Chapter Fifty-Seven: denials

Chapter 57

Eden Pov

Flash back continue

“When is Derek coming around?” Tabitha asked as she brushed her hair with a small comb, she glanced at ,

Thme through the mirror, i tugged on the rope holding the small box on my desk together.

“He should be here by seven.” I answered putting a piece of chocolate in my mouth. She turned to me leaning on the dresser. Her crop top rolled up a bit revealing ai bit of her pierced navel. If she wasn’t keen on being a solid Woman in STEM, Tabitha should’ve been a model, with long legs to kill for and a face that sells the look.

Even in her current outfit she looked stunning.

“Eden- can I ask you something?” She started, there it was the question I was hoping she’ll ask.

“Sure,”

“Do you like Derek?”

I paused with the next piece of chocolate in my hand, my eyes slacked to the box in front of me.

“No, I don’t.” I answered calmly even though I Could hear my heart beating in my ears. Tabitha hazel eyes held mine as she studied me.

“Eden you don’t have t