Leonard gave Eve a stern look that scared her to death. If Henry wasn't there, he would have probably smashed her head against the wall she thought.Leonard began striding toward Eve. She stood her ground and faced him, her chin up. "You are lying. Tell your boss that you are lying," he said in a tone that depicts command.Henry was pacing back and forth, trying to wrap his head around the commotion.Eve smiled and Leo couldn't hide his shocking expression. If he was expecting her to chicken out because of his overshadowing presence then he has no idea who he is dealing with. She is Eve Bloom and will take shit from no one.Eve held up his stare. "I am not lying. You were the one who tried to take advantage of me." she maintained, staring directly into his eyes.She moved away from him and walked up to Henry. "I don't care what you think but this man is cheap and has no ounce of morality. Believe me or not, he was the one who tried to force himself on me. The only way I could resist w
Henry led Eve out of the busy club. He pulled his car from the parking lot and opened the front door for her to hop in. Eve jumped inside the car. Henry mounted the driver's seat and heaved a deep sigh. He turned to Eve who was sitting beside him, trying to wrap the seat belt around her."I'm so sorry for all that happened back there."Eve sighed and began to fondle the glossy stones on her purse. Her head was lowered. "It's okay."Henry put on his seat belt and started the car. Eve reclined in the chair, her gaze was cast on the path ahead of them.Henry gave his nose a little scratch and went on apologising. "When Leonard asked me to invite you, I had my doubts but I felt that since he insisted and since I was going to be there then there was nothing to worry about. I never knew he could pull such an act. I..." he shook his head and gave the speedometer a slight slap with his left hand.He turned to look at Eve and saw her staring through the window. "I'm very sorry Eve," he mumbled
Henry plunged the empty containers inside the plastic bag and threw it at the back seat. Eve gave her forehead a little scratch and thought about the way she had disposed of her container."You don't have to thank me, Eve. I just did the right thing." Henry responded. He pulled out more tissues from the cabinet and passed some to her.She took them and began cleaning her hands. "That meant so much to me. I didn't know what I would have done if you didn't side with me."Henry gave her a loving blink. "I was just doing the right thing." He started the car and they were soon hitting the road."Aren't you worried that Leonard is going to pull out of the partnership?" Eve pointed out."Well, the truth is we are both out. I don't see him being my client anymore." Henry replied."Losing a client like Leonard Barry means losing a lot of cash," Eve said and palmed her forehead with her left hand. "I'm so sorry, it's all my fault.""Oh come on Eve. You don't have to be sorry. It's not your fau
"It skipped my mind, Olivia. I've been so busy that I even forgot about it." Eve lamented. Her left hand was on her forehead while her right hand was holding onto the phone. She was speaking to Olivia."Oh come on Eve. How could you forget your parent's wedding anniversary?" Olivia almost yelled."If my baby sister hadn't called this morning to tell me about the dinner party they were hosting for them, I wouldn't have gotten a hint," Eve said."Well, I'm glad you know about it now. I would have loved to tag along but I'm on a tight schedule."Eve sighed. "It's okay Olivia. I'll just go alone. Jen is occupied too.""Send them my hugs and kisses and don't forget to take gifts along," Olivia said."Of, course," Eve replied with a sigh and hung up.The door to Eve's office was wide open. Henry walked in and saw her scribbling down some notes on a paper."Good morning Eve," he greeted, announcing his presence.Eve allowed the pen to slip out of her hand. She lifted her head. "Good morning
The revving of Henry's car was the signal Eve had been waiting for. She lifted the basket on her centre table and walked out of the house. It was 5 pm on the dot.Henry pulled the car to a stand beside the lawn. Eve stepped out of the room carrying a basket. Henry jumped out of the car and took the basket from her."Thanks," she said. "I'll go and get my bag." she hinted and headed back to the house.Henry placed the basket in the car trunk and was dusting his palms against each other when Eve walked out of the house with her handbag slung around her right arm. She was wearing a gas blue maxi dress with simple black sandals. Henry wore a black sweater on blue plain trousers."Are you good to go?"Eve agreed with a nod and hopped on the front seat. After putting on their seat belts, Henry set the wheels rolling."What did you get for them?" Henry asked."Instead of a cake, I baked some cookies, I bought their favourite wine and yes, there's a coat and a scarf in a bag next to the baske
Everyone seated around the table had a dropped jaw. Mr Bloom was still pointing an aggressive finger toward the door with a tightened jaw."I saidd get out of my house this minute." he thundered. Henry was forced to stand up in fear. He had a blank expression on his face."But sir...what wrong have done?....I..." Henry stammered, his voice rippling.Mr Bloom pointed the finger to his face. "Not a word from you," he warned and motioned with his head to Henry to get out.Mrs Bloom abruptly stood up and leaned toward Mr Bloom. She whispered into her husband's left ear. "What is wrong with you dear? Why are you suddenly asking him to leave?"Mr. Bloom turned to her with bloodshot eyes. "I want this man out of my house this minute. Nobody must question this decision." he thundered. His wife was taken aback.Eve and her siblings were too stunned to speak. What had suddenly gone over their father and why is he being aggressive toward Henry? they wondered. As far as they are concerned, Henry
Mrs Bloom sighed and rose to her feet. She folded her palms before Henry as if she was praying. "I'm sorry son. I don't know what has gotten into my husband. He's not like that." she apologised."Mom is right. We are all surprised that Dad is acting this way." Liam said. Eleanor agreed with a nod.Henry waved his hand down. "It's okay guys. Maybe it's a mood swing or he had a bad day. I understand." he said with a half smile.Mrs Bloom heaved another sigh. "I'll go and talk to him." She turned to Eve. "No one must leave," she warned. Eve agreed with a nod and pulled back her chair. She sat. Henry sighed and reluctantly crashed beside her.Henry leaned toward Eve and whispered into her left ear. "I can still leave. It's not a big deal.""My mom said no one must leave," she replied to everyone's hearing. An awkward silence took over the room.Eleanor decided to break the awkward silence hovering around the dining. "Does anyone know why dad acted the way he did?""It's freaking me out.
"You knew my father?" Henry asked with a surprised expression taking over his face."Richard Carter and I were not just high school buddies. We attended the same college before our fallout." Mr Bloom replied.Henry and Eve exchanged glances. "Fall out?" asked a confused Eve.Her father nodded and went on. Mrs Bloom who heard a part of the story from her husband a while ago was the only one who wasn't displaying any element of surprise."Richard and I were the best of friends. Sadly, we had a fallout and it's all because of him." Mr Bloom said and gave Henry a hard stare. Henry's face was reminding him of Richard and his treachery."On our final day in college, Richard and I came up with a business idea but couldn't put it on the line because we were both these struggling young guys. Then the moment we had been waiting for finally came. Some investors showed up at school and decided to give all final year students a chance to put their business ideas to display." Liam dropped his plat