The spacious lavish room was equipped with expensive baroque furniture, a king-size bed in the middle with a golden chandelier hanging from the ceiling, and huge French windows with thick silk drapes pinned neatly on the side welcoming the golden stream to illuminate the marbled floor. An array of antique showpieces on the vintage wooden shelves, some cryptic but exquisite paintings hung on the wall but ignoring all these fancy items, a pair of brown eyes were riveted on the small balcony, gazing at it with deep curiosity. Unable to rein it, Evelyn padded there and opened the doors hurriedly before stepping outside.Dylan smiled, just like he expected.Evelyn plopped on the swing. Coiling her fingers around the metallic chains, she started swinging while giggling to herself. Her smile was the key to his happiness. Dylan was aware of how much his little wifey adored the swings so he made sure to arrange one for her.Fate wasn’t merciful to him because the ship had already sailed by the
Her heels clicked against the granite floor as Evelyn descended the stairs while clutching her purse and headed to the car.Reaching the gates, she was welcomed by a grumpy Hunter who was standing while holding the door open for her. Evelyn decided not to rebel this time as she already raised roofs with her ear-piercing scream. It was because the moment she stepped out of her room, she was greeted with judging eyes which meant everybody was aware of it.Climbing inside the car, Hunter rounded to get to the driver seat. Evelyn expected Dylan in the car but there was no one inside. Hunter, on the other hand, pressed the gas and kicked off the car.He glanced at the rear-view mirror and did notice Evelyn who was throwing surreptitious glances at him but he deliberately ignored her. The man held no rights because she was his Madam but he couldn’t help but be mad at her.Evelyn saw him ignoring her so she decided to break the ice. She cleared her throat and scooted forward.“Uhmm, good mor
“Hey!!”Evelyn glared at Dylan who gently pushed her inside the elevator and before she could object and pressed the buttons.“What do you think you’re doing?”Dylan turned to her; his jaw twitched.“Going with you. I came here to attend the meeting together. Moreover, those jerks were giving me a headache.” He sneered and fished out his phone. Evelyn scoffed. She crossed her arms and leaned on the metallic wall.“Don’t lie. You were enjoying the attention of those bees perving on you.”Dylan smirked. He got the tenor of her sarcastic comment.She was jealous.And he fucking loved it.“Who chases bees when I have a gorgeous butterfly with iridescent wings?” He husked in a deep voice. Evelyn looked away; her cheeks turned scarlet.Suddenly it dawned on her. This was the perfect time to apologize to him.Evelyn was in a bind. It was because even though she decided to ask for his forgiveness since she was ashamed of her previous action she didn’t want to do it in the open. It may sound w
Evelyn and Dylan reached the conference hall which was equipped with people who welcomed the couple with raging eyes. The duo was forty minutes late but the moment Dylan stepped in, their bravura disappeared. No one dared to scold them and simply proceeded with the meeting. That’s the power the Mafia held. Even Evelyn consented to it.When Hunter said Dylan has everything in check, he meant that.Evelyn spotted Theodore in the room who despite being dubious as he had witnessed Dylan dragging her didn’t say anything. He simply smiled at her which she returned gladly. She hated herself for hugging Dylan but she was also a human. And just like everyone else, she had a weak moment so it wasn’t a big deal.But it’s easier to be said than done. Evelyn tried to stay calm. She floated her ideas but her voice was trembling. She kept fumbling but tried to cover it. The people over there even snickered at her clumsiness which brought tears to her eyes. Evelyn couldn’t handle it anymore, she was
To avoid Dylan, Evelyn kept herself extremely busy. Holding meetings, attending conferences, and having debates and discussions nonstop, doing everything that would stray her mind off him. His presence was fucking up her mind. She was losing control. That day, when they hugged she didn’t give it much thought but now she was embarrassed. He was playing with her mind and she was letting him. So, she came up with the best solution, sticking close to Theodore.Theodore like a love-struck boy helped her in her plans. He was already enchanted by her beauty and when Evelyn started spending more time with him, he fell deeply in love with her. He followed her every command but his father, Dominique turned hostile. He was impressed with Evelyn but she was being too nosy. She wouldn’t restrain from scolding his employees for even minute detail and that too in front of him. Enraged by her punctilious nature, his people demanded her to make her understand. Dominique did try but Evelyn neither paid
“Yeah, I live with my Mom and Dad.”Evelyn continued telling her family tree to Theodore who was busy staring at her with his cheek resting on his right fist. His eyes caressed her face, smiling at her very expression. The way she scrunches her nose, her lips forming a pout and the way she smiles while recalling some funny incidents, the man noticed each and every detail with keen interest. Theodore was entranced with her beauty. Evelyn chose a blue colored knee-length dress for the night and matched it with black sandals. She left her hair open and neatly pinned it with a beautiful hair tie. A silver chain dangling from her neck and pearl studs in her ears made her look more appealing and drop-dead gorgeous.Theodore was scared but still, he mustered up the courage and asked Evelyn to go on a date. To his surprise, she agreed since apart from Dylan, she knew no one here so it was good to have company. Besides Evelyn considered him only a friend but it was more than a friendly hangout
