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2024-10-29 19:42:56" How are you and Mrs. Castro? " she asked as she is lead through the familiar long well-illuminated corridor leading to the ballroom in the left wing where the party is being held.
" She is alright, and will be greatly pleased if you can come around and see her, " Mr. Castro replied with a happy glint in his eyes. Happy to see the woman who is like a daughter to him after such a long while." Will do that soon, " Evangel promised with a smile.She followed as the elderly man lead the way towards the east wing of her father's house, away from the main living quarters, where the ballroom is located.As they drew closer to the room, the sound of laughter, boisterous chatter, and sweet cool music drifted up to her, telling her that the party was already in full swing.Just before the brass door barring the ballroom, Castro stopped and turned to look at the beautiful woman in front of him." Your dad is going to be pleased to see you, he has missed you so much, "Castro said to her casting a look in the direction of the ballroom as if imagining his employee reaction to his daughter finally being home.Evangel nodded with a wishful smile on her face. She too has missed her father. She has been away from home on vacation for a year now touring Europe and just came home because of her father's party.Evangel took a deep breath before walking inside. Her entrance was immediately noticed as eyes went towards the door.A little nervous, Evangel looked around and caught the eye of her uncle, Max one of her father's younger brother.Her father was the oldest sibling of five boys.Evangel was aware that the room was filled with so many of her relatives both from her dad and her mum who are itching to greet her but she needed to start from somewhere.She made a beeline for her uncle whose handsome face lit up with a smile at the sight of her." Hello, Uncle Max, " Evangel greeted and went in for an air kiss with the tall burly man." Hello, my darling, Europe seems good on dear girl. "Evangel blushed as her uncle ran his gaze over her." Thanks uncle. And it seems American burgers are treating you well too, " She teased looking down his protruding belly.A boisterous laughter broke from her uncle lips before he pulled her into a more intimate hug." I have missed you kiddo, " he whispered into her ear tightening his grip around her." I have missed you too uncle, " Evangel wheezed, a little breathless from the bear hug, luckily her uncle released her befor she could pass out.Free from her uncle she turned her gaze to the stunning younger woman beside him and her smile waned.The woman looked so stiff and bored like she wanted to be anywhere else than here." Hello, Carmen, " she greeted in a more reserved tone as they air-kissed each other.She wasn't really that close to her uncle's wife despite the woman being closer in age to her.The woman was haughty and cold which doesn't encourage friendliness in the people around her. Though it might not be entirely her fault. The Clark clan had not be all that welcoming when her uncle came home after one of his vacation in Spain with a woman half his age as his wife.Carmen was her uncle's fifth wife. To hear her uncle say it. Is because the women can't handle his awesomeness, but everyone knows is because he has such a hard time keeping it in his pants." Hi, Evangel, " the woman returned in the same flat tone. " Welcome back. "" Thank you, " Evangel responded and then excused herself to greet other of her relatives.Her tour led her round the party grounds with no sight of the celebrant and back to her uncle's company." Where is dad, Uncle Max? " She asked pulling him from the discussion he was having with some of her father's colleagues." He is in his study. "Evangel frowned." Why? "" Don't know, " her uncle shrugged, " but he is in there with a young man. "He has just finished speaking when the door opened and her dad walked in dressed immaculately in a black suit, looking as dashing as she remembered with that quirky grin that won her mother's heart." Speak of the devil, " a smile lit up Evangel face as she made a beeline for her father." Dad! " she cried, few meters away." Angel, " her father smiled wholeheartedly, opening his arms wide for her.Evangel was only to happy to throw herself into them.Evangel fell into her dad's warm embrace, inhaling the sweet familiar spicy scent of his aftershave, with that note of leather that brings her comfort." What are you doing lurking around in your study instead being here with your guest. Isn't it supposed to be your party, " Evangel scolded mildly as she pulled back from her dad." I am sure my guest didn't miss me much as they had a lot to keep them occupied, " her father looked around the party before returning his eyes to her, a smile on his face.Evangel shook her head at him. He was right. His guest were having fun entertaining themselves with all the over flowing drinks and food.You do remember that the doctor adviced you to take it easy with work. Right?Her father was a workaholic, almost working himself to death but after the heart attack he had three years, taking ten years of Evangel's life she had insisted on him cutting down. The deal had been that after college she will take over from her dad allowing him to retire early.Her vacation to Europe was something to help her destress after school before diving into work.Now that she is back her father can retire and have some needed vacation. Something he hasn't taking since the death of her mother. Work had been her father's way of dealing with his grief." You worry too much my darling, and I wasn't working merely settling your future. "Evangel frowned." What do you mean? " She asked a little confused.Her father's smile did not break, instead they grew wider." I have found you the perfect man to marry. "Evangel gaped at her father. What did he think? That they were in 16th century where parents still found husbands for their daughters." Sorry dad I am not looking to settle down anytime soon. For god's sake I am only thirty. "" Well I don't have much time for you to make up your mind, " her father snapped." What are you talking about dad? " Evangel took a closer look at her father. He looked paler than usual and seems to have lost weight." Nothing. Why don't you meet the young man first before turning me down "" Wait, he is here! "Someone coughed beside her father pulling Evangel's attention to him.Evangel looked at the person and staggered as if she just saw a ghost.It can't be. All the color drained from Evangel's face as she stared at her ugly past in flesh.Unbidden all the memories which she thought buried and forgotten in the deepest part of her mind erupted and swam to the surface.She couldn't believe she was staring at the man she hated with every fiber of her being.No, Trenton Wade can't be the man her father wants her to marry.Related chapters
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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
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" 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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" 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
