02
“Lyra, you say your family is loaded, but why do you live out here in the middle of nowhere? Are you messing with me?”
My house was tucked behind the mountain, facing the shaded side, because glamour stools were need to be made in a dimly lit environment.
From where we were now, we couldn’t see the big villa
I linked my arm with Zephyr’s, trying to lighten the mood.
“Just wait a little longer, and you’ll see my house. I promise, you won’t be disappointed”
He gave me a skeptical look
Tll take your word for it, but if you’re lying, I’m out of here.”
I tightened my grip on his arm. Even though he was the one who pursued me first, I genuinely liked him. His charming features had me completely enchanted
As we rounded the bend, Zephyr’s eyes widened when he finally spotted the grand villa nestled against the hillside. “Tyra, that big villa can’t be yours, right?”
“Yep! I told you my family is super rich!”
He glanced nervously at the modest gift he was holding. “Do you think this is too cheap?”
w mom won’t care.”
I looked at the discounted flowers he picked up from the supermarket and smiled. “Not at all! As long as I like it, my mom
In the distance, I spotted my mom standing at the door. Zephyr’s eyes lit up in awe.
“Lyra, how come I’ve never heard you mention your sister?”
Anyone who met my mom usually thought she was my sister With her smooth skin and no wrinkles, plus a figure that turned heads, it was no wonder No guy could resist being captivated by her
Zephyr looked down, wiping his mouth as he chuckled, “Your mom is gorgeous. How come you don’t look anything like her?”
I had asked my mom that same question when I was younger.
I was always the awkward one, overweight, short, and battling acne through my teenage years. Now w that the acne had cleared up, I was left with
scars.
The customers who vis
visited the shop would often tease my mom, joking that I must have been adopted.
She would always insist that I looked just like her and that once I mastered making glamour stools, I’d be even prettier
That was why I was so eager to learn how to make those stools
I dreamed of the day I would transform into a goddess.
Leven wondered if the ingredients had some magic beauty powers
“My mom says once I start making glamour stools, I’ll get prettier.”
Zephyr playfully pinched the fat on my belly and smirked. “Let’s hope so!”
He walked over to my mom and greeted her respectfully.
My mom extended her hand with grace. “Hello, Zephyr, I’m Lyra’s mom”
Zephyr looked surprised but shook her hand, not wanting to let go. It wasn’t until I cleared my throat that he finally released her hand, albeit reluctantly.
him
I shot him an annoyed look and sulked into the house.
My mom seemed delighted and hurried after me, whispering, “The ingredients are really good!”
I was a bit confused by her comment but didn’t get the chance to ask her about it.
At dinner, my mom started asking about Zephyr’s family, and the more she heard, the happier she got.
When Zephyr was eighteen, he lost both his parents in an accident, so now he was on his own.
But he had a decent job, and honestly, I was pretty satisfied with that. He was good–looking and educated, and I felt lucky to be with someone like
After a few drinks, Zephyr got a bit emotional, hugging my mom and saying that once we got married, he’d move in with her since we’d be family. Just as we were all enjoying the moment, Selene walked in,
I knew she would look good, but I was still taken aback.
With her small cute face, rosy lips, and curves that would make any star jealous, she was stunning
Selene brought a few boxes of fancy wine to thank my mom. I’d seen this kind of thing before, so I just focused on peeling shrimp for Zephyr.
His eyes were fixed on those boxes of wine. While Selene and my mom chatted, she sauntered over and playfully touched Zephyr’s face.
“Wow, this guy’s really handsome! Your daughter has great taste!”
Zephyr didn’t pull away and just grinned like a fool
Then, Selene mischievously gave him a playful pinch, making his face turn crimson.
He still didn’t object, just kept smiling away.
With a teasing grin, Selene said to my mom, “Once your daughter nails making those glamour stools, she’ll be so lucky. She’ll end up even prettier than
With a teasing grin, Selene said to my mom, “Once your daughter nails making those glamour stools, she’ll be so lucky. She’ll end up even prettier than
I was furing, so I slammed my fork down and stormed upstairs,
I thought Zephyr would come after me to cheer me up, but to my surprise, he decided to walk Selene out instead.
My mom’s face fell instantly, and she sent Zephyr back, insisting on seeing Selene off herself.
Later that night, after switching off the lights, Zephyr finished up quickly and fell asleep. I touched my face, thinking that once I got prettier, he’d turn on the lights just to look at me.
Lying in bed, I tossed and turned, unable to sleep. Eventually, I went up to the rooftop to gaze at the stars.
Suddenly, a soft, feminine volice drifted into my ears, breaking the quiet.
Our neighbor lived far away, so this voice had to be my mom’s
Could it be that she was dating someone?
I could understand. She had been single for years, and it must have been tough for her. Still, I was curious about which guy had managed to win over this high–maintenance woman.
I quietly crept over to my mom’s bedroom window. Just one peek, and I was left speechless.
