Eve's POV
"This is your room" Mr Maya took me upstairs later after his son, Liam left us in the living room.
"My room is downstairs. Anytime" He patted my shoulder but I took his hand off me.
"Don't worry about my son cold attitude towards you. You are safe here, he can't send you away. Moreso he is going back to his school tomorrow okay?"
I nodded, collected the key to my room from him..
"I would like to be alone" I opened the door and locked it immediately without letting him come in to finish what he started in the living room.
I sat on the floor and rested my back on the door.
Yeah the room is nice too.
It's exactly what I expected after seeing the living room and the outer part of the house.
Unlike my other house, here there was a queen sized bed and the room was well furnished. Infact it's the kind of fancy room i've always wanted to have.
But Money doesn't always bring happiness.
I began to sob silently.
So my Dad knows Mr Maya literally brought me here to always satisfy his sexual urges. Sex slave?
I cried profusely.
What would I do?
I wiped my tears and sniffed..
"Be strong Eve, this is not the end of the world"
"Crying wouldn't solve the problem"
"Think fast, think smart" I said to myself then stood up and pace round the room as I gently bit my finger.
Can I continue to pretend that I'm interested in him but deep down I'm not? Or should I just run away already.
I'll tell him I'm not interested and leave very early tomorrow morning.
I sighed, no.. Dad needs money for his surgery, we need money to feed, I need to go to college.
I planned to carry out Janet's plan but it means I'll be staying with him for some years and he will definitely have sex with me.
I'm afraid. This is not the way I want to live my life.
The tears were about to flow again but I sniffed and cleaned my eyes.
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I didn't know when I slept off probably because the bed was just too comfortable.
"5pm already" I sighted a small clock beside my bed.
I stood up and stretched my hands... Suddenly something came into my head ... "stay and endure. It's all for a good life"
That was what I concluded on doing before I slept off.
"You can do this Eve" I said to myself.
I walked to the wardrobe to keep my clothes in there and picked a light gown and put it on because I wanted something more comfortable.
My stomach rumbled, that was when I remembered that I haven't eaten anything since I left home.
Okay I'm literally a housewife now, meaning I'll do the cooking.
I sighed.... I remember I saw where the kitchen is located. Downstairs... Next to the staircase.
I walked out of my room, but before going down the stairs, I rested on the door and thought of how to react when I meet Mr Maya again.
Be nice with him, smile at him, never ask him unnecessary question. Just do what a wife should do..
I sighed again and was about to walk down the stairs..
When the door of another room that is in front of mine opened and Liam, Mr Maya son came out.
"Hi" I said to him.
"You are still here!" He blurted, shook his head and walked down the stairs before me.
He hates me already when I haven't done him any wrong.
I never forced myself on his Dad. He came over to my house himself to request for my hand in marriage.
I scorned and went down the stairs immediately after him.
I met Mr Maya in the living room, engrossed with his phone and his eye glasses on... And his son sat next to him.
"Do Helen still work here?" Liam asked his father.
"Of course. But she said she prefers to stay at the quarter" Mr Maya replied... He didn't even notice my presence. By the way who is Helen?
"Why?"
"I..I..errm... I don't know. I guess the house is too big for her to stay alone when I'm away" Mr Maya told him..
I ignored them and walked to the kitchen to check for the available foodstuffs. There were alot. The refrigerator was filled too.
Should I asked them what they would like to eat?
"But she comes here when it's almost dinner time" I heard Mr Maya say to his son.
Who's that? who is Helen? One of his wives? No, I remember Liam made use of the word 'Work'
"Then is she not supposed to be here already?" Liam asked his father.
"Are you hungry?"
"Yes I am, I guess I would just eat out" He said..
"I just called her now.. about ten minutes ago. I'm meant call her first before she leaves the quarter. She would be here soon" He said.
"I don't think I can wait for her arrival, I guess I would just drive down to a nearby restaurant" Liam said.
Oh Helen is the cook.
If he can't wait for the cook, I can just quickly prepare something for him to eat.
I came out of the kitchen to tell him.
"I will cook the dinner" I blurted.
"Eve, I didn't know you are there" Mr Maya said.
And I smiled mischievously.
"What would you like to eat? I will cook it" I asked Liam.
