"I'll be quick," He said stopping at the gas station. I wait from him as he filled gas and decided to go to the loo. Since it was a two-hour ride back home I did not wanna stop in the middle searching of bathrooms.
"I'll go to the loo," I said he grabbed my hand telling me to make it quick since then was hardly anyone there.
I walked in the store did my business and my nature instant picked up to grab some candy and chips. I grin paying for them and walking out. He chuckled opening the door for me and we drove off.
"You are gonna fill your tummy up Eve, are you not gonna have dinner?" He asked I shook my head. "No, of course, I will. I just brought this to much on something".
"ya well don't have the whole thing. We aren't going home for dinner." I rose my eyes looking at him. "Why? What if Sofia already made us some?"
" Women you ask so many questions" My hung open and I laugh in disbelief. "I texted her" I nodded stilled amused by his sense of humor.
It was a great time eating dinner, just us two. And I think everyone else probably knows about us, it makes me feel weird.
"Its cold isn't it?" He said as we stepped out pulling his arm around my waist. "It is cold. I love it" I said grinning, "I wanna see snow," I said getting in the car.
"You probably won't get that. But You never know" He said. When we reached the house Hunter urged m to go inside as he parked his car nearby since he couldn't park it near the gates of the house.
I walked in with the extra ice cream family pack that we bought for everyone.
"You should shut up Olivia" I heard and I stopped. "Why? I can be wrong but I can be right as well. You never know what she's planned, She isn't a part of us you know. Hunter is fucking blind"
I stepped back biting my lip.
"Shut the hell up Olivia. You can't judge someone like that. It's his life, and he hasn't talked to anyone except us for a while now. Let him be. As for her, I don't think You should put your noses between other's business" I heard Tyler.
"Oh please. You are speaking for her because you like her".
"Can you guys like, stop? Leave them alone." Sofia's voice broke in. I just walked blackout but my heart stopped as I saw Hunter right at the door. His eyes staring at mine.
I could tell by his expression that he was pissed off. I stopped him from taking any step further. Pressing my hands to his chest and pushing him back. " Hey, shh. " I whispered.
"What the fuck?" He cursed but I roll my eyes, "Don't cause any more drama. Here take this to the kitchen for me. And don't dare say anything " He stared off behind me but I pressed over his chest.
"Hey. I never care about these things. Good night" I said kissing his jaw once before handing him the bag of Ice cream and walking out to my room.
I just take a shower get in my long t-shirt and plop on the bed turning the lights off. But then the tears start rolling down. I wonder how many times I must have looked at the ceiling and let the tears just fall down my neck because I felt defeated. How many times I see my father degrading me and no one there to hug me at these times.
I sob in the sheets grabbing my phone and contacting the only person who cared about my health.
When he picked up I broke down even more.
"Eve? Eve!" He yelled asking me questions where I have been and how I was.
"I miss mom," I said and heard him sigh. " She misses you too. Your father is going crazy." I laughed. "Of course he is" I replied.
"Also, I kinda forced your sister to confess about the- thing that happened. He was furious" I roll my eyes. "Thank you. I hope she burns in hell" I heard his laughter pierce through the phone.
"Where are you, Eve? Just tell me, once. I'll come to get you now" I shook my head wiping my tears. "Maybe not yet. Besides I am miles away. " I heard him say something but I couldn't understand it. I gasp as I fell the door move making me sit up.
"Eve?" I breathe out as I heard Hunter. "I gotta go Max. Take care" I said hanging up.
[Max]
"No, wait, " I said but she hung up on me. I closed my eyes putting my head in between my hands. Then I looked up at her father.
"You see what you have done? " Her father on the other hand looked away. "If she doesn't want to come home then leave it. She is no more my daughter!"
"You made her run away, with the humiliations she got because of you, I think she is better not being here. She really wants to get home Sir. But she chooses not to. Because she doesn't wanna give up on herself."
"I'll be on my feet to get her back when she finally asks me too. There is a reason you do not know where she is. I think you should leave her be and let her forgive you first" I said. He slammed the door shut walking out my office.
[Eve]
I keep my phone down and slowly make my way to the door opening it. "Hunter. What happened?" I asked but he turned it on me, "You were crying" He said, coming in and closing the door.
"What? no. I wasn't, I was just watching a sad-" His lips crashed on mine shutting me off from my obvious lies. His tongue slipped in my mouth touching mine and I moan trying to keep up with his actions as he pushed me closer and held my waist tight.
I duck my face hiding it in his chest and breadth slowly.
"I am sorry you had to hear that." I shook my head covering my mouth and walking to the bed. " I understand why" He grabbed my hand, taking it off my mouth and pressing his thumb over my wet lips, "No, he was drunk. Olivia was just being mean. She is always like that. Don't take it seriously" I nodded taking the sheets on me and leaning back.
"Did you tell them I heard it?" He shrugged and I sigh. "Why? Its gonna be so awkward tomorrow. Do they hate me?" He shook his head touching my hair, "Nobody hates you Eve, don't overthink it." I nodded.
"Did Tyler, really like me?" He hummed. "Explains why he hasn't talked to me since last week. He was angry" I said. "He wasn't angry at you, He was angry at me. Because he like you first. He is fine now. He will probably forget it by tomorrow." I nodded biting my lip.
My eyes staring at our fingers, his playing with mine and I giggle as he tickled my hand. "Stop, That tickles," I said. "You're very ticklish," He said and I nodded.
"Can I sleep here?" I blushed and nodded.
"Good." He said standing and taking off his shirt with his belt.
"I hope I am not a burden on Frank and Sofia," I said as he got under the covers. "Shut the fuck up and come here" I chuckle as he pulled me closer wrapping his arm around and kissing my cheeks.
The morning when I woke up I saw Hunter walk out the door, I sat up as he closed the door behind him and sigh scratching the back of my head.
I took a shower and wore my shorts with a big t-shirt. I had some Tea and decided to not have any breakfast. I really did not wanna go inside the house and see anyone. Instead, I just get to business and started planting the new seedling Sofia had bought.
Due to her busy schedule, she couldn't plant them last week and we had to skip the Saturday market sell. So I cleared up the weeds and took out any dying plants and started planting the new ones.
When my eyes fell on the blooming lemon plant that we plant I smile in satisfaction. I grin touching them and taking a whiff of the leaves, It always amazed me how the leaves smelled so citrusy.
"Seems like we'll get some lemons soon" I look back at Sofia and nodded. "Hey, are you okay?" She asked putting her hand behind my back.
"I'm good," I say getting back to planting and she joined in.
"Hunter told us you heard about -" I cut her off. "No, I- I am not, like mad, I understand that I might be just a big intrusion" She shook her head.
"It wasn't about you, Tyler was acting out because he saw you with hunter the entire week. Olivia is always looking out for him, so she got a bit angry. You shouldn't think much of it" I nodded.
"No, I don't, But I really didn't wanna cause a fight" She agreed.