Chapter 122

Nervously, I continued walking as they approached.

What is Mimi doing here with him?

This is the first time I have seen her at this college.

I need to act natural.

I took steps towards the restroom but.....

"Evie!" Mario's voice stopped me on my track, making me look their way.

I faked a smile like I didn't see them at first as they approached me.

Mario smiled brightly at me and that shows that Mimi had not told him about what she saw.

He leaned closer and kissed my cheek.

"Hey," I said, smiling nervously as my eyes moved to Mimi.

She is looking at me unpleasantly, making my heart react.

Oh gosh.

"Mimi, he....hey," I stuttered, clearing my throat.

She kept staring at me unpleasantly.

"I wasn't expecting to see you here," I said.

"And why is that, Evelyn?" she asked saucily, folding her hands.

I looked at Mario momentarily. He is looking at her.

"I came to see my cousin's school for the first time ever. Do you have a problem with that?" Mimi asked.

"Whoa, Mimi. Why are you sounding like that?" Mario asked, making my heart pound.

Her eyes softened a bit.

"Nothing. Can we go to your class now? I am tired of standing." She said, like she didn't want to be around me.

"What do you mean you are tired of standing? We just got here. What's with the attitude?" Mario asked.

She sucked her teeth, walking away. I stared at her as she walked.

"Mimi," he called.

She didn't respond.

He looked at me. "I am sorry about that, but I don't know what has got into her."

I looked at her.

"She has been like that since her party," he said, making me look at him.

"I am sorry," he said.

I nodded. "It's okay. I uh...I need to use the restroom."

"Alright. I will go find her. See you in class," he said, walking away.

Sighing, I walked towards the restroom and entered the Ladies' part.

I walked towards one of the toilets, did my business, flushed before walking out of the toilet.

I walked towards the counter with a huge mirror above it and on the wall.

I reached for the taps, turned them on and washed my hands.

Done with that, I turned off the taps and stared at myself in the mirror.

I recalled the look on Mimi's face that night she saw me with Adrian.

Mario said she has been acting weird since then.

God, what should I do?

Imogen is right.

I need to talk to Mimi. What if she tells someone about what she saw?

What will happen after that?

I let out a sigh as I moved towards the dryer and dried my hands.

I took out my phone from my pocket and typed on the screen.

Adrian has not replied to my last text yet.

He doesn't reply that fast though. But all through the weekend, we chatted a lot.

And I kept sending him more pictures.

My heart fluttered as I recalled the way he kissed me at the mansion.

And also what he said before he kissed me, "it made me want you more,"

I smiled as I switched off my phone and put it in my pocket.

That's the thing about him. One thought about him and I would smile like a dummy.

Chuckling, I walked out of the restroom, still feeling my heart fluttering as I walked along the hallway.

He is everything.

He drives me crazy and, at the same time, makes me happy.

Hopefully, after class I will get a text from......

I saw Mimi approaching from our class, interrupting my thoughts.

And she is alone.

Oh Gosh.

Alright, alright, this is my only chance.

She got closer to me.

"Mimi..."

"I have nothing to say to you." She retorted, walking past me.

"Just listen, please." I said, following her behind.

"No. Leave me alone," She said, heading out of the building entrance doors.

I followed her regardless.

"Mimi, come on." I said, stopping her on her track.

She turned to me.

"What?!" she snapped.

I heaved a sigh, trying to form words.

"I understand that you are upset with me and don't want to speak to me. But please, let me explain," I said.

She scoffed. "Explain, you say, "

I nodded.

"Explain what exactly? Explain why you were kissing my uncle at our mansion?" She said, making my heart pound as I looked behind me momentarily.

"Alright then, explain. I am listening. " She said, folding her hands.

"Mimi, what you saw is....."

"Right, not what I think it is, right?" she asked.

God, it is what you think.

"You want to lie to my face again like you did that first night I saw you two in the kitchen." She said, making me shake my head slightly.

"You kissed him, and you lied to me by saying he was taking something out of your hair or something." She said.

Actually, he kissed me.

Just like he did on Friday night.

She scoffed. "I can't believe you would do this, Evelyn."

I stared at her.

"Mo wonder you kept pushing my cousin away all the time. You are interested in my uncle."

"Mimi, please...."

"Forget it. It is so disappointing. I thought you were a good person," she said.

My shoulders fell, feeling my heart clench a bit.

She shook her head. "But you are nothing but a home wrecker," She said, turning away.

"Mimi...."

She let out a sigh, running her fingers through her hair slightly.

"Mimi, I meant no harm. It just.....it just happened," I said while staring at her back, which was facing me.

"I am sorry," I said.

She turned to me. "I know my aunt is a horrible person. I know she is a bitch and all, but he is married to her."

My heart clenched.

