Birthday party drama

Evelyn’s P.O.V.

My hand flew to my mouth to muffle an involuntary scream, this uncanny revelation had the same effect on the audience too. President Scott balled his fingers into fists, a look of great bitterness swept across his face.

His keep-your-mouth-shut glare intimidated that active slanderer.

“My girlfriend is pregnant with my child. What else do you want for proof?”

I waited desperately for the counterattack; the situation now was better than before. Indeed, this party was a perfect example of a family drama.

“It's impossible. Y-you don’t have any girlfriend.”

Carla’s stutter was accompanied by an astounded look on her face. President Scott’s statement sucked all the colors from her painted countenance.

“Whoa! This party is lit.”

I was in dire need of a laptop to write this live action, the author in me was dying to start a new novel. Despite my busy schedule, I managed to write three novels in a year. This new plot was itching my hands.

“Carla is right, Zuriel. I have never seen you meeting with any female. You are hurt, it’s understandable. We can talk about it. Leave the divorce, it’s not going to happen.”

Carla stood behind her mother and mocked him with a suggestive wiggle of her eyebrows. She was sure that all eyes were dead set on President Scott, that’s why she challenged him with her mother’s support.

“I have no intention of fostering a bastard child. Carla has wronged me, it’s my right to ask for a divorce. The woman who is bearing my child deserves to be my wife.”

That lady narrowed her eyes and spoke after a dramatic pause.

“Then call her here. I want to see that woman who is pregnant with your heir.”

The pin drop silence in the room supported her notion, maybe it was my guess that President Scott’s face changed its color for a moment. He parted his lips to say something, an elderly uncle stepped forward.

“What Carla has done is unforgivable. We would like to meet your woman, Zuriel. Scott’s family future is literally in the hands of your partner.”

That domineering uncle must be a closed relative, President Scott didn’t deny his words and dialed a number.

At the same moment, Bruce grabbed my arm and dragged me to the side pillar.

“You wrote in the application that you need five thousand monthly. What if you can get this amount daily?”

My mouth watered for this much money. Although my teeny tiny brain was inadequate to calculate the net worth, I was sure that this was sufficient for my Eddie’s education.

“What’s the job, Bruce?”

At first, I thought that Bruce had gone nuts, but he was damn serious.

“You know very well how to convince a person, Bruce.”

The hefty sum of money shut my mouth completely. So, within fifteen minutes, I was back at the party in simple clothes.

“Why did you call me in a hurry, baby? I felt so scared.”

All heads turned towards the honey-sweet voice, even the President Scott was dumbstruck at my entry. Fortunately, he was the first one to recover from the shock and walked towards me.

“Everything is fine, love. I have told you about my aunt, she wanted to meet you.”

His long arm covered my back easily, we sauntered towards that lady.

“She is Evelyn, aunt. I have chosen her as my life partner. Please bless our union.”

Aunt's venomous eyes stirred something deep in my heart, an unease arose in my chest. However, it was a fact. Her daughter was humiliated before the entire family, her acrimony was justified.

“My blessings are always with you, Zuriel.”

I saluted to her control as aunt placed her hand on the President’s shoulder and cleaned the corners of her eyes.

“This party is over. Thank you so much for coming here.”

As soon as these words rolled out of her tongue, President Scott picked me up.

“You must be tired. Let's go to our room.”

It was super awkward to be carried by my boss. As it was the need of the hour, I played along. His hurried steps and long legs climbed the staircase in a record time, my heart jumped to my throat when he locked the door behind him.

“Put me down, please.”

I requested in a whisper, which was instantly responded to by him. He helped me down carefully, I stood at the safe distance to discuss the money promised by Bruce.

My words died in my mind, as he stalked towards me slowly, the murderous look on his face sank my heart.

“I, I, me...”

I steadied my breath to calm panic, my feet moved backwards in collaboration with his forward steps. Unable to form a sentence, I bit my tongue, his frosty aura was eluding a sense of domination.

“Ahh!”

A muffled scream escaped my mouth as my back hit the cold cemented wall, the President’s muscular arms caged me between them.

He leaned in, I averted my face, giving him free access to my neck. His hot breath was fanning across my ear.

“Why are you shying from me? You are pregnant with my child, Evelyn.”

“This was Bruce’s idea.”

I blurted out and pushed him away.

“Out of all the girls in the city, Bruce chose a dumb girl like you. It's true that age cannot affect your intelligence.”

President shook his head and got busy in his work laptop.

“I am just a replacement for your girlfriend, you are safe from my low IQ level.”

My confidence was back in its majestic glory, I crossed my arms on my chest and spat out.

“Your girlfriend is six-months along, so it will be ninety days. Do you want per day or a lump sum?”

The President Zuriel raised his head and ordered.

“As you are playing the role of my girlfriend, call me Zuriel. And for the payment, you will be paid monthly. Your good performance can get you an extra bonus too.”

“Yes, Sir.”

My habitual response darkened his stern face, I hastily corrected it.

“Yes, Zuriel.”

“Better. You will stay with me for the next three months. My driver will drop you at your house tomorrow so that you can pack your stuff, and for tonight.”

He gestured towards the cupboard.

“Pick any nightdress. Carla has restocked her wardrobe today.”

I opened the cupboard and closed it at once.

“I am good in my clothes. Thank you.”

As a married woman, Carla’s cupboard was filled with sexy lingerie. There was not a chance in Hell that I would wear them. The couch in the corner appeared super appealing, I claimed it before Zuriel could ask me to sleep on the floor.

“Your cellphone is vibrating. Attend it.”

“Oh, thanks.”

His sensitive ears reminded me of my bunny, he was used to acting as a ringtone in my cellphone’s vibration mode.

I was expecting it to be Eddie’s call, so I came onto the balcony. But thirty-six miss calls from Jade’s number alarmed me. I clicked on the first notification randomly, and video of my epic confession played on it.

“Who has sent you this?”

Zuriel’s icy tone sent chills to my bones. He was right after me, watching the melodrama on my mobile phone. The next voice message was the answer to his query.

“Where are you, Eve? Brad is at our home, bashing you about your affair with your boss. Please call back.”

“Now who is this Brad and how did he get this video?”

I hid my innocent mobile to save it from Zuriel’s frightful fury.

“Brad is the owner of catering company which was serving to the party.”

“And?”

He dialed someone’s number (Obviously Bruce) and inquired.

“My dad has fixed my marriage with Brad.”

“Take care of Brad of that food service. He has the video of my home.”

“Please don’t kill him.”

Zuriel’s eyes widened at my interceding, he said nonchalantly.

“I own a Cosmetics company, not a terrorist organization. But you have to wait at least six years to get married. I will not let him go after breaching my privacy.”