Olivia ran to Eve's side and held her hands. "Are you okay?" she asked with her gaze fixed on the shattered glass that slipped out of Eve's hand. Eve's eyes were fixated on the stage.
Eve slowly lifted her hand, pointing toward the stage with her lips trembling. The people were engrossed in the speech still ongoing by the master of the ceremony.
"What is wrong with you Eve? Who are you pointing at?" asked a confused Olivia. Eve tried to speak but no words came out of her mouth.
Meanwhile, Devin and Eve had been dating for four months and Olivia had never met him. Whenever Eve fixed an appointment with Devin to meet up with her best friend, he always came up with an excuse that prevented him from meeting with Olivia.
He claims to be always on business trips and Olivia only got the chance to speak to him once in a while via Eve's phone.
"Devin... That's Devin." Eve stammered with two fingers pointing at the soon-to-be groom on the stage. Devin and his fiancee were exchanging smiles.
Olivia's eyes nearly popped out of their socket. "Oh my God!" she managed to say. "So this is Devin's engagement party?" she exclaimed. If she had known she wouldn't have pulled Eve in.
Eve nodded reluctantly with her eyes blurred by tears then she began hurrying to the stage while Olivia ran after her.
"Stop Eve. Where are you going?"
Eve didn't say a word but she kept heading toward the stage. Soon, the crowd noticed a lady wearing a torn red dress, looking like a piece of garbage steering to the stage and they began to exchange glances. Some were murmuring.
Olivia stood beside the stage in confusion as she watched Eve climb the stage and Devin's countenance immediately changed the moment his eyes met with Eve's.
"I just hope Eve doesn't try anything stupid," Olivia told herself while eyeing Devin with so much contempt.
Immediately Devin identified Eve, he turned his face away, moved closer to Isabel, and wrapped his left hand around her slender waist. Eve smirked and took more steps to the stage. Soon, she was facing the master of the ceremony who was looking at her, dumbfounded.
"Do you need anything miss?" he asked and moved his left brow but Eve smiled and before he knew it, she snatched the microphone from his grasp.
Devin glared at Eve, giving her the look that says what the hell are you doing?
Isabel tapped Devin and he bent over. "Who is this lady?" she whispered.
Devi lifted his face and while staring at Eve directly in the eyes, he replied. "I don't know her. This is the first time I'm setting my eyes on her."
After hearing Devin's reply, Eve shut her eyes in pain and took deep breaths. The master of ceremony tried to take the microphone away from her but Eve gave him a slight push, shocking the crowd. She moved toward Devin and Isabel.
Olivia could sense the tension between Eve and Devin. Eve is a stubborn woman so Olivia knew there was no need to plead with her to get off the stage.
Eve smiled at the couple. "Congratulations Devin. You didn't invite me but look, here am I standing before you."
The crowd began to murmur. "Who is this lady? Why is she looking so filthy? What is she talking about?
Eve turned toward the crowd and there was a pin drop silence. " It's okay if you guys don't understand the situation here but Devin does." She turned toward Devin and blinked "Right Devin?"
Devin lowered his head and lifted it almost immediately. "I don't know this lady. I've never seen her before," he told Isabel to everyone's hearing.
Eve giggled and swung her head from left to right. "You don't know me Devin?" she asked and tried to move closer but Devin held Isabel and they drifted backward.
"I'm your girlfriend." Eve blurted. She turned toward the crowd. "Devin Francisco is my boyfriend. We've been dating for four months," she screamed and stamped her feet.
Olivia sighed. "What are you doing Eve?" she lamented feeling sorry for her emotionally troubled friend.
"She's lying." Devin countered. He screamed so everyone could hear him and then he began to take steps toward Eve.
"I don't know you miss and, surprisingly, you know my name. Maybe you heard it from the master of the ceremony but whatever the case, stop creating a scene," he stated with his eyes fixed on hers without a blink.
