The Devil's Untainted Possession [Bachelor in Love #2]

Chapter 1

Evangeline

The same morning.

The same routine.

Another usual day to spend with.

Woke up at 8 AM, took a shower, get some breakfast, and then went to college by foot which takes almost 30 minutes. Usually people will take a bus, but for me – I just couldn’t.

Why?

I needed to save my money for her. For my mother.

She lived in Seattle, far away from me whom currently live in New York to continue my education. I didn’t want to at first. I wanted to help my mother, to get a job, earn my own money for her health.

My mother had a weak heart since long ago. When she was dating my father, the doctor already remind her that it will be too risky if she got married and had a child. But she ignored that and gave birth to me. It was dangerous but she did it. Even the doctor was so surprised with her. Usually the mother will died after the baby was out from her. But she wasn’t.

My mother was a fighter. She never gave up in order to see me, to meet me. She told me once that I was like an Angel to both her and my father. And that is why they named me Evangeline. Hoping that I, one day could be someone’s Angel.

I once thought that I could be someone’s Angel, until then…

My father betrayed me, betrayed us.

It begins six years ago, when I was still twelve – his company had a bankruptcy and he had to take down his company and had a multiple loan everywhere. He was stressed out, unable to pay all the money, causing him to steal the money from the rich people. He was changed since then, he did not even care about my weak mother and he would even punch her because he was drunk.

Even me.

The loving father that I knew was gone, being replaced with a Devil.

Ever since my father became like that – abusive and cruel, I had a problem with man, particularly a dominant man. In my mind, a dominant man means someone who loved to abuse women. I knew I couldn’t have that set of mind but that was the information that I got from the news or article or anything.

I wanted a man with a kind heart and charming to be my future husband one day. I didn’t want to repeat the same mistake that my mother did. I didn’t want someone like my father. I wanted to be happy and I wanted to with my loving mother and him one day. And I think…

I have found him.

He will always come around this hour. Around twelve at noon. Sitting at the chair near the window. He will ordered a cup of macchiato and reading newspaper or reading something from his phone.

And today, he came again.

“You’re eyeing him again, Eva,” Dakota-my co-worker said beside me. I immediately casted away my eyes from him. “If you like him that much, why don’t you go and talk to him?”

“What? I can’t!”

“Why not? He was just reading something from his phone and drinking a coffee,” Dakota said.

“Yeah, but… Maybe he’s working too. He’s the boss of his company, I’m sure he’s busy.”

“Maybe, but you better hurry. A guy like him won’t stay single for long.” I know that.

But still, I couldn’t find my courage to talk to him. I had to admit that he was so handsome, like the reincarnation of Greek God. But…

I don’t know if Dakota was thinking the same as me, he was like giving an aura to not be getting close with. He was like sending an unheard message to everyone around him to not get closer to him.

I wonder why?

“Oh, I think he’s leaving,” Dakota informed and he stood up from his chair and went towards us. I immediately stand by behind the cashier and waiting for his presence in front of me. “Good luck, babe,” she said and walked away, leaving me alone with this…devilishly handsome Prince Charming who are coming to me. To the cashier, I mean.

When he already in front of me, my heart was beating fast. I didn’t look up to him but I know he was waiting for me to say something. Come on, Eva. You need to say something, anything!

“How much?” he asked with his deep voice. Even his voices sounds so…sexy. “Excuse me, little miss. How much?” he repeated his question again. Oh my, gosh, what have I done?

“Oh, e-excuse me. That will be $4.75, sir,” I said to him. He took his wallet from his pocket and pulled out ten dollars. He gave it to me. “Keep the change,” he said and then turned his heels from me.

“Thank you very much, sir,” I said to his parting figure. I watched as his figure was gone from me.

“You blew up the chance to know his number, at least,” Dakota said while walking closer to me.

“I didn’t dare to,” I defended myself.

“You should let out your courage. It’s not like every man is like your father. Maybe he is one of the nicest guy out there. You never know if you never try.” She was right. Maybe I should let out my courage when he was standing right in front of me. Maybe I shouldn’t imagine that was my father in front of me. It was him, only him.

The one and only James Greene.

He was the owner of Greene Corporation and CEO of Greene Consulting. He was 32 years old and what girls dream of…

Single.

One of the handsome Bachelor that the town ever had. The other one, Ricardo Williams, he just announced his engagement with his girlfriend few weeks ago. The news was divided into two group. One who supported his marriage while the other filled with multiple broken hearted woman who doesn’t agree their idol got married.

When he announced the news, all I could see on how happy he was. He told the press that he was very happy that he could married the woman whom he loved since childhood. It appears both of them were childhood friend. His fiancé never came though, Ricardo told the news that he wanted to surprise the news after the marriage.

Sometimes, I envied his girlfriend. Because she was being loved by him greatly. All I could think about if my father could do the same with my mother. I wished his company never went bankrupt. I never wanted all of this to happen.

While I was busy with my mind, I could feel someone’s hand on my back. I look beside me and Dakota was smiling at me. “Don’t worry, girl. You will find your Prince Charming one day. Maybe it could be him,” she tried to support me. She knew exactly what’s going on in my mind.

Ever since I worked here from the first day, Dakota was the one who always being kind to me. The rest of my co-workers were nice too but Dakota was the closest to me. She was older by two years than me and currently a third year student at Parsons. She wanted to be a Fashion Designer one day. It was her dream.

“Thank you, Dakota.”

The rest of the day was running out well and as usual. I finished my job at 8 PM and went straight home. By foot, of course. Good thing was the distance from my college to the café was not that far which means, it doesn’t matter if I went home by foot.

It was scary for a girl walking home alone in the middle of the night. New York was a big city and big city filled with lots of crime. I always prayed before doing something, hoping that God will send a protector for me so I can get home safely. I was quiet a religious person, thanks to my mother. I always prayed every night before I go to sleep. I prayed that me and my mother will have a better life one day and then finding me a nice husband.

When I got to my apartment, I immediately take a shower and eat the leftovers from the café. For someone who live alone and got a food for free was something that couldn’t be missed. It was so precious, too precious to be exact. I didn’t need to spend my money to buy dinner. When I was done, I cleaned all the plates and ready for bed.

My apartment was a studio type of room. It wasn’t big but it was enough for me, as long I had a place to sleep. The rent was not that expensive too.

Before I go to sleep, as usual I will texted my mother. I always do this every day, to make sure that I was okay so she could sleep at ease. It reminds me before, because I was too busy and I was exhausted – I forgot to call her and she was freaking out, almost got her a heart attack. Since then, I never missed out to either call her or just text her.

After I sent her the message, I put my phone on the table and turned off the lamp and get into the bed. As usual, I also pray to God as I feeling grateful for today because I was able to meet him again and one day everything will change for me and my mother. I also hoped tomorrow will be another great day to spend with.

With it, sleep finally took over me.