"IT WAS THE WRONG NUMBER"

22. The trip

MEGHAN'S POV

"-After taking a right, you will find that place. I will be waiting for you. Don't panic." William uncle explained for the 101th time today. That's the only conversation we are having since yesterday.

As soon as I told him about the trip, he immediately made up a plan. And now here we are. Me nodding for the nth time and him still not trusting me. He is my father's only brother and is like a father-figure to me. After my parents, him and his wife Emily with their 4-year-old son, Matt. They are my only family.

Though I lost my parents very early the plus point in my life is my uncle and aunt accepted me as their own rather than pushing me away or acting like a bitch. My aunt is like my best friend, like Eva. She knows about Keith and is even forcing me to talk to him in person.

Talking in person is not a big deal but being a secret and continuing this game is fun. Where's fun in being normal.

"Did you even hear me?" William uncles asked while crossing his arms on the table. "Uncle, I have each and every point printed on my nerves right now."

Him and Daniel laughed. Daniel works with Uncle and will soon get married. I'm excited because I am the wedding planner. The one who will decide the location, check the designs and choose the colours and taste the cake. I'll do it on my own. Phew! Times like these I feel I can even compete with the president.

"Do you think you can escape your activity partner." That beautiful teasing voice belongs to my Aunt. When I told about my lack of luck yesterday, she squealed and clapped her hands and started rambling about how I should flirt with him.

Focusing on the point, I have to distract Keith for a while. Actually for than a while. I hope that idiot behaves. He is too persistent about me. I can/should be successful. "I will. He isn't that much of a problem."

"Remember all that I have told you!" She reminded me about her unnecessary points to which I smiled first and then immediately brought my lips in a thin line, indicating her a big NO!

"Em she already has a work to do! What else have you told her now?" William uncle enquired and was ignored by his wife. #Typicalcouplegoals.

After listening to all the points again, I finally started walking towards the school. Meeting Eva half way, we talked about yesterday and today. She will help me with Keith.

The problem with person is that ... I actually don't want to leave him .. meaning I want to spent time with him. I don't want to ignore him. What if he suddenly loses interest in me because he thinks I'm ignoring him. I'm one of those proud natured girls.

I don't want that to happen. Wrong assumptions lead to wrong interpretations which lead to wrong decision and then you are counted on the wrong side. So this is wrong.

Stepping inside college we were directly told to sit in the bus. I took my seat and waited for join only to be disappointed because the seat next to me was occupied by Keith.

"Sir said we will be taking the route through the village, thus partners have to note down points and discuss and-" I stopped him with an understanding nod. Count professor Amber to ruin all the fun.

Before the person next to me could trail on any further I made my point clear. "I will answer only 3 RELEVANT questions about her for today! You would leave me then. Deal?" I made up this plan as I knew he must have a questionnaire ready with him.

"What is her favorite hobby?" MY FAVOURITE HOBBY... "learning about starts." I smile recalling all the times I just sit and watch the night sky with stars with my book.

"Her food type?" Is there even a thing like it or is he fooling me. "What is that?"

"Korean, Chinese etc." Idiot. Fool. Stupid. FUCKING SERIOUSLY. After having internal battle I finally answered, " Butter chicken". I have no clue in which FOOD TYPE does butter chicken is.

He took his own sweet time for the third question which increased my heartbeat. "does she like me?"

I froze. I need Eva or even aunt Emily would work to answer that. The easy answer would be I don't know. But in reality, do I like him? For now I just told him I don't know and focused on writing down.

As we enter inside the place that could be a perfect location for horror movie, the guide explains it's history. I made Keith write down too. "Do you know the king could have easily gifted some ornament to his wife instead of this place."

"We shall include this point with the other irrelevant points of yours." I answered Keith. He is certainly not made for this subject.

We finally got a mini break and were allowed to explore the place. I quickly took this opportunity to escape. I messaged Eva and turned towards the back gate which would have no entry side written on it.

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