EvaHalf an hour later, the entire apartment was dead silent. After resolving to tell him, we had moved from the floor to the couch of the living room. There I explained everything that went on in the past and what happened now. Viktor's infidelity, kicking me out and everything that happened while he'd traveled, leaving the deal to me.Almost everything. I couldn't bring up Viktors insults, threats and attempts to corner me. Not when I knew he wouldn't take it well. Now that all was said, I remained silent as I looked at him, waiting for him to finally speak. He sat in one place, the stillness in his body and face akin to that of a statue. Under the lights illuminating his sharp cheekbones and deep blue eyes, he almost looked like one. I couldn't focus too much on his appearance however with the anxiety swirling in me.He didn't look angry at all, his face neutral to the point that I couldn't identify any actual emotion. Goodness knew what he was thinking right now.The air seemed
Was it so out of reach to think she would do this to me? Definitely not.Yet there were still little doubts. Two weeks had passed. Two weeks without any trouble. I hadn't seen or neared her, letting go of any suspicions of the past. Why would she suddenly spring up and hurt me? Was it my suspicions of her that day that led her ? Was this planned? Did she do it alone?Was I thinking too much?“You need to sleep.” Jon said, his voice springing me out of my thoughts. I looked up as his hand cupped my cheek.“You've had a long day. You need to rest. Don't bother coming to work tomorrow and stay inside as much as you can. Log off all social media too. I don't want you getting hurt.”It all made sense. I nodded, savoring his kiss to my forehead. Panic slipped in as he pulled away from our embrace.He was leaving? I swallowed thickly.I knew it was necessary for him to actually follow his word and yet…Before he could stand up I stopped him, holding his wrist.“Don't leave. Not yet.” I rush
EvaI had to reread it three more times before it fully sank in. Pushing away my laptop, I tore my gaze to the nearest wall, completely stricken.‘What the hell?’ I rubbed my face lightly before looking back at the open monitor. Through the short distance I'd made, the text still remained the same and the feeling was more and more sinister every time I looked at it. I quickly averted my gaze, focusing on the nearest wall instead.Who sent this? It had to be a prank or a practical joke.Right?I fought the urge to look back at it. After a while I gave up and brought my laptop closer to me.There was no use keeping something like this. I should just delete it and get it over with. Clicking in the email again I reached out to the “”DELETE “ button. It was right there, shining like a beacon. Deleting it would be so easy.And yet, I stopped.The timing was too coincidental. No matter how much I wanted to write it off as nothing I couldn't. An anonymous email texting me about ‘truth’ afte
EvaThe cold wind made me shiver as I walked through the city streets, but nothing could compare to the icy chill in my heart. The doctor's words still echoed in my ears even though I was far away from the hospital.Pregnant. I was pregnant.How was I going to deal with this? It has been half a year since I graduated from college and still had no job. I didn't even know how I was going to tell him, how he would react...I stopped in my tracks when I saw the building I called home. It at least used to be one.It was late, but I was sure Viktor didn't mind, if he was even there in the first place.Things wouldn't have been so bad if not for his constant attitude and neglect towards me. Anytime I tried to reach out, he acted violently, cursing me and breaking things around me. It hurt too much to think about. So I left him alone, even though it hurt. Since then the home that we shared together felt more like a cold house. He was never there and if he was, he never stayed long. Anytime h
SIX YEARS LATEREva“Cory! Anthea! Hurry up your friends are waiting for you!” I screamed in exhaustion towards the empty hallway.“Yes mom!” A chorus answer filled the room before footsteps approached and four little feet drew closer. I smiled fondly at the two eager children in front of me. Cory was still chewing the breakfast I made for him while Anthea had peanut butter stains on her cheek and hand.I lowered to their level and wiped the stains off her hand before facing both of them.“Don't forget what I said. Stay with your teachers all the time and stay safe.”“Yes mom.” They chorused, smiling cheekily. I couldn't help the tears that sprung from my eyes.My son and daughter, the lights of my life.It came as a shock to me that I gave birth to not one but two children. They both looked alike as well, sharing my mocha complexion with only a difference in our eyes and hair.I kissed their cheek and gave them a firm hug before leading them with their small luggage in my hands.Com
EvaI reread the name over and over, but it never changed.This couldn't be possible. It had to be a mistake.Shaking my head I turned back to Face, trying to ignore the sinking feeling in my chest.“Can you repeat the name again?” I asked, my mouth turning dry. “Viktor Reynolds.”The knot in my stomach tightened as I looked back at the file, seeing the name there.Reynolds Family Corps. There was only one company with the name like that.Throughout the six years I spent in the city I managed to steer clear away from him with little to no effort. Even as I rose up in the ranks and joined business parties I never saw him and I had avoided any news related to him, his family or their company successfully since. This city was big enough for the both of us and I thought I would go my life without seeing him.My worst fears had come to pass.I would have to face my ex, the man who threw me out without a second glance once again. The man who had cheated on me with the person who was suppos
EvaThe entire meeting was clear and succinct. I did most of the talking while most of them gaped my way. Richard was still pale, nodding to everything I said while looking at me in shock. Brienne looked infuriated yet she couldn't say a word. I smirked inwardly.Viktor’s gaze was especially bored into my face to the point I could feel it. Still I managed to keep my cool until I was done.“Now that the briefing is done, I will see you all tomorrow.” I stood up and it took everything in me to not bolt out. Instead I walked calmly and found myself in the nearest restroom which was thankfully empty.That went well, I thought breathlessly as I looked in the mirror. Still I couldn't believe I handled myself and I was still shaken by the entire thing.The door clicking open made me jolt. I whipped my head towards the entranceGrace, Victor's mother faced me directly, no expression on her face. My heart hammered in my chest as I looked at her. What was she going to do now? Threaten me? Shou
EvaI groaned as I entered the empty house. There were no cries of children, none of the usual screaming, nothing. I didn't know how much I missed it until moments like these.Entering my room I swiped through my phone. I couldn't call them now, considering that they were likely asleep, so I settled on calling someone else.The phone rang for seconds before it clicked. Contentment filled me as Jon's face came into view.“Hello my love.” he drawled out in his deep sexy voice, making heat rise to my cheeks.“Still such a flirt even when you're cities away.” I scoffed playfully, making him smile wider.“Who can blame me when I'm with someone like you.” My heart grew soft under his praises. Even though he'd been doing this since he showed interest in me years ago I still wasn't used to it.I stroked his face on the screen “How are you doing?” I asked.“Good, which isn't surprising because it's me.” He wiggled his eyebrows immediately after.“But overall I'm mostly worried about it. How a