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CRUEL WORLD Chapter 1
My name is Evelyn, I live in a single apartment not the most idle place for anyone to live in. You wouldn't even believe if I told you how I ended up here, no need going down that awful memory lane.It's already 6:30AM "Shit I am late for my shift."Well that is Evelyn, a beautiful girl from a rich family. Wondering how she ended up living in the slums? I'll tell you that later.Evelyn ran into an establishment where food is served (restaurant).She works at coffee stands in the mornings and serves as a receptionist in the evenings."Hey you, its 7:20 you are late. The restaurant wouldn't wait for you, you know. You best get out of my sight and get those coffees ready and brewing. Don't get cocky, you may have worked here for years that doesn't mean you can't get fired" her boss queried"I am really sorry, it won't happen again ma'am" Evelyn replied"Hey what really happened that made you come late today honey, you know how Mrs Anders can be, but don't take it to heart." Britney said
CRUEL WORLD CHAPTER 2
THE ARAGON'S VILLAJust an hour drive away from Evelyn's work place, situated there is the Aragon's Villa. A beautiful and well decorated house, from the environs even a blind man could tell how expensive it is. A water fountain is placed in the middle of the villa. The gates well guarded inside out, there were men all clothed in black moving up and down with riffle guns, pacing and guarding each entrance that even a fallen pin won't go unnoticed by them. And this is where the Aragons resides.Edmund Aragon the founder of Aragon's holdings is an old man with grey hair and beards, he is sighted sitting with his family in their living room. His wife and only son were with him along with his trusted guards and acquaintances. He began telling them what next they neeeded to do in order to gain more wealth."The company I started has been regnant under my power and influence for years, and as you all know my son has been following my footsteps. With his help we recently conquered the Zhou's
CRUEL WORLD CHAPTER 3
"Eve you better take a breather, this is becoming too much for you to bear" Britney said while holding on to Evelyn at the restaurant due to her feeling a little bit, wussy."Britney, its just a little headache, nothing more. I can still manage just fine." Evelyn repliedShe then went to the counter picked up a tray of coffee to serve one of her regular customers and as she was about to hand out the coffee, she fainted.She opened her eyes slowly and couldn't recognize where she was. She slowly asked with a low voice, "Where am I?"A doctor replied"You are in a hospital, a man brought you here""What happened?""You passed out, but its nothing to worry about. You are in safe hands""Thank you doc""I am Kennedy just call me Ken, and you are?" He asked smiling"Evelyn... Evelyn Morse" Eve replied smiling back.While they were getting acquainted, Lee came in worried."Eve, thank goodness you are okay. Oh what would I do if something bad happened to you?" He said hugging her affectiona
CRUEL WORLD CHAPTER 4
'Evelyn is a hardworking girl. She always makes the customers happy even though I have been somewhat rude to her, I do value her part in this restaurant. She works day and night relentlessly unlike the others.'Mrs Anders thought while in her office staring down at Evelyn through her window as she works diligently.'I better increase her pay before she finds work elsewhere.'She picked up the phone (landline) and called for Evelyn into her office."Good afternoon ma'am" Evelyn greeted as she walked into her office."Have a seat" Mrs Anders beckonedSo she sat down feeling nervous because the last time she was in this office was when she newly applied for the job and over the years, she never had to enter in there. But here she was in the very place she never thought she'll be.Confusion was written all over her face."Take a breather dear" Mrs Anders said after noticing how confused and nervous she was."Okay ma'am" Evelyn replied taking a deep breath."The reason I called you here Ev
CRUEL WORLD CHAPTER 5
Its been two months, can't get my mind off her. Who is she to make me this uneasy? It's like am losing my wits(senses). Why can't I just forget about her? Since like forever I have always hated the ladies, why is this one so different?Come to think of it, she is so beautiful, her grey eyes captivating, her lips as red as crimson, her eye lashes so long, her posture perfect. Her hair long and dark, gosh! She is my ideal woman. Won't let her slip through my fingers, hell I won't let her out of my sight, even though I know nothing about her, I don't care. Even if she turns out to be married, I will have her husband killed and take her for myself. She better be single, cause no one has made me this obsessed.Eric picked up his phone and called his private investigator Lance, to find out all that can be found about the lady in question. Eric got off work early and went home, he was about to go up to his room when Betty stopped him by saying,"You better come down here for lunch and tell m
CRUEL WORLD CHAPTER 6
While waiting for the cup of coffee I was getting impatient, to the point I was nagging at Elvis if he actually did deliver the message or not. He said he did"Then what's taking her forever to come in here?" I was about to lose it when I heard a knock on the door, then I comported myself, took a deep breath. After which I told her to come in and then dismissed the guards as well as Elvis.They were all astonished at the fact that I had them dismissed while a stranger was in there, but they had no choice but to comply, it was an order after all.When they left I gave out my cold and domineering aura but she wasn't at all affected by it. She just stood there with the tray of coffee, I was somewhat glad. So I decided to break the silence by telling her to come closer and hand over the cup of coffee herself, that was when I saw she was holding a tray filled with three cups of coffee.So I was kinda perplexed at the view before me, she must have noticed how confused I was. That she spoke,
CRUEL WORLD CHAPTER 7
"Hello mum am coming home tonight I want a home cooked meal, you know very much my favourites and please make some braised chicken. I miss your cookings, love you mom see you tonight" Ethan said to his mother over the phone.Ethan Jones, is Mrs Betty's son and Eric's best and only childhood friend. They've been friends since they can remember. Ethan traveled to London to get a degree in law, he spent years to study vigorously and came out the best in Cambridge university. Now it's time to come back home, ever since his dad died his mum became the breadwinner. So she became a Nanny for the Aragons, though he never liked the fact that she is working as a nanny. But the Aragon's have always treated them like family and they sponsored his education to study in one of the best universities in London, he longed to be back home to see his mom and little sister Ella who is now in high school and also to be able to support his family from a close range.He couldn't wait to see his grumpy frien
CRUEL WORLD CHAPTER 8
Evelyn got home then took a nap, heaven knows she needed that rest. She was grateful to be having the rest of the day off. She dozed off and woke up by 2:00 PM and then decided to text Lee saying she was at home already, so no need to come pick her up. Then she went into the bathroom took her bath very elated that her plans to befriend Eric is already in place, and it's first stage was kicking off tonight.She still couldn't believe the fact that tonight she will be going out with the almighty Eric Aragon. She was so excited that she played music while dancing in the bathroom, she spent over an hour in there. She finally came out and decided to look her best, she had acted like she wasn't interested in being close to him but now she has to put in an effort. She opened her closet and began searching for what to wear, when she looked into her closest she found out that most of her clothes were either for the gym or work. So she looked round and decided to wear what she could find in h
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