The Trap Of Ace

Chapter 17

Read The Trap Of Ace [by Eva Zahan] Chapter 17 – A knock descended on my door.

“Coming!”

Putting the lipstick down on the dressing table, I attended it. Judy, our house help stood there with a white box in her hand.

“Sorry to disturb you, dear. But this has come for you,” she said, handing me the parcel.

For me?

“What’s in it? And who sent it?” I glanced down at the box.

Her shoulders lifted. “I’ve no idea, dear. A courier boy just gave me the parcel and left. Anyways, I’ll leave you to this. A lot of chores are on the hand.”

Nodding, I flashed her a smile along a thank you and closed the door.

I searched for a name on the box, but there wasn’t any. Who could’ve sent it?

Biting my lip, I unpacked it.

A gasp slipped through my lips as my eyes landed on the red gown lying in it. Taking it out, I unfolded it. It was the same gown I saw him checking out that day.

A note that was placed beneath the gown, caught my eye. With a skip of my heart, I picked it up.

This one was left out from trying. So I want to see it on you tonight.

A

So, he… bought it for me?

A warmth surged through my chest as I ran my hand on the beautiful cold shoulder gown. The fabric felt smooth under my palm.

Holding it against me, I stood before the mirror. It looked… beautiful.

But why did he get it for me?

Flashes of that night on the road floated in my mind. That horrible night we’d almost faced the d***h…

My hands clutched the dress tight.

A car had lost balance and strayed up in our way. To save us, he’d to avoid a collision and our car ended up hitting a street lamp.

I closed my eyes as the fear of that moment hit me back.

How he’d put his arm over me to save me from getting hurt, not caring for himself. Even after the seatbelts, I was about to hit my head with the window glass if not for him. The hit was that severe. Good thing that both of us didn’t get any major injuries. I got a small scratch in my leg. But his shoulder was hurt. The jerk of the c***h and the way he stretched to protect me, had his shoulder a muscle injury.

I was so rattled after the incident that he’d to clutch me to his chest for almost half an hour until I gained some composure.

I hated that feeling. The fear I felt at that moment. The fear of d***h, the fear of losing him…

I shook my head, shaking off the inauspicious thoughts.

I shouldn’t be thinking of that. Everything is alright now. Today is Tess’s official engagement night, so I should just concentrate on that.

I looked back at my reflection.

This dress.

Shouldn’t I be mad that he sent another gift for me? But I wasn’t. The red tint on my cheeks proved that.

A sigh left me.

him until the three months passes and I can

just a

I bit my lip.

You ready?” Mom called out from

back, my gaze returning back to the

Should I?

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a deep breath and walked down the red carpet that led us inside the Valencian

party was in full swing. A typical rich, classy, sophisticated, yet contemporary and dazzling atmosphere. And why not, after all it was Tessa Hutton’s

rushing waiters, we found her at the tail of the grand staircase at the middle of the vast hall, surrounded by a group of her friends. Flaunting a sea green mermaid gown, she looked gorgeous. And the groom

approaching her, she rushed to us followed by Caleb and threw herself on Mom and Dad. Both of my

standing beside. And then came my

as she engulfed me in a hug. Pulling away, she eyed me up and down. “This isn’t fair! Only the bride should look that gorgeous in

the one who’s radiating the evening with your beauty. You look stunning!” Then my eyes fell on

diamond that dangled down the slender

it, it wouldn’t be that beautiful. He wouldn’t even go to the mall, just order an expensive one randomly

He told her?

how you chose it for me. Thank you, Em! Otherwise I don’t think I would be wearing

sneaking around to get a glimpse of someone. The flutters that have been dancing in my tummy since we left

Where is he?

you like the dresses? I hope they weren’t that bad,”

fell over her face. “What

along your necklace. He made me

head. “No, he didn’t give me

didn’t give them to her, then what did he do with

he… buy them for

the purse tight in my hand as a pang

with

as they widened a bit. Mumbling something under her breath, she put a hand on my shoulder. “Maybe he wanted to give them to me on other occasions? You know, he bought all the gifts altogether so that he could give me one by one at my other

That made sense.

heaviness in me suddenly lifted off as I nodded my

I just not care? She mustn’t have missed the sudden change of

attention. And when Tess

I bumped into at Coopers Fabrics, back in NY, and saw

here at

eyes stared right back at me with a smile on

It’s been a long time!” He

You finally got

“Work is work. You

that man shared pleasantries

She introduced him to me. “And Arthur, this is Emerald, my

the infamous Emerald Hutton. I finally got that lucky to have the pleasure of meeting you!” He grinned. Taking my hand, he placed a

Ace’s uncle?

I already met him twice

a hesitant smile. “Nice to meet you too! By the way, we’ve already met

and Dad raised their brows

met?

head, dark eyes puzzled.

Coopers Fabrics,

moment, he then shook his head. “Sorry, dear! I’m a little lost here. Maybe I

off about him. When he looked at me again, something flashed over his eyes. But it was gone as soon as it came. Averting his gaze, he went back

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charming tonight? I don’t see him anywhere,” asked Casie, sipping on her drink. She arrived just minutes after we did, and without

replied, holding back the urge to look around myself, for the upteenth time. It’s been almost an hour, and

the frustration building inside me at all. I’d be happy that he wasn’t here. But… he wouldn’t miss his cousin and best friend’s

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