After the dinner, Queen Amberly went to her room and we all shifted to the women's common room. Celeste darted towards the couch and threw herself on the pile of magazines which she was fond of reading. Natalie went to sit on a nearby chair and got lost in a book. Elise went towards the cupboard and started turning things up and down. Marlee was not here.
"America, has Maxon talked to you, lately?" Kriss spoke distracting my stillness.
I turned and looked up at her curious face.
"No… not really." I said emphasizing.
I didn't know what came to my mind but I thought that probably I should not let out everything. Another thing that pushed me towards a lie was, maybe, I was the only one whom he met these days in private, because he was dealing with some important business. So, it'd be unfair, if I told the truth.
"That's what I thought…." Kriss said.
Was she investigating on me? Well, these days, I really couldn't rely on anyone, except Marlee. But, she also had not spoken to me for many days.
I went out to search for Marlee. Where would she be right now? I thought for once with Maxon…but, no, she won't.
I gazed over at the bracelet which Maxon gave me. He loved me like I was the only one in this world. With him, I used to get lost, and nothing during that time comes to my mind. Like this, no one had ever made me feel. Sometimes I even forgot about Aspen when I used to be with him. But, I needed a bit more time to over analyze the things.
Unexpectedly, my sandals slipped on the stairs and I was about to fall and that was when… somebody caught me.
"Be careful, Lady America." Aspen said.
He gently lifted me and I stood up. I kept staring at him but he didn't stare…not even for once. He kept going, ignoring my look.
"Aspen." I called out.
He turned and gave me a mild smile.
"Yes, lady … is there anything you need?" Aspen said.
I paced towards him with frustrated looks. His expressions signified that he wanted to get over with this.
"Aspen, what is this?" I whispered so nobody could hear us.
He looked back and forth to check and then, cupped my face in his hands.
"Mer, we can't talk in here like this. You go it. It's risky for both of us." He spoke.
"So, when are you free?" I asked.
"Tonight." He said grinning.
"It'll be fun." I said smiling.
Although, Maxon was coming to my mind but I wanted to talk to someone who could relieve me a bit. I waved to him and moved on my way. I was smiling on the way; thinking about Aspen and that was when I saw something….
Oh god, is this even possible….