Warm hands were gently caressing her hair. Eve still remembered something her professor in Psychology once told the class. He said that people often love someone because they can fulfill what they lack and crave as a child through that person. She grew up lonely and lacking of love, care, and warmth from her own father. That wasn’t entirely how it started. though she barely remembers the details, the family she first knew was full of love and laughter. Her dad still loved her and her mom. And her mom still wasn’t depressed. She didn’t know how, why, and when did everything start crumbling down. All she remembered was that certain night. It was raining and thundering loud. Her mother lays on the floor, pills scared along around her. She was catching her breath and was pleading with her to come and get her father. But her dad was not home. And at her mom’s deathbed, all she had was her five-year-old daughter who only knows how to cry and call her daddy. She may
“Rape then murder. Lucas Levin was hunted by the police due to that crime… “Rape then murder. Lucas Levin was hunted by the police due to that crime… “Rape then murder. Lucas Levin was hunted by the police due to that crime… Eve was shaken by what she heard. That disturbing fact had made her unable to think. From her sleep, she heard faint sounds of voices talking from a distance. Since she was aware that besides Simon, no one will come by, she already guessed it was him. She was also tempted by the strong aroma of brewed coffee coming from the kitchen. Thus, she got up, wanting to join the two. At first, she was worried she still cannot stand up properly. She even considered giving up the idea if she couldn’t since it would be so embarrassing if she still asked Lucas to carry her. Yet, her face brightened entirely when she propped her feet on the floor and stand up. She can already stand! With a smile on her lips, she excitedly walked to
CHAPTER 45 The Heirta Corporation was as deep and as wide as the ocean. No one can ever be sure of how powerful they are. Among the corporations running in the city, they were the ones who were on top of the hierarchy. Besides the fact that they held enormous wealth, it was said that they were also involved in the underground business. Some rumors told that they were, in fact, a mafia family. And that they were well deep-rooted in the underground world. Because of this, no one ever really dared to slight them. People both respected and feared the Heirta Family. Also, the late chairman before the current one had been so cruel and strict. Not only to his employees but even to his family. To the extent that his own son and wife had run away from him despite the lifelong wealth and power, he could offer. His grandson, who grew up with him, like his father also left home when he was 19. And since then, no one really saw him. it was said that he doesn’t want to
The cigarette smoke, the strong scent of liquor, and the mixture of perfumes overwhelmed Eve’s nose with familiarity. Perhaps, it had been several days since she last came here. Ever since she chooses Lucas, she never thought of coming back here again. in the first place, she went in here with the purpose of getting pregnant. Yet, she already has Lucas, right? But after overhearing his conversation with Simon this morning, she knew she needed to dig deeper. She tried searching online for information regarding Lucas. Yet, there was none—literally, nothing. And it was the oddest thing since in a modern time like this, who else doesn’t have even a single social media account? Thus, she came here. The only place where she can gather information. “Piacere…” Eve jumped on her own feet when she felt a hand snaking in her waist. She instinctively pushed whoever that person was, preparing to either smack him or slap him straight to the face. Yet, when she turned around, the person behind
It wasn’t hard to determine what Lucas was feeling right now. For with just the dark and heavy aura he was emitting, it was already enough for Simon to feel nervous. On the way home, Lucas had been excited and impatient to see Eve. Sometimes, Simon just wondered if he really was excited or was just scared of coming home and finding out that Eve was gone. Now, he can understand why. this was the second time that Eve disappeared without a word. After contacting many of his connections, Simon’s eyes stopped on the screen of his cell phone. On it was a video playing. Turning to Lucas who was restless, he spoke. “Lucas. I think I know where she is right now.” Handing him his cell phone, Lucas reached for it. in just a second, his grip tightened on it and it was on the verge of being crumpled to pieces. On the screen was a video of Eve and Shai dancing so wildly on Piacere. But it wasn’t what made him furious. It was the fact that some men were already beh
