I raised my head helplessly and took a deep breath to stop the tears from flowing.
The hotel receptionist probably felt sorry for me and asked me if I wanted to go to the staff dormitory to take a shower.
I nodded gratefully. After buying a dress from the shop on the first floor, I followed her.
Their staff dormitory required half an hour's walk.
When I took a shower and changed my clothes, the forum ended.
Luis' exclusive ringtone rang on my cell phone.
He spoke in an angry tone and scolded me for two minutes. Finally, he got back to the point. "Why haven't you come back yet? I've been scolded for half an hour!"
I didn't reply, and his tone became worse and worse.
"How dare you be late for Grandma's birthday! Are you crazy..."
"Luis, I'm on Zeton Mountain."
Hearing my words, he finally remembered that he had an appointment with me.
Three days ago, Luis said he would come to witness my nomination.
The forum day was his grandma's birthday.
So we agreed to go back together after the forum.
However, Luis broke his promise to attend the forum. Now he was even asking me why I hadn't gone back yet.
If he hadn't said he would come, I would have arranged a car in advance.
He promised me first, but he went to his new girlfriend's movie signing ceremony.
Now he blamed me for being late for Grandma's birthday.
I stayed in the institute for ten years.
The dean told me that I would be promoted to deputy director at this forum conference.
It had been two hours since the forum ended, but I didn't receive any notifications.
I knew the promotion was ruined.
I held back my tears, and the corners of my mouth couldn't stop trembling.
On the other end of the phone, Luis said impatiently, "It's so annoying. I'll come pick you up now."
I didn't want him to come because I was afraid I wouldn't be able to control my temper.
In the White family, only Luis' grandma Jenny White was kind to me.
So I didn't want to miss her birthday party.
After thanking the hotel receptionist, I ran to the side of the road to wait for Luis.
I waited for him for two hours.
I sent him messages every half hour.
[Where are you?]
But Luis didn't reply to me.
As I laughed at myself, I walked for two hours in high heels and finally got down the mountain.
The taxi app showed that there were no available vehicles nearby.
I walked to the bus stop and took the bus home.