*** "He is awake" I told Liam. Ever since the doctor had permitted us to go into the ward; after the surgery was done... I have been staring at my father..and he just opened his eyes. "Eve" My Dad tried to speak and I held his hand. "You can't sit yet sir" Liam said to him when he tried to sit upright. "Eve, how is your husband?" My father asked. "Don't call him my husband" I frowned. "Mr Maya.." He wanted to say but I interrupted him. "This is Mr Maya's son; Liam" I introduced. "Do you feel okay?" Liam asked him and he nodded. "I'ld excuse you and your father now" Liam said and left the ward. "Dad" I fondle with his finger as I began to weep again secretly. "I have not seen Mr Maya around, and how have you been?" He asked me. I wiped my face and forced a smile.. "I am fine Dad, as you can see" I lied; "Mr Maya..he told son to come here with me. Mr Maya has really been a good man" "I told you, you won't regret getting married to him" My Dad said touc
The next morning, I informed Helen that I was already leaving for the hospital because Liam just called me on the phone and that he was waiting outside the gate. I actually told him not to come into the house because I knew that he was definitely gonna cause trouble with his father. Speaking of his father, Mr. Maya... I met him in the living room when I climbed down the stairs. "How is your father?" Mr. Maya smiled as he spoke to me. It's obviously a very wicked smile. I didn't want to speak with him, instead, I looked at him with hatred and disgust. "C'mon Eve, Why did I then give you a job if you don't wanna cater for your family by yourself. I still kept my promise after all" He came closer to me and put his hands on my shoulder which I slowly took them off and spoke coldly; "Mr. Maya, I'm in no mood for jokes... I'm visiting my father today" I told him. "Oh yeah, you need to do that quickly, get back to your usual self then we can have some time for oursel
Eve's POV The doctor assured us that my father will be well taken care of and he told us to leave since there's something we needed to attend to ~ like work. He promised to inform me whenever it's time to discharged my Dad, nevertheless; we could still check up on him. Which I'm definitely gonna do. Liam drove the two of us to the office and he wouldn't stop smiling while I was nervous about what's gonna happen to us ~ regarding the stepmom and son stuff.. "Yes, I like you too and I'll let it remain like that " I said; yeah the least we can do is to let it remain at the point of 'Like', we can also lie to ourselves that the feelings we are having is a mere family bond. "Wanna know why I am so happy?" He asked me instead.. "Why?" I murmured. "Because I fell in love again shortly after Clara left me" He responded. What? Love? I cleared my throat nervously and rested my head on the car window. "I know what you're thinking" He said, I sighed and looked at him
Eve's POV During the closing hour, Liam wanted to drop me off at home as usual but I told him that I needed to call on my driver since that's why he was employed; and lately he hasn't been picking me up from work. We were together and we hugged passionately for some moment, he let go of me only when the driver came. I was unusually so excited, indeed being with someone you truly love makes you happy. Oh My God! I have a boyfriend! Even when I got home, Robert and Helen could notice that something was wrong. Though, I tried to hide it, just say Hi and go to my room but it didn't work on Helen. "You are smiling " She asked. I thought I just hid..so I forced myself to stop smiling and frown instead. "No, I didn't say you shouldn't smile. What is the good news? I'm all ears She asked me. "Uhmm..err" I scratched my hair.. searching for a lie she'll buy. "My father has recovered"I told her. At least, it's also part of the reasons why I'm happy. And the love
Eve's POV The next day, I put on the red bodycon gown that I bought earlier when I went to the supermarket, it matched well with the medium heels that I usually wear to the office. I also put on make-up and brushed up my eyelashes. Oh My God! I knew I was looking differently and stunning maybe because it's not my usual kind of dressing. I admired myself through the mirror, I looked so gorgeous, and the bodycon gown revealed a perfect shape that I didn't know I had. I smiled to myself, hung my small bag on my shoulder, and walked out of my room only to meet Mark on the way. "Whao Eve, I love your outfit" Mark complimented. "Thank you" I smiled cheerfully then allowed him to climb down the stairs then I went after him. "Is that you Eve?" Helen said as she came out of the kitchen "Your driver is here" She announced even before raising her head to look at me. "Oh My God" Her mouth dropped. "Don't flatter me. I am already flattered" I said. "Where did yo
