Page 42 of My Tempting Woman

Stephen’s ears perked up for his mother. “ “What do you mean? What she denied?”

“I was trying to play a matchmaker between them, but this girl refused the thought only as Richard is her crush, but not like a romantic crush. She respects his talent and loves his skills, but there are no romantic angles involved in it. So sad, right? “

“Rose, when you will stop this foolishness of matchmaking, yet I am glad that you talk to Eva before trying anything stupid.” William scolded rose

“Dad is so right, mom. I wonder why you never notice your two handsome young sons at home. “ Steve teases Rose, and she glared at him.

Rose was going to comment on something, but Stephen stopped her. “She is coming. We will discuss this later.”

Soon they all started for home when they arrived at the smith’s mansion. Steve started teasing his parents. “I feel bad for you, mom and dad, as you didn’t have the chance to taste the best cupcake in the world. “

"Yes, I feel bad; well, nevermind; we can taste it later. I think Eva will not mind making it for us too, right?

Eva nodded at William and then declared, “If you want, you can taste it now too, as I kept one box in our fridge too."

“Dear,them. You made it for us too.

Eva nods at them. "Should I bring it? “

“No, not now; we will eat it with breakfast tomorrow, ok, “William told her

“Ok. “ Eva gave a nod to them, wished them good night and left for her room.

Steve was grinning ear to ear. Stephen asked him, “why are you smiling like a fool? “

“At least she accepted me as a friend. How delighted I am! “

Stephen just shook her head at Steve’s childishness.

Stephen reaches his room and enters the washroom first for a relaxing shower. Then he waited for some more time as he has to follow the routine he has to lock Eva"s bedroom first.

Then only he can get a peaceful sleep

Stephen’s POV

Once again today, Eva occupied my thoughts and toyed with my sanity. Only a few days ago, I was completely unaware of the identity of Eva Johnson. However, she now occupies my every thought. Her smile, adorable face, her kind nature—everything is pulling me more towards her.

When I came to know about Richard’s birthday party, I was not interested in attending it, but no matter how much he irritates me, he is my only friend.

So we headed home early in the evening, but the scene in front made my mood sour as my love was standing in the kitchen doing some work. I wanted to dismiss my kitchen staff that very instant for making my delicate darling work in the kitchen.

And the next moment, I found Steve standing in the kitchen as usual. Flirting with my girl, but now I trust my girl, as Steve will never get successful in his mission of impressing Eva.

On one of his teases, when Eva dipped the finger in the batter, my heart started sinking close to heart attack. When she took the finger near his lips, I clutched the glass in my hand with a tight grip The next moment, when she smudged the finger on his face, I just wanted to clap at her action. I am so proud of her.

In the evening, when I reached the living room, I was dressed up in one of my finest suits. I spotted mom and dad already present in the living room talking with Steven.

“Oh, really, she was making it for Richard. Just say he is a lucky bastard.”

I heard only the last line, so I gave a questioning look at Steve, which he started more dramatically

“You know our Eva, our dear Eva, who never entered the kitchen till now made special cupcakes. Guess who? For Richard, she wanted to gift this Richard."

I was not happy either to hear that, but what can we do as she is a fan of Richard?

But Steve was right. Richard is a lucky man. I never thought in my dreams that this fool would appeal to my girl.

I was busy in my thoughts when I heard some heel sound. I turn around just to watch my sweetheart, dressed in a beautiful dress, stepping down the stairs.

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