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Michael smiled at the Smith family and declared,
“Now I can rest in peace, as I have finished the biggest responsibility of my life. Tomorrow I will leave for home. I already had a talk with the doctor, and he approved, but I have to visit him every two months at least this year. “
“Dad.. How will you manage? I cannot allow you to leave. I followed your request and got married, but I’m declining your request now.”
“Eva is right, and I don’t know why you are insisting on leaving. You can stay with us from now onwards." Rose supported Eva
Michael gleamed at his naïve daughter, who had already started sobbing and then sighed.wanted to spoil her big day, but it’s important to do it now, so he answered rose
I’m sorry, but I’m not able to stay with you and Eva. That’s not right. It’s time to concentrate on your married life. Don’t bother yourself over me. I will handle the situation.
‘Dad, this is not done. First you wanted me to get married, and now you are leaving me because I am married."
"It's not like Eva; you know how I am attached to that house. I started my life with your mother in that house; it has all my memories of your mother and your childhood too.".
‘But dad..” Eva opposed again but Stephen intrepid
“If you don’t mind, can I suggest something? Can we discuss this issue later on, when we return from our honeymoon? Till then, please stay at Smith Mansion. Take it as a request, dad.”
Michael appreciated Stephen addressed him as dad , but at the mention of honeymoon, Eva got nervous
The party ended at night, and many guests left the island in the private jet organized by the Smith family. Later on, only the Smith family members remained on the island. When a sudden goodbye confused Eva.
The Smith family and Michael were making their way back to LA.
Eva was worried about her luggage, which was not packed yet. She does not know that they are going to leave this island soon after the wedding.
Rose hugged her and told her, “Take care of yourself and Stephen too.”
Eva gaped at her to understand her words. As why is she talking like Eva is not accompanying them?
Before she could inquire, Steve also reached her and took her in a side hug
“Take care, dear sister-in-law, and enjoy the honeymoon."
“Honeymoon!!”
“Yes, don’t behave like you don’t know. Stephen whimsically declared that you and he would stay here for a few days until we plan a grand reception in LA.”
Eva blinked her eyes to believe his words
Everyone said their farewells to her and set off in the cruise boat to get to the nearby city and then the airport.
Eva observed the surroundings and found herself alone on the island. Her nervousness increased tenfold as she was standing alone on the well-decorated lawn, where they exchanged the vows some hours ago.
Eva searched for Stephen. It amazed her that few moments before he was beside her, bidding goodbye to the family, than where he must take off
After passing over the garden, Eva reached the villa where they all were staying. A sudden noise bewildered her. She looked around but found nothing. Her heartbeat sped up, and sweat beads arose on her forehead.
After her dad’s accident, she started feeling more agitated about their lives, especially the way they assaulted her in the restaurant. Even though it was a failed attempt, it still left a great trauma in her mind
She heard some movement. Eva took hold of her long gown and started moving in swift steps. She cursed her heels for making it difficult for her. Eva began cursing Stephen too for leaving her alone in this deserted place.
While walking forward, Eva kept scrutinizing the surroundings to keep herself safe from the upcoming danger
Suddenly, she crashed into a rough surface and lost her balance before she could touch the ground. Two muscular arms held her by her waist and prevented her from falling down.
Eva looked up and saw Stephen staring at her with a worried expression.