Chapter 35

Author's POV

Eve's eyes snapped open, and she took a quick, half panicked look the darkened room. She tried to focus, but for some reason, the warmth of the bed made it hard for her to think.

She pulled herself out of the bed, and felt around until she

found her hone. As the screen lit up, she was surprised to see 5missed calls from manager Don

She recalled about him telling her to come to his house

She sighed and peered at the time

It was 9:34pm

' I have to go now before I get into more trouble .' She reasoned, as she used the lit screen as a makeshift flashlight to look for

her things, like her bra, and her underwear

She had managed to pull everything she needed on, including

her boots.

She walked towards the door and slowly, opened the door and made her way out. The hallway was quiet, dark. Eve knew that

everyone was in bed, sleeping, dreaming about things like

tomorrow and whatever adventures the day might bring.

When she got to the living room, She pulled out her phone, and lit her way down from the rise and off towards towards the door.

"And why are you sneaking out?" The voice almost gave Eve

a heart attack. She'd jumped, literally

It was her brother, Max

"You almost gave me a heart attack." She hissed, keeping her voice low while going on the offensive. She knew it probably wouldn't work, but it was the best idea she could think of at the time.

"But why are you sneaking out?" He asked from his place on the couch. The lamp next to him had come to life, illuminating the room with it's single glow.

"I didn't want to wake you guys up." Eve tried, sounding like it eas obvious. "I'm polite like that."

"But why are you sneaking out of this house?" He asked again and this time Eve was pissed off

"Hey, its none of your business so go and sleep " Eve said and went outside ignoring her brother who was calling her and threatening to tell their mother.

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Mina's POV

"So..?? I asked as he tasted the food

His face expression changed as he forced a smile on his face

"Uhn... Is it bad?? I asked looking worried but he continue eating the food then stopped eating

I could hear it... It was a stone

"Hey, spit it out" I said while stretching my hands forth but to my surprise he swallowed it

"CJ?? " I exclaimed

"How do you expect me to spit it out when the food is soo tasty " He said as he continue to eat the food

I decided to taste the food myself

I picked the chopstick and eat the first bite, my eyes widened as I quickly ran to the sink and spit it out

It was the worst food I have ever tasted in my life.

I looked at CJ but he just continue eating the food, I walked over to him and wanted him to stop eating the food but he refused

"C'mon stop eating the food, you might get sick" I said and he shot me a glance

"Can't I eat in peace?? you don't expect me to waste this food because you really try hard to cook for me" He said and continue eating.

I just kept looking at him

The food was really bad but he didn't care...

I quickly went to his back and wrapped my arms on his neck and hugged him tightly

"I love you CJ and I promise that the next one will be better " I said and he caress my hand as he continue eating

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Eve's POV

Weaving in and out of the crowded streets slipping into an empty alleyway. I panted from my sweltering layers of clothes

Counting the change in my hand to see how much I had for a bus ticket I walked right into something

Stumbling back with the coins cluttering to the stone ground. I managed to stay on my feet looking up to see I hadn’t walked into a wall, but a man in a bright orange clothes

His eyes trailed up and down my body causing me to

nearly gag while guessing what he was thinking about.

"Excuse me." I said trying to walk around him, but another guy blocked my path.

"Isn't it hot for all those clothes?" the one blocking me asked.

"Let us buy you a drink what'd you say?" the one I bumped into asked.

"No thank you. I must be going." I answered sternly trying to

rush past them, but one of them tried to grab me getting a

hold of my hood. Turning I slapped his hand away.

From the force of the yank, i realized my hood was now off for

all to see. Turning around facing the men they gasped and

their jaws dropped.

"Wow.. Isn't she one of the backup dancers of uhm.. What is it called?? One of them said and I tried to walk past them but they pulled me back

I felt a hand on my shoulder, I was suddenly thrown into a wall by my shoulders.

I let out a squeak and he smacked me across the face hard, I clutched my cheek and kicked him in the shin, I tried to bypass him but he slammed me harder into the wall and I tried to

scream, he shoved Cotten in my mouth and kicked me in

the side. I fell over, he grabbed me by my neck and held

me to the wall.

Tears rushed down my face, the only thing keeping me conscious was the killer pain in my side.

"She's a pretty one, this is going to be so much fun." The

man holding my neck whispered to me deviously, I made

a sound that resembled at growl, only to be kicked in the

gut.

"If i were you, I will never do that " A familiar voice said and they turned

It was a guy and he was wearing hood, I couldn't get to see his face because I was now feeling sick due to the pain and everything was getting blur

"You should back off unless you don't want to get hurt " One of the guy said and the other guy laughed

"Of course i really wish to back off but I just can't because I make a promise to the girl that I will always protect her and you should know promise is a dept, and I don't like owing people so you should be the one to back off " The guy said

I know who it is.... Eric??

What is he doing here?? And how did he find me??

