Evelyn's POV
He looked at me with a smirk on his face. “We both know he wouldn't. He is just Caleb, with no influence how much he would have dropped. No, I don't think so.”
What he said made so much sense. But I was determined to find out who it was.
I shifted his hand and jerked over. Now I was on his body and facing him. I made sure he felt the hot air I breathed, with my lips brushing his as I continued to speak. “You shouldn't have said goodbye when you weren't sure you wanted to go. Now see who's enjoying the moment.”
“That was cutesy,” he said as he pulled me in with a kiss.
It was passionate. He had just ignited the flames of desire in me. But I pulled out and left the bed.
I glanced back and caught the look of surprise on his face—he must have wondered what was going on. I smiled, trying to appear composed.
“Hey, stay calm. I just need to take a bath,” I said with a casual wave before strolling into the bathroom.
When I returned, fresh and clean, Leonard's eyes immediately locked onto mine, and a slow, knowing smile crept across his face. His gaze lingered, smoldering, before he deliberately glanced at the mirror frame. He chuckled, his voice low and husky.
“Beautiful,” he murmured, his words dripping with flirtation. Then, his eyes were back on me, intense and unyielding. “And what a nice angle you’ve placed it at—it captures everything in the room. Just like you’ve captured my entire attention.”
My chest fluttered at his words, even though I knew exactly what he was doing. I found myself enjoying the game, the push and pull of it all. Leonard wasn’t one to shy away from being bold, and I appreciated his cleverness.
We locked eyes, the tension between us palpable. Unable to resist, I stepped closer, grabbed his collar, and pulled him in for a kiss. But just as quickly, he pulled back.
“Not so fast,” he whispered, his warm breath teasing my lips. Then, with a smirk, he walked past me and disappeared into the bathroom.
I let out a breath, caught between frustration and amusement, and turned to the mirror frame. It really was beautiful, but I was fortunate to know its true purpose before now. But the distraction didn't last long—Leonard emerged from the bathroom, his footsteps soft but deliberate. My body tensed in anticipation. I closed my eyes, waiting for his touch, heart pounding.
But instead, his voice called out, “Can you grab me a towel?”
I blinked, feeling both surprised and a little disappointed. Shaking my head at my wandering thoughts, I replied, “Sure.” I retrieved a towel from the wardrobe and made my way back to him.
As I entered, I dropped the towel on the bathroom floor. “Oops!” I exclaimed, bending down to pick it up.
That’s when I felt his hands on my back, pulling me up. Before I could react, his lips crashed into mine, igniting a passionate kiss. My mind went blank as the world around us faded into nothingness. It was just us, caught in the intensity of the moment.
He lifted me against the wall, his movements firm yet gentle, his touch sending sparks through my entire body. Every nerve seemed awakened enjoying every bit of the moment.
Eventually, we stumbled into the bedroom, our lips never parting, and fell onto the bed. The heat between us intensified, and as we explored each other, the pleasure was up to limitless.
I felt his hands slide gently across my back, pulling me closer with a quiet urgency. The kiss deepened, slow and deliberate, each movement a testament to the connection we shared. His touch was both tender and commanding, sending shivers all through me.
His lips tracing a path along my neck, leaving me breathless. The intensity grew, and my body responded instinctively, drawn to the magnetic pull between us. His hands moved carefully, reverently, as though he was memorizing every inch of me.
A gasp escaped my mouth, As he slipped his dick inside my pussy, and thrusted steadily and gently.
Soon, my moans became louder.
His movements were deliberate, his focus unwavering as he explored the rhythm we created together. The air was thick with unspoken words, our connection speaking louder than any voice could.
As our breaths quickened, the world around us faded away. There was nothing but the sensation of his touch, the warmth of his skin against mine, and the shared moment that felt like it would stretch into eternity. The crescendo came together, a perfect harmony that left us both breathless.
Time blurred, and when it was over, we collapsed onto the bed, breathing heavily, completely spent. Sleep claimed us soon after.
