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“I think Rose is right if they all are taking so much trouble for you; at least you can do this much for them. And to be fair, an award is mandatory.” Michael Tried to convince Eva, who was looking very confused
After listening to her father’s words, Eva agreed to this reward.
Steve gave a sheepish smile to Stephen, who just gave a nod at him. This is Steve's plan so that Stephen could take Eva on date
“Well, one more thing: tomorrow we are going to organize a small party at our place.
So you can invite all your friends."
Eva smiled first, but then she recalled how they teased her after the news. It was out Jacey who was not present that day, but she called her later to give her support to Eva.
And the other friend that stood up for her was
Harry, but she doesn’t know whether Smith family will appreciate his presence at the party so she dropped the idea
“ I only have one close friend, Jacey; I will invite her.”
It surprised the Smith family to know about only one friend, but Michael knew the reason as Eva already told him about the teasing session she suffered that day.so Michael tried to handle the situation
"Yes, sure, after all, you didn’t make friends so easily, so call your only friend.”
The Smith family also gave an encouraging smile at her and they all returned to theirrooms
The next morning, Eva woke up with a smile on her face. She was glad that her dad was present on her birthday. And the gesture of the Smith family touched her. Eva was getting ready in her room when Steve barged in. She screamed first, but then she put her hand to her chest to calm her heartbeat. Then she glared at Steve, who pouted in return and forwarded a beautiful hamper full of chocolates to her.
“Happy birthday, dear Eva.”
Eva grinned and accepted the basket
“Thank you, but don’t you think you should give me this gift at the party and that too in front of others?”
Steve looks at her in amazement; he doesn’t know how someone could be so naïve.
“My dear Eva, this is a gift, but not that gift, OK? This is just a sweet gift to start your special day.
"Oooh, ok."
Eva got settled on the bed and started unwrapping the basket. She smiled,“ looking at the variety of chocolates. She quickly passed a chocolate to Steve, who was now munching on the sofa in front.
"So excited for the party."
"Yes, of course, but I don’t like that dinner date thing."
“Why?”
“No Don’t take it wrong. You and Richard are the sweetest people I know, and I will really enjoy accompanying any of you. For dinner but...”
“But?”
“Stephen, I am not comfortable around him. It’s like I am not my real self. Don’t you notice how he scolded me that day?”
“But he scolded you for a reason, Eva; he was worried for you. You know how restless he was until you reach home safely."
Eva didn’t reply as she understood Steve will always support his brother only
Although he was saying the right thing, she doesn’t prefer anyone except her dad, who could scold her
Steve understood her unsaid words, so he diverted the topic