A Passion That Can't Be Denied - Chapter 14 (Evian)
by juliancranealways
 
 

They chanced having dinner at the Lobster Shack. They no longer had to hide their love from anyone, if people stared, if people commented, Julian and Eve were not worried nor did they care what kind of rumors or gossip were said about them. They had come so far and nothing was going to change that, they were in love and proud to be on each other’s arm. Julian held the door for Eve, being the perfect gentleman that he was. He pulled out her chair for her and when he sat down across from Eve, his eyes met with Rebecca’s.
“Don’t look now my dear, but we have company.” He said taking her hand.

“What do you mean Julian?”

“Rebecca is here, with Gwen and Ethan.”

“Oh really?”

“Yes, but I am not going to make a scene, we came here to enjoy our meal and that’s what we are going to do, besides, this is a romantic restaurant and I plan on wining and dining you Eve.”

“I hate to burst your bubble Julian, but I am only on a break from work, remember?” she said smiling at him.

“Well I can still be romantic can’t I?”

“Of course you can Julian.”

Rebecca stared at him, unable to focus on Gwen and Ethan who were trying to talk to her. She couldn’t help but feel her temper flare, from rage and jealousy. Although she didn’t want to marry Julian for love, she couldn’t help but feel just slightly upset that he was giving his heart now to Eve. She knew that it was true love, but it wasn’t supposed to end up this way, she was to be Mrs. Crane. At that moment, Rebecca felt like she had to go over to the table. As she got up, Gwen grabbed her arm.

“Mother no, leave it alone, it’s not worth it.”

“Yes it is, I may not have him, but I still want my chance to put in my two cents.” She said getting up.

“Oh Eve, here comes Rebecca, that woman is like a nasty virus I just can’t get rid of as much as I try.” He said shaking his head.

“Honey, just don’t do anything rash, you are better than her Julian, just remember that.” She said touching his hand.

“So, Julian, Eve, what brings you to the Lobster Shack?” she questioned.

“Gee, I don’t know Rebecca, could it be to eat?” he said dryly.

“I don’t know how you can even set foot in this place, do you know the rumors that are going around about you?” She asked.

“Like I give a damn what anyone thinks about Eve and I, I love her with all of my heart and soul, hell, if I could make it happen, I would have an airplane skywrite my love for Eve, that is how much I love her Rebecca.”

“Oh Julian.” Eve said smiling.

“Oh please, how pathetic Julian, you really are a sap, but while I am here, there is the matter of Luis?”

“What matter?” he asked.

“You know the one I mean.”

“Rebecca, I know what you are talking about and don’t think that I will take that lightly, I know all about your blackmail and what you are trying to do. But believe it or not, there are plenty of ways around it, first of all, we would take you to court and fight it.” Eve said.

“What are you going to fight Eve, he’s guilty isn’t he?”

“I will not take this lightly, whatever Julian did, I am behind him one hundred percent, if you fight him, you will have to take me on too.”

“You don’t scare me Eve.”

“I am not trying to threaten you or scare you, I am just saying I am backing Julian on this.”

“Becky, do me a favour will you?”

“What?”

“Make like the wind and blow, you are interfering with our romantic dinner.” Julian said.

“Don’t be so rude.”

“We are trying to have a nice dinner, can’t you just leave us alone? We do not want to be bothered, besides I thought you would have moved on to Jonathon again.”

“My ex-husband?”

“Yeah or unless a blow up doll is more to your liking.” He said smiling.

“Eve, how can you let him talk to me like that, you are a woman.”

“Oh yes she is, a beautiful one, but in your case, we are still waiting for the paternity results.”

“Julian!” Eve said glaring at him.

“I have never been so insulted in all of my life, you know what Julian Crane? I am glad I am done with you, you are nothing but a bastard, what did I ever see in you?”

“Two things, little Julian and my big fat bank account.”

“It’s not for little Julian, believe me.”

“Oh really now, is that why you were always wanting sex?” he said.

“Julian, that’s enough.” Eve said irritated.

“Yeah, listen to your lover, I am out of here.” Rebecca said in a huff.

“I’m sorry Eve.”

“I know she deserves it, but you are better than her, I told you that.”

“I just got carried away Eve.”

