Angelica's POV
"Geez, Li. Can you stop freaking out over such a small matter? You are acting like it's your wedding day," Victoria groaned harshly, and I looked at her with a sheepish smile.
She won't understand what I feel even if I try to make her understand. If she had ever fallen in love or been in a relationship even once, she wouldn’t have made fun of my excitement, nervousness, and whatnot.
"Just tell me which one I should choose, will you? I have been literally racking my brains for over an hour," I mustered up my best pleading look, and she sighed.
"Choose the red one. It will bring out your curves and highlight your features even more. I am sure Tyler will love it," Victoria smiled before she held my beige-colored dress in her hand.
"If you are not wearing this one, can I take it?" She asked, and I shrugged.
"Wear whatever you want. Once you are done, can you help me with my makeup? I can use some help since it’s a special day today," I beamed at her, and she rolled her eyes.
After changing into our dresses, I sat in front of the mirror as Victoria highlighted my facial features.
"Who told you Tyler was going to propose to you today? Did one of his friends contact you or something?" Victoria asked as she applied eyeliner to my eyes, and I waited for her to finish before answering.
"Are you asking because you still suspect him or in general?" I looked at her sternly, and she rolled her eyes again.
"I am genuinely asking you this. Even after Tyler proposes to you today, I will keep saying what I said last time. I don't trust the guy at all. Something about him screams fake and pretense -" She stopped when she saw me glaring at her and sighed.
"You can answer me now," her sheepish smile made me sigh.
"His friends didn't tell me anything. Apart from Noah, no one even dares to look at me now. They always look away whenever I walk to them. It's weird," I paused before shaking my head.
"This is how I know he will propose to me. We were supposed to meet at the library after getting our results, but he changed his plans later. I was walking back to the apartment when I got this craving for -
"Get to the point," Victoria mumbled, and I thinned my lips before sighing.
"I saw him buying a ring in the jewelry store near my favorite cafe where I was going to grab a coffee," I ended, and she hummed.
Just hmm? What kind of reaction is that supposed to be? Is she happy or not?
I turned around and narrowed my eyes at her.
"What?" She raised her brows.
"You don't act like that,"
"And what am I supposed to behave like?"
"I don't know, but at least not so mundane as this," I huffed and turned to the mirror again, smiling at my reflection.
Her hands can really do wonders.
"You look stunning," she smiled at me, and I nodded.
"This reminds me, you have an interview the day after tomorrow, right?" She asked, and I grinned.
"Yes. Finally, after clearing three tests, I reached the interview round. Isn't it good? Even though we are not in the same department, we will be in the same company at least, no?" I beamed at her.
I still can’t believe I reached the final stage on my first attempt. Many people prepare for years for this.
From the moment I heard the speech of their marketing director at our College's annual seminar in the first year, I have been dreaming of getting a job in this company, and now, I am only one step away from that dream.
The Martino Empire Corporation
For three years, I have constantly read their trends, researched their strategies, and studied every case involving their business. They are spread across 79 countries and are trying to expand into more domains and locations.
I looked at Victoria for more compliments, and she flicked my hair, making me scowl.
"I have been waiting for the good news, too. It was a blessing for me when I met you three years ago, and you saved me—" Victoria's smile froze, and I grabbed her hands.
"Let's not talk and think about the bad memories, yeah? I saved you from those so-called wolves, but you saved me from those hooligans, too. Besides, I got a free cook in return. So it was a win-win situation. More benefiting to me," I grinned.
"You are such a mean girl, Li. I swear you would have thrown me out if I couldn't cook such delicious food," she rolled her eyes.
"Without a doubt," I tsked, and she smiled, knowing all too well I was just joking with her.
"Are you ready for your graduation party? You are finally a graduate and will enter struggling corporate life after today," Victoria's words made me sigh.
Mom would've been over the moon for me if Mom had been here. Unfortunately, my stepfather fell ill suddenly, and she had to return to the States to tend to him.
"Are you going on a date with your boyfriend? You are glowing," I winked at her meaningfully, and she looked away. She hadn't told me anything, but from how she dresses these days, I was suspicious that she was seeing someone or in the process of seeing someone.
The red tint on her cheeks gave her away, and I smiled before shaking my head.
"Can you drop me at the venue? Tyler will meet me there," I grabbed my clutch as soon as she completed her makeup and everything.
"Sure, come along. In fact, I am going to the same region. Remember the Midnight Club? I will be there. If you and your boyfriend want to tag along, we would be happy,"
"So it's a 'we' huh?" I wriggled my brows at her, and she became shy again, making me chuckle.
We walked to her car to go to our destinations.
I was honestly very excited today. Though I know it was nothing too serious since we had talked about this ‘marriage’ topic earlier, I couldn't help feeling nervous.
I even doubted what I presumed would happen, but I am sure that part was just affected by Victoria's nagging about how she didn't trust Tyler.
With a deep breath, I stepped out of the car when she stopped at the entrance.