The next morning Steven was bright and early in George's office waiting for him. At the moment he was currently with a patient so he had to seat outside to wait. It didn't take long for the patient inside to emerge and he walked in." Hello, Steven, " Goerge greeted him with a familiar smile and they shook hands with each other. " Hello, George. "Steven took a seat and waited as George arranged his desk which looked disorganized after his last patient. " So can we continue from where we left off yesterday? " George asked as he took back his seat. Steven nodded before going ahead to relate everything that has been going on. When he was done, George asked him a few more questions which he answered. The doctor's expression looked grim at the end of his questioning alarming Steven." What is it, George? "" Can't say yet. I have to do some examinations and run some investigations before I can share my thoughts with you. "Steven didn't relax and his mood worsened further when he had
Evangel glared at Trenton like she wants to put him six feet under, an idea that was looking more palatable as the idiot grinned rakishly at her as if amused by her ire." So do you know each other or not? "Evangel could hear the confusion in her father's voice as he waited for clarification, one he will be waiting for a long time because there was no way she was admitting to having anything in the past with the bastard in front of her that will just be too much for her pride.Twelve years ago Trenton Wade made a fool out of her, humiliating her in front of everyone in the school, something she has not been able to get over despite the passing years.Her silence created an opportunity for the bastard to open his mouth again.It grated on her nerves that his voice is still as deep and sexy as she remembered, even though maturity has added a timbre that made it huskier." Angel and I used to date in high school. "That arrogant smirk. How in the world had she ever thought it sexy. Evang
" Oh Angel, I have forgotten how amusing you can be. Come on do you really expect me to believe that you are a rug muncher, " Trent said most obnoxiously way, the laughter on his face drying up to something ugly as he glared at her. Evangel bristled at the nickname and his taunting words." Hey, young man that is my daughter you are speaking to, " her dad scolded before Evangel could talk but that didn't stop her from putting Trent's arrogance in his place." You are laughable if you believe that I expect anything from you, " she spat with disdain allowing her eyes to reflect how much she loathed him." If there is anything twelve years ago has thought me is never to expect anything from men. "Trent's arrogant smirk disappeared at her words and he regarded her with intense look in his eyes." Do you want me to believe that you abhor men and is now a lesbian, " he arched his brow at her. " No thanks to you, " Evangel taunted and smirked to herself when she saw a flash of irritation c
Trent stared transfixed at the apparition that was his past.If not for the loud assshit of music playing in the background Trent would have thought he was dreaming. Not that he dreams about the stunning woman standing frozen in front of him.The sight of her brought back their highschool memories. He couldn't believe how mean he was.He sighed. Unfortunately if Evangel Clark was in his dream that will definitely be a nightmare. The girl hates his guts and he doesn't blame her not after the way things ended between them.What an asshole he was back there.In school he had been arrogant and vain. He had the looks and the cash and girls were all over him which further fed his vainess that he didn't realize the diamond he had in his palms until he lost it.He had missed the stunning brunette after she disappeared in the middle of their senior year. For a two weeks he never looked nor fucked another girl as he mourned the loss of Evangel Clark.When two weeks turned three and he realized t
Except for her there is no woman Trent has ever been with that regrets being with him. He always makes sure to leave his women with a smile on their faces even when he isn't going to call them back.Her constant denial that she wasn't going to marry him made Trent want to marry her even more just for the sake of having the last laugh.They were still on the topic of the brunette marrying him and her preferring girls, not that he was buying it when they were joined by a party of two.His attention was immediately snagged by the young woman who accompanied the man.She was hot and bore a striking resemblance to Evangel. If he didn't know any better he would think them twins. Probably cousins or something because when they were dating he knew Evangel to be the only girl.Initially he had thought her the only child and had only found out about an older brother deep into their relationship. That is how tight lip the brunette was about herself.No wonder he didn't know she was the daughter
I didn't think it will take this long to get to my cousin who is on the other side of the room. It shouldn't have but I lost count of the number of guests that stopped me on the way to ask about Trent. Maybe because I was trying to hold in my anger that I forgot how to count.Finally, I got to my destination.The beautiful welcoming smile that lit up his face when he saw me went a long way to calm my anger, because I was almost boiling by the time I reached him." Why the long-face princess? " He asked once I was within reach. A little frowny expression appeared on his handsome face.Tito is one of her favorite cousins. He is the son of her father's third brother, Jacob. The Clark clan is so big with so many uncles and aunties, and plenty of cousins to keep track of.With her brother away all the time, Evangel would have felt like the only child had it not been for her family. But of all of them, Tito was the best. They get along so well that most think of them, as real brothers and s