Evelyn was roused with the most heartbreaking news that someone had shot Dominique Blanchett. It was a deadly attack.Evelyn was shocked out of her wits. She wasted no time and rushed to the hospital where she was met with a sobbing wife who was crying helplessly in her son’s embrace. They were no other than Mrs. Blanchett and Theodore. Theodore was fighting hard to control his tears while consoling his broken mother.Evelyn took baby steps in their direction, her eyes turning misty.“What happened, Theo?” She asked Theodore who immediately turned stiff as a board as soon as he heard her. Fear crept in his eyes but he pushed it back and turned to face her.“I-I don’t know. Someone shot him last night. Dylan was the one who took him to the hospital.” He replied to her. Evelyn furrowed her brows. But then it hit her.“Was that why he was calling me yes-”“Yeah,” Theodore answered her query. Evelyn cast her eyes down. Guilt jabbed her hard.“But I don’t blame you, Evelyn. It’s fine-”“It
Dylan whispered in a deadly tone and covered her mouth with his large palm. Apprehension groped her as he glared into her scared eyes.“There is something very important that I need to tell you Eve and for that, you need to listen to me.” His voice was thick and demanded obedience. Evelyn wanted to rebel but his stern expression doused her confidence. She found herself nodding.Once he was sure, Dylan slowly removed his palm from her mouth but didn’t let go of her face. Instead, he cupped her right cheek and glided his thumb over her jawline.Evelyn shuddered and tried to move away but a low growl seized her movement. She looked at him, waiting for him to share that important matter but Dylan was busy marveling at her beauty. His gaze roved all over her face but lingered a little longer on her cheery lips.Rage sparked in her heart as he was gawking at her like a pervert.“What it is?“, she gritted with a clenched jaw.“Whatever happened last night wasn’t your fault so stop beating yo
5 years later“Breakfast is ready kids,” Evelyn shouted as she settled the pot filled with hot stew in the middle of the dining table.These past years brought nothing but boundless happiness for Evelyn and Dylan. Evelyn was hesitant to leave San Francisco so Dylan settled here only and took her to his mansion. Since they both were already married so it wasn’t a problem. Evelyn’s parents and Maria stayed in Evelyn’s villa and they used to come to visit them often. Dylan and Evelyn were blessed with two kids. Evelyn had Grace immediately as Dylan was determined to have a kid with her. And just last year they both got blessed with a beautiful baby boy, Chris.“Coming Mom,”A sigh escaped her lips when she heard her four kids shouting in unison. Placing her hands on her waist, Evelyn glared at her children who were busy playing video games with two grown-ass men, they were none other than her husband and her best friend. Evelyn huffed and sauntered towards them before standing in front o
“D-Dylan, listen to me,”Evelyn mewled as she buried her face in his toned chest. Dylan on the other hand stormed out of her office while holding her tightly in his arms.Evelyn died in embarrassment as her staff watched the duo with open mouths. Dylan stopped near the car and opened the door with his one hand before placing her carefully on the passenger seat.“Dylan, where are we going?” Evelyn queried but he didn’t bother replying to her and fastened her seatbelt before slamming the door shut. Evelyn was gobsmacked but she quickly tried opening the doors only to find them locked. Huffing, she crossed her arms beneath her breasts and glared at looked at Dylan who climbed inside and kickstarted the car.The car rolled onto the cobbling pathway. Evelyn was awestruck as she gaped at the magnificent mansion. Dylan brought her to his house. He quickly got out and soon rounded to her side. Evelyn removed the seatbelt and tried to step down but Dylan beat her to it as he again scooped her
Three weeks passed in a blur. Just like the calmness after a raging storm, everyone got their respective endings. While it was shocking and disastrous for Xander, Evelyn received a happy end but it didn’t include Dylan. She gave priority to her family.Evelyn returned to her mansion with her parents and Maria. Dylan didn’t stop her but she had seen the pain in her eyes when she decided to part ways. Xander snatched the days she had asked Dylan to figure out her feelings. There was still a small part of her heart that was deterred to accept him. It was still scared of Dylan and there was nothing wrong with that. He has given her enough reasons to back out. Evelyn was grateful to him for saving her mother’s life but she doesn’t want to reward him with her devotion. She still was reluctant in taking such a huge step.Marriage is a sacred bond that not only relies on love but trust and understanding. And the cornerstone should be respecting each other. Her marriage was a damp squib, Dylan
