Then a low male voice came from the other end of the line. "Go to bed early. I'll come and pick you up tomorrow."

It was Hector.

Eloise's heart skipped a beat. She pursed her lips and said, "Okay.

"Well, good night."

"Good night."

After the phone hung up, Eloise was stunned for a couple of seconds before she cleared her desk and went to rest. • • • The following day, Hector came to pick up Eloise early in the morning to go to the Rogers family to do her make-up.

After arriving at the Rogers family, Eloise gave Hector the proposal.

"The proposal for Solomon's birthday party has...