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Eva, come upstairs for a moment," Shawn said from their bedroom; his voice was warm yet laced with excitement. Eva sat up, her fingers clenching on her phone, wherein she had been staring to catch another message from Samantha, nothing so far, it's been a week since she approved that fake report for her. She hasn't made any demands since then, not that she wanted her to, but the silence was itching, the tension just seemed to smother her. She was hedging from response with firm and even, light tones that sounded calm. "What is happening?" she finally said, laying the phone down and rising from the couch. "Just come," he said in light firm tones. The stairs felt heavy as she rose up them, each riser heavier than the last. Surprises were the last thing she wanted at this moment. She could not afford surprises. She entered the bedroom where Shawn stood beside the bed with a huge white box in front of him. He looked excited, his face wearing a genuine smile that sent her heart a
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Ava, there you are!" A familiar voice cut through the murmurs of the crowd-quick, sharp. That voice was excited, yet her stomach twisted.She slowly turned around, a polite smile curling her lips, while inside her heart sank at the sight of him. Ryan, her cousin, who had been abroad for five years. His sudden appearance was like a bolt from the blue, and Eva felt that the fragile facade which she had carefully erected was in danger of shattering."Ryan!" she exclaimed, trying to inject enthusiasm into her voice.A wide grin spread over Ryan's face; his dark eyes sparkled. "I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw you from across the room! How long has it been? Two years? Three?" He pulled her into a tight hug so sudden that she was unprepared; firm, warm arms enveloped her. Ava stiffened in his arms, her gaze darting to Shawn's over Ryan's shoulder. He stared at them with his face unreadable, eyes glued. She suddenly felt conered. as though Ryan's arrival had finally put the limelight
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"You're not Ava, are you?" The cut of Ryan's voice into the low hum of music stalled Eva on the spot. She swallowed hard as the world forced her around. Her lips twisted upward, a tight smile. "Ryan, what's wrong with you?" she lied her tone light as ever be. "You drank too much, didn't you?" He shook his head, his eyes narrowing slightly as a look of concern replaced amusement. "Don't do that. Don't divert. I have known you all my life, and when something is bothering you, you change. You are acting strange, you are not acting like yourself, you are not acting like Ava.” Her heart stopped. She was frozen, the weight of his words crashing over her. "I don't know what you're talking about," she whispered, barely able to get the words out. "Yes, you do." Ryan stepped closer, lowering his voice. "You're Eva, aren't you? Not Ava.” Her heart was pounding in her ears. She had tried so desperately to keep this secret, to act like everything was alright. And now Ryan was tearing through
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"Is everything alright here?" Shawn cut in as sharp as a razor in the still night breeze, and its keen rim whipped up Eva's heartbeat like never before.Eva froze, her heart pounding in her ears. She could feel Shawn's eyes on her, waiting, watching. Her mouth opened, but nothing came out.Ryan spoke first, his tone as smooth and melodious. "Yeah, man," he said, shifting in front of Eva, "she had something in her eye, tearing up and stuff, so I was just trying to help her out." A casual reassuring smile was sent their way; this, of course, was nothing to worry about.Shawn’s gaze didn’t waver. His eyes flicked between them, suspicion clouding his features. “You okay now?” he asked, his voice deceptively even.Eva nodded quickly. “Yes, I’m fine.” Her voice was strained, but she forced a smile, praying it looked convincing.Shawn’s eyes narrowed slightly, but he didn’t push. “Good,” he said. “Let’s go.” He reached for her hand, his grip firm, almost too tight.Eva gave him a quick, plea
