A ‘Date’

Adam’s eyes remained fixed on me as he spoke on the details of the party that had been arranged in my honor. This caused flurry tingles to assail my belly continuously.

“Does this suit your taste, Maya?” He asked suddenly, and my cough started all over again.

Naomi snickered before handing the water can to me for the second time. She must be finding this very hilarious.

Well, wasn't it? And why the hell was I coughing? Was it because he was addressing me in public or what? Jeez, Maya, get a grip on yourself.

“Maya..” He called again, ignoring Claire’s rude snort. The girl must be gritting her teeth at this point. She must also be wishing that I was dead and buried, for having gotten the attention of the king.

Well, too bad it was only for tonight. I would have loved to torture her the more with this facade that Adam was putting on. I was sure that he was trying to make amends because his father had instructed him to.

Naomi pinched me then. “He is calling you, Maya. For god's sake,