Chapter54

Evelyn

The lunch - it's the most awkward lunch in my whole life. Mr Marquis sat on the head chair, Tatiana and Patrick to his left. Me and Blake to his right. I did my best in covering my hickeys with my scarf and running warm water on my swollen lips so that it'd look somewhat better. But Patrick being innocent one he told something to his step mother which resulted in her guessing about our make out and she kept sending me mischievous glances making me to squirm uncomfortably in my place.

Blake is enjoying this very much beside me while trying his best to stop laughing at my situation. I guess my face gave out something because Mr Marquis asked if I'm okay "I'm good. Thank you" I answered and continued eating my food slowly.

"So you guys came here after your father's death right? What happened exactly?"  he asked looking at me.

I flinched a little because my father will always be a sensitive topic for me. Even Blake didn't like his father's question as he sensed my discomfort instantly, he's about to open his mouth to say something but I stopped him placing a hand on his thigh "He died in an accident a few years ago - mom can't stay there anymore so we shifted here" I answered looking passive.

He nodded and we continued to eat in silence. The rest of the lunch went by Tatiana and her husband asking me normal questions and I'm more than glad to answer all of them  "Okay dear. I hope you guys have a great summer, see you later"  saying this his father left.

"Are you okay?" Blake asked in concern.

I nodded giving him a smile and after lunch I played with Toby and Patrick for awhile before getting up to leave "We'll be going now" Blake announced.

"Okay. Evelyn you're welcome here anytime - don't care if he's here or not"  she said pointing at my boyfriend.

"Thank you Tatiana. Bye, bye Patrick" I said kissing him on cheek.

We left in his car and in five minutes we're in front of my home which is few blocks away. I let out a long sigh and neither of us initiated a conversation, after sometime "Sorry. I'm not so good at mingling easily" 

"It's okay cupcake. You did really great" he said removing his seatbelt and turning to me.

I did the same and hugged him tightly "Do you want me to go inside with you?" he asked caressing my hair.

I shook my head replying "No. Go home" pulling away I looked into his eyes.

"Why? We can watch a movie or something" he suggested smirking at me.

"No. We'll end up making out and you'll give me more hickeys than I already have. So I refuse" I said folding my hands, looking away from him.

"Ha! You do like them, don't you?" he asked turning my face to him. I kept staring at his chocolate brown eyes without replying to his question. He made me to sit on his lap and unwrapped the scarf around my neck to inspect the marks he gave awhile ago "You look even more beautiful with those" I rolled my eyes at him and started pulling away to get off his lap only to be yanked back.

I gave him a questioning brow which he ignored and the next second I saw his lips descending down on to mine. My breath hitched when I felt his fingers brushing on my bra caressing my smooth skin, wait when did he slipped his hands inside my shirt? In pleasure I arched my back resulting my chest to press against his hard one, he groaned and ran his lips down my jaw, neck biting and sucking my skin.

My breathing came heavily and so his. I tugged on his locks making him to kiss me again on lips - roughly this time. He's about to unhook my bra and out of nowhere we heard honking sound, I jumped on his lap and looked around to see who's out there. Blake checked on rear mirror and saw no one, I let out a sigh and leaned back only to hear the same honking sound. This time it's more clear and we realized that its indeed coming from Blake's car. My back pressed on to the steering wheel and thus it made sounds, we laughed looking at each other.

I stopped after awhile and stared at him who's laughing carefree... I wonder how my life turned out this way. Firstly he's my crush and he came running after me when I decided to stop liking him, he then trapped me in a deal and asked me to be his girlfriend, the revelation of him being my childhood friend and Toby - how's it possible? Is this all a coincidence? But to me it felt like the whole universe tried in getting us together... I'm genuinely happy after so many years.

"What happened Eve?" he asked noticing me staring at him. I shook my head and hugged him placing my head on his chest "I don't want you to go" 

"Should I stay with you until Andrea comes home?"  his voice came out hoarsely

"You must be having some important work, i don't want you to waste your time being here with me!" 

He pulled away cupping my face he said "Never and ever think you're wasting my time Evelyn. Don't forget that you're most important person in my life, I'd do anything to make you happy"  he held a serious expression and I noticed his eyes sparkling with honest that's enough for me to nod my head in happiness. Leaning down he placed a soft kiss on my lips and we pulled away "You can go. I'll take a nap until my mom gets home" I said sitting on passenger seat.

"Are you sure?" he asked giving me side glance.

I nodded and got down from car, he too followed me and went back to get my things. Handing my shopping covers he hugged me one last time "Call me before going to sleep at night" I nodded and pecked his cheek. Giving one last look I unlocked the front door and went inside locking it behind me.

Changing into pyjamas I jumped on bed and drifted to sleep.

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"Shorts - check

  Jeans - check

  Tshirts - check

  Swim suit - check

  Pyjamas - check

  Towels - check

  Inner wears - check" she let out a sigh doing something on her notepad and looked up at me. Entering my room I made myself comfortable on my bed "I packed everything. You're ready to leave now" she said grinning at me.