Eve's POV I don't know where this courage came from all of a sudden or maybe I understand the true meaning of 'dating' now. I was free to do whatever I wanted to do with him since we were distance away from the company...Liam on the other hand, do not just care if any of colleagues sees us together.We had lunch together, took some lovely pictures. We had alot of fun. Later, he suggested that it was time to drive back to the office but he drove pass the office instead. "Where are we going to Liam?" I asked him. "My place" He replied.."But...but.." "They can take care of themselves at the office. I'm the CEO afterall" He said with his hand over my neck and the other turning the steering. "Just say you are taking me to your place, so that I can work for you?" I asked him, sarcastically. "What Eve no, so that we can have some time together before you go back to that man's place" He said.. referring to his father as that man. "I know right" I sighed then r
Liam's POV We moved to the living room quietly while Mark was still waiting for a response from us. "You are right Mark" I told him. He smiled and glared at us again. "I love Eve" I added. "I love Liam too" Eve said slowly. Mark opened his mouth wide then finally mouthed 'Wow'. "But you are not gonna tell Dad right?" I asked him. "No, why will do that. I will not" Mark said. "I... I think I need to leave now" Eve picked up her bag and I escorted her to the door. "See you tomorrow Liam"she said to me. "Don't worry about anything at all okay? I would take of it" I told her; was about to kiss her on forehead but she moved away and left the house. I returned to meet Mark. "Mark. That's it. I just can't help it... I'm in love with Eve" I said picking up my shirt from the couch as I put it on. "Obviously, but despite the fact that she's still literally our step mom?" "Ew Mark, it doesn't sound good that way. And she's leaving Dad soon.. we just need
Eve's POV "Now I know why you are always dressing gorgeously these days" Mark said, that morning when I was about to leave for work. I met him in the living room and I was just coming down from the stairs.. I more a new cooperate office and applied just a little make up. "Good morning and thank you..." I said to him, blushing secretly. "Do you know that my brother actually loves when a girl dresses..." "Shiii" I shushed him. when I saw Helen coming out of the kitchen with a tray. "Why did you both stop talking as soon as I came in?" She asked, looking at the both of us suspiciously. Mark glared at me and I mouthed to him..: "She's not aware" "Nothing. Talking about random things"Mark answered Helen, who obviously didn't believe. "I'll like to know what that random stuff is all about" Helen said. "Oh is that for me?" I took the glass cup filled with juice that was in the tray that she was holding, then I gulped it at once and return the cup.. "Okay bye.." I s
The wedding day. *Eve's POV Today is finally the D - day, I spoke to Liam over the phone; that morning; he said romantic and sweet words and wishes too. We just couldn't wait to see eachother soon. ** Even after the make over artist was done making me look like a queen; my friends still helped in restyling my hair and dress.. They were all over me. Soon, it was time to get out of the hotel and heed to the wedding hall. ** The car door was opened for me.. Woah! Everyone is here. Liam and I recent photoshoot were pasted everywhere, including in on a bill board. They yelled 'Congratulations' and took several pictures of me as I walked gently into the hall with Janet and Helen at my both sides, looking stunning as well. ** The bride arrival was announced, I sighted my father, he seemed to be the happiest. I took a deep sigh as I headed toward the alter where Liam already was. He was looking more handsome, yeah! that's my husband to be. Liam smiled at
Eve's POV "One more year to get out of college and make this course serve as my side occupation" I sighed tiredly after lectures that day. "Same here, it's definitely gonna serve as a side occupation" Helen agreed with me. Yeah we already have a main job waiting for us out there. "Uhm, well... and as for me, it's gonna be my main occupation. Gosh I worked really hard for this" Janet said. "I'm so happy for you Janet, you would be a graduate in only few months time" I said and she smiled. Okay..so here in college, we usually stay together except if our partners are around though. We walked together and Helen sudden recieved a phone call and she exclaimed into the phone; "Really? What??" "Is something wrong?" I asked her when she ended the call. "Yes Eve..we have to get home quickly. Someone broke into our apartment" Helen told us. "What?" I exclaimed. I don't get why Janet do not look really surprised though, she also exclaimed 'What?' after me.
