Binded by friendship - Episode 23

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Eve's POV
We had finished shooting the dancing on the streets part of my music video with my girls and it was time to call it a day...

We had been out here since 8 pm and I was sure everyone was deadbeat tired...

"Good job everyone!!!!"

"Those moves were intense, I can barely feel my feet..." One of my dancers, Lia groaned...

"Go home and have some rest....."

"As usual Eve, you and your girls did great...You guys killed those moves...." My choreographer Ben stated.

"We aim to please dear...So are you going to Prince's pool party????"

"You know me dear Eve, I can't miss it for anything...."

"I guess I will see you there then...."

"I thought you once said only crazy and destructive people attended such parties..."

"Dear Ben don't be hard on this poor soul, let the girl have some fun...." I faked a sad face, my hand on my chest.

"Good girl, gone bad...I like it...."

"See you there Ben...." 

After saying our goodbyes, I headed to my car and found Nicholas Kame waiting for me..

I was bet on my life that this had something to do with his suits...

"We need to talk!!!" He thundered, the moment I stood few inches Infront of him..

"Where are your manners Nicholas????"

"I should be asking you that question????"

"Ouch!!!!"

"Get inside the car!!!!it's gonna be a long talk Eve...."He said in emphasis...

"I hope it won't take long, I have a party to get to..."

"Since when do you go to parties at 1am???" 

"Since I got my ID...." I rolled my eyes at him and slid into his car.
After some few seconds, he joined me in the car and slammed the door hard..

"Since you claim to have a party to go to, I will go straight to the point...Eve you need to see Mrs Okafa as soon as possible..." He demanded.

"And why is that Nicholas???" I frowned up at him..

"You are not acting like yourself. You just transferred one million from our account to some Hope foundation and I just found out you took some suits from my closet

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. Where are my suits Eve???And why did you do the transfer  without discussing it with me first as you should????"

"Your suits I donated them and about the money, it's also my account and I can do whatever the heck I want with the money..."

"Do you hear yourself?? Who gave you the right to donate my suits or transfer money without my consent Eve??Since when do you act like a mannerless cave woman???" He looked at me with obvious disbelief but I didn't care...

"Are you so heartless that you don't feel sorry for those poor kids??"

"You know what I mean Eve. Stop trying to make me feel horrible about this..."

"And you too stop making me feel horrible about it too...I just want to give back to the society and one million to a billionaire like you is like a drop in the ocean..." I said flatly...

"Mrs Okafa told me when you stop taking your medicines all on your own accord the symptoms always come back severe."

"Where are you going with this????"

He was really getting on my nerves...

"Everything makes sense now, you are losing your mental stability... You moving out of the house, blocking your mom and friends, kissing Mason...You aren't thinking straight..."

"Wow Nicholas, did you just call me crazy???" 

"I didn't mean that Eve!!!" There was a hint of impatience in his voice..

"What did you mean??I can't understand you Nicholas. You say one thing and do the other... You always saying empty threats..Why don't you just move on and leave me alone????" My face was a thundercloud...

"Do you think it's that easy???I love you so much Eve and it hurts seeing you like this..."He was obviously frustrated.

"I never understand why you always stay Nicholas. Why you are always coming back.."

"Because I know the woman you are behind all this. The Eve Minnie Raine that I fell in love with and I am not ready to give that up..."

I shook my head in disappointment and stuck my face on the window..

"I love you Eve and I don't want to see you like this. I know that I have said some mean words in the past, treated you horribly in my office but I was just mad...."

I didn't say a word...

"My friends think I am a fool. They keep asking why I keep  following you around like a dog??Why I get jealous when I see you flirting with another man???Why I didn't leave you when you kissed Mason???? But what they don't know is when you love someone, your senses leave you.."

I still didn't say anything or even turn to look at him...

"Since you kissed Mason, I have been mocked, laughed at, criticized but none of them know the woman you are behind the curtains...."

His word took me aback for a moment as I turned my face to look at him...

"I am sorry Nicholas that you had to go through that....." My words bled sincerity...

"I am sorry that I didn't understand what was happening!!!!"

"What do you mean???"

"When did you stop taking your medicine Eve???" He asked softly, taking my hand in his...

"In South Africa. I was feeling amazing and didn't see the need to continue taking them." I replied dryly.

"Eve if you don't take your medicines, there are dire consequences.I know it's hard but I will walk with you all the way, I won't leave your side..."

I could feel my throat burn and my eyes watery..

"You are saying that now but later you will resent me. In the future you will regret never leaving when you had the chance..."

"I am not going anywhere my love...." He flashed me a smile that melted my heart and repaired it at the same time.

