Chapter 71 Table turns
The drinks have already impacted Eva’s cognition. Despite everything, she offered a smile to the handsome man.
And replied
“Sure “
The man flash a smile at the beautiful company, ordered for a drink for her and then introduced himself
“Hi, I am antonio And may I know the name of this beautiful company?"
Eva chuckled and replied, “Eva. “
""It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Eva."
“Same here."
If you don’t mind me asking, are you here with some friends? I mean, according to my information, it’s a gathering of Natalia’s college friends. I was also one of her classmates, but I apologize for not recognizing you during that time.
“My husband had been to that college, so I am here with him, “Eva tried to reply while sipping the drink.
“So, why are you standing here alone? Where is your husband?”
“Right there on the dance floor with that bitch, “Eva pointed towards the dance floor
Antonio looked at the dance floor, but there were so many people enjoying it that he couldn’t point out at the exact person she was referring too
“Why? Don’t you like to dance?”
“Actually, it’s quite the contrary. As you know, I have a tremendous love for dancing, yet the devil has never once asked me to dance. He displays qualities of arrogance and selfishness, making him appear to be a jerk.” Eva completed with a hiccup, but still she drank another drink.
“Hmm well. It’s his bad luck then... will you like to dance with me?”
“You know how to dance??”
António chuckled at her question then replied, “Not much, but whatever I knew is enough for this floor."
“Good! then let’s go." Eva stood up on her feet but soon she lost her balance and Antonio held her, holding her arms
“Are youEva? “
“Yes, I am good. You know you are a lovely man, much better than my husband. You have an attractive appearance, albeit not comparable to my husband.
“Antonio understood Eva was not in a condition to even walk properly, so he tried to make her settle on the nearby couch. Just tried!, as Eva was not ready to take a seat.
Antonio asked her, “Why don’t you take a seat first? We will enjoy dancing later."
“No. I just want to dance now... and show that girl that I can dance too." stating this Eva again liked at the dance floor but she didn’t spot Stephen and Natalia there
“Where is he? Did he already leave with that.. Bitch! “ Eva shrieked in a loud voice and then started sobbing. They feared Antonio looking at her state. He just held her by her shoulders and tried to console her. The next moment, a female voice got Antonio’s attention
“Antonio... Are you having a death wish today?”
Samantha asked, looking at Antonio, who was holding Eva, Antonio gazed at Samantha
"Ooh, hi Sam, why are you asking this? I am just trying to help her."
“Ooh really! Do you even know whose wife she is?”
Eva gaped ahead at Samantha and replied,
“Yes, I know. My husband is a jerk, no matter how good-looking he is but apparently he is a jerk."
"Eva, what’s wrong with you and you idiot, Leave her alone or else Stephen will kill you with his bare hands."
“Stephen!!! You mean....” now it was Antonio’s turn to shout
“Before he could leave her, a crisp voice boomed in the air
“Yes, Stephen Smith, and it’s me; now take your hand off from my wife."
Stephen was standing near them, glaring at the man who was trying to keep Eva stable in her place. Stephen noticed how drunk Eva is
He glared at the first suspect, which was Samantha, who understood the unasked question and was quick to answer
"No, Stephen, I don’t know how she got drunk,” Samantha answered while trying to hold on Eva, but in return, Eva snatched her hand and got more close to Antonio
“Eva, come with me; let’s go home.“Stephen told Eva, holding on to his anger at the way she was sticking to that man
“No... “
“Eva, listen to me."
“No. I like Tontonio."
“Tontonio “ Samantha and Stephen yelled together the name
“No, it’s Antonio; that’s my name." António tried to clear
“Such a sweet name, sweet person with a sweet name, “Eva complimented him while clinging more to Antonio
Stephen couldn’t hold himself more and punched Antonio hard. Antonio fell on the couch nearby by that unexpected assault
“Ooh god!! Tontonio.... “Eva screamed his wrong name while Samantha tried to hold her the next moment Stephen held her hand and started walking towards the exit door of the club.
But Eva was not ready to leave. Samantha also went along with her as Eva was holding on to her in a tight grip with her other hand.
Soon they reached the car and Stephen made Eva settle in the back seat of the car. Eva pulled Samantha with her too, as she was not letting Samantha go.
Stephen was glaring All this proved to be a poor plan; first Steve forced him to dance with Natalia.
He noticed how Eva was gaping at them. A few minutes later they got the news of a media appearance near the club and they all had to concentrate on Natalia safely exiting the club without catching the eyes of media people.
When Stephen returned only after they made Nataliia exit from the back door of the club, Steve and Richard went to drop Natalia. That’s when he arrived inside the club and couldn’t find Eva and Samantha in their previous seats.
