Black Estates 6:00 p.m. "I JUST DON'T GET IT" Brandon screamed on top of his lungs as he banged his fists on the table with a loud thud. “Calm down Bear.” Xander tried to hold his shoulder but Brandon jerked his hands off him and shouted. “HOW THE FUCK CAN I CALM DOWN? I MEAN HOW CAN THEY JUST CALL OFF THIS DEAL? THEY THEMSELVES HAD SAID THAT THEY WANT TO WORK WITH US!! I KEPT WAITING FOR THEM LIKE A FOOL FOR THE PAST ONE HOUR BUT WHAT DO I GOT IN RETURN? NOTHING, ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! DAMMIT!!” he bellowed and again slammed his fists on the table angrily. “STOP IT NOW!” Dylan yelled and grabbed his wrists in his palm. Brandon yanked away his hands and glared him furiously. Although Brandon was a nice and friendly guy but he was also egotistic. When it comes to business, Brandon Tate is a guy whom no one should even try to trifle with. And that's what happened today. Well, his act justifies the case since the only heir of the Tate family had to wait for someone who even doesn't bother to show up, moreover had the guts to cancel the offer that was made by the business tycoon himself. “Why are you getting so much angry Brad? It's okay and besides who wants to work with some low-key beggars? We'll find the world's best clients for our deal. Don't worry.” Dylan tried to calm him down. Brandon huffed in frustration and sighed deeply. But there was one person who was looking at Dylan dubiously. “Dylan, aren't you angry about this?”, Xander said while looking at him sharply. Dylan smirked, “Why would I? They are just some ordinary inexperienced business men of Chicago. It is their loss that they couldn't work with my company not mine. By the way, I wasn't at all happy with it too. I mean I like to work with those who have a rich taste and their companies must be one of the finest in the world. I don't prefer to waste my time with some old rags. He spoke arrogantly while smirking at Xander. But Xander didn't liked the way he was talking.” Brandon sighed deeply, “You're right. I am unnecessarily getting enraged. Leave them.” Dylan nodded, “Yeah, you should both go home and rest now. You must be tired.” He spoke softly while massaging his hands kept massaging Brandon's shoulders. Brandon smiled and nodded. “Dude but I think we should take a break and hangout. It's been a long time we all didn't have a 'boys’ night'”, Xander smirked. Brandon scoffed and put his hands around his shoulder. “Count me in.” Dylan chuckled watching his sudden change in demeanour, “Alright, let's go to the club.” He smiled and went to pick up his coat from the couch. He put on the coat and was about to turn back when Brandon's next words made him froze on his spot. “Why don't we take Evelyn along with us?” Dylan immediately turned around. He shot him a death glare but before he could say something, Xander quickly butt in. “Are you mad? I said 'boys’ night',” he scowled at him. Brandon scoffed. “So, what? Are you the President that you have passed an order? Come on, let's make it ‘friends’ night'. What say?” Xander smacked his head but then his lips abruptly tilted up into a bright smile making him confused. “Bipolar?” “Nope, I hit you because you blabbered nonsense about me and second, I liked your idea, let's take Eve along with us.” Brandon looked at him with sparkling eyes, “What? Really? Oh, that's good the-“ "NO" Their smiles got wiped off their faces as soon as they heard a deep raspy voice behind them. They turned around only to see Brandon glaring them while buttoning his coat. “What? What do you mean by 'NO'?” Dylan walked to his desk and grabbed his phone while he spoke nonchalantly. “Simple, she can't go with us.” He deadpanned. Brandon boiled in anger hearing his calm tone. “What the hell Dylan? Why can't- Wait!” He shouted as Dylan instantly left the room hanging him in between. Xander and Brandon, both chased him back. Dylan took the elevators and reached the hallway. Xander and Brandon chased him like cops. They saw him walking towards the exit. Brandon yelled from behind to stop him when all of a sudden, his eyes landed on Evelyn. “Cutie pie.” He shouted loudly to which she immediately turned around. Evelyn smiled at him but her smile dropped as soon as she saw Dylan glaring at her fiercely. His face was red with anger and his jaw was clenched tightly giving a perfect view of his sharp jawline. Evelyn was completely puzzled and kept staring him with furrowed brows not able to understand the reason behind his anger when all of a sudden, she flinched as Brandon hugged her all of a sudden. She became shocked but hugged him back. Xander smiled at her to which she returned back. But someone was standing there fuming in anger. “Hey Cutie pie, will you hang out with us today? Say yes, please.” Brandon pouted with puppy eyes to which she chuckled. “Alri-“ "No, you won't" They both got startled only to see Dylan marching towards Evelyn angrily. She got scared but he immediately pulled her away from Brandon harshly and pushed her back. “WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU DYLAN?” Xander shouted as he immediately leaped to protect her from falling down. But Evelyn was stunned by his behaviour and kept staring him in fear. “I said no, you won't go. That's all.” Dylan gritted. Brandon immediately grabbed his arm and pulled him towards himself. “Why can't she? And who do you think you are to order her around?” He growled. Dylan clenched his jaw. “Because I am her Boss and she lives in my damn house.” Xander scoffed, “So, what Dylan? Still, that doesn't give you the right to make decisions