Eva“It must be so lonely for you, you know, without the kids and all.” her voice came through. I sighed, relaxing on my office seat with my phone in my ear.“It really is.” I replied, “I didn't think this through if I'm being honest. Two months is a long time. Now I'm counting the days till they come back.” I sighed out.Penelope chuckled through the phone “Unfortunately I can't relate. Traveling never gets tiring.”“You've earned it.” I quipped back. Even though she was an entire continent away, I could imagine her warm smile from my words.Years ago, she was the one to give me a place to stay after being kicked out. I met her by accident, stopping at the restaurant she owned to veg for temporary shelter. Only in her late 20s when I met her, I could still recall how shocked she looked when I approached her. I hadn't expected much and prepared to leave to save myself the humiliation when she stopped me with my belongings. She offered me a place in her apartment, stating that I didn'
EvaThat was…Unexpected.When I came here, I hadn't expected him to say those words. But he had apologized and was finally agreeing. The last part still screamed of arrogance and reluctance, and he didn't seem too pleased to say those words, but he had said them anyway.Looking over him and the slightly bitter look he had, my heart gave a thump. Even though he was already done, he looked like he wanted to say something more but was waiting for my assent.That was new and…interesting to say the least. I trailed across the room, taking the first seat at the head of the table before facing him again.“Continue.” I said while he continued standing. “Despite our…history, my company needs this partnership to work. I'm not going to jeopardize that. Only for the sake of my company.”‘Like you almost didn't do that just a few days ago.’ The quip came to my head bitterly but I held my tongue.His admission was reluctant, but it was better than nothing. “Okay then.”“I have a few terms to add
Eva“I guess you didn't listen when I told you to lay off and relax.” Penelope's voice came out deadpan through the speaker.I groaned at her chastising tone, shaking my head as I looked at the phone on my dressing table.“Everything has been good Penelope, I'm serious.” I pressed on, to try convincing her while carefully running hair gel through my curls.“I’ll only believe it when I see it Eva, and I'm not in the country so you've gotten my answer.” Penelope replied, making me groan loudly while fighting a smile. She was always worrying for my sake. Without a large age gap, she treated me more like a mother to a daughter, or at least a really fun aunt that one would see in movies.Surprisingly enough, I wasn't lying or exaggerating. Things HAD been going well for me.Viktor had kept to his word and surprisingly worked well. The extent of our cordial relationship lasted only within the company however and dissipated immediately after I left. I didn't care what he did aside from withi
EvaI didn't bother going to S. Corps, heading back home for the day after passing a quick message to Lucy. It was already afternoon and time was of the essence for me to prepare.I was always used to last minute preparations. I never cared much about my appearance in the first place. When I was young and had to fend for myself, I hid, opting for more comfortable and baggy clothes from charity places to keep myself more discreet. It lasted till college where despite all my efforts, Viktor saw me. After I was with him, I grew more confident in my looks and he sometimes got me gifts like dresses and jewelry, the latter I rarely used except on dates. All those gifts were left behind as he threw me out.Even now I wasn't one for appearances, but I'd learned that presentation meant everything. Jon had taught that to me, a fact that I had to learn and adapt to for success. I'd learned to present myself properly whether at work or an event, even if there was nothing more comfortable than a
Eva“Your dress is ruined. A big shame, I'm sure it must've been expensive.” she continued, stepping towards me with her empty glass. Despite her ‘sympathetic’ words, her tone and her face showed anything but. Eyeing the stain like it was the most interesting thing in the world, she tutted.“This is definitely a case of bad luck. You definitely shouldn't have come here.”the smug look on her faceFor a moment I was stunned and confused but it didn't take a genius to figure it out. This was definitely Brienne's doing.My hackles rose with every trace of ‘sympathy’ she gave. I had done nothing to her and yet she attacked me and looked so smug about it even.A part of me wanted to give into my impulse, but I held myself back. Doing that wouldn't solve or change anything. It would only get more attention from others and perhaps that was Brienne's goal; to humiliate me. My gaze darted to the side to see that very few people had taken notice. If she wanted me to retaliate, she had another
EvaI was on alert as all eyes turned to me. It seemed like everyone else had shifted away from me, singling me out.It was too much of a shock and coincidence. Her necklace was found in a room I went into? She kept glaring at me, making me grip my glass tighter.“What are you implying Miss Harrison? That I took it?” I asked coldly and carefully to hide my nerves.“You were the only one that went upstairs. Everyone saw you. And was it a coincidence that your dress was found in the same place?” she sneered at me.“I didn't steal anything. I don't even know what your necklace looks like.” I denied.“Don't play the fool. You're the only one who was capable of stealing it. Are you telling me you didn't get your dress stained, or are you saying you saying we've been blind this whole time?” She sneered.My breath hitched as I realized what she was trying to do. This was a setup.‘Had she planned this?’ I wondered. It was too coincidental.Grace came out, looking frazzled.“Enough. I'm sure
EvaThe room was completely silent, everyone staring with slack mouths and wide eyes. It took everything in me to not react the same way. I was completely dumbfounded. Fiancee? We had been taking it slow for the past year and now he was openly announcing that I was his fiancee?I looked up at him while his face was still faced towards them. I was out to speak but I halted. The more I looked, I found that there was something in his eyes that made me pause and second guess.Despite his face and smile looking relaxed he also looked tense in a way, his hold on my waist gentle yet firm, as if he was begging me to not move or do anything.Unless…he was doing this for me?The realization made my insides curl in a warm feeling. Now I understood his intentions. I didn't know how much he had heard before coming here, but it was enough for him to do this. Earlier I was being declared as a nobody and no matter what I did, nobody would have backed me. Him announcing me as his fiancee changed eve
EvaJulienne looked shocked, wide eyed while gathering herself. I looked on with shock.“You. Bitch.” Brienne's voice was deep and filled with venom. She glared at the brunette with an icy cold stare.“You stole my necklace. How dare you?” Julienne was still wide eyed, mouth gasping with her hand held to her cheek. “But.. Brienne -”“Shut up!” I watched the brunette flinch from the force of Brienne's shout. Her eyes glistened with tears.“I thought you were my friend. How dare you steal my necklace. I trusted you!” Her voice became louder, screeching at the fallen woman yet as I looked at Julienne all I saw was confusion. I also felt the same, especially with everything I knew.I already had the idea in my mind if not for the heightened emotions that nearly overtook me with the accusation. I didn't know Julienne and she had no reason to hate me or frame me unless Brienne was the one who told her to. It was evident considering the victorious smiles on both their faces before Jon cam