"Thank you for celebrating the anniversary with us. May you have an enjoyable and wonderful night," I said as I ended my speech. The audience applauded after I spoke. I smiled down the stage.

Many approached me to shake hands. Others toast wine. While talking to my batchmates invited to the party, I felt someone looking at me. I glanced over and saw the lady who seemed to be comforted and smiling staring at me. I just didn’t pay attention to it. I knew I was looking at it with my other batch mates.

As I sat down to our table, a couple came next to me. I looked at...