71 WE MEET AGAIN

“...thank you all for showing up and being here to support me. It means a whole lot to me,” Anna said and raised her wine glass. The crowd followed her. “Cheers to a long life and a fruitful relationship with you all.” She said and emptied the contents of her glass into her mouth. “Cheers!” They chorused and followed suit. Some took a sip, others emptied the contents of their glasses in their mouth while Kyra emptied her glass in the plant pot next to her. “Let's see how long this fruitful relationship lasts,” she muttered with a mischievous smile as she picked up a glass of champagne from a waiter passing by her and mixed with the crowd. “Anna,” Daniel approached Anna the moment she came down from the stairs. She tore her eyes from the crowd, disappointed that she couldn't find Davis among them. He didn't even wait to tell me how my speech went. “Mr. Monroe,” Anna smiled at him and stretched her hand to him. “Mr. Monroe?” He muttered, hurt by how she addressed him.