Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

Callum touched Elspeth’s waist with one hand and felt that she was too thin.

I guess I’ll have to make her have more food.

Certainly, Elspeth was annoyed by the man’s titillating words. As such, she subconsciously gave him a kick.

Callum was enjoying this lovely moment when he felt a kick on his body. His expression changed as he released the woman and moved away. “What are you doing, Elspeth?”

“Jerk! You’re just as perverted as Blake. No, you’re more perverted than him!”

Before Elspeth was done criticizing the man, she was pulled into his embrace. “Alright, stop throwing a tantrum. We’ll get engaged in a few days. What’s the point of you kicking up a fuss now?”

Elspeth was still reeling from the shock of the incident regarding Lisa and Blake when she heard the man bring up the engagement. At that instant, she was dumbfounded.

“What do you mean that we’re getting engaged in a few days?”

“Have you forgotten about what we said in Waterside? To stop the rumors from spreading, we have to get engaged to save ourselves from embarrassment.” Callum stared at her. Despite his calm expression, he appeared dangerous. “Do you plan on going back on your word?”

Elspeth shook her head. “I won’t do that. However, something has been bothering me recently, so I’m not in the mood to get engaged to you.”

“What’s the matter?”

Elspeth glanced at him, appearing to be in a dilemma. “You know, Yelena loves Max, but he’s an obstinate and egoistic guy who wouldn’t easily tell others about his feelings. I’ve been pondering on how to make him fulfill his promise.”

“That’s easy.” A smile played on Callum’s lips. “I’ll help you make Max propose to Yelena in three days.”

Elspeth’s eyes sparkled like stars. “Are you serious? Can you really do that?”

“There’s a condition, though. After we succeed, you have to get engaged to me at once.”

Elspeth was all over the moon, so she agreed to it without hesitation. “Sure. Maybe I’ll persuade Yelena to get engaged at the same time as us.”

Callum was startled as he had never thought of that. The idea of two couples getting engaged on the same day sounds interesting. Moreover, I can make use of this incident.

With a smile, Callum nodded and leaned in closer to say something to the woman.

“Will that work? I’m worried he’ll be pushed over the edge.”

Elspeth felt uneasy.

push him over the edge

had a point, Elspeth couldn’t help but wonder if it was appropriate for Callum to do

Elspeth said, “Hey.”

to which she replied,

was

morning, Elspeth got up

ringing. Still clad in pajamas with a bear print, she rubbed her eyes and opened the door. Since she was

he wasn’t at home most of the time. As such, Yelena was

“Do you want Max to propose to you,

she became energetic in an instant. “What do

“I have a plan.”

on to relate the plan that she and Callum had been devising

to the plan, her eyes brightened as she appeared excited. “Will

on the other woman’s head. “Don’t worry. Callum and I understand Max very

“Alright! Let’s go, then.”

they

they would get engaged sooner or later. As such, they decided to save some time by trying on wedding dresses

She exclaimed in amazement, “Wow! This dress is stunning! I really love it, Elspeth. Hold on to my bag for me. I’ll try it

was about to extend her hand, it was slapped away by someone. As a result,

her hand and saw another person taking the dress

cold look and realized it was Emma,

from work by her company. Despite her heavy makeup, it couldn’t conceal how tired

but sneer. “What’s wrong, Miss Walker? Are you trying to vent your

expression changed as she felt humiliated. “What nonsense are you spouting? You haven’t bought the dress, which means that anyone can get it. Don’t you understand? What gives you the right to say I’m

was surprised to see that Emma had become more

us. We have the right to buy it first.” Yelena blew her top. She had the urge to punch Emma when she saw the latter’s

her think she can put

dress is in my hands and there’s no one else. What’s the point of

“How dare you?”

“You have a point. Ignoring the fact that there are surveillance cameras around, we