Chapter 145

♥️EVE♥️

I descended the stairs with Alfredo's little present in my hand. I am nervous to the core but the thought of seeing him makes me excited and courageous.

His family doesn't like me.

Strangely, I don't care.

Well, I never cared about them.

I never cared about anyone but my feelings for him.

Where is he anywhere?

I got to the last stairs and began making steps towards the event spot.

There are not many people here. Just a few guests dressed in gorgeous attires.

I am glad I picked this dress. It is fitted and very beautiful.

I bet he will like it once he sees me.

God, I want to hug and kiss him so badly.

Two whole weeks felt like two years.

It is almost like I can't breathe without him.

I don't care if I have to stare at him from a distance and not go closer to him. That is more than enough.

I literally went shopping all by myself. Imogen has been busy with the Whites family lately. Her mother makes her spend time with them all weekend.

Well, I guess.....no it is certain that her mother is doing that on purpose, just to get her away from me.

She wants her to spend time with Nadia instead of me, the bad egg.

I wouldn't be surprised if she suggested that Imogen goes to New York with the Whites.

Then, she finally murdered me.

Imogen is my only family.

Sighing, I continue walking, searching with my eyes for the only man that makes me feel so alive.

My eyes fell on Candela. She is dressed in a yellow dress designed with silver stones.

Mrs Morelli. It has been a while though.

Annoying bitch.

I don't care if she starts a drama today like she did the last time.

I will handle it in my own way.

But first, I have to find....

"Evie?" Mario's familiar voice came from behind, making me stop on my tracks and I turned to him.

He is dressed in a black tux, looking more handsome than the last time I saw him and has a glass of champagne in his hand.

"Mario," I called with a smile.

"Damn, Evie, you look stunning," he said, admiring my dress.

"Thank you. You look more handsome than the last time I saw you," I said.

He scoffed. "Not as gorgeous as you. I didn't think my uncle would invite you."

"Yeah, me too. But I got the invite," I said, still smiling.

"I am very happy to see you. Is that for him?" he asked, gesturing at the present in my hand.

"Yes. His birthday present," I said.

"Come on, I will take you to him," he said, taking my hand and leading the way.

"This is a nice party," I said.

"Yeah. He likes little things. No much crowd," he said.

I nodded. "Little but luxurious."

He chuckled. "Yeah, that too."

He took me towards the stage and my heart picked up the minute I saw Adrian standing with Alfredo.

God, he gets more handsome whenever I see him.

He is dressed in a black tux like Mario and Alfredo, looking drop-dead gorgeous.

My legs are getting weak again as I get closer. We locked eyes, making my heart race faster.

"Uncle, look who I found," Mario said as I kept staring at my King charming.

No.

My Don charming.

God, I missed him so much.

Can we be together forever?

I can't bear to be away from him anymore.

"Evelyn," Alfredo called, getting my attention.

I gave him a smile.

"Happy Birthday, Doctor," I said, handing him the present.

"Thank.....you," he said, collecting the present from me but looking at Adrian momentarily.

I looked at him too.

His eyes are on me.

They don't look excited to see me.

Why is that?

"I didn't think you would invite her. Why didn't you tell me?" Mario asked.

"Right...." Alfredo said, sounding weird, like he was surprised to see me as well.

You sent me an invitation.

Remember?

It has to be you.

"This is unexpected but exciting," Mario said as he held my hand again.

I looked at him. He is smiling at me.

I smiled momentarily and moved my gaze to Adrian.

His eyes are on Mario's hand that is holding mine.

"Mario, please take your friend to the all-you-can-eat buffet and give her all she wants," Alfredo said.

"Of course," Mario said.

"Your father and I need to talk about something," Alfredo said.

"Cool. Let's go, Evie," Mario said, taking me away.

But all I want is Adrian.

Why are they both acting strange?

Didn't they invite me?

How did I get the invite then?

I looked behind me as Mario took me towards the table and I locked eyes with Adrian.

I was forced to look away and focus as Mario led the way to the table. We got to the table and my eyes took in all the goodies here.

I should be drooling.

I should dig in, but I don't want to.

I want Adrian.

"We are here. You can have anything you want," Mario said.

I smiled slightly, looking at the goodies again without interest.

God, why wasn't he happy to see me?

Mario took my hand again, making me look at him.

"I am glad you are here. I missed you though," he said.

"You don't come to school anymore," I said, making his face twitch a bit.

"Why is that?" I asked.

"Um...uh...mafia stuff. You know how it is," he said.

I nodded. "I understand,"

"Well, I am really glad to see you. You are more beautiful than the last time I saw you," he said, caressing my knuckles and bringing back that familiar awkwardness.

I smiled nervously as I thought of Adrian.

Mario leaned down and kissed my knuckles.

Oh Gosh.

"Mario, honey," Irina interrupted from behind Mario. Her hand was on his shoulder, and she looked at me.

"Evelyn, hey, you came," Irina said, giving me a smile that seemed fake.

She is dressed in a beautiful red sleeveless dress with shining stones on it.

"Your friends are here. I told them I would get you for them," Irina said.

"Oh right. Please excuse me. I will be right back," Mario said, and I nodded as he headed away, leaving me with Irina.

I faced the all-you-can-eat buffet, praying that she would get away from me, but she just stood there.

"Wow, you look stunning," she said.

"Thank you," I said without looking at her as I picked up some grapes.

"Listen, I know you don't like me, but I want you to know that I hold nothing against you," she said.

I scoffed internally.

