Eve lowered the spoon and turned away. So Mira invited her to a feast so she could seduce her to speak? Mira cleared her throat loudly and Eve turned to face her with a fake smile."I mean, does my husband go out with new friends? Maybe a particular friend?"Eve went for her glass of wine."It's okay if you don't want to answer," Mira said with a smile and grabbed an apple from the small fruit basket."Well, Dane is one friend I know Henry can't do without. I'm not sure he had other friends that he relates with as he does with Dane." Eve replied."They are like brothers," Mira affirmed.Mira reclined on the sofa and crossed her legs. "Our marriage was an arranged one and that's why it seems as if I don't know much about him even though we've been married for three years," she revealed.The spoon slipped from Eve's right hand. She hummed. Her guess was right and she could tell that Mira was insecure.Mira continued speaking. "So Eve, I'll appreciate it if you don't hide anything from
Eve slowly lifted her head to look at the woman sitting beside her. It was several minutes past the time she made the confession and a deafening silence ensued.Mira was facing the wall and Eve gasped after noticing that the woman's eyes were fixated on the wall, unblinking.She must have slipped into a shock, Eve concluded. She stretched out her hand in her bid to touch Mira's left thigh but quickly withdrew it when the thought of receiving a backlash taunted her."I'm sorry." She mumbled and stared at the food on the table. The dishes were getting cold and Eve knew that none of them was going to touch them again.As a woman, she knew the confession was going to provoke emotions in Mira but she had already made up her mind to take whatever insults the woman was going to throw at her because, in situations like this, the women were always blamed so she won't be surprised if Henry gets spared.Meanwhile, Mira was trying very hard to keep up her disguise. Even though she wasn't Henry's
Eve agreed with a nod. Of course, Mira didn't see it coming but the hate club had suggested that she take advantage of the opportunity to tell Mira everything, especially because the woman doesn't reside in the city."I wanted to know about Henry's work and schedule but it appears I learnt much more," Mira said and opened her palms wide open before Eve with a sad smile.Eve finally looked the woman straight in the face. In her mind, she commended Mira for her composure. Other women would have dragged her to filth, hurled insults at her or created a scene but Mira was sitting beside her, trying to analyze the predicament.Fuck! Henry doesn't deserve such a good woman Eve concluded and stroked her forehead. Mira was still speaking. "I thought that maybe as his assistant, you would help me with all the information I need so that I could keep up with his schedule from Hong kong. I've asked him on several occasions but Henry always felt that it wasn't necessary to inform me. According to
Eve made her way out of the private lounge pressing her bag to her tummy. She kept taking languish steps towards the elevator without lifting her head.After walking out of that private lounge, Eve felt as if a large burden had been lifted off her chest. Finally, she could breathe the air that comes with a free conscience. However, she couldn't imagine the distress her revelation will bring to Mira's life.Eve was about to step into the elevator when she bumped into a man. Her bag landed on the floor. Without lifting her head to look at the man she accidentally hit, Eve mumbled a 'sorry' and knelt to grab her bag from the floor.The man quickly slipped into a corner. "Eve?" he muttered under his breath wondering who she came to see that afternoon in the restaurant.His question was answered when he saw Mira walking toward the elevator a few minutes after Eve got in. He remained in the corner and roved his eyes around, wondering about the possibility that both women had an encounter.H
Henry parted his lips and was about to speak when Mira charged toward him, dropped her purse on the table and sent a hard slap on his left cheek.The act caused Dane to jump out of the chair. "I'll take my leave now," he said and vanished.It was now a family affair and Dane knew he had to exit. The slap was a confirmation that Mira actually met up with Eve and must have been fed lots of information.Henry stared at the raging woman standing before him. She was taking deep breaths and looking like a predator that was about to pounce on its prey.He stroked his left cheek and clenched his jaw. "Did you slap me?""Maybe I can do that again," Mira replied and lifted her left palm.Henry's eyes widened in horror. He wouldn't be surprised if she sends another slap across his cheek. She was burning with rage."I'm so disappointed in you Henry. Yes, I've always known you to be bad but I never thought you could be this rouge."Henry shook his head and placed both his hands on the table. Now,
"I'm ready sir," Henry's chauffeur reported immediately after Henry stepped out with his briefcase. Henry smiled at the man. "Why don't you take a break today? I'll drive myself." The reply provoked a smile on Athe driver's face. Ever since he became Henry's driver, he had only driven Henry to several places on specific occasions. Henry would prefer to drive himself to work and other places. The chauffeur stepped aside and Henry stepped into the Lamborghini which had already been pulled from the parking lot and was parked at the entrance to the mansion. He mounted the driver's seat and drove away. ****Eve wiped her drowsy eyes with the edge of her palms. Her alarm clock was yet to give the signal and this meant that it wasn't time to wake up yet. The heavy knocks on her door persisted. It had to be Olivia or Jen because they were only the ones who would show up to interrupt her sleep that Sunday morning. "I'm coming!" She mumbled and grabbed her night robe. She slipped it arou
The revelation caused Eve to remain transfixed in her spot. She stared at Henry blankly, trying to ascertain the level of his seriousness on the issue.He was dead serious.When he noticed her surprised expression, he exploded into a burst of laughter that echoed all over the room and Eve couldn't be more confused.She began taking strides toward him. Her legs felt heavy but she didn't stop. Henry stood before with a bright smile and soon, his bright smile was replaced by an impish grin."You must be joking!" Eve asserted, trying not to mince her words.He swung his head from left to right in filial objection. "You are lying to me!"Henry didn't stop shaking his head and at that point, Eve needed no one to let her know that Henry was blurting out the truth. From his look, his gesture and his mode of communication, she could tell that he meant every word.Doomed!She was fucking doomed as the thought of her plan which had just gone down the drain fluttered in her mind. She took steps
It all brings her back to one miserable circle. Her miserable circle of trying to get away from Henry's web. If Mira was his sister and not his wife as she presumed, then she was no way near to achieving her revenge goal.And the hate club?She turned around, imagining the disappointing looks they'll display once they discover that Henry outsmarted her.Henry began taking steps toward her and she quickly turned away. She couldn't look at his face, it was haunting.He broke into a wicked laugh and Eve couldn't open her eyes."Turn around and face me, Eve. Didn't you want to be a smart ass? Turn around and defend yourself!" Henry whisper-yelled.She didn't turn around to face him or give any reply. She was blaming herself for jumping to a conclusion when she should have worked out more on Mira's identity.Henry lifted a finger and continued speaking. "I remember when we went to see my parents the other day, most of the issues you raised were questions centred around my wife and right n