CHAPTER NINE

EVA’S POV

“The gentleman paid for it and asked me to give it to you.” she said.

I looked at her in confusion as I had no idea what was going on.

“Me?? Clark asked you to give this to me??” I asked.

“Yes.” she said smiling.

“Are you sure?? I am not his fiance.” I said.

“I know…I think he saw you when you were admiring the ring and so he paid for it along with his and his Fiance’s.” she said.

“Emmm….I really don’t know what to say….thank you.”

“You should be thanking him.” she said as she winked.

As much as I was happy about the gift, I was confused as well because he was the same person who was completely ignoring me and suddenly he pays for a ring that costs almost a million dollars.

I kept the ring in my purse and walked out to meet with them.

“What happened??” Rachel asked.

“Well…”

“I am sure she forgot something over there?? Right sister in law??” Clark asked as he interrupted me.

“Right.” I said.

“Are you sure Eva???” Rachel asked.

“Yes sister….I forgot something.” I said.

“Hmm…it seems someone believes the words of her sister to her soon to be husband.”

“Not at all baby.” Rachel said as she hugged Clark.

Clark in turn wrapped his hands around her waist and drew her closer to himself.

“Hey…we are in public.” Rachel said as she giggled.

“Are you scared of my public display of affection??” he asked.

“Not at all my love…I like it.” she said.

Clark suddenly kisses her but as they kissed, his eyes never left mine.

I didn’t know how to react or feel anymore and worse of all, I didn’t understand if he was playing games with me or that was just his personality.

I broke eye contact with him and looked at my phone.

“Are you lovebirds done??” I asked.

“Yup, we are done.” Rachel said giggling.

Rachel, Clark and I entered the Limo as the driver drove us back home.

“Hope you liked what you got today honey??” Clark asked Rachel.

“Of course I love them…thank you so much baby.” Rachel said.

I sighed deeply as I wished that a man like Clark would find me and also adore me the way he does my sister.

It took us a while before we got back to the house and I was already so exhausted.

I suddenly got a text message from my best friend Christiana.

“Hey girl…I am so mad at you!! You haven’t even texted or called your best friend in days now…..what sort of bestie are you??” she wrote.

“I am so sorry girl…it’s been crazy these past days but the highlight of it all is that Rachel is engaged and to be married soon.” I wrote back.

“It’s not even April yet so stop playing an april’s fool prank on me.”

“I am not christie….the day I left your house was the day she got engaged and that was the emergency mom called me home for.”

“I can’t believe this!!!!!!! Can I call!!!!????”

“Noooo…you can’t….I am in a car with Rachel and her fiance as we speak…we went wedding shopping.”

“Oh my goodness….it gets crazier.” she wrote with a bunch of laughing emojis.

“Tell me something I don’t know christie.”

“You have to come over tomorrow!! I need every detail in person.”

“Yes ma'am.”

“I am serious girl…if you don’t I will find my way to your house.”

“Fine!! I will try.”

“Good…take care and see you sister of the bride.”

“Lol..thanks bestie to the sister of the bride.” I wrote.

We finally got back to the house and I reluctantly got down from the car.

“It seems like sister in law is extremely tired.'' Clark said teasingly.

“She will understand when it’s her turn to get married.” Rachel said with a wink.

They really suited each other.

“Bye baby….see you tomorrow or next??” Rachel asked.

“I am sorry love but I am traveling for an important business meeting….but I will make it up to you when I arrive.” he said.

“How long are you gonna be gone for??” I asked.

I quickly realized that it came out of my mouth without me thinking about it first.

“I mean….are you just going to leave Rachel to do everything on her own??” I quickly added to ease the atmosphere.

“Yeah, she is right clark..how long are you going to be gone??” Rachel asked with a pouty face.

“I will be gone for just three days so you and my sister in law do not need to worry.”

“But I am going to miss you so much baby.” Rachel said.

“Me too…don’t worry I will call you as much as I can so you won’t miss me too much.”

“Okay fair enough….goodnight sweet pea and have a safe trip.”

“Goodnight my cupcake.” Clark said.

“Can we go back inside now sweet pea??” I asked, rolling my eyes.

“Jealous much??” Clark asked.

“Oh please.” I said as I opened the door and went inside.

“Where have you girls been?? I’ve been worried sick.” My mother said as soon as I entered the house.

“Rachel didn’t tell you we went shopping for her ring and wedding dress??” I asked in confusion.

“No she didn’t…why would she keep such from me??” she asked.

“I am so exhausted mom..when she gets inside, you can ask.” I said as I walked away.

I entered my room and just fell into my bed without changing my clothes or washing up the makeup on my face.

Just as I was about to fall asleep, I heard a message notification on my phone.

I assumed it was from Christie but when I checked, it was an unknown number who sent it.

I opened the message as I thought it was a spam message.

“Hello there….you didn’t tell me if you liked my gift.” the message read.

“Who is this??” I wrote in confusion.

“Your brother in law Clark.”

“Clark?? How the hell did you get my number??” I wrote back.

“I have my ways darling…so did you like the ring??”

“Yes, thank you…you didn't have to get it for me.”

“Well, I wanted to.”

“I am still so confused about this…how did you get my number again??”

“Like I said, I have my ways….anyway, I texted to ask something…I am not one to beat about the bush and so I am going straight to the point.”

“What is it?? What’s going on??”

“Will you travel with me??”