True Love Waits novel Chapter 76

"Hi, Aunt Debbie. What the heck? When did you and Uncle Carlos tie the knot?" Megan asked with an innocent look on her face. She let go of Carlos, came over to Debbie, and held her arm like an old friend, though this was the first time they had met.

Debbie gave an awkward smile. "We got married three years ago, but he was always busy, so we weren't able to go out on a date until recently."

"Oh, I see," Megan responded. Then she turned to Carlos and complained, "Uncle Carlos, this is all your fault. You guys have been married for three years. So how come we haven't seen her til now?" Carlos held Debbie's hand with a smile.

"You are right. Mea culpa. I'll make up for it," he promised while looking Debbie in the eye.

Debbie blushed. She noticed Carlos was flirting with her again and every time he did that, her heart started pounding.

When the group walked in, a throng of young people already packed the venue where the party was being held. Everyone was having fun.

When people saw them, the women went crazy. "It's him! It's Carlos Huo! And his friends too! My God! I can't believe I'm seeing Carlos Huo!" one of them exclaimed.

"Wow! They're so hot! I like all four. What should I do?" a second woman said.

"Megan was right. She really is tight with Mr. Huo. But who's the woman next to him?" another wondered.

"I dunno! Never seen her before, but she's gorgeous," their friend said.

Their discussion went on like that, making this or that comment, usually about their looks.

Later, the group split up. Damon was pulled away from his friends by two beautiful women. Curtis and Colleen went somewhere alone. Wesley left his friends with Megan while she held his arm. Only Debbie and Carlos stayed put.

A waiter came to them offering all kinds of alcohol. Carlos took a glass of wine from the tray. When Debbie thought it was for her, Carlos told the waiter, "A glass of lemonade, please."

"Yes, Mr. Huo."

After the waiter had left, Carlos sipped the wine and asked Debbie, "There's food over there. Hungry?"

Debbie didn't respond. She looked at him and asked, "Why lemonade?"

"For you," answered Carlos.

Debbie was struck speechless. She looked around and everyone else had a glass of something alcoholic: Wine, liquor, champagne, even cocktails—no one was drinking lemonade. "Lemonade? Seriously?"

"Yes," Carlos said. Simple, direct, and to the point. He didn't like it when she drank alcohol.

Debbie was annoyed, but she knew she couldn't convince Carlos to let up. He was stubborn like that.

Soon the lemonade was served. She took the drink resignedly and followed Carlos to the refreshment tables. As usual cake was her favorite. She picked up a Hokkaido chiffon cupcake. After taking a bite, she asked, "Any shows tonight?"

"Yeah. Wesley invited Megan's favorite actress," Carlos answered while leaning against the table behind him.

Seeing how much the four richest and most powerful young men spoiled Megan, Debbie couldn't help asking, "Who is she?"

"Megan Lan."

"I know that. I mean—"

"Carlos, Megan was looking for you," Damon cut in, holding one tall, slim woman in each arm.

"Okay, I'll go check on her. You have some fun," Carlos said to her and left.

A minute later, Debbie saw Megan take Carlos' arm and walk into a room with him while they were talking and laughing. Debbie stared at the door, but after 15 minutes or so neither of them left the room.

She hesitated about whether to knock on the door or not. To her surpise, Colleen was already standing next to her, holding a glass of champagne. "Let's dance," she urged.