Its been two months, can't get my mind off her. Who is she to make me this uneasy? It's like am losing my wits(senses). Why can't I just forget about her? Since like forever I have always hated the ladies, why is this one so different?

Come to think of it, she is so beautiful, her grey eyes captivating, her lips as red as crimson, her eye lashes so long, her posture perfect. Her hair long and dark, gosh! She is my ideal woman. Won't let her slip through my fingers, hell I won't let her out of my sight, even though I know nothing about her, I don't care. Even if she turns out to be married, I will have her husband killed and take her for myself. She better be single, cause no one has made me this obsessed.

Eric picked up his phone and called his private investigator Lance, to find out all that can be found about the lady in question. Eric got off work early and went home, he was about to go up to his room when Betty stopped him by saying,

"You better come down here for lunch and tell me what's bothering you my boy."

Reluctantly, he turned towards the dining which was close to the kitchen and said,

"Betty, am losing my mind, there is this lady I saw few weeks back. I can't seem to get my mind off her"

While placing his hand on his face feeling lost.

Betty was surprised and came close to him sat down and placed her hand on his neck and asked

"Are you sure you are okay? You seem to be burning up."

"I am fine, very okay except the fact that I can't seem to forget that girl"

"Hm... I am very shocked to hear this from you Eric, I mean you've never looked at girls before. This individual must be an interesting soul, I want to meet her"

"What? I have never even spoken to her yet, I don't even know her name. I can't even confront her, I am afraid I may scare her away with my attitude"

"Hm... That's new, since when did you start paying attention to your attitude pushing someone away? Ahh I see what's going on here, someone is in love finally. Betty said while chuckling.

" In love? No way, I'll never fall in love.." He said grumbling, took a glass of juice and ran up the stairs to his room.

Seeing him acting like a kid, Betty couldn't help but smile.

~~~~~~~

"For some days now I have a feeling I am being followed " Evelyn told Lee when they met at their secret hideout.

"What do you mean you are being followed? Lee asked getting more concerned and alarmed.

"Did you attract someone bad or what exactly?" Lee asked again.

"I don't think so, I think its Eric sending someone to watch me else I see no reason why am being followed stealthily. And this only happened after our encounter the day he came to the restaurant. When he was about to exit the VIP session he turned back to take a look at me once more before entering the elevator" Eve replied.

'I better be on the lookout and make sure nothing goes wrong' Lee thought.

~~~~~~

"Speak to me Lance, what have you found?" Eric asked over the phone while in his study at home.

"I found out her name, age, her status everything there is to know about her, even to her favorite colour" Lance boasted

"Are you going to tell me about them anytime soon?" Eric asked sounding impatient.

Lance laughed hysterically and said,

"Everything has been sent to you, check you Em..."

Eric hung up before Lance could complete his sentence , he hurriedly took his laptop and logged into his email.

Her picture appeared and he looked longingly at it, he couldn't take his eyes off his screen.

"Evelyn Morse... Evelyn Morse" He just kept mentioning her name many times subconsciously, he then scrolled down he saw her age, she was in his age group.

'She is just 24 while I am 26, perfect match' He continued scrolling down for more details like her marital status she wasn't married he then gave out a sigh of relief, not that it mattered to him since he was ready to kill her Fiance if she were to be engaged, but somehow he was thankful he didn't have to get his hand dirty, just to get her. He kept looking at her picture all night until he slept off.