Some time later, he observed Eva in the company of another man, with Samantha in proximity.
A wave of rage ran through his spines at the way Eva was holding on to the man, and that bastard was holding her close by her waist. Despite Stephen’s efforts to handle the situation calmly, Eva’s persistent attention towards the stranger, her repeated calls to him, and her ultimate compliment pushed Stephen to his limits, resulting in a forceful punch towards Antonio.
Stephen entertained the idea of ending his life because of the offense of flirting with his wife, yet he also had to address the matter of Eva, leading him to choose to depart.
Stephen was so engrossed in his trail of thoughts that he didn’t notice when they reached home
They enter the home and find William in a discussion with Rose while sitting in the living room. Samantha entered the house holding Eva to avoid her falling.
The moment Eva noticed William and Rose, she reached them while Samantha was still holding her.
“Dad.. Mom..”
"Eva, what happened to you, dear?” rose inquired but Eva took Rose in a hug
“Mom... “ Rose understood, looking at the actions, that something is wrong with Eva
“ Stephen, what’s the matter with her? “ William inquired, holding his rage
"Nothing, dad, she just got drunk. Don't worry, I will handle her. Stephen reached near Eva and tried to hold her by her shoulders but Eva removed his hands from her and shouted
"Leave me. I am not going anywhere with you. Dad, you know he hit tontonio too
"Tontonio," William and rose both screamed the unusual name together
“Who is Tontonio?” William inquired
“ My new friend dad, he is a very caring man, good looking too, but you know Stephen punched him, poor Tontonio."
Rose and William were getting confused.
Samantha told them
“She is talking about Antonio. He was my classmate. “
“ Yes, dad, he is a cheerful man.. but this man punched him.“Eva again started complaining about Stephen, this time pointing towards him.
“Ok dear, we got it... I will scold Stephen for
his actions..”
“And scold him for not asking me for dance and also for dancing with that bitch, Natalia."
“What? Stephen, what is she referring to? Did you really do any of this?
Stephen sighed and cursed Steve a hundred times in his mind, but before he could reply, Eva started sobbing
“Mom.. Stephen doesn’t like me; he likes that... model. He has been ignoring me from the moment she arrived... I hate her mom. I hate my husband too, Mom. I loved him with all my heart, but now I hate him.”
Stephen freezes, listening to Eva’s feelings.
Samantha, who was witnessing the scene unfold, reached near Stephen and told him
“Don’t tell me you put up this act to hear her confession.”
Stephen replied while keeping his eyes on his wife
“I know I messed up, but it was.
“I can guess it must be Steve’s plan. Such a fool he is
And so are his plans. “...
Stephen sighed and looked at Samantha.
“Rose, take Eva to her bedroom. “
Rose held Eva close to herself and started for her room.
“I will also take my leave. Good night. “ Samantha also exited the smith mansion.
Stephen was going for his room but William’s impersonal voice halted him
“Where do you think you are going, Stephen? We need to talk.“
“Dad, I will tell you everything, but for now I have to take care of Eva.”
“Rose is taking care of her. Rather, if you are really concerned about her and her feelings, then you must not have behaved in this way in my study right now.”
Stephen understood his father’s anger in his impersonal voice. And he agreed he made a mistake, and now he has to repent for it. so Stephen quietly followed his dad to his study
Wiliam listened to every detail about Steve’s plan and also about the party
"I am sorry, dad. I know I disappointed you, but trust me, I was living in confusion about Eva’s feelings for me. From the day we got married, a feeling of uncertainty remains in my mind
Wiliam knew how much Stephen loves Eva, so he patted on his son’s back and started with his words
“Stephen, I know you, and I think I learned enough about Eva too. She is a very kind and soft-hearted girl. It’s true that she married you for her father’s wish.
, but it doesn’t mean that she doesn’t like you.
We have to leave some matters on time too.
She has been a little afraid of you, and you can’t say that it’s her fault entirely.
You are a tough businessman, Stephen. I know and appreciate that you are trying hard to make her comfortable and keep her satisfied in this relationship.
And we all think you both make a lovely couple. "
"But now I messed up everything. I hurt her dad. She hates me now. That’s what she said
“No, she will never hate you. Trust me. It will be fine soon. Just make it up to her and give her space to think rationally. Be patient with her, which is hard for you, but you have to do this. Now take a rest. Good night, son."
"Good night, dad. And tell Steve I want to meet him the moment he arrives at home,” no matter how late it will be.
William gave a nod at him. He understood Steve was in for a punishment