As soon as Lucas was gone along with the police, Eve burst into a loud sob. she gripped on the cold metal railings before her, as she felt her strength being drained away from her. A whimper even escaped her lips as her abdomen suddenly caused excruciating pain, making her clutch at her tummy. “Ahh!” she groaned in pain, gritting her teeth to endure it. but she just can’t. From a distance, she heard an approaching footstep and someone calling her name. “Eve! Are you ok?!” Shia was panicking when she was near her, immediately holding her arms for assistance. Eve glanced at her, nodding weakly as she forced a smile. but even smiling was hard. “I’m fine,” she grumbled. However, Shia’s worried expression didn’t fade. It only even worsens as she looked down at her dress. In a croaky voice, she says, “Eve. I don’t think you’re fine. Your dress…” Eve looked at her dress that Shia was staring at with widened eyes. and like her, her eyes froze too
Six years later… Vis, Croatia. “Eve, it's really a shame you aren’t a model. You’ve got the perfect curves and looks but…” Edward shook his head and sat beside her. The disappointment in his face was always there every time he talks about her being a perfect model. Yet, she always rejects him. Grinning, Eve got up and sat as she turned her back to him. He immediately understood what she wanted thus, he started to wipe off the sand that stick to her skin. And though he did it willingly, there was a frown on his face. “This is why I don’t like you lying on the beach almost naked. You’re ruining your skin for god’s sake!” Eve chuckled at his remark, slightly glancing at him just enough to see his knotted brows. “You know what, if I didn’t know you, I would have called you a pervert. Aren’t you aware that you always kept staring at my body every time I wear a bikini?” Just then, he rolled his eyes but still smiled guiltily. He knew what she said wa
“Are you sure you’re going back?” Edward sunk on the bed where he sat, intently observing Eve’s expression. And all he could see was anger and determination. He knew what she hated the most was being dictated on what to do and being forced to do something she doesn’t like. And it’s what he admired about her. In fact, he also envied her for it. Since not everyone was brave enough to fight for what she wanted. As she was busy packing the essential things she needed, Eve didn’t even give him a glance. Still, she answered him. “I must. I must go back. Theo is there. Without him, I couldn’t stay here anymore.” “But you might see him if you go back.” His words halted Eve. With her eyes squinting, she lifted her head to him. “Him?” “Yes. Him. I mean…” Edward paused and met her eyes. Eyes that were starting to tremble. “Lucas Levin.” He took note of how she crumpled her fist although she might not have noticed it herself. Eve looked away and s
Who is Theo Gray? For Eve, he’s the one who accompanied her through these years she had suffered. The one who stayed with her, believing and supporting her. The one who can always make her smile and comforts her every time her day was tough. For her, he’s the one who made her fly high, the one who gave her freedom that she struggled to attain from her own father. Although Theo was someone she only intended to use, she never expected herself to love him this much. She cannot live without him anymore. she couldn’t spread her wings and fly if he wasn’t there beside her. she loves him… more than anyone else… Anyone else… Does that mean even Lucas Levin? “Ladies and gentlemen, Croatia Azure Airlines welcomes you to the Philippines. The local time is 23:45. For your safety and the safety of those around you, please remain seated with your seat belt fastened and keep the aisle(s) clear until we are parked at the gate… Ladies and gentlemen…” Eve was sta
Inside the car, it was dead silent. Now that Eve was reassured after seeing her son well and fine, the idea of coming back again in this place finally sinks into her mind. This city. This city was where she had her most cherished memories. The glamour of the midnight city flashed in a blur in her sight. Yet, in her mind, she was seeing a different scene. It flashes in her hazelnut eyes that made her heart race again. Her breath hitched. Her lips pursed. “Lucas Levin… will I ever meet you again?” “Mom…” “Hmm?!” startled when she felt someone crawling on her, Eve looked down and was met by a pair of dreamy-like dark eyes. His eyes often looked like this every time he was sleepy. With the urge to fight off his sleep, he kept blinking several times. it’s a tough war and he’s obviously losing. And it’s adorable. “I am sleepy. Theo’s sleepy, mom…my…” Eve smiled as she watched her son slowly fall into the lull of sleep. Extending her arms towards him,
“You just said what?!” “I said, give me Morris Hierta’s number,” Eve repeated impatiently but it wasn’t what Shia was asking of. Thus, with the same impatient voice, she answered back, “No, not that one. It’s what you said before that.” Eve paused for a moment and thought of what she said before. She even combed her hair using her fingers since she had been thinking a lot since the day that Theo had disappeared. And trying to think further frustrates her. “You mean, me being back here?” “HELL YES!” That was Shias blurt out. It was obvious that she was already sulking for not telling her beforehand. “I’ve been convincing you for like ages to visit me and you never did even for once. And now that you’re here, you didn’t even tell me! Eve! You’re such a b*tch friend!” Eve rolled her eyes and it set to the peacefully sleeping child beside her as she sat. Not even once was she taken aback by her child’s
“Mommy…” “Mom-my…” “Mommy!” Eve was awakened by an adorable angel-like boy in front of her. He looked somewhat annoyed, probably because she didn’t wake up only until he raised his voice. She also noticed that his tiny hands were cupping her cheeks. “Mommy is such a sleepy-head,” he grumbled with pouted lips. And instead of feeling scolded, she couldn’t help but giggle. Just when did you see someone scolding as cute as her son? “Fine, fine. Mommy will now get up, alright? Now, get off me,” she said with a laugh that made Theo’s brow crease even more. He’s really pissed now. Watching her like this, Eve had always wondered if Lucas would look the same if ever he gets annoyed too. because thinking back to when they were together, Lucas seemed to never get annoyed with her before. Well, not that one time she tried flirting with some other men in Piacere. Still, that wasn’t him being annoyed but he’s furious! Theo went down to the bed and was still w
“I didn’t know you’re welcome in this house…” Shia glanced at Eve and continued sipping from her glass of wine. It was a wine that Eve got from Croatia. “In your house?” “In. Their. House.” Eve put emphasis on her words since after all, she long had refused to call this place her own house/ home. Shia paused for a moment but replied as she blinked her long lashes away. “Well, I had my own ways…” “You aren’t my father’s mistress, too right? that’s why he let you in?” “Prrrkkk! WHAT THE HELL EVE?!” Shia stood up, eyes were almost popping out of her eye sockets with what she just heard. Of course, she’s a flirt but she won’t ever flirt with an old man! especially, Eve’s father. Although Shia’s face had paled so much from what she just said, Eve just crossed her legs as if she said nothing wrong and looked at her. “I am just stating a possibility. My dad would never let a stranger into his house for no reason. And if you’re his mistress, it will be