"What a joke" Liam hissed, ignoring me and walking towards the door..
Just then the bell rang.
"She's here. Helen" Mr Maya said and Liam opened the door.
A pretty young girl came in. She's most likely to be my age mate or older than me.
"Hello Liam" She waved and smiled at him.
"Good evening Mr Maya" She said and turned to me.
"Err... Hi" She said, wondering who I was.
"Hello" I replied her.
She seems nice.
"I was just about to get something outside to eat. Why are you just coming?" He asked her.
"I left home as soon as your Dad called me" Helen told him.
" Oh well, next time don't wait for his calls. Just come already when it's breakfast, lunch or dinner time" Liam said.
"Your Dad is not always at home. He calls me when he is around.. beside I didn't know you would be at home too. You have my number, don't you? Call me whenever you want me to cook for you" Helen said to him with so much confidence. Liam hissed and went back upstairs.
I smiled because Helen is not a softie like me. She has a touch of Janet's attitude and I think we are gonna be friends, good friends.
"Eve, this is Helen. Our cook. She will share her number with you before she leaves, you might need her tomorrow " Mr Maya said and I nodded as if I had a cell phone.
Well I had one but it spoilt sometimes ago. So I abandoned it.
Helen left us and went into the kitchen. Now I know why there are lot of foodstuffs in there.. simply because there is someone to go to the market and set food on the table for him.
"You can return to the room. I'll let you know when she's done" He said staring at my standing nipples. Oops! cloth I wore was only quite revealing.
Then he licked his lips. I gave a false smile and went to the kitchen instead, Helen might want a helping hand.
Plus, I would love to be her friend.
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Eve's POV "Hey" I said to Helen in a friendly tone. She was rinsing her hand in the sink, i brought out the Kitchen napkin and gave it to her when she was done. "Thank you" She said as she dried her hands with the napkin. "You are welcome" I smiled while I also washed my hands in the sink. She looked at me, puzzled because I was being all nice and it was obvious I wanted to join her in cooking. "An helping hand" I told her.. "O...k" "Your name is Eve right?" She asked me.. "Yup! Eve" I responded.. she gave me the napkin when I was done rinsing my hands. "Are you Liam's new girlfriend?" She asked me. "What?" I blurted. "No. I'm not his girlfriend" I told her and she chuckled as she moved to the fridge and shoved out some lettuces leaves. "Who are you?" She asked. "Errrmm.. ..Mr Maya's new wife?" I told her the truth. "What d' hell?" She exclaimed. "Ewwwwww" "Errrrr... I was only joking" I quickly said and laughed it off instantly and she laughed too. "You are funny. Ver
Eve's POV "I am married to your father" I told him and he stopped walking and turned to look at me. "What? What nonsense did you just spew out of your mouth?" I sniffed but tears wouldn't stop rolling down my cheek. "He came to my house and asked for my hand in marriage" "My Dad will never do such a thing" He fired. "But I'm saying the truth.." "Are you stupid? An old man came to ask for your hand in marriage and you gave in just like.. are you dumb? No, you must be. You should be in high school right now!" He still didn't believe me. "I swear.. Your Dad promised to take care of my Dad and I if only I get married to him.. Dad has heart issues and the doctor demanded for a lot of money but there's no way we could get that amount.. I can't even further my education. I had no choice" I rushed my words. He gave me a stern look and didn't say anything for a while. "I... I'm not a whore... And I didn't know he actually brought me here to..." He cut in sharply. "Do you think I be
Eve's POV "I.... I am Mr Maya's wife" I finally confessed to Helen. "She is Mr Maya's Wife" Robert said at the same time. "What?" Helen exclaimed. "What do you mean you are Mr Maya's wife?" She asked me. "Using the word 'wife' sounds more better than saying his 's*x toy" I said. "I married him because his wealth would improve a whole lot of things in my miserable life but it turns out we are actually not getting married in the proper way" I briefly explained to her. "You see Eve, even a proper marriage with him is still very wrong" Robert said. "I know right" I said and sniffed. I'm really not gonna shed tears again, I'm tired of that. "What are you talking about Eve? Explain to me right away, Robert!" Helen questioned in a confused way. I wish I could just tell her that what I just said now is a Joke but no, it's not. "Mr Maya asked for her hand in marriage and she reluctantly agreed because he was wealthy and he promise to take good care of her. She needed money for her D
