Chapter 18
18 minutes had already gone by; Evangeline noted this as she glanced at the time on her phone. and then took a sip from her drink.
All round her, people were bubbly and vibing to the club music, the atmosphere nothing short but happy, safe for her mood.
Anxious and annoyed she felt as she tapped her leg and ignored the guy at her side, who had. been trying hard to hit on her, as she waited for Cadreel to arrive.
She hoped he would, else, she’d actually be spending the night in the arms of another man. The thought didn’t totally disgust her, but it didn’t please her rather, after all, she wanted Gadreel.
He was the reason why she had drank a cup of aphrodisiac drug, although it wasn’t the real deal, unlike the one that Ivory had been given, and would in fact, not take effect in twenty minutes, rather forty, but Gadreel didn’t know that and Evangeline didn’t care.
It was the only way she could think of to get Gadreel’s attention. Just thinking about the fact that he was with Ivory, irked her to the bone.
So much so that she had smashed a glass cup the first time she heard Ivory’s voice.
That bitch was obviously trying to steal her man! A shameless act, especially coming from someone who calls herself her older sister.
But nothing was too be feared, after all, Evangeline had worked out a plan and without a doubt, she was sure it was going to work.
Chuckling, she took a sip from her drink. In a way, she’d have to thank Ivory for tonight, all, with this development, she and Gadreel were sure to share some steamy moments.
‘Perhaps, a picture or two would be befitting.‘
after
As that thought crossed her mind, she spotted Cadreel walking into the club. A smile graced her lip and a devious thought came to mind.
She suddenly held her head and leaned against the guy beside her.
“Hey, are you okay?” He asked, his hand moving to wrap around her body.
Evangeline smiled faintly. “This is perfect.‘
She waited until Gadreel spotted her before she turned to the man at her side.
“Can you please help me get up,” She asked, “My legs feel numb, I’m not sure if I can stand up.
“No problem,” The guy said and stood up, pulling her up along with him and putting his hand
around her waist.
“So, where shall I take you, beauty?”
Evangeline frowned Internally when she felt his hand moving downwards and the other came up to cup her face.
However, she ignored it, knowing soon, Gadreel would put a stop to this.
Just a few more seconds and-
Her thoughts were interrupted by the feeling of being pulled away from the guy and right before her eyes, he was sent stumbling backwards by a harsh kick from Gadreel.
“You-!”
“Ever think of laying a hand on her again and I’ll see to it that you lose that band.” Gadreel’s voice was dangerously low as he warned, his gaze not once leaving the man who had dared to touch Evangeline.
“Now, leave!”
The man scurried off without another word and the people around cowered in Gadreel’s presence. But Evangeline was different.
She felt ecstatic, because she knew, Gadreel was still head over heels for her.
Ivory meant nothing to him.
Feigning weak despite her happiness, she leaned against Gadreel and feigned dizziness.
“Reel, thank goodness you came, I-”
Gadreel seized her by the wrist, causing her words to die on the tip of her tongue. His gaze was hard and his eyes were cold, but the very moment they met hers, they softened.
“Why would you do this?” He asked. “Why would you threaten me with your health?”
“Because,” Her eyes became glassy. “Because I was jealous.” She admitted. “I thought you no longer love me because of the mistake I made five years ago.”
Stepping closer, she snuggled up to Gadreel, not giving a damn about the eyes watching.
“I know I made a mistake, Reel and I regret it. I regret leaving and If I could turn back the hands of time, I would and I’d make a different choice, but please don’t punish our love. Don’t stop loving me because I can’t stand to bear the thought of you loving someone else, or being in the arms of another woman, even if it’s my own sister.”
“So please Gadreel,” she leaned her head against his chest. “Please love me and remain mine.”
Gadreel who had been silent till now, sighed. After hearing what she had to say, he couldn’t bring himself to continue being angry at her. He understood just where she was coming from.
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And although he kitew she was only acting this way because of her jealousy, Gadreel couldn’t help but think she was cute.
Very much like a puppy, wanting his attention and begging him to not look away.
He sighed, but smiled nonetheless.
“I understand, but in the future, don’t let this repeat itself, okay?”
Evangeline smiled and nodded her head, following Gadreel when he turned and began pulling her towards the exit.
“Let’s get you home.” He said.
“Thank you, Reel.” The smile on her lips, once innocent, expanded into something more wicked and sinister, as the plan had worked perfectly.
Gadreel had come for her, and had even forgiven her for her impulsiveness.
It was a perfect night indeed. Now, she only needed to do one final thing to secure it.
The drive home, or more specially, to Gadreel’s place, was a short one, mainly because Evangeline had begged for him not to drop her off at her place, and thus, he had no choice but to agree and take her back to his place.
Evangeline was delighted with this, because the last phase of her plan could only take place
here.
The moment they arrived and entered the house, She did not waste time. Pretending like the effect of the drug was severe and controlling her, she leaned against Gadreel’s chest and -wrapped her arms around him.
“Reel,” She whispered. “I can’t seem to control myself, please help me.”
Her plea sounded so desperate, so needy and genuine. But in reality, it was a ploy to lure.
Gadreel.
“Reel,” She called out again, moving her hands under his shirt and tracing patterns on his
chest.
“Help me, the drug-” She whined when Gadreel made no effort or move to initiate the intimacy, rather, tried stopping her.
Thus, she moved to what she considered last resort. “Please Elly,
The nickname did the trick
Gadreel momentarily stopped resisting her and Evangeline leaned in for a kiss. But before her lips could touch his, Gadreel stopped her.
“Elly?” Evangeline was surprised, truly so.
Hearing the name from her mouth for the second time today only made Gadreel frown, a contrast to the way he had react when Ivory called him by that exact name.
And of course, Gadreel took notice of this.
It wasn’t just his ear, but his entire being seemed to notice that this time around, that name, the way it was called, just didn’t seem to do the trick.
Something wasn’t adding up.
“Evangeline,” He suddenly called, causing her to flinch.
“Yes, Elly?”
Gadreel was quiet to a few seconds. His eyes searched her face, and then, he asked.
“Do you remember when we were kids and went on a picnic, but strayed too far from our parents. We ended up getting lost and waited under an oak tree for our parents?
remember what we did on that tree?”
Do you
Evangeline’s eyes widened, but for only a few seconds before she quickly nodded.
“I–I do. I do, I remember it, but, the details are so blurry. Everything’s so blurry, I think it’s the effect of the aphrodisiac. Help me, would you Elly?”
She leaned forward again in a desperate bid to change the topic. She succeeded in stealing a few seconds of Gadreel’s lips before he pulled away, holding her by the shoulder.
“We can’t do this, Evangeline.” He told her. “The divorce hasn’t been finalized and I’m still a
married man.”
Although she had successfully changed the topic, avoiding one bullet, Evangeline couldn’t help but frown.
The same excuse, she thought again and gritted her teeth.
“Is that really the reason? Are you sure all those years spent in a vegetative state did not mess.
with you ability to-
Before she could complete her words, she was interrupted by the sound of someone desperately ringing the front bell. ell.
“Boss,” Ezekiel called out. “It’s me. I’ve gotten what you asked for.”
Gadreel was silent for a few seconds. He stared at Evangeline for what felt like an eternity, before going to answer the door.
He collected the small bottle Ezekiel presented and walked back to Evangeline, placing the bottle in her hands.
“What’s this?” She asked.
“A nullifler,” He explained, “Drink that first. Once that is settled, we’ll talk
