If Mira was bent on making her worried and anxious, then it was working. At one point, she felt as if Mira knew something and at another point, the woman was playing dumb."Uhmmm, " she began to stammer. There was no way she was going to tell Mira that Henry hired her based on a so-called contract."I guess I was perfect for the job." she managed to say."I guess so," Mira replied.Eve sighed. If only the woman knew that she was a tech girl that had nothing to do with being an assistant."So are there any exciting things you'll want me to know about Henry?" Mira blurted.Eve was taken aback by the question. She placed her left hand on top of her trembling right hand to prevent the telephone from slipping through her gasps.That was the opportunity she was dying to get, the opportunity to spread out Henry's dirty linens to his wife."Are you there?"Eve's heart skipped a beat.Speak, her mind encouraged her. Maybe not today she thought. The question was sudden and she wasn't prepared
"I don't think it's right for her to wear a maxi. She's having dinner with a billionaire's wife for God's sake. She shouldn't dress like a pauper." Olivia said and snatched the maxi from Jen which she was presenting to Eve.Eve was standing a few meters away from her closet. She was resting her back against the wall and was watching her friends with divided attention as they were helping her to pull out outfits for her lunch with Mira.She called Mira the previous day to inform her that she had picked Saturday as the day they should meet up. That was after meeting with the hate club who had given Eve the mandate not to waste any time in revealing the truth.Eve was to reveal everything to Mira without sparing any detail and after Mira picked out a private lounge in one of the five-star restaurants in town, she couldn't be more pleased.However, there was a conflicting thought wavering in her mind. She felt as if telling Mira the truth meant stabbing Henry in the back."Eve!" Jen screa
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
"I never thought you would show up!" Dane remarked the moment Olivia slapped her purse on the round table. "We are talking about preparations for my best friend's wedding here. I wouldn't mind seeing your annoying face." She replied and sat opposite him. Dane chuckled and crossed his legs. Henry and Eve broke the news of their engagement to them a week ago. Dane was to serve as Henry's best man while Olivia, was the chief bridesmaid. It's two weeks to the wedding and preparations were already heating up. Dane had invited Olivia that evening to the cafe so they could review their plans for the wedding. "Do you want anything?" He asked and pointed to the menu card. Olivia waved her hand down. "I'm good." Dane reclined on the chair. "You'll rather starve than have a drink with me don't you?" She broke into a laugh and grabbed the menu card. "You know what Dane? You have a way of cracking me up even when I'm being a tough girl." He sat up and blinked at her. "Maybe I was created
"So what's your plan? Staying all day in bed without a job till you have the baby?' Mrs Bloom raised her voice at Eve.Eve was sprawled on the bed, facing her phone. She was having a video call with her mother."Eve, if you don't want to get a job then at least you can tell Henry about the baby. He should have thought about his marriage before putting the baby there.""Come on mom!'"I'm serious, Eve. Child support is necessary. Meanwhile, I'm not happy with the fact that you planned to raise this baby alone. I didn't raise you alone so my grandbaby deserves a father." Mrs Bloom went on ranting.Eve sighed and stroked her forehead. "I have enough funds in my savings account that can cater for the baby so you don't have to worry about that and about speaking to Henry, I'll do that when the time is right.""You better do so.""Have you told dad about it?"Mrs Bloom arched a brow. "Didn't you say you'll do that yourself?"Eve gave repeated nods. "I'll come home mom and I'll tell him ever
Dane pulled his sports car to a halt at the entrance to the parking lot and quickly stepped out."This better be good." He muttered under his breath and charged toward Olivia who was standing under a lemon tree, a few meters away from the park entrance.It was a few minutes past 6 pm and about fifteen minutes earlier, Olivia had called Dane and asked her to meet with him, stating that they needed to speak urgently.He got to the spot she was standing and instantly flashed a smile at her. Why the hell was he grinning like a clown Olivia wondered and quickly turned away after a smirk.Dane cleared his throat loudly and gave his forehead a delicate scrape. He was not the kind of man who was used to putting his perfect set of dentition on display and he couldn't tell why he got excited and had to smile at the sight of Olivia.Olivia adjusted the leather bag hanging around her left arm and began taking steps toward Dane. He remained rooted to his spot and felt like the ground was going to
