Chapter 26 The Blind Item

"Something wrong?" Nikolai suddenly asked.
We all kept quiet. I turned to my companions.
They were still staring at Nikolai. They were not able to greet him.
We are all stunned by his presence.
"Good evening, Sir Nikolai!" and finally King was able to speak.
"Good evening! Follow me at my office." the CEO greeted also and looked at me.
Then he stepped to his office.
"Wow! I think my underwear has dropped!" Lara mumbled.
"'Oh my gosh! What happened to Sir Nikolai?" Sittie also let out.
"You, Eve, do we need to bring you to the clinic?" King's teasing.
"He is damn handsome! Damn hottie! Damn erotic!" Sittie admired Nikolai.
"I want to grab him earlier. I want to fondle him in my arms!" Lara also giggled.
"Hey! Eve, the CEO instructed you to follow him to this office. Wake up! The dream is over!" King tapped my shoulder.
"Oh! Well, he instructed me to follow him." I was still dumbfounded.
What is this effect? My heart is thumping abnormally! I could not stop it from winning!
I entered his office after I knock. Can I handle the situation inside his office?
I will be facing him alone! With his looks! I must say, I got struck by him.
"Am I hot now?" He abruptly begged.
I was bewildered because perhaps my heart was whacking so overwhelming right now.
I got hiccups!
What is wrong with me?
"You found me sensual, right?" And finally, for the first time, I saw him smile!
Nikolai smiled at me. I always look forward to Nikolai's smile. And now he just did it to me.
I could not give him a response. He became even more hottie, yummy, savory, and all the sensual terms I could describe him.
He stood up. He moved towards me.
Please, Nikolai, stop it! As my mind keep on telling me. I might collapse.
Then he unexpectedly stroked my lips.
Why is doing this?
Will he kiss me?
"I just dabbed what seemed to be dripping from your lips'" He said mischievously with a seductive smile.
What is he doing? My knees are getting vulnerable.
I bit my lip. He remained standing in front of me.
His fragrant smell adds a strange emotion.
Go back to your system, Everlee! You need to get away from him. He might notice that you are going crazy with him.
I reprimanded myself again and again. I closed my eyes. Inhale. Exhale.
"Did you really miss me?" Again he spoke.
The aroma of his breath reached my nose. It was as if I was drowning with excitement.
"You look better! Women will love you more. Just do not be a lothario.
I thought you were not coming in. We all miss you.
There is a reason why you were miserable lately. Are you inspired now?
By the way, I got to go!" And I stared at him.
I wish to hang my head! I want to pass out.
This is embarrassing! The CEO heard everything that I just said.
What the heck am I doing?
I left his office before my legs were completely paralyzed. Before I finally fall into his arms again and perhaps I will perish.
I thought it would be a fun thing to do. There is also a limit to every pleasure.
"Blind item, a famous host and trending in social media is already a mother! Related to Christmas and J.Lo!" Kisses announced suddenly.
Ella and I peeked at each other.
"It says to be related to Christmas. Is it a Christmas tree? Or a Christmas bonus? Or possibly a Christmas Eve? Relative of J.Lo? As in Jennifer Lopez?
Could it be Eve Lopez?" she mumbled sarcastically again.
"Bev, you better tell your talent stop," Ella ordered her.
"Kisses, what are you saying?" Bev scolded her.
"Why? Your talent will be even more famous because there is something new to talk about her.
Imagine, she acted simple and modest. She behaved cleanly and morally.
Everybody thinks that she is an angel. It turns out that she already has a child.
Will you deny your child?" Kisses addressed me.
"Ms. Kisses, that is enough, please!" Lara seized her.
"List,en everyone! You admire Eve Lopez, she has a child!
Who got you pregnant? Who is the father of your child? Why were you even able to date Jarvis?
Poor Jarvisiz Diaz. He was mesmerized by your fake scintillating!" Kisses declared loudly.
I was supposed to say something when...
"No!" Ella stopped me.
"Do not say anything. You are not required to answer her. She is just starting a fire and please, Eve, do not light it up!" she admonished me.
"Let me do it!
Everyone, listen up! Yes, I have a child.
Second, I will never disown the truth about my child.
Third, what is wrong with motherhood?
You do not know what I have been through so who are you to judge me?
I did everything I could not for myself. Not for me to get rich. Not for many to like me.
But I am working harder for my child.
So who are you? Who are you to accuse me of the immorality of being a mother?
Who are you to insult me? Who are you to make fun of a person just because she has a child?" My tears trickled one after another.
I run away from them. Ella stops Lara and Sittie from following me. I climbed to the rooftop.
Here I cried and cried. I screamed at the top of my lungs.
I remember Nicks' face. I feel the magnitude of my guilt towards her.
I sobbed. Why was I able to hide that I had a child?
Kisses was right all along! I did not mention that I have a daughter to everyone.
What could be my reason? Because I am scared Nikolai will find out?
Am I afraid he will stay away from me? I
Am I frightened that he will turn me off?
I already told myself to unlove him.
I told myself that the CEO will never be deserving of me.
I am a single mother! And I know this might happen in no time.
But I still chose to have Nicks.
I love my daughter!
And I should not be ashamed of telling the whole world about her.
"I am sorry, Baby! I am sorry, Nicks!" I yelled.
I was surprised when someone grabbed my shoulder.
"Ella, just let me be alone!" I mumbled.
"I am very sorry for my daughter. Kisses is right, isn't she? I hide about her. Because of the fame that I am experiencing now.
I want to hug her. I want to say sorry for not letting the whole universe that she exists." I turned around and cuddled Ella.
But wait! She is too lanky to be Ella.
I propelled him slightly and I walked away.
"Nikolai?" I asserted.
"So, are you a mom?" He abruptly begged.
This is it! It will be the end of all my fantasies. But Nicks is more important now.
I will choose my child. This feeling of mine will vanish soon.
I bobbed.
"I am sorry if I did not tell you. But everything I do is for her.
So I begged you not to fire me, I need to work harder for my child." I blurted out an explanation.
"Where is your husband? Is it Luigi?" Nikolai inquired.
"No! Luigi has only been my friend from grade school until now," I answered back.
"People or you will not believe my real situation. But I have no husband.
I have been alone ever since my child was born. Until now, I raise her alone.
And I will do everything for her. I love my daughter so much. And I did not intentionally hide the truth about her.
If you fire me, I will understand your decision. I can comprehend it now. I am a disgrace to TvN8 Station. A humiliation in your company.
I am sorry!" And again tears welled up in my eyes.
"What is your reason for keeping it?" We were standing side by side and facing the other building.
"I did not conceal the truth. Lara, Sittie, and, King know about my child. I just did not include her in my Curriculum Vitae because apart from my age when I applied here, I might not be accepted even more when they find out that I have a child." I explained the truth.
"You have done enough." He whispered.
"This time, I have no right to ask you for another chance to stay.
I am leaving! And I will not bother you anymore." I said sobbing.
I would better flee. I am sure people will hate me too. Because of what they found out about me.
I will take this as a positive episode in my vitality. My head banged already.
I should stop my illusions that Nikolai and I will be together in the future.
I rested deeply!
In amidst my dispiritedness, I felt a jiffy solace.
I do not have to imagine Nikolai loving me.
I just have to prioritize my daughter.
She is the most precious wealth I have now.