Chapter Seven

Evelyn. 

There was an awkward silence in the car as Nolan drove me home. I tap my fingers on the chair in impatience, I couldn't wait to reach home and be about a thousand metres away from Nolan. 

The jerk made me so agitated and angry earlier. When he lied about us having sex, I felt so devastated and my world felt like it had come to an end. 

I was super relieved when he confessed it was a lie. Such an ass. 

On the other hand, I was happy that he didn't do anything in my vulnerable state. He didn't take advantage of me, despite the silly acts I put up in my drunken state. I didn't expect to be safe in his hands. 

Thank goodness he was a disciplined man. 

I looked sideways to steal a glance at him and he also happened to face me at the same time. Our eyes met and Nolan's lips curled up into a cocky smile. 

Okay, scratch that. It's Nolan fucking Walters and he's a douchebag. 

I returned the smirk with a glare and looked away, staring at the road. 

I silently sighed in relief as I saw the sillouhette of my mansion up ahead. As we reached the gate, he rolled down the windows and the security guard looked in.

He regarded me with a nod and the huge gate was opened, Nolan driving slowly into the compound. He slowly parked the car next to mine and before I knew it, Nolan leaned towards me. 

I stared into his eyes, frozen in the seat and I swallowed nervously. Our faces were so close to each other and my eyes flickered to his lips. 

He moved closer and just as I thought he was going to kiss me, he smirked and stretched his hands past me to open the door. 

I cleared my throat and blinked before grabbing my bag and climbing out of the car. 

I walked up the stairs that led to the front door and I heard the car's door open. 

"Want me to come in?" Nolan asked and I turned around to face him with a smug smile on my face. 

"Why not," I replied, "you might just not be able to leave intact." I sneered and turned around, walking quickly into the house. 

As soon as the door closed, I sighed loudly and rested my back on the door. I heard Nolan drive away and I moved away from the door. 

I dropped my bag on the couch and go to the kitchen, opening the fridge and grabbing a bottle of water. 

I force the seal open and gulp down the entire content of the bottle. I felt my head clear slowly and I let out a relaxed smile. 

I began to remember some bits of what happened the previous night. 

Nuuu! Lemme gooo. I need to get naked. In fact, you should get naked with me too.

I shook my head as I remembered the embarrassing act, but I began to remember Nolan washing my hair in the bathroom and helping me in the shower. 

I smiled unconsciously and felt the heat in my cheeks. 

Evelyn Bennett, what are you doing? 

I shook my head and squeezed my face in disgust. Why am I feeling like this? Gosh!

I threw the empty bottle in the waste bin by the corner and walked back to the sitting room. I reached for my bag and pulled out my phone. 

I quickly sent a text to Jessica telling her I had made it home safe. I dropped the phone back and carried my bag, climbing up to my room. 

I needed to take a bath and get out of these clothes. 

***

I checked to make sure my hair was neatly packed one last time in the mirror, before grabbing my bag on the bed and walking out of my room. I closed the door and climbed down, reaching into my bag to get my car keys. 

I checked the wristwatch on my left wrist and noted the time. I still had one hour before Robbie's exhibition started so I'll have enough time to be with Robbie.

Robbie has been my friend for long and he's a popular art sculptor in NYC. Secretly, I have a big crush on him, but he's either ignoring it or being too dumb to notice it. 

I get into my car and start the engine. 

I soon get to the venue of the art exhibition and I climb down from the car. I glanced at the guards at the door to the exhibit hall and I muttered a curse beneath my breath as I remember I forgot my pass at home. 

I put on a confident smile and pushed aside a strand of my hair as I walked towards the door. Lucky for me, I didn't have to execute the perfectly detailed act in my mind as the door opened and Robbie stepped out. 

He smiled as he saw me and I felt heat rise up to my cheeks as he looked at me appreciatively. 

"Eve, I didn't know you'd be able to come." Robbie smiled.

"Oh Robbie, I wouldn't miss it for the world," I walked closer to him and we exchanged air kisses. 

"Come in," Robbie said and I walked in, flinging my hair backward. 

There were sculptures elegantly displayed in the hall and Robbie smiled at all of them, looking as if they were his babies. 

"They're so elegant Robbie," I said with a cute smile and his eyes shone as he took one more glance at the sculptures. 

"Yes, I put so much effort into this babies," he replied, moving his hands and fingers much more than a man should. 

"They're just as elegant as you are," I said, batting my eyelashes flirtatiously. 

"Oh, so poetic," a familiar voice said behind me and I looked over my shoulder to see those familiar build. 

'Nolan." I said, but muttered a curse beneath my breath. 

Why is this man always popping up these days. 

"Nolan!" Robbie said in excitement and walked towards Nolan. 

He hugged him and then glanced at me, "oh, do you two know each other?" Robbie asked, looking at the both of us. 

I was about to respond when Nolan cut in, "Evelyn Bennett. Who wouldn't know her." Nolan smiled with sarcasm in his tone. 

I flashed him a fake smile, but Robbie of course was just too naive to notice it. 

"Evelyn, Nolan is one of my top customers and a generous one," Robbie introduced Nolan with a smile and I nodded with a hum, "-and Evelyn has been a long time friend."

"Evelyn, I thought you were just a pretty face, I didn't know you had a taste for art," Nolan laughs with sarcasm in his voice and Robbie joins in his laughing. 

"Oh, you're so funny," Robbie said and glanced in the direction of the door as someone walked in. 

"Excuse me," he said and walked away leaving me and Nolan. 

"Oh, won't you look at that?" Nolan sounded surprised and I looked at him, wondering what he was talking about. 

He pointed at a woman passing by us and I looked at her. 

"Those butts, reminds me of yours," He said and I almost choked on my saliva.

What the hell? 

"You pervert!" I pointed my fingers defiantly at Nolan, "you're so disgusting!"

I stared at Nolan in disbelief as he laughed, "I must say, it was tempting to hit that, but darling, I'd rather not involve myself with the like of you." 

What? Such guts! 

"I have better options." He added and I was about to give him a piece of my mind when I saw Robbie approaching. 

"You two look like you're enjoying yourselves," Robbie said smiling and I returned the smile.

I faced Nolan who was standing behind Robbie and gestured with a nod for him to leave, so I could be alone with Robbie. 

He smirked as he realized the message I was passing. 

"Hey Robbie, look at that young lady over there," Nolan pointed in the direction of a lady standing alone by a sculpture and Robbie glanced at her. 

"She's such a beauty and it looks like she's lonely," Nolan smiled and Robbie smiled in return, getting the message. 

I scoffed as I watched Robbie excuse himself and walk towards her. There goes my chance to be with Robbie this evening. 

I faced Nolan and shot him furious glares. He did that on purpose. 

"I forgot to thank you for taking care of me last night," I smiled smugly and Nolan looked surprised. 

"Really?" 

"Of course not, you can kiss my ass." I rolled my eyes at him and walked away angrily.