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Chapter 15
Meg
I practically run up to my room, eager to get out of the mansion for a day.
Granted, on my way, Mrs. Simmons shoots me a disapproving look. I imagine she thinks I’m flirting with the guys, garnering all this attention instead of working. In truth, that’s only half the case.
The guys have been coming after me—not the other way around.
They’ve requested my time off work. But I’m not complaining. I don’t want to work as a maid anymore.
It’s been exhausting, and I feel like I have more valuable things to do with my time…like hanging out with Ian this afternoon.
“Hi, Mrs. Simmons,” I wave. “Bye Mrs. Simmons.”
She says nothing but nods her head in my direction as I hurry past. I need to go for a quick bath and figure out what to wear. Ian obviously has the afternoon planned, and I want to make sure I look cute.
In my room, I take a quick bath without washing my hair. Then, I smooth some nice almond oil all over my body, spritz myself with perfume, and put on another one of my favorite dresses that I brought. It’s a little maroon bohemian dress that I match with knee-high boots.
As I get ready, I see that my phone has several messages from Simon on it. I’m hesitant to even look at what he has to say. I don’t want him ruining the afternoon that Ian has planned for me.
And that’ll surely happen if I hear from Simon and feel the guilt of knowing I have to spy on these men. In the end, I can’t help but look.
There’s a text from him that says,Meg, where have you been? You’re supposed to be reporting to me. What have you found?
Another text sent a little while later says,Are you ignoring me? You better not be ignoring me. You know what will happen if you don’t do this for me, Meg. I can ruin you.
Some words from a boyfriend, right?
All his hateful comments come back to me, and I remember why I’m trying to run away from him. His words make me shudder because I know he can do it.
But I try to steel myself against his hurtful words. I have a plan in place after all. I’m gonna get away from here and go to some island paradise.
I never want to see Simon again.
Of course, that’ll mean never seeing the guys—these handsome brothers—again, either. But so far, nothing serious has happened. None of them have proclaimed their love for me, and it’s not like we’re monogamous or anything.
I’m free to go.
But Simon’s text reminds me that I’m in the midst of treason. I can never get serious with any of the brothers. If they ever learn the truth about me, they’ll surely hate me forever.
Better to get out of the picture before any of the drama begins.
I twist my hair up into a bun, smearing on some lipstick and mascara, and head out the door.
I go downstairs and peek out the windows along the way to see the limo waiting.
I walk out the front door, and Ian is there, looking so handsome in his suit. I’m glad I wore a dress. I’m not exactly sure what he has planned today, but a dress can never hurt anything.
“You look beautiful Meg, as always,” he says, kissing my cheek.
“Thank you,” I say, taking his hand as he leads me into the limo.
I’m used to limos and everything. Like I said, Simon has money...he’s just not a billionaire.
“Oh Ian, you got me roses? That’s so sweet,” I say, kissing him on the cheek in thanks.
“Do you like them?” he asks.
