Eva rushed to open the door and found a beaming Alyssa outside. “What’s wrong? Who were you fighting with?” asked Alyssa, coming inside, but froze at seeing her brother standing in the middle of the living room. How did he find them? How did he know their address? “What are you doing here, Alex?” she demanded angrily. “I've come here to take you both home,” he said gruffly. “I’ve bought this apartment and I’m not going anywhere with you. This is my home,” said Eva pointedly. It made Alexander angrier, and he glared menacingly at her. After that clarification earlier, he had expected Eva to give up her grudge and return home with him.“What was the need to suddenly buy an apartment?” he demanded gruffly, angry with the two of them. “I’m tired of living in other people’s houses and being trampled upon like trash. I refuse to be addressed as a beggar girl. Tell your dad that I have an apartment of mine now,” she spat back, taking Alexander by surprise. He had completely forgotten ab
The next morning, Alyssa was so apprehensive at the prospect of working for Nicholas that she left early without having her breakfast. After she left, Eva had just taken a bite of her sandwich when the doorbell rang. She was sure Alyssa was back for something. She opened the door with an eye roll. “Since you’re back, you might as well have your breakfast,” she said with a grin, but froze at seeing Alexander at her doorstep. His disheveled state, and tousled hair made him look as if he just woke up from bed and arrived here. “You? Don’t you have any work early in the morning?” Alexander grinned lazily, his eyes sweeping over her and resting on her face at last. “Yes, me! Just came over to grab some coffee and breakfast till I set up my new home.” Eva’s eyes widened as she tried to grasp the meaning of his words. “New home? Have you moved away somewhere?” she asked, following Alexander inside while he eyed her food hungrily. “Don’t touch my food. I’ll get you yours.” She rushed to
Alexander unlocked his door and opened it wide for Eva to enter. The amused grin on his face was enough to warn her that his intentions weren’t very pure. Was there a button even to be stitched? “Where’s the button?” she asked, looking around the place. He might have moved in last night, night, but the place was spotlessly clean and perfect, as if he had been cleaning it all day! “It’s on my shirt. Here,” he said, pointing at the dangling button on his shirt. Eva looked confused. She had been there with him for so long, yet she hadn’t noticed that button before! Did he just pop it? “Do you have a thread and needle?” she asked, and he looked blankly at her. “I’ll get them.” She was about to go back, but he stood blocking the closed main door, his eyes twinkling as they gazed back at her. “Move, Alexander!” “No. Come here and open the door if you have to go out.”“How? Should I walk through you and get to the door?” He shrugged, waiting for her to do just that. Eva groaned and walk
The next morning, Eva watched her friend load her luggage into her car. “Don’t just disappear. Keep in touch!” she said, giving Alyssa a bear hug. “Sure! You too update me whatever happens!” she reminded Eva. “I will! The same goes for you.” Alyssa waved her off and walked away towards her car. “Nothing can happen between me and Nicholas!” she said with an eye roll before climbing into her car. Eva chuckled and went upstairs to her apartment, her heart racing with anticipation. Would Alexander now remind her of her promises to him? Strangely, they hadn’t heard Alexander since last night. Didn’t he know his sister was leaving? Only Eva knew the real reason. He might have been lonely last night and sought refuge in a bottle. Should she check up on him before leaving for work? Taking baby steps, Eva walked up to his door and stood before it. Was he still sleeping? Should she disturb him? How could she just leave for work without meeting him even once? Taking a deep breath, she press
“How did you get in, Alexander?” she gasped with shock as he got up from the rug. Eva’s eyes widened realizing his intentions and she rushed to close the bedroom door. In her towel-clad state, she couldn’t allow him inside at all! “I have my ways, Eva!” he stated in a low whisper, already at the door before she could reach it. “Please wait while I change into something,” she said, her face flushing with color at seeing his hot gaze roam all over her body. “What’s the need? I’ve seen you before?” His husky voice, his dark dilated eyes, and his erratic breathing made the butterflies flutter inside her stomach. “That was long ago. Please step out for a moment, will you?” she tried once more, but he just entered her room, slowly approaching her, one step at a time. With his gaze fixed upon her, Eva was rooted to the spot as if hypnotized by his blazing eyes. As he neared, realization struck her and she stepped backward with every forward step he took till her back touched the wall beh
With Alexander gone back to his apartment to attend to Ashton’s call, Eva kept herself engaged in the kitchen. Quickly making a one-pot Beef Stroganoff to be served over a bed of hot flat spaghetti, she waited for Alexander’s return. Her phone buzzed with an incoming call, and she picked it up, expecting a call from Alyssa. However, her eyes widened when Maxwell’s number flashed on the screen instead. Now, what did he want? She accepted the call and walked over to her balcony to talk. It would be better if she spoke to him now or he might drop in anytime. She didn’t want to disrupt her peace of mind now! “Hi, Maxwell!” she chirped.“Hey! What are you doing tonight?” Eva pondered over his question, wondering what to tell him. “Nothing much. I’m tired so I’ll just have dinner and sleep. How about you?” “I’m outside my office. It’s a beautiful night and I don’t want to go home yet. Do you want to go to a late-night movie? I’ve got two tickets.” Eva’s mind immediately was on high alert
Eva’s heartbeats escalated at his implication, and she nodded shyly. She knew what he wanted! It was the same as she did. Alexander’s lips turned upwards as a smile of relief washed over him. He would have died of blue balls tonight if she hadn’t agreed. After being interrupted by Beatrix, he had been dying to resume where they had left off. His principles and good sense all turned to mush when around Eva. He didn’t control his urges anymore. The need to plunge deep into her was so intense that it seemed he would die if he didn’t make love to her. He reached out and switched off the useless movie, placing the laptop away on the nightstand. “This time I’ve switched off my mobile phone. I’m yours, completely, wholeheartedly!” he whispered, gently laying her down on the bed. Eva smiled, ready for him. “I’m yours too.” He needed no more invitations and eased himself on top of her, taking his sweet time. She cupped his cheeks and claimed his lips in a desperately hungry kiss while his ha
Mr. Black looked all around him before stopping in front of Alexander. With Stephen close behind him, he looked a little apprehensive about being caught. Alexander nodded at him and they went up to the office, unlocking the main gate levers and going inside. “What exactly is going on, Mr. Black? What financial fraud were you talking about?” asked Alexander as they proceeded towards the financial department. “Sir, yesterday, after Ms. Rotterdam's visit, Mr. Cromwell made some changes to our company’s financial statements. When I checked tonight, I was surprised to find that he has manipulated this year’s company accounts,” explained Stephen, while Alexander frowned with concern. Greg Cromwell was their Director - Finance and Beatrix’s best friend’s older brother. Although Alexander didn’t fancy the man, he never voiced his dislike, since Greg was close to the Rotterdam family. Sometimes he had the feeling that Greg Cromwell had hoped to get his position after Desmond Rotterdam's deat