Brink of Conking Out

The rest of the festivities went on that night long after the ceremony was over. Chatter and music livened up the atmosphere, keeping the energy of the hall alive.

It was nearing midnight when Grandma Lin called it a night, grabbing Auntie Martha's attention as the latter spoke with Queen Isla. 

Olivia took it as her chance to escape from her mom's clutches who never let Olivia out of her sight since they walked hand in hand down the stage.

Assisting Grandma Lin and Auntie Martha out of the hall, Olivia was left standing in the lobby once the older Lin ladies boarded their car. 

The pair of red taillights soon joined the rest of the cars in the bustling streets of the metro. Olivia took it as her cue to pivot on her spot and rejoin the remaining guests in the hall. 

As she approached the double doors, she stiffened. Her spine straightened, adding a few inches to her five foot four height.