Xander couldn’t believe his eyes. The girl standing in front of him was not his Eve but...“Giselle?”He whispered, still in a trance as he removed her veil with trembling fingers and lifted her chin to look at her face. But no sooner their eyes clashed, than rage swelled inside his heart.“Yes sweetheart,” Giselle uttered and flashed him a smirk.Flashback“What are you waiting for, Boss? Let’s blow her brains out. She is no longer useful and if she lives then she will only be a nuisance for us.” Hunter whined and looked at Dylan who unlike him was relaxed. Giselle on the other hand was horrified.“NO!! PLEASE. I did what you said. I also helped you rescue Mrs. Clarke. Please don’t kill me.” She cried and grabbed Hunter’s legs but he jerked her off.“My gun opened your mouth, bitch. Shame on you, despite being a woman you let a man exploit another woman. Helped him in his nasty plan, and let him hold her mother hostage, in your own fucking home. You sold your morals over a few bucks
Clutching her heavy gown, Evelyn alighted the car keeping her gaze on the floor. She acted according just as Brandon told her and till now was successful in tricking Xander’s people who were appointed to keep a keen eye on her. A bunch of girls quickly came forward and helped her with her long flower veil. Evelyn raised her head, and a scowl appeared on her face as she expected media and hustle and bustle but the place was eerily silent. Still frowning, she lifted her head. Her jaw dropped as instead of the church, she was in front of a humongous and marvelous villa.Frightened, she looked at the girl who was standing beside her. Her eyes lit up as she was none other than Sara.“Sara?” she whispered, still not able to believe her eyes.“Don’t worry Ma’am, you’re safe,” Sara chirped and pointed her finger to the front. Evelyn followed her eyes only to see Joseph climbing out of her car. He was her chauffeur and she didn’t even realize it.A chuckle escaped her mouth which they both ret
“Move.”Brandon growled as the female bodyguards who were assigned to guard Evelyn’s room blocked his way.“I am sorry Sir but no one is allowed inside.” One of them replied in a professional tone. They had strict orders not to let anyone enter the room without Xander’s permission.Brandon smirked and tilted his head to the left.“Can you tell them to move?” He spoke. Those two women frowned and followed his gaze to see whom he was talking to. A shocking gasp flew out of their mouth and they spat blood when Brandon slit their throats in one swift move. Both the women unstably succumbed to death. Their blood spattered staining his white suit but he wasn’t a tinge bit bothered as he pushed away their dead bodies and nodded at Aaron who quickly came out of his hide spot and began his work to hide those corpses.Brandon dropped his gaze to his coat. A scowl marred his face.“Fuck!!” He gritted and immediately wrenched out his coat and threw it on those women.“Hide it too. We can’t leave
“Get down Eve,” Xander spoke in a stern tone as he eyed the stubborn girl who was sitting beside him. Evelyn ignored him and kept her eyes fixed on the window following the trails of the water droplets cascading down the glass pane.Xander was keen on executing his plan. The demons inside his head had no mercy for any of the wrongdoers. Xander couldn’t afford the slightest mistake, especially at this crucial point, so he decided to be his sole companion on his journey. Xander didn’t want to rely either on Brandon or Giselle whom he had assigned to keep Mrs. Clarke in check. He took everything in his hand and to expedite his plans, he forcefully brought Evelyn to the shop to buy her a wedding dress despite the raging storm.“I am asking you one last time, get down. Don’t provoke me to use force.” He grated, his hold tightening on the steering wheel.Evelyn on the other hand snorted and turned to face him, “What more can you do other than force me? You stooped so low that you threatened
“Finally home,” Giselle sang and chuckled to herself before turning off the engine. Undoing the seatbelt, she alighted her brand-new Mercedes. Her gaze sparkled as they raked over her giant opulent possession. It was the latest model and she was able to get her hands on it. Tracing her fingers over the tinted windows, she smiled and headed inside her apartment. The bounce in her walk exuded her joy.Instilling the key in the hole, she twisted the knob and entered her room which was swathed with darkness. Giselle stretched her hand to turn on the switches and then proceeded to lock the door. Stepping out of her heels, she jogged to the living room.“Ahh!! I am tired-OH MY GOD!!”A horrifying shriek escaped her mouth when her gaze fell on the tall, muscular intruder who was ensconced on her black leather couch, with one leg resting over his knee.“You were dead,” She murmured not believing her eyes. Dylan on the other hand smirked at her petrified state.“Thanks to your prayers that I a
“W-What?”Xander broke down in cold sweats. Every cell of his body buzzed with terror. Brandon watched him with a quizzical expression.“What what? Haven’t you locked Aunt Maria and Evelyn in their rooms?”Xander closed his eyes, relief washed over him. Brandon frowned, something was fishy.“Uhmm, that’s necessary. Evelyn would run away and Aunt Maria is not on my side so I have to do that. I told you not to worry, I will make everything right.” Xander quickly spoke and forwarded his legs to leave the room, not to prolong this conversation but Brandon jogged to him and grabbed his forearm from behind.“I am not done yet. Why Mr. Clarke is on your side?” He threw another question but Xander dodged it.“I told you to leave everything to me.” He reiterated and yanked his hand away from his hold, “You don’t trust me and I don’t have any intention of winning your trust either. All I want is to protect Evelyn and I will do that no matter what. But since you’re her friend, I consider it my r