Chapter 4

It was a late Saturday night and Zac was unable to pick Evie up from work. Brushing off any thoughts she had, Evie continued to head to work, hoping to text Josh later to come pick her up. Evie stood in the doorway to the Art building.

"I'll be okay. Alex has left me alone for awhile. I'm sure tonight will be fine," she told herself as she walked inside.

Evie texted Josh as soon as she placed down her belongings.

'Hi, Uncle Zac can't pick me up tonight. Fancy meeting me at work and we can maybe spend some time at your place and catch a movie xx'

Evie put her phone away and started sorting out some sketches to put on display.

The end of the night came quick and Evie saw everyone pack up to leave. Her heart began to beat faster; she still had not heard anything from Josh yet.

Evie put down some supplies and checked her phone.

'Hi Eves, Sorry I can't meet you at work when you finish. Andy wants me to help him with some of his stuff, but Andy said he can drop me off at the diner at ten-thirty if you want to meet me there instead? Love ya xx'

Evie sighed reading the message: that left her having to get out as soon as she could: alone.

Maybe if I quickly finish up here I can rush out before Alex comes near me? Evie thought.

"Boyfriend or Uncle aren't coming tonight?" Evie startled as she heard the voice close behind her.

She turned around and was faced with Alex. Evie hadn't even realized he was behind her when she was reading Josh's message; he must have been reading it over her shoulder.

Alex smirked, "What a shame, now we can get to know each other a bit better and discuss art."

Alex brushed Evie's hair and she backed against the table.

"Just leave me alone. What you're doing is wrong!" Evie snapped.

Alex smirked, "Is that so and who is going to believe an innocent school girl over a highly successful art critic?"

Alex roughly grabbed Evie around the waist and leaned in closer to her.

"Alex: get off me," Evie protested, only receiving a smirk from Alex.

"Just remember I could ruin your entire career Evelyn, if you don't keep quiet."

Alex pushed his body up against hers and moved his hand down to the back of Evie's thigh. Evie was unable to move and had now frozen in shock; flinching at Alex's touch against her bare thigh.

Over the span of a few seconds Alex continued to feel up Evie.

"Alex stop!" Evie yelled while struggling.

"Relax Evie. It's all in good fun," Alex whispered.

Alex squeezed Evie's thigh and ran his hand up her skirt to try and touch deeper.

"Alex, let me go! Help!" Evie screamed.

Alex smirked. "No-one can hear you; it's just you and me here."

Alex brushed his fingers through her hair and Evie felt sicker by the minute.

Alex pushed Evie up against the table and unzipped his pants, pulling out his manhood.

"Look at my wonderful art Evie."

Evie turned her head away feeling disgusted.

"I know you want to. I thought you loved art Evie," Alex said in a devilish tone.

Evie attempted to push Alex off.

"No, stop it! That's disgusting!"

"Ah I see it. You expect me to help you and get you a good opportunity in your career and you can't even do one little thing for me."

Alex shook his head, insulted. Evie was beginning to feel guilty from Alex's manipulation.

If it hadn't been for him giving her this chance she would still be looking into art opportunities.

"Alex, get off! I don't want this!" Evie yelled as Alex continued to rub her thigh.

Losing focus from all Evie's struggles Alex put his manhood back in his pants, zipped up his pants and stood away from Evie.

"Fine, but don't come to me when you want something," Alex retorted.

Evie slipped away from Alex and grabbed her bag, quickly running out the door.

Evie ran into the darkness of the night; she had never felt so sick and dirty. She went there to learn and work, not be prey to that kind of harassment. Evie just did not know what to do; she felt alone.

Evie ran into the house.

"Hi Evie," Oscar called.

Evie rushed into the bathroom and scrubbed her body down.

He touched me and felt me up, even when I was uncomfortable. He knew I wanted the job but he took advantage of me. How could he do that? Maybe it is like he said and I've taken advantage of his generosity to help me? No...?

"Gosh I don't know," Evie mumbled as she let the water clean away the thought of Alex's hands on her body, but somehow it was not going to wash away what was on her mind.