As he approached the place where Evangeline was sitting, she did not get up to greet him. Evie kept looking at the bottom of the newly empty glass and sucking nothing into the straw. Samuel sat before her and sighed in relief. After having her cornered last night, he imagined that the last thing Evangeline would like would be to see him again. "I was surprised by his call." he says, taking off his jacket and leaving it on his lap. "I thought you’d come home and we wouldn’t talk anymore.” "That’s what I wanted to do.” "I’m glad you didn’t.” "Do you really think I was abused?” "Hi?” "You understood the question." Evangeline leaves the empty glass and looks at it. "Do you think Leah let those strange men move me?” "No, I don’t. Leah had all the problems in the world, but she never let anyone mess with you. From the kids on the playground to anyone else. And that’s why I felt safe leaving you with her.” "If she’s not my birth mother, why did she leave me with her? Why d
Alec arrived a few minutes after Evangeline and already found her lying under heavy covers. He approaches and sits next to her. Evie had the small photo of Juliane in her hands and wondered what her life would have been like next to her. "You’re her face." Alec comments. It was impossible to let that pass. "Do you think I would have had a different life?" Evangeline looks at him and upon realizing Alec’s confused expression, she sits down and rephrases her phrase. "Do you think if I’d been raised by her, I’d be different than I am today?” "No. You were created by a person disaster and you’re an amazing woman.” Evangeline again looks at the photo and enters a world of her own. Seeing her grieve once again, Alec decides he won’t let that happen. "I brought this to you." he says, pulling a paper bag that was next to his foot. "When you said you were in a bit of pain, I thought it would be good to spoil you.” Alec flipped the paper bag over the bed, pouring various types of
After landing in NY, Alec leaves Evangeline at the hotel and goes to his home, telling Blake the good news. He barely made it through the door and already felt like it was a shitty day. "Son!” "Oh, no." Alec grumbles and drops the suitcase next to the door. "What are you doing here, Dominique? You weren’t gone?” "Of course not, my dear." the dizzying and exaggerated woman, approaches and hugs Alec, making him roll his eyes. "I went to help my husband on a personal matter, but I’m back for you.” "What a shame. Where’s my dad?” "You’re not even gonna ask if I’m okay?” Alec rolls his eyes once again and decides to look for his father on his own. The office was intact, with no presence of old Blake. Alec knew that his father had not been there for the last twenty"four hours, for he had no aroma of drink or cigar in the air. As he comes up, he hears loud music coming from Audrey’s room and smiles lightly, remembering how good her older sister’s presence is in his life. Alec
"Friend!" Felippa attacked Evangeline in a hug, as soon as the redhead opened the door of her room in the hotel. "I thought you were going to abandon me and live with the queen.” "I would never abandon you, Felps. Come. I have much to tell you.” Evangeline spared no detail about her trip to London. Felippa was extremely annoyed by the story about Samuel; she was excited about Mason’s knowledge, but her greatest joy was when she learned that Evie and Alec had had sex. "FINALLY!" cried, making Evangeline cover her ears and protect herself from the jump that Felippa gave her. "MY GOD! I AM SO HAPPY!” "Oh my God, Felippa. It’s not so much.” "Oh, stop! You guys had ALL night and it was no big deal?” Evie licks her lips mischievously and recalls the sexual moments next to Alec; underneath Alec; above Alec... "You’re thinking about it right now, aren’t you?" Felippa questions, staring at her best friend’s face. She takes a pillow and throws it at Evangeline. "You pervert.” "
A few weeks have passed since Evangeline confronted her best friend’s father. Shortly after lunch with Felippa, Evie contacted Alec and let him know about all the conversation she had with Willian. He hung up the phone and in less than ten minutes appeared at the hotel, wanting to get satisfaction with the man. Willian was not killed only by the threat made to Evangeline, as she was able to hold the fury of her beloved and thus give one more chance to Felippa’s father. She didn’t see William anymore. He once or twice questioned his friend, where his father would be, and the girl mentioned to him that he would have gotten a job in a bar. That left Evangeline slightly quiet, since Adriane had returned the loan money and the whole kidnapping story, had vanished. Sitting among her classmates, Evangeline played her violin with the excellence that only she could exercise. While the others looked at the scores, not to miss any note, Evie remained with her eyes closed and felt the song.
