Chapter 7

Merlyn's POV It was six in the evening and I had just returned from college. "Hi Princess" My dad gazes at me in warmth running his hand on my head lovingly. "Dad stop doing that in the presence of Vance." I crib with my eyes directed on my little brother who seems to have a good time watching our daddy-daughter show. "Oh, did I do something wrong princess?" Dad takes an innocent side as I give him a hard glare. He pulls my nose least bothered about my antics and my brother bursts to laugh that he was controlling all the while. "See, you made me a joker in front of Vance." I complained pointing to my brother who was now rolling on the ground getting dyspeptic in a hysterical laughter. "We are going to the dinner party of Mr and Mrs Shergil's. It's their anniversary today. Would you wish to join us, Princess? You could also meet your friend Jessie." My dad asks me in expectation. I contemplate on his attractive offer but the loads of homework I brought from my college seems to peep at