77-Meeting Him

Ashley Walters pov

“Where are you going? Weren’t the project bids supposed to be in the afternoon?” Evelyne asked me, coming out of her bedroom and holding her yawn. Her jet black hair was ruffled and messy but somehow, she still managed to look s3xy.

Instead of responding to her question, I remarked, “How do you manage to look this s3xy right after bed?” Her hand that was busy scratching her head, froze,

“Elijah used to say that a lot.” The smile on her face was sad but long ago we had stopped crying at the mention of the names of Elijah or Sam.

“And Sam used to tell me that I should pursue my career instead of serving in that Ice cream café.” I tried to manage a shaky grin, “I miss them so much.”

“They both must be so proud of you.” She came closer and hugged me in a death grip. I started rubbing

her back.

For so many months, she had been visiting a psychiatrist for her mental health, but I knew she still missed

him.

“Before their death, they told me that I should consider them as my family and …” I could not finish it. What if they were still alive?

Would they be happy that we achieved so much in life? Would they had beaten Justin for hurting me because I was like a sister to them?

“I am sure, Eve, that Elijah must be proud of you too. Do take your time. Mourn some more. But please don’t close the doors of your heart. Let someone enter here.” I tapped her chest, “Not all guys want to be laid back as soon as they meet you. Some might be genuine!” She chuckled and pulled back,

“Look who is talking!” she remarked shaking her head.

Picking up my bag, I kissed her cheek, “Don’t cook dinner tonight. I will manage something.” She was the most hardworking one among us.

“Don’t worry about that. Today I am not going to the salon. I am planning to watch movies and make Aniya do the dishes and cooking.”

I grinned when she winked, “You asked me about my project bidding. It’s in the afternoon. Right now, I am just going to submit the thesis to Professor Georgy. By the way, there is some leftover coffee in the kitchen.”

who has got hots for

just my teacher. Plus, don’t forget about my sweet boyfriend Gerald.”

she dismissed my point with a careless wave of her hand, “he is sweet but not boyfriend material.

she know?

giggle. I had to look around quickly otherwise people might

took the flight of stairs to reach the first floor where Mr. Georgy’s office was located. I raised my hand to knock his office door but then it went still when

down to pick up my folder. Upon straightening, I found myself looking into familiar blue eyes. She

being all friendly, “Hi. Nice to meet you after so long.” She extended her hand but instead of taking it, I

those crazy silly notes and then expected

blocked my path with her

I need to explain to her why I was avoiding her? Or was it someone else who was

near my ear, “Aren’t you getting those notes?” When I pulled back to eye her face, she nodded with a smirk, “You haven’t replied to any of them. Psst! Such a shame! Not even a

still a sicko, indeed!

was right. She was a bi*tch!

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shook me madly, “If I was in your place, I would have killed her with my bare

that I did not even want to look at her face, Eve,” I said and started putting on my heels.

face. Bitch!” for some reason her anger made me smile

and tell me!” I rose to my feet and twirled

when she examined me, “You look gorgeous. Classy! Why

wearing stockings?”

down and straightened my skirt,

creamy legs deserve to get noticed,

my eyes at her,

his small Miss Nuts would be there. Flaunt every asset you have!” She threw a flying kiss in my direction that I not only caught but placed the imaginary kiss inside my

you should hurry, otherwise that Rayan might get a chance to say or do anything against you,” Eve

me last night, so I asked a boy who lived in

came late and I left as soon as

Central meeting hall of the university. There was only one carton placed on the floor that belonged to me. It carried my project files that we

I peeked a little through the thin crack of the

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