Chapter 21Eden POVOn a normal occasion I would sneer at the words ‘Fiancee’ but right now I couldn’t help but feel the was away the older woman in front of me. She was older no doubt but her face and body would defy to the fact, she didn’t look at day over thirty but from the young man standing next to her I would say she was about fifty. Not only was she older but she seemed to know Percy and by his reaction it wasn’t too pleasant. “Fiancee?” the woman, Greta repeated. “That’s interesting.” She mouthed gazing at Percy. “Yes, and we’re here to get another ring. I lost the last one he got me during one of our wild nights.” I added.“Oh, is that so?” Greta mused, she was holding back on something but said. . “Well, come this way, we have the best of the best.” She said and turned on her heels with her son scrambling right after. Definitely a mummy’s boy.With Percy and I behind I take the chance to ask the question.“Should I ask how you know this woman and why you’re surprised to

Chapter 23Eden povTrigger warningThe lights came on as the door opened, he carried me to the bathroom and put me down in the tub, and pulled away.“Now that I think about it, I should’ve carried you to your room instead.” He said rubbing the back of his neck in embarrassment. I tried not to chuckle at his words.“Yeah, that’s what happens when you’re lost in the moment I guess.” I murmured. He doesn’t reply. His focus was on my face, and then he rose to his feet to turn on the water for a bath.“Where did you go to?” He asked softly sitting on the floor opposite me as the water slowly filled up the fancy tub. It wouldn’t hurt to tell him where I was at, would it?“If you’re going to ask me questions i also get to ask you too.” I bargained, he studied my face for a while and nodded in agreement.“I went back to my apartment- and and before you say whatever it is you want to say-“ he relaxed crossing his long legs on the ground. “I had to pick up something, it was important and it

Chapter 25Eden pov“Eden!” My head turned at the sound of my name. Zach. He was standing by the car when I exited the door, he has a broad smile and waved me over. I made sure he was referring to me and not someone else.“Yes, you.” He said jogging up to me, his hair bounced as the wind flushed through, now that I paid more attention to him I noticed how handsome he was, he carried a light hearted spirit that made it less difficult but why did he want to talk to me.“Sorry, I just didn’t want you to miss me.” He said breathing normally, he was fit, great.“Uhm-“ I frowned not sure why we were having this interaction. “Hi-““I was wondering if you wanted to grab diner with me.” My brows tugged upward in confusion. Was he really asking me out to dinner? “I know it sounds weird and sudden but I would really like to get to know you.” He added, my eyes searched his face, the smile and twinkle in his eyes. “I’m not sure that’s a good idea, besides I’m still working.” I answered rollin

Chapter 27Percy povEden didn’t protest as we left the office, she had been on her phone checking on something I couldn’t lay hold on.“How are you?” Seriously? You’re asking? If I wasn’t driving I would’ve smacked my hands to my head, if anyone had the worst timing it would be me.“I’m fine. I guess.” Her respond caught me off guard, her eyes dropped to her phone again. This small talk was killing but it was better than nothing. “You didn’t tell me that Audrey’s family invited us for dinner.” Oh, so she did know. How smart is she to put two and two together?“How did you manage to put two and two together?” My fingers drummed on the wheel in anticipation, Eden Maverick didn’t seem to amaze me, sometimes I wonder what’s going on in her head.“The first day I spoke to her, there was something about her tone that set of my suspicion. It was faint but I could hear the trail of queens and back there in the elevator I caught a whiff of her perfume and I remember it cause it was a few da

Chapter 29Eden POVIt was a mistake thinking I could get ready without Percy, after I had a bath and washed my hair. I stood in the midst of my bathroom with my fingers on both sides of the sink. My hair was in a bunch underneath the towel, wet and unattended too. “You can do this, you can do this. Less than an hour, you can do this.” I applied moisturizer while listening to Lana Del Ray, something about her voice carried me as I strengthened my hair, I had a mini concert as I put on my lace back underwear, I applied my make up next. It was soft and chic yet defined sophistication. With pouty lips I posed in front of the mirror and took a couple of pictures, what would Percy’s reaction be if I sent them to him? The evil thought danced around in my head and I waved it away.“Don’t get ahead of yourself, no need to imagine things that wont happen.” Pushing the disappointment aside I grabbed the bag when I heard the door open. I was the only one at home but the doors were locked, the