a few sips. I will be fine.” Lillian replied with a bored expression on her face. She was still leaning against the door, as if waiting for someone.

”We should go back downstairs.” Stella spoke up. She was getting worried about Lillian. She shouldn't have agreed to Rachel.

”We will...” Lillian spoke up to reply to her but stopped midway. She placed a finger on her lips, asking Stella to stay quiet to which she complied. She moved away from the door and switched off the lights, making the room turn completely dark.

A devilish smirk graced her lips as she focused on the heavy footsteps coming towards the room.