Chapter Four

Evelyn

I looked up as a waitress placed my order, a vegetarian pizza, and salad on the table. I nodded with a light smile and the waitress walked away. 

"It's good to hear you were able to get the contract with Silver Lining studio," Edward says with a proud smile that made me happy.

I loved being able to make my father proud. I've always worked my ass up my entire life so I could prove to him that I was capable of handling his businesses. 

Unlike Nolan fucking Walters who has always had everything handed to him so easily. 

Why the hell am I thinking about that ass here?

I placed the napkin on my thigh and cutlery on the table, gently cutting my way through the pizza. I held a small piece to my mouth and gently munched on it. 

"Yes," I put the knife on the pizza, "and I beat Walter Corporation to it," I added with a smile. 

Edward looked surprised for a while, but it soon disappeared. 

"Walter Corporation wanted this contract too?" He asked and I nodded, developing a sudden curiosity. 

"Yes, and Nolan Walters was a pain in the ass." I rolled my eyes, "he's an arrogant total piece of crap." 

I looked up as Edward began to laugh. Did I say something funny? 

"I and Nolan's father, Jared, were friends." He explained and my mouth was practically left hanging open. 

I regained composure. "You never told me this, Why?" 

"Come on. Jared died when you and Nolan were just eight years old," Edward defended himself and sadness flashed in his eyes for a split second which made me wonder how close they were.

"Plus, this is the first time I'll hear you mention Nolan in a conversation." He added. 

I can't believe Nolan lost his father at such a young age. It must have been really tough for him. 

"I feel bad for him, but I still hate his guts," I rolled my eyes and directed my attention back to my lunch. Just as I put a piece of Pizza in my mouth, Edward chuckled and I looked up. 

"That's funny, cause you and Nolan were actually very good friends when you were still very young," Edward said and I cringed at the imagination of me and Nolan behaving like friends. 

"Me and Jared joked a lot then about how you two could get married when you're older," Edward added and I almost choked on the Pizza in my mouth. 

Get married to that douche bag?!! I would rather stay single for the rest of my life. 

***

I sigh as I climb onto the stairs that led to the front door of my mansion. The door was opened by a guard and he greeted me with a nod. I returned the nod and sighed before walking into the building. 

I could barely drop my bag on the couch when my phone rang out. I sighed and opened my bag, bringing out my cell phone. 

Jessica. 

I smiled and accepted the call, holding the phone to my left ear. 

"Hi Eve. Oh, I've missed you so much." Jessica's loud voice suddenly attacked my ears and I squeezed my face, instinctively moving the phone a bit farther from my ears.

"Hi, Jess. How are you doing?" I asked and adjusted my bag on my arm, walking towards the stairs that led up to my room. 

"I'm doing great. I'm actually on my way right now," she sounded excited and I suddenly stopped walking. 

"Jess-" I started and stopped as I heard a car drive into the compound. I walked towards the window quickly with my heels clicking loudly against the white marble floor. 

I pulled the curtain aside a bit and looked through the window to see a pink Lamborghini pull up next to my car. 

I sighed and cut the call, setting the window blind back in place and walking towards the door. 

The door opened and Jessica dashed into the house, pulling me into a tight hug. 

She broke the hug and walked past me, dropping her handbag carelessly on the couch. 

I closed the door and followed behind her, dropping my bag next to hers. 

"I had a tight schedule today, you could have told me you were coming." I sat on a couch and bent down to take off my heels. 

"I did tell you." She pouted and I shook my head.

"Yes, 30 seconds before driving in." I rolled my eyes and she pouted. 

"You don't look happy to see your favorite cousin," Jessica said, tucking a strand of her hair behind her ears. 

"No, It's just the workload taking its toll on me." I tried to clear any impression I might have given and curled my lips up into a smile. 

"So, what's happening now?" 

"Exciting as always, I'm actually going to meet a hot guy I met online at a club in thirty minutes and he'll be bringing his friend," Jessica explained with an excited smile. 

"Will his friend come with a date?" I asked, developing an idea of how I could pass time and take my mind off everything. 

"No, does this mean you're coming with me?" Jessica asked with her usual excitement and I nodded. 

I didn't know who this guy was and I'm not a person who loved blind dates. I hated it whenever my mom tried to set one up for me and it usually never ends well. 

I had a feeling that neither would this one. 

***

Cloudary

Jessica drove into the parking lot and brought the car to a screeching halt. She retrieved her keys from the car and stepped out of the car. I did so too and walked behind her to the entrance of the club. The bouncers at the door nodded at us in recognition and let us in. 

Probably recognized Jessica. Not me. 

I felt my ears being harassed by the ridiculously loud music and my eyes twitched.

"Who's this guy you're meeting?" I asked, shouting so she could hear me between all of this music. 

"Nolan." She replied and I stopped walking. Oh no!

"Nolan what?" I asked and Jessica also stopped as she noticed I had stopped following her. 

"Walters. Nolan Walters." Jessica said and I froze for some seconds. 

I can't be near that ass. I need to leave right now. 

"Jess, I'll be right back." I turned around to leave, but I stopped as I collided into a rather familiar wall. 

I didn't fall this time, but I staggered backward and slowly looked up to see those pairs of familiar eyes. 

Nolan fucking Walters.