"After the miscarriage,I felt guilty that I couldn't fulfill your dream of being a father. I saw pain and anger in your eyes when the doctor told us the bad news. I am  unworthy of you..."

"Don't say that!!!" He cupped my cheek and brushed the tear that had escaped from my left eye away..
"You also lost a baby Eve!!!Our baby..."

"I am sorry that I don't make you happy..That I have caused you pain and misery..." I choked between sobs...

"You are the best thing that has ever happened to me..." ..

I wanted to believe him but I couldn't. I could sense he wasn't happy with me and he was very good at hiding it...

"Nicholas we should just go our own ways, it's for your own good. You will find a good woman to marry and I will focus on my career. I am better off alone anyway..." I said In a verge of tears...

When I realized he was getting too close, I pulled away before my brain would stop functioning and do something stupid.

I may want to separate from him so bad but my body was always responding to him with even the slightest touch..

"Why do you always think you know what's  best for me???"The look of obvious pain on his face made my stomach knot with tension...

Because I do, damn it!!!!!!You are blinded with the love you feel for me that you can't see I am not good enough...That I am so broken and can't be fix..

I will never be normal Nicholas. I will always be the girl with mental issues and who can't fulfill your longtime aching dream. Why can't you understand that I want you to be happy???That I want you to hold a baby In your arms as you smile with tears in your eyes.

You might love me Nicholas but I am sure that I am not good enough for you. I don't make you happy. A time will come when your friends' kids will be all grown up and you will look at them with envy. I don't want to see you drowning in regrets in the future. 

"Because love is not everything...You need more Nicholas. You had a very rough childhood and you wouldn't stop singing of how much you wanted children and a family of your own. I can't give you that!!!!" Tears began pouring down my face...

"But that was before everything happened. After the miscarriage,a lot has changed..."

"I know Nicholas, that night I also changed. My dream of being a mom got shattered and I have realized that I should stop being selfish and let you go. You deserve better.." I said in a trembling voice...

"I know you don't mean that...I know the effect I have on you because it's the same effect you have on me. When we are close to each other, it's hard to put our hands to ourselves. Even though we are around people is a way we look at each other like we are the only people in the room.. I know you love me more than anything is this world, do you want to give that up?????"

"I  am doing this for you...This sacrifice is for the sake of your happiness...."I pointed out, blinking back my tears...

"That's not you talking, you aren't yourself Eve. You are having an episode of something I don't know." There was a look of despair on his face..

"I need to go...." I pulled my hand from his  like it was on fire..

"I already booked a session with Mrs Okafa on Friday Eve. I will go with you.." He tried to reach for my hands once more but I drew them back. 

"Please!!!" His shoulders slumped with defeat...

"I am not sick and I  don't need therapy. I feel amazing after many years of been a prisoner to those medicines. I need a break..." I scoffed and reached for the door when he grabbed my arm in an unbreakable grip..

"You need help Eve or you will hurt those around you!!!!"

"I don't need any of you, now let me go..." I twisted my arm in his grip...

"I warn you Eve, very soon you will look back at the horrible decisions you are making and remember me."The soft tone in his voice didn't match the angry words..

"Don't be so fulll of yourself...."I chuckled...

"I wish you knew how much I have lost and sacrificed for your sake...."

"What does that mean????"

"Do as you see fit...." He released my arm and faced the other direction...

"What the heck do you mean???"

"Goodnight Eve..."

"Whatever!!" I got out of his car and walked to where to my car was...

I couldn't understand why my heart felt heavy. I could feel my throat constrict as tears made my eyes pepperish. Instead of being happy that Nicholas was finally going to be happy, I felt empty....

*****
I wasn't sure about going to this pool party but one thing was clear, I needed a distraction...

I quickly drove to the hotel, freshened up changed into a a pair of blue booty shorts that settled below my butt, a baggy black sweater and white sneakers.

I chose not to put on any make-up just a simple lipgloss and tied my hair in a messy bun...I was done with wigs for the day...

After parking my car, I begun walking towards Prince's mansion when I bumped into the Marcias twin brothers..

"Eve, what are you doing here????" Jaxon sounded surprised and Mason couldn't even bring himself to look at me.

For heavens sake Mason, it was just a kiss..And when things got ugly, you disappeared...

"Hey guys, it's the party over!!!!" I asked, hugging them..

"No, we are just tired...." Jaxon staggered back almost falling but Mason held him...

" But it's only 2 pm!!!!"

"Exactly, that's what I keep telling Mason to let me drink more...." 

"You can barely stand dude!!" Mason scolded him..
"That's why you are here, to make sure I get home safe!!!"

