Eva might not be your typical good-hearted, sensible female lead. Please overlook that little detail. Also note that I used the word -Might- 🤪
"Come on in" she said stepping aside to let her pass "I don't know who is who so you have to identify yourself" "Don't do it!" Rosslyn or was it Eva yelled from the living room "Let them sweat a little" Sabrina huffed. For everyone's peace of mind, she needed to know who was who. They were both in dresses. One blue the other green and their hair, although straight, was styled differently. She tried to guess who was Rosslyn... Or maybe she didn't have to. Pretending to close the door, she quickly took out her phone and called. The one in the living room rang "Gotcha" "That's cheating" Rosslyn complained. She was in a blue wrap dress and heels. For the hundredth time, she wondered why they hadn't gone out. It would have been fun, saved her from cooking -even though she was the one who'd suggested doing it- and it guaranteed her a drama free evening. No one could throw a tantrum or start a fight in public. Both girls had successful careers, with Eva being famous locally and Rosslyn
"So? How was it?" "How was what?" He answered but his gaze kept swinging from his phone to his laptop then back. He expected a call or at least a message explaining why she was ignoring his calls this time. Had something happened? Was he overreacting? At some point, Mason had started wondering if he was being too clingy. Was a call a day too much? Besides, she'd been angry when she left. Surely a little update wasn't too much to ask. "The surprise Eva had prepared for you. I just had this feeling that you two would suit each other and I was right. Wasn't I? She lights up your dim world and brings out the freak in you. Doesn't she?" "Yes" "And you can see yourself marrying her in the near future. Right?" "Yes" "And have ten children" "Yes" "MACE!" He snapped his head up "What mom? You don't have to yell when I'm sitting right next to you" "You just agreed to marry Eva and have ten children with her. You can't take that back" "Last I checked, weren't you a feminist?
"Eew, you reek of alcohol. Were you drinking?" Mason cracked one eye open and then closed it "Get me a glass of water before you leave" "Why would I leave? I just got here" "Because I'm not in the mood to talk to you today" "Are you sulking?" "No. I'm pissed" and glad that she was there but he couldn't let her know that yet. He'd ended up spending the entire afternoon ranting to Alden then went back to the office. Thinking he could get some work done but he'd been too wound up to concentrate. So he'd come back home and drunk a few bottles of beer. The stench Eva was complaining about came from his shirt. He'd spilled some on himself and forgot to take his clothes off. That was how disoriented he had been. "I brought you flowers and chocolate to apologize," she said shaking him. "Cut it..." Pink rose petals blocked his line of vision "Are you kidding me?" "I'm sorry. The day before yesterday was just a hard day for me and I wanted to be alone. If I hadn't buried myself i
Eva craned her neck, trying to hear what they were talking about. Why had Rosslyn asked to speak with him outside? And why had he agreed? If she told him anything... "Do you want anything? There's a cafe..." "Just shut up!" She hissed "I'm trying to listen" why was the room so big? If it had been smaller, the bed might have been closer to the door and she could hear their conversation. Lincoln had left after making sure she was fine and Rosslyn had a flight to catch. The sooner she left, the sooner Eva could feel at ease. She didn't like seeing her there and especially not around Mason. "I can stand closer to the door and tell you what they're talking about" Sabrina offered. "No thanks. I just lost my interest" she was trying to make up for that little incident back at their house but Eva wasn't in a forgiving mood. Her dress was ruined and she had been forced to snob Mason because she was in a bad mood. If it wasn't for Sabrina, none of this would have happened. "Are you stil
"You look distracted. What's up?" Eva sighed "It's Mason. Something's up with him" "Should you strive to bring it down?" Pippa asked, snorting. She grabbed a pillow and hurled it at her. "Cut it out with the innuendos. I'm serious" "Fine, what is it? Has he gotten tired of you already?" "What do you mean? Men don't get tired of me. I get tired of them" "So why haven't you moved on from him then? I honestly thought you two would fuck a few times and go your own ways" "He's different-" "Damn right he is" she said making Eva furrow her brow. Before she could ask what she meant, Pippa continued "He's not your average man Eva. One look at him and you can tell he's not the type to take shit from anyone, especially you. I suggest you stick to the men you can handle" "Meaning?" "That you're controlling. I'm sorry to say that but it's the truth. You always want everything done your way. You want to dictate the terms and expect men to go along with it. Your previous boyfriend
"You didn't think you'd tease me all night and get away with it, did you?" "I like this petty streak of yours," Eva said smiling. Did he want to play with her? Well, too bad. He'd chosen the wrong person. Throwing her leg over his lap, she slowly inched her hand toward her center saying "What a man can do, I can do better" he watched her hand, the look in his eyes intensifying as he followed her movements. In, out. In, out. Her fingers were nothing compared to his. It was as if they were made to pleasure a woman. Long, supple, sinful. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't replicate what he'd done a few minutes earlier. Her body just wouldn't respond to her touch. Not when he was right next to her. As if he knew that, he mocked, "How's that going for you? Are you any closer to finishing?" She withdrew her hand huffing "Cocky bastard" "What? You can play with me but I can't?" It struck her then. That Pippa might have been right. If it was any other man in there with her, h
"Hey, sexy. Miss me?" Mason leaned back in his chair answering "Of course I do. When will you be coming back?" "Unfortunately, I have to stay for another week so probably Saturday or Sunday? But worry not, you're still getting your surprise" "I'm not worried about that. You have a knack for acting. I'm sure you'll do well" "You'd better not look at other women while I'm away" "I only have eyes for you, baby," he said twirling a pen in his fingers. "Okay. I have to go. I'll call you later. Bye" "Bye" He took the phone away from his ear and looked at it. What was he doing? Why hadn't he asked her if what that waitress had said was true? It was just a simple question. Why hadn't he brought it up, Because deep down he knew it was wrong to even think she could do something like that. Relationships were based on trust. He couldn't- shouldn't trust a stranger's words. For all he knew, she was just jealous of Eva and wanted to ruin her reputation. Famous people attracted all kinds
A MONTH LATER "Let's go out or I'll call your mother and tell her you're sulking. I may or may not end up advising her to move in with you so she can take care of you" Mason threw the pen he was holding at Alden -which he caught expertly- and picked up another one "That excuse is getting old" "But it always works. Doesn't it?" "I can't I'm busy" "Jack!" He bellowed. A minute later, his assistant walked in "Is your boss busy?" "No sir. He finished all the work two weeks ago" Mason glared at him but he continued "The projects he's working on don't need to be reviewed right now but he insisted. So now everyone is running around trying to please him" "See?" Alden exclaimed victoriously "Your presence here is only torturing your employees. Are you coming with me or should I call your mother?" "Jack, you're fired" "Yes sir. I'll see you on Monday" Half an hour later, they were sitting in front of half naked women. Some were dancing while ot