Why are you interested in this place?" Diego narrated his findings making John rub his temple.
'Yeah she's cute but she's definitely not a short-haired woman.' John thought to himself when he remembered the woman in his arms last night.
"Is there any other description of the woman who often comes to the house?" He asked Diego even though it won't change the fact that he was tricked.
"Cute. Short-haired. About 5'4 in height. She's..."
"It's fine. You don't have to give me those details. She's not the one." John cut him short and shrugged his shoulders. It wasn't really her address.
Diego talked to him about another thing before hanging up the call. John was lost in thought after knowing that she provided the wrong details.
Part of Diego's investigation wasn't actually wrong. Yes, the house was under the name Anton Xavier but he gave it to his wife and child before leaving.
***
While her life was peaceful, warm and full of happiness. The Internet had been in an uproar since the time Merry released the song for her.
"My goddess released a new song! She's slaying the top rankings again!"
"Her voice was like a lullaby. I can't help but get lost in thought."
"Not only her voice is pretty, her eyes were so bright and beautiful!"
"You can see the spirit in her eyes!"
"I really wanted to see her face. I've been following her for so many years but I haven't seen her face at all."
"Person above, she kept her face hidden to get the mysterious vibe and to protect her privacy!"
"But don't you think she needs to be considerate of her fans. At least post a picture of yourself for once. I mean, it's been six years since she started and not one picture was posted by her."
"She must be ugly! That is why she's covering her face!"
"Hey! Who says she's ugly?! Look at yourself first!"
"Well, she's irresponsible for not taking care of her fans!"
"She's not!"
"She is!"
People with opposing sides started arguing but the topic of their discussion was happily eating her food. Not bothering herself at all.
After a few days of rest and lazying around, Eva went out and visited the cafe with Merry. Inside the Industrial Plaza premises, they have two branches of Summer Cafe which accumulated a total net profit of millions a year.
Eva was wearing a mini-skirt and a blue tank top, exposing her neck, long legs and white skin.
"Boss?" one of the staff noticed her and her eyes went wide from shock. "Oh my gosh! Boss, you're back! How are you?"
They started swarming around her like bees attracted to a flower. Eva laughed and answered their inquiry while Merry slipped out from the crowd to give them time and catch up a little.
"I'm doing good. I'm back and would be dropping by sometimes. How are you guys?" Eva returned the question to them.
The staff chatted with her for a while before going back to their work when a new batch of customers came in.
Eva didn't hinder them from their work. Merry went inside the kitchen to check on the ingredients with the chef and the pastry maker.
She chose a corner near the window to observe the people coming and going around the area. While observing, she wrote some notes and lyrics on her tablet.
"So this is actually where I'd find you. Must be work of destiny."
Eva raised her head and found the person she didn't expect to see.
Her shock and amazement were obviously written on her face. It had been three days since their affair happened and, if she could make a choice, she wouldn't want to see him again.
"Why are you here?" Eva asked while keeping her things away from his sight. She didn't want him to know her identity as a singer.
John sat down on the couch across from her table as if they were really close friends. "I was passing by when I saw you from the outside. I thought it'd be nice to drop by and say 'Hi!'."
Eva rubbed her temple from a sudden dull ache. "Look. What we had was just a one-night affair. You don't have to worry about me clinging to you because it won't happen. Let's just forget that we actually did that. Hmm?"
"I can't do that." John put his elbow on the table while placing his chin on his palm. He looked at her straight in the eyes which made Eva's heart skip a beat.
"What do you mean you can't do that?" she glared at him but John only chuckled.
"I can't do that. I can't forget that night. I am serious. I am interested in you."
Eva rolled her eyes at him after exhaling a long breath. She really couldn't fathom what men were thinking. She just said she didn't like dwelling on their past and here he goes saying he's interested in her.
" John. John, right?" Travis only raised his brow before Eva continued. "I believe you're a man with pride. I have pride, too. However, I bet you don't want a woman who earns more than you.
I earn millions per year. If it would hurt your ego, you better give up your idea of 'interest' in me. And even if people considered me rich, I don't like hanging out with rich people. So just leave me alone. Let's save our time and avoid getting hurt."
John just watched her talk in front of him. He didn't say anything but her statements made him more curious about her.
"I don't mind having a rich girlfriend. I have my own money, too. I am not rich so you can hang out with me. I am just an ordinary man. And I honestly like you."
Eva frowned and was biting her lips from having heard his outburst. She never expected someone to actually rebut her.
"I can't really promise you anything.