Under the Veil I Rule
Chapter 158

The more Elysia talked, the more she was convinced that Keith was the perfect match for Amara. Her eyes sparkled with excitement.

"Yeah, you think I'm right for her too, right? But the thing is, she's still married," Keith sighed, feeling a little helpless.

Lately, he found himself acting strangely whenever Amara was around. Each time he saw Amara, his heart would race, and he had this overwhelming urge to be near her, maybe even give her a playful nudge. And when she wasn't around, he couldn't stop thinking about her. If that wasn't a crush, then what was it?

Having realized his feelings, Keith knew he couldn't just sit back because of their being childhood friends. He needed to chase his happiness, but how to go about it?

So, he called Elysia, the person who knew Amara best, hoping she could offer some advice.

"It's all Finnian's fault, that jerk! Holding Ama back like that. She could've been free by now!" Elysia fumed, her anger palpable.

Talking about Finnian always got her worked up. She spent a good ten minutes ranting about him, her mouth going dry in the process, and took a big gulp of her drink.

"I've got an idea." She put her glass down, her eyes twinkling mischievously as she said, "This might just get Finnian to divorce Ama."

"What is it?" Keith asked eagerly.

Elysia leaned in, whispering her scheme. Keith's face lit up. "I think that could work, but we'll need her go-ahead."

"Absolutely. Ama's quite stubborn. Let me call her."

Without wasting time, Elysia pulled out her phone to call Amara, who, still awake, was cozy in bed with a book.

Elysia skipped over Keith's interest in Amara and uttered, "Ama, I've got a plan that could help you divorce Finnian."

Amara listened patiently, but when Elysia finished, she declined, "No way, I can't do that."

"Why are you so silly?" Elysia chided gently. "You always think about others. It's time to think about yourself."

"I am thinking about myself, and that's why I can't do it. It's just too awkward."

Elysia paused, knowing Amara's shy

nature. This was indeed out of character for her. Contemplating briefly, she tried again, "I get it, but think about it. If you keep dragging this out, what do you stand to lose? Think about the emotional toll it's taking on you. Doesn't that outweigh the awkwardness? Do you still feel you can't do that? And it's not like it's some heinous act. It's just a little scheme. Don't you agree?"

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"Alright, I'll give it a shot," she finally agreed. "I'll contact Keith."

Elysia nodded in approval, giving Keith an "okay" gesture. As soon as the call ended, she uttered, "Ama's going to call you now. Find acquiet spot to take it."

"Got it."

Keith grinned confidently, phone in hand, as he headed to the restroom.

The next morning, Amara was browsing through a department store, picking out clothes when she received a call from Kevin.

"Ama, do you remember the Cooper family?" Kevin inquired over the phone.

"Tomorrow's Patrick's 80th birthday, and they're throwing a bash at the hotel. You and Finn should come."

Amara stood in front of the mirror, twirling in a silver mermaid dress to see how it fitted, while she replied to Kevin.