Eve took sluggish steps toward the door. She had been avoiding them for quite a long time and she knew that the sooner she faced them, the better for her sanity.She stood by the door for several seconds and tried to keep her breath in check. She didn't see who was banging on her door but she could bet that it was either Olivia or Jen.After exhaling twice, she opened the door and saw the ladies standing outside. She flashed a quick smile at them and before she could usher them into the house, they flew in.She slammed the door behind her and turned to face their inquisitive faces. They were both folding their arms across their chests and staring at her like an owl."And why the hell was your phone off for two days?" Olivia flung the question at her.Eve sighed and moved to the twin couch."Some ladies from your hate club had been blowing up my phone. I don't even know why I gave them my phone number in the first place." Jen lamented.She moved to the couch and settled next to Eve by
Eve was glad that she had spoken to her mother. She was feeling a bit relieved and was glad that her mother didn't judge or condemn her. Mrs Bloom was sensitive enough to realize that at that moment, Eve needed all the support and comfort she could get.*****"I'm so happy to see you!" Phil declared and almost pulled her to the floor because he had immersed her in a tight hug. Eve smiled and hugged him. If she had her way, she would have pulled him away because she woke up that morning feeling edgy. She attributed the sudden feeling to pregnancy hormones."I never thought you would show up today," Phil commented after they broke off the embrace. "You need rest Eve. You can count on me to handle things while you are recuperating. Remember, health is wealth." Eve gave a warm smile and folded her arms across her chest. Who would have thought that she could get along with Phil? Two weeks ago, they could barely stand each other."Thank you so much, Phil." She replied. She was going to mi
Eve shut her eyes and opened them immediately. Just when she thought that she was hallucinating, she realized that the doctor was still standing by her bed.He kept the file he was holding next to her on the bed and left after flashing a bright smile.Even grabbed the file with trembling hands and her gaze instantly fell on the result after she opened it. She shut the file after a gasp and quickly turned away.She was fucking pregnant!"Damn it!" She muttered under her breath and squeezed the bedsheet. Her head began to spin in circles. She was carrying Henry's baby. According to the report, the doctor handed it over to her, she was three weeks gone.Whether she was three weeks gone, a month or two months gone, it was certain as death that the baby she is carrying is Henry's.He was the only man she had been with and on countless occasions, they had been together without using protection even though there were times she took pills, there were a few times she skipped the pills.She th
The continuous ringing of Eve's phone caused her to open her heavy eyes.She picked up the call."Hey!""Hey, baby. How is my gorgeous damsel doing this morning?" came Darcy's voice.The statement didn't provoke a smile on her face and neither did her cheeks turn red. She was even shocked at her reaction."I'm doing great Darcy." She replied and rubbed her drowsy eyes with the edge of her left palm.Did she just say, Darcy? She cleared her throat loudly. "How are you doing babe?"The phone speaker filtered Darcy's chuckle. "I'm good. You are having a work-free day?"Eve arched a brow. "A work-free day? It's not weekend.""And you are still not at work?"Eve glanced at the wall clock hanging above her. Her eyes widened in horror."Jeez!" She screamed. It was a few minutes to 9 am and she should have been at the office by now."I need to go now." She said and quickly hung up before Darcy could give a reply.She went through her phone and realised that the alarm she had set to awaken he
"Come in!" Henry responded from the inside and shut the file before him.Immediately after he lifted his head and realised that it was Eve who just walked into his office clinging to some documents, he lowered his head and opened the file he had shut earlier.She walked up to his desk. "Phil said you needed the transaction details of the cost of production for the week." She said without staring at him directly.He continued fiddling with the pages of the document before him. "And why didn't Phil obtain the document from the accounts department? Wasn't he the one I assigned the task to?" he asked without lifting his head.From that statement, Eve could tell that Henry wasn't expecting her and on the other hand, she didn't want to be in his office but she had to bring the report because Phil had a couple of other things to do."He's busy. You asked him to plan the annual meeting with the branch managers and also draft invitation letters." She reminded Henry.Lately, he had stopped assi
Eve cast her gaze to the entrance. She saw a man by the door lifting a phone to his face. Could he be her mystery man? She wondered and lowered the phone to her chest.Meanwhile, the man also lowered the phone to his chest and kept roving his eyes around the area."Pick the damn call!" Eve muttered under her breath and began taking strides toward the glass door.The man finally picked up the call and when he turned around, she froze.He placed his perfect set of dentition on display by flashing a bright smile. "You must be Eve?"She nodded repeatedly.He began taking steps toward her, maintaining the illuminating smile. He was devilishly handsome and was dressed in a gas-blue suit. Eve looked into his forest green eyes and darted her gaze to his expensive shoes. Olivia was right. The man was damn classy.When he got to Eve, he extended his right hand and ran his left hand through his blonde hair. "I'm Darcy."She remained rooted to her spot. She wondered whether she should smile, spea