I would say he was overly obsessed.

~~~~~~~

Evelyn went to work as usual, she could be seen at the receptionist desk. She was working diligently and arranging files and record books which was her daily routine when a bunch of flowers came for her.

It was delivered by a delivery man.

She was quite surprised to be sent that much roses, so she signed that she had received it after which the delivery man left.

While she was looking for the card attached to the roses, Eric and his guards came in through the elevator. So she had to bow and smile to welcome them, after all that was part of her job.

Eric saw the flowers on her desk and a faint feeling of jealousy aroused in his heart. So he ignored her and entered the suite.

'Who on earth gave her those flowers? Who has the guts to send her such affection? I won't spare them' he kept thinking to the point he went berserk.

He got angry took a glass cup and threw it against the wall it shattered making a loud noise.

A bodyguard and Elvis his Secretary and personal assistant, came in with worries written over their faces when they heard the noise.

He then told Elvis to call the receptionist for him, better still

"Tell her to get me a cup of coffee and bring it in here herself"

They were surprised at this but then it was an order, so they went to call on the receptionist.

Evelyn's POV

While I was busy with my job a delivery man came in with a bouquet of roses and a gift card and said,

"Hi ma'am am looking for a certain Evelyn Morse"

"Oh well, I am she"

"Okay ma'am this is for you, was told to deliver this"

"Thank you"

"Please sign here ma'am"

"Sure"

After signing he left, I was about to open the card when the elevator opened and he (Eric) walked in.

I bowed and smiled as usual, instead of him to look at me. His gaze moved from my face to the flowers on the counter, I could feel some burning anger from him.

He immediately walked past me, into his suite.

I then opened the card attached to the side of the roses and it reads

"HEY BEAUTIFUL, THIS IS FOR YOU TO MAKE

YOUR DAY A PLEASANT ONE.

I HOPE YOUR DAY IS FILLED WITH LAUGHTER

AND JOY."

Your secret admirer.

So while wondering whom could have sent these, someone disrupted my thoughts by saying,

"The boss wants you to go get a cup of coffee for him and bring it to him yourself."

I was dumbfounded for a minute, I mean come on am a receptionist now, not just that am Mrs Anders personal assistant. Why would I need to get him coffee, who does he think he is?

Before I could protest, he had already left. I then have no choice but to do his bidding. So I went downstairs to get the coffee.

While waiting for the cup of coffee I was getting impatient, to the point I was nagging at Elvis if he actually did deliver the message or not. He said he did

"Then what's taking her forever to come in here?" I was about to lose it when I heard a knock on the door, then I comported myself, took a deep breath. After which I told her to come in and then dismissed the guards as well as Elvis.

They were all astonished at the fact that I had them dismissed while a stranger was in there, but they had no choice but to comply, it was an order after all.

When they left I gave out my cold and domineering aura but she wasn't at all affected by it. She just stood there with the tray of coffee, I was somewhat glad. So I decided to break the silence by telling her to come closer and hand over the cup of coffee herself, that was when I saw she was holding a tray filled with three cups of coffee.

So I was kinda perplexed at the view before me, she must have noticed how confused I was. That she spoke,

"You sent a receptionist to make a cup of coffee which isn't appropriate, I've left my post empty for too long, will you be responsible if I lost my job?"

She then took a deep breath and then smiled showing off a dimple and placed the tray of coffee on the desk and then said, "I don't know the flavour which you would prefer, so here are three varieties you can make your choice"

She turned to leave when Eric stopped her by holding her wrist. Her skin was so soft but then he had to let go. Eric then said

"Come sit and drink a cup with me" Evelyn declined politely by saying

"I am sorry I can't do that, its unprofessional, I have left my post for far too long sire"

Eric became agitated

'Doesn't she know who I am? Who is she to decline an opportunity to spend some minutes with me?'

Evelyn then bowed and was about to get to the door, then Eric pressed a button and the door was locked this gesture made it impossible for her to go out.

When she figured the door was locked Evelyn then turned around and walked majestically back and sat down opposite Eric, took a cup of coffee and started drinking, It was an unexpected move so this made Eric even more amazed.

Then she looked at him and said,

"You wanted a coffee partner isn't it? Well get on with it, so I can get back to work"

Eric then nodded

Evelyn's POV

When I came upstairs to his suite, I was somewhat happy that my plans of getting close to him has finally began, I decided not to let my happiness show. So I chose to act pissed.

So I knocked on the door, a bold but nice and pleasant voice said "come in," immediately I came in he dismissed his guards, since we were alone thoughts of killing him flooded my mind. But then I had to put them off. It wasn't time for that yet, I told my self and stood there until he told me to come closer and when I did, he was surprised there were three cups of coffee on the tray. I then started to act mad so I said,

