“Eva’s been at my house with Sienna and Alyssa since last night. Don’t worry, we didn’t allow her to return to her apartment. They ensured she didn’t skip her meals, and she was perfectly fine. In fact, we’re all heading there right now,” said Lucas, and Alexander smiled with relief.
“I know why you asked. Maybe it’s got something to do with Alyssa. She can answer your question better, bro,” whispered Nicholas. Alexander smiled, amazed at how Nicholas could see through him.
“What are we waiting for, man? Let’s go?” urged Alexander, unable to wait any longer. All the formalities were over at the court and they had no reason to wait.
“You need to collect your belongings from the precinct, Mr. Van Every,” said the officer, and Alexander nodded.
“I’ll see you later, son. Here are the keys to the penthouse. I’m sorry for everything that happened,” said his dad, handing him the keys and walking away, leaving him stunned. What the hell just happened? Did his dad apologize for his behavior towards them? Did he finally accept Eva? He stared at the bunch of keys in his hands with a frown. No, he would stay in his little apartment in Bronx till he figured out what exactly was going on.
“Come on, Alexander. Let’s go,” said Lucas, walking away towards his car.
“I think uncle Daniel has accepted Eva. Today, in the morning, Alyssa confronted him after he called Eva,” said Nicholas, making Alexander gape at him.
“Why did he call Eva?” he gasped, looking clueless.
“To offer her money to walk out of your life. The call was on speaker mode and we all heard how rudely uncle Daniel behaved with Eva. It infuriated Alyssa, and she drove over to their house to speak to them.”
“I need to see Eva right now. Is she nauseated? Is she in tears? How did she take it? I’m so worried about her,” said Alexander as they drove towards the precinct.
“Eva’s very brave, Alexander! She didn’t buckle or shed tears, not even when uncle Daniel insulted her. She accepted the lawyer’s payment from Alyssa only as a loan against her apartment. For the bail amount, she was ready to take a loan from her hospital for the bail amount. Please don’t tell her the actual amount. We didn’t want to stress her out, so we reduced the amount to an affordable sum. She wanted to sell her jewelry to arrange for it so Sienna offered that she give it to her instead, in return for a repayable loan,” said Lucas.
“What was the need for so much trouble? I handed her my debit card. She could have used it,” said a clueless Alexander.
“Maybe she doesn’t have any clue about the riches you possess. She didn’t want to use your money since you needed it to start a business later. Didn’t you tell her you’re loaded?” said Nicholas with a laugh.
“I told her I have enough!” groaned Alexander.
They collected his belongings and drove away towards Lucas’s house. Alexander was happy at last to unite with his wife. “Does she know that we’re coming over? Did you call Sienna and inform her about my release?” asked Alexander eagerly.
“No, I didn’t tell anyone. We’ll surprise them!”
“I just hope dad hasn’t given us away,” said Alexander. “I can’t wait to go home. It seems as if I have been away for so long!”
“Your movements will be restricted till the trial is over. Did you note down the restrictions? You need to follow them stringently or you’ll get arrested. This is serious, bro,” said Lucas.
“Yes, I remember.”
They reached Lucas’s apartment, and Alexander rang the doorbell, anxiously waiting to meet Eva. Sarah opened the door and gasped with surprise, ushering them inside.
“Eva, look who’s here,” she announced before Alexander could stop her. Eva rushed out of a room, followed by Sienna and Alyssa.
Alexander stood still, watching her longingly. Last night, he hadn’t imagined he could see her again this soon. He had been so traumatized.
“Alexander!” she gasped with shock, her eyes filling up with tears of happiness. She had been brave for so long, but couldn’t control herself any longer. He opened his arms out to her, and she rushed into them, clinging to him as if her life depended on him. “I was so scared, Alexander.” She sobbed uncontrollably, all the pent-up feelings pouring out of her at the sight of him.
“I know, baby. I’m here with you now. We can go home.” He held her to his body until she calmed down.
