CHAPTER SIX

Everyone was already at the restaurant and chatting ,I-i’m sorry,“I was caught up in the Hospital I said,smiling as I chose to sit next to Dave he was all smiles as soon as he saw me.

“ I thought you won't come but am glad you did ,dad said”

“Eva do you ever look at yourself in the mirror I mean we about to have dinner with someone very important and you came here dressed in a plain shirt and jean that looks so outdated and your hair looking like something that hasn't been to the salon for ages?Linda suddenly said to me

“Am sorry I was in rush so I didn't get the time to change my out ”i said lowering my head

“Even in your outdated outfit you still look like the princess that you are,Dave suddenly,said I smiled ,I immediately saw Theresa and Linda staring daggers at him

“Coming from someone that doesn't even have a simple fashion sense Fool! Linda retorted back at him “

“ Enough !! Dad cleared his voice, I don't want this childish arguments our visitor can be here any minute what type of impression do you want to leave on him.

“This visitor must really be that Important”

Dave said while Playing on his phone,

“You will all meet him later” dad said

I wasn't so interested in meeting who so ever the visitor is al I want is just to get over and done with all this I know that he must be so important to my father , because he looks all nervous since we came here ,

“Eva,am working on my new game,Do you want to see it!”Dave whispered

Sure ! I said with all smiles

Suddenly it seems the ambiance of the restaurant changed and the air grew tight we heard heavy footsteps coming towards our direction, men wearing all black were walking towards us, dad stood up and we all followed suit.

For a second it feels like i got a glimpse of someone familiar

“Do you think dad now belong to a secret organisation or something Dave whispered,I chuckled ”

A tall man that carried this magnetic aura started walking towards us in black tuxedo that perfectly fitted his well masculine built body,his black curly hair was slicked all back shining brightly as the dark Moon

He was Puffing smoke From the cigarette in his hands

“As I stared intently at his face my knees nearly failed me as I realised it was the same guy I met earlier today”.

“He looked all surprise..when he saw me

He smiled all cockily smashing the smoke to the ground”

“ The world is indeed small,We meet again”

“Do you know him, Eva? I sensed panic from his voice, dad asked”

“ Yes dad, um no I mean…yes ,we met earlier today at the hospital”

Dad ? I see… I don't believe in such things as fate or coincidence but it seems it's playing a game here.

“ This woman here is your daughter too ??

Dad nodded ,Y-yes she's my eldest daughter

“ I bet she doesn't look anything like you said this pervert while looking at me ,I looked at my dad who just smiled at me

“ Everyone please get seated , besides I heard this restaurant serves the best food I know that you all must not have gone to such expensive restaurants in a while.

He looked at me while speaking. I just glared back at him.

“Anyways am Massimo by the way he Said”.

“Such a handsome name for a handsome”

man oh! I am Theresa Tom's wife. This beautiful girl is my daughter and he is my son.

“Hi Massimo …am Linda she said shyly

And am Dave.

I made sure to make myself invisible as I can but this pervert shifted his gaze to me,

Why don't you introduce yourself miss..”Eva” I said without sparing him a glance

What a beautiful name ,he said

“Why don't we call the server over dad cleared his throat”

Right!! Theresa agreed

“Minutes later the meals were served but for some reason I couldn't eat because I could feel Massimo's piercing gaze towards me.That alone made me tremble inside

“He looks more like a mafia boss,don't you think?Dave whispered”

I nearly choked on my food at the mere thought…”you are right,?we both laughed,

“ I believe Mr Tom has told you all the reason for the gathering Massimo spoke,

“Can't he talk more politely to my father

He doesn't have any manners”

Dad almost choked on his so I handed him a glass of water. “Thanks, dear .”

“ Take it easy dad “

“Don't you think we can discuss further after dinner I said,

“ He smirked ,so you have not said anything yet”

“Theresa looked at dad surprisedly”

“Massimo crossed his legs, Just so you know or that you might know already your husband's company is on the verge of bankruptcy and he owes me so much money that even if you work all your life you can't pay me ,so we came to a different agreement “.

W-what dad owes you money ? And we are on the verge of bankruptcy I looked at dad to confirm,don’t tell me it's true dad,

“He looked at me nodding, he knows how much this company means to mom.

Y-yes my dear”

“But that’s impossible dad, Why don’t you just pay him? We have lots of money anyway.” Said Dave

“So sorry to say but like i said even if you work your entire life and generations you won't even be able to pay me all he owes me.

I stared at him in shock. “D-Dad, is that—

“A-am sorry dear everything we owe actually belongs to him , your mother warned me against taking of loans or help but I was too blinded by greed”.

I'm sorry!!! Dear!

“Mom where you also aware of all this

Theresa looked down in shame to avoid looking at her”

“So what was the agreement that you had with him since you can't pay him off now”?Eva asked ,”still finding it very difficult to breathe and take it all in at once”.

“Massimo leaned on his chair with his legs crossed, “He said he’s willing to give me one of his daughters as guarantee to me.”

Everyone was shocked! We all looked at daddy and he just lowered his head, confirming it. “Dad. How can you do that to your daughters?!"Dave said

You agreed to this man?!”he yelled

I was left with no other option……A-am S-sorry,

“Massimo stood up and fixed his tuxedo so if you are all done with your family drama can I get my payment.they say time is as precious as money”.

“Dad looked at me with tears in his eyes”

“I don't think I can go through this anymore m-massimo I changed my mind Y-you can't take my daughter's away.”

“too late Mr Tom I don't go back on my words because I have seen what I wanted already,your eldest daughter” Massimo said while looking at me ..