Husband With Benefits
Chapter 709: Dilemma

Chapter 709: Dilemma

Dora was in a dilemma. On the one hand, she felt guilty towards Kael; on the other, she was enraged that he would try to force her hand. She glared at her phone in disappointment and anger, as if it were the handset’s fault as she re- read the message that Kael had sent her," Dora, I know this might seem like I am forcing your hand, but believe me this is the last thing I want. I am merely trying to protect myself. I’ve already made my feelings known to you while you have yet to realise your feelings for me. Or maybe you do not feel anything.

As such, I’ve decided to give you some time and space to come to an answer without feeling forced to choose me. I will not be seeing you for the next five days until it is time for the University’s annual ball. Until then, I will await your answer. I hope we can go to this ball as a couple, but the end decision is in your hands."

Throwing the phone aside, she walked away from the door and back to her bedroom, only for the phone to start ringing. She stopped and turned back. Maybe that stu*id prince had realized his mistake. He was almost blackmailing her! But as she stomped back to the phone, she realized it wasn’t Kael.

Her already bad mood worsened, as she answered the phone, "Tasha!"

Her assistant paused before speaking. Probably recognising her foul mood as she gently began, "Princess Dora, how are you doing?"

"Skip the pleasantaries, Tasha! And tell me why you called me?"

"There is an upcoming event this Friday that requires your presence..."

Dora’s scowl deepened." I thought I told you I wanted my weekends free from now onwards."

"I know, princess! But this is really important. Its a sudden charity event for the victims of the flash floods in Vity City. Even the prince of Petravi is going to the event and you know how he is known for being reticent."

Dora was about to refuse but then stopped. Prince Of Petravi...meaning Kael. The University ball was on Saturday. But if she could meet Kael on Friday and reveal her identity, wouldn’t it be great? It would give her a chance to come clean and make him understand her reasons.

And if,after knowing the truth, he still feels that he wants to go as a couple, then maybe just maybe she would take the risk.

Clear on her intentions now, she nodded," Alright, I’ll go, Tasha. Email me all the details of the charity function and expected guests."

Having reached a satisfactory conclusion, Dora heaed back to her bedroom, this time taking the phone with her. She’d like to see his espression when he realized that she was Princess Isidora.

Just then, her phone rang again and this time, her smile widened," Cai. Back from the boonies, are you?"

Cai’s warm voice sounded over the phone, " Yes, I am. And thank you for coverign up for me! This time , it took longer than expected."

Dora sighed and nodded," Yes it did! Cai, why do you have to work so hard? Haven’t you proven yourself by skipping grades and getting your degree a couple of years sooner?"

"I like working hard, Dora! Anyway, you’re starting to start like Mom by the day so stop it or else, I’ll be calling you aunt next."

"Ha! You dare and see what I do to you, Caius Frost! I will let loose a herd of goats after you!"

Caius chuckled then and shook his head," Okay Okay! Don’t give me your wild threats. I have a surprise for you?"

"A surprise? What surprise?" Dora asked in excitement as she waited for him to send a picture. That was the best part about Caius. He usually had the best souvenirs. The last time he’d gone, he’d found her a raw amethyst! It was such a beautiful stone. And before that, he’d gotten her some preserved flowers that were now extinct."

She heard Caius laugh at her excitement and then cursed as he said," Have patience. Have patience. I’ve sent it over. It will reach you on the Friday or Saturday."

"Hey! That is too long! You jerk! You purposely told me just now so that I would have to wait until the weekend! Wait till I find you and kill you! I will take your scalpel and create holes in you and then feed your innards to the..."

Caius laughed at that and as she stutered, he continued," Feed them to the vultures, okay?"

Dora sighed and shook her head, her heart settling after talkign to him," Cai." She spoke his name softly but knew from the sudden silence that he’d caught on.

"I’m here."

"When are you coming to see me? It’s been so long. I miss my best friend."

"Dora... I..."

Dora ran a hand over her face then. Why was being so foolish over a simple relationship. She shook her head and sighed again," Relax, kiddo. I’m just feeling pensieve. I’ll be fine. You go do what you do best- cutting dead bodies and all."

"Dora? Are you sure you are okay?" Caius asked carefully.

Dora chuckled," Yes. You fool! And you know I am not one to suffer in silence. I... I have a bit of a trouble in my head now, but I’ll resolve it soon. Don’t worry, okay? Come on, now... go go go and socialise with your dead bodies."

’Okay okay. I am going. But Dora, you know I’m just a phone call away, right?"

"I know, Cai. Now I’m going to go and sleep. So, say bye bye." She tried to lighten the mood, but deep down, she wished she could tell him everything that was weighing on her mind. However, she knew that he would definitely come right over if she did. And she definitely could not handle a Frost on top of Kael now.

"Bye bye." Cai spoke obediently. However, as he disconnected the phone, Caius Frost turned and walked decisively towards the Dean’s office. Sometimes, somethings could not be put on hold.

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