Chapter 159: (Finale)

♥️EVE♥️

Dressed in a simple yellow gown, I walked along the hallway happily, heading hurriedly towards the stairs. I descended them and looked towards the living room.

Imogen was seated on the sofa. My heart danced in absolute joy.

"Imogen!" I squealed, claiming her attention.

"Evie!" She squealed happily too as she got on her feet and walked happily towards me like I did.

We hugged like we had not seen each other for ages.

"I missed you so much," I said.

"Me too," she said, unwrapping me and cupping my cheeks.

"You look amazing," she said, admiring me.

"You too," I said, staring at her jeans and long-sleeved shirt.

"Come, we have a lot to talk about!" She said, making me chuckle as she took me towards the sofa. We both sat down as I thought about how she got here.

"Wait, how come you are here? Who told you I was here?" I asked.

"I got a call yesterday that my best friend wants to see me and a car will pick me up today and bring me to you." She said, pointing at me dramatically.

My heart reacted as I thought of the person that brought her here.

"Who could be the person that called me?" she asked.

A tiny smile formed on my lips as I lowered my gaze.

"Oooh, I know that smile. It is your sexy hot Don, right?" She teased.

My cheeks heated up.

"Damn, that man adores you," she said, making me roll my eyes.

"I am serious. Okay, now, tell me what happened," she said, placing her other hand on our already intertwined hands.

"Well, firstly and for your information, you are going to be an aunt," I said.

She opened her mouth in shock.

I nodded.

Her eyes moved to my belly and then my face.

"It finally happened," she said.

"I wasn't expecting it, but that is the fact," I said.

"Damn, girl, you are pregnant for the hot Don?"

I nodded.

"Geez, that is hot," she said.

I furrowed my brows. "Seriously, Imo."

"I mean, it is indeed hot. Have you seen the Don? Any woman will love it carry his baby. I would love to!" She said, laughing.

"Shh, he might hear you," I said, looking towards the stairs, but I didn't see anyone.

"I am sorry. But this is great news. But hey, what about his wife and all the baggage that comes with him?" she asked.

"Brace yourself for what I am about to tell you," I said.

She shifted comfortably, eager and curious to listen.

"Hit me," she said.

A FEW MINUTES LATER.......

"Shut....the..... Front.... Door,"

I nodded.

"No way!"

"Yes, way, Imogen. Yes way." I said.

"You mean to tell me that your parents didn't die in the fire?"

I nodded.

"They have been alive all those times?!" she asked.

"Exactly. I was shocked myself, Imo. My mother was De'vora. She was a money-hungry bitch," I said.

Imogen scoffed. "Boy, that's a lot!"

I shook my head as I recalled that night I reunited with my ruthless mother.

"Wait, that's explained what that fortune-teller said," Imogen said, making me look at her.

She nodded.

I furrowed my brows. "What fortune...." I paused, recalling back at the funfair.

"Oh come on, Imogen."

"No really. She said a related feed can't stop, but your forbidden is your redemption." She said.

I furrowed my brows at her.

"Your mother was the related feed. She is your blood and she fed you. Then the Don, your forbidden, saved you from her." She said, laughing happily like someone who had just figured out the solution to a problem.

"Damn, these things are understandable only if you pay attention," she said.

"Well, I am glad everything is over," I said.

"Yeah. The bitches are dead. Irina and Candela."

"Ugh, I hate it whenever I recall the way Irina was killed. It was brutal and right in front of me," I said.

"Uh duh, she placed you in the devil's hands. She got what she deserved." Imogen said.

I heaved a sigh.

"Then there is Mimi's mum," she reminded me.

My heart clenched as I thought about the fact that Adrian slept with her. I don't know why it is eating me up like this.

I can't come to terms with that.

"Listen, Evie, just forget about her and forgive your Don. Her baby is not his and I do believe him. Maybe she really blackmailed him." She said, making me look at her.

She nodded.

"You want me to marry him?" I asked.

She shrugged. "You love him, don't you?"

My heart raced at those words.

"He is ready to be by your side forever. And hey, you have his little one coming," she said, smiling.

I smiled, placing my hand on my belly.

"I wonder who the baby would look like. You or the Don," she said.

I lowered my gaze, feeling my heart fluttering as I thought about being with Adrian forever.

I would love that.

No doubt I love him. I have always loved him.

But I need time.

Lots of time.

Imogen's phone on the little space between us on the sofa beeped, and I saw a text from someone named Milles.

"What the....."

She quickly picked up her phone, but I was fast enough to snatch it from her.

"Hey!"

I moved away as I opened the text.

"Evie!"

I got on my feet and moved away from her as I read the text.

It says, "Hey, babe, how is Evelyn? Is she okay? I am going to practice. I will see you later today. Kisses."

I scoffed in disbelief.

"Give me my phone, silly." She said, taking her phone from my hand, and I stared at her with shock, amusement and disbelief all in one.

"You want me to chase you around with my little niece and nephew inside you or what?" She asked, moving back to her seat nervously.

"That's the same Miles, isn't it?" I asked.

"Who?"

I raised my brows.

"I don't know what you are talking about," she said without looking at me.

I scoffed, folding my hands.

"I am listening." I said.

"Listening to what? It is not the same Miles from school. This is another one," she said.

"Oh, I see." I said, nodding.

She nodded. "Yeah,"

"Now the truth," I ordered.

She heaved a sigh.

I covered my mouth with my hands happily as I moved towards her and sat next to her.

"Are you both dating now?!"

She rolled her eyes.

"How did this happen? You literally hate him. What happened, tell me! Tell me!"

She shrugged. "It just happened. We were grouped together for classwork and I asked him if I could add you in your absence and he agreed. You are coming back to school, right?"

"Yes, yes, next week. Come on, tell me how it happened," I said.

