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. Very funny" She said then began to rinsed the leaves.
"Lettuce wraps right?" I changed the topic by asking her what she wanted to cook.
"Yeah" She replied.
I took some onions and started slicing it on a chopping board.
When she was done rinsing the lettuce, she set the fire on the gas cooker then placed a fry pot on it then she came back to meet me.
I knew she wanted me to introduce myself properly butshe didn't even believe me when I told her I was Mr Maya's new wife.
"I'm Liam's cousin" Okay, I lied to her.
"Really? I didn't know Liam has a cousin.." She said and I almost cut my finger.
Liam has no cousin? Shit! She found out I'm lying already.
"Of course, he would have a cousin. I just didn't know he has a close family member because I have never since anyone here in my five years of working with Mr Maya" Helen said and I smiled.
Say no more please.
Lies creates more lies. I don't wanna tell more lies.
"Here is the onions" I handed over the chopping board to her.
"Thank you. You are making my work easier"
"My pleasure" I smiled.
I stood there and watched her do the rest of the cooking.
I needed someone to open up to, Helen would have been the person but I just lied to her now. She might not want to be my friend when she finds out the truth.
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When the food was ready, I assisted her in arranging the dining table. Mr Maya was surprised and he verbally told me to stop it without Helen noticing but I ignored him and continued till the table was set.
And Liam came to the dinning table at the right time.
"Helen Will you join us, so we can have dinner as one big family?" Mr Maya asked her.
"No thank you" She said and hung her bag around her neck as she set to leave.
"I've already packed my meal" she added.
"I'm not complaining. You can still join us" He persuaded. Liam on the other hand has started eating.
"Thank you" she repeated and faced me.
"It's nice meeting you Eve" She smiled at me then headed to the door.
"Same here" For no reason, I followed her to the door.
"Thank you once again. You are nothing like your cousin" Oh Good, she said that in a whisper..
Liam and Mr Maya didn't hear that.
I smiled and watched her leave then I returned to the dinning table to meet Mr Maya and his son, Liam.
Seriously both of them scares me.. especially now that I'm alone with them
Mr Maya is a pedophile while his son doesn't even like me.
"But what are you still doing here?" Liam shouted at me when I pulled a chair to sit on.
"Any problem? She's my visitor"
"A visitor should come and go right? I feel so irritated by her shameless attitude. Disgusting!" Liam said.
"Liam!" His father scolded.
"It's.. it's fine" I said, forcing out a smile as I began to eat.
"Well I don't blame her" Liam said and continue eating.
I can see that he feels really irriated by my presence. I don't get he is like this.
I stood up and carried my meal tray, I wanted to excuse them and go to my room.
"Don't go" Mr Maya held my hand..
Liam scoffed, stood up then went away with his foodtray.
I sat down reluctantly.
"Don't worry, as time goes on, my son would get used to you and respect you as his step mom" Mr Maya assured me. I know it can never be possible. Never!
I kept on giving a false smile. I ate slowly because I I lost my appetite already.
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I woke up very early the next morning, probably because my body is yet to adapt to this environment. I went to the living room, only to meet Mr Maya getting all set for work.
"Oh you woke up at the right time" He said giving me a peck on my forehead.
I smiled.
"I usually leave for work at this time" He told me.
"I can see that" I said and adjusted his tie. He didn't knot it well.
"Thank you baby" He said holding my waist and I chuckled.
"Can you get me a cup of coffee" He requested.
"Right away" I quickly went to prepare it for him.
I don't know what's wrong with me? I'm acting all good and calm.
"Exactly how I want it" Mr Maya said and sipped the coffee at once.
"Did you get Helen's phone number yesterday?" He asked me.
"Not at all"
"Why? I can see you two are friends already"
Friend? Uhm...
"I... Uhm, I don't have a cell phone" I told him.
"Oh My God, I would have gotten you one yesterday, didn't we pass by a mall?" He quaried but I didn't say anything.
"It's not too late hun" He added
"I guess there are a lot of things I have to give to you when I return" He said and spanked my butt.
"And there is something you will give to me in return too" He whispered in a s*xual tone.
And I smiled and tried to be seductive and s*xy.
"I can't wait baby" I winked at him.
I swear I didn't know how those words escaped from my mouth.
I guess I really meant it when I said I was gonna play along with him.
"Yes! Yes this is... I knew it! You know what I want and should know how I would want it" He said happily.
"Of course I do" I said licking my lips in a s*xual way.
"Should we have some quickie before I leave?" He asked me.
"No" I blurted..
Then quickly changed my tone: " No baby, don't be in a rush. I'm all yours when you return" I said in a s*xy way.
I slid my palm slowly from his neck down his chest and softly pinch his nipple and he moaned. I can't believe I made him horny only with that slight foreplay.
"Yeah that's is.. that's it" He moaned and pulled me to himself, spanked my ass again and fondle with it.
"I really can't wait to have you tonight" He winked at me.
"Me too" I whispered and stylishly moving away from me.
He carried his briefcase and I escorted him out of the house, watched him entered his car and drove out of the compound.
I sighed in distress. I know I can do this.
I returned back to the house only to meet Liam standing right in front of me.
"Good Morning Liam" I tried not to stammer because I was so scared of him.
"But what are you doing here? What are you still doing here? Hasn't he paid for the nights he spent with you already? Isn't it high time for you leave? Or How many nights did he book for?" He yelled at me.
"What?" I muttered.
"Look here Eve or whatever your name is, I know you are one of my Dad's concubines. Yeah I'm aware he brings different whores home to keep his company when my brother and I are away. You are one of the sluts he brings home to satisfy himself then pays them off... I don't know what you are thinking... But aren't you too young for it?" Liam shouted.
"I...I..am not a slut" I stammered.
"Oh really. I caught you guys having s*x yesterday! Didn't I?" He said....
I didn't know what to say or explain to him that his father only forced himself on me yesterday... And we almost had s*x.
"So what do you call that? A quickie? You are a whore and you should be ashamed of yourself" He insulted me.
"No..no Liam" I bursted into tears immediately and he scoffed.
"Crocodile tears. It won't get to me. I know my father would always want to satisfy his s*xual urge but I would advise you as well. Quit being a prostitute and find something to do with your life. Face your study!" He yelled and begin to walk away.
"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?"
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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.
Eve's POV Rather than to apologize, What else can I do? I bow my head a little and told them that I am sorry but looks like, they didn't have my time. I let them be then I returned to my seat...trying to concentrate on the monitor but Liam and Clara were still right there, embracing themselves inseparably. "Come on" It was Clara who disengaged from him first. "Didn't you say that you were busy and I shouldn't come see you yet?"Liam asked her and she smiled and tucked the fallen hair strand to the back of her ear. " Just because.. I wanted to give you a surprise" Clara responded. Liam wouldn't stopped smiling, he held her hand and intertwined it with his. "Look at you Clara, you are looking so pretty, I just can't believe that you look really different and I...I.."He covered his mouth in astonishment... Sweet words couldn't describe how he felt at that now. He just wanted to be in her arms again. " You are not looking bad as well Liam.." Clara blus