My head started to ache badly making me groaned in pain then suddenly everything went blank

Suzy's POV

(THE NEXT DAY)

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Everyone gathered around the dining table and was eating, I stood opposite the door looking at them...

I know with me wearing my mask, Mina won't be able to recognize me

CJ was sitting beside Mina and I could sense that Kayla was jealous

"CJ, exchange your seat with your cousin and sit down beside your future wife " Mom said but CJ didn't answer as he continue to eat

"Why did you even bring her to this house?? Huh?? Mom yelled but CJ didn't even bother to look at her.

"It's okay mother, Mina has poisoned CJ mind that he has even forgotten that you're his mother making her chose Mina over you" Kayla said while glaring at Mina

CJ stopped eating and looked up at them

"What's the purpose of this meeting?? Dad is not here and mom is also not here " CJ said and I gritted my teeth from where I was standing

CJ should stop calling her mom, she is evil

She's not whom he think she really is.

"Very soon, you will get to know the purpose of this meeting " My mom replied with a smirk making me think she's up to something.

Mina was silent throughout and wasn't saying anything

Mina's POV

I really don't want to come here in the first place but CJ forced me to come and I am beggining to hate this..

"Jian.. " CJ mom called

Then a lady wearing a mask came out, she was wearing a maid uniform but I just ignored her and looked at CJ

I think he is also getting bored

He looked at me and smiled, i manage to smile back

"I need more tea" CJ mom told the weird maid

Why is she putting on mask??

She carried the jug and started pouring the tea in the cup, I was about to look away but my eyes caught something on her wrist.

There was three star tattoo on her wrist.

It looks familiar, i have seen it before but where

I looked at her and she immediately hid her hand at her back and was about going

"Suzy?? I called and she stopped

Everyone looked at me and I stood up

"Suzy?? Is that you?? I said knowing fully well that she is the one but what is she doing here

"Mina, what are you talking about?? CJ asked

"She is crazy lady who think Eric is his brother and normally live with him " I said

"Her name is Jian and....

"Noo, i saw the three tattoo on her wrist when she was pouring you tea " I said while cutting CJ's mom short

"Are You insane?? Three star tattoo on the wrist?? Who does that?? Kayla said and i shot her a glare

"Chu jung " CJ muttered

"What are you talking about?? One of his uncles who was also present at the family meeting asked

"Chu jung also have three star tattoo on her wrist " CJ said

"I don't know what you guys are saying but if you will excuse me " She said and was about walking away but CJ stood up and quickly walked up to her

"What is going on here?? Someone said and I turned to see CJ dad as he approached the dining table and also CJ step mom followed

CJ pulled her arm and checked her wrist to see the tattoo

His face reddened as his eyes widened

What happened??

"Three star tattoo?! He said as he gasped and she quickly jerk her hand away

"Let go off me " She said

"CJ, what is your problem with the new maid?? His father yelled

CJ was now shaking as he took a step backward

What is wrong with him??

", Chu.. Chu.. Jung " He stammered and I was baffled

Why is he calling Suzy chu jung??

"CJ, you've completely lost it.. Chu jung is dead.. Can't you admit that?? His mother yelled

"The three star tattoo on chu jung wrist are not equal and..... " he stopped as he shut his eyes

⏪. Flash Back ⏩

"Chu jung, what are you doing?? Isn't that a tattoo?? CJ asked looking surprised

"Yeah it is dummy, you must not tell mom about this.. Okay??

"The tattoo is not even attractive " CJ said as he rolled his eyes

"Aish... Get out of my room right now " Chu jung yelled

"Hey, let me help you" CJ said as he pulled her sister hand forth

"What are you doing?? Chu jung asked looking confused

Just then CJ drew three little star on her left wrist

"Hey stop, let me take a look at that " she said as she looked at what CJ was holding.."I don't want a permanent tattoo " Chu jung yelled and CJ was Astonished

"This one is permanent?? But what of the you use on your right wrist "

"That one is temporary dummy, what am I going to do now?? The tattoo is not even equal and it looks ugly and what is with the dot here?? Chu jung frowned

"Sorry.. It was a mistake " CJ said as he lowered his head

"Permanent mistake "

BACK TO PRESENT

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Author's POV

"Permanent mistake " CJ said and Suzy eyes widened...

CJ took a step forward and wanted to remove the mask but Suzy quickly stepped back and she quickly pick a knife

"If you dare come near me then I will stab you with this " She threatened and everyone gasped but CJ didn't care as he keep moving closer

"I know you won't want to hurt your little brother " CJ said as he looked at Suzy

"CJ step back " Mina yelled looking scared

CJ took some steps forward and Suzy continue to threatened him

Her hands were shaking and she was sweating

"I will continue to do this until I remove that mask " he said and took a step forward

Everyone was scared and the bodyguards rushed inside but couldn't do anything as they were startled to see the scene before them

if.. You take one more step then I won't hesitate to use this knife " Suzy said