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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
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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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"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 1
My name is Evelyn, I live in a single apartment not the most idle place for anyone to live in. You wouldn't even believe if I told you how I ended up here, no need going down that awful memory lane.It's already 6:30AM "Shit I am late for my shift."Well that is Evelyn, a beautiful girl from a rich family. Wondering how she ended up living in the slums? I'll tell you that later.Evelyn ran into an establishment where food is served (restaurant).She works at coffee stands in the mornings and serves as a receptionist in the evenings."Hey you, its 7:20 you are late. The restaurant wouldn't wait for you, you know. You best get out of my sight and get those coffees ready and brewing. Don't get cocky, you may have worked here for years that doesn't mean you can't get fired" her boss queried"I am really sorry, it won't happen again ma'am" Evelyn replied"Hey what really happened that made you come late today honey, you know how Mrs Anders can be, but don't take it to heart." Britney said
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THE ARAGON'S VILLAJust an hour drive away from Evelyn's work place, situated there is the Aragon's Villa. A beautiful and well decorated house, from the environs even a blind man could tell how expensive it is. A water fountain is placed in the middle of the villa. The gates well guarded inside out, there were men all clothed in black moving up and down with riffle guns, pacing and guarding each entrance that even a fallen pin won't go unnoticed by them. And this is where the Aragons resides.Edmund Aragon the founder of Aragon's holdings is an old man with grey hair and beards, he is sighted sitting with his family in their living room. His wife and only son were with him along with his trusted guards and acquaintances. He began telling them what next they neeeded to do in order to gain more wealth."The company I started has been regnant under my power and influence for years, and as you all know my son has been following my footsteps. With his help we recently conquered the Zhou's
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"Eve you better take a breather, this is becoming too much for you to bear" Britney said while holding on to Evelyn at the restaurant due to her feeling a little bit, wussy."Britney, its just a little headache, nothing more. I can still manage just fine." Evelyn repliedShe then went to the counter picked up a tray of coffee to serve one of her regular customers and as she was about to hand out the coffee, she fainted.She opened her eyes slowly and couldn't recognize where she was. She slowly asked with a low voice, "Where am I?"A doctor replied"You are in a hospital, a man brought you here""What happened?""You passed out, but its nothing to worry about. You are in safe hands""Thank you doc""I am Kennedy just call me Ken, and you are?" He asked smiling"Evelyn... Evelyn Morse" Eve replied smiling back.While they were getting acquainted, Lee came in worried."Eve, thank goodness you are okay. Oh what would I do if something bad happened to you?" He said hugging her affectiona
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'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
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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
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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
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
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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
