Ouch! My CEO Fiancé Fell For His Maid

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.”

The same one who has got hots for you?” She asked me mischievously.

He is just my teacher. Plus, don’t forget about my sweet

wave of her hand, “he is sweet but not boyfriend material. He is more like a

she know?

about Professor Georgy made me giggle. I had to look around quickly

was located. I raised my hand to knock his office door but then it went still when someone came out. She tried to hurtle past me at an alarming speed and bumped into me causing me to

Without looking at the person’s face, I quickly bent down to pick up my folder. Upon straightening, I found myself looking into familiar blue eyes. She was also a little bent but must have dropped the idea of picking up my file

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

silly notes and then

hey hey…” She blocked my path with her arms spread out, “Why so unfriendliness, girl?”

of the girl. Did I need to explain to her why I was avoiding her? Or was it someone else who was

a smirk, “You haven’t replied to any of them. Psst! Such a shame!

still a

right. She

**

Evelyne shook me madly, “If I was in your place, I would have killed her with my bare hands! You could have at least slapped hard on that beautiful

and started putting on my heels. I had opted to wear a knee–length black skirt with a matching

punch at her face. Bitch!” for some reason her

me!” I rose to my feet and twirled around, “how do

still had frown lines when she examined me, “You look gorgeous.

wearing stockings?”

down

deserve to get noticed, girl!”

up.” I rolled my eyes at her,

you have!” She threw a flying kiss in

to say or do anything against you,” Eve warned me, and she was right.

my printouts. My printer had given upon me last night, so I asked a boy who lived in our building to do

left as

meeting hall of the university. There was only one carton placed

heartbeat, I peeked a little through the thin crack of the curtains. Sarah was sitting there with community members