"You are gorgeous, and I trust me when I say you suit Adrian perfectly,"

I froze, looking at her.

She shrugged slightly.

"Oh, don't worry, honey. Your secret is safe with me. I love you both together. Soon, he will divorce that bitch, Candela, and who knows, we might have another wedding to plan," she said, chuckling happily.

Why did this feel weird?

"It will be fun. We will call it Addy-lyn. Sounds perfect, right?" She asked, giggling.

I stared at her but no doubt I gave it a thought.

Me, marrying Adrian.

I will be the happiest in the world.

"I am the only thing closest to a sister to Adrian. Trust me when I say he has plans for you. Don't give up," she said, reaching for my cheek, but I moved my face back, stopping her.

She smiled regardless. "You are gorgeous." She said as her eyes fell on my dress.

"Green is actually Adrian's favorite color," she said.

I kept staring at her.

"You are really on, girl. Have fun," she said, walking away.

I furrowed my brows slightly.

That was .......odd.

I shook my head as I faced the table. I picked up the grapes and was about to put them in my mouth when.....

"Evelyn," Mimi's familiar voice, got my attention.

She is dressed in a blue dress and looks very beautiful.

"Mimi," I called.

"You came," she said.

"Alfredo invited me," I said.

She nodded. "Him or my uncle?"

I heaved a tiny sigh.

"Alfredo invited me, Mimi," I said.

"And you didn't hesitate to come right away," she said, making me heave a sigh.

"You actually came because of my uncle, didn't you?" she asked.

"I believe you know the answer to that," I said.

She nodded slightly. "I found out you were telling the truth."

I stared at her.

"Mario was fucking Camilla."

I kept staring at her.

"And.....I admit I was wrong talking to you like I did at the mall. No one is perfect," she said.

"Well, I am glad that you know that," I said.

"But it still doesn't justify your relationship with my uncle," she said.

I lowered my gaze.

"That relationship is not right, and you know it," she said.

I nodded. "I know it is not right," I said, looking at her.

She is looking at him.

"But I love him," I said.

She kept staring at me.

"I love him so much, Mimi, that I can't help myself. I don't know how to stop it," I said with all honesty.

"Well, you have to learn how to stop it. Two you can't be together. He is married, and you were once Mario's girlfriend. He is still smitten by you, judging by the way he was happy to see you here," she said.

I stared at her.

"I saw you both. Mario might have been reckless, but he still adores you," she said.

I lowered my gaze.

"I understand you don't feel anything for him. But just stay away. Stay out of their lives before things get messy," she said, making me look at her.

"You have to stay away, Evelyn," she said.

"I can't," I said.

She stared at me.

"I can't live without Adrian," I said, realizing that just now.

She nodded.

"I warned you," she said, giving me one last look before walking past me.

I heaved a sigh, facing the table.

Time went by, and the guests were leaving little by little.

I am currently standing alone with a glass of champagne in my hand and close to the table as my eyes roamed the part and in search of Adrian.

I spotted Lucas, Manuel and Carlos, all dressed in a black tux. I also spotted Dante and Paloma.

I couldn't find Liliana.

Neither can I find Camilla.

They must be at the mansion.

My eyes roamed again, and I saw Adrian walking towards a white tent a bit far from the pool.

This is the best time to have an alive time with him.

I can't leave this party without saying a word to him.

I put down my glass of champagne on the table and headed in the direction.

Everyone was busy with their businesses as I got closer to the tent.

But what I saw made me furrow my brows in confusion.

Mimi's mum is there with him, and she is saying something to him.

Why is she here with him?

I walked closer, but they didn't notice my presence.

What is.....

"I am pregnant and it is yours,"

I froze the minute I heard her say those words.

"The fuck are you saying?" he asked.

"I am pregnant, Adrian. Your baby is growing inside me," she repeated.

I let out a breath as I felt my heart shattering.

I rested my eyes on Adrian as he stared at her.

"Ad....Adrian..."

He looked my way, making his face twitch.

"Eve,"

"Wha....what is she saying?"

God, I can't breathe.

He stared at me.

Tears approached my eyes as I stared at him.

"What is she saying?" I asked again.

"It is not what you think," he said.

I let out a breathless scoff, feeling a nut in my belly.

I turned, walking away with my weak legs.

"Eve," I heard him call, but I kept walking slowly in no direction in particular as tears flowed.

All I could hear were Dolores' words.

"I am pregnant, Adrian. Your baby is growing inside me."

Oh God. God, no.

No.

Someone held my hand from behind, stopping me on my track.

"Eve....."

It was him.

"It is not what you think," he said.

I looked at him with my tear-filled eyes.

His eyes twitched as he stared at me.

My heart bled as I stared at him.

"Don't cry. Let me explain," he said.

Explain?

He wants to explain.

That means .....that means he is not denying it.

She is really pregnant for him.

Oh God.

What is this?

"Explain what?" Mario's voice interrupted from behind me and I sensed him walking closer to me.

I lowered my gaze but looked back at Adrian.

His eyes are on me.

And he is still holding my hand.

My heart tightened again as I held his gaze.

"Dad.....why are you holding her hand like that?" Mario asked.

"That's because he has been sleeping with her," Dolores' voice boomed from behind Adrian.

"The fuck?"

"Your father and Evelyn are lovers. They have been fucking each other ever since and behind our backs. Behind your back, Mario. That's why," she said.

"What?!" I heard Mario and Candela ask in unison.

I looked at Adrian.

His eyes are on me.

"The fuck did you just say, Dolores?!" Candela yelled.