All the houses were exactly the same and were in the same place as the trailers. A white fence, living room, kitchen, dining room and bathroom downstairs; two bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs. All had a beige tone and a greyish roof. "Your house is facing mine!" Felippa celebrates, embracing Evangeline. "Everything is so beautiful. I can’t believe we finally have a real home.” Evie turns to face the house and as Felippa chatters, her mind wanders. She can’t help but think of Leah. Although she was never a good mother, Evangeline was the perfect daughter. In addition to becoming a successful musician, she also dreamed of living in a house and having Leah by her side. And even at that moment, knowing all the truth about her life, she still wished her mother was okay. Noticing that Evangeline was anywhere but there and that she was talking to the wind alone, Felippa flickered her best friend’s ear. "Oh! " Evie grumbles, fighting back with a fiery slap on Felippa’s arm. "What’s yo
The famous designer blouse and the mini skirt of the most expensive store in town, were dirty and torn. The black hair tied in a high ponytail, seemed to have been cut by a knife so crooked it was. But in the face of it all, what most shocked Evangeline was Leah’s face. He was full of badly healed bruises. "I always knew you were better than me." Leah says, staring at the dress Evangeline wore. "What do you want here, Leah?" Evie asks, trying not to be shaken by the emotional face she was carrying and closing the door. "I thought I’d never see you again.” "Well... I... I came back. I came home.” "Home?" The girl lets out a sarcastic laugh and holds the key in her purse. Every move, was watched by Leah. "There Leah... you’re a figure.” "I don’t understand the irony, Evangeline.” "Don’t play dumb, Leah. You’re a fucking junkie, but you’re not stupid.” "Look how you talk to me. I’m yours...” "You are nothing to me." Evie spits, feeling her eyes burn immediately. "I alway
Upon opening the door, Evangeline was really surprised. All the darkness ceased to exist and the image of several unknown people became present for her. Felippa and Audrey were ahead of them all, each holding a balloon with number two, indicating Evie’s new age. "SURPRISE!" Felippa screams, going to her best friend and hugging her. "Did you really think that this year you would not have a birthday surprise?” "You freak! So all that fighting earlier...” "It was just so you wouldn’t notice me missing.” "You’re impossible!" Evie hits her friend and hugs her again. "But... who are all these people?” "It seems that even living out of town for years, Audrey still has many friends.” The pregnant blonde drops the balloon that was in her hands and approaches with open arms, ready to wrap Evangeline in a hug full of affection. "You don’t have so many friends." Adurey says kissing the two cheeks of the redhead. "I had to give a way for this party not to get too saggy.” "Didn’t e
"Today is five years since the great fire that destroyed the old Baker family factory in New York. In addition to some bodies that were unrecognizable due to fire, the bodies of Paul and Jonah Baker were found. At the time of the incident, the only heiress of the family, Davine Baker, who was hospitalized in a psychiatric clinic, was released and put her mouth on the world, saying that her father was the mastermind for the death of former city magnate Blake Castello. Since then, our press has been searching for the Castello family, but none of them have been seen more. With the exception of Dominique, former Castello and also former Harris, who travels the world and makes clicks to each country. All the other family members disappeared, as if there were no more. Where did they..." The television is turned off suddenly and the girl looks back furious. "Hey! I was watching.” "It’s time for school, Allegra. You shouldn’t be seeing information about New York.” The girl rolls her e
"I am not available at the moment, leave your message and I will return soon." That electronic message that sounded every time Alec called Evangeline’s phone was making him extremely angry. He had tried to contact her several times throughout the day, but she had not returned her messages or phone calls. At the end of the day, Alec decided to personally go look for her. He began by visiting the places he knew she frequented, but no one seemed to have seen her or Allegra. Not even in the taco food truck she loved to go to. Alec became increasingly concerned and decided to go to Evangeline’s house. He knocked on the door several times, but got no answer. He started playing the intercom several times, but still, no one answered. "Shit!" He grunts, banging his foot on the balcony floor. "Alec? ls everything okay?” "Felippa!" Alec hurries to her and holds her by the shoulders, which leaves her alarmed, by the state of agony. “Do you know where Evangeline is? I’ve been calling
Evangeline woke up that Saturday with a strange feeling in her chest. She had agreed with Allegra that that day would be only two of them, where they could do whatever they wanted. The little one chose to go to a park, where they spent the day in complete harmony. They walked through the grass, fed the ducks they had in the lake, had a picnic and lay on the cloth, facing the shape of the clouds. When the afternoon was falling, Allegra wanted to have an ice cream before going. As soon as she asks for two ice cream, Evangeline realizes she only has a single fifty dollar bill in her purse. "I’ll go around the corner and change and be right back.” Mother and daughter sit on the bench next to the cart, enjoying the strawberry ice cream. Suddenly a large black van stops before them and opens the door, showing two hooded and armed men. They jump out of the van quickly, frightening them both. Evangeline quickly raises her arms, trembling all over. "You can take everything." she says