for her.” All of a sudden Dylan yanked away his arms. He then turned towards Xander who was holding Evelyn protectively. His eyes blazed with fire while his blood boiled with jealousy and anger. “IT DOES AND I HAVE THE FUCKING RIGHT TO DECIDE WHAT'S RIGHT AND WHAT'S WRONG FOR HER!! FOR YOUR KIND INFORMATION SHE IS A FUCKING A MAID IN MY HOUSE!!” He barked on his face. Evelyn became stunned from his harsh words. After behaving like a monster with her, still that innocent soul forgave him and this is what he gave her in return. Now that was the limit. She finally decided to quit the drama right there right now as there was no use of hiding anything. Anger took over her and she shouted fiercely. “NO! I AM NOT!!” The trio immediately looked at Evelyn who was standing there with tears filled in her eyes. Dylan was shooting daggers at her but she glared him back with the same intensity. “I AM NOT YOUR MAID ALRIGHT AND YOU ARE NOT MY BOSS! I AM A FREE SOUL AND I WILL DO WHATEVER I WANT TO, STOP CONTROLLING MY LIFE DYLAN BLACK!” Brandon and Xander was taken aback at her sudden outburst as for the first time, they had seen her like this. On the other hand, Dylan was seeing red everywhere. He balled his fist tightly and his chest started heaving up and down in anger. Evelyn then wiped off her tears and stormed away from there. Xander and Brandon looked at Dylan but he also walked away angrily while the two brunettes kept watching the two of them in shock and confusion. “What's wrong with them Xander?” Xander kept staring at their retreating figures with questioning eyes. After a few minutes he shifted his gaze back to Brandon and replied in a stern tone. "I think it's time we really need to find out what is going on between them." At Black Palace 7:30 a.m. "What are you doing Evelyn? Where are you going?" Evelyn was in her room packing her things up. She was done with Dylan. She was done being nice to him. She wasn't in her senses anymore. Tears kept rolling down her cheeks but she had made up her mind now. She had finally decided to leave Dylan as the whole drama had now gone out of control. “I have decided Mom, I am not backing off this time.” She said while zipping her suitcase. Maria kept watching her in pity. “Evie, you know what will happen if Dylan comes to know about th-“ “I DON'T GIVE A DAMN ABOUT THAT GUY! I AM FED UP OF HIM! I AM NOT SCARED OF HIM AND I HAVE DECIDED, I AM LEAVING.” Evelyn shouted in pure rage making her flinched. Maria didn't say anything as Evelyn was right though. She had been through a lot so it's better if she moves on now. She quickly took her suitcase and walked away. Mr. and Mrs. Black were in Japan for a meeting and Dylan was also not at home. Evelyn headed outside the house. Maria called the driver and told him to escort her to the airport. Evelyn then turned around and looked at Maria who was watching her with teary-eyes. She then ran to her and hugged her tightly. She hugged her back. Maria then broke the hug and held her shoulders tightly as she stared in her eyes deeply. “Go, before he catches you. Don't worry everything will be alright.” She squeezed her shoulders in assurance. Evelyn nodded. She then got in the car. She looked at Maria one last time. Maria bid her goodbye. Evelyn then looked at the driver and spoke while wiping off her tears with the back of her palm. "Drive." ~Time skips Evelyn's P.O.V. I was staring outside the window hopelessly. Now when the spring finally decided to come then why he have to again cut the flowers from my garden? I am really so stupid. How can I forget his dreadful deeds so easily? What the hell was I thinking that I decided to forgive him so easily? But no, not now. I will move away from here. I will go far away from everyone. A new place with new faces, new dreams would help me turn over a new leaf. Everything happens for a good cause and maybe this will be the beginning of my new life. But I regret as I will not be able to meet my two best friends. My buddies, my pals, my pain healers or I should say, my Angels. I will always love you both. My Mom, Maria who was always there for me. In each and every problem, wiping off my tears and healing my scars. I will never be able to forget these three souls for the rest of my life. They are the only ones who love me in this cruel world. Where my own parents disowned me and handed me over to a Monster, only Maria was there who gave me the warmth of a mother and showered me with her love and care. Brandon and Xander, two strangers who painted my dull and empty life with their laughter and smiles, I really wish for you both to get all the happiness of the world. I chuckled remembering them while tears kept falling down my eyes. Suddenly the car stopped with a loud screech. I got pushed forward due to the sudden force. “What happened?” I asked the driver but he quickly got out of the car. I looked out of the window and saw myself in front of a luxurious apartment? 'But I was going to the airport?' I got out of the car and yelled at the driver who was standing near the car with his head hung low. “I SAID TO TAKE ME TO THE AIRPORT!! WHERE THE HELL DID YOU BROUGHT ME? WHAT IS THIS PLACE?” He looked up at me. I flinched watching his eyes that were filled with sadness and guilt. “Sorry Ma'am, but I was ordered to bring you here.” My eyes widened. I clenched my fists in anger and shouted angrily. “WHO THE FUCK ORDERED YOU?” "I did." My heart dropped to the bottom as chills ran down my spine. I turned around in fear only to get confronted with the Devil who made my life miserable. OH MY GOD!! "D-Dylan?" *****