Two people’s hearts raced together, faster than the motorcycle that took them away from the noise of the city. Eve was hugging Lucas from behind. Not because she was afraid of falling from the motorcycle, but because she just wanted to feel him. Be it to feel his warmth or his body, she doesn’t care. His presence was enough for her. With their bodies leaning on each other, her heart rammed against his same pace beating heart. “This must be what lovers felt when they were with the one they love. Racing hearts…” Eve thought. Feeling Eve leaning her head on his back, a smile slowly crept on Lucas’s lips. He purposely speeded, making her hug him even tighter. “Won’t you ask where we’re going?” he asked loudly. Eve watched the blurry places they passed by without much thought and answered, “I don’t mind where ever. As long as you’re with me.” Like a little girl, Lucas blushed. Though it was his ear that reddened instead of his cheeks. Grinning, he repli
The bonfire sparked fiercely. Though it provided the two weary and soaked people the comfort of warmth, being in each other’s arms was enough to give warmth to each other. perhaps, this was one of the wonders of love. Even a freezing cold heart can be melted down by the fire from someone’s heart. Eve was leaning on Lucas’s chest, while he encircled her in his arms. None was speaking. and they were contented with just watching the bonfire blaze before them and listening to each other’s heartbeats. Together with the sounds of the waves and the crackling sound of the fire’s sparkle, it sounded so peaceful for both of them. However, Eve was bothered. Only five days were left. She needed to leave Lucas and return to her father. Or else, both of them will suffer. Diverting her eyes up at him, she stared at his handsome face. though his handsomeness was elaborated with his ragged and ruthless look, tonight, he seemed genuinely happy. That little happiness that sh
“I’m pregnant.” In a small and almost whispering voice, Eve blurted out. She need not to check again whether she just read the results wrong to make sure she wasn’t mistaken. That it wasn’t two lines but only one on the small screen. She felt it in herself too. her body was slowly changing despite it being only two weeks since something happened between him and Lucas. That time when this life inside her womb may have been created… With her cold and trembling hand, she dropped the pregnancy kit and caressed her lower belly. Inside her was a life. A life she and Lucas created. Finally, her goal was fulfilled. She was pregnant. Now, she had a reason to cancel the wedding with the Heirta Family. But why wasn’t she feel fulfilled or satisfied? Instead, it seemed as if the world had fallen towards her. what’s with the cold feet and sadness in her eyes? Isn’t this what she wanted? Perhaps, it is. Perhaps, she was just regretful. For since she wa
Eve dropped her hand holding the phone to her side. Breathing deeply several times to calm herself, she decided to go out of the bathroom now. however, as she unlocked the door and pulled it open, her eyes widened in surprise by who she saw. Her lips tremble again as she stared at those pair of raven-black eyes. “L-Lucas…” Did he hear it? Did he already know she was leaving him? that she’s betraying him? That she’s planning to take their child away from him? Her heart pounded so hard that all she couldEve dropped her hand holding the phone to her side. Breathing deeply several times to calm herself, she decided to go out of the bathroom now. however, as she unlocked the door and pulled it open, her eyes widened in surprise by who she saw. Her lips tremble again as she stared at those pair of raven-black eyes. “L-Lucas…” Did he hear it? Did he already know she was leaving him? that she’s betraying him? That she’s planning to take their child aw
Like… Why was he here? How did he know about Theo? Why was he out when he was supposed to be in prison? Why… would he suddenly show up in a renowned party such as this when he’s just some hot hunk who might not be able to afford it? Wait. In the first place, Lucas Levin wasn’t some ordinary man to begin with. But if he wasn’t an ordinary man, then who exactly was he? Turning around, what Eve saw first was a well-dressed man’s body in an expensive black tux that proudly revealed his broad chest and square shoulders. Then slowly, with quivering eyes, she looked up at him.
