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The long awaited day came when the Aragons would be coming home. The whole of Aragon's villa could be seen bustling. The maids were busy cleaning everywhere cause if Wendy the Madame of the house arrives to see even a speck of dust a lot of people would lose their jobs so everyone was busier than ever with their duties, even the gardeners were busy as well just to make sure everywhere looked brighter upon their arrival.Eric woke up early due to the noise around the house. He then recalled that his parents would be arriving today he couldn't wait to break the news to his parents tonight he was so sure they would be excited to hear he has a woman in his life. He quickly placed a call to the love of his life"Morning my princess I'll be coming to pick you up by 10:30 AM so we both head to work, so be ready then" "Alright babe see you" He hangs up and kept smiling at how Evelyn called him "babe" Eric walked into the bathroom and all he could think about was Evelyn. Love could really
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After driving for close to an hour they arrived at a beautiful house. Eric held on to Evelyn and they both walked into a condominium quite spacious and beautiful, they got in then Eric presented a key to Evelyn saying,"This is yours, Babe""What do you mean by that Eric?""I mean its yours now, it's closer and easier to get to the company and more comfortable, I don't want you to live too far from the office"ERIC'S POVI thought of my parents coming back home, so I decided to buy Eve a new house. I mean they might not be too happy that she's living in the slums especially Mum and she can be very dictating and selective when it comes to things like this. So at least, I have to make her a bit presentable to the Elites. I know she is pretty and all but she got to look the part. Its best to get her a nice condominium, where she would be more safe and protected and also where I can easily keep an eye on her, in case of any threats or suitors I would surely kill and eliminate anyone who
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Just then a lady looking all gorgeous walked in seductively, slowly swaying her hips as she walks. Her posture wonderful, her hair long, waist length.Wendy stood up and held her to sit beside Eric and she did.So Wendy began the introduction by saying,"Eric meet the beautiful and talented Monica, Monica meet Eric my son""Hi" Monica said confidently to Eric, While Eric on the other hand maintained his domineering aura and just nodded, he doesn't even know what she looks like or what she was wearing."How adorable, Come on.. let's eat" Wendy said enthusiastically And then dinner was served, Eric ate in ignorance of the lady beside him. Everyone ate in silence after which Eric was about to excuse himself when Wendy tapped her husband to say something."Eric meet us at the sitting room, there is something of great importance we have to discuss"With that said Edmund left for the sitting room while Wendy and Monica followed closely behind him.Few minutes after Eric came and sat down
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Evelyn kept waiting for Eric to answer her"Are you deaf as well as dumb?" Eve asked slightly annoyed at the silence"Okay it all started when my parents arrived yesterday they...um... they""They what? Stop stammering Eric we still need to get to the office, so?" "They want me to get engaged to some girl" "Some girl? I don't think so, she must be their choice for you. So did you tell them about us?" "I don't care about that""I asked you a question Eric Aragon""I was unable to because they didn't let me. My parents insisted I got engaged to her" "Okay so instead of telling me you decided to go drink your life out? Great Eric you did well" Evelyn said and walked out on him heading towards the bathroom "Eve love, I am sorry okay? I didn't mean to get drunk" "..." All he got was silence from her, she entered into the bathroom and locked the door from within.'Shit I knew this was going to happen what now? All I have to do now is step up with my plans, I'm pretty sure that useles
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"Good morning ma'am" Betty greeted Wendy her employer"Good morning Betty, please call Eric down for breakfast will you, thanks.... Monica Darling good morning how was your night?""It was fine Aunt" Monica answered smiling."So do you like the room, is it to your taste? if you don't, you could move up to Eric's or better yet change the decor of your room""Its okay Aunt, I had a pleasant night rest""Am glad you did" Wendy replied smiling at MonicaBetty came down from Eric's room with a worried face."Ma'am, Eric's room is empty" Betty said "Did you check the bathroom he must be in there""His bed is still intact, am sure no one slept on it""Okay, let's eat" Wendy said calmly even though inside she was about to explodeShe feigned a smile and only Edmund and Betty knew that wasn't a real one.After breakfast, she pecked on Monica's cheek and they both left to their various rooms.Wendy said to Edmund"Edmund, what on earth is your son doing? Where is our son honey, he has never sl
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"You are making me panic, what's with your heart racing?" Evelyn asked"Nothing, just calm down" Eric replied"Is there something happening that you are not telling me Eric Aragon? What was that you said about me not being safe at the office, is someone after my life?""I would never let anyone hurt you Eve, I'd rather die than see that happen""Will you stop being sentimental and tell me what's really happening... I don't...?" Evelyn was getting agitated at the suspense and wanted to scold Eric more but then ran into the bathroom instead, she suddenly felt the urge to puke.Eric ran after her scared for her health, seeing her throwing up he patted her back until she was done. 'What's wrong with me? I was fine until a minute ago maybe it was the bacon I ate earlier' Evelyn thought"Babe, what's wrong? Are you sick? Come on let's get you to the hospital" Eric said anxiously"Eric am fine, just agitated. Maybe it was something I ate, and you are not getting out of this so easily what h
