Cold Showers — Chapter 13

"Hiiii."

"Are you sure you don't want to come with me to the party? I'll really appreciate it if you do," Lilian said from the other side.

Jayda sighed. "I thought we've talked about this, Lily. There's no way I'm going with you to that party."

"Trust me, Sebastian will not do anything to you. You will be by my side and I'll protect you all through." Lilian promised.

Jayda chuckled, "You must be kidding me, Lily. I'm not afraid of that jerk, I just don't want to see him again before I lose my temper and strangle him."

"Well, he deserves it, you're a lawyer. One of the best in fact and no doubt you will get away with it."

Jada chuckled, "It's your uncle's birthday party, you will be fine. Just go and catch up with your family members. I'm sure it won't be as bad as the way you've visioned it in your head." She encouraged.

"Apart from the fact that I'm avoiding that jerk, I can't come with you because I have some things to complete since I won't be working this weekend. I'm going over to my parents' place. And besides, the party is only for family members."

"You're my best friend, you're my family."

"You'll do just fine hun, I have to go, I have a court session this afternoon. We'll talk later."

"Okay. Just let me know if you change your mind." Lilian said before she ended the call.

Lilian sighed as soon as she drove into her Uncle's mansion. Albert Miller, Sebastian's father, was her mother's elder brother and the richest amongst four children.

Lilian's mother was the only female child and that was why her brothers were so protective of her, most especially Albert and no doubt that same possessiveness was transferred to her.

Albert Miller was the best uncle Lilian could ever ask for. He was kind, charming and humble, he behaved nothing like his son, Sebastian.

Because of the good relationship that existed between her uncle and her mother, Lilian could not decline the invitation.

She finally found a spot to park her car, she reached for her purse and wrapped gift, then got down from her car.

"I was already beginning to think my baby sister wouldn't show up." A familiar voice said.

"You know I can't say NO whenever it comes to Uncle Albert. Mom will be so mad at me." Lilian replied.

She was late to the party. She was kind of hoping Jayda would change her mind and come with her but Jayda had to go see her parents.

Gabriel closed the gap between them and pulled his younger sister into a hug. "You look beautiful as always." He kissed her cheek.

"Thank you." She smiled.

"So how's Jayda?" He asked as they walked hand in hand into the mansion.

"She's good. She had to go over to her parents' place, that's why she couldn't come with me."

The two living rooms were filled with guests who were either family or close friends to the Millers. Lilian greeted the people she recognized. She went over to the gift corner and placed her gift among other presents that were meant for the celebrant. A card was included in her gift so Uncle Albert would know they were from her.

Vanessa Miller, Sebastian's mother was happy to see Lilian, she pulled her into a hug before excusing herself to go welcome other guests and check out how the chefs were doing in the kitchen.

Everything about Vanessa was perfection. Apart from the fact that she looked far younger than her age, she was loving and caring. Lilian couldn't have asked for a better wife for her Uncle Albert. They were truly made for each other.

Like always, Gabriel ditched Lilian to go talk to some girls so Lilian was alone. She took a glass of red wine from a waiter that was passing by. She was about to go settle down on one of the couches when she made eye contact with her uncle who had Sebastian beside him.

Albert signalled for her to come over and she did just that.