“You aren’t my father’s mistress, too right? that’s why he let you in?” “Prrrkkk! WHAT THE HELL EVE?!” Shia stood up, eyes were almost popping out of her eye sockets with what she just heard. Of course, she’s a flirt but she won’t ever flirt with an old man! especially, Eve’s father. Although Shia’s face had paled so much from what she just said, Eve just crossed her legs as if she said nothing wrong and looked at her. “I am just stating a possibility. My dad would never let a stranger into his house for no reason. And if you’re his mistress, it will be no surprise since you are beautiful and a real catch. I would even love to live with you rather than his mistress, Livia.” In disbelief, Shia was left speechless. She sat on her chair, gobbling up all the wine left from her glass, and gawked at Eve with wide eyes. She
In your house?” “In. Their. House.” Eve put emphasis on her words since after all, she long had refused to call this place her own house/ home. Shia paused for a moment but replied as she blinked her long lashes away. “Well, I had my own ways…” “You aren’t my father’s mistress, too right? that’s why he let you in?” “Prrrkkk! WHAT THE HELL EVE?!” Shia stood up, eyes were almost popping out of her eye sockets with what she just heard. Of course, she’s a flirt but she won’t ever flirt with an old man! especially, Eve’s father.
Eve was awakened by an adorable angel-like boy in front of her. He looked somewhat annoyed, probably because she didn’t wake up only until he raised his voice. She also noticed that his tiny hands were cupping her cheeks. “Mommy is such a sleepy-head,” he grumbled with pouted lips. And instead of feeling scolded, she couldn’t help but giggle. Just when did you see someone scolding as cute as her son? “Fine, fine. Mommy will now get up, alright? Now, get off me,” she said with a laugh that made Theo’s brow crease even more. He’s really pissed now. Watching her like this, Eve had always wondered if Lucas would look the same if ever he gets annoyed too. because thinking back to when they were together, Lucas seemed to never
“You just said what?!” “I said, give me Morris Hierta’s number,” Eve repeated impatiently but it wasn’t what Shia was asking of. Thus, with the same impatient voice, she answered back, “No, not that one. It’s what you said before that.” Eve paused for a moment and thought of what she said before. She even combed her hair using her fingers since she had been thinking a lot since the day that Theo had disappeared. And trying to think further frustrates her. “You mean, me being back here?” “HELL YES!” That was Shias blurt out. It was obvious that she was already sulking for not telling her beforehand. “I’ve been convincing you for like ages to visit me and you never did even for once. And
‘What are you even thinking, Eve Rizzo? Did you just thought that Lucas would come and see Theo?’ 7 “You’re here. I was here to fetch Theo to a dinner but this guard stopped us. You’re not trying to take my grandson away from me, do you?” Eve was chocked by her own self. She could not believe what she just heard. Her father sounded as if sulking. Thus, she laughed. “How could I, dad? I think Theo loves you already. Isn’t it right, Theo?” She looked down at her son who had been waiting to gain her attention. Theo nodded and smiled wide. “Hmm! I love grandpa but I love mommy more! Do you love me too, Mommy?” “Of course! I love my Theo the most!” Eve was about to carry him but then, she was stunned when her father kneeled to level to Theo and then he carried him in his arms again. “Then let’s go! Grandpa will take you to a dinner even you love your mommy more.” Her dad walked away with Theo, giggling guiltily. After recovering fr
This son of hers… sometimes him being so intelligent in words and memory was too troublesome. Even his love for her can be sometimes too much. What was he thinking, trying to catch Lucas so he can bring him back in their home? To what? To let her hug Lucas instead of his picture? “Damn.” Eve cursed under her breath and run even faster. She just wanted to disappear right now. Such embarrassment… she couldn’t take it. As Lucas watch the woman running as she carried a little boy in her arms, he couldn’t help but grit his teeth. He was overwhelmed with mixed emotions. Anger. Disappointment. Longing. And desperation.
Theo. Where do you want to study?” At her question, Theo went and sat beside her, looking at the screen of her laptop. Those were lists of schools where he could study kindergarten. Even before Theo could understand things, Eve had always let him choose things in his life. And just like today, she was letting him pick at what school he’ll study. Although he’s just still five, Theo could already read and understand a lot of words. Though he knew far more than what Eve was aware of. Lifting his eyes at her mother, he pointed at the screen. And Eve read it. “Davidson Academy?”