Chapter 49 A Party
Eden looked at her with wide eyes. “I’m not in the mood for jokes, Lavanya.”
“Who said I am joking? I am very serious.” She raised her eyebrows.
“You were the one who said that you don’t want to go back to India when your brother was calling you. How can you suddenly talk about leaving me?” He raised his voice as the thought of her leaving him alone scared him, which grabbed the attention of his employees, but they all pretended to ignore them.
She looked around at the employees before turning to Eden. “I think I have the right to decide whom I want to live and spend my life with.”
“Yes, you have that right, and you decided to live with me instead of leaving me. What changed, suddenly?” His anger was replaced by the worries which Lavanya could see on his face.
“If I have the right to decide to live and spend my life with you, Jaime has this right too.” She held his hand and smiled. “If she feels she can stay happy with Ray, just let her live with him. I have a great feeling about this that Ray will love her a lot. Please accept their relationship.”
She made a cute face. He laughed, looking at her. “Why are you so cute?”
He kissed her forehead. “I am really lucky to have you in my life. I don’t know what will I do without you. You’re right. Jaime has the right to decide with whom she wants to spend her life. Thank you for making me understand this, but you just scared me when you said you want to go back to India alone.”
“You don’t trust me. I will not break my promise.” She pouted.
“Okay, I am sorry!” He held his ears. She laughed, and they both went inside happily.
Jaime was crying, sitting on the couch, and Ray was trying to comfort her, standing near her. They both looked up when they heard the sound of the door opening and closing.
Ray stood up straight into his bodyguard position, distancing himself from Jaime. Eden didn’t say anything to him. He went near Jaime and sat in front of her on one knee.
Jaime looked at him with her tears-filled eyes. He wiped her tears and asked, “Do you really love him?”
Jaime didn’t say anything but nodded her head. He stood up and came in front of Ray. He placed a hand on his shoulder. “If I ever received any complaint from her about you that you’re not keeping her happy in life. I will punish you.”
Ray looked at him in confusion, which Eden sensed and cleared it. “I accept your relationship.”
Lavanya smiled, looking at Jaime and Ray, who didn’t believe their ears. Jaime wiped her tears and stood from the couch. “Really, brother.”
“Yes, I have to accept your relationship because someone threatened me that if I didn’t accept your relationship, she would leave me and go back.” He said, and Lavanya looked at him with an open mouth. He went near her and held her hand. “So to save my relationship, I have to accept yours.”
Lavanya narrowed her eyes. “When did I threaten you? I just wanted you to accept them together.”Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.
Jaime hugged her. “Thank you so much, Lavanya. I will never forget this.”
Lavanya looked at Ray. “Ray, my Raksha Bandhan festival gift is still pending.”
“Tell me, what do you want?” Ray asked happily.
She touched Jaime’s cheek. “She is like my sister. Just keep her happy always. That will be my gift.”
Ray held Jaime’s hand. “I promise I will always keep her happy.”
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“I don’t want any kind of mistakes as tonight is really special for me. Make sure that everything goes smooth.” Eden was talking to someone over the call. He cut the call and went downstairs to have breakfast.
When he was done with breakfast, he said, “Lavanya, we have to attend a party today. The stylists will come in the evening to help you in getting ready, and they will have your dress which you’re wearing tonight. I will meet you at the venue.” He stood up from his chair, kissed her cheek, and left. She felt a little strange because she knew that Eden would never talk about meeting her at the venue as he would always love to accompany her on the way to any venue. “What’s going on in his mind?”
She spent her entire day reading the novel until it was evening. The stylists came to help her get ready. Amelia was also present there with her.
The stylist revealed the dress which was for her to wear tonight, and she looked at it with wide eyes. It was a sleeveless v-neck blue gown, designed with shiny pink flowers on its skirt and neckline.
The stylist gave the dress to her. She quickly changed into it and found that the gown fitted her perfectly.
“Wow, this gown fits you perfectly. Mr. Richards really knows your size very well.” The stylist commented, and she blushed.
They all started working on her hair and makeup. She was still feeling strange about everything. She wanted to ask the stylists if they had any idea about Eden’s plan but didn’t ask them.
Amelia assisted her downstairs when she was ready. Lavanya was about to sit inside the car when she turned and asked Amelia, “Do you know what’s going on because I don’t feel Eden is taking me to a party?”
Amelia shrugged her shoulders. “Don’t worry. Sir will never think of doing anything wrong with you. Go and enjoy the night with him.”
She sat in the car. Her heart was beating fast when the car stopped in front of a farmhouse. It was the same farmhouse where the Annual Ball was held, but this time there was no crowd, media, or guests. She got a little scared. “Eden said there is a party, but no one is here.”
She tried to call on Eden’s number, but he didn’t answer it. She took a deep breath, stepped out of the car, and went inside.
A girl came to her as if she was waiting for her. “My name is Alice. Please come with me.” The girl started walking towards the backside of the farmhouse.
Lavanya started following her. Her heart was pounding in her chest as it would jump out of her throat. As soon as she reached the backside of the farmhouse which was dark, lit up with the lights, and she covered her mouth with both her hands in surprise.
Author’s note – Lavanya Eden’s special moment coming soon ( ◜‿◝ )♡. Stay tuned.