TJL#7#The Princess

Not Helping!!!

Steffan's POV

" OK, call them. I will join later." I said to Camilla.

" OK, anything else?" She asked.

" Well, has Edwin called yesterday? I wasn't able to take any call yesterday. I was a bit busy. Out with Stella and forgot phone at home. My mom said he called me. Has he called back?" I asked.

" Oh, yes. He asked for you. Said he has something to discuss with you." She said.

" Well,OK I will call him, you can go now. " I said.

" Alright, just remember that today is the meeting with Bryan and he will be waiting sharp at 10." She said and left.

I dialled Edwin's number. He is one of my close friends. I don't have much friends. I know him from long back cause our dads are best friends from college days. But I kind of always stayed away from people in my childhood. So, I never get a chance to meet Edwin or Eleanor that time.

But 2 years ago in a project I met Edwin. He was only 20 then but was very very talented guy. I loved his way to handle his works. I was kind of interested on his point of view. It was different then we hang out together a few times. We have a strong friendship now. I love to have this Friendship.

" Hello, Steffan!? " I heard Edwin's voice.

" Hey, Edwin." I said.

" Long time no see. No calls, no messages, no hi!! no how are you!!! Where have you been dude??" He asked.

" Actually, was a bit busy with the new project. " I said.

" I know, dude which special project you are working on." He said.

" Means?" I asked totally confused.

" Aren't you working with my sister? " he asked.

" Well, Yes. I am. Which speciality in it?" I asked trying to hide my true feelings cause my heart was beating crazily only hearing her name.

" Well, you know better than me, don't you? " he asked.

" No, I don't. Enlighten me. " I tried to defend myself.

" Steffan Anderson, don't act innocent when you are not. " he gritted.

" What is going on your mind? " I asked.

" Many things but the most important thing is about my sister. Steffan, I am warning you, don't try to flirt or play with my sister. " he said dangerously.

" You know me, Edwin. Why bother asking? " I said in totally pissed off tone.

Sometimes, Edwin is just too much arrogant and too much rude. He is too much annoying too sometimes. Like he is right now.

" Steffan, tell me exactly what you are thinking right now? Tell me just honestly. I won't mind if you tell me before I caught you doing something wrong. If not I won't bother beating you up later." He said dangerously.

" There is nothing like that. You -" he cut me in between.

" Just say it man. Don't forget I am Edwin Stewart. I can read your mind from here. In these 2 years I have learnt that. Don't try to mess with me. Will you? I don't think you will. Am I right my friend or not?" He asked.

Well, Steffan is right. I won't dare. I don't want to mess up with him. I don't want that. I don't want anything break our friendship. I kind of very attached with this Friendship. Like, he understands me a lot and he never judges me. Besides I know he will never betray me. I can guarantee this. He will always be my friend though we have an age gap between us. Still he is just like me. He accepted my every flaws and made me feel better.

" Meet me at Café Hillside Avenue. " I said.

" As usual?" He asked.

" Yes, come I will be waiting. Come soon." I said.

" Why suddenly? " he asked.

" Will explain things to you." I said.

" Alright. Smart guy. Ok, I am coming and you be ready for my fist if I found you wrong here." He said and I chuckled.

" Alright, alright. Don't kill me there. I will be in front of you in a while." I said.

" I was thinking if it's enough for you. " he asked very bitterly. I smiled.

" OK, see you " he hung up.

I took my jacket and wore it. I got out of my cabin and locked it. Then I went to Camilla's cabin.

" Camilla, cancel all the meetings for today I have an important work. I have to finish it first." I said.

" OK, Steffan. I will. " she said.

I have to be there as soon as it possible. I ran out of my office and reached the street. The café is about two block from my office. I started walking there, suddenly my eyes fall on a person who was creating weird feelings in my heart. Yes, one and only Eleanor Stewart the cute sweet Nightingale. I was just staring at her. I stopped there totally forgot about Edwin.

I saw today she is wearing brown tops and blue jeans. Looking as beautiful as always. I just kept watching. Her friends came and she left. I was still watching at her going. Suddenly my phone started to ring. I checked it was Edwin. Woah!!! He is Calling for so long I was lost in her beauty. I immediately picked up.

" Where are you!" I heard Edwin's voice.

" Just coming " I said and immediately ran to the café he was waiting for me.

I saw Edwin sitting in a table waiting for me. I reached him and sat across him.

" Good morning. Sorry for being late." I said.

" Alright. Explain. " he said.

" I think I love her." I directly said to him.

" Do you even know what this is!!" He asked.

" Definitely, I do." I said firmly.

" I don't like this kind of joke, Steffan. " he asked.

" Well you know very well I don't joke about a serious thing like this." I said.

" But it -" he was stopped in between and watching something behind me.

" What?" I asked.

He didn't answer just stared at the things behind me. I turned and saw Eleanor was coming with her friends. I was already crazy and she made me crazier. I stared at her. Though it was not helping. Not at all.

" What happened?!" I asked Edwin.

" Ellie, stupid!!! She tricked me." Edwin said totally frustrated.

" Woah!!! My girl is intelligent. I see." I laughed.

" I haven't approved you till now." He said.

" Oh, come on!!! " I said.

" Shut up, let's get her first." Edwin hold my hand and pulled me with him towards his sister.

I saw her beautiful smile. She was laughing along with his friends. I smiled too watching her. She is beautiful when she smiles. She is always beautiful. How have I missed this all sound these years!!!

" Hello, guys!!!" I heard Edwin saying them.

Eleanor's face turned pale as soon as she saw her brother, she turned to me then again her brother, then gulped in fear. Same goes for her friends. I tried hard to control my laughter. She put on a puppy face and pouting.

" It's not helping, Ellie. Not this time. Let's go home. " he pulled his sister with him.

" Meet me at my office tomorrow." He said and left with her.

I nodded. I smiled at the twins. But I need to explain and gain his approval. Let's do it tomorrow. I nodded to myself and smiled.