Eve's POV With tears in his eyes, he blessed our relationship. He apologised a million times for everything he has done. Seriously, assuming he had s*x forcefully with me, his apology wouldn't solve anything at all. We left Mr Maya's place later in the evening, at least when everything was a little bit settled and cleared. And before we left the mansion, Mr Maya spoke to us as if we were never ever gonna see him forever. He shared his property and wealth, offered us reputable positions in his companies, told us that distance doesn't affect anything at all.. he said whenever we need help, we must not hesitate to let him know. And by the way, Liam and Mark weren't able to convince their father not to travel. Then boom one day, he took his flight and left the country. I hope he gets the clear hands and mind, new him.. Since that's what he wants, we would just left him be and escorted him to the airport. All of us; his sons, Robert, Helen and I. Another shocking news was that Ja
Eve's POV " I need to start a life afresh, I'ld come back new. I already told my P.A to book a flight and get my versa. I'm travelling. I'm leaving this country for the benefit of everyone" He told us then continue.. "I would leave my companies to your care Liam, Mark can work under the company if he wants; Eve too..and even Helen and Robert... probably when they are done with college. Liam I'm sorry I didn't bother about you since you were little even up to the time you graduated. I have failed as good father" He said. "Father, no don't repeat that" Mark said. " I owe you all alot yet I do not feel like I have done enough to show how sorry I am or to cover up my mistakes" He spoke slowly and looked at me. "Eve, request anything at all from me. I would grant them all, I honestly promise" Mr Maya said. I nodded slowly. "I..I contacted your father and wanted to make things up, I'm glad he has recovered, yet I wish to refund the settled bills" He added.. "I.. I was
Eve's POVAfter we just had breakfast that morning; "Mark said my father hasn't been himself lately, he barely even go to his office too" Liam said. "Something worst? side effects?..oops! As a result of the whole issue" "Yeah. I think it's just regret and dejection. It's normal if he's truly sorry. Mark also said that he has been lamenting even after being told that he can go scort-free" Liam said. "Ohh" I mouthed. "I hope he'ld get over it soon" "I'm going there today to check up on him" "Can...can I come with you?" I asked him. "Uhm..." "He's obviously a changed person now, I'll go there as a visitor not his ex wife or something else" I told Liam. "You are not his ex wife" He touched my jaw. "Okay let's say.. I'm going there only because I would love to see Helen and Robert.." "Should I reintroduce you to my father as my girlfriend?" "Err..." "Are you ready?" "Don't you think it's still early to tell him?" I said. "I don't think so but if
Liam's POV "I have been through thick and tough, I.. I drugged your father, we hid our relationship, we met and fell in love in the most complicated way. I think I should start all over again, a new life elsewhere and you too" Eve said. "What are you talking about Eve? We are very much compatible now. There is no more situationship, you were not even married. We are good to go now Eve"I said holding her hand..almost pleading. "Yes we are" She responded, and suddenly hit her head. "What? Then why do you wanna break up with me?" "Gosh, what was I thinking when I said those break up words to you" She said, I was confused and surprised at the same time. "You ..you don't mean it" I asked. "No, I do not mean it Liam. A while ago, a negative thought niggled at me...making me think it's better we start a new life apart" She said.. "No Eve, let's leave the past in the past life and start a new life together" I said, staring at her..and she smiled.. I sighed in rel
Liam's POV "I just left Mrs Pitt's place, There's no video" I told Mark over the phone as I drove away from Mrs Pitts place, I left Janet there but I threatened Mrs Pitts that I would definitely come back for her. I'm not sure though, I just need to take care of my family first. "No evidence?" Mark exclaimed. "None" I answered again."I think we should ..uhm just let it go" Mark suggested exactly what was on my mind. "I'm so not trying to pertain or support what he has done but there's no proof, we sure know what it will result into if he goes to the police and turns himself in" I spoke, with one hand guiding my phone on my ear and the other turning the steering. "I invited the family doctor" Mark said. "Why? Is anyone Ill?" "Not at all but you know our family doctor is closer to us, I thought we could confine in him; I also know what's Wong with father is beyond ordinary severe sexual urges" He briefly explained. "Are you really gonna cut..?" I heard him g
Eve's POV I woke up early the next day and almost flinched out of the bed because we had to go to work that morning. "We can take a break" Liam said behind me, I turned to look at him.. "Good morning love/ good morning.." We said at the same time. He came closer to me and kissed my forehead; "How was your night?" I asked, looking up to his face. "It was fine" He said smiling widely. I couldn't detect that gloomy look; so I accepted that he had a nice sleep. I smiled back at him. "Did you say we should take a break from work?" I asked him and he nodded in affirmation. "We won't go to the office yet today is gonna be a very long day" He said. "What's your move?" I asked him. "Meeting Mrs Pitts of course" He responded. "Yeah, I know... I mean how? There's gotta be a plan or something, how are you gonna confront her?" "I'm just gonna confront her~directly but she won't see it coming; trust me. Reverse won't be the case okay?" He said, placing his hand on my
Liam's POV After she picked up, a few things she might need, she bid Helen and Robert 'Bye'.. yet she assured them that she'll come visiting. I have never been comfortable with her living under my father's roof. I drove to my place almost absentmindedly.. fresh tears clouded in my tears. Indeed blood is thicker than water. I didn't expect a single tear to drop from my eyes. "I need to rest, you too; do" I said, to her when we arrived at my place.We just completed one phase out of three phases. The three phases are divorce/seperation phase, the threat/those videos and finally to tell him that I'm having an affair with Eve, and I possibly want to spend the rest of my life with her. "I'm sorry"Eve said to me again, then wiped my tears with her cold palm." I'ld be fine" I told her then retired to my bedroom.***** Eve's POV After he left, I threw myself tiredly on the chair..but I was breathing too fast, so I had to just pause and i took a very deep breathe in then