"What was so urgent that you filled me with calls?" Alec asks Howard when the driver walks into his mansion office. "In fact, I took courage and proposed to Evangeline in marriage.” "Really, boss? Did you give up the ring that’s been in storage for ten years?” "It is..." he smiles passionately, as if he were not a violent mobster. "but do not tell her about it. I do not want to look like a soft man.” Howard laughs, almost forgetting the reason that led him there. "I would never do that. Anyway...” "You can talk. Don’t bullshit.” "First, as you asked me, I found Leah’s whereabouts. Evangeline’s mother.” "So what?” "She really is dead." Alec sighs deeply. "It’s been a few years since it happened. Looks like she was prostituting herself to get money for drugs. One of these days, she overdosed in a cheap motel room and a maid found her. At least she was carrying papers and managed to get a proper burial.” "It’s... less bad. But that’s not all you have to talk about.” "
The two lovers spent the entire dinner facing each other like two fools. They managed to eat with only one hand, because they could not uncouple the other. As they leave the restaurant, Alec decides to stop by an ice cream shop and take Allegra’s favorite candy. Halfway there, he receives a message from Howard, informing him that he needs to talk to him urgently. "Does it bother you if we see each other tomorrow?" Alec asks, dropping his cell phone. “I think he has some business problem. Many missed calls from Howard and a message wanting to talk urgently.” "All right. I think telling Allegra the news alone will be better for her head. Especially with chocolate ice cream.” Alec stops by Evangeline’s condo and they say goodbye there. After a kiss full of vows of love, Evie abandons the car and walks towards her best friend’s house. "Hi, Felps." she greets the woman, who was sitting on her balcony. When looking at her house, she is strange because everything is off. "Is Alle
When the conversation with Jude ended and they decided everything about Evangeline’s new job, the redhead left the school building, feeling nostalgic. She had her head in the clouds, thinking about everything that was happening in her life, which she did not even notice in the car and the man standing before her. Alec had to give her a whistle to stop and notice her presence. "Love!" Evie spins in the small jump she used and hurries to hug him. "What longing.” "A month to move in was too much. Don’t you think?” "No." she murmurs, scraping her lips into his. "This made my longing for you, make me climb the walls.” "Don’t talk like that... even more leaning on me like that.” The reaction Evangeline caused in Alec’s body was instantaneous. As she felt the volume in the middle of her beloved’s legs, she laughed and moved away a little. "Sorry!” "Ah, come on." he holds it in his hand and pulls it to his arms again. "Later we solve it, for now, we go to dinner. You have a l
As soon as he landed in New York, Alec went to his company headquarters, where he would meet with his partner, Paul Baker. For Paul, it would just be a routine meeting to discuss whether the merger between the two families was successful. The two mobsters sat in a dark, well"protected room at a meeting to discuss business. They looked at each other intensely before they started talking. "So, how are things in our territories?" Alec asks, opening some buttons of his jacket. "All right, all right. We’re expanding our operations and we’ve been bringing more money into the business.” "That’s good. I heard our rivals are causing problems again. What’s the situation?” "Yes, they are meddling in our business. But don’t worry, we have trusted men taking care of it. They won’t cause any more problems.” If there was one thing Paul Baker was good at, it was solving problems. Mostly using violence. "Great. But you know I’m a busy man, and I need to make sure that everything is unde
When the moving truck stopped in front of Evangeline’s house, she came down and helped Allegra do the same, ready to give instructions where she wanted things to be placed. Before he even opened the door, his phone started vibrating in his pocket. It was more than one of several messages from Alec. The last one was audio. "It doesn’t make any sense for you not to stay at my house. Audrey already pissed me off, asking me what I’d done to make you not want to live with us." Evie rolls her eyes and puts her phone away again, finally opening the door. She decides to keep watching everything outside. Allegra sat on the curb, watching some random videos on the internet. "Evangeline?" She turns and finds Howard coming down from a car. "You’re here!” "He told you to come here? I won’t live in the mansion! Alec is impossible.” Howard laughs and shakes his head in negative. "Not really. Today is my day off. I came..." the driver looks sideways at Felippa’s house. "Felippa called me
Alec’s cell phone alarm was set to wake up every day at seven in the morning. And as it was Sunday, hearing that noise, Evangeline grumbled for him to hang up and continue to sleep. Since his phone had been in his pants pocket, which was lying on the floor of his room, Alec had to get up to go there. When he opened his eye and sat down, he noticed a small figure beside the door, looking towards them with a lot of curiosity. "Evie?" Alec calls, pushing her slowly. "Evangeline?” "What do you want, Alec? Can’t find your phone?” "I think you’d better sit down.” Sleepily, the redhead lifts her body up and yawns, staring at Alec. As he stared forward, she followed his gaze and found Allegra there. "Daughter!" Evangeline gets up quickly and goes to the confused girl. "Hi... I..." she looks at Alec. "Get dressed! Come with me, Allegra.” Evangeline holds the girl’s arm and leads her to the room. "I can explain." she says, looking at her daughter. "What?” The woman blinks