Novels by Fikayo

Ethan stared down at the papers scattered across his desk, his mind consumed by the events of the previous night. Try as he might, he couldn't seem to focus on the task at hand, his thoughts constantly drifting back to his dinner with Evelyn.He let out a heavy sigh, running a hand through his hair in frustration. It had been a mistake, he knew that now. Opening up to Evelyn, even just a little, had left him feeling raw and exposed, vulnerabilities he had worked so hard to bury now laid bare.Ethan's gaze drifted to the half-empty bottle of whiskey tucked into the corner of his desk, the amber liquid calling to him like a siren's song. With a grimace, he reached for the glass, the familiar burn as the alcohol slid down his throat doing little to dull the ache that had taken root in his chest.It was all coming back to him now, the memories he had tried so desperately to suppress. The day Sofia had broken his heart, shattering the future they had so carefully built together. The pain o

Evelyn's fingers flew across the keyboard, her eyes narrowed in concentration as she scrolled through page after page of search results. Beside her, Mia leaned in, her brow furrowed with equal determination."Okay, so far all I'm finding are the basics – Ethan's company, his reputation as a shrewd businessman, that kind of thing," Evelyn said, her voice tinged with frustration. "Nothing about his personal life."Mia chewed on her lower lip, her gaze darting to the screen. "Hmm, let's try a different approach. What about his name – any mention of that in the news or social media?"Nodding, Evelyn quickly typed Ethan's name into the search bar, her heart pounding as the results began to load. At first, it was more of the same – articles about his professional accomplishments, a few brief mentions in business magazines. But then, something caught her eye."Wait, look at this," she breathed, her fingers tapping the screen. "An engagement announcement from a few years ago – Ethan Maverick

Shaking her head, Evelyn forced herself to focus. She needed to find Mia, to check on her friend and ensure that Ethan's harsh words hadn't cut her too deeply. Grabbing her phone, Evelyn quickly fired off a text, her brow furrowed with concern._'Mia, are you okay? I'm so sorry about what happened earlier. Please, let me know you're alright.'_Evelyn paced the room as she waited for a response, her fingers drumming anxiously against her thigh. Mia was her rock, her confidante – she couldn't bear the thought of her best friend being upset, especially because of Evelyn's own tangled circumstances.Finally, her phone chimed, and Evelyn snatched it up, her eyes scanning Mia's reply._'Don't worry, Evie. I'm fine. Just a little shaken, that's all. Are you okay? That man of yours can be quite... intense.'_Evelyn couldn't help the small smile that tugged at her lips. "That man of yours," indeed. She quickly typed out a response._'I'm alright, I think. Ethan actually came to apologize, woul

Evelyn's brow furrowed as she paced the length of her lavish bedroom, the opulent surroundings doing little to ease the turmoil swirling within. Her mind was consumed by the turbulent encounter with Ethan, the man she had reluctantly agreed to marry – a man who seemed to view every woman as a liability or inferior. "What could have possibly happened to make him so jaded, so distrustful of the world?" Evelyn muttered, pausing by the window to gaze out at the meticulously manicured grounds of the Maverick estate. Ethan's icy dismissal of her best friend, Mia, still stung. "Does he really think the world revolves around him?"Crossing the room, Evelyn flopped down onto the plush bed, burying her face in the soft, downy comforter. The familiar scent of lavender did little to calm her frayed nerves. Mia had been her rock, her constant companion through the darkest moments of Evelyn's life. How dare Ethan write her off as a liability, simply because of her family's wealth and influence?Si

"Ah, I see we have a visitor," Ethan drawled, his gaze sweeping over Mia with a hint of disdain. "And who might you be?"Evelyn cleared her throat, her fingers nervously fidgeting with the hem of her sleeve. "Ethan, this is Mia. My best friend."Mia sprang to her feet, a bright smile on her face as she extended her hand. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Maverick. I've heard a lot about you."Ethan's lips curled into a faint sneer, and he made no move to accept her handshake. "I'm afraid I can't say the same." His cold, grey eyes shifted to Evelyn. "And what, is the meaning of this unexpected visit?"Evelyn felt a twinge of annoyance at his brusque tone, but she forced herself to remain calm. "Mia's just here to see me, Ethan. We're friends, and she wanted to check in." She glanced at Mia, silently pleading with her to play along.Mia, ever the perceptive one, seemed to sense the unspoken tension between the two. Her smile faltered slightly, and she slowly lowered her hand, tucking it

Evelyn was restlessly wandering through the lavish mansion, unable to settle. As she mindlessly trailed her fingers along an intricate vase, a sudden knock at the door made her jump. She knew exactly who it was before even looking. Quickly, she hurried to the entrance and swung it open, revealing her best friend Mia standing there with the biggest smile."Evie!" Mia squealed, immediately pulling Evelyn into a tight hug. Evelyn hugged her back just as fiercely, all the tension leaving her body. It felt so good to see a familiar face in this strange new world."I've missed you so much!" Evelyn said, ushering Mia inside. The heiress looked around the foyer, her eyes wide with wonder."Wow, this place is incredible!" Mia gasped, spinning around slowly. "I knew Ethan Maverick was loaded, but this is next level." She reached out to touch an ornate vase, then glanced at Evelyn with a sheepish grin. "I'm not going to break anything, I promise."Evelyn chuckled. "It's not like this is new to