"Now tell me, did anyone visit while I was away?"

4. Ah, but there was a parcel drop off for you once rushed to where she had dropped the small brown box, while Leonica watched her in confusion. Aparel? She wasn't expecting one

Seconds later, the maid returned with a small box that had been neatly wrapped. The sender, was unknown?

Leonica stared at the box for a minute, wondering who could have sent her something like this, when suddenly, her mind went to one particular person.

Could it be him?

Quickly, she took the box and toe it open, eyes widening when she saw the prettiest red gown, complete with a pair of high heels.

This, it had to be owen. Her suspicion was confirmed when she called the blonde and the first thing he said was

"Did you get it?"

"It's bowtiful," Leonica said with a smile. "But what is it for?"

"My shot is wrapping up in a few days, remember that dinner you offered we get?"

"Yeah?" Lronica was suddenly grinning from ear to ear at this and Grace found the sight quite amusing. Perhaps she had been wrong.

"I'm going to be a bit selfish and switch it up a bit."

"Switch up a bit?" she asked.

"yeah, but it's going to be a secret. Do you trust me, luce mia. "

She did "Iwon't have agreed to be your fiancee if I didn't?"

could sense Owen grinning because of her answer. "It's settled then. I'll see you in Saturday, love."

"I'll be waiting." And just like that, the call was over and Leonica had a bright smile across her face.

"It's from Mr. Lee assume?" Grace asked.

"Yes. Mease put it away for me, would you?"

Grace nodded and picked the dress, sneaking a peak at it one last time before covering the book "He has a keen eye, the dress is pretty, just like it's owner." *Thank you Grace, but you're not getting a salary raise." Leorica teased and the older woman could only shake her head.

you read far too deep into people's actions, Madame. It was a simple compliment."

"Uh-huh. Was all the young woman said before her phone started ringing and the ID caller read ArvaEL.

dipped. It was unusual for

hey," She answered the phone, pressing it to her ear while she unbockled her heels, giving her toes the much

okay. I just need to speak to

his words, her eyes found the clock hung on her wall.

a pause. "I'm in front of your house, please

Spy

first thing Leonica noticed

second thing being

in front of him, herts

time to show up, helend, taking note of how her bath seemed in tekemisty from bete disappearing "What is it you need "wanted to drop this off," Peaching into the pocket of histout, Arvan pulled out a small

the cooperation between

of you, Leonica said the

at her, as If he was contemplating whether

you calle all the

mouthing the word 'ont "Surprised, weren't you?" Leonica chuckled, "Who would have thought youre wife would mouth be my half siste Now that

out softly, drawing

besitant

firtime since knowing him, Lebrina Ann Jooking

this might be bad timing rendering all that's going on around you, but I just

the resemblance between you and Irene. You two may look alike,

he had rambledon. "You've explained this before, haven't your she reminded, stepping forward an hands on her to assure him that

with the fact that I might have fallen in love

him a smile that damn nearly had his heart jumping out of histheit. "And from the

gently shook his hand,

just use the feelings

gold fish he had backin college, and even that took him

that. As much as he wishes his feelings would be reciprocated at idel, he cherished their friendship end wouldn't dare

course they are," He lied, mirronng

man that blonde

enough, Lesnica felt a sense of relief. She had feared than when Arvan spoke about his feelings, things would eventually end up like they did

turned out to be totally different. In fact, she felt more at ease around

so, that she wanted to hug him and thank him for not pushing his feelings on her and quietly soming it out, much thinking how it was

she offered him a soft squeeze on his shoulder, silent message that she was grateful for their

that with time. His feelings would

held up the envelope that he had given her

Arvandanaged a thin smile.

now that the

but decided agaÈNE

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