Page 39 of My Tempting Woman

The media was excited to see a girl with the Smith brothers.

"Sir, please.”

Stephen gave a nod at them and stood in front, and so did Steve. Eva stayed a little away from them, but Steve smirked and pulled her and made her stand between them.

Eva was shocked; she was not used to this type of attention. She could hear the media

“Mam on your left, mam to your right, please .“

Stephen noticed her hands, which started trembling. He held her hand in his and muttered near her ears, "Relax, it's nothing. Just smile for the pictures. I will handle them later."

Eva holds his palm more tightly and smiles at the camera. Stephen Smith, for the first time in his life, stood happily for the photos as he never liked these paparazzi, but this moment it’s different as he was holding the soft hand of his love Eva.

When the media was busy clicking pics of them, Rose and William also entered the party, and the paparazzi made them stand with their sons and Eva. Rose reached Steve from Eva’s side and got near her to click the pictures. Stephen didn’t leave his place for his dad and William didn’t even object that he stood beside Stephen

. After completing the photo shoot, all reached the lawn where the party was going on.

Eva was looking at everything in awe, as it was a vast lawn and the decorations were mind-blowing.

Eva noticed a middle-aged man of her father’s age who came forward to greet Smith’s family; he was looking for an older version of Richard; he must be his dad. Eva had a small discussion in her mind

After exchanging greetings, the old man noticed Eva. He gave a smile at her and asked Rose, “May I know who this angel is?

Steve, is she your lady love.?”

Steve blushed and smirked at Eva, who just returned a glare at him

‘ I wish for that, uncle, but never mind that she is our family friend. Eva Johnson “

“Yes, she is the daughter of my best friend and staying with us for some days, and Eva is Robert Paul, Richard’s father

"Oh, wonderful to meet you, dear. Hope you enjoy the party."

“Same here, sir.”

“So where is the birthday boy?” William asked Robert

“He is coming soon. As you know, it’s a surprise party for him. So we have to wait a little more.” “

Robert got busy with William, Stephen Steve and rose, and Eva got settled on a table nearby

Soon the waiters arrived with drinks. Eva and Rose picked up the soft drink, whereas Stephen and Steve picked up glasses of hard drinks.

Eva was looking around the party. She was keenly observing the elite class people, the way they carry themselves, their actions; they have style in everything. Eva thought how she does not belong in this place

Just some minutes later, Richard arrived, and it shocked him to see a well-organized birthday party with so many guests. Slowly, guests reached to him to wish him

They placed a three-tier cake in the center of the lawn. Richard looked at his dad

“Dad, I am too old for holding a party like this, cutting this cake, and receiving gifts. Don’t tell me you arranged to return gifts for the guests too.”

Everyone giggled at his joke, but Robert passed him the knife. “ There is no age limit for celebrating a birthday."

Richard knew how much his father loved him after his mother’s demise. They left them both for each other. He just gave a nod to his dad and cut the cake. With an enormous round of applause, the guest greeted him. Soon, present guests started giving Richard expensive gifts and beautiful bouquets. Rose also gifted Richard with a small box in her hand. Stephen and Steve also wished him by hugging him. This made Eva uncomfortable, as she was standing there with no gift. But now what can she do? She was lost in her thoughts when she heard a rose calling her name. She looked in the direction where Rose was standing beside Richard and signaling her to come and greet Richard. Now there was no option left. As Richard was looking towards her with a smile on his face, Eva slowly moved towards them. Stephen, who was also standing near Richard, was observing her actions. He was searching for the box, which Eva carried carefully in the car

Rose told Eva, ” come on wish your mentor and what was that yes, inspiration?"

Richard chuckled, whereas Eva blushed at rose’s tease; she slowly forwarded her hand “happy birthday, sir.”

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