Chapter 8

Ethan just returned from his shower when he heard a knock,

He opened his door and found his grandma standing

Mrs. Bradfield entered the room closing the door behind, seeing that Ethan's hair is still wet she reached for the towel made him sit on the bed and started rubbing his hair with the it.

Elated Ethan peeped at his grandma who was never warm to anyone except Eva

"I am happy" said Mrs. Bradfield

Ethan gave a playful smile and said "You are happy because I am just like your husband handsome and dashing"

"What" said Mrs. Bradfield, hit him on his head and said "No don't you compare, my husband is more handsome and dashing, you shameless"

"I want to stay with you for few days" said Ethan suddenly turning serious

"With me hah! You just want to stay with your sister" taunted Mrs. Bradfield making Ethan laugh

"So can I" asked Ethan

"Of course you can, but you have to handle your father" said Mrs. Bradfield

"I will handle it" said Ethan with a smirk

Ethan stood up said "I will share this news with Eva" and hurried to the door

"Promise me that you will take care of here till the very end" said Mrs. Bradfield profoundly

Her words stunned Ethan who was about to walk out of the door, he stopped, turned back and found his grandma's eager and worried eyes

"I will take care of her till my last breath" said Ethan sincerely and left his room

'I hope you don't disappoint me' thought Mrs. Bradfield

Ethan knocked on Eva's door but there was no response, so he opened and found it empty, he thought for a while and with smile he murmured "I know where you are"

He went to the terrace and found his missing sister staring at the sky.

Hearing footsteps Eva turned her face and gave her signature smile to Ethan. He smiled back and stood beside her leaning forward and placing his hands on the railings just like her.

They both are silent and continued their stargazing

"Tomorrow I am coming with you" said Ethan

"Huh?" asked confused Eva

"Grandma gave me permission to stay at Lake view mansion for few days" said Ethan

"But father and mother…" said Eva hesitantly

"I want to spend time with you and no one can stop me from doing that, I will handle our parents" said Ethan

"Then I am looking forward for our days together" said happy Eva

Ethan couldn't help but side hug her happy sister.

Next day

Family celebrated William Bradfield birthday.

Old Bradfield always wished and made sure that his family stays together but George handled family a little poorly.

After lunch Ethan slowly broke the news to his parents about him spending the vacation at Lake view mansion

"What, No I thought you will spend your free time with us" said disappointed Amber

"Mom, I wanted my vacation peaceful" said Ethan

"What do you mean peaceful, is it not peaceful here" said angry George

"Oh! Dad don't start, I have already decided and I'm leaving with them today" said irritated Ethan, George frown deepened

"Hah! So early, you just came yesterday, why don't you stay here with me for few days before you go" said Amber hurriedly

Before Ethan could reply, Angry George said " Follow me to my study Ethan"

Ethan sighed and followed his father

All the luggage is place in the car, even Mrs. Bradfield and Rosie sat in the car, seeing the Eva is missing, Hunter entered the mansion and found the Eva standing the middle of the hall

'Isn't she tired of standing there waiting for her family each and every year' thought Hunter

For eighteen years Hunter saw her doing this

"Eva its time to leave" said Hunter

"But Ethan … said… he would come" said Eva in low voice

Hunter stood beside here silently. After ten minutes

Eva held Hunter's hand said "I think we should leave"

They both slowly started walking

"Wait! You are leaving me behind" shouted Ethan

They stopped, turned back and saw Ethan hurriedly descending stairs with his luggage

Gloomy Eva turned happy, so happy that she held Hunter's hand tightly and smiled alternatively at Hunter and walking Ethan

Hunter couldn't help but smile at her

"Uncle Hunter did you just smile" said shocked Ethan

Embarrassed Hunter pulled Eva towards him and started walking

"Hey even I want to hold her hand" said Ethan, swiftly taking Eva's left hand into his right

The three walked to the door, oblivious to glum looks George giving them.

Eva's face was full of smiles as she was holding hands of her two favorite people

"Look at her how happy she is" said Rosie looking lovingly towards the three

"Yeah she is because, they both how to make her happy" said Mrs. Bradfield knowingly, but with a smile

Her granddaughter's smile is contagious.

At around midnight they reached Lake view mansion, in the living room they saw dozed off Harper on sofa.

Eva patted Harper's shoulders to wake her up, she slowly opened her eyes, it took her few seconds to realize where she was and suddenly pulled Eva into her arms, rubbed her back and hurriedly said "I am here don't be sad, I will never leave you okay".

Every time they return from the main mansion Eva looked dejected, so Harper always made herself available to cheer up Eva

Eva hugged Harper tightly and said "I'm very happy Harper"

Harper swiftly broke the hug and looked closely at Eva's face sensing that she was genuinely happy she sighed in relief

"Hey Harper, mind to give a hug" said Ethan and walked to the girls

"Oh my god Ethan, no wonder she is happy" said Harper and hugged him

Whenever Ethan came to Like view mansion these three used to play from day to night without rest, they three treated each other like true siblings.

"How many days of vacation" asked Harper

"Two weeks" answered Ethan

"Then let's not waste time, I will plan outings" said excited Harper

"Give him a day of rest Harper, he just returned yesterday" said Eva

"Oh! Okay tomorrow I will try to complete my work and make myself free for a week, I think you should too Eva" said Harper

"I'm already planning of taking a two week leave" said Eva and turned to Ethan and continued "Two days later I have to perform would you like to join"

"Of course, I would like to watch you perform live" said excited Ethan

"Even I will join" injected Harper

Their talk continued for a long time until Hunter ordered them to sleep.

Ethan enjoyed his two-week vacation to the fullest, the three went to trekking, amusement parks, movies and many more. They made every moment count

Eva strongly held back from crying while sending off Ethan, even he left unwillingly, but he knows he must join his father's company to become powerful enough to take care of Eva