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EvaThat was…Unexpected.When I came here, I hadn't expected him to say those words. But he had apologized and was finally agreeing. The last part still screamed of arrogance and reluctance, and he didn't seem too pleased to say those words, but he had said them anyway.Looking over him and the slightly bitter look he had, my heart gave a thump. Even though he was already done, he looked like he wanted to say something more but was waiting for my assent.That was new and…interesting to say the least. I trailed across the room, taking the first seat at the head of the table before facing him again.“Continue.” I said while he continued standing. “Despite our…history, my company needs this partnership to work. I'm not going to jeopardize that. Only for the sake of my company.”‘Like you almost didn't do that just a few days ago.’ The quip came to my head bitterly but I held my tongue.His admission was reluctant, but it was better than nothing. “Okay then.”“I have a few terms to add
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Eva“I guess you didn't listen when I told you to lay off and relax.” Penelope's voice came out deadpan through the speaker.I groaned at her chastising tone, shaking my head as I looked at the phone on my dressing table.“Everything has been good Penelope, I'm serious.” I pressed on, to try convincing her while carefully running hair gel through my curls.“I’ll only believe it when I see it Eva, and I'm not in the country so you've gotten my answer.” Penelope replied, making me groan loudly while fighting a smile. She was always worrying for my sake. Without a large age gap, she treated me more like a mother to a daughter, or at least a really fun aunt that one would see in movies.Surprisingly enough, I wasn't lying or exaggerating. Things HAD been going well for me.Viktor had kept to his word and surprisingly worked well. The extent of our cordial relationship lasted only within the company however and dissipated immediately after I left. I didn't care what he did aside from withi
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EvaI didn't bother going to S. Corps, heading back home for the day after passing a quick message to Lucy. It was already afternoon and time was of the essence for me to prepare.I was always used to last minute preparations. I never cared much about my appearance in the first place. When I was young and had to fend for myself, I hid, opting for more comfortable and baggy clothes from charity places to keep myself more discreet. It lasted till college where despite all my efforts, Viktor saw me. After I was with him, I grew more confident in my looks and he sometimes got me gifts like dresses and jewelry, the latter I rarely used except on dates. All those gifts were left behind as he threw me out.Even now I wasn't one for appearances, but I'd learned that presentation meant everything. Jon had taught that to me, a fact that I had to learn and adapt to for success. I'd learned to present myself properly whether at work or an event, even if there was nothing more comfortable than a
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Eva“Your dress is ruined. A big shame, I'm sure it must've been expensive.” she continued, stepping towards me with her empty glass. Despite her ‘sympathetic’ words, her tone and her face showed anything but. Eyeing the stain like it was the most interesting thing in the world, she tutted.“This is definitely a case of bad luck. You definitely shouldn't have come here.”the smug look on her faceFor a moment I was stunned and confused but it didn't take a genius to figure it out. This was definitely Brienne's doing.My hackles rose with every trace of ‘sympathy’ she gave. I had done nothing to her and yet she attacked me and looked so smug about it even.A part of me wanted to give into my impulse, but I held myself back. Doing that wouldn't solve or change anything. It would only get more attention from others and perhaps that was Brienne's goal; to humiliate me. My gaze darted to the side to see that very few people had taken notice. If she wanted me to retaliate, she had another
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EvaI was on alert as all eyes turned to me. It seemed like everyone else had shifted away from me, singling me out.It was too much of a shock and coincidence. Her necklace was found in a room I went into? She kept glaring at me, making me grip my glass tighter.“What are you implying Miss Harrison? That I took it?” I asked coldly and carefully to hide my nerves.“You were the only one that went upstairs. Everyone saw you. And was it a coincidence that your dress was found in the same place?” she sneered at me.“I didn't steal anything. I don't even know what your necklace looks like.” I denied.“Don't play the fool. You're the only one who was capable of stealing it. Are you telling me you didn't get your dress stained, or are you saying you saying we've been blind this whole time?” She sneered.My breath hitched as I realized what she was trying to do. This was a setup.‘Had she planned this?’ I wondered. It was too coincidental.Grace came out, looking frazzled.“Enough. I'm sure
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EvaThe room was completely silent, everyone staring with slack mouths and wide eyes. It took everything in me to not react the same way. I was completely dumbfounded. Fiancee? We had been taking it slow for the past year and now he was openly announcing that I was his fiancee?I looked up at him while his face was still faced towards them. I was out to speak but I halted. The more I looked, I found that there was something in his eyes that made me pause and second guess.Despite his face and smile looking relaxed he also looked tense in a way, his hold on my waist gentle yet firm, as if he was begging me to not move or do anything.Unless…he was doing this for me?The realization made my insides curl in a warm feeling. Now I understood his intentions. I didn't know how much he had heard before coming here, but it was enough for him to do this. Earlier I was being declared as a nobody and no matter what I did, nobody would have backed me. Him announcing me as his fiancee changed eve