“I know she is a pain, but you be the more mature one, Rebecca is just doing that to yank your chain.”

“Yeah I know, but that woman drives me nuts sometimes, look at what she put us through Eve, she is wicked.”

“I know that, but we are together now, let’s just start fresh then, if she starts about Luis, I will back you as I said, but just ignore her, it’s the best way Julian.”

“Anyway my love, I am sorry and here comes our food, how long do we have?”

“Another half an hour or so, I can’t be too late Julian.”

“I understand Eve.”

“Listen, I do want to talk to you about something.”

“Sure Eve.”

“I was wondering if it would be possible if we could look at some houses online tonight?”

“Of course dear, I think that would be great.”

They finished their meal and Rebecca gave them both icy stares as they walked by her, but neither of them cared. After she finished her shift at the hospital, Eve headed over to Julian’s. He greeted her with a very sweet kiss and led her by the hand to the computer.

“Look at this love, I have all of the sites book marked, I did a lot of research while you were at work, just to get ahead of the game.” He said smiling.

“Good Julian.”

She watched him, the anticipation in his expression was very sweet, she could tell he was really enjoying looking for their dream house and that he was very happy and content to be taking the time to look. Any time he spent with Eve was wonderful in his eyes, whether they were out having dinner, or surfing the net, the quality time they spend together was what counted.

“Look at this one honey.” He said gazing at her.

“Wow, that’s nice Julian.”

“Isn’t it, what do you think of it, really?”

“It might be worthwhile checking out, but Julian, you have thought about prices as well?” Eve inquired.

“Prices?”

“Yeah, I mean we do want to downsize from this mansion, besides I have never lived in any place like this, I am used to a smaller, yet comfortable home.” Eve said.

“I know and that’s why I want something that you will really love Eve.”

“Your opinion matters as well Julian.”

“Eve, I am easygoing, I am not fussy, as far as I’m concerned, I have all of what I need and that’s you. Of course I am thrilled to be able to get a place together, but your happiness means everything to me, I think you should choose what you like and we will go and look at it.”

“Well, let’s keep looking.”

“Here, sweetie, take my chair and you can scroll through the places, it will be easier.”

He switched seats with her, gazing at her, as she focused on the screen. He loved the serious expression she gave sometimes, she could be very business minded and her realistic and practical side shone through when she was focused on a task. Eve had many sides to her, all of them good in Julian’s eyes, when she had to be serious, she knew just how to act and when she wanted to have fun, her playful, sweet side shone through. She has such an amazing innocence about her; he loved everything about his beautiful Eve.

“Julian?”

“Yes dear.” He said putting his arm around her.

“I like this one, what do you think?” she said moving the screen towards him.

“Oh Eve, that does look very cute.”

“Cute Julian?”

“Oh God, not too manly sounding right Eve?” he said laughing.

“It’s just funny to hear you, the great Julian Crane saying a house is cute.”

“I know, but I could see us in a place like that, you and me and baby makes three.” He said kissing her neck.

“Now I can’t concentrate on looking with you doing that.”

“There will be plenty of time to look later, what do you say we take a break?” he said winking.

“I just got here.” Eve said.

“Alright then, I will be a good boy.”

“So do you really like this place then?” she asked.

“Yes, let’s check it out then.”

The next day, they met with the realtor.”

“It’s really a lovely home, a very good price as well and so spacious, which I am sure you may need with your little one on the way.”

“I agree and we may be having lots more.” He said smiling devilishly.

“Well in that case, I would say this house would be great, it has four bedrooms and this room could be a nice play room for your baby.”

“Yeah and the sun would come through that skylight and the picture window. I want a place where I can put a rocking chair so I can read to the baby with lots of light.” Eve said.

Julian smiled at the thought of Eve reading to their little one like that, what a wonderful mother she was and would be once more. It was fantasy turned reality. So many times, he wondered what their life would have been like if they had raised their first born. Although, he was grown up now, it made him very sad to know what he and Eve missed out on. But this was their second chance and they were going to raise this baby right, with all of the love in the world. Although, it was two decades later, they were given this chance to be the parents they should have been.

“Would you like to see the master bedroom?” the realtor asked.

“Oh yes, lead me to it.” Julian said excitedly.

Eve playfully slapped him on the arm, knowing exactly where his mind was, typical man.