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Eva sat at her desk, staring at the screen, but very far from where her report should have had her. Her fingers hung over the keyboard and did not move. This secret she kept inside her chest felt heavy, like a noose in the throat. Every day, juggling around, lying, shielding her family, acting as though everything was OK, was heavy.A light rap at the door brought her back to reality. She straightened and smoothed her face into a mask of composure. "Come in."The door opened, and Samantha strode in, her confident air donned like gloves, fitting her just so. She closed it softly behind her. White teeth glinted predatorily, and Eva's heartbeat quickened."Good morning, Eva," she said, every word dripping from her tongue in sweet saccharine.Eva's jaw clamped down; she knew that tone all too well. "What do you want, Samantha?"Samantha began into her slow pace toward the desk, heels clicking against the floor. "Is that how you greet a friend?Eva leaned back in her chair, steady with her
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“You've really let me down, Samantha," Ryan said, his voice flat, cutting, his eyes cold as ice. He stepped inside, letting the door swing shut behind him with a muffled thud. She slowly turned around, narrowing her eyes. "Ryan," Samantha sneered, not taken by surprise at all. "Didn't anyone teach you not to interfere in other people's business?” He tuned a deaf ear to her, crossed the room, and set his frame between Samantha and Eva. The flex of his jaw reflected his anger in its brim. "This is definitely my business," he said cold as ice, "You stepped over a line. And I won't let yiu tear Evs down like this.” The smirk on Samantha's face fluttered once before her chin went up. "You think you can stop me? Please. Aren't you bored of always being the twins' white knight running to their rescue. It's pathetic." Ryan's eyes flashed darker. "Pathetic is extorting your best friend's sister. We were all friends, Samantha. We grew up together. How did it come to this?” Eva sat froz
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“He personally sent an invitation to me and I promised him we'll be there. And you are refusing to go?" Eva's tone was neutral, but the dare in her eyes made Shawn halt. She stood by the window, arms crossed, watching him as he paced the length of their living room.He let out a deep sigh, running a hand through his hair. "It's complicated."Eva raised an eyebrow. “Complicated? That’s your explanation?” She took a step closer, her heels clicking against the hardwood floor. “Your grandfather invites us to a family dinner, and you’re acting like you’re being summoned to a war council.”Shawn stopped pacing, his gaze meeting hers. “I just don’t want to go.”“Well, we’re going.” Eva’s tone left no room for argument. She walked over to him, placing a hand on his chest. “It’s one dinner. How bad can it be?”Shawn stared at her, his jaw tightening. He wanted to tell her. He could see the curiosity burning in her eyes, but the words wouldn’t come. Not yet. “Fine,” he muttered. “We’ll go.”Eva
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"You always did prefer moonlit escapes over facing your problems head-on."Shawn's spine straightened at the sound of Norman's voice behind him. He turned slowly, his hand instinctively tightening on Eva's. She felt the sudden shift in his energy and glanced between the two men. Norman stood in the doorway, his usual smug expression replaced by something more subdued, almost remorseful.“What do you want?” Shawn shot at him."I am not here to fight," Norman raised his hands in mock defeat. "I just want to talk."Shawn narrowed his eyes. "We talked enough, don't you think?" His voice was cold; every word was sharp and measured.Norman strode out onto the balcony as if Shawn's tense reception was none of his concern. He had glanced once, briefly, at Eva, then looked back at Shawn. "I know I am the last person in this world you want to see, but I have got something to say, something that's overdue."Shawn crossed his arms over his chest and straightened: like he wasn't ready to have q co
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The night was so still that the only sound heard were Eva's fleeing footsteps on cold, concrete pavement. Her heels clicked onto the sidewalk but weren't in perfect rhythm; her body was trembling. Her eyes blurred into tears, trying her best to keep in balance."I lost him; I lost everything. " she whispered into the silence of the night.By the time Eva finally arrived at her parents' mansion, she was tear-blotted, with messed-up hair and mascara streaked down both sides of her cheeks. She was still at the steps to the large house entrance when she faltered, almost flinching as shaking fingers made ringing on the chime echo like cold wind through a silent house. Finally, the huge door groaned to open, presenting her mom, Eleanor Wadsley, draped in silk."Eva? What are you doing here at this time?" Eleanor's voice shook in confusion and alarm. She looked her up and down, her mouth parted in alarm. "Good heavens, child, what happened?"She didn't say a thing but threw herself, sobbing,
