THIRD PERSON POV
“Caleb! Caleb, wait!” bellowed Esther, hot on his trail. Her four-inch heels made things even tougher as she tried to catch up to him. “Where are you going?” she asked when he bothered to slow down.
“I have some work,” he replied icily.
“The ball is held in your honour, for heaven’s sake!” Esther exasperated. “Why can’t you keep your work aside for one day?” she demanded.
With every passing second, Caleb’s annoyance was growing. “Esther, I have been a part of this drama far too long than I’d normally allow. You wanted to dress up pretty and play hostess, right? Well, you got it. Leave me the f**k alone,” he barked and started to walk away.
Esther grabbed his arm and stopped him. “Fine, you don’t have to stay at the party,” she softened her tone, honeying her voic
