Ouch, My CEO Fiance Fell For His Maid

Chapter 128

8- Won’t Give Up On us (Book 2)

Questions started racing through my mind. What the hell was he doing here? Did he know I would be here? Was he still angry with me for leaving without saying anything? Not even a goodbye?

I took a deep breath and tried to compose myself, but my nerves were getting the best of me. I couldn’t face Adonis, not after everything that had happened between us that night. After I left him without any explanation.

Slowly, I got up from the table and turned to face him. He was wearing a suit! A damn black suit and looked hotter than ever.

“Y…you people know each other?” I heard Justin’s confused voice slicing through the air.

Before I could answer him, Adonis spoke up measuring me with a challenging smirk, “Very well. Right, Ms. Evelyne?”

My eyes snapped up to his face when I heard my name escaping his mouth. He was smiling but that smile didn’t reach his eyes. It didn’t belong to the man who used to be friendly and easygoing with me.

This one had this icy touch that was enough to chill my bones. Now again, what was he doing here? How did he know my name? How did he know Justin?

Ashley told me that the dinner was for Justin’s business associate. Was it Adonis?

Now fate! Fuc*king fate, man!

Why it had to be him?

I swallowed hard when I felt several pairs of eyes on me. Aniya, Ashley, and Justin. They were looking at me … at us… while I had zoned out.

I cleared my throat and tried to bring a small smile to my face, “I… yes… We … have met!” I felt my cheeks heat up when I witnessed him clenching his jaw, “B… but not that well.”Top of Form

Adonis raised a brow and kept looking at me while his eyes were shouting, ‘ Really? Not that well? We spent the night together! Without a shred of clothing!’

Gosh! That was an awkward situation.

Justin offered Adonis to sit beside him. Right in front of me. I could not avoid looking at him. I could not keep myself hidden from his eyes.

There was still some time in serving the dinner. The conversation flowed smoothly among Ashley, Justin, and Aniya. I was relieved that Adonis had not said another word about our past, but I couldn’t help feeling his gaze on me from time to time.

After a few minutes when the dishes were served, Adonis spoke up,” Evelyne, I remember you once mentioned how much you love seafood. You should try this dish, it’s excellent.”

Fu*cker. He was referring to the seafood pasta I last ate with him.

I thanked him politely for the suggestion and couldn’t help but wonder if there was a hidden meaning behind his mentioning seafood. Was he trying to remind me of our romantic night?

I wanted to run away. I wanted to leave. But that only meant that my friends will not only follow me but will also grill me with questions.

They did have an idea that there was a man who I called Adonis. But they never asked me questions. I had a suspicion that my friends were privy to the cause of the recent bout of depression.

“So, Ms. Evelyne.” Adonis called me from across the table, ‘Tell me. Do you love to kayak?”

The question made me choke on the chicken piece in my mouth. Aniya sitting beside me started patting my back, “Are you alright?” she asked me with concern, and then her next remark was enough to bring me down on the earth, “It’s been more than a week and she is still feeling weak from the illness.”

My poor friend tried to protect me without knowing that she was sharing my details with the man who I wanted to stay away from.

“Oh,” the concern flashed in his eyes, “What happened?” “A few days back on a weekend, she came home with a high fever. She couldn’t go to her salon. You know, she owns it?” She asked him excitedly.

Urgh! I wanted to kill her. Sometimes she was an annoying chatterbox who didn’t know how to control her tongue.

“So how are you feeling now, Ms. Long… I mean… Ms. Evelyne.”

I nodded my head weakly and stretched my jaw for a forced smile, “I am good. Thanks.” I could not afford to take his name.

Elijah was not possible. And calling him Adonis would certainly ring bells in my friends’ heads. I was stuck.

God! I was stuck!

seafood and kayaking, but I tried

I still have that necklace you left at my place. I’ve been waiting for the

my heart race at his words. Did he mean what I thought he meant? Or

in the equation. My friends knew that

’Oh, that old thing?

a dog, Adonis. I want to kill you!

‘Are you sure about that, Evelyne? It

realized the double meaning behind his words. I tried my best to keep my composure and not let him see how much his

me if you want. You know where my salon is.” I said while

salon people told me you were not coming. They won’t tell me your address. I wanted to return it

meaning remark, I nodded politely and started forcing the food down my throat. If he thought, he could squeeze this information out of me in the presence of my friends then

not a fool. He was delivering this hidden message that he did visit the

experiences with our jobs and schools. The funniest ones were from Ashley and Aniya, who used to prank everyone in the orphanage. Justin used to beam

his

beat. Was he referring to our past or

my own glass, trying to

took Adonis to his study, and Aniya and Ashley immediately turned to me with questioning looks. “Who is he?” Ashley asked, her eyes scanning my face for any hints, “Like I know he is Justin’s business friend. But you two seem to know

Just an

it in their eyes, “There’s something more, isn’t

shifted in my seat, feeling a bit uncomfortable under their scrutiny. “What do

forward, her voice low. ’Don’t play dumb with us, love. You and Elijah seem

deep breath, I tried to compose myself. “We’ve just known each other for a while. It’s not

the tea,” Aniya urged, a

head. “I really don’t want to talk

mysterious. But we’re going to get to

hoping to diffuse the tension. “Go ahead,

but I also didn’t want to reveal too much about my past with Adonis. “Listen. He’s just

eyebrow. “Used to know? So, you’re

to answer. ‘We…haven’t really kept in touch, no. It’s been … a … a long … time.” I tried to smile and

something more to this. You two do have a

scrutiny. “It’s complicated, guys,” I said, hoping that would be enough

weren’t satisfied. “Complicated how?”

lip, feeling like I was backed into a corner. “Look, I don’t really

clearly annoyed. “So, I guess we’ll

in my stomach as they

shake the feeling that my

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extra guestrooms.” Ashley came up with the idea but

visit the salon tomorrow, Ash. I can’t. Maybe on the weekend?” “You are joining the salon tomorrow?” Aniya turned to me, “No way

to appear convincing, “I am feeling much better, Aniya. Besides it’s just a quick visit. It won’t take

had to face

didn’t push the issue. ‘Alright, if, you’re sure. But you know you’re always welcome here

she didn’t seem too upset. “Thanks,

looked concerned, but she seemed to accept my explanation.” Okay, just promise us, you’ll

chatted with my friends, I couldn’t help but feel a twinge of guilt for not being entirely

when I saw Justin coming towards us along with Adonis. I wanted to

simple white shirt with its two buttons opened at the collar. He had rolled off his sleeves and his jacket

kitten,” Justin told his wife and

He stretched his hand for a handshake. After shaking Ashley’s and Aniya’s hands he came

said after getting done with the handshake. Nice try Adonis! I am not letting you see where I live. I knew it was silly of me but not now. I wanted time to tackle all

him a tightlipped smile. He nodded and gestured

car tomorrow with a driver.” Crap. He had cornered me when

right, Eve.” Justin said with concern, “He can drop you and