It was the last meeting for the day and after that, Eden was back real quick to her place. It was a Friday night and one of her best friend, Brenda's birthday. She was expecting to spend a great time with her crew at the nightclub, Red Rose. But when standing in the line for almost an hour in front of the nightclub and still it didn't get them to enter there, she lost her patience and glared at Brenda, "Why out of all the places you have to choose this club for tonight?"Brenda didn't mind her look anyway as she answered dreamily, "Because honey, this is the only place where Adrian, the hottest DJ is supposed to show up today. And obviously, I can't miss this chance, right?""Yeah, right." Eden hardened her look though she knew she was just wasting her energy."Relax, Edie. Let her be. It's her birthday after all." Cassandra, the other one of her best buddies tried to calm her down.Eden knew the reason for their celebration and she was happy that her mind wasn't jammed with unnecessar
Every person has someone in their life. Like really an annoying one. But strangely, their absence bothered us much than their presence. For Damien and Nathaniel, Julian was the person. Three of them were cousins come best friends. They were sitting in the VIP lounge of the nightclub, Red Rose. On some other day Nathaniel was of pretty understanding nature unlike Julian but on days like today, they were nothing but annoying altogether. Since Clarke had left Damien with that condition, they were finding it really thrilling too much for Damien's irritation. Where Damien was expecting his mother, Caroline to be somewhat supportive to get out of this, it came out to be she was more excited than his father Clarke and both of them in unison was hellbound to see him married and according to them settled down. "Damien, so when are we getting the chance of being your best man?" Julian asked dreamily getting Damien pulled out of his thoughts and glared at him. Nathaniel laughed out only to
Thinking of the girls, Damien had been with till now, were obsessed with trying to look flawless and classy with their dresses, jewellery and all. Remembering last night and Eden's spoiled dress, he thought of showing off some money to her first that girls liked the most according to him.. He ordered a dress for her from Nicci, a mall, people getting average paychecks like her wouldn’t even dare think of visiting. Just to taunt her, he even asked to put the price tag in front. Damien expected an amused expression from her anyway but her look got him taken aback instead. He could really make out her words with her expression but was in no mood to take that now. So, pulling out a deadpan expression, he shot first, "Ms. McBride, do you really need this job?" Was that even a question! If it wasn’t necessary, why the hell was she doing it in the first place? Eden pressed her lips tightly though to stop the way out for her words knowing Damien was her boss here and she should stop bein
It was a long back Damien had left the cabin but Eden was still in her chair. She didn't even seem to be in a hurry to leave the cabin as she tried to brace herself.But no matter how much she tried to come up with a way out, she couldn't reach a conclusion.She didn't know why Clarke didn't come to the office today. But she couldn't reach the conclusion that Clarke was well aware of Damien asking her to do this.She didn't know if it was a good idea, she called Clarke but much to her disappointment, the voicemail response came to her hearing for her every attempt.Destiny seemed to be playing a prank on her. A very frightening one to be specific that would cost her so well planned life of hers meeting a dead end in no moment.How come her life reached this point? Eden wondered for a moment.What should she do?It wasn't a marriage that Damien was looking forward to but a game. A game that she never thought of taking a part in. Not even in her worst dream.The shopping bag from Nicci
Eden really didn't think Damien would make her do this. But then talking to Clarke Etheridge wasn't a problem here but talking to her parents was. Eden thought. She could see it would be the next ridiculous thing she had to do. Out of nowhere, she couldn't just start saying to her parents that she wanted to marry the billionaire heir, the son of her boss. They knew really well about Eden's choice not to mention the person from her college time. Eden never hid anything from her parents but this time.. If not this, then what? Eden thought for a moment. There was no way she was going to say she fell in love with him and would like to marry him. She mentally groaned at this thought. When she remained quiet in her place at night, her parents could feel something was wrong with Eden but no matter how much they tried to talk to Eden, she just said about work pressure and all. Even if they weren't convinced but they didn't push her to speak up right now because they knew sooner or later,
Well aware that every pair of eyes were only on her, Eden stirred in her seat. She knew it would sound ridiculous but as she already said this, she should go ahead as well. Nodding at her thought, she added softly, "I want a Summer wedding." Damien knitted his brows at her, not liking the idea at all. It looked like Eden had all the time but for him in the next weekend, he was turning 29, reaching the finish line, his father gave him for choosing his girl. He considered for a moment. Even if Clarke might not say anything to him with this now but.. Not like he was so desperate to marry Eden but Clarke would surely smell the rat if they pushed it this far as Summer was still months away. No one said a word for some time. Caroline looked upset as her dreamy plan seemed to have to wait to be executed. But then with a thought, she turned to Eden, "Eden, we won't push you for it, dear. Your wedding will happen when you want it." "And that is never." Eden thought and let out a sigh of
Eden's POV Did you ever pray that your ears should serve you wrong sometimes? Well, I am praying for that now very desperately to happen to me as I asked Apollo to hear otherwise. But for the third time, he said the same thing as he glanced back at my laptop. His tone seemed to be quite irritated this time, "The folder is empty, Eden." My legs walked near on their own to have a check for myself. After getting confirmed about my file being gone, I turned around.Everyone seemed to be confused except for Damien. He was staring at me coldly and as if I could read his thoughts. I would be so dead if I happened to mess it up.But it didn't bother me as much as his look from last day that was saying he did know already that I was going to mess it up and I somehow did it. After spending a sleepless night, I was feeling somewhat sleepy a little back but now as per the demand of the situation, I was all awake. Not just wake but I felt suffocating. To get myself together and to catch my bre
Eden's POV "Didn't you hear me? Coffee, two cups." Damien yelled at me. Groaning mentally, I made my way to the refreshment counter. What the hell is going on here! He should at least keep his personal life and professional life separate. The way Laura smiled at him, anyone could tell they didn't have just boss employee relationship but beyond that. Then why the hell he was trying to get married to me! Laura would have been perfect for this role. Then why me! Leaving the thought aside, I made two cups of coffee and made my way back to Laura's cabin. Damien was saying something but just with me appearing at the doorway, he stopped. Like I care! Without bothering to look anywhere, I placed the coffee on the desk and left from there. I thought Clarke would still be in the office but no. After the meeting, he was nowhere to be seen. I barely settled on my chair after entering my cabin when Damien barged into it. His face was cold as ever when he said, "You look bonkers. Take a h