The sea water was clashing on the rocks, waves were gently drenching the sand and making a soothing sound. I was standing on the beach, gazing at the dominant waves pushing the hard rocks behind. But then suddenly I felt something coming towards my head, so I looked up and at that very second saw a large, 10 feet watermelon falling on my head. I screamed with all my might and closed my eyes fearing the impact. The moment I opened my eyes again, I saw Jess hovering over me. What?

"Are you okay ?" Jess asked me with worry etched over her face.

"I guess I am, except for that it feels like a 5 ton watermelon has hit my head." I said groaning and clutching my head in my hands.

"That is the hangover chica." Jess said chucking.

"What?!, a hangover? Did I drink last night? And wait where Am I...Ohhhh.....Then what are you doing here? " I asked Jess confused. I was not able to remember anything from last night and in addition to that this headache was like a needle on the cactus.

"Ace called me to ask where were you, yesterday. He thought that you were with me and I still don't get that why you 'ran away from home' as Ace states it. Anyways, after he called, I got worried for you and then I wanted to come to the club that you were in. I guess Ace tracked your phone or something. But then Ace said that it is of no use coming to the club so he asked me to come to the mansion only so I came. Jake was also here but he went back after seeing that you were okay because he had something very important. He would be coming any moment now though, he said he would come to check on you. So yeah, because it was late Ace said that I could stay here for the night if I want to and I obviously agreed. And now you tell me why the hell were you in the club and that too alone?! Ryder told me about that creep guy who misbehaved with you, are you okay? Did he hurt you? Just tell me if he has? I will- "I cut Jess off as she was worrying too much.

"Oh no! He didn't hurt me; Ryder came in at the right time." I told her and she finally relaxed.

"Oh, he is nice, that Ryder. And by the way Ace found everything about that creep and found that he worked in that club only and he is fired. Ace talked to the owner of the club and now that creep won't be getting any job anywhere." Jess finishes handing me a glass of lemonade and aspirin.

"What? He fired him? That is too much!" I said surprised.

"Oh, come one, he should have done what he did. It was his duty." Jess said in a matter of factly tone, and not wanting to make Jess feel suspicious about our marriage, I nodded.

"Wait, were you saying Ace all this time? How can Ace be here? He was in France for his meeting...so how come he is here? Where is Ace?" I asked Jess. I perfectly remember that he was not here. Did he come back for me? No, that is not possible, he clearly stated that day that this marriage was just a contract.

"No, I guess he came back yesterday only. Whatever, he is not here, he went for work I think." Jess said and my mouth formed an 'o' in understanding.

"And you didn't answer my question, what were you doing in that club? Is everything okay?" Jess asked me again.

And with that question all that happened before I went to the club came flooding back to me – me going to the market, escaping the security, seeing that man, and then going to that club.

Was he really there? No, he can't be. I think I was hallucinating. He can't come here. I am just overthinking. I really have to forget all this and come back to present. It is my past and I can't let my past hinder my present.

"Hey? Are you here Eva?" Jess asked me worriedly, waving her hand in front of my face to bring me back to earth.

"Yeah, sorry, I zoned out. I was just saying that it is nothing. I just sort of remembered something and I got stressed. I think that is why I ended up in the club." I told Jess not wanting to share everything now. I was not yet ready.

"okay, I think there is something that you don't want to talk about. No worries, I am always there for you, you can tell me whenever you are ready." Jess said smiling understandingly.

I got up from my bed and hugged her appreciating her understanding nature.

"I love you Jess!" I said hugging.

"I love you more chica." Jess said laughing.

"Okay now enough of this, actually I wanted to do some shopping. I have to decorate one room here so I needed some things for it. Let's go and do some shopping, also it's Saturday so you are having an off today." I told Jess.

"Sure!! I am always ready for shopping!" Jess exclaimed enthusiastically.

I chuckled and was about to go to get ready when my phone rang. I took my phone from the side table and saw Jake's name flashing on the screen. I picked up the call and heard Jake's anxious voice.

"Are you okay now Evie? Are you feeling better? Just tell me if you are not okay, I will bring the doctor right now? And why the hell did you do all that yesterday? Are you-" I cut Jake off chuckling.

"Jeez, I am okay Jake, I am perfectly alright now." I told him

"Oh okay. We were really worried for you last night. I was about to come there today also but because of some work I am not able to now. But I will surely be there in an hour, I will try to finish off with work and then postpone the not so important meetings." He said apologetically.