Eve marveled at his audacity and deceitful expression. "Stop lying Devin. You are my boyfriend. You broke up with me a few hours ago. Tell them, Devin. Tell everyone how we've been seeing each other until you decided to break up with me this morning." she yelled.
"She's insane," Devin told the crowd and pointed at Eve. "Just take a good look at her. I won't be surprised if I'm told that she broke out of the asylum tonight." The crowd roared in laughter.
"Crazy bitch looking for love at the club huh?" the master of ceremony teased.
"I guess your little performance is over. Now, get off our stage." Isabel said to Eve.
"Devin is a son of a bitch. He is lying to you. He dumped me and I'm sure he will dump you too." Eve said to Isabel with her voice quaking.
"What are you saying? We are getting married in a week. What are you talking about?" Isabel asked in disbelief and flipped her hair.
Devin smirked. "That crazy bitch is talking nonsense." He held Isabel and patted the back of her palm tenderly.
"Listen to me," Eve said and attempted to touch Isabel but Devin pushed her away from them. She nearly fell to the floor but she managed to regain her balance. The crowd kept watching them like a show.
"He cheated on me with you. What makes you think he won't cheat on you with another woman?" Eve tried to explain.
"Shut the fuck up. I've heard enough of your nonsense." Isabel barked at her and took a proper glance at Eve's appearance. "You can't show up from nowhere and level false allegations against my fiancee."
"If Devin is gonna cheat which we know he won't, he could do it with a sane person." the master of the ceremony said with his eyes fixed on Eve's messy hair. The crowd laughed.
The microphone Eve held slipped out of her hand. "We have a party to host," Devin said with his hands around Isabel. "Stop wasting our time and kindly return to the slum you came from," he said.
Tears began to roll down Eve's cheeks and she began to feel dizzy. She placed her left palm on her head and opened her eyes after shutting them. Olivia tried to climb the stage but Eve prevented her by placing her right hand before her.
"You asked me out four months ago on our second dinner together. You said you were going to spend the rest of your life with me. Why did you lie to me, Devin? Is she the reason why you left me? Is she the new woman?"
Isabel was pissed so she went over to the chairs reserved for her and Devin and sat. "This lunatic wants to ruin my day," she mumbled.
"New woman? Isabel and I have been together for three years." Devin disclosed and Eve was taken aback.
"And this crazy lady here is saying you guys have been together for four months?" Isabel teased with a dry laugh.
So Devin had been cheating on Isabel with Eve then Olivia thought and placed her right palm on her forehead.
"I love Isabel with all my heart and even heaven knows I will never cheat on her." Devin declared. The applause was created by the crowd.
"If I didn't cheat on her in the past three years? What makes you think I will cheat on her four years ago?" he threw the question at Eve.
"For goodness sake, I don't even know you so get off my stage and get some shots probably it might help reset your brain because I think you just have knocked your head before walking here," Devin said.
Eve was astonished at the way Devin kept referring to her as a stranger. She wondered whether it was the Devin which she had always known, the one who showered her with gifts and vowed to be with her forever.
"Look, Miss. I don't have time for your trash. Just get out of here and don't you ruin our day." he concluded and moved closed to Isabel.
Devin kissed Isabel on the forehead and took her hand into his. "I'm so sorry for the drama my love. Crazy people everywhere," he said. Isabel nodded in agreement.
"Someone should take out the trash please." Isabel implored and soon two physically built men dressed in black were on stage.
Olivia immediately climbed the stage and held Eve by the hand. "You guys don't need to do anything harsh. We will leave right away." Olivia told them with a fake smile.
She pulled Eve but Eve stood her ground. "We must leave now," she whispered after turning Eve around to face her. "You have been nominated enough. I can't stand this."
After Devin noticed that Eve wasn't ready to move. He decided to intervene. "What are you guys waiting for?" he shouted at the two guards. "Get both of them out of this place and don't you let them in," he instructed.
Since Olivia was a petite weighing about forty kg, one of the men swept her off her feet and placed her on his shoulder. She kept kicking and slapping his back as he made his way outside.
