His Ruthless Desire novel Chapter 26

Eva

"And I have told you that is out of the question, you need anything I will provide for you. But you will stay with me", Taimur said and walked out of the kitchen.

Eva looked in the direction from where he just exited. And she stumbled on the floor of the kitchen. Tears were rolling down her cheeks and she was sobbing.

Eva didn't remember how many times she had cried in the last month since they had returned from the ranch. Taimur had imprisoned her, snatched away from her freedom. She was not allowed to leave the penthouse, if she wanted to go, Taimur used to accompany her everywhere.

She was not allowed to call anyone, not even Taimur. Only Laila and Ayesha were allowed to visit her. The penthouse was guarded 24X7 by armed men. Though Taimur had changed his behavior towards her, he didn't use to hurt or humiliate her. But he didn't treat her like he used to treat her before he found out the truth.

She had tried to reason him many times but he was stubborn as a child. He used to take her for outings. Even allowed her to touch him while they made love but Eva was not satisfied.

He was holding himself back from her, he didn't give her all of him. She was his toy and he played with her as he pleased. All the mental stress was exhausting her. She would find herself crying her eyes out when she was alone. But when Taimur was present he wouldn't let her think of anything else than him.

Taimur had a great libido, all those years being single have now made him crave for her body. She was also attracted to him the same way, Eva couldn't resist him, he was testing her limits in bed. He used to drive her crazy with his lovemaking skills.

Ohhh yes he was an expert in lovemaking, Eva couldn't have ever imagined her body could be pleasured in such ways. But it was all about sex for him, she didn't have any idea for how long will he keep her like this.

Eva couldn't imagine living like this for her whole life. Though their chemistry in bed was undeniable, Eva wanted more. She wanted to settle, start her own family. But Taimur didn't look like he wanted anything to do with her other than sex.He was not letting her go just for the satisfaction of his ego.

And now he was trying to prove her insane. She kept crying for no reason. As she had flushed out all her exhaustion with her tears she felt better, and the truth started dawning on her.

She was ashamed of herself of how she had behaved with Taimur. Yes, she had differences with him but she could have spoken to him in a better way. She could have avoided accusing him of those things he didn't do, he was worried about her and wanted to help her.

She was having those nightmares quite for some time. And when Taimur was not with her when she was asleep they would be more frequent. She felt safe when she slept in his arms. Sure of the thing that he will protect and take care of her. When he used to wake up from those nightmares he would soothe and calm her and put her back to sleep. Sometimes she would remember and sometimes she would totally forget what happened in the night.

She got up from the floor and ran towards their bedroom but he was not there. She checked the lounge, study terrace but there was no sign of him. He had left for his office. Eva was feeling guilty for her actions, she remembered how hurt he looked when she accused him of trying to prove she was insane. And the look of mortification that was present on his face when she said she wanted to leave him.

" Why the hell I didn't think before I reacted like that", Eva was scolding herself but she couldn't help it. The words had left her mouth and had struck Taimur like a dagger in his heart.

She became restless and didn't know what to do. She was pacing to and fro in the lounge, Taimur used to call her from the office daily asking her if she was okay? And that he was missing her and couldn't wait to get back to her.

She waited for him to call but he didn't, he was really mad at her. She knew she had hurt him very badly this time. She went to one of the guards and asked him to give her his cell so she could make a call. The guard declined to say he was not allowed to give her access to a cell phone.

She then asked him to call Riyadh and let her talk to him. The guard thought for some time and then he dialed Riyadh on his cell and waited for him to receive, but Riyadh didn't answer. The guard apologized and asked her to go back inside.

But she didn't budge and told him to call Ahmed. Ahmed received the calls after a few rings.

"Ahmed, I want to inquire about Taimur. Is he okay?" She said as soon as she heard his voice.

"What have you done to Eva, he has raised hell since morning. Everyone is so terrified that they don't want to step inside his cabin. He threw coffee in the face of one of his secretaries just because it was not as hot as he liked", Ahmed said as soon as she asked him.

"I am sorry Ahmed, but I think I pushed him too far this time. It's all my fault, he was trying to help me but I lashed out at him. I couldn't help but feeling trapped for so long and I was tired of suppressing my emotions. But in my frustration, I said things which I shouldn't have. And I am regretting now", she said trying to stop herself from crying again.

" He didn't even have breakfast today, and you know how grumpy he is when he is hungry, can you make sure he eats something. And can you talk to him", she asked Ahmed for this favor.

"I will see what I can do, but you have to be patient with him, he was shattered when he found out you were a spy. He loves you, Eva, from all his heart, but right now he is blinded by his hate", Ahmed said.

" Is he really dead", Eva heard herself say.

"Yes, Eva Ahmed is dead and it could have been Taimur if Ahmed had not acted at that moment. There was a threat to his life for quite some time now, Haris was investigating it but he failed to find the people plotting to kill Taimur", Riyadh told her. Taimur was back in the lounge and was holding a gun in his hand. He was in the same robe. Stained with Ahmed's blood.

" Taimur listen to me, you don't have to come, let us handle this. If something happens to you, Ahmed's death will be in vain", Riyadh was trying to convince him.

" You know Riyadh I can't sit here in the safety of my house and let my men get killed", he said. ". And it doesn't even matter to me if I live or die", Taimur added.

Eva jumped from the sofa in panic and held Taimur in her arms " I won't let you go, what I will do without you. Please don't go, stay with me let Haris handle this", she said holding his face in his hands.

"I think it will be good riddance for you, and then you will be able to go back to your life", he said, shoving her aside.

Eva looked at Riyadh with pleading eyes, Riyadh just raised his shoulders in a helpless way. If Taimur had decided to do something no one was able to stop him.

They both left without saying anymore and Eva just laid on the sofa dreading the outcome of Taimur's actions.

He had not returned home that night, she laid awake in the lounge waiting for him to come back. But he didn't. Eva asked the guard to call Taimur and Riyadh but they didn't answer the call.

Her fear was increasing with every passing second. "What if something happened to him?" She couldn't think further than that.

All her tears had dried up, she tried to cry but she was unable to. She was on the verge of going crazy when one of the guards hurried into the lounge the next evening and turned on the television and there he was on the television screen as breaking news.

Eva just passed out reading the caption. It was too much for her to handle.