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Chapter 20

Penulis: Ally Ocampo
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2021-10-23 14:17:54

Fame quickly followed after Eva's restaurant was featured on television. Reporters, especially paparazzi exerted their efforts to dig any dirt about her life. However, the only thing they found was how she made herself from scratch, and the story about her abusive husband. Instead of reporting controversy, Eva became a hero. Her story became sensationalized, and she became the modern day Joan of Arc.

A lot of people started having interest in her life, but none more than the most famous writer in the country, Alison Walker. She was awarded as a model writer multiple times, and had five out of six of her books were best sellers. She took interest on Eva Vergara's life, and made it her mission to interview her for a book she wanted to right.

"Excuse me, I'm looking for Ms. Eva Vergara." Alison asked the first waiter she saw when she entered the restaurant.

"She's in her office, Ma'am. You can sit on one of the vacant tables while I call her." The waiter responded.

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  • Behind Closed Doors   Chapter 20

    Fame quickly followed after Eva's restaurant was featured on television. Reporters, especially paparazzi exerted their efforts to dig any dirt about her life. However, the only thing they found was how she made herself from scratch, and the story about her abusive husband. Instead of reporting controversy, Eva became a hero. Her story became sensationalized, and she became the modern day Joan of Arc.A lot of people started having interest in her life, but none more than the most famous writer in the country, Alison Walker. She was awarded as a model writer multiple times, and had five out of six of her books were best sellers. She took interest on Eva Vergara's life, and made it her mission to interview her for a book she wanted to right."Excuse me, I'm looking for Ms. Eva Vergara." Alison asked the first waiter she saw when she entered the restaurant."She's in her office, Ma'am. You can sit on one of the vacant tables while I call her." The waiter responded.

  • Behind Closed Doors   Chapter 19

    Francine is trying to start having a normal youth. When they were still living with her father, Francine always avoided having friends. Because friends would mean inviting people to their house. Which means people will know what her life truly looks like.No matter how badly she wanted to be like those other students who eat at the cafeteria with their friends, or doing sleepovers. All she had was acquaintances. She's not considered as a freak, but she might as well be. During school parties, she's always a wallflower."Francine, everyone's invited on Pearl's birthday. Are you sure you don't want to come?" Cyd, one of her classmates asked."Yeah, I need to go to our restaurant. There's a tv network that will feature our restaurant on their show. I have to be there to help." Francine responded."That is so cool." Cyd exclaimed.Even though Francine wanted to come to the party, she's afraid of what people would say about her if they ever know the tru

  • Behind Closed Doors   Chapter 18

    They say love is sweeter than the second time around, especially when you already felt the pain of a broken heart. After the pain, once you learn to trust again, once you learn to let people in again, loving someone will feel greater than the first time. All you have to do is be brave, to not be afraid of loving again.It's not that easy for Eva. The fear is just to great for her to love again. She may be able to let herself love someone again, but it was just too early for her. Every night, she's still having nightmares about Jack hurting her. Some night, she would even dream about Jack chasing her, sometimes Francine. His eyes were devoid of emotion, like black holes into nothingness."Hey, Eva. You're spacing out. What's wrong?" Giselle found Eva at the pantry, sitting at one of the vacant tables near the glass window. Her food is sitting on the table, still untouched."What?" Eva asked in a confused tone. It's as if she she just woke from a deep sleep.

  • Behind Closed Doors   Chapter 17

    Just like she planned, Eva canvassed for the best location for the restaurant she was planning to open. With Giselle's help, they both find the best spot, and started the whole thing. Within three months, Eva's restaurant had its ribbon cutting.Eva and Giselle became business partners. They named their restaurant 'Best Friends', and all the food they offered local food, but with different twist. Eva started to be the head chef, until she found someone that she can trust with the kitchen. She doesn't want to give up her job as an operation manager just yet. So, she went back to her company to continue her job."Welcome back, Boss." The agent on the business account she used to handle greeted her happily. They welcomed her back with open arms. The best operation manager they ever had."They're so happy to see you recovering well. They were all so worried about you." Giselle said. Eva was back to her old workspace, and Giselle was helping her settle back in.

  • Behind Closed Doors   Chapter 16

    Just like what Marcus planned, the cameras he set up all over the house gave the court enough evidence to prosecute Jack. Even his mother's money was not enough to keep him from prison. Francine, Giselle and her husband, and Marcus were there to support her through the trials.Jack was furious when he saw Marcus on the side of the prosecution. He was Jack's friends from college, one of the people he can trust. Seeing him on the other side of the court made him felt betrayed. When the jury's verdict was passed down, he almost jumped just to get to Marcus. The anger in his eyes made him look like a maniac ready to kill."Eva, you okay?" Giselle asked. Eva and Francine moved out of their house after Jack got incarcerated. The house was given to them by Jack's mother after their wedding. A woman who never liked Eva ever since. Giselle found her at the back of the house sitting under a huge tree."Hey, yeah. I'm fine. I'm just thinking." Eva responded."Thinki

  • Behind Closed Doors   Chapter 15

    Giselle and her family have been worried since Eva came back to Jack. They haven't heard from him, and she has never reported for work since then. Giselle wanted to just burst into their home so many times, but Lindon stopped her. He always reminded her that it could only make the situation worst for Eva and Francine."Ms. Giselle, is there any news about Ma'am Eva? One of their agents asked as she passed by the operation floor."Hi! Yeah, uhm, Eva is in the middle of something significant, but she'll be back, don't worry." Giselle lied.When she got back to the safety of her office, Giselle sighed and leaned to her table. She hasn't heard from Eva since she left Lindon's ancestral house."God, Eva! What happened to you?" Giselle asked herself out loud.Her day went on with Eva in her mind. A decision was made that she will go and visit and best friend. And if she is not okay, Giselle made up her mind that she will do what needs to be done.

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