RELENTLESS

MARILYN'S POV

THE NEXT DAY,

PARTY DAY

"Mary, get some cocktails for the guests at table 17!!"

Mom called and I stressfully sprinted towards the bar erected at the center of the garden for this purpose.

"I'll get it. Nevermind. You need some rest."

Steve said and took it before me.

I smiled and mouthed a 'thank you' to him as he left with the drinks.

Pheew.

Finally, a moment of rest I have achieved.

We never expect the massive turn up for Dad's welcoming party.

It was.... enormous..

The entire lawn was crowded and some guests even had to stay in the house.

I never knew we were this popular in the neighborhood, or maybe because of my mom....and Steve.

Most of the crowd were Steve's friends... And mom's friends.

I have no friend.

Well, I am not ready to go into details about that.

I am a practical loner.

That's all I can say.

I have been busy since in the morning trying to get all things in order before the main event of the day.

I relaxed against the bar scanning the crowd and