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EvaJulienne looked shocked, wide eyed while gathering herself. I looked on with shock.“You. Bitch.” Brienne's voice was deep and filled with venom. She glared at the brunette with an icy cold stare.“You stole my necklace. How dare you?” Julienne was still wide eyed, mouth gasping with her hand held to her cheek. “But.. Brienne -”“Shut up!” I watched the brunette flinch from the force of Brienne's shout. Her eyes glistened with tears.“I thought you were my friend. How dare you steal my necklace. I trusted you!” Her voice became louder, screeching at the fallen woman yet as I looked at Julienne all I saw was confusion. I also felt the same, especially with everything I knew.I already had the idea in my mind if not for the heightened emotions that nearly overtook me with the accusation. I didn't know Julienne and she had no reason to hate me or frame me unless Brienne was the one who told her to. It was evident considering the victorious smiles on both their faces before Jon cam
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EvaThe Reynolds had a lot of pride. Even if Jon and S. Corps rose high miraculously quickly, in their eyes he was still one man compared to a generational long-standing enterprise.Aside from the scandals taunting their name, their financial situation was kept under wraps. Nobody knew about the partnership between S. corps and them. In the eyes of others it would seem necessary but damage their pride.Everyone seemed to hold their breaths with shock. I squeezed his hand, half signaling for him to not tread any further but he didn't budge. Jon pulled me close to him gently before he continued.“The true culprit may have been found, but it doesnt change the fact that my fiancee was still wrongly accused, insulted and humiliated. If I hadn't come here just in time, worse things could have happened to her.” he said in a loud voice, looking at the other socialites around before looking forward.“Mr Reynolds, I believe you know the essence of pride. Even though I didn't start out like the
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EvaShock rang over me in waves as her words rang through my mind. I could feel some people's eyes on mine but I couldn't care less. “Eva?”His voice snapped me back. Looking up I meet Viktor's eyes on mine. The concern clear on his face grounded me a little.Blinking frantically, I shook my head, trying to process.“Can you repeat that?” I asked, trying to keep my voice steady.“I've been arrested.”Julienne repeated through the line and my grip tightened . She didn't sound bothered, her voice completely neutral and dare I say, emotionless. But I knew better.The moment we became friends we'd opened up to each other. She constantly kept her exterior tough out of survival but I knew better than anyone how vulnerable one could be. She was already happy going through college what the hell could have changed?After a few more seconds of silence, a sound I recognized as a sigh came through.“Technically it's not really an arrest. It's the college security that detained me and now I neede
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Eva“I'm sorry love, I have to stay here longer.” Jon's voice rang through the phone. “What do you mean? You promised the kids you'd be back for the festival,” I tried to keep my tone neutral even as irritation sprang through me.“I know. Something came up that's really important. I'll make it up to them, I promise.”My jaw clenched in response. “Jonathan, it's been a month. Nearly two since they've seen you.” I said as carefully as I could, yet it was hard to keep my frustrations away from the phone.He sighed, sounding exasperated, like he was the one frustrated.“What do you want me to tell you Eva?” he asked and I snapped.“I want answers!” My voice rose and I shut my eyes instantly to calm down. Once I reeled myself in I spoke again.“Everytime I asked, you constantly told me it was ‘okay’ yet you do this. You've constantly been out of the city doing Goodness knows what. What the hell is wrong with you?”“Nothing's wrong. I just need to work out some things.”“Things that you h
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Viktor It took me a few more seconds to process it wasn't her room but ours, or what once used to be. The same room I hadn't touched in months.“It had been six years since I entered, yet the place looked how I remembered. Not a thing out of place,” she said, shaking her head,She took a step closer towards me and close up I saw the walls shift down, the neutral look replaced with something sadder that made my heart clench.“Seeing it made me realize something. I thought I was doing the best I could, keeping my distance. I was still holding you to the past. I thought I'd let go, but when it came to the kids. It reared its head the moment you found out about them." She continued “I’d forgiven but not fully. I was afraid to face that part of myself until last night in the same way I was afraid to face the present you. Even though I knew that you'd changed, a part of me was still holding you to those days wondering if you were going to do something else.”Those last words were like a p
