**EVE’S POV**I swallowed nervously, my heart pounding as I took a step back. "We….""We?" Morgan's gaze hardened. "Are you two a couple now?""Let me explain," I said, lifting a hand to slow him down. "I left the apartment that night. I didn't know there was a storm coming, and that the bus services had been suspended. He saw me at the bus stop."Morgan arched an eyebrow. "And?""He took me to his house—""His house?" Morgan cut me off again, pacing with a tense jaw. "I knew it. That shameless jerk…" He suddenly turned towards the door. "I’ll finish what he started right now."I rushed after him, grabbing his arm before he could reach the door. "I’m not done yet.""Do I need to hear anything else? If you’ve been living with that man—""I only stayed for one night," I told him hurriedly. "I didn't have time to find somewhere else because of the storm. I stayed just that night, in his guest room. The next day, I found a room in Hillside. That's where I’ve been staying.""His guest
EVE'S POVFour Years Later"Mummy!""Daddy!""Mummy!""Daddy!"As the two toddlers rushed through the room trying to outdo each other with the screaming, I turned away from my laptop and got ready to receive the three-year-old boy who came barreling into my arms.On the other side of the room, Morgan put away the tray of vegetables he was carrying outside to the barbecue just before our daughter barreled into him and wrapped a tiny arm around his legs, the other pointed accusingly towards her brother."Daddy, Oliver is being mean to me again!"Morgan reached down and scooped her into his arms. "Is he? What did he do this time, Sandra?"Now secure in my arms, Oliver turned to glare at his twin sister. "It was my turn. You never let me have my turn!""But then you called me ugly!""Did you call your sister ugly, Oliver?" I asked.He looked at me, blinked, and then shook his head dramatically. "I didn't.""You did!" his sister claimed. And then she started crying.Oliver stared at her f
EVE'S POV Muffled sounds, filtered through the door of the room on the first floor, a mixture of groans, moans, and grunts. Inside the room, a man drove his hips between the legs of his lover, chasing an orgasm."Keep it quiet" Jake groaned as his lover's moans took a new high tone, as he drove deeper into her. "Someone can probably hear you in the hallway!"The woman looked up at him. "Who cares? Maybe I should scream so Eve can hear us. It looks like you need a little help in breaking up with her."Jake squeezed his eyes tight and focused on the pleasure building in his abdomen. I clearly was the last thing he wanted to talk about while making out with my sister."Why are you still with her, anyway? You have me. why do you still keep that worthless woman around?"Jake pulled his strength out of Cindy, and when his tip was on the very edge, thrust came back into her. A loud gasp left her mouth as he picked up the pace of his thrusts. She threw her head back as he took her hard.
EVE'S POV I twisted my fingers on my lap, and casted another look past the seated guests at the entrance of the gardens, where my wedding was taking place. My brow furrowed slightly when there was no sign of Morgan Caruso or any of his family members.The ceremony had been supposed to start two hours ago. All the guests from my side of the family were already here, but not one from the groom's side.Now, I was reduced to nerves as I sat and waited.Was he going to make it? I had never met him, but I had heard that he was an idler.What if he decided to not show up? Firstly I was been forced into marrying a stranger only to have him ditch me at the altar… All this not long after what happened with Jake and my sister. The two were seated on the front row, and I was doing my best to ignore them. Cindy had been stuck to Jake's side since they arrived, and a few comments had been thrown around about what a beautiful couple they were. But I tried not to let it get to me. While it stil
MORGAN’S POV I noticed the moment she noticed my brooch and frowned. I looked down at the pricey jewellery and smiled."Do you like it?" I leaned in, getting closer to her ear. Lowering my voice, I whispered, "It's actually fake, borrowed it from a friend"She nodded and pulled back, her face flushing."Yeah, uh, it looks real;"' she said, pulling her hand from my arm and stepping away.I was happy my little lie had worked. Otherwise, how would i explain wearing a brooch worth two million when I was trying to pass off as poor?I was also confused as my bride withdrew from me, as if suddenly shy of our closeness.Mh. Was she putting up a show? According to my source, the eldest daughter of the Luciano's family was anything but demure. I had expected to meet a bold seductress. But my bride seemed to be doing her best to avoid my gaze, and now, she was putting physical distance between us.Before I could think of a way to draw her from her shell, the woman who had attempted to waylay
EVE'S POV I looked towards the bathroom. It was the only private place in the house. I guess It at least solved one of my problems. I would never have to changed in his presence. I would only wish he did me the same courtesy and stopped undressing in front of me."Yes" i said, nodding. Still keeping my gaze away from him, i walked towards where my suitcases were sitting. Opening one, I looked for my towel and a change of clothes. Then, without another word to him or a glance towards his side, I hurried towards the bathroom, opened the door, and disappeared inside.The bathroom was not as spacious as the one back home, but it had enough space for a shower, the toilet, and counter space. There was no bathtub, but that was fine. I could live without those relaxing herbal baths I had gotten used to at my family's home. It's just a small price to pay.Looking at myself in the mirror, I cursed softly. My face was still covered in all the makeup I had worn for the wedding. I had forgotte
EVE'S POV My heart hammered away in my chest. Why was he suddenly asking that? Have I said something to give myself away?.If he finds out the truth and cancelled the marriage... No! I couldn't let that happen. If he discovers my family's deceit, my parents would no longer cater for Sarah's treatment."Of course I am" I replied, crossing my arms across my chest. "Why would you ask that?".He didn't answer immediately. Instead, his eyes narrowed as he continued to stare at me. It made me even more uneasy."You are the Caruso's' eldest son, right?" I asked, attempting to shift the attention from me to him.He shoved his hands in his trouser pockets and rocked on his feet. “I am", he said and I nodded. "Well then, it's all good, right?”MORGAN POVKnowing that I was going to marry a strange woman to fulfil my mother's wish. I sent someone to investigate the eldest daughter of the Lucianos. I had needed to know about her so he could figure out how to encourage her to divorce him qui
EVE'S POV My face burned red at Morgan’s words and proximity. Why was he suddenly acting this way?.I had already made it clear that I wasn't going to share the bed with him, let alone sleep with him!He must be teasing me!.His lips was so close to my ear as he whispered."What do you think?"What did I think? I couldn't even think, for one. The only thing I knew was that I needed to get out of this situation…Quickly, I ducked under one of his arms and sprinted across the room to the bathroom. I didn't care of how I looked like running away. I would deal with the embarrassment the next day.Now, all I had to do was remain in the bathroom until he went to sleep then I could slip back into the room.Heaving a sigh, I walked to the mirror and took in my appearance. My face was a raw shade of red, and when I placed my fingers against it, i felt how hot it was. When was I going to stop having such a reaction to him?MORGAN'S POV When I woke up the next day, the first thing that regist