GENEVIEVE

Chapter Thirteenth: The Prettiest Flower

After leaving Dean Harrington's office, a strange feeling took over Eve's body. Being in the same room as three successful men that were each astonishingly handsome had awoken something inside of her.

She craved each of them.

It was hard for Eve to hold in the small giggle that had threatened to escape her as she continues walking back towards her dorm building. She knew her warm cheeks had to be as red as a tomato now as her mind was filled with thoughts of the trilogy.

Dean Harrington, who had been nothing but kind and comforting to her.

Professor Archibald who happens to be her favorite author as well as her literature idol.

And Dr. Issac Lenox, a man with few words yet every word he spoke was utterly intriguing.

Eve felt a sense of embarrassment when she realized just how flustered the trilogy made her feel. She supposed she was just like every other girl on the campus that wanted a piece of each of them.

But Eve couldn't help but feel her desires were different. She felt something stronger that almost led her to believe the trilogy felt something towards her as well.

Almost.

As Eve approached the door to her dorm room, she was met with a large vase of flowers that was placed outside the door. She immediately recognized the flowers as daises, which happened to be her favorite.

Lifting up the vase, Eve couldn't help but admire their beauty, she was always a sucker for any sort of flower, especially a daisy.

As she picked the note that was between the flowers, Eve furrowed her brows with confusion as she read the note.

"For you, the prettiest flower of them all."

That was all the card said, leaving Eve in a state of shock as well as confusion. Julia hadn't mentioned seeing anyone and Eve hardly knew anyone at Bradford.

After making her way inside of her dorm, she placed the flowers on the counter and quickly placed the card into her pockets as she heard Julia coming out of the bathroom.

"Pretty flowers! Does little miss Genevieve have a admirer?"
Julia gushed, admiring the daises.

Eve's cheeks went warm as she shook her head,
"No, I figured they were for you."

Julia looked shocked but smiled,
"Was there a card?"

For the first time in what seemed like forever Eve did the one thing she hated most.

"Nope, no card."

She lied.

She instantly regretted it, a lie to her was terrible. But for some reason Eve felt the need to keep the note a secret.

Although she would never truly believe it, but part of her felt the flowers were intended for her. Julia didn't seem like the type of girl to like daises.

"Well, it never hurts getting flowers. Anyways, what are your plans tonight?"
Julia smiles mischievously.

Eve decided not to tell another lie and sighed as she responded,
"Nothing really was probably gonna stay-"

Before she could finish her sentence, Julia squealed as jumped up with excitement.

"Great! Because there's a party tonight at one of the frat houses on campus!"

Eve mentally groaned, wanting nothing more than to spend the rest of her Saturday, studying and daydreaming about the trilogy.

But instead she managed to smile while saying,
"Sounds like fun, I'm down."

Julia clapped happily while rushing towards her room, claiming she had to start getting ready.

"Isn't it a little early to be going to a party?"
Eve called, realizing it was only noon.

Julia poked her head out of her room and laughed,
"Oh you sweet baby, the party has already started, it's all fucking day!"

Julia's excitement was obvious which made Eve admire her even more. She wanted to be more like Julia. Outgoing, fun, daring, and wild. But unfortunately Eve was much more comfortable being home with a lovely book to read.

"I suppose I should be get ready then!"
Eve forced herself to sound excited as she remembered she had promised herself she would become more outgoing during college and she was determined to do such.

She only hoped today would be a great success.

Issac Lenox stood in front of the large windows that were place around his office that was located on campus. He stared down at the courtyard as students walked about the campus, some playing outside games as well as lounging in a few of the canopy's that were scattered amongst the courtyard.

As Issac's thoughts were filled with the pretty little brunette by the name of Genevieve, the girl that said in the chair across from his desk squirmed with nerves.

Kate Turner was a freshman at Bradford that was studying to become a neurosurgeon. She was kind as well as smart. But also headstrong and had a thing for doing blow a little too often.

A few days ago Kate bought some coke from one of her classmates. She tried it in the stairwell that led out to her dorm building. Although Kate had thought no one had seen her, the camera in the stairwell had captured the moment when Kate sniffed the blow and smiled with victory.

Now as she sat in Dr. Lenox's office with pictures of her doing coke laid across his desk, she couldn't help but feel sick to her stomach.

Especially considering Dr. Lenox had yet to say a word.

"Do you know why I've called you here, Kate?"
Issac finally spoke, causing Kate's stomach to turn.

Her lip trembled as she responded,
"Y-Yes."

She was convinced he was here to bust her for doing drugs on campus which would result in her immediate expulsion from Bradford, something Kate feared most.

"You see, I don't think you do."
Issac turned so he was now facing the terrified girl.

Kate a decent looking girl, certainly wasn't Issac's type but he wasn't after Kate for such reasons.

"Now you're in a tough position here, Ms. Turner. But luckily I am the only person that has seen these photos. Meaning there is still a chance for you to make this right and continue your studies here at Bradford."

Kate gulped as she felt a tear streaming down her eye.

"I-I 'll do anything."

Issac couldn't help but smirk,
"Oh I know my dear, it would be a shame if your father had deal with his only child being thrown out of Bradford, especially after all the strings he pulled in order to get you accepted."

Kate bursted into tears as she began to beg,
"Please I'll do anything. Don't tell the Dean, please."

"Good, now that you understand I have the ability to ruin your entire life out of the way, let's talk business."
Issac smiled charmingly while sitting in his chair.

Kate whimpered,
"W-What do you want?"

Issac's simply responded,

"I want Genevieve Walker."