Sandonnia Book 1 - The Crowned Prince

CHAPTER 3 - Shopping Mishaps

Every morning, Ethan would arrive around the same time as Amy through the main door. They would briefly catch up with each other and then they would go their respective ways. The whole office gossiped about Ethan's soft spot for Amy. No matter how hard Ethan tried, he couldn't hide that he cared for Amy. He never wanted to ever see her sad.

One October morning, Ethan texted Amy.

Visor dinner this evening. We need to secure the deal. Revise on your notes. I need a new suit and you need a new dress. It's on me.

Amy groaned and texted back.

You have bought me so many dresses already. And jewelry. And shoes. And bags. Everyone knows I can't afford what I wear.

The entire office was in awe of what Amy wore to work. Ethan had extremely good taste when it came to fashion. They all knew it obviously couldn't be Amy.

Yes you can afford it from the salary I give you. You have a terrible mindset.

He was very hard to deal with, most of the time, because he never accepted 'no' for an answer and he always did whatever he wanted. Not mention he was spoilt and had more money than he could count.

Exactly I can get it from my salary!

Amy knew the answer he was going to give.

I'm paying. That's final.

There it was again! But there was a reason why Amy wanted to pay.

People talk because you treat us like we're a couple.

Amy really hoped Ethan understood where she was coming from.

Well would you want us to be a couple?

She should have expected a response like that. He constantly flirted with her. And although she often turned him down, deep inside, she loved it when he flirted with her. Amy swallowed and her heart skipped a beat when she read his text. Ethan had never been serious about anyone he'd been with before and there was no way he was serious about her. Amy reckoned he was playing with her again.

You're flirting with me again. she reminded him. She could imagine him chuckling at her response.

Everyone has seen those outfits. I want you to wear something new. came his response, changing the topic back to the clothes.

We're not even together! Why are you so controlling?!

He drove her insane at the same time as being charming.

You're the only girl I've met that doesn't want gifts.

Why did he always behave like he knew everything about everyone?

I just don't want gifts from my boss. I want my colleagues to realise that I have potential and not think that I slept my way into this job.

Amy really did not want more rumours.

You did get this job because of your potential, albeit on my reference. Really, is this what they think? Who said that to you?

And the overprotectiveness? It was on another level. He was SO overprotective, of even the littlest of things.

Ethan, DO NOT say a word to anyone, defending me. I can defend myself.

Who.

I'm not telling you. I can defend myself.

Is it Delphine?