BEING EVA

Chapter 11

I entered the living room seeing all my friends sitting there with big eyes. I assume they heard my fathers out burst.

"Thank you for all your concern my father and I have worked out a solution for our problem at hand. Mark I believe my father have a few instructions for you to assist us with. I have an appointment to attend shortly. Clarissa can you arrange a meeting with our lawyer tomorrow we need to make some changes to our agreement." I look at everyone and smiled. Claressa looked constipated most probably because she is worried about tomorrow so I gave her a quick hug and whispered.

"Don't worry it is good news I promise" and with that I left.

My only mission was to convince Case that I am broken beyond no repair and to make him believe that he is the only one that can repair me.  How I am suppose to that I don't know my acting ain't that good but I will sure as hell try my best. I told Case that I will meet him at the dinner that is four blocks from my apartment I share with Claressa. But soon I will be moving into a condo in the upper side of town. Not that I want to but I get what my dad is trying to get at so I will do my best to make him proud. What I don't think is such a good idea is to change my wardrobe to fast from down to earth to billionaire bitch.  Now that will be a dead give away about my state of mind and heart in the eyes of Case. Although I  could act a bit more mended after our third meeting showing him that he has helped with my mending process.

I drove through town slowly pulling all my strength together in preparation of my up coming acting scene.

MARK POV

I have been pacing in this living room for an hour now. After Eva left everyone was so confused that they practically ran home. Colton gave me a death glare for the last time and followed his sisters. Eva looked determined when she left like a woman on a mission. What gets to me is that we don't know what she has planned after they left for her dad's study and closed the door we couldn't hear anything, that was until her stepmother arrived. Now that was entertaining, Eva wasn't lying when she said no one knew about her fortune. That will be my next task to find out what that woman is worth. And most importantly why hasn't she used any of it to have a luxurious life?

"Ah Mr Drew, glad to see you are still here. Now my daughter might not press charges but you can be sure that I will be using this information to my advantage. Now let's discuss the matter at hand. I believe that you are well acquainted with Mr Canning?"

I look at Evaline's father, I can see at the way that he looks at me that Eva told him what happened between us.

"I won't say well acquainted but I have done some business deals with him before. What is it you require from me?" I can't afford for this man to spill the beans on what happens between myself and Eva she will never get through that.

"Well as you are aware that Mr Canning is after my daughters fortune. I need to know why he requires this and what business dealings he is currently involved in and why. Can you get that information for me?" I looked at him not sure what he really wants me to do. I mean sure I can find the information that he requires but what will he do with it.

"Sure I can assist you with gathering the information you require. What else do you require me for Sir?" I know there more to this than just information gathering and I know that I won't like it one bit. But I deserve to suffer. Again I found myself involved with a scandal that I know is going to turn out bad. My life is a mess. A real great me. The worst of all is that I really like Eva she is so different from the other girls I ever met, confident, intelligent, strong, very strong, to be able to cope with what I did to her that is amazingly strong.

"Your are a very bright young man, make me wonder why you had to rape my daughter. I mean you should have known that the end result won't be good. Anyway when can you start with gathering of the information we require it as soon possible. The information you gather will be vital for the planning and execution of our next move."

"I will start right away Sir. Good afternoon."

"Keep in touch Mark and a good afternoon to you to."

And with that I turned and left the mansion. Let the digging begin. I will have to be very careful Case is a very resourceful person and will know immediately that I am digging around for information if I am not careful. I need serious assistance and I know exactly who to call.

"Hi Mickey, I need your help."

EVA POV

I made it to the dinner with fifteen minutes to spare. I need to get my act right before Case gets here. I make my way in to the dinner and to the booth that is in the back. As I sit down I see a waitress approaching me but I wave her off before she can reach me I need some time alone.

I am so deep in thought that I don't notice the tears running down my face nor do I notice the person standing in front of me until I feel a warm hand on my cheek. I look up and there is Case with concern in his eyes but I can see some signs of victory write on his face.

"Hi love don't cry, everything will be fine, I am here for you now?" I look at him with my sad puppy eyes this is even going better than I could have expected. I lean my face into his hand and nod my agreement. My acting deserves a Grammy if you ask me.

"Hi Case thank you for coming I just.......I just need someone now. I can't talk about what happened but just give me a little time and I will share my demons with. Please." I drop my eyes as I finish that sentence I have to make him believe I am broken, and most of all I need to play the damsel in distress.

"Sure love I will give you as much time as you need. If you need me to be with you no questions asked then that is what I will give you. But know I'm here for you no questions asked. Can I order you something to drink?"

"Thank you Case I always knew I could count on you. And yes you can I would love a lemon ice tea please."

He ordered us drinks and we sat there discussing the past our friends and the parties we attended in London. For a moment I forgot that the man in front of me was the instigator of what happened to me. It was around seven when I told him that I had to leave but I would stay in contact with him. He nodded in agreement as if he understood that I needed time alone. He settled the bill and walked with me to the car.

"I missed you Eva I am so glad that you phoned me." Case leaned in for a kiss but I turned my face and his lips landed on my cheek. As if he understood he hugged me and said goodnight as I got into my car.

I drove off with a very uneasy feeling settling inside my heart. I feel so unsure off the the things my father expects from me but I know he has been in the business longer than me and he knows the minds of the rich. Now all I have to do is act to the best of my ability.

Case POV

My plan is falling into place. She was so broken that when I walked into the dinner I didn't even recognize her. She is thin and pale and definitely not the Eva I knew from London she is the lost Eva that needs comforting and support. And I will be the lucky bastard that gives her that.