“Bro, I’m so glad to see you come home safely,” said Alyssa, with tears in her eyes. Alexander hugged her as well, but didn’t release Eva.
“Thanks for fighting for us, Lisa,” he leaned in to whisper. Alyssa looked at him with a clueless expression on his face.
“I tried, bro, but it was a futile effort.” Alexander was more confused by her reply. So what should he think of his dad’s behavior? What was going on? Eva too looked as clueless as Alyssa, which confused him even more. However, he didn’t get the chance to ask as Sienna came over.
“What happened, Alexander? Did they find the real culprit?” asked Sienna with a look of relief.
“Yes, they did. I’ll tell you everything. Let’s have lunch first. We’re dying of hunger,” said Lucas. “Alexander, join us, dude!”
“Thanks for offering, bro, but I want to go home now! I need a shower right away. I’m feeling so filthy,” said Alexander.
“I understand. I’ll pack up your lunch in that case,” offered Sienna.
“I’ll come over to your house with Chris in the evening,” said Lucas.
“I’m going over to Bronx, not to the penthouse,” said Alexander.
“Fine, we’ll see you there.”
Sienna handed them enough food to last them all day, and Alexander thanked all of them. They drove home in Eva’s car. Eva asked him about everything that had happened and he updated her.
“How did your dad pay for your bail amount? I’m so confused,” said Eva.
“What did he say to you in the morning? Lucas mentioned he called you today.” Eva sighed and told him what his dad had told her.
“Alyssa fought with him. After that, we eagerly waited for some news from you guys.”
“We wanted to surprise you.”
They discussed the case and Cromwell’s involvement in it. “I just hope he doesn’t harm us anymore.”
“The Interpol is on the lookout for him. I don’t think he would risk anything right now,” said Alexander.
“When is your trial?”
“The date is yet to be fixed.”
“I missed you so much. Last night was the worst night of my life!” said Eva, gazing at him longingly as he drove on.
“I missed you even more. My mind went into overdrive with worrying about you. I thought I would rot in prison for the rest of my life. I was so scared!”
“I would never have allowed that to happen, Alexander! Don’t you have faith in me? I would have moved heaven and hell to get you released.” Alexander smiled, his face lighting up with pride.
“Of course, I trust you more than I trust myself. I was concerned about your health.”
“I’m fine. See? I didn’t break down at all!” she said with a proud smile on her face.
“I heard from Lucas. I’m really proud of you.”
They reached home at last and Alexander pulled her into his arms, his eyes filling up with tears. “Sorry, you had to go through that, my love.”
“It wasn’t your fault, Alexander. We have overcome it together. Now shower and let’s tuck into lunch while it’s still hot.”
After lunch, they lay exhausted in each other’s arms. “I was so worried about you, I didn’t sleep at all last night,” said Eva, stifling a yawn.
“Neither did I. In fact, I didn’t eat a proper meal either,” admitted Alexander. Eva planted a kiss on his cheek, feeling bad for him.
“That won’t do, baby. I missed your kisses. I thought you would shower me with a million when I returned.”
“How could I with all of them watching us?” said Eva with wide eyes.
“You can now!” he whispered hoarsely. Eva complied, claiming his lips with abandon, her fingers tangling into his hair as she deepened the kiss. It was heartfelt and passionate and soon Alexander took over, fusing his lips to hers in a wild battle for dominance. They couldn’t get enough of each other. The passion mounted between them and it seemed as if they had stayed away from one another for ages instead of just one night.
“My God! I missed you so much,” he whispered, eagerly taking off their clothes. He knew she was exhausted and sleepy, but he could not stop himself from tasting her sweetness. He was addicted to her!
“Please make love to me, Alexander,” she whispered, urging him on, all the exhaustion leaving her at the sight of his sculpted body.
The lovemaking was tender, heart-touching, and passionate, leaving them at last sated and sleepy. “I love you, Eva. I’ll be careful from now on for your sake and for our baby. No one can separate us again.”