Leonard left early the next morning, citing work commitments, and I was left alone with lingering thoughts of him. Shaking off the haze, I freshened up and decided to spend the day with my dad, since I wouldn't be at work.
We enjoyed a quiet breakfast together, watered the plants, and chatted about trivial things. When the conversation drifted toward my work, I decided to share a little update about my presentation. I told him the results were delayed due to a technical issue, but I expected to hear back soon. It was a lie, but Leonard’s confidence in me the night before had given me a boost, enough to almost believe my own words. Atleast, there is a good percentage of positivity.
After lunch, I called Dana and invited her over for dinner. Initially, she declined, citing a date, but moments later, she called back to say the date had been canceled.
“Guess you’re stuck with me,” she joked.
“Perfect,” I replied with a grin. I didn’t care about her plans; I just knew I wanted her here.
When the doorbell rang, I took a deep breath, straightened my dress, and smoothed my features into an expression of casual normalcy.
“Dana,” I said, opening the door with a bright smile. “Come on in.”
The game was about to begin.
EVELYN’S POV:Dana walked in with a broad smile on her face, and I greeted her warmly, a wide smile spreading across my own face. I noticed the questioning look in her eyes, but I ignored it. I stepped aside to let her in and followed closely behind as she entered.One thing I knew for certain was that I needed to keep an eye on every move she made.We sat on the couch in the den room, chatting for a bit and catching up on each other’s lives, though I knew we were both pretending.She commented on how nice it was to see me happy again, and I appreciated her kind words, even though I didn’t fully believe them.My dad walked in, greeted Dana with a warm smile, and exchanged a brief hug before leaving the room to give us some privacy.As our conversation continued, she brought up Caleb, but I quickly changed the subject. I wasn’t ready to discuss him yet. “If you could just slow it down—not now,” I thought to myself.Instead, I suggested we head to the kitchen to cook lunch together. The
EVELYN’S POV:"What's going on, Dad?" I asked demandingly, staring sternly into his eyes, waiting for him to say something comprehensible.He seemed confused and gave me a look as if he didn’t understand what I was talking about. The whole thing was making me impatient, and I felt like I was losing my mind."Cut this off, Dad. This isn’t like you. What did you do to Dana?""Oh, darling, I only spoke to her about a matter that didn’t sit well with her. And, let’s just say, it wouldn’t feel right in your presence either. But don’t worry—it’s harmless, darling. Now, can we do something else?""What can’t you say in my presence but can with Dana? What don’t you want me to know? Do we keep secrets now?" I inquired, already losing myself. Why wasn’t anyone saying anything to me?"My darling, you’re too young to understand, and you’ll only know when the time is right. And listen, I don’t ever want to hear you bring this up again," he said firmly. "Just know your dad loves you so much and wou
LEONARD’S POV.I sat at my desk in the private section of my office, going over some documents, but I lost focus when thoughts of Evelyn barged into my mind.I had planned to take her shopping after her meeting. She needed something classy and beautiful for her birthday. I couldn’t quite explain why I was so invested in it, but I felt compelled to make sure everything was perfect.I picked up my phone and began searching the web for birthday dress ideas.“Fuck,” I cursed under my breath, realizing how impatient I was being. We could go to the store together and find something that suited her better, rather than me scrolling through the internet.I set my phone aside and tried to get back to work.Moments later, my phone rang. I picked it up, expecting it to be one of my colleagues—or maybe even Evelyn. But instead, it was my watchman, Alex.For a while now, I had assigned him to ensure Evelyn’s safety and well-being wherever she went."Sir, I have some bad news," he said, his voice low