"No way Jake, I am fine. You don't have to come here. I am doing great. You should attend your meeting. And also Jess is there with me. You don't have to worry so much." I told him not wanting to worry him. He already has so much of work. I don't want him to postpone his meeting just for me.

"But I should-" Jake started but I again cut him off.

"I told you right? I am perfectly fine." I told him.

"Okay if you say so, but I am definitely going to come to see you later. You can't escape from me Evie." Jake said.

"Okay okay. Now go, attend your meetings."

"Yeah, bye and take care. Love you." Jake said

"Bye. love you too." I said and cut the phone.

I kept my phone on the table and turned to Jess but to my surprise she was not there. Where did she go?

"Jess? Where are you?" I called her out sitting on my bed only. I was too lazy to get up.

"I am here only. Selecting something for you to wear. We are going to the market, you remember that right?" Jess's voice came from the walk in closet.

"Oh no no. This is so bad. Why did I even ask you for this.? GOD save me!"

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"Why is he so hot?" I asked for the 29th time in the last 70 minutes.

"I have tried deciphering that for the last 4 years, but in vain." Jess answered.

Currently we are sitting in the living room (which is bigger than the whole flat in which I lived earlier), watching fifty shades of grey - for the 61st time.

After we came back from shopping, we were very tired. I brought all the things from of course my own money but Taylor dropped us and I agreed instantly because I don't think I am ready for 2 rounds of scolding from Ace. I know I would have to pluck some cotton in my ears today to escape from Ace's wrath so there is no need to worsen it. We wanted to relax for sometime after the tiring shopping we did today, so Jess made some snacks (because I am very bad at cooking as the universe knows) while I put the things I had brought from the market, in the attic only. I have still not asked Ace if I could use that room so I made a mental note to ask him when he comes home tonight, that is if he comes. So yes, I was saying that I kept the things and then we sat down in front of the television with the snacks to watch till our eyes get sore.

The movie was about to end when I took my eyes off the screen to look at the time and saw that it was 7:30 pm already. Ace would be home any time now, so any time when I would have to face him. Honestly, I am not afraid of him, I actually kind of feel that maybe I shouldn't have done what I did yesterday. But then I wasn't that wrong on my part. I mean how can he expect me to do whatever he wants? Why should I travel by this car when I am independent? I have the right to go wherever I want to and with whichever means of transport I want to. He can't force me to use his car and drivers. I am not a child or a prisoner who needs protection or assistance for going somewhere. Also Who leaves his wife alone for weeks?

Well you can't complain Eva because you were the one who wanted to stay away from him.

Well yeah I wanted to but come on 2 weeks? Wasn't that a little too much. I have never stayed alone for that long ever in my life. If I were to have my way than I would have loved to hang him with a rope and beat him for every thing he has done to me. Be in marrying me, or leaving me alone, or that stupid contract. uggh.

I was so busy in my trail of thoughts that I didn't realize when the movie ended. Jess's voice broke my thoughts and I shook myself to realize that I have been staring at the clock since the last 5 minutes.

"Are you on earth? What were you thinking staring at the clock? Thinking about your husband? Aww!" Jess said teasingly.

Yeah I was but you can't even imagine what lovely things I was thinking of. Note the sarcasm.

"Oh no, I was just thinking how can Christian grey be so hot?" I said as it was the first thing that into my mind. And also it was true because who the hell doesn't find him hot? If you don't think he is hot then either you are blind or you do not know what 'hot' is.

"Okay. Listen I think I should leave, it's getting late." Jess said looking at the time.

"Yeah okay. Should I ask Taylor to drop you?" I asked her.

"Oh no there is no need for that. I will manage." Jess insisted. I nodded at her.

"Okay then, bye. Just inform me when you reach home." I told her.

"Yes, I will do that. Bye." Jess said and hugged me after which she went.

After Jess went I decided to go up in my room to avoid Ace but before I could do that the door bell rang. Oh shit! Is he back?

Praying to god and keeping my fingers crossed, I went towards the door to open it. I opened the door and without even seeing who it was (as I knew it would be Ace only) or waiting for one second I started to run away before Ace gets a chance to say something. I thought was successful until the sofa decided to come in my way to trouble me. I was halfway when suddenly my toe hit the sofa which was in my way, which made me freeze.

And then?

Then a pain spread from my toe which made me feel like my toe has been put om fire with electric shocks as the cherry on the top.

Except that the fire was not soothing and the cherry was not sweet.