Chapter 8

• *EVELYN’S POV*
• It was a Saturday and I was still in bed though fully awake. I was not ready to face the day with the entangled thoughts in my head so I counted the ceiling above.
• A knock on my door jolted me.
• “I need your help in the kitchen, darling,” my mother called out.
• I looked at the table clock and it was 8:46 AM so I grumbled and pulled the duvet over my head. I saw an image of Lucas as I closed my eyes so I quickly opened it and sat up. Then I tried to do a mental calculation of how the rest of the week had gone.
• Lucas has called and texted several times during the past two days but I’ve ignored. I’ve gone through the profiles of the interior decorators in Mooncrest and I couldn’t find the model of what I saw in Lucas condo.
• Another knock on my door. This time, it was less patient.
• I took the hint and reluctantly dragged myself out of bed in my nightgown as I hurried to the kitchen to help my mother.
• “You look refreshed,” my mother said as she saw me first. She was standing by the cabinet with a cup of coffee in hand. The kitchen smelt of fresh toast and scrambled eggs. That was my favorite and my mother knew how to make it.
• “You interrupted the refreshment,” I retorted, “I need all the rest I can get now.”
• “That’s no way to greet your mother early in the morning,” my mother said, a little hurt.
• I took a deep breath. The last thing I wanted was to argue this morning. “Good morning, mum. Please where is dad? I haven’t seen him in days.”
• “Good morning, darling,” my mother said with a smile, “well, your dad went on a short journey with Alpha Moonblade. He should be back today.”
• “We were supposed to talk about something the last time,” I said, “at least, he should’ve called.”
• “It’s not a phone discussion, Eve,” my mother said, “come sit down and eat.”
• I guess what my father had to tell me would have to wait until he returned today.
• “Why am I here again?” I asked as I made to take the seat closest to her.
• As I approached her, my mother exclaimed; “Oh mine!” she screamed as she dropped her cup of coffee and approached me.
• “What’s the problem, mum?” I said a light terrified.
• “Look at how full your breasts are!” she said as she held the curves of my breasts.
• I looked down and discovered I was actually aroused and tense at the moment.
• “You have such a nicely shaped body, Eve,” my mother said as she examined further, “it’s been a while right?”
• “A while what happened?” I asked.
• “You need a man to balance the equation,” she said, ignoring my question without even looking at me.
• I rolled my eyes and gently removed her hands from my body. My mother was always fascinated by my love life but it was the last thing I wanted to discuss right now.
• “Tell me what to do,” I said weakly and sat down.
• My mother poured me a cup of coffee. “We can talk while you eat. That’s why you’re here.”
• I eyed her suspiciously. There was more to the food mother was giving me. “Where is the food?” I said as I took a sip from the cup.
• Just then the toast dinged and my mother placed two neat toasts on a plate and brought it to me. I muttered a ‘thank you’ and took a bite of the toast.
• “So tell me,” my mother said with her hands akimbo, “have you met anyone new since the last card reading?”
• The toast stuck in my throat and I coughed loudly and tried to gulp the cup of coffee. My mother grabbed my hands.
• “Don’t do that!” she screamed, “Let me get you a cup of water instead.”
• Tears were literally coming out from my eyes.
• “I’m so sorry, darling,” my mother screamed and rushed to get a glass of water which she handed to me,
• I drank from the cup. “Where the hell are all the housekeepers?” I yelled.
• “Take it easy,” my mother said as she went to the cabinet, “Your father gave them a break this weekend aside from the security at the gate.”
• “What for?” I said, puzzled.
• She turned to look at me, “Are you the only one in Mooncrest who does not know what is happening in town?”
• I’ve heard whispers at the office but I was too preoccupied to know what they were about.
• “Just tell me already,” I said impatiently. This was not how I planned this Saturday morning.
• “Yes!” my mother said as she returned to the table, “Well, that’s part of what your father wants to discuss with you. So I guess you have to wait for him to come back so you guys can have that discussion. He gave the servants a break this weekend too because he didn’t trust anyone around the house.”
• She handed me a mint syrup which I took a spoonful from.
• “I haven’t gotten a reply to the question I asked you,” my mother continued as if nothing had happened, “I still have your card reading from the other day. I just needed to confirm if there was anyone there.”
• “Mum, if there is anyone there, you’d be the first to know,” I said just to ease her mind as I continued with my meal.
• “I’m going to my room,” my mother said, “I wanted to ask you to go shopping with me so I can get some stuff for the event happening next week. You know there’s no time anymore.”
• “Why don’t you let me go shopping for you?” I volunteered suddenly.
• “Really?” my mother asked gladly.
• “Of course, it’s nothing,” I waved her off. My mother knew I liked shopping and I fell into her trap but it didn’t matter to me.
• “Alright then,” my mother said, “I will head into my room and get you my list. Thanks for your help, darling.”
• With that, she kissed me on my head and retreated into her room.
• I looked around the kitchen. It looked so empty. I was at ease inside. The upcoming event was a welcome distraction and so was this shopping. I was sure it would help me forget about Lucas for a moment. But again, I couldn’t wait for the father to come back and tell me what I didn’t know.