LEONARD’S POV:Just as I had concluded, the door sprang open, and the doctor walked in, holding a file that we were sure contained the test results.An impulse drove me out of my seat as I rushed to the doctor. “What is it, doctor?” I demanded.The doctor recognized me and tried to offer some respectful greetings, but I grabbed him by the arm, cutting him off. “What’s wrong with her?” I asked again, more insistently.“Mr. Henderson Leonard, you need to remain calm. She will be fine; it just needs some time before she fully recovers,” he said in a reassuring tone.I felt a bit relieved but still couldn’t quell the curiosity and anxiety gnawing at me. I was about to press him further when Evelyn’s father spoke up for the first time.“What happened, doctor?” he asked, his voice trembling.“She may have unknowingly ingested some poison, which her body is currently reacting to,” the doctor explained. Before he could elaborate, we were momentarily distracted by a nurse entering with a tray
LEONARD’S POV:My nerves were completely active, ready to indulge in aggressiveness. I slid my phone into my pocket and sat on a nearby chair. Beads of sweat gathered on my forehead as my thoughts swirled uncontrollably.I still couldn’t believe what was happening. Why would Aaron do such a thing? What was his motive? Who had sent him? How many more enemies does Evelyn have to face?These questions looped in my mind, my head buried in my hands. But one thought stayed longer than the rest—I had to find out what Aaron wanted.Aaron was known to be a good guy, according to Evelyn who would always stand by students who got bullied back at school.He was a senior prefect who considered everyone.What happened now and who sent him. They did have a relationship together with Evelyn so why would he even want her to lose. But time will tell soon.I concluded.I stood abruptly, deciding to check on Evelyn. Walking through the hallway toward her room, I passed a sign that read EMERGENCY UNIT, a
Evelyn's POV: As I slowly opened my eyes, I could hear a faint beeping sound. It grew louder as my vision adjusted, and I realized I was in a hospital room. My hand was connected to a drip stand, and my dad sat beside me, his head buried in his hands. I tried to speak, but my voice came out as a whisper.“Dad,” I croaked, my throat dry.He looked up, and our eyes met. A tear rolled down his cheek, and his face was etched with concern.“It’s okay, Dad. I’m fine,” I whispered, trying to sound stronger than I felt.He took my hand in his and moved closer. “You’ve been unconscious for a while,” he said, his voice shaking. “We were so worried. I’m just glad you’re awake.”I tried to recall what had happened, but my memory was hazy. Then, like a lightning flash, I remembered. I’d felt dizzy during a meeting, and everything had gone dark. My head felt heavy, as though I hadn’t slept in days.Just as I opened my mouth to ask Dad what the doctors had said, he mentioned Leonard. He told me Le
EVELYN'S POV:As I sat on the couch, I couldn’t shake off the feeling of unease. Curiosity gnawed at me, and my mind raced with questions.What are they hiding from me?The uncertainty fueled my frustration and anger. If something serious was happening, why wasn’t I being informed?I couldn’t help myself anymore. I needed answers. I need to know what happened to me.That isn't too much of a request.“Dad, please,” I said, trying to sound calm, though my voice betrayed me. “Someone tell me what’s going on.”My dad stood and placed a hand on my shoulder. “Relax, dear. You just need to rest and eat something. We can talk later.”But his words didn’t reassure me. I turned to Leonard, who was trying hard to appear composed, though I could see through his forced smile. I gave him a soft questioning look.“Leonard,” I asked, my voice firmer, “can you please tell me what’s going on? Don't you think I deserve to know?”Leonard smiled softly and placed a hand on my arm. “Everything is fine, Ev
EVELYN'S POV:I was surprised to see a saxophonist playing birthday songs. I instantly knew the surprise was from Leonard. A series of boxed gifts lay neatly packed on the table. Overwhelmed with joy, I jumped on him, giving him a tight hug.“Thank you so much!” I exclaimed, tears welling up in my eyes. Everything was so beautiful and alluring.We spent the next few minutes unboxing the gifts, and I was amazed at how thoughtful they were. Leonard had truly outdone himself. No words could express my gratitude. I looked into his eyes and said, “Thank you, Leonard. This means so much to me.”Just then, there was a knock on the door, and my dad entered without waiting for a response. His face showed surprise at the sight of all the gifts. I quickly told him they were from Leonard, and he thanked him graciously.But then, my dad asked Leonard to excuse us. Once Leonard left, my dad looked at me seriously and asked, “What’s going on between you and Leonard?” His voice was filled with emotio
