Rebirth: Dancing In My Destiny
Chapter 183: Sudden Appearance (1)

Chapter 183: Sudden Appearance (1)

"I’m really envious of Evan! He finally got Rose’s heart after so many years trying to woo her...." James said as he sipped his red wine.

Since their first year of college and always in the same class, Evan knows how to exactly pursue Rose. Even then, Rose’s eyes were only on her crush from other faculties.

"I know, right! I thought Rose would end up with that boy band! What’s his name?" Danny asked.

"Dustin Moses!" Oliver chipped in as he raised his hand to call a waitress. His mind suddenly fields with that stupid Dustin, his best friend in high school. Because Dustin was too greedy, Oliver decided to take another path and distance their friendship. Now, his poor friend has died miserably.

"You know him!?" Randy raises his brown slightly. Surprised to know Oliver knows Rose’s crush, Dustin Moses.

"Tsk, Randy! Did you know?" James chuckled as he shook his head. "Rose and Oliver have been friends since they were in high school!? Of course, Oliver knows Dustin. Rose has had a crush on that man since high school! Right Oliver?" James looked at Oliver opposite.

"Well, what James said is true. Dustin is my best friend. However, our friendship began to drift apart during college." Oliver slowly lifted the red wine glass he had just gotten from the waiter and quickly emptied it. Looking at all of them still staring at him, he chuckled. "Man... stop talking about a dead man. Some say it’s not nice...."

"What, he died!? Already? When? How?" James and the others were surprised to hear that.

Oliver could only nod while turning his gaze to Rose. As Rose’s best friend, he felt happy when Dustin had gone from her life. She deserved a kind and loving man like Evan to stay beside her. Dustin was like a tremor in Rose’s life. He never agreed when Rose chased Dustin, but that girl never listened to everything he told her about Dustin. In fact, Rose accuses him of having a crush on her and wanting to separate herself from Dustin. Gosh!

Remembering their past makes Oliver’s head feel hurt. He needs more wine to make him feel better. He raises his hand again to call the waitress, making the three men nearby widen their eyes in surprise.

"Man! You drink so much wine. It’s not even lunchtime yet!?" Danny said worriedly. And with a sympathetic look, he saw Oliver empty the red wine the waiter had just given him.

Danny felt Oliver must have missed his best friend. He signs everyone not to talk about Dustin anymore because that would make Oliver even sadder.

Later, Sam came into the room and told them the lunch feast was ready. He led them to the dining table after that. The huge dining table can fit all of them, including Sam and Gavin, who also join for the feast. The room looked spacious and bright from the vast glass wall with a city view.

Before their lunch was served, everyone in the room talked with people beside or opposite them. The afternoon atmosphere was so cheerful and warm but later, they suddenly heard footsteps from the front room.

Rose turned her head towards the sound of the footsteps. She was surprised to see her mother-in-law enter the dining room with a tall man with a slicked-back hairstyle. There’s a half-smile framed by his pale-looking face when they get closer to the dining table. And his gold frame glasses make him look noble and lofty. Rose felt like the air around her suddenly dropped to zero.

She knew this man well because his face often appeared on her TV screens and on the internet. This man is Evan’s father, Anthony Collins. The man she was worried about. Because of what she heard from Evan, his father did not give them his blessing. But now, he appears here. Why?

Countless questions suddenly pop up in her mind as she can feel how loud her beating heart is now. She was nervous beyond words. Afraid Evan’s father will do something shameless like the rich inlaw she usually saw in the Korean drama to make them break apart. For her, she will understand if this man does that. But how about her mother and Uncle Jamie? They will definitely feel confused and angry, right!?

Rose looks stealing a glance at Evan beside her. She can see that Evan’s face looks serene. As if knowing his father will not do something like her imagination. But still, she can’t help but ask him, "E-Evan, your father? Why?"

Evan looked at his wife with a slight frown on his face when he saw the worry on her face. He brought his head closer to her and whispered, "Wife, relax! Nothing will happen. You can act as usual. Don’t feel pressured with his present." Rose nods and feels a little bit relieved hearing Evan’s words.

But, when Rose’s eyes met Anthony Collins’s blue eyes staring at her, she felt like someone had just stopped the blood flow throughout her body. She froze. And, she couldn’t break their eye contact, as if she was under his spell. But, it only happened for a few seconds because she faintly heard Doris’ voice introducing Anthony Collins to her mother. At the same time, Anthony turned to look at her mother. Rose immediately grabbed Evan’s hands to let him know she was not okay.

Anthony Collins was surprised when he saw Rose’s mother’s look still young, and somehow he felt known this woman before. For a few seconds, he tries to recall his memories, but only vague memories in his head appear; this woman is the woman he met in the past. But he can’t remember where he met her. This agitated his mind, "Nice to meet you, Ms. Wilson." Anthony reached out his hand for a handshake.

Then, Anthony turned his gaze at Rose. "Hello, daughter-in-law. Welcome to the family..." His voice sounded friendly, and there was no intimidation from there. It made Rose feel slightly better. Anthony held out his hand for a handshake.

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