Eve's POV Mr Maya arrived home, immediately after Helen has left, I did the serving myself and pretended to be happy with him like I planned to yet, every damn glances at him, reminds me of what Helen and Robert told me about him. I took another seat in front of him and watched him eat as if I was his wife. Oh I am.. "Aren't you hungry?" He asked me..as if he is one caring husband. He's not, he's a s*x maniac. "I've had some just before you arrived" I replied with a smile. "Good then. I have a good news for you baby girl" He said. "Hmmn?" I hummed. "What is it?" "Will you give me some time to finish up with this?" He said referring to his meal. I nodded fondling with my fingers. What good news is it? I wondered. What kind of news could he say to me that would make me happy or make me fall in love with him instantly; eww nothing at all because that's not even possible. "I can't believe we are getting close right now. The way you now look at me, the frequent way you smile at m
Eve's POV "Why is daddy not happy about our arrival? Is this the expression he gave when he saw you? Or is it just me?" Mark asked his brother, Liam. "No Mark, it's not just you. I think Daddy wants us to live elsewhere. It's probably time for you to inherit one of houses while I move to mine" Liam answered sarcastically. "No, no Guys... I ermm" Their father scratched his head. "I... I..take my leave now" I stuttered, taking my stuff and new phone from the couch. "You see, she's not leaving," Liam said just when I was about to climb the stairs. "Sorry" I murmured because I didn't know what to say. With the look of things, I think I'm becoming a big burden to this family, especially to Mr. Maya's children, my stepsons. * "Mark are we gonna keep standing here like we are strangers in our own house?"Liam questioned his brother. " Ohh" He pulled his heavy bag off his shoulder and leaned it on a couch. Then took his seat... while his brother was about to go to his room. "Dad is
"What did you do Daddy? You gave my position in your fourth company to that small girl you called your wife?" Liam flung the door as he bumped into his father's room. "Liam you didn't inform me that you were on vacation or you would be vocation soon. You even lied to me yesterday, you only said you came to pick up some stuff" His father fired. "No, that's not what I'm talking about right now. What happened to my inheritance? What has taken over you Daddy?" He fired back. "Enough already Liam. You would manage another.." "I don't want any other one. That particular company is everything to me" He interrupted sharply and his Dad sighed and shook his head. Eve and Mark came in... Eve was sluggish and very scared to even utter the least word. Mr. Maya turned to her... "Actually Eve, the managing director position I offered you earlier is my son's occupation in that same company" He told her but she nodded and remain speechless. "Ugh. So her name is Eve" Mark remarked. "I'm sorry a
Eve's POV I woke up very early the next day; I'm already fond of it. Haven had my bathe, I put on a casual gown, it was at the same time looking kinda official. I viewed myself through the mirror and smiled as I admire my beauty. Yes I know I'm beautiful, it's probably not obvious because of the struggles I have been through. "Oh, God! I'm really doing this" I said to myself and smiled a little bit. I could sense that Liam was awake too because I could hear a slow and solemn music playing out from his room and I could also hear Mark speaking to someone on phone. I went down the stairs to the kitchen to prepare the breakfast like I'm supposed to do so. Anyways, It didn't take me so much time. While I was still setting the table; Liam walked downstairs. Looks like he is indeed ready for work too. He was dressed in a suit and looked really corporate. "Good Morning Liam" I said to him. He nodded his head; examining what I was doing... "Morning " He final
Eve's POV When they finished introducing themselves; he furthered more told them that I am the new secretary; he informed them about his arrival and he made mentioned that; * He has come to stay * I didn't really get what he meant. After the meeting ended; everyone left for their various departments leaving Liam in the hall. Actually, he ordered them to leave first but I was still there, waiting for him; uhm waiting for him simply because we came here together. "Are you waiting for me stepmom?" Liam asked me; as he picked up a few things from the table. "No" I lied.. I might have said 'yes' but he added 'stepmom' to the end of the question. "Okay.. so why are you still here? you don't know your way to the office I just showed you?" He asked. "I do" I told him, then I picked up my documents and phone... I hurried out of the hall. * Any slight mistake can make me change my mind * Those words echoed and his mean voice jingled in my head like a bell.