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"Good morning, am here for Mrs Aragon" A man in his forties said as he walked into the villa”We'll have to go through the normal protocol" William the chief of the guard said about to search him when Wendy came out and said,"That won't be necessary let him in"So Brad and Wendy both went into Edmund's study and shortly after Edmund came in as well."Good Morning Mr Aragon" Brad greeted upon seeing the older man"Morning Brad, anything to report?" Edmund said"A lot actually, at this moment, Eric is in a condominium" Brad said confidently"Okay I guess he just needs some alone time" Edmund said indifferent"He might need a break from his parents, but he isn't alone""What do you mean by that?" Wendy asked"He is with some woman... Here" Brad said bringing out an envelope containing pictures of Eric and the woman in question."What nonsense is this? Just look at your son Edmund." Wendy reacted angrily"And where is this condo located exactly?" Edmund asked"Every little detail is in
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When Eric left for work that morning, Evelyn decided to do a little clean up around the house. She mopped the ground, cleaned the surfaces, arranged all her cooking utensils. While she was doing all this, she was reminiscing about her moments with Eric last night, she has come to accept and love him like no other. So while she was doing the dishes and fantasising about what would happen later tonight when Eric comes visiting. The door bell to her condo unit rang,She was so Elated, that she raced to the door wearing a smile and opened the door with the hopes of seeing Eric smiling back at her.But then it wasn't Eric. It was none other than the witch herself, the one who goes around destroying everything she crosses paths with, only if they are inferior or outlived its purpose, a face she knows too well,'Wendy Aragon, we finally meet in person. Good you better look at me very well, because this is the face of the person you should dread, I will so much inflict pain on you witch' Ev
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"Uncle Aaron?" Evelyn said surprised he was there and not at the wedding Hall."The guests are all growing impatient out there so I drove here only to see you both admiring each other" Aaron said"Why must you always be there to cause a nuisance old friend?" Edmund said"Silly you, we made a promise to always do things together and this is no exception" Aaron said glaring daggers at EdmundEvelyn smiled showing off her cute dimple looking at the two older men bickering in front of her. Yes, she might have lost her biological dad when she was eight but now she gained two more.They entered into the car and sped off towards the wedding hall.In the wedding hall, Eric became nervous, he just couldn't contain it.'Where are you? I don't get all this separation stuff, we could have just come together but no they won't let us' Eric thought.Lance noticed how Eric was since he was his best man for the day and said"Will you lighten up? Your bride is not running off you know?" "Just shut up
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"Its been almost a month now are you still thinking about it?" Evelyn asked her best friend Lee"Why are you so intent on asking this of me?" Lee asked "Because I want my kid to grow up in a peaceful environment, I want its godfather to be at peace with it's father." Evelyn said"What... What do you mean? Are you?" Lee asked"I am pregnant" Evelyn finally said"Again? Oh good gracious this is great news." Lee said happily, they both thought she will never be able to bear a child, because of the news that doctor Mariana told them about her womb almost damaged. "I know right?" Evelyn said smiling"How far gone did the doctor say?" Lee asked"Almost a month" Evelyn said"Does he know about it?" Lee asked"Not yet, I just came from the hospital and went straight here... I needed to see you and break the news to you." Evelyn said "Wow!! Come here" Lee hugged Evelyn and the latter said"I know you are hurting and all but please stop clinging to the past, your dad wouldn't want you to be
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They went home that night and Eric was so dejectedEric then asked his fiancee"Babe...""Yes love?" Evelyn said"Um... do you know why Lee hates me?" Eric asked"Oh... um it was because of something you did to him when he was younger." Evelyn saidEric was confused hearing this so he said,"Younger? I am not sure I have met him before dear." "You have... years ago, but then he got angry since then." Evelyn said"I still don't recall" Eric said"Actually you were the one who killed his family?" Evelyn finally said"What? How come I don't recall any of this?" Eric asked"Okay Lee's full name is Lee Zhou" Evelyn said"The Zhou's? No wonder" Eric said sad"Do you remember now?" Evelyn asked"Yes I did a terrible thing that day, please help me talk to him dear... I need to make amends" Eric said"Okay, I'll support you... I'll call him to meet up tomorrow or next then you both can take it from there.""Thanks love" Eric said sulking, feelings of guilt clouded his thoughts as he recalled
