You and I - Eviana

Is It Too Much?

It was now Saturday and Mariana was getting ready to go to Evan's house when she got a phone call from Claire.
"Oh shit" she said. She had completely forgot she told Claire that she was going to go out for drinks with her.
"Hello" she said nervously trying to think of an excuse.
"Hey Mariana, we're meeting in about an hour at the bar, you still in?"
"Actually I'm really really sorry, Callie needed me to help her move her stuff out and I can't make it. I completely forgot!"
"That's ok.. maybe next time?"
"Yes, for sure" Mariana hung up and placed her hand on her head in relief.
She felt bad for lying but she couldn't say her actual plans.
She continued putting on her makeup, she was wearing a form fitted red skirt and matching top. Her hair was straightened and she was finishing up putting on her lipstick when Davia walked in.
"Oooh where are you going? Are you going with Evan?" She said sitting on her bed.
"Actually yes" Mariana said smirking.
"I knew you guys were a thing now" she said smirking back.
"Well, kinda, it's awkward right now but he invited me to his house so, we'll see how it goes"
"Are you excited?" Davia said now laying back on her bed.
"Yeah" Mariana said blushing.
"And what about you? What's going on with you and Dennis?" She said applying mascara.
"I don't know honestly... I thought we were good after that night but, he has been kinda pushing me away again." She said putting her hand on her forehead.
"Oh no, I hope everything works out with you two"
"Me too. It's getting exhausting"
"I'm here for you" Mariana said looking at Davia.
"Thanks, have fun tonight! But not too much fun.. again" Davia said walking out of the room and Mariana laughed.
Alice walked in a few minutes later and quickly shit the door behind her.
"Can I ask you something?" She said quietly.
"Why are you whispering and acting more suspicious than usual?" Mariana said.
"Is there something going on between Dennis and Davia?" She said and Mariana looked the other way quickly. She didn't want to spill the secret, especially since Davia hadn't told her yet.
"Uhhhh. I have no idea what you're talking about" she got up and put her setting spray on.
"You're a horrible liar"
"No I'm not!" Mariana said defensively.
"And why would you ask me that?"
"Well, maybe because Dennis has been acting weird lately. I saw him leaving around the same time as Davia and they even smiled at each other! They smiled! At each other! And she just came out of your loft" Alice said flailing her arms.
"Ok, you're reaching out could mean anything." Mariana said still trying to play dumb.
"He told me that he loves her though"
"Really?" Mariana said surprised.
"Yes.."
"Ok fine. Ask her, that's all I'm gonna say. Why do you care so much anyway?" Mariana said grabbing her purse.
"I knew something was up" Alice said jumping up.

~

She arrived at Evan's house an hour later.
It was huge, one of the biggest houses she has ever seen.
She couldn't believe he lived in there all alone.
She rang the doorbell and he answered,
"Hello, you look amazing" he said handing her roses.
"Oh my god! Evan I love them" he opened the door and led her in.
The house looked even bigger on the inside, the high ceilings and white decor made the house look so modern.
"Wow Evan! This house" she said looking around.
"Oh.. yeah" Evan said shrugging his shoulders looking around as well.
"I think if you saw where I live it would scare you" Mariana said laughing.
Just then a lady came out and brought them each a glass of champagne and placed a basket of croissants on the coffee table.
"Here let's go sit down" Evan said.
"Ok, who was that?" Mariana said quietly watching the lady walk away.
"Oh that's Cynthia. She does the cooking sometimes and cleaning. I told her you were coming today" he said looking over at Mariana. Her jaw dropped and she had a shocked expression.
"Wow" she said.
"Is it too much? I hope it's not too much. Maybe I shouldn't have brought the croissants out?" Evan said nervously standing up.
"No, sit, really it's ok. I'm just not used to this that's all" she said taking a sip.
"Oh, do you like it" he said and Mariana smiled and nodded at him.
They chatted for a bit and Cynthia called them over to the kitchen for dinner.
She prepared hanger steak with charred scallion sauce and seared scallops with brown butter and lemon pan sauce for dinner.
"This all looks delicious thank you" she said to Cynthia.
She took a bite and her eyes widened.
"This is amazing" she said as she continued to eat.
"She is the best chef I know" Evan said also eating his food.
"I'm really happy you invited me and I'm going to miss you" she said reaching her hand out to grab his.
"I'm going to miss you too. Unless, you want to come with me?" Evan said.
Mariana wanted to yell yes but she knew everyone at work would instantly find out she was with him if they were gone the exact same month.
"That would be too obvious for everyone. Maybe next time, when we don't have to hide our relationship" she said taking another bite.
"I want to tell everyone" Evan said and Mariana almost choked on her food.
"No, not yet. I think we should give it more time. Maybe I can try looking for another place to work" she said and Evan looked at her confused.
"You don't want to work at Speckulate?" He said.
"Of course I do, I love it there but, I can't be dating my boss. It's unprofessional. So we keep it a secret forever or I think I have to leave" Mariana said. They sat in silence while Evan processed what she said then he nodded.
"Whatever you feel is best" he grabbed her hand and placed a kiss on her lips.
As wrong as it may be, this felt so right to Mariana.
She only had a few bites of her food but she was feeling super bloated. She had been feeling this way for a few days now.
"Here let me wrap it so you can take it home" he said putting the leftovers in foil.
He showed her around the house and by now it was 11pm.
"I should probably get home" she said rubbing his arms and pulling him in for a kiss.
He caressed her waist and moved it down to her hips.
This made her feel super hot and heavy.
They were just about to lay on the couch when Evan stopped.
"Cynthia is still here" he said getting up.
"Oh, yeah" Mariana said blushing.
"I had an amazing night and I will see you tomorrow before I leave" he said giving her another kiss and she nodded.
She really wished they were alone in the house.
She stood outside waiting for her Coche driver for a few seconds then she realized they were at the wrong house. Only a block down next to the shopping center that was nearby.
"Ugh" She decided it was ok to walk there as it wasn't too far.
If it was more than a block she would have for sure told Evan to help.
She got near the end of the street when she noticed a car start following close behind her.
This made her nervous and she picked up her pace a little bit and dug through her purse for a weapon. She couldn't find anything besides a small sharp keychain that she held on to tightly.
She was almost to a lit up area when she heard someone yell.
"Hey!"