THE BILLIONAIRE'S PLAYHOUSE

INSTINCTS.

Evelyn cleared her throat, " So about last night__

" Mom, we're not gonna talk about last night. " She quickly said before her mother could finish her sentence.

" So, is GABRIEL out of the house now? "

Evelyn could tell she was bluffing, " I suppose so... "

She nodded, " Tell Maya I said hi, "

" You don't mean it. "

" Nope. "

" I figured, " Evelyn sighed as she approached her car, " Alright mom, I'm off to work. "

" Evelyn. " She called back softly.

Evelyn paused, " Yeah? "

" Be careful, "

Evelyn smiled, " I'm gonna be fine mom, okay? "

" Call me when you get home and please be careful, I have a bad feeling and I can't__

" Bye, mom! " Evelyn could not wait to get the hell out of there. She rushed into her car and zoomed off.

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Taking a deep breath, she zoomed out of the house. Thoughts once again ran through her mind as she journeyed to work. Thanks to her mother last night, she could not get any sleep. She resulted working all through the night. Of course, that wasn't what she wanted, but her mother had interrupted her mid-climax, how frustrating. She banged her hands on the steering wheel as she remembered how embarrassed she felt seeing her mother inside the bathroom last night.

Evelyn couldn't help but blame Maya for all her endless string of bad luck, if she had not forgotten the keys, Evelyn would have been in the comfort of her home. She would have been safe and confined within the walls of her bathroom, not having to worry about her mother interfering with her affairs. And after she has concluded, she would have snuggled up inside her covers, fully relaxed and stress-free for that night. She would have woken up the next morning with a bright smile on her face, knowing fully well that she had released the previous stress and was prepared for what the new day had to offer. But she didn't, now she was already feeling tired, frustrated, and angry and her day had just begun.

Evelyn pulled over in hed favorite garage spot. She paused for a short while, arranging her hair, and adding lipgloss on her lips. She patted her cheeks as she prepped for whatever the day had to offer. She got out of the car and took a few steps away but suddenly paused when she noticed something. She took a fixed glance around and realized she was parked at a very familiar spot. Evelyn placed her hand under her chin as she tried to remember why she felt a strong sense of Deja Vu.

She gasped in shock as she finally could recall why, it was at this spot she cracked the window of that obnoxious stranger. The same expensive car was parked there. Evelyn's heart skipped a beat, she shook her head in disbelief. There was no way that crazy man was back here looking for her. Evelyn couldn't deny the fact that she was shaken, she could tell that it was the same car because the crack was still on the window. Evelyn walked closer to it and carefully examined it.

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" Why didn't he fix it yet? Why the hell is he even here? " She gasped, " Is he stalking me? No way! " Evelyn panicked as she glared around to make sure that she was alone.

" No, no it can't be true. There's absolutely no f*****g way that weirdo is here, right? it's probably just a coincidence. " Evelyn spoke to herself as she laughed hysterically, " I'm going crazy standing here talking to myself. "

Without a second thought, She took to her heels inside the office.

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Once she was in, she could tell everyone was on edge, but she couldn't tell why. Making her way inside the elevator she spotted Danny, he was getting water from the cafeteria. She felt like her heartbeat increased, she couldn't care less why he was there, she was just thrilled to see him. She wasn't aware when a smile surfaced on her lips. Diverting away from her initial location, she ran towards him, hugging him from the back with a broad smile on her face. Danny turned over hugging her also but from the front this time.

Evelyn soaked in his scent, " I missed you so much, " She said softly.

" Evelyn, my__

" Why didn't you tell me you were coming? "

" Well for starters, coming here was kinda unexpected. "

Evelyn arched a brow, she was so excited to see Danny that she had failed to ask why he was here. " Wait, why are you here? "

" With my boss obviously. "

Evelyn stared around, " Your boss? "

" Yeah, " Danny said grabbing the water.

" But why is your boss... " She paused, " s**t! "

" What is it? " Danny asked.

" Your boss is my boss. " Evelyn replied in a haste.

" Okay? " Danny was slightly confused.

" I didn't know the boss was coming, where is he? What does he look like? will he__

" Calm down, you don't know what your boss looks like? "

" No one has seen him, at least not in this branch. Why is he here? "

" Don't worry, " Danny replied as he began walking away, " I think it has something to do about an insider, not sure how. "

Evelyn rushed over to him with a surprised look on her face. " An insider? wait__

" Evelyn I need to go okay? we'll talk later. "

" Danny, " She was dying to ask him about his plans for their anniversary the next day.

" I love you. " She replied.

Danny smiled, " You too. "

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Evelyn stood inside the elevator smiling sheepishly as she got to her desired floor. She got off the elevator to see Maya walking by. Their eyes met, and Evelyn gave her the death stare, while Maya fidgeted. Evelyn's angry mood instantly increased, her fingers clenched as she slowly marched toward Maya. Maya knew hell was about to break loose, her eyes were pitiful as she in turn tried to get away.

" MAYA LANG! " Evelyn screamed at the top of her voice, ignoring the attention she got from the onlookers. " Get your ass right here, now! " Evelyn yelled still marching towards her.

" Hey, calm down... I can explain. " Maya tried to get away.