"You sent a receptionist to make you a cup of coffee which wasn't appropriate, I've left my post empty for too long will you be responsible if I lost my job" After which I smiled and told him "I don't know the flavour which you would prefer so here are three Varieties you can make your choice"

I turned to leave but what happened next took me unawares and the worst part was it made my heart beat fast right there in my chest, I have never felt that way before. But how could I feel this way just because someone held onto my wrist? He immediately let go of my wrist and invited me to sit and take coffee with him. So I then rejected the offer as politely as I could and made my way towards the door only for me to find out it was locked, I was kind of confused after which I walked back to where he was, sat down took a cup of coffee and started drinking, he was a little bit perplexed at my sudden move. So I spoke up saying

"You wanted a coffee partner isn't it? Well let's get on with it, so I can get back to work"

he only nodded

'He must be really affected by my presence which was good for my plans. This is so cool'

While drinking the coffee in silence, Eric decided to ask her for her name. She then smiled and said

"I am Evelyn, but my friends call me Eve. What about you, what's yours sir?"

Eric was kind of impressed by her boldness so he took a sip of coffee and then replied

"Eric"

"Hm...sir Eric thanks for the coffee but I really have to go now, wouldn't want to lose my job, I love it here" Evelyn said

"Okay I had a great time Eve, thanks for the company"

"Well I didn't have much of a choice, but it was worth it sir Eric"

So she stood up to leave and bowed slightly, he then said to her.

"Its Eric"

Evelyn's facial expression displayed uncertainty so he said again. "To you, its just Eric no need for formalities please"

So she smiled and said,

"Do have a great day today Eric" with that she left to her post to continue with her duties.

Eric stayed back for a while and kept recalling the good moment he just had with her, her lovely voice which he felt was like that of an Angel. He loved her composure and the way she behaved for a second there he felt she acted like some rich snub because of the way she spoke and behaved even though she was from the low class.

Yes Eric, was more of a devil incarnate than he realizes but that moment he thought he found his Angel. Getting up he walked towards the door to leave, his guards escorted him out and then he saw her beautiful face again.

"Eve" he muttered out subconsciously.

Eve noticed his presence and bowed slightly to him he just kept staring at her. Eve loved the way he is affected by her presence. So she then smiled at him. What happened next was quite surprising, he actually smiled back at her then walked towards the elevator.

The cold and arrogant Eric smiled at a girl? That took the guards by surprise yet again. He entered into the elevator and his guards went in with him, he was just grinning nonstop all through the ride back to his company. Even when he alighted down from the car all through the way into his office he just wouldn't stop. That even his employees were astonished by this new behavior he was exhibiting.

"Hello mum am coming home tonight I want a home cooked meal, you know very much my favourites and please make some braised chicken. I miss your cookings, love you mom see you tonight" Ethan said to his mother over the phone.

Ethan Jones, is Mrs Betty's son and Eric's best and only childhood friend. They've been friends since they can remember. Ethan traveled to London to get a degree in law, he spent years to study vigorously and came out the best in Cambridge university. Now it's time to come back home, ever since his dad died his mum became the breadwinner. So she became a Nanny for the Aragons, though he never liked the fact that she is working as a nanny. But the Aragon's have always treated them like family and they sponsored his education to study in one of the best universities in London, he longed to be back home to see his mom and little sister Ella who is now in high school and also to be able to support his family from a close range.

He couldn't wait to see his grumpy friend and to tease him for being a loner and also to make fun of him for being single for all these years. All these thoughts excited him, as he made plans for his flight to Ohio.

Mrs BETTY POV

While I was busy making breakfast for Ella, before I head out to the next street to the Aragons home, A call came in and I picked up, it was Ethan my son. He told me he would be coming home tonight I can't wait to see him. He must have grown so much, Ethan reminds me of his father, I miss that man so much, but whenever I see Ethan I am grateful and comforted. It been years since he left, my joy knows no bound, knowing I'll be seeing him tonight.

After making breakfast for Ella while she got ready for school, Betty headed to the next street to make breakfast for Eric. When she arrived at the villa she made way to the kitchen as usual and began boiling water. While she was doing this, Eric came downstairs to take water and was surprised to see Mrs Betty. So he called out to her

"Betty, what are you doing here so early? What about Ella has she been fed? Its quite early I won't be leaving for work in the next two hours"

