85 REUNION PART 9 (2/2)

Puja said, ”So, we are having a reunion on Saturday. Why don't you join? I'll let others know that you are coming.” She took out her cell phone from the bag and started typing.

Xue Lin was startled. ”Hey, wait, I don't want to-”

Puja grinned. ”Too bad, I already told them.”

Xue Lin paused. She didn't like pushy people. She didn't want to meet her classmates soon. She wasn't ready. But she had to meet them sooner or later. So, she calmed down.

While eating, Puja said, ”I've never seen you wearing a skirt before except for our school uniform. It's good to see you in a skirt.”

She was right about that. Xue Lin was the tomboy in their class. Even boys used to tease her for that and got kicked by her. Xue Lin replied, ”Things change, don't they?”

”They do and I'm married.” Puja acted to move her hair behind her ear and showed her huge diamond ring to Xue Lin.

Xue Lin could only smile. ”Congratulations!” Diamonds or ornaments don't interest her. Even if she does, she has too much jewelry now. She wonders if she will ever finish wearing all of them.

The pastries and lattes were served. While they were eating, Puja suddenly asked, ”You don't have a party gown, do you?”

Xue Lin looked up. ”Why do I need a party gown?”

Puja gasped, ”Why do you ask? We are going to a fancy hotel for the reunion. Everyone will show off their wealth. But you never cared about appearance. That's why I'm asking.” She acted as if she told her beforehand that the reunion would be held at a luxurious hotel.

Xue Lin's expression changed. ”What a pain! I don't want to wear fancy dresses. That's not like me.” She thought she didn't have to wear fancy clothes for a while. Her wedding dress was heavy and especially that vermilion bird tiara. Thinking of that made her shiver.

Puja said, ”Oh, come on! How long do you wish to act like a tomboy? Don't worry. I'll take you to a good shopping mall.”

Xue Lin shook her head. ”I won't waste my money on a dress. And I think I have lots of clothes in my closet.” She thought about the luxurious clothes in her closet. She thinks that she will never be able to wear them all in this lifetime.