“Wow, this is huge, and oh my God, a Jacuzzi tub, I have died and gone to heaven.” He said squeezing Eve around the waist.

“Must you relate everything to sex?” she whispered.

“Of course dear, I wouldn’t have it any other way.” He said teasing.

“Would you please excuse us for a minute? I need to talk to Julian.”

“Of course, take your time.” The realtor said.

“What is it my sweet, am I being too perverted?” he said smiling.

“No Julian, it’s not that, but is it really necessary to have a house with four bedrooms and a Jacuzzi off the bedroom?” Eve asked.

“Eve, I know it seems a bit fancier than what we planned, but just think about it, you come home after a long day of caring for the patients, okay not that it’s not rewarding, but say you are stressed out or something. You can come home and relax your muscles in a nice bath and I could bring you your favorite coconut foam bath.”

“I don’t know.”

“Sweetheart, we need something comfortable, yet simple, this isn’t that bad really. Besides, we don’t know how large of a family we are going to have.”

“I am not getting any younger here Julian.” She said smiling.

“Well, then, perhaps, we better not waste any time after this baby is born, if you know what I mean?”

“Excuse me?”

“I am just playing honey, but seriously, look at that window you liked downstairs, you said it was a perfect spot for a rocking chair right? The point is I like it, but it’s your decision.”

“I think you would like a shack as long as there’s a bed in it.” She said laughing.

“Eve, you surprise me sometimes, but anyway, this baby will have the upbringing even I always wanted, they will be loved by us, we will instill good values into our child, believe me.”

“Okay, call the lady back then.”

“We would like to make an offer if we could.” Julian said.

It wasn’t long after talking to the realtor, that they learned that the house was theirs. Julian was so ecstatic, he just couldn’t believe it was finally happening, a place to call his own with Eve. He truly never thought he would see the day.|

“Julian, are you sure we can afford this? I mean sure we can cover it now, but what about the other expenses and getting everything for the baby? And there’s also…”

”Darling, you worry far too much, believe me, we are more than covered. I love how practical you are, but if we didn’t have the money, I would tell you Eve, besides from what I can get for the mansion, we will be financially stable.”

“I don’t mean to question you like that, it’s just that even if I am a doctor, and I have worked hard to be financially stable Julian. I mean you had the money, I had to work for it, not that I am complaining, but I really do know the value of a dollar.” Eve said.

“And that’s fine dear and I love you for it, you are not greedy, you never have been which is another reason why I love you so much, you are with me, regardless of my money. But you care so much and want our baby to know what it’s like to work for it, I think we do appreciate everything much more if it’s not handed to us, at least that is how I feel nowadays Eve.”

“Yes that is true, this is going to be some adventure isn’t it Julian?”

“The best adventure anyone could ask for, it won’t be long until we can move into our new place Eve, I can’t wait. Oh and perhaps you will want to go furniture shopping, we don’t have to take all of this crap in the mansion.”

“You think its crap Julian?”

“Oh honey, it’s just that Rebecca picked out half of it and her taste is all in her mouth. If you look at her wardrobe, it’s only fair to say her taste in furniture is just as tacky.”

“Julian!” she said hitting his arm.

“It’s true, I would prefer to buy all new things, well except for the things I do like, but we should pick out stuff together, that way we both like it.” Julian said.

“That sounds great, okay we will plan for that as well.”

The days passed and it was moving day. It seemed like everyone in Harmony came out to see Julian move out and the new owners move in. A lot of people were surprised Julian was going, but he didn’t care, he had so many bad memories there, it was time to make new and happy ones with Eve. She unpacked her things, loving all of the new things they had picked out. She was quite pleased with her kitchen, she loved to cook and Julian wanted to pitch in as well, so she was going to teach him some more. Everything was just right; they had picked purple as the main colour throughout the house, in different shades. Eve sat on the stool in the kitchen and Julian brought over two wine glasses and handed one to her.

“Honey, I can’t drink remember, the baby.” Eve said.

“Oh no, it’s non-alcoholic wine, but I figured it was close enough to the real thing, you could pretend.” Julian said.

“Oh thanks.”

“Here’s to you Eve, the love of my life and to our little one and to many happy times together.”
 
 
 

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