hapter 59
The sunlight streamed in through the window, bathing the room in a warm glow. A soft breeze wafted in, not too dry, not too damp–just perfect.
Evelyn slowly turned her head, taking in the strange rooms. It was small and cozy, with walls painted a soft shade of pink. faint floral patterns faintly visible upon closer inspection. The entire room followed a pink color scheme, from the curtains to the bedspread, all cast in a warm, rosy hue.
“Oh, you’re awake? Would you like to eat something?” A fresh, lively voice broke the silence.
Evelyn turned her head and asked in surprise, Zoey?”
Zoey set a steaming bowl of oatmeal on the table and helped ease Evelyn up against the pillows. Her smile was infectious, dimples flashing. Yeah, it’s me. Evelyn. Let’s get some food in you, huh? I’ll help.”
Evelyn tried to lift her hand. Although her shoulder no longer hurt, she couldn’t exert any strength. She smiled shyly. Thanks, guess I’m gonna need your help eating, I can’t really move my arm.”
Zoey had the ultimate cute face, complete with dimples that made her instantly endearing. As Evelyn took slow bites, she couldn’t help but notice how much Zoey reminded her of someone. “Hey, Zoey? How old are you now?”
Zoey answered. Just hit twenty.”
“So, college student?” Evelyn asked.
“Yep, sophomore at Clovia Arts, Zoey replied with a giggle.
Evelyn nodded slightly, piecing it together. If Zoey was studying at Glovia Art Academy, she might be “Zoe, the young actress who rose to fame last year..
She asked again, “So, is Zoe your stage name?”
Zoey flushed with a mix of embarrassment and pleasure. “You know about that, Evelyn?”
Zoey had been in the acting game since middle school. She was the cute girl who had persevered in the industry without the push of a big–name backer, which meant she never really hit it big. Still, she loved acting enough to go against her family’s wishes. She juggled auditions and schoolwork, secretly enrolled at Glovia Art Academy after taking the SATS. And finally. during her freshman year, after five dedicated years in the industry, she landed her first lead role and made her debut on the
screen
“The summer hit movie last year was all the rage; I totally know it. Evelyn said with a tinge of recognition, “Can’t believe I didn’t realize it was you, Zoe, the superstar.
“Evelyn! Come on! Superstar? Stop teasing me! Hurry up and eat. If it gets cold, it won’t taste good!” Zoey’s face turned–a shade of pink, her head bowed a little, and for a second, there was a hint of melancholy in her eyes. She had longed for the spotlight for so long, and now that she was finally there, compliments about her star status made her oddly shy.
Evelyn watched Zoey clean up the table, hesitated for a long time, and finally spoke–up, “Zoey”
Zoey looked back at Evelyn with confusion. “What’s wrong, Evelyn? Anything I can help?”
Evelyn was stunned for a moment, then she slightly pursed her lips and smiled, “Well, I wanted to ask you about yesterday. How, I mean…
“Evelyn, are you asking me how I ended up at my house, right? Zoey asked.
Evelyn nodded embarrassedly. She actually wanted to ask more, but anyway, Caleb wasn’t important anymore.
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was originally going to Zoey paused. She was
denly stunned and then smiled at Evelyn. I originally went there to
find a friend, and when I came back, I saw you sitting in the corridor. Just as I was about to greet you, you suddenly fainted. Seeing that there was no one around, I brought you back here. By the way, your luggage is still in the living room”