His colleague moved to Eve and tried to forcefully drag her off the stage but she kept resisting with all her might.
"Crazy people will always resist," Devin commented.
"I swear to God, I will make you pay for ruining my life, Devin. You will regret the day you humiliated me like this." Eve declared as the man pulled her down the stage.
"Take her out and shut the door." Devin barked. The man dragged Eve out of the club and threw her outside at the corner where Olivia was.
Devin heaved a deep sigh and turned toward Isabel "I'm deeply sorry for that drama. I don't know where that crazy lady popped out from."
"It's okay dear," Isabel replied and blinked. The couple shared a passionate kiss while the crowd clapped and cheered.
The master of the ceremony grabbed the microphone from the stage, stood before the crowd, and said. "That was quite a show."
He declared the event open and soon glasses were hitting one another sharing a toast.
The manager of the club who had witnessed the whole Devin and Eve drama went up the stage.
"I'm sorry Mr. and Mrs. Francisco. I hope your party wasn't ruined." he apologized.
"My soon-to-be husband handled everything." Isabel boasted and smiled at Devin.
"That lady that accuses me of breaking up with her." Devin began. He was talking to the club manager. "Who is she?"
"I don't know." the manager replied. "It must be one of these random bitches seeking attention," he added.
"Next time, you have to be very cautious of the people that come in here. The crazy lady which I've never met nearly ruined our party." Devin alleged.
"I'm very sorry and I'm glad everything is under control now." the manager said and disappeared from the stage.
"And how the moment we've all been waiting for." announced the master of the ceremony.
"I'll now invite the soon-to-be wedded to move over here for their first dance of the night." he invited with his palm stretched forth toward the couple.
Devin and Isabel stood up and made their way to the center of the stage, hand in hand.
The late evening breeze blew cold air outside and there was no doubt that the night was going to be a cold one. For those in a romantic relationship, it was the ideal night to make love.Outside Romeo's bar, Eve had just been dumped like a piece of the garbage next to Olivia who had gotten up from the floor and was dusting off dirt from her dress.The bouncer dumped Eve next to her best friend at a corner outside and before he returned to the club he charged the security guys outside to prevent Olivia and Eve from getting inside if they dared attempt.Even sat on the cold floor with her legs stretched forth and was crying uncontrollably. Olivia moved closer to her, she bent over and wrapped her arms around Eve, pulling her into a tight hug."Everything will be okay. That man doesn't deserve your tears." Olivia consoled and stroke Eve's back tenderly."Devin had me thrown out like a piece of shit." Even lamented with tears streaming down her cheeks. "He kicked me out and..." she stamme
"Olivia is that you?" Eve demanded and placed her left hand on the hand around her waist. Then she felt a bulge behind her and she knew it was a man standing behind her with his hands around her."How dare you?" Eve screamed and turned around with her left arm lifted to the sky, ready to strike the man, standing hard behind her. Even though she was in a drunken state, Eve could sense the situation she was in.When she saw the face of the culprit, Eve gasped for breath and her lifted palm slowly went down. "Are you okay?" came his deep voice. "I just want us to dance," he added.Eve's jaw dropped. Who could this man be? she thought with her eyes fixed on his well-sculptured eyebrows. His hands were still around her waist. Eve moved her eyes to his forest-green eyes and then t
Eve ascended from the large bed with the sheet wrapped around her naked body. She went to the window by her right and looked down at the vacant balcony. She instantly felt a sharp pain across her forehead. She held her forehead with one hand and slightly groaned while taking a few steps backward. She sat by the edge of the bed."What on earth have I gotten myself into?" she lamented while shaking her head in regret at how much she had to drink the night before.Eve then shut her eyes and flashes of a strange man dipping his head in between her thighs came running through the screen of her mind. She opened her eyes immediately and jumped out of the bed again.She couldn't deny the fact that the man-made her feel good and his energy was unmatched. However, what bothered Eve the most was that she couldn't recall what he looked like and his name had suddenly been wiped off from her memory. She groaned. "You are so stupid Eve." she cursed herself for getting entangled in such a sweet mes