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Viktor Hell. That's where I felt like I was right now.I groaned against the blinding lights. Pain hammered through my head. I'd forgotten how bad times like this could be. As I sat up, my memories began to flood back.After leaving her home I had gone to the penthouse. I didn't even know how it started. First it was one drink without hesitation and then another and another until my mind became a blurry haze. Yet I could still recall why it started. I shut my eyes tightly for a different reason altogether. The last sight of Anthea, my daughter, choking because of the candy i bought her. Cory's scream and Eva's green eyes, wild with panic.“Get out.”Eva's words echoed in my mind.The familiar self-loathing and guilt washed over me, threatening to drown me under. Things were getting better, but like always I had ruined everything. Just like that I'd backslid, months of progress gone under the bottom of a bottle.‘Pathenic’ I scoffed to myself.A flash of a hazy memory stopped me in
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EvaThe scent of antiseptic stung my nose as I waited in the hospital lobby.Penelope’s presence helped. She had come in a few moments ago, even while I was spaced out with Cory on my lap. The moment she hugged me, I couldn't stop myself from breaking down again.“Everything’s going to be okay.” She whispered to me. I closed my eyes in response. Goodness knew I wished I could believe it.I didn’t know what to feel. We had gotten her there in time, but I still couldn't get my mind off it. It was just like the second time that this happened. I was on my own, alone, scared.“Miss Greene?” The voice made me look up instantly to find the doctor there. All thoughts slipped by as I stood up carefully.“Doctor? How is my-”“Your daughter is fine,” he said, “you brought her in early so it was just a mild allergic reaction she suffered. She's still asleep but when she wakes up she'll be fully ready to discharge.”A sigh of relief left me instantly. She was fine. My baby was fine.Cory was sti
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ONE MONTH LATEREva“When are you coming back?” I asked, rifling through clothes as frustration brewed up in me.“Soon.” Jon’s voice rang through terse and neutral. It made my brows furrow.“So, in a week? Cory and Anthea miss you.” I said, trying to ignore the coldness in his tone.“I…Eva I don’t know yet.” His words gave me whiplash, making me flinch.“Okay.” I said.Frustration brewed inside me but I kept silent.The moment the call ended I dropped the phone like a dead weight, clenching and unclenching my arms for control. What the hell? This wasn’t the first time, at least not within this month.After telling him of my decision to include Viktor and Grace into the children’s lives the day I'd made the decision, he was completely supportive. I still sensed displeasure, however no matter how much I tried to assure him, he said that it was fine. Although he was never present while Viktor and Grace were around, he still looked well.It happened so gradually. At first he wasn’t pr
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Eva I was completely frozen under the scrutiny of my best friend’s stare as she flickered between us. Even if he wasn't touching me like before, his closeness was suspicious enough. For a moment everything was still…until the moment the twins slipped out beside her. “Mom!” they chorused and my gaze shifted to their innocent smiles. Without he's they rushed to greet me and I pushed my panic away, forcing a smile. “Hey, babies. Did you enjoy your time at Aunt Penelope?” I hugged them, ruffling their hair to make them giggle and nod in agreement. Looking back up to face Penelope felt sheepish. Her expression said plenty, a mix of disbelief and recognition. I could hear her unsaid words without thinking. I tried to pass a pleading one of my own to tell her that I'd explain after this. “Mom?” I tore my eyes away to meet Anthea’s stare but she wasn't looking at me but behind me, no doubt at Viktor. ‘Oh,’ I quickly stood up, looking at him before turning back to the chil
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82EvaThe doorbell rang. I was ready, sucking in a breath before standing up.I tampered down any impulse to clean aside anything within the room more than necessary despite the urge to hide it away. He needed to see the reality of their natural environment.Passing by the strewn toys I left alone made me think back to Cory and Anthea.A swift call from them moved the sleepover Penelope spent with them to them staying with her for the entire day while I sorted things out. It was already evening and they were still with her. Considering it was evening she was no doubt also on her way to my home.She wasn't the one standing by the door at the moment however.I forced myself to relax before opening the door, his cerulean eyes meeting mine immediately.“Hi,” Viktor said.The air felt awkward yet I let him slip inside, murmuring a greeting before stepping back. He looked overwhelmed as he looked around and I couldn't blame him when I was the same way.If it wasn't for what happened earli
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EvaI worked up to darkness and dim lighting engulfing me. My eyes felt heavy and my body ached but the smell of food woke me up further.It didn't take long for the past memories and pain to seep in. Swallowing hoarsely, I nearly broke down in tears again until“You're awake,”Jon's voice jolted me. I looked up to find him moving towards me, a plate in his hand along with the familiar aroma of pasta.Sitting up, I tried to smile when he reached. “Are you okay now?” He asked,“Yeah,” I nodded my voice hoarse from unuse.After crying for so long, I didn't know when I just…passed out. But looking around I was sure that a few hours had passed.I should have considered it a relief compared to holding it in, but looking at him only made more guilt swell into me.“I shouldn't have…I'm sorry for coming here unannounced.” I shifted uncomfortably. “It's okay.” Was all he said.“I'm sorry,” my voice cracked as I spoke. Even still I shouldn't have to use him as a crutch.“What happened? Or is
