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Ivy's Pov “My aunt?” I asked. “Yes your aunt Kendra.” James answered. Paul rolled his eyes. “I’m sure you’ve been expecting her any day, get ready for the shopping of the century.” He grinned.. I felt sweat break out all over me. Dealing with Ivy’s friends was hard, dealing with her family, especially an aunt I knew nothing about would be a nightmare! “I…can’t…see..her. please tell her I can’t see her.” I stammered. “She won’t leave unless you do.” James replied. “He’s right. She can be stubborn” Paul agreed. “Just go talk to her. Tell her she’ll be right there.” He told James. My heart was hammering so hard it hurt. How was I going to escape this mess? “Hey are you okay?” Paul asked seeing my pale face. “No, I’m not feeling so good. I don’t want to see anyone. Let James send her away.” I said. “Relax,” he said gently, “I know your aunt can be difficult, but she does love you. Go talk to her, tell her how you feel and arrange to see her later.” I

Ivy’s Pov The next morning, Jenna came to see me and handed me the key and papers to Jan’s house.“She delivered it yesterday but I couldn’t reach you.” She explained.“Thank you.” I smiled at the key, thinking how excited Tess would be.I decided I would go and personally had Tess the key, and see my grandmother. I was missing her so much and wanted to see how she was doing.But getting there would be a problem. I couldn’t go as Ivy Sullivan, the whole country would hear about it and wonder why I was there. It would make Ivy mad. The only option was to go as myself. Ivy Carter.I called the airport and booked a flight, then went to tell Paul I’d going away for a few days.“Why so suddenly? Is everything okay?” He asked.“Yeah, fine. I want to go buy you a present.” I lied.“What can’t be bought here?”I laughed awkwardly.“Something special, and I have a little business to attend to.”He didn’t looked convinced but shrugged.“Okay. Would you be taking your jet or mine?”“I’ll fly co

Ivy's Pov I tried to be as quiet as possible when I entered Paul’s room that morning, but he opened his eyes before I was half way. “Should I say any last words?” He muttered. I laughed. “I don’t think so, I’m not here to kill you.” I sat on the bed. “Happy birthday. I wanted to be the first to give you your present.” “Wow, I didn’t know you’d bother to get me anything.” He said softly. “Of course I did. I told you I would. Open it.” He opened it carefully and smiled at the gold watch inside. “It’s beautiful. I love it.” He said. “You’ll wear it at your party.” I smiled. His face fell. “I told you I don’t want a party.” “But why?” “I don’t feel like celebrating. I don’t have anything to celebrate anyway.” “Yes you do.” I pointed at his arm. “That is something. You can move it. And it gives me hope your legs will one day move too. Please, let’s have this party. I promise I won’t invite anyone outside members of the household.” Not that I know an