" Ew! " Evangel made a face, and then sobered up as she regarded her cousin seriously." Stay away from him, " she warned. Her cousin is always attracted to the badboy types but Trent doesn't just flaunt the badboy look he is bad." Why? "Evangel thought back to high school and how Trent and his friends had beat up a guy because he was gay." Let's say he is a dangerous homophobic. " " How did you know? " There was plain curiosity written all over Tito's face as he regarded his cousin. Evangel can be a little secretive when it comes to her life. He was her favorite cousin yet he barely know much about her." We had a history in high school, " Evangel muttered reluctantly. She didn't want to bring it up but knew it was futile to hide it because soon everyone in the family will know unless she doesn't know her cousin Veronica well. She was certain that her beautiful cousin would have wiggled out her history with Trent by now.Evangel's face flushed red with heat at the thought of the
Trenton and Veronica dance lit up the whole room like the so many fancy Chandeliers hanging off the ceiling of the room, gathering everyone's attention except for one person as they moved fluidly and sensually to the classic permeating the room like air.Their perfect synchrony and beautiful movement sparked up the tension in the room as some of the spectators watched them with interest, and some with something else in mind.Trent was enjoying al the attention on him because he has always loved being the center of attraction but there was only one person's attention he was interested in. His eyes whisked away momentarily from the sensual bundle that is the woman in his arms to the one the one he wanted in his arms, but landed on the wrong group of people.Two elderly well dressed gentlemen and their equally fancy looking older wives who were gawking at him like he is some steak displayed on the grilling machine cooked and yummy ready to be consumed.A smug smirk curved his lips as he
Most of the day was spent finalizing things in the hospital, making arrangements for the surgery to go on and signing all the papers that needed signing before her father can be taking to the hospital. Amidst all these Evangel could feel Trent's sharp presence in the room like a strong perfume scent that refuses to go away. After her little talk with her father she had not been able to look him in the face. A fact that is a problem in itself seeing she will soon be getting married to him. Something Evangel wishes in her very heart that she could forget or be a nightmare she has the luxury of waking up from, but she has given her dad her word so this is now her reality. Trent's presence hasn't been all bad, he had given her the comfort she needed to put things in order for her father. If not for his presence she didn't know how she would have carried on. " Are you alright? " Evangel looked up at Trent and forced a smile that didn't reach her eyes. She lifted her coffee to her lip
The next day found Evangel sitting at their small kitchen table lost in thought with a cup of coffee in her hand. She was still in her nightwear, a long grey T-shirt that fell just before her knees. The cup was held up with her two hands, one leg up the kitchen chair, a vacant look in her eyes while she stared off the distance. The morning was a little chilly but inside the house was kept by the heater. Evangel troubles thoughts swam around the events of last night. And what had her mind so troubled wasn't the horrible encounter with her father and him acting like a male chauvinist. No, there is just one thought she can't do away with no matter how much she desires it. The kiss. She hadn't been able to put it out of her mind. Last night when they came home Clarissa had acted as if nothing happened. She had wanted to talk about it. I mean that hadn't been part of the plan. She wanted to know how her best friend felt about the kiss and to apologize if necessary. She has always be
Even though she was pretending with Clarissa she was going to make it real just to prove to her father that he couldn't control her. What the hell is with the caveman attitude, Evangel thought angrily as she made her way towards the living room. Her entrance caused everyone to look in her direction. Clarissa saw the anger and sadness in her best friend's eyes and immediately went to her. " Hey, are you alright? " she asked tenderly as she came to a stop before Evangel. The tight control she was holding onto her emotions was slipping and Evangel didn't want to break down in front of Trent and her cousin. " Can we leave, " she whispered her voice heavy with emotions she was barely keeping at bay. Clarissa's clenched at the pain and weariness in her best friend's voice. What happened with her father? She wanted to pull her best friend into her arms but knew that is not what Evangel wanted right now. She decided to do as she requested. " Wait here let me get our purse, " she tol
