Evangeline's P.O.V
As I helped Anna to clean the entire house for tomorrow, Angela, one of the kids here, came bouncing to my direction with my phone at her hand.
"Someone called you" she spoke as she handed me the phone which they were playing games on a while ago.
Taking my phone from her, I saw my father's caller id flashing on the screen.
"Yes, dad?" I answered with a smile on my face.
"Hello princess" he greeted back with the same energy. "How's things going there? Having fun?" he questioned, while me on the other hand can't help to control myself from bursting about how happy and excited I am for tomorrow.
"Yes, dad. I'm really enjoying lending a hand here. And dad, I think I would be coming home late tonight." I answered with uncertainty.
"Why, Eva?" he questioned, with his voice laced with worry.
"Dad, umm we will be having guests coming tomorrow so Anna really needs someone to help her with cleaning and other preparations, since her grandma is not here." I explained calmly, praying silently that my father wouldn't object to it, knowing all too well that he has been really stressed out about me and about my safety lately.
Waiting for his response, I started to mentally prepare myself to hear him object and say no when he let out a sigh.
"Ok, Eva. But please take care of yourself. You're old enough now and are capable of making choices of your own, but please be careful and watch out for trouble." he answered, making my heart leap with excitement but also wonder what happened to him suddenly.
"I really want you to grow to be an independent woman, but sadly, the situation was so overwhelming that I can't even let you out of my sight even for a second because I was too scared to let any harm come to you. I'm so sorry that you didn't get to spend your childhood like any other kids" he added and I can clearly tell that he's feeling guilty but no words came out of my mouth to comfort him since after all, it was true.
I had to spend my entire childhood indoors, I never got to taste freedom to roam to the parks by myself or hang out with friends or even go to school as I was homeschooled. I never got an opportunity to be free or make new friends as I always had bodyguards tailing behind me making me look like a brat to everyone, hence they never tried to be friends or associate with me, which is really so traumatizing and heartbreaking for a kid, who wants nothing but a little pinch of freedom.
If I only knew that being the only daughter of a billionaire is a complete torture, I would have traded it with a simple life, if only that was possible.
"I'm sorry, my dear. Enjoy and take care, ok?" my dad spoke out bringing me out of my daze and again, I couldn't say anything so I just waited for him to hang up.
After my phone call with my father, my mood didn't stay the same, but thanks to the kids who understood that I was feeling down so they tried to lift up my mood, which is really so sweet of them.
Time flew fast and the sun already sunk down and cleaning the orphanage was almost done. My body was already itching to get shower but I couldn't just leave Anna to do all the remaining chores all by herself. We already had the catering services for tomorrow done, so worrying about the food was not a problem anymore.
As we finished all the work, all the kids had already had their dinner and were already asleep.
"It's really late, Eva. You should go home. I'm so sorry for the trouble" Anna spoke out sitting beside me on the sofa, which reminded me that Ricardo is probably waiting outside to pick me up.
"Don't be silly, Anna. I'm really glad that I can be any help. You know how much I love being around with the kids" I answered, getting up to take leave but not before hugging Anna, too ecstatic about coming back again tomorrow and a heavy feeling of hope for everything to go smoothly.
After all, it's a big day for the kids as if the guests tomorrow are satisfied with the facilities that the kids are getting they may donate some finance for the kids.
Abram's P.O.V
Arriving at the orphanage, I fixed my tie as I climbed out of the car, with Sebestian following after me.
My chest overflowing with excitement to see the kids. It's actually so surprising that a guy with a cold heart like me would be so attached with kids.
I have been visiting this orphanage for longer than I can remember and kids around here held a special place in my heart so I always try my best to give them a better life despite knowing that my money won't even buy the happiness they really deserve but unfortunately there's nothing that I can do. It's heartbreaking that they won't even experience the happiness of having a family. A mother that will love you endlessly and a father that will protect you from any danger even if it means sacrificing his own life .
"You alright, man?" Sebestian inquired, watching me which I just nodded my head at him proceeding towards the entrance.
As I neared, soft giggles can already be heard and when Anna spotted us she wasted no time approaching us.
"Mr. Valentino, thank you so much for visiting us today. Did you face any trouble?" She questioned as she tried her best ignoring Sebestian shamelessly checking her out.
"It's not a big deal, you know I don't mind helping the kids as much as I have in my power" I answered as I slyly nudge Sebestian to behave himself as I can already tell that Anna was starting to feel uncomfortable.
He always does this whenever we come to visit but he never talks to her but only watches her from afar as he couldn't muster any courage no matter how much I and the boys encourage him to make a move.
"Would you first like to look around and see the improvements, Mr. Valentino?" Anna asked fiddling with her hands, while I remembered how the kids told me the last time I visited them how they want a small playground at the backyard to play so I gave Anna the money to do the necessary changes but I never got a chance to see it sooner as I went to Spain for business meetings.
"Sure" I replied curtly, following her towards the door and the giggles of the kids were becoming more evident, making me smile slightly but I quickly covered it up and put a hard face on.
As we proceeded inside the main room, the kids jumping around greeted our eyesight. All of them were laughing and messing around that they didn't even notice our presence but what shocked me was Rossi's daughter standing there trying to tame the kids down.
Her voice is small and timid as she tried to make them stop shouting but I don't think that the kids even can hear her. She's wearing a red floral sundress that really made her pale skin look more paler and her black hair was pinned up. Her face didn't have any makeup and she looked stunning and for a minute I was mesmerised by her beauty but then I remembered who she is, making me look away from her instantly.
"Kids settle down" Anna ordered, making them quiet down immediately. "Won't you guys greet our guests?" she added, while they screeched with happiness upon seeing us.
They came running towards our direction, making me almost drop on my knees to give them a hug. They're just too adorable and too much for me to handle.
"Hello, little angels" I greeted them as they started to pull me along with them to the backyard while I followed them hopelessly.
They kept on telling me to play with them when Anna came along with that girl coming behind us.
"I'm so sorry Mr. Valentino. They're just really excited since it's been so long since the last time you visited" Anna explained as Eva still looked so taken back upon seeing me. She wasn't probably expecting me.
"Eva, will you please take the kids inside so that I can show Mr. Valentino, those recent changes?" Anna suggested as Eva nodded her head innocently agreeing, while telling the kids to follow her back inside.
"Shall we?" Anna asked but I was no longer in a mood as my mind was already swirling with Rossi's daughter and her attracting beauty.
Paragraph comment
Paragraph comment feature is now on the Web! Move mouse over any paragraph and click the icon to add your comment.
Also, you can always turn it off/on in Settings.
GOT IT