Chapter 49 Such a tease
Eva stirred in her sleep as some chirping of birds and the sound of sea waves were enough to wake her up. She held the pillow more to herself, but soon she felt the pillow moving up and then down, slowly up and slowing down, more like breathing.
Her eyes opened with a jerk, and she gasped in horror as she slept over Stephen, who was lying without his shirt.
Her eyes landed on his well-maintained body; her gaze went through his chest to his six packs and then six packs, again from his six packs to his chest but soon she shrieked as she watched his face and found him looking at her in astonishment. When their eyes met, Stephen gave a smile at Eva
“Good morning, wife, I hope you enjoy the view, “Stephen started while caging her in his arms
Eva started struggling in his hold to free herself, but his words made her stop
“View!! What view?”
“As you didn’t know moments before, you were checking me out."
Eva knew it was the truth, but she denied
“What rubbish!! Why will I gaze at you?”
“Honestly, you weren’t ogling me like I’m a delicious piece of candy?”
"No. I will never do that."
“But you just did that.
“Stephen, just leave me."
“Ok.” The next moment Stephen left her, and Eva, who was already struggling with her force, went flat on either side of the bed as Stephen left her. Stephen reacted a little and got up from the bed
“How?.. When?.. I mean.”
“Wife, take a break and then make sure you ask the right question.’
“What are you doing in my room?”
“Then where should I go?”. Stephen asked while checking his phone
“There are other rooms in this villa too
“The staff knew we were on our honeymoon, so what should I tell them that my wife doesn’t like my presence near her? And wait, why are you reacting like this? I think you didn’t sleep properly, or else you must have recalled that we are married and that too with your consent.
. Eva was aware of this, “but that didn’t give you the right to pick me up when I was asleep.”.
“Yes, that’s correct, but unfortunately I was lying on my side when you moved closer to me and slept with me like I am your secure space.
I also recorded that moment in case you want to take a peek.”
Eva felt like slamming her head against the wall close by. Just one day after they got married, it already exasperated her” with this man.
She did not argue more and left for the washroom. Stephen chuckled at her feisty side, which come out rarely as other times she was just intimidated by his presence
After having a relaxing shower, Eva entered the bedroom, and she was glad to notice that Stephan was not present in the room
Soon, a knock on the door disturbed her
“Madam, sir is waiting for you at the breakfast table."
“ Ok."
Eva was already feeling famished, as last night she couldn’t eat properly, and at night she was so exhausted that she didn’t feel any midnight hunger either. She showed Eva to the lawn, where Stephen was already sitting at the breakfast table.
Eva Couldn’t ignore how handsome he was looking in casual clothes, Eva ignored looking at him to keep her sanity
She comfortably sat in the chair and looked at the delicious food on the table. Stephen watched her closely and quickly filled her plate.
“I will do it.“
Stephen ignored her disapproval
Eva didn’t mind either, as her focus was entirely on food
. Eva quickly started having her food. Stephen Was enjoying his breakfast while peeking at her cute behavior
Stephen kept filling her plate so that she could eat appropriately after finishing their breakfast. Stephen told Eva
“Come with me. I have to discuss something with you.
Eva nodded at him and followed him into the other room
Stephen got settled on one couch placed in that room, which was more like a study room. Eva observed the room. First she was wondering why the smiths need to study in this villa, which is more like an office room? Isn’t this place meant for holidays?
Soon Eva felt Stephen’s eyes on her so she settled down on a sofa, which was little far from Stephen
"Eva, I understand you married me to fulfill your dad’s wish and also because of the present status. But it’s another case for me. I mean, I consented to marry you because..I really love you and wanted to spend my life with you.”
Eva exhale a breath as she already knew this
Still, she got butterflies in her stomach listening to those three words from him. Eva tried to keep her feelings aside and focused on his words
“I want to take this relationship slow. We don’t have to rush things.
I am ready to wait for you till you accept me as your husband and your life partner, too.
So you don’t have to worry about anything related to our relationship.
I have just one request: just act as a normal couple in front of our parents
You know how much they love us and just wish to see us enjoying ourselves as a couple. I hope you also want the same thing for your dad too
“Am I right?"
Eva just nodded, as she never wanted to hurt her dad.
"Now comes the major discussion. The Hudson family “
Eva kept listening to him. with wide eyes when Stephen informed her details about the family‘s actual businesses
“Till now, the Hudson family is predicting that they will finish you easily, and especially your dad’s life. And will easily get these assets But this. marriage has changed their plan now as they know that even touching my wife will be enough reason for me to destroy them in the business world
It shocked Eva to receive the conviction in his voice when he talked about her as his wife again. She felt goosebumps appearing on her skin.
“So, what are you planning to do to deal with them? This business game is completely foreign to both my dad and me. All I want is for my dad to be safe. I was even ready to return the assets, but the clauses on the will...
Stephen smiled at her words as she was really na?ve. Who will give upon the property worth millions?
“It’s simple; just claim your rights and take over the hold if the business belongs to you."
Eva gaped at Stephen in shock but Stephen started narrating her some facts
After the discussion with Stephen, Eva left for her room as she was still trying to comply with so much information about the Hudson family
The maid served lunch in her room. only as Stephen was busy in some video meeting in the study room. Eva read some cooking books which were already arranged for her in the room by Stephen and her favorite celebrity chef, Richard, put the books down
Eva dozed off for the rest of the day, and when she woke up in the evening, Stephen still had not returned to the room. Eva started getting bored, so she talked to her friends
She picked up her phone and started strolling on the beach She was walking while trying to get the signal for her phone
With her arms in the air, she chatted with her friends on the phone, then suddenly stumbled and hit the ground.
She soon realized that she was not on the sand. While two hands were holding her from her arms, Eva got uneasy at the realization as she actually fell into someone’s lap. She closed her eyes in embarrassment and wished for something.
But alas, it fulfilled not all wishes when she turned around and found Stephen giving her a teasing smile.
“Ooh God, Eva, Are you ok, dear?”
Eva jumps at the sound of Rose’s voice. She quickly sat on the place, which was again Stephen’s lap. She looked at the screen that was on the table, and Rose was watching the scene from the other side.
Yeah, Mom, it began last night, and she still won’t leave.
Rose giggled, whereas Eva gasped in horror. She glared at Stephen, on which he asked,
"No, my fault, love, you landed again on my lap."
Rose giggled more, whereas a shade of pink spread across Eva’s cheeks. Rose commented
“Oh my God, she is blushing, too. Enjoy your time, kids; I will not disturb you more. Bye, look after yourself.”
soon after, the call got disconnected
They heard a giggle, which startled the couple this time. Eva muttered
“Ooh shit!”
She looked for her phone, which was spotted near Stephen’s legs. She picked the phone and her three friends giggling at her
“It’s not what you are." Eva started with some clarification
“No, dear Eva, we didn’t have to assume anything, as we know now how much you love Stephen’s company. enjoy babies. And say hi to Stephen too. Bye “
Eva disconnected call and held her head with her hands
‘Are you planning to move, or would you prefer to remain sitting on my lap? I mean, I don’t mind though.”
Eva glared at Stephen, who just raised his eyebrow at her.