Alpha Rexton

 Amelie's POV.

 I try to stay away from him. While he was at the left end of the table, I was at the right end of the center almost to the back.

 Every now and then I would steal glances at him, not because I was tempted by his good looks but I didn't want him to know that I was here.

 "Why is he here too, Gwen?" I asked, then took a sip of strawberry juice.

 "The guests who came were not only my friends, Amelie, but also my parents' business partners."

 "Wow, your parents' relationship is no joke." Chasne praised.

 "But I'm a bit lazy, from my father's relationship with them, he forced me to marry a man named Luke. One thing I know is that he is a Beta."

 "Good offer! If I were you, perhaps I would agree with father's choice." Hailey also spoke.

 "Unfortunately I can't be like you, Hailey." Gwendolyn took a piece of cake and took a bite. "There's no way I can leave my boyfriend who has accompanied me for five years, even if I meet my mate."

 I was silent when I heard the words Gwendolyn said. Even though she is beautiful, this woman is very loyal and is not easily tempted. Gwendolyn doesn't even want to accept her father's choice and prefers her current boyfriend.

 If only Alpha Rexton had the same thoughts as Gwendolyn, the man would have chosen to stay with Matilda. Maybe I don't need to beg to make him reject me, that would be better. Unfortunately reality says otherwise.

 "You are right, you are a classy and loyal woman. Don't leave your boyfriend who has accompanied you for a long time, Gwen!" Chasne also took the same cake as Gwendolyn took.

 "Oh, so you don't think I'm a classy woman, Chasne?" Hailey's anger was ignited.

 "Uh, n--no. Bu--that's not what I meant, Hailey. You misunderstood."

 But it seems like Hailey is not good at acting. A second later she was laughing. "Just relax, Chasne. I'm not that emotional."

 "You almost ruined our friendship." I said, then chuckled.

 "I have to get ready, the event will start soon." Gwendolyn got up and left the table.

 Looking around, it seemed that more and more invited guests were arriving. I don't know how many hundreds of people were invited to Gwendolyn's birthday tonight, a lively party that I'm sure will never happen in my lifetime.

 Everyone wore a dress code, some wore black, some wore white. They talked to each other, as did me, Chasne and Hailey.

 A man checked the microphone and walked on the small stage available in front of the seats of the guests who came. When his voice started to sound, everything in the room fell silent. Instantly the atmosphere became silent and no one spoke.

 "Good afternoon, ladies and gentleman. How was your day? Hope you all always have a good day." The man wearing a black shirt with a white jacket and white ribbon tie smiled kindly at the guests who came. "Okay, I'm Timothy who will guide this event. Tonight is a very happy night, especially for a beautiful woman with long, wavy brown hair. We welcome her, Gwendolyn."

 The knee-length white dress she was wearing looked sparkling. Her gait was very graceful and her facial makeup was very beautiful. It was truly a birthday party that was my dream, but I realized that I would never get a party as luxurious as this.

 "Let us sing happy birthday to her together."

 All the guests who came, including me, started singing while clapping. After the song was finished, Gwendolyn started to approach the three-tiered birthday cake on the table, then blew out the burning candles on it.

 Thunderous applause began to be heard. On the stage, Gwendolyn and the presenter appeared to be smiling full of happiness.

 "Who will you give the first piece of cake to, Gwen?"

 "Um, I'll give it to mom and dad."

 "All right, please come up to the stage, mother and father of Gwendolyn."

 Two men and a woman began to come up to the stage. All the guests who came looked happy. Especially when Gwendolyn started cutting the cake and giving it to her parents.

 There was thunderous applause again. All the guests who came smiled happily.

 "I want to give the next piece of cake to my beloved boyfriend, Samuel," said Gwendolyn, speaking near the microphone.

 A man in a white suit came up to the small stage at the front. He stepped closer to Gwendolyn and was ready to receive the third piece of cake.

 "Yes, the cake is running out. Next are you going to give me the fourth piecefor me, Gwen?"

 The woman shook her head. "Um ... sorry, but no." Her eyes glanced slightly at me, Hailey and Chasne who were sitting around the same table. "I want to give the next piece of cake to my friends who are very kind and always accompany me at any time. Amelie, Hailey, Chasne, please come up to the stage."

 Hearing my name called, I was silent for a moment. Why did Gwendolyn do this? Never thought about it before. If I go up on stage, Alpha Rexton can see my presence.

 My eyes glanced towards the far right. Sure enough, Alpha Rexton and Matilda were looking at me and my two other friends. Unlucky! Why should it be like this?

 "Amelie, let's go there," whispered Chasne who then took my hand. "Why are you silent, anyway?!"

 Ascending the stage, I didn't dare to look at Alpha Rexton and Matilda. Of course I felt too nervous, I couldn't concentrate fully.

 "Amelie, open your mouth!"

 "H--ha? Um ... a ...."

 "Why are you daydreaming?" whispered Gwendolyn.

 Before I had time to answer it, the host said, "Let's take a photo first."

 My eyes tried to focus on looking at the camera, I smiled stiffly. Honestly, I can't relax like usual. This really makes me awkward.

 The scent of vanilla combined with the strong smell of wood wafted as I walked down the stage. Of course this happened because my distance from Alpha Rexton was getting closer.

 For a second I didn't have the courage to look away, I walked back to the table where I was while lowering my head.

 "Wow, what a fun birthday event tonight. The next event is a casual talk, please take your time."

 Both Gwendolyn and the host stepped off the stage. Gwendolyn approached our table and joined us again.

 Several times I glanced at Alpha Rexton, I saw he was also doing the same thing. He already knows where I am.

 "Amelie, it looks like you're going to be in a big trouble."