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Chapter 11: Chapter 11

Evangeline's P.O.V

"Eva, will you please take the kids inside so that I can show Mr. Valentino, those recent changes?" Anna insisted, making me nod my head like an obedient puppy as my mind was still so fogged at the sight of the handsome like a Greek god in front me watching me like a hawk not once looking away from my direction.

Gathering the kids that were sticking like bubble gum to Mr. Valentino, I led them inside ignoring my heated face and my racing heart. I don't get why I'm like this whenever he's around.

"Eva, why do we have to leave? Why can't we just stay with Abram?" Demi whined as she stomped her little foot, huffing.

"Because they have to discuss something which is very important," I replied bending down at her level, tucking her hair behind her ear when Angela suddenly launched herself at me making me fall to the floor with a thud.

Despite the pain shooting to my bottoms, I smiled and started to laugh along with them.

"I'm so sorry, Eva" she exclaimed, kissing me on my cheek. These kids are really so unpredictable. No one knows what's going inside their head. One minute they're all sweet and affectionate and the second all grumpy and moody.

"I'm hungry" Angela whined, making all the other kids agree with her. Bipolar much?

"Ok, do you guys want me to make you sandwiches?" I questioned them getting up from the floor, detaching Angela and other kids that were clinging on me.

"Yes!" They cheered following me to the kitchen.

As I made their sandwiches, cutting the crusts, someone clearing their throat made me jump in surprise.

I looked up to see Mr. Valentino in front of the counter watching for who knows how long. I didn't even hear him come inside.

"Do you need anything Mr. Valentino?" I questioned softly, trying my best not to stammer as I looked down at the sandwiches, not having any courage to meet his sharp eyes.

"Yes, umm can I have a glass of water please?" He replied coming closer to where I was standing, making my knees weak and hands clammy.

"Yes, sure" I answered, taking a glass from the cupboard and filling it with water, feeling his stare on me the whole time even though I wasn't even facing him.

Handing him the glass, I tried my best to not touch his fingertips but failed miserably making me pull my hand away slyly as fast as a bolt and turning my back on him, continuing my work and expecting him to leave but I was wrong.

"You can call me Abram, you know" he spoke out, placing the glass on the counter and stood tall in front of me with his arms crossed, making his muscles more evident, again watching me.

This is too much attention for a day. I thought to myself as I tried to calm my anxiety.

"Y..yeah, I know." I replied, placing the sandwiches on the plate with my hands shaking.

"So, how long have you been working here, Evangeline?" He inquired.

Why can't you just leave me? I get that you're really handsome and can make feel things that I never felt before but what do you really want? I ranted to myself, wishing that I'm courageous enough to say it aloud to him, but sadly I'm only good at replying inside my head, not in person.

He cleared his throat again, breaking me out of my thoughts. You need water for that throat, boy?

"Not very long. I joined two months ago" I replied, picking up the plate to give them to the kids but not before offering him some but he kindly refused.

As I headed towards the main room where the kids were, he suddenly came in front of me, blocking my way.

Frown formed on my face as I looked at him questioning, while my heart started to beat with excitement as well as anxiousness.

"Yes, Abram?" I asked softly, looking at his face from up close for the very first time.

I noticed that his eyes are not as dark as it seems from distance and how his lips are perfectly full and eyelashes long enough to make girls jealous. As for his sharp jaw, that got a very slight beard.

"Are you free tomorrow?" He questioned, while I stood there not having any answer.

"Umm, y..yeah" I stutter out, making his lips slightly lift up.

"Well, we can grab some lunch together, if you want" he added, waiting for my response with his eyebrow raised.

" Umm, sure" I replied, making him smirk a little bit.

"Ok, that's great. I'll text you the address" he responded, placing a kiss on my cheek just like that night and again leaving towards the door with his friend, Sebestian who was already waiting for him outside.

What on earth did I just agree on? What happened to staying away from him? Great job, Eva. I thought to myself but couldn't ignore the excitement that was deep boiling down inside me.


Chapter 12: Chapter 12

Evangeline's P.O.V

As Abram and his friend Sebestian left, Anna came into the main room with a huge smile displayed on her face and before I could even ask her what happened when me and the kids left. She skipped into my direction, pulling me into a tight hug, almost suffocating me.

"Well, I guess it went well right?" I asked whilst she squealed in happiness.

"Yes, it went very well, Eva. Thank goodness!" she replied, pulling away from the hug.

" I'm so happy. Finally, we would be able to buy them the things they have been asking for." She added as she looked at the kids with a soft and vulnerable expression plastered on her face. The kids here are really lucky to have Anna and her grandmother who genuinely care and loves them.

Time flew by and it was again time to go home which I kind of dread a little bit since father has been stuck up in his office and barely comes home just to take rest and the same with my mother, on her trip to Spain, visiting our relatives there that I barely knows because she never takes me with her.

She spends most of the time of the day there catching up with aunties and uncles, leaving me alone with nothing to do with the maids, which I'm really used to.

"Bye kids see you tomorrow!" I waved them goodbye as I climbed inside of the car.

" How was your day?" Ric asked as he drove but I was too tired to start a conversation with him so I just answered him short but kindly.

When I arrived at the house, as I expected I was all alone again which is really getting tiring and boring for me. How I wish I have friends to go out with.

After eating my dinner and freshening up, I laid on my bed replaying today's event, how Abram pecked my cheek just like he did on the night of the event. How his scent and fresh mint breath hovered around me.

I really want to get to know him better, I can tell that he's different and I shouldn't have judged him for being rude and mean when he's the one who's been helping to run the orphanage smoothly. That's why we shouldn't judge a book for it's cover, I guess.

Too busy with my own fantasy, I didn't even realize that my phone has been ringing for some time.

Picking up the phone from my night stand, an unknown number was flashing on the screen, making me wonder who it is.

Warily, I pressed the answer button, waiting for the person on the other line to speak up as I was paranoid to speak up as I didn't have any whom it might be.

"Hello Eva?" Abram's smooth yet deep voice greeted my ears, again making me almost jump in excitement.

No words came out of my mind as my slow brain was still processing everything in.

Abram Valentino, the billionaire is now on call with me. But how did he get my number though?

"Hello?" I answered with a soft voice trying not to scream out loud in excitement.

"So, you're still up for tomorrow right?" He questioned, making me think twice again.

This is my chance, I can just say no, forget about him and maintain my distance but deep down it's the opposite that I want. I want to go and be close with him and get to know each other.

I'm really confused but what's the harm of giving it a chance, after all, I got nothing to lose.

"Yeah" I replied without having any words to add.

"Ok then, so see you tomorrow. I'll send you the place we'll meet, ok?" He stated which I again agreed.

" See you tomorrow then, Evangeline" he added, making me smile at the thought of seeing him again.

"Ok see you tomorrow, Abram" I answered, ready to hang up but then I remembered how he got my number.

"Wait, umm where did you get my number?" I questioned him while he chuckled.

" I have my ways, Eva" he replied and cut the call, leaving me with hundreds of thoughts inside my head and butterflies in my stomach. I just hope I won't regret agreeing to this.

But little did I know, what I just threw myself into.


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