"Eric if you were used to waking up at first light and aren't such a deep sleeper, you would've known that I always come here early so you can eat your breakfast on time for work"

"Fine Betty thank you, you are always the best and you know I can't do without your cooking"

With that said Eric went back up to his room to get ready for work.

After entering his room he took his bath and wore his outfit for the day, he took longer than usual to get ready because he wanted to look good for someone, I believe you already know whom that is. After what seemed like forever, he eventually came down for breakfast putting on a white suit and black trousers with matching shoes.

Miss Betty teased him a lot and he was just blushing all over.

Seeing him like that Betty had to, so she said

"Whoa! Hon, you look like you are going out for a date rather than to work. Cause you look quite different and more handsome sweetie"

Eric couldn't say much he was just smiling sheepishly at her words. After eating breakfast he hugged Mrs Betty and whispered into her ears

"I am going to make my move today wish me luck"

"Good luck Honeybunch bring her home" Betty replied smiling at the fact that Eric has really grown up.

Then he left and entered his car, while on his way his phone beeped and he saw a message from Ethan saying that he will be showing up tonight. The text further lightened his mood, he was going to surprise Ethan that he has someone he liked. He couldn't wait to show her off to him while hoping and wishing she accepts him even as a friend.

EVELYN'S POV

It was a surprise that Lee offered to take me to work today, I am only used to him taking me home cause its late but yesterday he called me to let me know he will be accompanying me today. So I got up made breakfast for two and he joined me and we both ate before he took me to work, at least I won't have to transport today, then he dropped me off saying he will come take me home later and then left. I quickly went upstairs to my duty post and began with my Job.

That was how she (Evelyn) welcomed guests smiling all through till it was noon, when she decided to take a break and drink coffee.

While she was busy drinking coffee, he came and gave her a rose, it was surprising but she just had to play along. Then he said,

"I would like us to go somewhere quiet tonight, would you be willing to go somewhere with me?" Eric gently asked. Evelyn on the other hand was taken aback by the sudden invitation, so she was quiet I guess she was trying to process everything he just said. They stared at each other for five minutes in silence. He then called out to her softly and said in a more subtle way,

"Evelyn would you like to go somewhere with me tonight please"

Evelyn stuttered and said "I would... um... be through with work by 9:30 pm and it would be too late to go out since I would need to get up early tomorrow morning" She tried to reject the offer as mildly as she could because this invitation took her by surprise.

But Eric wasn't going to give up that easily so he further said

"No worries, I have spoken to your boss you'll take the rest of the day off. So will you?"

She had no choice but to agree to it, somehow she was delighted.

The guards were dumbfounded at this, they just couldn't believe they heard him say "please." They just stood there dumbfounded.

While Eric went into his suite to relax a little bit, Eve took her bag and the rose and inhaled it. She then decided to say thanks to him for the day off. She dropped her bag and headed to his room, and knocked on the door and the guards opened the door for her then she went in. Eric was surprised to see her, she sat down and thanked him once more for the rose and for the rest of the day off. After which she stood up to leave and Eric couldn't let her go like that, so he insisted to take her home. She declined and said she has to go get ready for tonight's outing with him. Hearing this he didn't pursue the issue cause he doesn't want to scare her off. So he just nodded and said,

"Evelyn, do take care" She smiled and felt some warmth inside so she went out to her desk, took her bag and rose then headed home.

ERIC'S POV

While I gave her the rose earlier our hands slightly touched I felt a slight sensation of longing for her, then I told her I would like to take her somewhere quiet tonight and if she would be willing to go with me, she was surprised since it was sudden, she was trying to decline the invitation but I wasn't going to let that happen. I can't let this opportunity slip away. So when I added please and told her she could take the day off, she agreed. At that moment she said yes, my happiness knew no bound. So I went into the suite jumping for Joy that she accepted my invitation. I am very sure the guards are looking at me but that's the least of my problems. After I sat down and was about daydreaming, she knocked on the door and came in, I was surprised to see her, I thought she was here to cancel the plans instead she was here to thank me for the day off and told me she wants to go home and prepare for the outing tonight. I was so excited that I offered to take her home but she declined the offer. So rather than continue insisting and thus push her further away or scare her off, I only nodded and told her to stay safe, she then smiled. She doesn't know what her smile does to me, I love it when she does that, and there is something about that smile of hers that makes my heart beat fast.