Chapter 20
I sat on the stool waiting for Ethan to whip me breakfast. My day started beautifully eventful with Ethan waking me up by peppering a feathery kisses all over my face. Who would have thought that I, Winter Fox would wake up with a man on his bed. Apparently, I, the same Winter Fox did that this morning. But did I regret it? No.
I still need to figure out why Ethan out of all people wanted me to marry him but his proposal was far too good to turn down.
Besides, he wanted to help with Peyton's treatment if I were to marry him. Fifty thousand dollars for the treatment was a huge sum of money and dancing or striping amongst the crowd of drunken town people can't earn that much money so I did the only rational t
Chapter 21Ethan rubbed my hand in a comforting way, I fiddled with my diamond ring which lay on my left finger which Ethan had put it on my finger at the last moment. Mom and dad sat across from Ethan and I oblivious to the turmoil rising inside my chest. However, Ethan was expectantly calm and very understanding with his gentle touch and reassuring looks.Now that I think about it,Ethan has always been gentle and easy to approach since the first date we went. He was different from any other Rich people my dad introduced to me. With that thought, I concluded that he's one of a kind. His extremely gorgeous and exotic look added to his polite and great personality reminded me that he was out of my reach yet here he was asking me to marry me. A smile lit up my face, Albeit my conscience telling me that I agreed to his propo
Chapter 22Ethan drives us through a dark tunnel which Ethan explains we were on the Hudson River and suddenly I am reminded of the fact that I’m passing the city of New York. It almost felt surreal and I had to ask Ethan to pinch me to which he laughed and pinched my cheeks.The car stopped in front of the most expensive looking penthouse. My jaw almost dropped in amazement when the sight of the most beautiful building stood in front of us. Ethan chuckled at my reaction but I was far too wonderstruck to care about him.“Welcome to my humble abode!” Ethan stretched his arms out in a dramatic way and grinned widely, might I add rather looking so unworldly.We walked up the el
Chapter 23 “My God, Are you sure she's your fiance?” Ethan's mom gasped audibly and peered over me, where I stood awkwardly with my knees crossed.“Yes,Mom I am sorry for not telling you earlier,” He sounded anything but sorry? Not so.“Goodness, Is heaven answering my prayers this time! Let me see my darling” Suddenly she was in front of me cupping my cheeks and inspecting me like I was some sort of science project led out for an experiment.“Look at you, So sweet and beautiful, I love her,son” Ethan's mom grinned at him to which he returned with an equally bright grin. Am I the only one who doesn't feel like grinning?&n
Chapter 24Ethan, and I walked through the massive, sparkling door that resembled a mansion. If I thought that Ethan's penthouse was the most amazing place I’ve ever seen, it was totally wrong because his family house is more like a castle and the walk to the staircases with Ethan on my side was nerve wrecking and I felt like a beggar that isn't deemed worthy to be his fiance. Just why would he want to marry me when he lived in a castle?“Winter! Welcome” it was his mother who greeted me with open arms and warm embrace.“Thank you for inviting us, Daisy,” I greeted, rather awkwardly, my gaze swimming around the marble walls and floor, that I was sure would catch my reflection.
Chapter 25Gwen gave me a tight smile and walked away leaving me with Ethan and my awkward self.“Can we leave now?” I approached him, looking away from the looks people were giving me.“Sure. Let's say goodbye to mom” he dragged me away from the spectators including Gwen who eyed us from the corner.Daisy was conversing with one of their relatives when we came to say our goodbyes. After exchanging promises to visit her again soon, Ethan and I left his huge mansion. Only when I landed in his apartment did I feel relaxed and breathe normally. Who knew meeting your soon to be in-laws could be so tiring and intimidating? If Ethan came from a humble, middle age class family, I&r
Chapter 26Two weeks later,“Hey Win. Check this out” Ethan’s voice echoed from the living room. I washed my hands and rushed to where he just came in,dressed in his blue armani suit and hair stylishly combed,his green pool of eyes as lively as ever. He looks too good to be true.“What is it?” I asked, blinking up at him.“Peyton asked for you,” he said, handing me his phone. I couldn't keep my shock hidden when Peyton's voice was heard on the other side of the end. It wasn't a secret that Peyton had gotten quite close to Ethan ever since she woke up. She was grateful for saving her life and the way she talks less to me doesn't go unnoticed. Som
Chapter 27It was so weird that I couldn't focus on writing even after my usual therapy : long nap, gobbling down some unhealthy foods, reading for an hour and dreaming for another half hour. But my stupid brain couldn't stop thinking of my Fiance with my bestfriend, I know that it's stupid to be suspicious of my childhood bestfriend but can you blame me? It was the first time in my life witnessing Peyton smiling and talking casually with the opposite gender who happened to be Ethan. Ethan, who I find attractive even while eating or brushing his teeth, sleeping with his mouth hanging open and hates lizards - my friends!Just when my fingers started tapping on the keyboard, my phone started ringing with my dad's name flashing on my screen. I swiped the button and held it to my left ear.
Chapter 28I racked my brains thinking of various new plots which I have to submit in a few weeks. Leen had asked for something more different than my old style and I had a hard time working on it.New piece, new style, The pressure, the insecurities,Ethan, Peyton. Damn it! I couldn't think of a single sentence that made sense to me. I was tempted to write horror books, but was too much of a wuss to start imagining spirits and possessed characters, to make it live on my paper.Definitely not going there even if I’m tempted to do so.I was sitting, with my legs tucked under my butt, brainstorming ideas and eating ice-cream until the taste made me nauseous. The only thing I gained is my weight which is in serious need of running, so that's what I decided to do. A run in the park could perhaps give me inspiration.I put on my running gear and pulled my hair up in a p