EVE
I brushed my hair as I stared at myself in the mirror. I finished taking a shower some minutes ago, and I am currently wearing my red robe.
The blood is off my face, but the mark from the slap Candela gave me is still there.
I guess I deserve that. If I had stayed in my room and not wandered like I did, this wouldn't have happened.
And the Don always warns me about it.
But, in my mother's words, I am uncontrollably stubborn.
I can't help it.
And I need water.
However, if I had stayed back, I wouldn't have been kissed in the least way I expected.
It might be wrong or in a weird situation, but that was the hottest kiss I have ever had.
Thankfully, his wife didn't see it. But she slapped me anyway.
She thinks I harmed him.
Why would she think that? Has she seen her husband? He is almost a giant. I can't do anything to someone like that.
Why would she think that someone like me without an army would harm such a man?
That's absurd.
And.....and I won't harm him even if I can.
He is literally the man of my dreams.
And wet dreams.
God, Evelyn.
I heaved a sigh as I brushed my hair repeatedly.
I definitely deserved the slap even though she didn't see us kissing. It is best she only thinks that I harmed the Don.
Imagine what she would do if she found out about the kiss.
Which i didn't initiate.
The Don did.
And honestly, it makes me so excited.
Why did he do that though?
Well, forget the reason.
At least for now.
The fact is that he kissed me was so exciting.
It was freaking magical. I actually thought it was a dream.
But it wasn't.
He freaking kissed me.
I wish it could happen again.
I can still feel his lips on mine.
It was....
A slight knock on my door made me flinch.
I turned, and the door opened, revealing a worried-looking Mario.
The look on his face made my heart pick up as I thought the worst.
"Mario,"
"Evelyn," he said, walking forward but slowly.
"How is he....?"
"How are you?"
We both asked in unison.
I lowered my gaze and bit my lips.
"He is fine. The doctor said he was stable. Hopefully he will wake up soon,"
I nodded, looking at him. "That's good to hear."
He stared at me.
"I uh....I didn't do anything to him. I was just...."
"Shhh," he hushed, walking close to me. He held my hand, making me look at him.
"I know you didn't do anything. My mum was just...." He paused, studying my face.
"What's that on your face?" He asked, reaching for my face.
I looked away, shaking my head. "It's nothing."
"Evelyn," he called, grabbing my chin gently to look at him.
His face fell into a frown.
"Did she hit you?"
I didn't respond but stared at him.
"What the...." He turned to leave, but I quickly held his hand.
"Mario, no. Please," I begged.
"She shouldn't have hit you."
I shook my head.
"Hell, she shouldn't have done all she did back there." He almost yelled.
"She is just upset. She doesn't like me that much. I think.....I think it is best I leave," I said, my heart clenching at my words.
Do I really want to leave and never see the man of my dreams again?
Mario held my hands. He moved his hands to my hair and caressed it.
"Listen, Evie, you are not going anywhere, okay?" He said, feeding me with the seriousness in his eyes.
"This is my house. I am the only child of the owner, so it is mine. I have every right to keep you here for as long as I please. She has no right to kick you out."
"I just....I just don't want to cause any trouble between...."
"You are not causing any trouble." He retorted, caressing my cheek as he studied my face.
I felt that familiar awkwardness I usually feel whenever he is this close to me.
"Tomorrow we will go to school. So you can see your friend,"
I furrowed my brows. "School?"
"Yeah. I can't leave you here tomorrow. I don't trust my mother around you anymore. She might do worse."
"But....what about your dad? Aren't you going to stay with him till he wakes up?" I asked.
"No. He hates that,"
I furrowed my brows in confusion.
"He hates it whenever we don't do things we are supposed to do just because he is in that condition."
"Are you saying this is not the first time he has been in that condition?"
He nodded. "The last time was years ago. This time, we figured out what happened."
I stared at him, waiting for him to tell me what placed his dad in that state.
"Someone tried to burn down one of our warehouses,"
"Oh no,"
"Some bastards just want to test us. My dad stopped them but got injured in the process."
My heart clenched.
"That's awful,"
"Awful is what they will get. The boys and I are going after the remaining men at dawn."
"At dawn? What about school?"
"One of the drivers will take you. I will pick you up right after school."
Geez.
"You are comfortable with that, right? "
I nodded slightly. "But I thought we would go together, "
"I know, baby. I want that too."
The awkwardness increased at the sound of the nickname.
"But I have to handle things. And I can't leave you here alone with my mum. I will lose my shit if she hurts you again," he added, holding my hand.
I lowered my gaze.
"I am sorry about what she did."
I looked at him.
"I feel like I have failed you," he said.
I shook my head. "No, no, you haven't. Actually, I don't know how to thank you. You have been an angel to me, Mario. I don't deserve your kindness."
He cupped my cheek, looking at me.
"You are a gorgeous princess, Evie. Of course, you deserve my kindness." He said, smiling at me.
I gave a tiny smile.
He leaned closer and kissed my temples.
It felt delightful in a pure way.
But a hundred percent void of the way his dad made me feel when he kissed me roughly.
"I will see you tomorrow." He said, smiling at me.
I nodded.
He let go of my hand and headed out the door.
I let out a sigh.
*************
NEXT DAY.....
OUTSIDE THE MANSION....
"Have fun," Mario said after taking my hand. We are both standing next to a black car, dressed in our different attires, ready for the day. He is wearing a brown shirt and black trousers.
I am wearing blue jean trousers and a green crop top. I have my bag with me, and it has a huge amount of money inside which he gave me to get books for myself.
That money can't buy just books. It is really huge. They are really wealthy.
I wore makeup that helped to cover the mark on my face.
Kisses to the universe for make up. It really helped.
I am finally going to school.
Too bad we are not going to school together today. There will be another day though.
"You too," I said.
He chuckled. "Definitely will."
I smiled at him.
He leaned closer and kissed my temples just like he did last night.
He moved towards the backseat and opened the door for me. I entered the car and he closed the door.
One of his men joined in but sat in the passenger's seat.
Mario waved his hand slightly at me and I waved back with a little smile as the windows winded up.
I looked up the mansion, guessing which room belonged to the Don as we drove away. I haven't heard any news about him this morning.
Everyone seemed calm, which meant he was okay.
I wish I could see him.
But I don't want to lose my head, do I?
We hit the road.
I stared at the passing bushes and trees as we drove. The ride was silent and not long later, we got to the college.
I got out of the car after thanking the driver.
Thank goodness there was no interruption on the road like there usually are.
Finally, I would get to see Imogen.
I missed her so.....
"Evie!"
Speak of the devil.