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Over the months, Lee found love in Amanda's eyes and they both began dating.They began knowing things about themselves, Lee opened up to Amanda about everything from how he lost his family to the Aragon's and how far he has come.Lee brought Amanda to his dojo for the first time today."Wow!!! This place is beautiful" Amanda exclaimed"Master Lee welcome" A student said bowing and left Amanda was surprised to know that Lee had such side to him"Whoa!! Well, I love your dojo Master Lee Zhou" Amanda said teasingly"Thank you Miss Amanda Barry" Lee said"So Master Lee, care to teach me the ways of martial arts? I want to be able to teach our kids too" Amanda said after admiring the people training"You are one silly woman you know that?" Lee said"And its all for you and you alone" Amanda said They both chuckled.~~~Evelyn was at Eric's mansion the one he purchased for them both, she was in the kitchen about to do the dishes when Eric came and said"Babe?""Yes dear?" Evelyn replied"
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Rumors had it that Wendy opened her eyes, this made Evelyn's heart boil with rage.'Will I never get rid of you? You feel like you have nine lives don't you?' Evelyn thought.She began looking for a way to be able to meet her one last time so she puts an end to her.Hours later, Evelyn excused herself and went in search of Wendy's room wore a doctor's outfit with a nose mask and walked into room 12 when she knew that no one was in there.She then walked up to the bed where Wendy was laying and a feeling of excitement as well as fulfilment overwhelmed her so she walked up to her and to her surprise, Wendy's eyes opened.This made her smile even more, she removed her nose mask and said"Wendy Aragon, how are you feeling? I am sure your entire body is paralysed now"Wendy wanted to close her eyes but Evelyn tapped her face to keep her awake and said"I am not done with you witch, so you can't die just yet. You need to look at the one who caused your downfall, it is I Evelyn Mills. So tak
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"Hey handsome" Amanda said over the phone"Hi Amy" Lee said"Where are you?" She asked"On my way to get lunch for Evelyn" Lee said plainly"You really care about her, huh?" Amanda said"Yeah I do, but why do I sense a little bit of jealousy?" Lee said"Well you can't blame me. Ever since I saw you at the company I felt a connection between us" Amanda said"Oh me too, I felt it too." Lee said"So... What should we do about it?" Amanda asked "Not sure, still thinking." Lee said"Alright handsome, say hi to Evelyn for me." Amanda said"Why do you sound so tired?" Lee asked"I am in the company, doing some stuff for her she needs time to be with her brother." Amanda said"Have you eaten yet?" Lee asked"That depends, are you going to take me out?" Amanda said"I could order a take out and come to the company so we eat together, what do you say?" Lee proposed"I think I will love that, I am in." Amanda agreed"Alright, will come to you in two hours time, I need to get Evelyn some food."
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Two hours later, ambulances were headed to the Villa, because the head of the guards William, had called them.Edmund was coughing out some white foams from his mouth, it was a pitiable sight. Since he was the one who ate last he was still coughing.Wendy on the other hand was already unconscious on the bare floor of her room.They carried them both on the stretcher and took them to St. Mark hospital the same hospital Jack Smith was admitted.They took them to the operating room after doing their job in stabilizing them they brought them out and kept them in private wards.William had called Eric but he wasn't in anyway interested in listening to what he had to say so he didn't pick up. He then called the eldest child of the Aragons to inform her of their parent's situation."Ma'am Camilla" Williams said"Yes?""Your parents are in the hospital""What? Why?""I don't know why but they are both in a critical condition right now" Williams said"I am on my way" Camilla said and hung up a
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THE NEXT DAYEric drove Evelyn to the hospital, they got there before dawn, she needed to see her brother. Evelyn got down and went inside, while Eric drove home he needed a change of clothes, he was on bath robe he couldn't possibly walk into the hospital looking like that.Monica was sitting by his side all through the night.Immediately, Evelyn walked in through the hall way Lee spotted her and walked up to her and said,"Your eyes are baggy did you not sleep? Have you been crying?""I am fine Lee, I am okay.. How is my brother? Is he up yet?" Evelyn asked as she walked into his ward."Not yet" Lee replied"What about the person who did this? Have you found them?" Evelyn asked"Not yet Wade and Zach are still searching" Lee answeredMonica overheard the conversation and felt the need to tell them so she said,"I know who hurt my brother""Who?" Evelyn asked angrily"Its Wendy" Monica replied"Wendy again? How did you find out?" Evelyn asked"Jack's bodyguard caught the assassin an
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Evelyn's bodyguards brought in Eric who was drenched in the rain into Evelyn's room."He is burning up Ma'am Evelyn" Drew a guard said"Alright I'll take care of him" Evelyn said"Are you sure ma'am?" He asked "Yes Drew I'll manage.. You can take the rest for the night off you look more tired, I don't think I am in any sort of danger tonight, I think I can manage." Evelyn said"Okay ma'am" Drew said and turned to leave when Evelyn said"Yeah, tell everyone to ease up on guarding tonight its pouring outside okay?""I will ma'am" Drew said and left to inform the other guards to rest from their duties for the night"Ma'am Evelyn ordered this?" One of them asked"Yes she did" Drew replied"She is so kind" Another said"Come on, its been a long day, get some sleep" Drew said and they all went to their various rooms.IN EVELYN'S ROOMEric kept mumbling some inaudible words this frightened Evelyn.She moved closer to him and pulled off his suit and shoes from his feet, pulled out his pants
