EVANGELINE

Chapter Four - The solution

"You'll have to get married to Damon Alex Montenegro" Dad said and my heart skipped a beat. The name seemed familiar but I couldn't place it.
But I knew for a fact that the guy who saved me wasn't him. Of course his name is Damon but he's not the only 'Damon' in this country.

"Eva, I'm so sorry but I had no other choice than to let you do this, our family depends on the company to survive. You know how hard mom used to work -"

"-She was a woman of strength and dignity, if only she was here" I sighed, thinking of her didn't hurt me anymore. It made me miss her but treasure the few memories we had together.

"What do you say Eva, will you do this or not?" Dad questioned looking at me closely while I stared back at him before giving him a positive nod "Yes"

Jason got up shaking his head obviously not agreeing with me."No, I won't let you. Dad, i already promised to raise some millions! I would find a way...I won't let Eva do this, don't you realize that her future is getting crumbled under your watch father? She's too young for this!"

Jason pulled me up from the chair and held my hands
"Do you realize that you're selling your soul to the devil? Once you sign up for this there's no standing down, which means there's no divorce in this contract!" He yelled and I looked up to face him, tears streaming down my face.
I choked on my own words "No Divorce?"
Jason let go off my hand and looked away, his facial expression answering my question.

"Eva, you can do this" Dad said looking away from me. I wiped my tears and stared at him, I've always done what he wanted me to do, but this was different. My life depended on it.

"Eva tell me, will you do this or not?" Dad boomed his grey eyes boring into mine.
"You've worked too hard for the company, this is the least I'm willing to do. I'll do it" I said and dad nodded not showing any emotion. I wanted him to stop me and tell me not to do it but he didn't.
"No Eva -" Jason started but I interrupted rudely.
"Stop! I've made my decision" I snapped and Jason looked at me, shocked. I've never snapped at him before, it must've really hurt him badly but I didn't care at the moment.

"I-"
"-Sign these properly, I have a meeting with Sir Montenegro"
Dad cut Jason off, I turned to Dad and took the documents from his hand. I wrote my signature and handed it back to Dad.
"I'm leaving. I'll update you on whatever is necessary" With that Dad walked out the door. He didn't even glance back to check if I was okay.
"Eva, You don't know Damon Alex Montenegro! He's a devil, he's capable of breaking someone like you, he'll hurt you in the worse way possible"
"How do you know?" I asked and Jason kissed my wrist "I just know, Eva"
With that he left. Immediately, I bursted into tears letting out all the emotions I bottled up inside of me.

Flashback*

"Eva, I'm so sorry. I'll be leaving you in this world of Greed, selfishness and Hurt... I'm so sorry" She said smiling at me causing me to frown.
"Mom, you won't leave me now. We'll be together forever and ever" I yelled throwing my arms around her, she ran her hand through my hair soothing me.
"I won't leave you my dear, I'll be with you forever! And if we come to this world again, I would want you as my daughter again because you're very special to me" She whispered against my ear.
Flashback over*

That night, she died. She left me alone in this cruel world. To face it. I sighed, walking to my room. I took a warm shower, it felt good feeling it's touch and warmth.
After few minutes, I called Harry and we talked about everything going on but I didn't tell him that I was going to get married.
I didn't want him to know, if he did. He would do anything to help me but I didn't want to bother him or anyone else.
Having no one to talk to, i decided to go for a stroll to calm myself down.