"Why are you staring at your phone like that?" The driver questioned Eve and folded his arms across his chest.Eve lowered the phone from her face to her chest and sighed. "I'm sorry. My battery died.""What? " The driver smiled mischievously and moved closer to Eve.He eyed her and smirked."Listen to me." began Eve while placing one hand on her forehead, the other on her waist. "I don't mean for all this to happen.""You are such a liar.""What? How dare you call me that?""Yes. You heard me right. You are a lia
Henry came out of the bathroom with a towel tied around his waist. He rolled his eyes around the suite looking for the woman who made his night remarkable but she was nowhere to be found.Henry smiled as flashes of last night's event came running through his mind. Such a bold lady he commented in his mind as he recounted the way she kept guiding his boner into her. Most of the women he had been with would prefer to lie still like a plank while he thrust till he was done. Last night was different. For the first time in forever, he felt that he wasn't the only one doing the dirty work for Eve reciprocated every move and he loved the way their bodies communicated even though it was their first sex.He couldn't deny the fact that he loved the way Eve told him to go harder and when he stopped to wonder whether she loved it slowly. Henry chuckled and hopped on the bed. He liked the way she guided his mouth down there and brushed his hair while he ate her. He also loved the way she wrapped
Dane put his right hand into his left pocket and drew out a slim plastic lid containing mint, he popped a mint into his mouth and kept the plastic back to its previous position. He stood up from the sofa and sales towards the bar stand opposite Henry, he took calculated steps all the while flashing Henry a leering grin. It was obvious he was testing Henry's patience and Henry wasn't having any of it. "Cut the crap Dane, how do we find her," Henry snapped dashing towards the bar stand Dane was headed. He was sure Dane wanted to pour himself the half bottle of scotch he had left. Henry glared at Dane and poured himself a large quantity of the scotch, slamming the remaining on the table. The both of them shared a knowing glance, they both were aware of the game Dane was playing, sometimes in the previous week, Henry had something of importance to tell Dane and had pushed him to his limit before finally spewing the news. Henry knew this was Dane's way of paying him back. Meanwhile,
Eve groaned as she saw the name popping on her phone screen, it was Olivia, and the call ended as she was about to pick up, she tried calling her back and was astounded to see she had missed Olivia's call ten times already.When She rang Olivia back, her stomach was tied in a knot in fear, Olivia didn't call this repeatedly except she was in trouble. Olivia picked up the call in seconds."What the hell Eve, I was about to come to your place, I was worried sick when you didn't pick up, are you alright?" Olivia asked, sounding very worried.Eve sighed in relief. "I'm fine Olivia, you scared me, why would you call ten times?".Eve could hear Olivia curse under her breath. " You didn't pick on the second and third rings, which was unusual, so I kept calling." "That was absurd. Why did you call?""I just wanted to be sure you weren't home moping for that bastard and also confirm if you were ready to go back to the bar." Eve's eyes flew wide, she had forgotten she was supposed to be at th
"Come with you? What do you mean by ``I should come with you?" Eve demanded and tried to free her hand from the clutches of the men who gripped both her left and right arm but her effort was futile. They were strong men after all.The oldest of the group fumed and whispered into Eve's left ear. "Quit playing and come with us while you still can walk""Are you threatening me?""We don't have time to trade words." one of them replied and tightened his grip on her.Eve looked at him and his colleagues and let out a loud groan. "Leave me alone," she screamed at them, spitting on their faces."If she's going to stress us then I don't mind shutting her up." the one who barely spoke amongst them threatened and began tightening his fists."That wasn't part of the plan.""What plan?" Eve asked and looked up to the physically built men. Carlos lowered his head and Eve felt betrayed. Carlos was trembling from his spot.The oldest who happened to be the leader dragged Eve out of the bar and pinne
"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