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Natalia hail qent ilaya pendering meer the matter before finally deciding to invite Eliana in person.
It wasn’t that she had genuinely come to terms with the idea. She simply had no other option. Natalia didn’t want to extend the invitation herself
someone else approached Eliana, Eliana might refuse,
Natalia figured that her own presence would increase the likelihood of success.
She had timed her arrival to coincide with the end of class, but when she got there, she was surprised to find Eli silll present.
Natalia hesitated at the doorway, her expression briefly stiffening. “Class isn’t over yet?”
– Eli glanced up and replinid, “Oh, no, it’s already dismissed. Are you here to see someone““”
Everyone in the class turned to look at the door, their eyes landing on Natalia
Willone was the first to greet her. “Thi, Natalia, what brings you here?“
Among the classmates, only Willow and Wendy joined the dance club, Willow immediately assumed Natalia was there to see them
Natalia walked into the classroom under the curious pizes of her peers.
Eliana, who had been standing in the middle of the rout moments ago, was now making her way toward the back after selling the issue with Willow.
To
hana’s surprise, Natalia subdenly called out from behind her. “Hey, Eliana”
The students were stunned. Even Willow was taken aback, wondering, Could Natalia really be here for Eliana! That’s impossible
Eliana turned around, her expression calm. “What do you want!!
Natalia paused for a moment before speaking. “Are you free this Saturday?”
And if La am?” Eliana asked.
“I’m inviting you to my birthday party,” Natalia said directly
After a second, the
the room erupted.
“Holy crap, Natalia’s here to invite Eliana to her birthday party? She came in person?”
“Didn’t someone say Eliana wasn’t even on the guest list? What’s this, then?“”
That’s ridiculous_!
Willow’s face froze
Even Wenly frowned, finding it hard to believe. “Why would Natalia personally invite Eliana? What makes Elana so special
Previously, Natalia had extended a group invitation to all the dance club members, including Willow and Wendy.
Eliana’s face briefly registered a flicker of confusion and surprise. She hadn’t expected Natalia ao invite her since they were far froes being friends.
Though Natalia’s birthday party was considered a prestigious event at school. Elara couldn’t care less..
She had no interest in attending a so–called high–class gathering, especially one where she’d have no close friends to accompany her. It would be nothing short of awkward Eliana wasn’t the type to chase after superficial recognition
“Sorry, I’m busy tomorrow” Eliana said firmly before turning back toward her seat without hesitation.
Natalia stood Iriszen, stunned by the blunt rejection. Albough she had anticipated this outcome, she hadn’t expected Eliana to be so unyielding. refusing without even a moment’s consideration
Accompanying Natalia was Yulila, who stepped forward to stand beside her. Staring at Eliana’s retreating figure, Yulia said sharply, “Hey, Eliana! Natalia came all the way here to invite you, and you’re just going to brush her off? Do you even know how lucky you are”
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“There are so
so many people who would kill for this chance, and you just throw it away. What makes you think you have the right to be so an Yulila had always found Eliana’s aloof attitude unbearable, though there was little she could do about it.
Elana turned slightly and glanced at Yulila, her tone iry. “Huh? Hah, isn’t being personally invited by Natalia something to be proud of? Maybe next
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time, think before asking such a ridiculous question”
“You How dare you be so rude to me?” Yulila snapped.
“You ask for it,” Eliana said coolly,
Vulila’s face flushed with anger. She opened her mouth to retort, but Natalia tugged her back. “Forget it. Let’s go
Yuhla dida’s mind arguing, but Natalia wasn’t about to let herself be further embarrassed. The two left the classroom together.
Elana braded to the back of the room and left with Stella,
Meanwlule, Willow and Wendy looked unerly dejected.
They had been boasting in class for days about their invitation to Natalia’s birthday party, flaunting it as a point of pride. Not too long ago, they mocked Eliana, claiming she wasn’t worthy of an invitation.
But now, it was so fronic. Natalia had shown up personally to invite Eliana, only to be rejected outright
Wendy, especially burned with jealousy. If she had known things would turn out this way, she never would have joined Willow bragting about being invited to Natalia’s party in the first place.
Eliana and Stella left the classroom together. Curious, Stella asked, “Elana, why didn’t you want to go in Natalia’s birthday partyin
“You know the kind of people who show up to Natalia’s parties,” Eliana replied. “I don’t get along with them, and going would just create more trouble. Besides, I doubt Natalia actually wants me there for any friendly reason. She’s probably got something else in mind.”
Earlier, before the buzz about Natalia’s birthday party spread through the school, Natalia had gone out of her way to invite Landon
Bur judging by Landon’s reaction that day, he didn’t seem interested in attending
So now that Natalia was inviting
ng Eliana, it wouldnt be surprising if she had ulterior motives. If Eliana went to the party, there was a chance Landon and his friends might tag along. Ellana hated the idea of being used as a pawns.
If she and Natalia had been close, she wouldn’t have minded helping her out this once, But since they weren’t, there was no reason to play along with Natalia’s schemes
Stella nodded. “That makes sense. Honestly, it’s probably better if you don’t go
It didn’t take long for word to spread around the school that Eliana had numed down Natalia’s invitation
Opinions were split. Some thought Eliana was being ungrateful, while others admired her for not bowing to pressure for something se trivial.
Regardless, the fallout solidified the antagonistic relationship between Natalia and Eliana.
Natalia had taken the initiative to extend an olive branch, only to be snubbed in front of the entire class. There was no doubt that their mutual disdain had deepened.
By 4 PM that afternoon, the school’s tennis center had unveiled a batch of new equipment, retiring the old gear
Students buzzed about Eliana’s bold rejection of Natalia’s invitation, many cheering her on.
The tennis club, known for its wealthy members, had always been at odds with the dance club. They had little respect for Natalia or her so–called elite gathering
“Ella, well done! That’s exactly the right way to deal with Natalia. She acts like everyone’s dying to be around her?
“Exactly! I’ve never liked her
Eliana acknowledged
their support with a small smile before heading off to warm up for training.
After finishing her warm–ups, she spotted Cameron and his friends entering the tennis center.
She walked over to chat with them briefly when her phone suddenly rang with an upbeat ringione, i was a call from Lucy “Hi Mom,” Eliana answered.
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Lucy’s gentle e voice came
came through the line. “Eliana, come home a little early today. We’re going out for dinner tonight.
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