EVELYN'S POV:Just when I thought I was finally catching a break from all the chaos, my heart pounded uncontrollably as I deciphered who had sent the message. I cursed under my breath in frustration. I hadn’t even finished dealing with Caleb and Dana, and now this? "Get ready for the battle you just began!" the text read.I stared at the screen in disbelief. Why was everything happening now? Hadn’t I already been through enough? Yet, as much as I wanted to break down, I knew I couldn’t afford to. Leonard had warned me before: staying strong was my only option. And I will abide by just that.Sliding my phone into my pocket, I headed to my room to gather my thoughts. I tried to act normal—at least on the surface—but my body betrayed me. My father noticed immediately that something was off when I got back. His concerned gaze lingered as I handed him the documents he had requested earlier.“Are you okay?” he asked, his voice tinged with hesitation.I nodded quickly. “Yeah, I’m fine.” I re
EVELYN'S POV:When I arrived at his place, he was sitting on the balcony, his shoulders slumped, staring out at the horizon. It wasn’t like him. I made my way inside and climbed the stairs, feeling a heaviness in the air. Something wasn’t right. And feared for the worst, but still couldn't say what could be wrong.“Hey, Dad,” I greeted as I stepped onto the balcony, forcing a smile. He turned to look at me, but his response was muted, his tone flat. My heart skipped a beat.As I walked closer, I noticed the small picture of my mom clutched in his hand. His eyes glistened with unshed tears, and it broke my heart to see him like this. “Hey, Dad,” I said softly, kneeling beside him. “I know you miss Mom. I miss her too, more than words can say. But you’ve got to take it easy on yourself. This—this won’t help you, Dad. You know Mom would want you to be happy. She’d want you to find joy, even in her absence. You still have me. Don’t you think I’m filling even a tiny bit of the space she le
EVELYN'S POV:Like the morning sun breaking through the horizon, his voice illuminated my day. He complimented me with a warmth that sent a blush creeping across my face. Though I tried to hide it, it was impossible. Leonard had a way of seeing right through me. “You look cute that way.” He said as he noticed the blush, and tucked me.I laughed as I reacted to it.“Sit,” I said, motioning toward the bed. I brought the breakfast tray up and placed it between us. We ate together, but the meal was brief; the clock reminded us both of the looming workday ahead.Once we finished, I gathered the dishes and headed to the kitchen. When I returned to the room, Leonard was already waiting for a bath. We stepped into the bathroom together, savoring a quiet, intimate moment before the rush of the day overtook us.Afterwards, we dressed and got ready to leave. My phone buzzed just as I reached for my bag. It was my secretary. She reminded me not to forget the files I had taken home to work on. “
EVELYN’S POV:He paused, his gaze piercing mine as though he was waiting for permission to speak. His intensity was palpable, but I said nothing. I just stood there, staring at him, my emotions swirling in a confusing storm of anger, hurt, and vulnerability.Suddenly, a wave of nausea hit me, and I barely made it to the bathroom in time before throwing up. My stomach churned violently, and tears streamed down my face as my body heaved. Leonard appeared moments later, crouching by my side. He helped me clean up without saying a word, his hands steady and comforting.“I’ll be fine,” I murmured, my voice hoarse. “Just… excuse me for a moment. I need to take a bath.”He nodded and left the bathroom, giving me the privacy I needed. The cold water from the shower was both soothing and shocking, washing away some of the emotional turmoil, if only temporarily. I took my time, letting the water cleanse me physically and emotionally.When I stepped out of the bathroom, wrapped in a towel, I not
