His Nanny Mate By Eve Above Story

Chapter 290

Chapter 290 Last Minute Plans

Ella

The forest’s lingering scent still clung to me as I made my way back home. My feet moved over the familiar asphalt path, my mind still replaying the events of the day.

The feeling of freedom and serenity from my hike, followed by the shock of the attempted mugging and then the mysterious young man’s timely intervention, made for an interesting concoction of experiences that day. I was a bit roughed up after the experience, but also intrigued.

As I returned to the hustle and bustle of the city, the familiar sounds were almost a relief after my experience in the quiet woods. I imagined Moana scolding me for not bringing my pepper spray, and my father having a full-blown mental breakdown over it.

It was things like these that I decided to keep from my parents. Not because I wanted to hide anything, but because I didn’t want them to worry. If they knew about half of the dangerous things I dealt with in this city, they would be at my doorstep in an instant, demanding me to come home.

My phone buzzed in my pocket, breaking my reverie. I fumbled for it, flipping it open to see Logan’s name on the display. I hesitated, but then swiped to answer anyway.

“Ella, Logan’s voice greeted, sounding unusually hesitant. “Did you see my note?”

I sighed, shifting my handbag to my other shoulder. “Yes, considering the fact that it was right out on my kitchen counter. It was a bit hard to miss.”

“Well?” he asked, somewhat expectantly. “Are you still mad at me?”

at an intersection while I waited for the light to change. All around me, the sound of cars and people filled my senses. Somewhere nearby, I could smell the fragrant aroma of a food truck, and I suddenly felt my stomach grumbling at the thought of something cheap and greasy to

out into the street along with a group of other pedestrians as the light

then?” he asked. “Because you certainly seemed

woods. “Okay, maybe I was a

was a little surprising. “Well,

for that food truck, I nodded, forgetting momentarily that he couldn’t see me from the other end of the phone. “I forgive you,” I

chuckle on the other

why you called me on a Saturday afternoon?” I asked, handing the vendor my cash in exchange for a steaming

I don’t know how to break this to you, but there’s an event

event still lingered in my memory, a potent cocktail of awkwardness and tension

held a touch of humor to it. “It won’t be like last time, promise. There’ll be

the smirk in his voice when he added, “Maybe you can grace everyone with those incredible dancing skills of yours

two of us dancing in

I swear, I only found out about

stopped walking, taking a moment to process this. “You expect me to get ready for a major event in,” I checked my

it up to you. Whatever you

of empanada, already thinking about my wardrobe

hear his smile through the phone. “That’s a bit much to ask. You are supposed to be my girlfriend, after

see you later.” He sounded relieved. “Thank you,

better be,” I replied, trying to sound stern but unable to keep the hint of a smile from my voice. “And

“Yes?”

really did have an enjoyable night with you. last night.

pause on his end. “Understood. See

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