Saturday came slower than Eve anticipated. She woke up the next morning and found the space beside her empty. Her eyes strayed to the window, the sky was bright outside. Seemed like she'd overslept. Eve left the bed and walked into the bathroom. After getting ready for the day, she left the bedroom and walked downstairs for breakfast. As she ate her food, her mind went to the list of things she prepared last night. Ethan promised to take her on a date in the evening. Should she change into something nicer or wait till the evening approach before changing her dress? She could just buy a new dress and wear it, right? Or even better, she could go to a stylist."Ahhhhh!" A loud yell came from the large doors, breaking her train of thought. Eve frowned and hurried up. She rushed out of the house and almost ran back when she recognized the voice. "Ahhhh! Big Bro, no. Please don't. I swear I didn't do anything, she started it."Eve followed the direction where the voice was coming from a
Eve's heart couldn't stop beating. She looked out of the car's window again and again as Ethan drove them through the city. "What do you think happened to him?" She asked. "We'll know when we get there," Ethan replied. "Do you think he's sick, Ethan?" Eve glanced out of the window. "Please drive faster. We must get there soon.""Relax, Eve. Nothing's going to happen.""How can you tell me to relax!?" Eve snapped. "The more time we waste, the worse things can become. It's my Grandpa for goodness sake! You know I can't relax!""Eve–""Just drive faster, Mr. Anderson!" Eve yelled. "We can't break the traffic rules," Ethan said calmly. "Do you want the police to come after us?""I don't care if any police come after us. If you can't drive faster, just give me the damn wheels, Ethan!""You can't drive at all.""Are you challenging me!?" Eve held his hands. "Just give me the wheels and see how I'm going to race through this city! Argh! Ethan, drive faster or give it to me!""Sit still."
Eve opened her eyes and a white ceiling loomed above. Her vision blurred for a few seconds before it slowly got clearer, and the smell of disinfectants invaded her nose. Where was she? Her eyes left the ceiling and her hand wandered to her stomach. A dull ache coursed through it. She looked around the wide room with only one bed and a couch then two chairs. A water dispenser stood in a corner and she swallowed... Nothing. Her throat was dry. Eve struggled to sit up and something sharp pricked at her hand. Looking toward her left hand, her eyes fell on the needle inserted in her arm, and it traveled up to the IV drip attached to it.'Urgh.' she rubbed her forehead and let out a groan. At that moment, the sound of the door opening pulled her attention towards it and a petite figure in a blue uniform walked in. "You're up, Mrs. Anderson." The nurse flashed her a bright smile and checked out the IV fluid. "Seems like it's almost finished.""W–What happened to me? Why am I here?" Eve
"Evelyn, my precious grandchild." Her grandfather hurried in and held her hands. "Are you feeling better now? Tell me, where do you feel pain? Grandpa will do anything to make sure you survive.""We were astonished by the news." Her father looked out of his wits. "Eve, how did you get poisoned by the maid? What did she feed you?"The maid poisoned the food? Eve's eyes went to Ethan, and as if reading her thoughts, he slowly nodded. "W–Why would she poison us?""She is currently in police custody, Evelyn. She must spill out the truth," her grandfather replied. "Big Sis, are you alright? You're not experiencing any pain, right?"Her sisters walked forward and hugged her. "We were so scared, Big Sis. When brother-in-law called that you're at the hospital, the whole family has to return from the vacation.""You went on a vacation?" Eve asked. "Sure, Big Sis. The whole family traveled to a remote island. We didn't tell you because we thought you might not wanna come. We traveled the da
"Grandpa." Eve rushed toward the man from where she was standing beside Ethan. "W–What kind of trouble? Did I do anything wrong?"Eve hadn't caused any trouble recently. At least, not one she could remember. "You Silly girl." The old man grabbed her hand. "I was waiting to get a hold of you. Don't you know that what you did is dangerous? You took it upon yourself to investigate those bad employees. You could get caught and they could harm you.""Unhand my granddaughter, Old man." Eve's grandfather arrived and pulled her aside. "You should thank her for doing that for your family. My granddaughter is capable enough to carry out such a brave act. While your grandson–""Don't you dare speak anything bad about my grandson!" Ethan's grandfather boomed. "Ah, Ethan, please help." Eve hurried to Ethan who was approaching. "I think they're about to break into a fight.""Grandpa, don't bully her. Eve did a good thing." Ethan stood between the two men. "Don't tell me what to do, Grandson. See
Eve's lips parted and her eyes widened. She jerked up to her feet and stood behind Ethan who had already stood up. "It seems you're all having a good time. How sad, this is all for show, right? If this was a complete family get-together, you would have thought of inviting me.""What are you doing here?" Ethan said darkly. "Quick, call the police, Ethan. Tell them to come and get him," Eve said frantically, her eyes darting between both men. "Ouch, that's heartbreaking." Wade placed a hand on his chest, putting on a pained look. "Aren't you happy to see me, Eve?""The hell I'm happy to see you." Eve glared at him. "How brave of you, Mr. Hudson, what brought you here? Is it to cause trouble? Unfortunately, your meaningless words won't affect any of us."Eve had almost forgotten about the idiot. He just had to appear at her happiest of moments. "Who is this boy, Evelyn?" Her grandfather asked."I can recall seeing him that night at the party." Ethan's grandfather frowned. "Tell me, G
"You, Evelyn! You think you have finally made it in life! You think you can bully others and do as you please!? Unlike you, I won't go to the authorities. I'll take the matter into my hands and make sure you're dead!"As Mia charged toward her with a knife, Eve stood still, unable to react. But Ethan acted fast and knocked the knife out of her hand. "Ahhhhh! Leave me alone! Let me at her!" Mia screamed as two bodyguards hurried forward and seized her. "I said let me go! You are all bunch of fools and cowards, hiding behind the authorities! If you don't fear me, Evelyn, let's fight barehanded. I'll poke out your eyes and make you regret ever thinking of harming Cole.""This crazy girl. Why did you come here?" Eve's grandfather stood up with his cane. "You have lost your mind by thinking that you can harm my granddaughter.""Are you sure that she is your granddaughter!?" Mia yelled. "You have always hated me, Old Man. I wasn't surprised when you wanted to kick me out. What stupid blood
Like the sand in an hourglass, the months slowly trickled by. While Ethan worked hard day and night to stabilize the company, Eve couldn't ward off the lingering fear that Wade was lurking in the shadows. Sometimes, she would forget he existed, and other times, the thought of his action and promise made her wake up with a start in the middle of the night. Such as this night. Eve reached for the glass of water on the bedside table. She took a sip of it, patting her chest to ease her frantic heartbeat. Her eyes squinted in the darkness and she turned on the bedside lamp then looked sideways at Ethan. "You're awake?" Ethan turned and opened his eyes. "Is it the nightmare, Eve?"Eve sighed and slowly nodded. "I told you to stop worrying about it. He can't do anything.""We're not sure, Ethan." Eve shifted and rested on his arm. "That man is dangerous, we must be wary of him.""He can't do anything," Ethan repeated, caressing her bump. "I'll make sure he never comes near you."Eve wasn