BEING EVA

Chapter 10

"He did what? Why didn't you come and tell me? Eva are you okay? Did he use protection? Have you seen a doctor? Have you been to the police?" My father bombarded me with questions I didn't want to answer. But I owed it to him. The only problem is that I feel safe with Mark. Maybe I am crazy, bat shit crazy if you ask me but I forgave he already.

"I am fine daddy, and that is why I am here to tell you, and no I haven't been to the police and I am not going and I haven't been to the doctor but I am fine. What does concern me is why would Case do this?" I try to change the subject hoping my dad will forget the question about the protection. But in truth it does bother me, why would Case do this?

"Well I have some idea to why but I don't know if my gut is right. Now tell me this who knows about your fortune?"

"Well before this morning only you and Case but he doesn't know what I am worth only that I inherited a bunch from mommy and invested it, then this morning I told my friends after they accused me of embezzlement."

"Come again? Why would the they accuse you of embezzlement?"

"Well they got some incriminating documents which was delivered anonymously to our apartment."

"Okay let me tell you what I know and then I will tell you what I think."

"About two months ago I got a call from a friend in London. He asked me about your involvement with this Case character. So I told him that he was your high school sweetheart. Anyway he told me that Case's dad disowned him after some terrible scandal. What the scandal was I don't know. So I think he came here to use you for your fortune. You see honey you are even richer than you think."

"How come daddy say that?"

"Well, please don't get mad but I topped you investment up every month. I wasn't the best father there was around when you were growing up so I thought............." how can I be mad at him he doesn't know the first thing about being a full time father. Although he has always showed me love he did it in his way.

"So what is my nett worth daddy?"

"Well I checked yesterday and your net worth is .... around nine billion after the six years growth and the extra investments yearly." I sat there gaping at him the last time I checked my nett worth it was around two billion which was four years ago. He must have invested a load of cash yearly to get that return. My initial thought was that in ten years I could retire with a bank balance of about four billion. My life dream is to travel the world. I only had four years left for that plan to kick in that is why I lived like a middle class person to safe as much as possible. But nine billion that means I don't have to wait four years anymore I can live my dream now. A small smile spreads over my face as I jump up and hug my father. He looks taken aback but I am so happy.

"Eva are you ok?" My dad sound confused.

"Yes, oh daddy you just made my life dream come true and the best is I don't have to wait a whole four years for it!!"

"Okay.... can you contain yourself for about two minutes I need to share my plan with you!"

"Sure hit me"

"So you need to meet with Case and give him the broken girl impression make him think he broke you. He will try to make you marry him soon as he needs your money to take his fathers business. Now here is where Mark comes in he will start digging to see what the plan is in the take over and then I will assist you to do it yourself."

"Sounds good to me do we need to talk to Mark?"

"Let me handle that I want you to go meet with Case. Look broke and accept his comfort when he offers it. As for your business I need you to give your share to your friend and resign as director. I also think you better start living like a billionaire."

"I can do that." as I said the words my fathers study door opened and none other than my stepmother graced us with her presence.

"Is this why you stood us up for dinner. Does she want money from you?" She addressed my father with pure hate for me in her eyes. Why I don't know I never did anything for her to make me hate me.

"Now you listen to me, and you listen to me clearly!" My father shouts with anger dripping from his voice. When I look over to her, her eyes are as big as saucers and she pale most probably because my father never spoke to her like this.

"She is my blood and my only heir to my empire. Which I know she doesn't want because she is financial stronger than I am and my business doesn't interest her. So to answer your question. No my daughter is her for a personal matter which is none of your business as not for money. So to make my self clear I might love you but I love my daughter more and if you ever treat her with disrespect again you will find yourself penniless and your daughter will be there with you. Do you understand me?" My daddy loves me that much that he will leave his wife. That was unexpected.

"I understand Peter. I am very sorry Evaline please accept my apology." I didn't answer I only nodded my head. I look over to my father and gave him a small smile.

"I will start my assignment right away daddy. Thank you for your understanding. I love you!" And with that I left his office.