" I'm gonna f*****g kill you b***h! don't move! " Evelyn's fingers were still clenched.

" Evelyn listen to__

Evelyn finally covered the distance between the both of them, she gripped Maya by her ponytail as she dragged her inside the lady's room.

" What the hell__

" Hey, calm down... " Maya tried to calm her down.

" I'm calm! "

" You don't look calm, "

" Well, I'm trying to! " Evelyn yelled.

" Evelyn__

" What the hell happened? " Evelyn was furious.

" I'm__

" Did you know what you put me through? "

Maya knew Evelyn was upset but she never expected her to react this way." I'm sorry... "

" Of course you are... "

" I know I f****d up, I didn't mean to. I made you have a sleepover with mommy but... it's not like I did worse than that. "

" Oh really? "

Maya evaded Evelyn's eyes, it only made matters worse if she attempted to look at her.

Evelyn took a deep breath and proceeded to narrate the painful events of her previous day in a detailed form.

" Holy s**t, " Maya whispered.

" What did you say about not doing anything worse? " Evelyn squinted.

" I'm sorry, "

" Where were you? " Evelyn asked.

" I told you, my side-job. "

" What is it? " Evelyn wanted to know.

Maya hesitated, " You know I can't tell you that. "

Evelyn didn't expect to be surprised at Maya's reply, but somehow she still was. " Why? I went through s**t for you and you can't tell me? what the hell? "

" Evelyn listen__

" No! I'm sick of you keeping things from me, "

" But it's my life! " Maya didn't mean to yell but she did anyway. " It's my life. "

Evelyn nodded, " You're right. "

Maya regretted her harsh response right away, " I'm sorry, I didn't mean to yell. I just can't tell you... it's not like you'll be willing to do it anyway. "

" Who said so? Do you think I love this bullshit job? "

Maya gave Evelyn a hysterical look, " You love this bullshit job, it's basically your life. "

Evelyn couldn't deny it.

" Which is good, " Maya stated, " Your promotion exam is today right? "

" Don't make this about me, you f****d up. "

" I know... "

" Gabriel called. " Evelyn's voice softer now.

Maya was suddenly calm, " So? what did you tell him? "

" Relax, I told him exactly what you told me to, but... "

" But... but what? " Maya's voice shook as she asked.

" I don't think he bought it. "

" Why would you say that? "

" It's just a feeling, whatever it is, it's fine if you don't want to tell me. Can't say the same for Gabriel, he doesn't deserve it. "

" I__

They both flinched as they heard a sound come from one of the restrooms.

Exchanging concerned glances, they paused staring at where the sound came from. As they expected, the door opened and Alexa walked out. Maya let out a sigh of disgust and Alexa cat-walked right past them and proceeded to wash her hands. Alexa was a red-haired, tall slim woman. She was always red lipstick, her eye-shadow the same color. Her workmates nicknamed her 'The flipping red clock'. Evelyn knew all too well who Alexa was, she was like a thorn in her sight. Alexa was the pure depiction of high-school mean girl.

She was pretty of course, good at her job, and very popular, that alone got on Evelyn's nerves. She knew Alexa harbored ill feelings towards her, who was she kidding? She harbored ill feelings towards her too. She was convinced that Alexa was patiently laying wait for her to screw up or make one mistake and use it against her. She knew that because that was also her aim.

" Don't mind me, I'm just passing by. " Alexa replied with a smile.

" You little__

" Maya, " Evelyn stopped Maya before she said anything she wasn't supposed to.

" Hi, Alexa. " Evelyn greeted with a shaky smile.

" Hi, Evelyn. " Alexa answered walking out of them.

Both Maya's and Evelyn's eyes were fixed on Alexa.

" Oh, " Alexa paused halfway, " If you're done with whatever it is you're doing, I just wanted to remind you that we have promotion exams to take. "

Evelyn reluctantly nodded still smiling, " Yes... "

Alexa smiled right back and exited.

" She irks me. " Maya lamented.

Evelyn sighs, " Yeap. "

" Why do you have to put up with her though? "

" I don't know, there's just something about her that interests me. "

Maya chuckled, " Let me guess, your J (journalistic) guts and nudges? "

" You can say that. "

Maya saw Evelyn's broken phone in her hands, " I'll get you a new phone. "

Evelyn's attention was captured, " What? "

" Yeah, you heard me. " Maya smiled.

Evelyn knew Maya was trying to buy her happiness and it was working, " Still__

" And, I got a surprise for your anniversary tomorrow. "

Okay, that was it, Evelyn was mesmerized. Her eyes lit up. " You do? What is it? "

" Hold your horses, I've been seeing how you've been struggling this past few weeks and I had a perfect idea. "

Evelyn wanted to know what it was, " You're killing me here. "

" Make sure you ace that exams and show that Alexa b***h who's boss. "

Evelyn was smiling now, " You know I will. " She backed Maya, " Hey I heard the boss is around. "

" I heard that too, I hear he's really handsome. " Maya whispered.

" I gotta go, " Evelyn rushes over to the door and paused, she turned over to Maya giving her a stiff look.

" What is it? " Maya asked.

Evelyn walked over to her, " Give me the f*****g keys. "