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Chapter 10: I Found Her

Two weeks has passed and it is already Wednesday, the third and last day for Evelyn's final school examination.

For the past few days, Mark has arranged with Principal Johnson to allow the girls to study at home. Study materials were picked up by Mark for his daughters. Since Monday, Evelyn went to school to take her final exams. An important exam for her to apply to her desired university.

The Trio planned to get in the same university eventhough they will major in different field. As long as they are closeby, that is all that matters. So, they have shortlisted three universities to apply for. That was the plan.

Evelyn was really nervous on Wednesday morning. It is the final and toughest paper, advanced mathematics. She was having her breakfast with Mark who has been driving her to school and wait for her there till her exam ends. Mark will not take any chances leaving her alone out there like a sitting duck. He will protect his girls at any cost.

After breakfast, the father and daughter entered the car after getting blessings from Mary. Another SUV followed behind for their protection. It was still early in the morning, Mandy is still asleep. No exam for her today. She had wished Evelyn luck last night and to John as well. Yes, she forced Evelyn to call John to wish him personally.

In the car, Mark started a conversation with Evelyn. "Sweetheart, have you thought of where you want to further your studies? And any particular Major?" Mark ask sincerely.

"Dad.. are you serious? We had this conversation last summer. John and I want to study the field of Medicine, you are looking at your future doctor here that will take care of you, Mom and Mandy" she smiled at Mark proudly.

Mark rubbed her hair and chuckled. "OK.. my fault. Had so many things in my mind lately. Forgive me. So, how about Jake? You two not going to leave him behind right?" Mark raised his eyebrows.

"Well, Jake plans to major in law. Same with Tessa. They are inseparable now. You know, like siamese twins, but with ability to detach when needed. Jake will apply the same uni as me and John" Evelyn joked about Jake. Mark was laughing out loud.

Jake has changed a lot since he got back with Tessa and picked up in his studies these 2 weeks in hope to get in the same university with Evelyn, John and Tessa. Everything will go as planned. Evelyn thought.

Mark suddenly sighed and said "Promise me baby girl. If anything happens to me, you need to be strong. You are the strongest girl in the family. I need you to protect Mom and Mandy. OK?" Mark said in a serious tone.

"Dad, what nonsense are you talking about? I need you. Don't say those things. You scaring me. I don't like that..." Evelyn continued to complain and sulked. She was biting her lips to stop herself from crying.

"OK.. OK.. calm down" Mark comfort Evelyn and patted her shoulders. If he was not driving, he would give her a hug.

"OK, promise me you will study hard to pursue your dreams. I will be there for your graduation. If I don't make it to be there, I will make a deal with the angels or the devil, to let me be there in spirit. Watching you from above. My future Dr Evelyn Chase" Mark pinched Evelyn's chin playfully.

Evelyn sobbed "Dad.. ppp.. please don't.. sob.. say that.." she took off her seat belt and hugged Mark tightly. "I want you, my Dad, to be there" she said sobbing. These past few days has been stressful for Evelyn. She noticed things were not that great with Mark. He has not slept well and looking haggard. 'Something is not good', she thought. But she needs to put a positive attitude, at least for Mandy.

"You promise? I wan't to give you and Mandy everything you girls wished for in this world. But sometimes, you can't have everything you want. Sometimes you need to compromise. Just promise me you will not give up to fulfill your dreams to be a doctor OK. I'm proud to be your Dad, Evelyn" Mark said lovingly. His voice starting to crack a little. Swallowing the pain in his heart saying those words to his Evelyn.

"I promise that.. I will work hard and make you proud OK. Please don't give up on us. You promised to take care of us" Evelyn softly punched Mark's shoulder. She sat up and fastened her seat belt. She took a deep breath and closed her eyes to calm herself counting 1 to 10.

"I believe you sweetheart. Now, let's not think about it and focus on your exam OK." He said these words while holding Evelyn's hands. Her hand felt small and fragile being wrapped by Mark's hand.

