The Married Man

Chapter 6: Trust me

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Running to the gas station near her apartment Eva gasped for air as she entered causing the cashier to look at her suspiciously walking to the restroom she looked at herself. She now had two bruised cheeks where he dug his nails into her skin , her eyes were red and puffy and her hair was in a disheveled mess. Smoothing down her hair she tried not to cry she couldn't believe her best friend did this to her.

Walking out the restroom the cashier looked at her "Do you need any help, Do you want me to call the police" He asked nicely thinking she was a victim of domestic abuse. Her wrist and face were bruised up pretty badly and it didn't help that she was pregnant.

"No im fine "she mumbled meekly walking out the gas station she sat on the small bench outside and broke down tears flowing out of her eyes uncontrollably. She had no one and nowhere to go Hearing her phone vibrate in her pocket she ignored the call ,but seconds later she received another.. drying her eyes she pulled out her phone answering .

"Hello...."she answerd her voice wobbly

"Eva why haven't you been answering my calls...I was so worried " Artem deep voice rung through the receiver telling by her voice he knew something was wrong .
Hearing his voice her emotions took a turn causing her to instantly sob again. He was the only one that cared about her.

"EVA WHERE ARE YOU , WHY ARE YOU CRYING "he yelled concerned he hated the sound of her crying

"Outside the gas station near my apartment " she mumbled her location sniffing

Hearing shuffling he grabbed his keys in a seedy haste "I'm coming to get you stay where you are".

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Minutes later Artem pulled up too the little gas station she sat on the small bench her head was bent low blocking her face from any by standards view. She was still dressed in the outfit from earlier .
Getting out he quickly rushed to her "Eva" he called her name out gently lifting her head she looked up at him seeing the bruises on her tear stained cheeks he was instantly angry who put there hands on her he thought.

Lifting her chin to inspect her face she winced in pain causing his hand to fist at his sides he was beyond livid "Who did this Eva? " he asked angrily his jaw was clenched and his stance was rigid

"He didn't mean too he was drunk and.....we were talking .."

"Jack " He growled angrily  interrupting her grabbing her hand he pulled gently to leave wincing she pulled back again rubbing her bruised wrist she looked back up.
His eyes were now a dark shade and his brows were pushed together looking her up and down he looked for anymore bruises " Let's go " he said walking away his stride was powerful she almost couldn't catch up as he walked back to his Audi that was parked in the center of the gas station.

Entering the car he started the engine his car roaring to life speeding out of the gas station she watched as his knuckles gripped the steering wheel turning white as snow due too anger. stopping the car she looked up to see that they were parked In front of her apartment

"Stay here " he ordered angrily getting out he slammed the door so forcefully she thought the glass would break walking towards the small apartment he was dressed in a simple dark grey suit and tie seeing his back disappear off into the corridor she got out following him knowing what was gonna happen

Hearing loud noises she opened the door to see Artem and Jack fighting aggressively
"ARTEM WHAT ARE YOU DOING" She yelled the whole apartment was a mess pictures and vases were shattered to the ground leaving thousands of little shards of glass on the floor.

Ignoring her Artem continued to throw punches at the drunk jack until he grew incautious  "ARTEM " she yelled again pulling his arm he growled back scaring her.
"Stop your gonna kill him" she whispers as Jack blacked out hearing the fear in her voice he instantly stopped dropping  him to the ground where he fell like a pile of bricks

"What the fu*k is going on " turning around a shocked Claire yelled dropping the shopping bags in her hands she pushed past the two dropping to the floor to help him

Looking at me she searched for answers noticing Eva's puffy eyes and bruised cheeks she shook her head no repeatedly " No He...." She said "Eva he put his hands on you ?"she questioned

"You don't have to act like you care anymore Claire he told me everything...our friendship was never real .....you lied to me " Eva yelled she could believe the two years of their friendship was all lies

"At first yes..but over the years you really became my friend ....I'm so sorry Eva " she stuttered

"It a little to late....Friends don't lie to each other Claire" tugging her hand Artem spoke
"Let's go " nodding she followed him with one last look at her she exited the apartment .

"What did he do " Artem asked killing the engine they were now parked in front of his large condo .

"He..."

"And don't lie to me , beginning to end " he stared intensely into her eyes

"He said he loved me....I thought he meant as friend so I said it back he got angry saying I didn't love him how he loved me .....but I'm okay Artem he didn't hurt me that bad " She smiled trying to ease the tension ignoring the pain in her cheeks as she smiled

"Eva!! You flench when I even try to touch your face" He yelled causing her to jump his voice shook the car

"What if he pushed you Eva.....Huh what if he pushed you and you fell" he yelled his eyes were directed at her stomach.
Looking down at her baby bump Eva realized he was right her peanut could have been hurt or worse Sniffling she urged herself not to cry.

"Wait Eva I didn't mean too yell at you " wiping the tear that escaped  from her eye he kissed her lips gently

"I just don't know what I would do if I lost you " he said softly

"He never done this before , Jack was never the abusive type " she didn't know whether to be angry or sad

"Maybe it's was built up aggression, let's not talk about it right now " getting out he came around opening her door

"Hungry " he asked nodding they made their way inside

Inside she watched Hunter whip around in the kitchen his face was focused they were both showered and cleaned up he was now dressed in a white polo and khaki shorts, He had a tiny scar on his eyebrows being cut by glass during the fight .

"Thank you " she spoke softly stoping what he was doing he stared at her even though her face was bruised she was still so beautiful to him.

"Eat " he directed placing the plate of yummy food in front of her.
Her stomach growling at the sight Nodding she ate in silence as he continued to stare at her " Stop staring " she grumbled not looking up from her plate she could feel his eyes on her the whole time.
Chuckling he came around kissing her temple from behind "Your staying here ".

Turning around wiping her mouth she looked at him "what no I can't break my lease" she said crossing her arms.

"Eva it's already been done the movers are bringing your stuff tomorrow " he smirked kissing her lips.
Looking at him she didn't know how to feel , her heart was jumping for joy were her mind was telling her this is too soon.

"Don't think about it to much I can see the gears turning in that pretty little head of yours" he spoke again

"Just trust me "

Nodding her head she smiled listening to her heart she was falling to the point of no return.