Chapter- 13

Marcu's POV.

"Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to Aileen. Happy birthday to you,"

I barely listened to the song, all I could hear was the rapidly pounding heart beat of Chloe. Why is she nervous? Because I am going to kiss her in front of everyone? I questioned and stared at her. She's too stubborn and didn't look at me even though I am standing opposite to her.

I can't look anywhere else. She's so beautiful tonight in those normal jeans and a green shirt while other women are dressed in their dazzling dresses. She effortlessly gets all my attention.

I averted my gaze only when they handed me a piece of cake. Like every year, the party is kind of lavish, filled with our close friends. The one thing I like about the party is there's no dancing or shouting. Chloe and Lily were new here but they mingled with us sooner than I expected.

There Chloe looked at me and gave me an awkward smile. She's been avoiding me since this morning to look in my direction, she must have been feeling