Elise. by Melanie Martins

“Of all the women in the world, why did I have to fall for her?” – Dan

Elise Van Den Bosch.
She’s calculated, cold, ambitious, and manipulative. To summarize, she’s the perfect Van Den Bosch and is the precise opposite of her older brother, Andries, who just so happens to be my best friend.
The day I first laid eyes on her I knew I was in trouble, but it was also the day my best friend made me swear to never look at her in that way again.
Years later, the impact she has on me hasn’t changed, I’ve just gotten better at living with it.
After all, Elise is the only woman I can never have. She’s my best friend’s sister and she must remain that way for the sake of our friendship.
Even when I know I don’t leave her indifferent either, I owe him to keep my oath.
Or do I?