"Mom...." I started but she cut me off

"Baby, take care of yourself and Blake. Okay. Be good with his grandparents and lastly enjoy your vacation there"  she said getting up from bed and walking to door.

"Mom!" I yelled this time making her to stop right on her spot.

"Are you okay? I'm worried about you" I said walking up to her.

"Why wouldn't I? I'm good, don't worry Eve" she smiled at me and I can say its fake.

"Mom. Is there any problem? You can talk to me" I said in soothingly.

"It's just I miss your dad baby" a sob escaped from her. I hugged her afraid she'd end up with tears.

"I miss him too mom. There'll always be a void in my heart" I said wiping my tears and pulling away from her.

"It's okay baby. I'm here for you"  she said cupping my face.

"Then who'll be there for you?" I asked blinking my eyes at her.

"Obviously you'll be there for me. I'm so blessed to get a daughter like you" she said wiping her tears and giving me a kiss on forehead.

I gave her a tight lipped smile and nodded assuringly "Go to bed. You've to catch flight early morning" saying this she left.

I slept thinking about my parents and Blake. The next morning I woke up at 4 and showered. Getting myself readied for the journey, Blake called me saying he'd here in five minutes. I took my luggage downstairs and saw my mom's already up waiting for me at dine table "What are you doing early in the morning?" 

"Of course I don't want to send you with empty stomach. Come sit down" she smiled placing a plate of sandwiches and juice.

"Thank you. But I didn't like the fact that you woke up early because of me when you should be taking rest" I said munching in my breakfast.

"Silly, I've duty at 2 in afternoon. So I can take rest later.. Don't worry about me" just then we heard the front door opening and I looked up to see Blake coming towards us with gorgeous smile of his.

"Good morning ladies" he sat beside me.

"Good morning" we greeted him and mom left to kitchen to bring his plate. He thanked her before bringing the sandwich to his mouth.

"So, the rest of your friends left to where?" mom asked sitting across us.

"There's a small town here, a few miles away. They are staying at some hotel to attend the carnival there" he answered her.

"And then they'll go to some resort I think, Nate didn't give much information about their stay" he shrugged and took a sip of juice.

We finished eating and walked to front door, a man came wearing a white uniform to take my luggage to car. Mom gave some instructions about our safety and then we hugged, giving a last glance at her I got into the car. Closing my door Blake walked around and came to sit beside me. I waved at her as we drove away from my home...

"I'm going to miss her" I muttered to myself but he heard me. Taking my hand he squeezed it tightly "We'll be back in no time. Don't cry - now give me a smile" he spoke looking down at me.

I shook my head and leaned towards his shoulder taking slow breathes to stop myself from crying but a few drops escaped and fell on his arm "Shall we go back then?" he asked making me to give him a incredulous look.

"What? No!" I said giving him a hard look.

"Then give me a smile"

I shook my head and scooted away from him to look outside. He grabbed my hand and pulled me onto his lap and started tickling my sides making me to erupt in laughter. I pleaded him to stop and after a few tries I struggled to breath, seeing my state he stopped letting me to settle down.

After a minute I got off his lap and looked in front and caught the same man from earlier giving me a polite smile. I smiled at him too and he continued driving the car... In no time we reached the airport and went in another direction which I'm sure is different from the terminal gates "Blake, aren't we going in wrong direction?" I asked grabbing his arm and stopping him.

He smiled and dragged me out from another gate way. The wind is blowing at high speed and I'm sure my ponytail will be all messed up by the time we get into flight. We walked away from all the domestic flights and I wonder where the hell he's dragging me to. And then there I saw a huge chartered flight with the Letters R&C on it, I came to sudden halt "We're going on this one?" I exclaimed.

He passed me a amusing smile and nodded "Yes. And hurry up we'll be late, we've to reach there by lunch - otherwise my granny will kill me"  he walked away leaving me to gape at the flight. Hearing him call my name I trailed after him like a lost puppy...

I noticed a flight attend helping Blake to get off his jacket and then I stared at another one who's coming in my direction. She helped me and they took our jackets somewhere. I looked around and saw the interior was almost beautiful and Royal looking, I followed Blake and stopped when I spotted a small bar at the corner "You can take a tour later. But first we're taking off so come here" he said patting on the seat next to him.

As I sat down he leaned and fastened my seat belt around my waist. I thanked him and soon we're in sky, I closed my eyes and caught his arm in death grip until I felt it stable. I opened my eyes and turned to window, I can see the clouds and small houses, stores here and there. Blake took his laptop and worked on his company files while I stared outside my window for awhile before relaxing on my seat - my eyes started to drift but I tried to keep them open.

I felt his hand on my left cheek and he brought my head on his shoulder patting it "Go to sleep cupcake"  I heard him whispering and I closed my eyes finally giving up.

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