"He is her husband, and you have no right to do what you did. What is wrong with you?" she asked.

"Mimi...."

"How long has this been going on?" She retorted.

I didn't respond but stared at her.

"How long?" she asked.

I gave no response, lowering my gaze.

She let out a scoff, making me look at her.

She is looking away.

"Mimi, please. I didn't mean for this to...."

"Did you even think about Mario?" She retorted, looking at me.

I didn't respond.

"He is head over heels, in love with you. Did you even think of that?"

I lowered my gaze without giving a response.

"Perhaps you didn't. Because if you did, you wouldn't be in that position with my uncle, you bitch."

I looked at her.

She is looking at me unpleasantly.

"I am sorry,"

"I bet you are. But listen carefully. Stay away from my uncle and my cousin too. You are a bad person and no good for either of them."

I kept staring at her.

"You will not bring enmity between them. I am not going to let you. "

"It was not my intention, Mimi. I just...."

"You nothing, okay? Stay away from both of them. I am not going to let you destroy their peaceful and loving relationship because of your greed." She retorted with all seriousness.

I furrowed my brows. "Greed?"

"You heard me. What else could be the reason for this, huh? You want wealth so badly that you decide to go after the main boss and neglect his son's true feelings for you." She said, making me scoff in disbelief.

"You got this all wrong, Mimi. That's not...."

"My aunt was right when she said you had a mission when you came into our home." She said, making me heave a sigh as I looked away.

I could barely see people around.

"You are a snake, Evelyn. You hear me."

"I don't care about Adrian's wealth, Mimi," I blurted.

Her face twitched and she let out a scoff.

I looked away.

"You call him by his name now," she said.

I kept looking away.

"Wow. This is interesting. You have slept with him too, haven't you?" She asked, making me look at her as guilt filled me.

She scoffed, shaking her head in disbelief.

"Stay the hell away from my family, homewrecker. Stay the fuck away!" She yelled, walking away angrily.

I stood there, staring at her as she walked.

I turned to leave but....

The screeching of a tire and the familiar opening of a van door made me freeze.

"No!" I heard Mimi's voice, making me turn around. My heart sank as I saw two men dressed in black attires and black masks dragging Mimi into their black van.

"Hey!" I didn't know when I yelled as my feet took me towards the van.

"Mimi!" I yelled, but the driver aimed his gun at me but shot the ground, making me stop on my track as they drove away at high speed.

Oh God.

"Mimi!" I yelled, staring at the van as my heart pounded.

God, what should I do?!

"Mario," I turned towards the school building but....

"Evelyn!" Manuel's familiar voice got my attention.

I turned to him. He is in a black car.

"What happened? Where is Mimi?" he asked.

"They took her!"

"What? Who?!"

"I don't know. They were dressed in black attires. We need to go after them quickly," I said, running towards the passenger seat.

"Which way did they take?" he asked.

"That way," I pointed in the direction, and Manuel drove us towards the direction at high speed.

I managed to fix my seatbelt as he drove.

"You didn't see any faces?" Manuel asked.

"No. They were all wearing masks," I said, and I sighted the black van immediately, which was moving at an abnormal speed and a few cars away from us.

"There they are!" I blurted, pointing at them.

Manuel grabbed the gear and increased his speed.

"Who could they be? What do they want with Mimi?" I asked.

"Who else? If not that fucker Neo and his annoying father," Manuel snarled as he drove.

Oh no.

Neo and his father.

I totally forgot about them.

"But....why does he want Mimi so badly? I don't understand," I said.

"The maniac is obsessed with her. We need to hurry. You have Mario's number, don't you?" he asked.

I nodded but I had to unblock him first.

"Call him right away. I will call Lucas and Carlos for backup," he said as I began pressing my phone.

Manuel's phone rang as I unblocked Mario's line. I sensed Manuel placing his phone in his ear.

I dialed Mario's line, waiting for him to respond but.....

"Boss," Manuel said, making me look at him.

Boss?

As in Adrian?

"Yes, boss, but we have a situation right now," Manuel said.

"Hello," I heard Mario's voice as Manuel went on.

"Mario,"

"Evie?"

"Mario, it is Mimi," I said.

"What about her?" he asked.

"Neo took her." I said.

"Wait, what?"

"Manuel and I are trailing them right now. They are in a black van," I said.

"What do you mean you.....give the phone to Manuel," he ordered.

I obeyed.

Manuel took the phone from me.

"We are catching up with them," Manuel said.

There was a little silence till Manuel spoke up again.

"Donovan's route. You need to hurry," Manuel said, hanging up. He handed over the phone to me as he drove.

"The boss is on his way," he said.

I looked at him.

He is focused on the road.

"You.....you mean Mario?" I asked.

"No. The Don."

My heart picked up.