Every jaw around the table hit the ground when the two women kissed. The room grew silent as the other three could only gawk like idiots. Evangel had only meant for the kiss to be a chaste one to further sell their relationship but the softness and sweetness of Clarissa's lips were one she never expected. She was shocked and aroused by it and hungered for more. She moaned silently into her lips and deepened the kiss. Clarissa was still in shock. She couldn't believe she was kissing her best friend. Her heart thundered like a war drum in her chest as her lips trailed across Evangel's soft ones. Out of their volition, her hand moved up to Evangel's nape to pull her closer as her eyes fluttered close in excitement. Everything else disappeared for the two women as they got lost in each other's lips. The feeling rushing through them was one they never bargained for or even believed possible. No one has ever made Evangel feel this hot just from a kiss alone, not even Trent. She sucked
The tension Veronica's question caused around the table was like a jungle monster huge and scary. Everyone looked toward Evangel to answer, but she wasn't looking at anyone.Evangel swallowed her throat thick with confusing emotions. Her plan had been for her father and Trent's sake, no other family member was meant to find out. What should she do? She jumped out of her skin when she felt Clarissa's hand in hers. She wanted to snatch it away because she could feel Veronica's snake eyes on them but restrained from such an obvious action. Clarissa could feel her best friend freaking out. Admitting their relationship to a fourth party had not been part of their plan but if they can't cross this hurdle now everything will be for nothing and they will come off looking like a fool to her father so there was no other option than to continue. She wished Evangel will say something before their plan unravels. When the silence began to linger a mocking smirk curved Trent's lips. He knew all
The sound of the bell ringing killed the conversation happening in the living room. The four occupants glanced at one another, questions glaring in their eyes. Who was ringing? " Dad, are you expecting anybody else? Maybe her mother from the grave, " Evangel added in her thought still seething from her dad's latest ploy. What is he playing at? Trent was the last man on earth she will ever want to marry. Maybe telling her father what kind of a man Trent is will cure this madness of making him a son-in-law. Steven glared at his daughter not appreciative of her sarcastic tone. " None that I am aware of, " he looked towards the door as if expecting it to give him a clue as to who is outside. " Castro! " he called The older butler magically puffed up at the sound of his master's voice. " You called sir, " Castro answered as he made his way into the living room from the kitchen, giving his master a curious glance. " Someone is at the door, " Steven told him with a frown trying to
Trent had a good time with his friends. He had felt like a man bragging about his affair with Veronica while he is pursuing Evangel. His friends had joked and teased him about it and he had preened under their attention but when all that was gone and they became serious. They tried to warn him that his game could backfire fire but Trace had waved their concerns away. How could it? He will make sure that the two women don't meet. And he will keep stringing Veronica along while trying to woo Evangel. He had done it before with the brunette and he could do it again.He whistled in excitement as he drove towards his house. His outing he had with his friends had lasted longer than he expected and it was almost time for his dinner with Evangel and her father. He was looking forward to it. His phone rang from the pocket compartment that separates the driver's seat from the front passenger's seat. He took his eyes off the road for a moment to glance at the glowing screen...Veronica wa
The door to her father's house was huge but not that huge but as Evangel stood in front of it waiting to knock and be let into her charade they looked like a giant gate of hell with the face of the devil himself smiling wickedly at her daring her to do it. " I can do this, " she muttered and moved her hand back to ring the bell but it never made it to its destination because the door was suddenly opened and there stood...Their butlerEvangel jumped back a little though not physically and soon a tight polite smile got fixed on her face. " Evening Castro, " she greeted her butler. The older man stood smiling brightly at his young mistress. The young woman was looking exceptionally beautiful this evening and her presence is sure to cheer his master up. The master of the house has been looking all gloomy since after his party and the butler can't seem to figure out why it is so. But with this dinner, he is sure to get back to his good spirits. The man he knows has lost his laughter
" Breakfast is ready, " Clarissa told Evangel setting down the plate of eggs and bacon on the table and heading off to the fridge to get some juice to go with their breakfast. " Thanks, " Evangel looked up from the laptop towards Clarissa, who stood by the fridge with her apron rooting around inside, and the domesticity of the scene hit her like a slug causing a weird feeling to feel her. What if it was real? Clarissa as her girlfriend, making breakfast for them. A smile appeared on her face at the thought. It wasn't a bad thought. " What is funny? "Evangel jumped at Clarissa's voice then trembled to shake off her smile. " What smile? " she looked innocent but her smile wouldn't stop pulling at her lips. Being with her best friend like this made her happy. Clarissa shook her head at her attempt to play coy even as she was still smiling. " That smile, " she pointed towards Evangel's lips. Evangel quickly wiped her mouth, like a kid caught stealing from the pot and wants to