FROM the cellphone, Gavin’s gaze lifted to Evadne, who had been staring at him for a while now. He smiled and stopped peeking at his online business. He shifted his attention to his girlfriend.“It seems like you want to melt me with your stares, sweetie?” He teasingly grabbed Evadne’s attention.She blinked and realized what she was doing. Blushing slightly, she averted her gaze back to the TV.If only she knew how cute she looked to him while staring. And his heart? It seemed to overflow with joy seeing the emotions in her eyes, all her attention focused on him.When he caught her looking at him, he couldn’t miss the slight reddening of her cheeks.“Or maybe you’re still thinking about what we did in the bathroom? Want a round two? Maybe you’re just shy to say. You know there’s no judgment from me. My body is yours,” he teased her.“Gavin,” Evadne scolded him, making her cheeks even redder. “I thought you were watching, but you seem too engrossed in your cellphone.”“Yet, when you l
As the private jet soared smoothly through the sky, Evadne unfastened the seat belt strapped around her and approached Gavin for a hug. It seemed they had the same intention, as he was about to remove his seat belt as well, only to be preempted by her. As she embraced Gavin, he, in turn, pulled her onto his lap. He reciprocated the hug.“I love you,” Gavin once again expressed with full affection.Tears still welled up in her eyes as she looked at him. “You do?”“Isn’t it obvious yet?”Evadne bit her lower lip slightly to prevent herself from bursting into tears. She was too emotional, unable to help it.Gavin took a handkerchief from his pants pocket, gently wiping away the tears on her cheek.“Sweetie, don’t cry,” he pleaded softly.“I can’t help it, Gavin. I’m just happy to hear those words from you.”A smile formed on Gavin’s lips as he hugged her again, using the handkerchief to wipe away her tears this time. Evadne pressed her face against Gavin’s neck, and he didn’t complain ab
“GUYS, not now, please?” Gavin requested as the guys approached their table.Evadne remained silent and refrained from joining the conversation. Deep inside, there was a part of her that couldn’t help but feel a bit starstruck by the men surrounding her and Gavin. It was her first time being surrounded by this kind of divine blessing from God.“Why does it seem like the girl with you on your last visit was different?”“Yeah, right?”Confusion was evident on Evadne’s beautiful face. Did Gavin bring another girl aside from her?“Don’t believe them. They’re good at teasing,” Gavin retorted, turning to her with a very apologetic expression. It was as if he wanted to warn the guys that he could get protective. “I’m warning you guys,” Gavin added as they stood up. “Coming here was a big mistake.”“If Arturo hears you, you might not even step foot here,” Kwame scolded.“I don’t care,” Gavin replied, approaching Evadne to help her stand.“Leaving already?” Armando asked Gavin.“Yes, and my gi
“Let’s talk about business later. I want our conversation today to be about us. Hmm?”She smiled at Gavin. “No problem with me.”When his lips descended to hers, she didn’t hesitate to respond to his kiss. They were alone, and she didn’t see anyone else. So, she thought it was safe to respond to the kiss of the man she loved.***Does many in Evadne’s circle of ex-friends know Gavin well because his name is also famous as a member of the UHB Leisure Club?Now she pieced together that information. She was already familiar with the UHB Leisure Club; she had heard about it before. However, she couldn’t pay much attention to it or join in the hype because she preferred to focus on her business. And when Orion came into her life, that’s when her world mostly revolved.She felt even more overwhelmed by Gavin’s status in life. He was surrounded by friends who were also billionaires. Gavin practically had a golden spoon in his mouth.She sighed as she watched Gavin approach her. They were in
“N-Negative again,” Evadne said to her husband, Orion.Orion reached for the two pregnancy test kits she was holding, his lips tightening as he stared at them, seeing only a single red line on each pregnancy test kit. Out of frustration, he threw them. “Damn! Still nothing? Evadne, we’ve been trying to have a baby for months now. And what? You can’t even give me that?”She lowered her head. “I-I’m sorry, hon.”It was not the response he expected. It seemed like a volcano about to erupt at any moment.“There you go with your apologies again. Can’t you give me a baby?”She bit her lower lip and looked up at him. “Why are you so impatient to have a baby? What can I do if I can’t give you what you want? I’m doing everything I can,” her voice quivered as tears welled up. She felt hurt by his attitude. Was having a baby more important to him than her feelings right now?She was stressed out too because she couldn’t conceive. She had been married to him for six months and had been living tog
Evadne stared at the calendar app on her cellphone in one corner of her coffee shop.It had been a week.A week of her husband growing colder to her. Her heart felt even heavier as she thought about it. He kept coming home late from work, collapsing into bed immediately, and waking up the next morning. He would have a cup of coffee before rushing off to work.She didn’t know how she could put up with him like that. Could their past happiness ever be restored?Gradually, tears welled up in her eyes as she looked at the home screen wallpaper of her cellphone. It was their wedding picture with Orion, both of them smiling brightly. They were both so happy.But now...She took a deep breath and blinked back her tears.She didn’t want to think that her husband might be seeing someone else. Surely, he wouldn’t turn to someone else just because she couldn’t give him the child he wanted.She didn’t realize that she had stood up. As she turned, she accidentally bumped into a man holding a cup o
Evadne quickly opened the door of their condo unit upon hearing the continuous doorbell ring one after another. She hurriedly walked, assuming it was her husband.However, standing at the door was not her husband but a woman with a travel bag with a smiled.Indeed, if her husband were outside, he wouldn’t bother ringing the doorbell.“E-Evadne,” Camila Everleen greeted her, a college friend.“Mila, it’s been a long time.”“Can I stay over, Evadne?” She pleaded, smiling but avoiding eye contact, seemingly somewhat embarrassed.Evadne nodded, opening the door wider for her friend. “Sure. Come in,” she invited her friend.It had been a year since they last met. Camila had been living in Buffalo.“Are you coming from Buffalo?”Camila shook her head. “From Allegany,” she replied briefly. She took a seat on the living room sofa.“Have you eaten yet?” Evadne asked again.“Not yet.”“Perfect timing, I’m about to eat. Join me,” she said, not holding out much hope for her husband, Orion, to com
Evadne was surprised one afternoon when she found Orion inside their house. He had arrived home before her, which was unusual. She was usually the one who came home first.“You’re home early today, hon?” she said, giving him a kiss on the lips.“Our meeting ended early,” he replied. There was no tenderness in his voice, unlike before.She glanced over to the kitchen and saw Camila there, cooking. Orion followed her gaze.“Tell your friend not to work too hard. She even did our laundry. And now she’s cooking dinner for us. You should be the one doing those things, Evadne. Why don’t you learn from your friend? Just stay at home,” he said before heading to their room.Evadne took a deep breath to ease the sudden tightness in her chest. Now, her husband was comparing her to someone else. It really hurt to be compared.She couldn’t leave the coffee shop she managed; it was out of the question. Besides, she was still fulfilling her duties as his wife. The only thing she couldn’t do now was