EVELYN’S POV:My heart was racing as I scrolled through the images and the accompanying write-ups, each headline more shocking than the last. I leaned back in my chair, overwhelmed by a storm of emotions. Tears welled up in my eyes as I struggled to process everything. All I ever wanted was peace—peace I thought I had finally found with Leonard. But now, that fragile trust I was building had been shattered. How could he do this to me?I pushed myself up from the chair and trudged back to the bedroom, collapsing onto the bed. I lay there, trying to make sense of it all, but my mind had reached its limit. No clear thoughts emerged; only a chaotic swirl of hurt and frustration. I tried to sleep, hoping it would bring me some relief, but the turmoil inside me wouldn’t let me let sleep intervene.Frustrated, I got up and began pacing the room. My anger bubbled over, and I grabbed nearby items, smashing them against the walls. The destruction brought no solace, just more emptiness. Desperat
EVELYN’S POV:We walked out of the restaurant, the crowd still waiting outside. I tried to hide my tear-streaked face as we passed through them. When we reached the car, Leonard opened the door for me. I entered, and he followed. And he ordered the driver to move the car.The only sound in the car was the soft hum of the engine and my quiet sobs. How could I have known that Leonard was only taking me for a ride and would eventually break my heart? Caleb was right all along. I remembered his warning, how he’d told me to be careful. Even though we were not cool, I regretted not listening to him.Tears continued to flow as helplessness overwhelmed me."Evelyn, this isn’t what you think. Please let me explain," Leonard pleaded, his voice calm yet desperate.His words only fueled my anger. "Please, Leonard, take me home and spare me the lies. You never even asked me out officially! I only assumed things. How foolish could I have been?" I said, my voice trembling through my tears."Evelyn,
EVELYN'S POVI couldn't help but catch Leonard's glances every now and then. He could barely take his eyes off me, and I felt my cheeks warm with shyness as a blush crept over my face."Why are you staring like that?" I asked, still shy.Leonard looked at me with a deep sigh. "Right now, I feel like I'm getting a tan, 'cause girl, you're damn scorching.""Oh, right, but stop giving me those eyes," I chuckled at my last words. "I mean, you don't want to ruin my period do you?”"Wait, what eyes?" Leonard asked, leaning closer so I could see his eyes more clearly.I gasped. It felt like there was magic in his gaze. Leonard was a ten out of ten, and the more I looked at him, the more my heart fluttered. I was falling for him deeply. I looked away immediately, not wanting to be caught staring—or worse, drooling."I see. She gets a little shy," he teased, a smirk playing on his lips. "You can't really handle me, huh?"My whole face turned red, and I couldn’t meet his gaze anymore.He reache
EVELYN’S POV:The moment the door clicked shut behind him, I rushed upstairs, quietly tiptoeing as I neared Leonard’s room. I didn’t know why, but my curiosity burned—what was Leonard up to?As I approached, I caught snippets of his conversation through the slightly open door.“Listen, Mr. Watt,” Leonard’s voice was calm and firm, “by next week, everything will be sorted out. You’ll have your meeting with her. I promise you won’t regret this. Evelyn’s sharp, and you’ll gain so much from collaborating with the company. You just need to give us a bit more time. I know there’ve been delays, but trust me—right now, she’s not fit for an official meeting.”It hit me like a wave. Leonard had been managing my schedule, helping me when I couldn’t help myself. Mr. Watt should’ve been furious over these constant delays, but he wasn’t—because of Leonard. He’d been standing in the gap for me, silently ensuring things didn’t fall apart. But, I wondered if this was the reason behind Leonard's react
EVELYN’S POV:The sunlight cast a golden glow on my body through the curtains, entering directly into my eyes and forcing them open. I squinted against the brightness, disoriented. It was morning already, though the night had felt far too short.As usual, Leonard wasn’t in bed. I turned toward the door, half-expecting him to walk in with my morning coffee, as he often did. Ten minutes passed, and still, he didn’t show up.A wave of anger washed over me. Why would he just leave without letting me know? Tears stung at the corners of my eyes. I needed him around—his presence was my comfort. Had he left because I was on my period? The thought alone made me furious. If that was his reason, it was rude and lame. And I vowed to not speak to him again.But then I remembered how sweet he’d been the previous night. Could something have happened? My anger began to fade into worry, my mind swirling with a hundred possibilities.I snapped my fingers, trying to shake off the negative thoughts. “Wha