chance once in her lifetime. I knew she had very few days left. Melissa was not ready to confront it, but Sarah’s reports were clear. Her kidneys weren’t in good condition at all, and she couldn’t get a transplant.
She sighed. “Okay, we’ll think on that later. What’s the last thing?”
“I need to make sure that her brother, Eyan, will be there on time.” I smiled at the thought of him. “Actually, it was added by him. He is so cute—gorgeous, you know. He actually acted like a Prince Charming today and saved me from a complete mess.” I explained to her what had happened with me there.
The more details I told to Melissa, the more her face turned dark. I could clearly notice the tension on her face. I think she didn’t approve of any of it.
“What happened, Melissa? Is everything all right? Did I miss something? Or did I mess up something?”
“No, nothing like that, but… It’s nothing, but …….” Her voice cracked again, like she was going through some tension.
“What is it, Melissa? Just say it out loud, for God’s sake.” I couldn’t guess what the problem was and she was freaking me out with her silence. I was afraid that I had done something wrong.
“It’s about Eyan.” She paused.
“What about him?” I was not expecting his name would be a cause for any issues.
“I heard some rumors about him a few days ago. You know his family is like God in this town. Most of the local businesses in this town run on their favors.”
“So what?”
“Eyan was sent out to study at Oxford five years ago, due to the bad parts of his character.”
“Bad parts? What do you mean by that?” I was confused now.
“Well, he was kind of a playboy when he was here. And his dad sent him away because of his nature. His name was involved in the suicide of a girl who blamed Eyan for ruining her life. Nobody knows the truth. And I don’t want you to be in trouble, so just stay away from him. Okay?” she asked.
“Hey, calm down. I’m not in love with him or attracted to him. I just met him and find him cute. And that’s it.” I shrugged my shoulders. I didn’t know many the secrets of the town as I was new. And it was true that I liked Eyan but I was not so ready to think of any other man than Tristan to be the love of my life.
“I just want you to forget that man,” she said.
“How can I just forget his slate green eyes?” I teased her. “Well, I know my limits and my task and I don't want to lose my job.” I smiled at her. I couldn’t stand to see her in turmoil. If she wanted me to stay away from him, I would.
“Thanks, Trisha. You know that I love you.” She hugged me tightly.
“And I love you, too. Now, let me go. I need to go to the mansion again tomorrow. And I don’t think we can meet till the wedding is over. I mostly will be spending my time there.” I waved her goodbye and walked out.
There was one thing which I hadn’t told her. Eyan had dropped me off at her house. And it was super fun to be with him. After I’d found out he was one of the Swans, I felt ashamed and I’d asked for his forgiveness. He agreed only on one condition—that he would drop me off home. So he did, and I hid it from Melissa. And now she wanted me to stay away from him. And I’d better do that. No more flirting with you, Prince Charming.
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My cab stopped in front of the gate. I had to go through the whole process again and then there was a limo waiting for me inside the gate.
When I stepped out of the limo, I knew where I needed to go. I headed straight to the Evy’s room.
“Hey, gorgeous.” Those two words woke my mind up from all the calculations I’d been doing on the way there. It was Prince Charming calling me.
My head turned toward the direction of his voice automatically, which I hated. I should have been more careful and avoided him in the first place. I looked at him and smiled, but didn’t allow myself to lose my focus. I couldn’t lock eyes with him again. I
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