"I knew this was a bad idea, I should have just stayed at home. Anyway Eve,what happened to your forehead???" Mason tried to touch my bruise but I slapped his hand away...
"Don't touch me!!!!"I protested.  

"I know you are mad that I went Mia after we kissed but I just felt so bad. I hated that because of my stupidity I almost ruined your relationship with Nick....."

"But Atleast now, we can both agree we can never make a good couple. We are each other's bad trigger..." 

"Eve...."

"Anyway let me go in and have some fun...." I cut him off unapologetically...

"Your husband seems so irresponsible that he allowed you to come by yourself at such a party at 2 am!!!" Mason said with a frown...

"Atleast he doesn't kiss other people's wives!!!" I snapped back...

"Nicholas is one in a million because if it were me I would rather break my wife's legs than let her come to such a wild party..." Jaxon said in emphasis dragging word by word...

"As you said Jaxon he is one in a million.  Let me get inside before I miss all the fun...."

"Eve you don't have to go in, let me drop you home.." Mason requested in a worried voice.

"Don't worry about me Mason instead focus on your twin brother. I am a big girl...." I said Icily and walked past them only to have my arm grabbed..

"Since when do you attend such parties???" 

"Mason don't make me your life mission. Don't you have a wife and daughter to worry about!!!As for me let my husband worry about me..If he doesn't care that I am here then who are you???" I hissed in fury...

"Let her go Mason!!!Stop acting like her father, she already said she can take care of herself. Forget her already, you wasted your chance...."Jaxon stated impatiently...

"I would advice you listen to your brother...." I pulled my arm from his grip and walked away...

When I walked into the house, I found Prince yelling at someone...

"No one should make out in my room or else you are fired...Do I make myself clear????" He thundered.

"Yes sir..." The average looking guy in an ordinary black suit trembled.

"And make sure all the bathrooms and guest rooms are filled with condoms..."

"Yes Sir!!!!"

"What about me???" I asked behind him  when the guy walked away...

He spun around stunned, drinking me in...
"Look who we have here, Eve Minnie Raine Kame..."

"At your service Prince...."

"I can now die a happy man Eve.." He enfolded me in a bear hug

"Why???" 
"Because Eve Minnie Raine Kame finally came to one of my parties...."

"Ooooh please!!!!" I chuckled, pulling back from the hug,"I was curious to see what's the fuss with your parties. But I think I am too late..." I stated looking at the couple making out at the stairs, the men who had passed out on the floor and the group of men who seemed to be 'lamenting in tongues'.

"No honey, the party it's at its peak. Come, let me take you to the real party..." Prince took my hand and walked to the backyard where there was a swimming pool with dozen people splashing around it..

Some were laughing, smoking, eating , making out and having the times of their life...

There were also sexy girls who wore open white doctor's coats over Bikinis with stethoscopes around their necks who walked around serving drinks...

At the far end there was a bar section with various drinks and a small stage with a dj...

"Have fun Eve and if you need anything don't hesitate to tell me!!!" 

"Okay Prince!!!" I flashed him an oversized smile and walked to the bar section..

"Can I have a tequila sunrise please????" I requested, leaning on the bar counter or whatever the heck it was.
"Right away Miss Eve!!!"

"How did...You know what never mind..." I wondered how he knew my name but chose not to find out!!!

"Your songs are amazing Miss Eve, I am your biggest fan..." 

"Are you even fifteen???" The guy looked handsomely young, immature and familiar. He kinda reminded me of Victor...

"He is eighteen!!!!" I spun around towards the sound of the familiar voice...
"Victor????"

"Hey Eve, I would hug you but I don't know if you are still mad at me...." He strained a smile...

"Why would I not be mad at you??You cheated on poor Viv and dumb her on her birthday..."

"Poor Viv???" He echoed with a laugh...

"Here is your drink Eve!!!" The young boy handed me my drink and I  lifted the glass to my lips taking a long pull of the liquid inside...

"I don't understand how you can be so ungrateful. She stood by you Victor, held your hand at your lowest moments, became your  biggest support and you couldn't keep your dick in your pants!!!" I finished my drink in a large gulp and slammed the glass on the counter,"Another one!!!"

"Eve open your eyes, not everything is as it seems...."

"What do you mean????"

"Out of all this drama, I was the one who got humiliated,used and hurt..." Victor cussed out, his hands shoved into his grey sweatpants' pockets.

"Nothing makes sense, you are the one who left!!!" 

"Looks can deceive Eve,always remember that.

Read " Innocent Obsession " by the same author ( Fideh Mwangi )

. There is more than what meets the eye and I hope you figure it soon because out of everyone you are the one who will be hurt the most...."

"Enough with the parables Victor,just out with it!!!!" I thundered...

