Merchantess

This is the story of Evangeline Beaumont and Alexander Blackthorne.
Evangeline works in advertising and is great at her job, she is estranged from her parents and younger sister and is engaged. She couldn't wait to get married because she would finally have  a family of her own but luck wasn't on her side or maybe it was divine intervention as she found her soon to be husband sleeping with a not just any woman but her best friend. 
Why couldn't she find peace after so many years? Was she unworthy of it or was she just a game to the universe. But when one door closes, another opens and this one has the man who would cherish her like no other behind it.

'This story is purely fictional. If there are any similarities to real life people, it is a matter of coincidence.'

I Will Give This Marriage A Chance

It was Thomas Beaumont and his assistant.

Alex glanced down at Eva, he hand tightened around the strap of her handbag. He could tell that Eva's currently exhausted state was as a result of seeing her father yesterday.

"Evangeline! Didn't you hear me calling you? You're still as disrespectful as ever."

"Who the hell do you think you are? What gives you the right to speak to her like that?" Alex intervenes pulling Eva beside him.

"He is her father and you are an outsider, so you don't have any reason to involve yourself."

"And you do? All I can see are two men who have not a shred of respect for Eva. I'm well aware of why you think you have a right to say anything in this matter but let's make something clear. A man who doesn't have a backbone and has to rely on others to achieve something is nothing more than a pathetic, good for nothing weakling."

"You are not her father, at best you're a donor. Do not speak to her in that manner ever again or you'll regret it."

Eric arrived just in time, before either Thomas or Author could say anything, Alex guided Eva into the car before entering after her.

Thomas and Author stood there in shock, not believing what they just heard.

"Author, I want you to find out who that man is and what his relationship is with Evangeline."

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For the rest of the drive, Eva was quiet.

'Why is Mr. Blackthorne doing this?'

'He's been acting strange since yesterday.'

"Whatever you are thinking, stop it. You have a tendency to self sabotage when you're unsure of something." Alex's voice broke her train of thought.

"You're thinking that I pity you Eva and believe that's the reason I stood up for you."

"Isn't it?" She questioned tilting her head slightly.

"No Eva, it isn't. I can tell that you're tired and likely didn't have the energy to deal with them and I can see that you are still bothered by yesterday's events."

"It sounds like pity to me." she interjected.

'This woman, let me finish.'

"I admire how strong you are, you're not at your best but you still continue. Not many people would be able to do what you're doing. God knows how long you've been self-reliant so much so that you're not used to letting someone help you."

'This man is way too observant, it's frightening.'

Eva stared at him, her eyes wide.

She couldn't deny his words because they were all true.

'This is so strange, what does he want?'

'Why is he saying all of this? He doesn't know me so why?'

"There you go again, stop it." Alex said.

Alex noticed Eva scratching at her index finger.

"There is nothing to worry about, if you feel as though I overstepped, then I apologize but I'm not sorry for defending, in the short time that we have interacted I can tell that you're a strong woman, who has her own thoughts and her own goals to accomplish and nobody is allowed to talk down to you."

Even Eric was shocked by the conversation.

'Who knew Mr. Blackthorne could be so passionate.'

Alex on the defensive