"We started talking from there. Nothing much," she said.

My shoulders fell.

"What do you mean nothing much? He started the text with "babe" and ended with "kisses" that doesn't look like nothing much, Imogen. You are not telling me something, and it is not fair," I said, looking away.

"Evie,"

"No. You have a new best friend now. Nadia White, huh?" I asked.

She scoffed. "Oh please, she is so boring to be my best friend. All she cares about is science stuff and projects. Ugh. I can't deal."

I smiled.

"My mum is just forcing her on me. But you are my only best friend."

"Good. Now, spill." I said, wiggling my brows.

"Fine. I bumped into him, he apologized instead, and I forgave him," she said.

"What?" I asked, laughing.

"I did it again and he apologized."

"The second time?"

"There was a fourth,"

"Geez,"

"So, I confronted him about his silly apology and....." She paused.

"And?! Tell me!" I urged.

"He kissed me,"

I squealed happily.

She chuckled.

"See? I knew you two were going to be something someday. And I know you were pretending," I said, nudging her shoulder.

"No I was not."

"You were,"

"I was not," '

"Stop defending lies, Imogen. I fucking know you," I said.

"Yeah whatever. I am so happy for you, Evie. Future Mrs Morelli." She teased.

"Stop. I haven't made up my mind yet," I said, looking away.

"Well, you have all the time in the world to do so," she said.

"I might decide not to marry him," I said proudly.

"Then be ready for him to be taken by another," she said.

I looked at her.

She raised her brows. "What, you think people like him would stay single forever?"

"He said he is willing to wait forever," I said.

She scoffed. "It still doesn't mean the female predators out there will not shoot their shots. Take Irina and Dolores, for example. The Don is a fucking hot cake."

I felt worried instantly as I gave it a thought. I recalled the way that female sales assistant was flirting with him at the mall.

I seriously don't want him with someone else. It will hurt me.

"But listen, I don't want you to think that I am trying to put pressure on you. Take all the time you need to think and be ready. If he really meant what he said, he will definitely wait for you," Imogen said, making me look at her.

"Just don't take too long. Life is too short," she said, smiling at me.

I gave a tiny smile.

HOURS LATER......

"See you at school," Imogen said, waving at me as the car took her away.

I waved back with a smile. I am currently outside the house and staring at the car driving my best friend back.

We spent a lot of time together, and it is so exciting and refreshing.

I love her.

She is my one and only true family.

Well, I am about to get an addition to my true family.

Adrian and my baby.

The thought of it makes my heart dance, but I still need to think about it.

I walked back into the house and towards the living room.

There he was, Adrian, descending the stairs in his tank top and black sweatpants.

My heart raced as always as I stared at his never-ending glory.

He approached me, holding my gaze.

My heart pace increased.

"I see your friend has left," he said.

I didn't say a word but kept staring at him.

"You both had a lot of time together. I believe you are happy about that," he said.

God, I can't stand to see him with someone else. Or to see him look at someone else the way he looks at me.

He is mine.

"Is something wrong?" he asked.

"We are hungry," I said.

He furrowed his brows a bit.

"What?"

"Your baby and I."

He stared at me.

"Feed us," I said.

"Robert is making dinner," he said.

Robert who?

"You have to make it yourself," I said.

"He is already....."

"I am not eating it," I said, walking past him.

"I will make it," he said, making me stop on my track.

I smiled as I stared at the stairs.

"Come down in a few minutes for it," he said.

My heart fluttered but I comported myself.

"No. I prefer my room," I said, walking towards the stairs. I didn't look back as I climbed the stairs and headed to my room.

I got on the bed with Lulu, kissed her fur and placed her on me. My eyes moved to my night and I saw a box of a new iPhone.

Oh Geez.

I placed Lulu aside and crawled on the bed towards the nightstand. I grabbed the box and sat down properly.

I opened the box and took out a brand-new phone.

My heart jumped for joy as I admired it.

Oh my gosh.

This is lovely.

This is so lovely.

My heart fluttered as I thought of Adrian.

He should get my dinner right away. I can't wait to see him.

I will just enjoy this new phone while I wait for my meal.

A knock on my door made me sit up as my heart raced at the thought of him.

He is here!

He knocked again, and I waited for him to enter.

He didn't.

I furrowed my brows slightly.

Why isn't he.....oh.

Geez, he is so obedient.

Damn, he is something else.

He knocked again.

I cleared my throat.

"Yes, come in," I said.

He opened the door and walked in with a tray of my meal in his hands.

My heart raced as he walked towards me with the meal.

He placed it next to me on the bed.

"Thank you," I said, looking at him.

"I will get more if you need it," he said, looking at me as he put his hands in his pocket. His body is always on fire.

God, now I want to fuck him.

"Um...no, this will do," I said.

He stared at me.

I lowered my gaze, feeling my cheeks heating up.

"I will be in my room," he said, walking away.

"A...." I stopped myself as I watched him walk out of my room.

I heaved a sigh as Lulu came closer.

"Let's just eat," I said, opening the covered plates. I saw a very rich meal.

Oh Gosh.

My taste buds danced happily.

Lulu looked at me.

"Bon appétit," I said with a smile.

NIGHT HOURS.......

I am currently walking along the hallway dressed in my red nightwear that stops almost above my mid-thigh.

I am heading towards Adrian's room right now.

Mainly because I can't sleep or stop thinking about him.

I just want to talk.

That's all.

I mean, I am pregnant. We won't do anything.

God, that felt like a lie.

I got to his door and I let out a breath.

I knocked on the door.

"Enter," his voice gave me a tingle in between my legs.

I opened the door and I walked in.

I saw him seated on the bed and had a laptop in his lap.

His eyes moved towards me as I closed the door behind me while holding his gaze.

"Hey," he said.