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CRUEL WORLD CHAPTER 4
'Evelyn is a hardworking girl. She always makes the customers happy even though I have been somewhat rude to her, I do value her part in this restaurant. She works day and night relentlessly unlike the others.'Mrs Anders thought while in her office staring down at Evelyn through her window as she works diligently.'I better increase her pay before she finds work elsewhere.'She picked up the phone (landline) and called for Evelyn into her office."Good afternoon ma'am" Evelyn greeted as she walked into her office."Have a seat" Mrs Anders beckonedSo she sat down feeling nervous because the last time she was in this office was when she newly applied for the job and over the years, she never had to enter in there. But here she was in the very place she never thought she'll be.Confusion was written all over her face."Take a breather dear" Mrs Anders said after noticing how confused and nervous she was."Okay ma'am" Evelyn replied taking a deep breath."The reason I called you here Ev
CRUEL WORLD CHAPTER 5
Its been two months, can't get my mind off her. Who is she to make me this uneasy? It's like am losing my wits(senses). Why can't I just forget about her? Since like forever I have always hated the ladies, why is this one so different?Come to think of it, she is so beautiful, her grey eyes captivating, her lips as red as crimson, her eye lashes so long, her posture perfect. Her hair long and dark, gosh! She is my ideal woman. Won't let her slip through my fingers, hell I won't let her out of my sight, even though I know nothing about her, I don't care. Even if she turns out to be married, I will have her husband killed and take her for myself. She better be single, cause no one has made me this obsessed.Eric picked up his phone and called his private investigator Lance, to find out all that can be found about the lady in question. Eric got off work early and went home, he was about to go up to his room when Betty stopped him by saying,"You better come down here for lunch and tell m
CRUEL WORLD CHAPTER 6
While waiting for the cup of coffee I was getting impatient, to the point I was nagging at Elvis if he actually did deliver the message or not. He said he did"Then what's taking her forever to come in here?" I was about to lose it when I heard a knock on the door, then I comported myself, took a deep breath. After which I told her to come in and then dismissed the guards as well as Elvis.They were all astonished at the fact that I had them dismissed while a stranger was in there, but they had no choice but to comply, it was an order after all.When they left I gave out my cold and domineering aura but she wasn't at all affected by it. She just stood there with the tray of coffee, I was somewhat glad. So I decided to break the silence by telling her to come closer and hand over the cup of coffee herself, that was when I saw she was holding a tray filled with three cups of coffee.So I was kinda perplexed at the view before me, she must have noticed how confused I was. That she spoke,
CRUEL WORLD CHAPTER 7
"Hello mum am coming home tonight I want a home cooked meal, you know very much my favourites and please make some braised chicken. I miss your cookings, love you mom see you tonight" Ethan said to his mother over the phone.Ethan Jones, is Mrs Betty's son and Eric's best and only childhood friend. They've been friends since they can remember. Ethan traveled to London to get a degree in law, he spent years to study vigorously and came out the best in Cambridge university. Now it's time to come back home, ever since his dad died his mum became the breadwinner. So she became a Nanny for the Aragons, though he never liked the fact that she is working as a nanny. But the Aragon's have always treated them like family and they sponsored his education to study in one of the best universities in London, he longed to be back home to see his mom and little sister Ella who is now in high school and also to be able to support his family from a close range.He couldn't wait to see his grumpy frien
CRUEL WORLD CHAPTER 8
Evelyn got home then took a nap, heaven knows she needed that rest. She was grateful to be having the rest of the day off. She dozed off and woke up by 2:00 PM and then decided to text Lee saying she was at home already, so no need to come pick her up. Then she went into the bathroom took her bath very elated that her plans to befriend Eric is already in place, and it's first stage was kicking off tonight.She still couldn't believe the fact that tonight she will be going out with the almighty Eric Aragon. She was so excited that she played music while dancing in the bathroom, she spent over an hour in there. She finally came out and decided to look her best, she had acted like she wasn't interested in being close to him but now she has to put in an effort. She opened her closet and began searching for what to wear, when she looked into her closest she found out that most of her clothes were either for the gym or work. So she looked round and decided to wear what she could find in h
CRUEL WORLD CHAPTER 9
The next morning Evelyn woke up and got ready for work, she decided to walk to her workplace and on her way she kept reminiscing about last night's date with Eric. It was so beautiful and perfect, somewhere along the line she was falling for Eric even without knowing. She just kept smiling all through on her way, when she got to work, she went straight up to her post and continued her job. Eric woke up by 12:00 midday and decided right there not to go to the office today, so while he was trying to get up from bed, he felt someone's eyes were boring holes through him, so he quickly sat up only to see an angry face. It was Ethan's."Hey buddy" Eric said but got no response from Ethan. Then he got down from the bed and walked up to Ethan and said"Hey Ethan I am so sorry for last night's incide...." Before he could finish his statement Ethan pounced on him and they began struggling with each other for five whole minutes.Ethan finally spoke out when they were out of breath and grumpily
CRUEL WORLD CHAPTER 10
After the dinner last night, I couldn't stop thinking about the smile on her face, all through while she was getting acquainted with Mrs Betty and Ethan. I was somewhat jealous she was given them much attention than me her very own boyfriend. Oh I still can't believe I had the courage to ask her out and she didn't turn me down she actually accepted. I am one lucky guy in the entire world. Can't wait to take her out tonight on my private yacht. There we will have a grand romantic date officially tonight.Unknown to Eric, Ethan and Betty were standing at his bedroom door watching him laugh and talk to himself like a crazy person. So Ethan decided to act mischievous as always, he sneaked in on him from behind and Eric immediately jerked up, it was an unexpected move. And they began chasing themselves in the room, Betty was just laughing uncontrollably after which she headed down to make breakfast. After they were tired from chasing each other, Ethan decided to break the silence and said,
CRUEL WORLD CHAPTER 11
LEE'S POVBy the time I got myself together and ran after her I couldn't find her near the dojo so I knew I had to get to her before she goes off with that scumbag of a man. So I drove quickly to a nearby store to get her favorite flowers and then drove to her place, I knocked on the door calling out to her but no reply, I was so heartbroken I kept knocking and she finally spoke up and said, "Go away Lee, I don't want to talk to you right now just go away""I am sorry I didn't mean to upset you by those words, I just couldn't help it. You know I care about you so much, please open the door let's talk please Eve" I said amidst tears.While he was still trying to get her to forgive him his phone beeped, it was his source who texted to warn him that Eric was already in the environment so that he should leave there immediately if he doesn't want to be seen by him just yet. So he dropped the flowers he was holding and scurried away. He could feel eyes boring holes through him, so he went
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CRUEL WORLD CHAPTER 60
"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
CRUEL WORLD CHAPTER 59
"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
CRUEL WORLD CHAPTER 58
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
CRUEL WORLD CHAPTER 57
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"
CRUEL WORLD CHAPTER 56
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
CRUEL WORLD CHAPTER 55
"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."
CRUEL WORLD CHAPTER 54
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
CRUEL WORLD CHAPTER 53
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
CRUEL WORLD CHAPTER 52
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