Mark continued driving to school. He knows that Zander is so close in locating Aurora. It is just a matter of time for him to appear at their safe house. Uninvited. Mark is ready to welcome him.. and end him once and for all.


At the school entrance of School A, a man in leather jacket sat on his Ducati superbike waiting for his prey. He was wearing a Ray-Ban sunglasses watching the crowd of students entering the school hall. His intel reported to him that Marcus Kai has been coming to school since Monday with a girl known as his daughter, Evelyn Chase. 'Chase? Why does that sounds familiar?' He thought.

The man is looking forward to meet Marcus' daughter. He plans to use her as a token of exchange for Marianna. His men is in position to take this girl, whoever she is. Zander is not interested.

"Sir, a black SUV just entered the school's gate" a voice was reporting to Zander. He is wearing an ear piece receiving reports from his men.

The black SUV parked at the entrance of the school. A tall man in his mid-forties opened the passenger door of the SUV. A tall and attractive girl step out from the car. When Zander looked at her, his heart skipped a beat. 'How is this possible', he thought.

The girl hugged the man, who is definitely Marcus Kai, and ran to the school lobby. Zander is suprised that he looks the same after almost 2 decades except maybe for some fine lines on his eyes area and some strands of grey hair.

Zander walkes towards Marcus with long strides. Before he reached Marcus, Marcus saw Zander at the corner of his eyes and turned around to greet Zander. "You! You have some guts to be here." Mark who is now revealed as Marcus, sneered.

Zander chuckled and spread his arms, "Brother.. don't you missed me? How long has it been? 18 years?" He was being sarcastic to Mark.

"I know what you want. Tell me your terms and we can settled this dispute amicably." Mark was straight to the point with Zander.

"My woman. The one you enjoyed f*****g all these years. Give her to me and I will leave you in peace.. with your daughter" Zander snorted. Marcus was silent being afraid that Zander would have seen Evelyn.

"Or.. is she even your daughter? She looks more like Marianna and none like you.. hmmm.. strange" Zander frowned and a thought came to his mind. His face suddenly changed and became much more serious. 'How could it be' he thought.

Mark saw the change. It does not take a genius to figure it out. Mark cleared his throat and said "Your child is dead. You lost your child when you beat Marianna to death until she was on her last breath to survive. You broke her Zander. You don't deserve her" Mark's voice raised and attracted some passerby.

Zander Cage kept quiet. The painful memory of beating Marianna and strangling her to death was something he could never forgive himself. Suddenly, an idea popped in his mind.

"I went back to the hospital to read the medical records, it was tampered. I digged the grave of my unborn child. It was empty! Explain that MARCUS!!" Zander sounded serious but the truth is he did not even know where his unborn child was buried. This is all an act to trap Marcus.

Marcus face turned pale white. Zander's plan is working, Zander thought. "Golden brunette hair, light brown eyes, dimples.. do you think I'm a fool?" Zander asked with gritted teeth.

Marcus opened his mouth but no words came out.

"You B***D!! They are both mine. You took them away from me! FK!!" Zander shouted and was aiming to punch Marcus' face. But he then stop mid way and took a deep breath calming himself. He felt like strangling Mark to death but they are in a school compound now. He needs to take this fight to another place, another day.

Zander continued in a calmer tone, "You have three days head start. Then I will go to you wherever you are and take what is MINE!!" Zander said angrily.

"Hah.. Zander, you are delusional. She is not yours" Mark said with confidence. But deep inside his thoughts, he knew he needs to improvise his plan.

"I will prove it and I will take back what is MINE!!" Zander said angrily, he turned around storm his feet walking towards his superbike.

At the same time, he called his assistant and instruct him to not harm Evelyn. A plan has been set in motion by Zander. 'Three days, little bunny. You will come back to me' he said to himself, smiling.

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