Deluded

Chapter 21

Evangeline's P.O.V

"Whom are you talking to, princess?" My father questioned as he stood by the door, making me gasp in surprise and hang up the call with Abram without thinking twice.

What on earth were you thinking, Evangeline calling him shameless. And where are you getting all these courage?

"Umm.. i.. it's just Anna" I lied through my teeth, as guilt started to consume me for lying to my father.

" Look, Eva. About earlier, I'm really sorry. I said that for yournbetterment, dear" he stated as he sat close to me on the bed, taking my hand into his warm ones.

"It's okay, Dad" I whispered as I looked down, not meeting his eyes.

My father never talked to me in that tone and to say, it was quite shocking that he would just because of Abram.

What did actually happened between them that made him so cold and angry towards Abram? I have to know, but how?

" Go to sleep now, princess. Your mother would be coming home tomorrow and she can't wait to see you" he added as he glanced sideways where my phone dinged indicating a message, probably from Abram.

"Goodnight dad" I mumbled, making him smile at me and leaned in to kiss my forehead.

As soon as he was out of the door, I couldn't help but release a breath. I can't believe I just lied to my father. What on earth is going on with me? And where is all this courage actually coming from?

What's actually happening to me. I'm definitely changing and I don't think I like it.

Opening the message, a smile spread out on my face. I was right, it's from Abram.

Butterflies in my stomach and smile stretch out wide on my face. These can't be a good sign.

All these red flags and I'm dodging them like crazy.

"Hope everything's alright there, princess." Five simple words but five words that made my heart flutter and made me fall even deeper. This is all-new for me but I don't totally mind at all.

" Yeah, everything is fine. Sorry to disturb you again." I replied with the smile on my face not fading even for a second.

Placing the phone back to the nightstand, I closed my eyes and slowly allowed myself to succumb to sleep with one thought inside my head.

You're getting yourself into trouble, Evangeline.

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Fiddling with the hem of my dress, I stood by the door watching my mother get out of the car and as soon as her gaze landed on us, she couldn't stop the smile spreading on her face as she ran towards me and my father.

Engulfing me on a tight and warm hug, I can't help but return her hug with the same enthusiasm despite I was upset that she has to always leave me alone.

No matter how much I would try to convince her to take me along with her to Spain, she would always decline, replying with the same sentence. "I would take you along with me when the right time comes" making me frustrated as ever. How long do I have to wait? Isn't 21 years enough?

"I miss you so much, my sweet baby" she gushed as she kissed me all over my face making me giggle as all sadness of being left alone for a week with my father too busy with work, vanishes into the air.

"I missed you too, mum" I replied, hugging her again, sniffing her sweet scent that always smells like home.

"Let's go inside, shall we?" My father cut in as he smiled at us with pure admiration.

As we ate our breakfast, I couldn't stop thinking about the message that Abram sent a while ago greeting me good morning and as soon as I saw his name pop on my notifications, I had to shove my face into the pillow to block the sound of my squeal as I don't want to scare my father or the guards.

"Are you alright, Eva? You seem distant" my mother questioned as she looked at me concerning.

"Yes, I'm good, don't worry" I answered as I excused myself making them both look at me questioning.

"Where are you going, my love?" My father.

" Work," I replied, making him frown.

" Do you have to go today, my love? Your mother just returns today. Don't you want to spend some time with her?" He questioned, making me feel guilty but Anna informed me earlier that she needs to do the groceries today and the kids would be all alone.

"But I have to go, dad. Anna needs to run errands today" I answered, making him sigh while my mother just smiled encouragingly at me.

"It's okay, my love. We can catch up when you get back home" she stated as she placed a kiss on my cheek.

After giving them kisses, I headed out, silently wondering when I would be able to breathe freely without being controlled or watched over.

I know they're too protective but how can they protect me from feeling suffocated by them?

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