"Patience Eve very soon things will make sense.I have to go,Clara is waiting for me in the car...." He pressed a soft kiss on my forehead.
" And Richard don't stay here so long..."
"Yes brother!!!!" The boy behind the counter replied..

I couldn't understand what Victor was trying to say. Maybe he was so drunk that he started uttering gibberish...

Viv was the victim!!!She was the one who got humiliated,used and dumped!!! The alcohol in Victor's system is tampering with his memory...

"Here you go, Miss Eve..." Richard handed me another drink..
"Thanks..."

Before I could down my second drink, a voluptuous hot lass beauty with a sheer white bra that had clearly be worn to be seen walked to where I was and requested a selfie with me, lamenting of how much I inspired her.

If she only knew my life was one sick joke...
It was like she was opening the way for other ladies because almost every girl ended up taking a selfie with me and even some male artists wasted some minutes of my life I will never get back with silly stories..

Who cares if you went on Vacation to Bahamas or that you won the best male artist award in all over Africa. Nobody gives a damn!!!!

"Guys, I think that's enough...Eve needs to have some fun too..." Cani flashed me a broad smile before hugging me.

"I didn't expect you to be here. Did your husband remove the dog's leash from your neck???"

"Hahahaha!!!!very funny...."

"After the scene he caused at the club, I expected you to be tied up in some abandoned island..."

"He is not that bad when you get to know him...." 

"Let me try and believe that....At first when I was told you were here, I didn't want to believe it. Eve in Prince's party she must be compelled...."

"Are you going to spend the whole night teasing me???" I smacked his arm..

"I am just glad to see you, you have no idea..."

"Richard can I have a scotch please????"
"Yes Cani, coming right up..."

"So what where you?????"  I asked in genuine curiosity but I could bet on my life that he was somewhere fucking sanity out of a girl..

"Making a girl happy, you know I aim to please..." He winked, taking his scotch from Richard..

"She must be happy and satisfied.."

"I think so, she is passed out in the room and I just wanted to blow off some steam. She was needy and I was hungry..." He shrugged and sipped his drink.

"And what if another guy tries to sleep with her???"

"That's her problem!!!She wanted a taste of me and she got it..." He flushed the contents of his glass down his throat and slammed the glass on the counter..

"Do you want to smoke Eve????"

I have never smoked in my life but there was a first time for everything...

" I thought you would never ask!!!" I smiled and took Cani's hand who led me to a group of people that were smoking on the deck. The air was hot and tight flavored with the skunky odor of pot..

No matter how Much I tried to forget Victor's words, they still tortured me. What did he mean by looks can deceive and that I will get hurt the most???It just doesn't make sense..

Did Viv cheat on him and that's why he cheated???Of course not, Vivian might be a little hot tempered...Maybe way over border hot tempered but she loved him...

"Here!!!" Cani passed me a blunt and on the first puff I almost choked to death..

"Go easy Eve!!!!" He rubbed my back soothingly...

The second, third and fourth trial was a mess but the fifth time I was doing it like a pro.

I didn't  know Marijuana could make you feel like you were floating on air and gift you with the 'I don't give a fuck' attitude.

I have never felt so happy, worried, sad, excited, scared at the same time in my whole life.

The more I smoked, the more I laughed at even the most silliest joke, the  more I felt like I was invisible and could do anything...

The moon even seemed to be at an arm's length. I was afraid that if I stretched my hand so high I could reach the clouds.

Apart from that, people seemed extra big and they were talking in loud voices as if they had an implanted microphone...

"Eve, we should get you home. You are high as fuck..." Cani chuckled which was an irritation to my ears.

"Can't you whisper????" His nose looked big as usual...

"For your sake, I hope you don't remember this in the morning..." 

"I feel so light Cani, are you sure I haven't lost some weight???"

"Ooooh Eve!!!!"

"Is it me or does the world look smaller???I guess it's shrinking, how will seven billion people fit if it shrinks???" I stuttered wondering how the world could be so heartless.

"Eve, let me get you home!!!!"

"Careful!!!"Cani held me when I was about to fall..

"Excuse me Mrs Kame!!!!"

I turned around and saw Albert our driver standing beside Nicholas' Range Rover...

"What are you doing here????

 "I was instructed to wait for you and take you to your hotel .." 

His words took me aback for a moment and I felt my stomach flutter...

"Thanks Albert but Cani will do that. Why don't you take my car to the hotel????"

"But...."

"No buts Albert, just do as you are told...." 

I threw my car keys at him and slid into Cani's car...

"What is it about you and the hotel Eve???Are you living in a hotel???" 

"Can we just go already???"

"Sure!!!!" My eyes were getting heavier by the moment...

A/N
Eve is getting worse by the second..

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