Eula gasped as Vegeta attacked her with a kiss. Trying to control herself she tried to push him away from her but he only tightened his hold as his tongue tried to get her to respond. Bulma was about to respond but Eula reminded herself that she is not to be fooled by this caveman.
Seeing the commotion, Anthony tried to remove Vegeta from his hold on Eula. Vegeta sensing another male trying to remove him from his mate, growled at Anthony. His primal instincts were taking hold of him.
Using Vegeta's distraction to her advantage, Eula spoke "Who are you and why are you making a scene here?"
The death glare that he was giving Anthony was replaced by confusion as he turned to his gaze to his 'mate'. "Don't you… Don't you remember me, Bulma?" Vegeta asked as if pleading.
She let a smile escape from her lips. "Sorry mister but wrong on both accounts. One, I don't remember you, two, I am not Bulma. Now beat it!" Eula screamed.
But the prince didn't bulge. How can she not be Bulma? She smells like her, she tastes like her. She looks like her. Everything is Bulma. "Did you lose your memory? I am Vegeta, your husband?"
Seeing all the people's eyes on them, Eula grabbed Vegeta on his arm and pulled him on the backstage. "Mister-whoever-you-are, I did not lose my memory and last time I checked I am single." Then she gave an amused laugh. "No man has tamed me yet."
Vegeta stared at her. Indeed she had Bulma's face but something is different. He met her eyes. It was cold. While Bulma's eyes were always warm or fiery, hers was just downright cold. But he remained unconvinced "Then prove it."
"Huh?" This time, she's confused.
"Prove to me that you're not Bulma. Show me your shoulder." Vegeta commanded. After all, there's no way that a bond can be removed.
Eula/Bulma was prepared though. Through a skin patch, she had it covered. But she needs to play her cards right. "As you can see one of my shoulders is exposed. Why do you need to see it anyway? What are you, a pervert?"
"Just show me your other shoulder and stop whining!"
"Fine." Bulma then nudged the strap on her shoulder and showed her shoulder to him. "There. Satisfied?"
His eyes widened. The mark was not there. "Y-you're… you're not her."
"No. If only you waited for several minutes then I would have introduced who I am!" Eula snapped. "I am Eula Veronica Landers."
"B-but…"
"I look like Bulma as I've been told all my life. Now, who are you and what the fuck is your business kissing me like that?"
"I… I thought…" Vegeta couldn't speak. He acted harshly. But who could blame him. Every single day, he hoped that he would get another chance to see Bulma. Even for a second. And when he saw this woman, he just couldn't help but feel her. Only this isn't Bulma.
"I know you thought I was Bulma."
"I am… Bulma's… husband."
She should have been an actress the way her eyes went wide and she gasped hearing her 'husband's' statement. "No way was she married. That doesn't matter though. Just keep your distance." Then she took hold of his collar, fixing it for him. After that she moved her lips closer to his ear. "Or if you want to kiss me again, make sure it's not in front of all these people." Eula seductively whispered as she heard him gasp. But she gave him no opportunity to answer and she went back to the stage.
Everyone was still there awaiting for Eula's return. When she did, they were all still stunned. Partly because of what happened and partly because of her resemblance from Bulma. Though some of them already knows the reason having seen the press conference she had.
"I would like to apologize for the interruption. That surprised the hell out of me and I was supposed to be EVL." She pronounced EVL as EVIL. "There were just some confusion but we had sorted it all out." Eula sighed. It was really difficult to explain what happened. She never counted on Vegeta to do that. "Anyway, just to introduce myself, I am Eula Veronica Landers, owner of Eula's Collections. Our products are fashions coming from Europe and US. I also personally design them and only got the best staff from all over the globe. As for my appearance, yeah I closely resemble Bulma Brief. For those who were not able to see my press conference, her father is my mother's cousin thus the resemblance." Eula saw people nod their heads. "Well, I've kept you all waiting long enough so let me thank you all for your attendance today and enjoy the show."
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Ayesa couldn't remove her eyes from the stage. How could she be alive? She didn't even notice when her lover left her side and rushed over the stage. All she knows is that Bulma came back from the dead. But that couldn't happen. It shouldn't. She's dead.
Then she heard it. She wasn't Bulma. Eula Veronica Landers. Her competition in her business. It calmed Ayesa little when she heard the woman's explanation. But still, she's another Brief. Another competition she must eliminate.
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Her explanation was reasonable but Vegeta still couldn't understand. Everything is Bulma only, she's not her. And what compelled him to make a fool of himself there?
Finally, he spotted Ayesa leaving. After Eula left him at the backstage, he waited outside for the pregnant nuisance. Vegeta couldn't leave her.
"What was that?" Ayesa asked him angrily.
"What did you see?" Vegeta asked back holding him temper for the sake of their child.
"You ravaging that woman! What's the fuck is wrong with you? You see someone that looked like your dead ex-wife and you go jumping on her? She is not Bulma! Bulma had been food for the sharks hopefully!"
In a flash, Vegeta had Ayesa on her throat. "Do not talk to Bulma like that, you hear?" Murder was on his eyes. How dare this bitch talk to his wife like that?
But Ayesa knows that Vegeta wouldn't harm her. "I will talk about that dead bitch the way I want to. And stop being a hypocrite Vegeta, you know for a fact that you pushed Bulma into killing herself!"
This was not the first time that Ayesa let Vegeta take blame for Bulma's 'death'. That would always get him into a fit that would make him leave her alone for days. And she needed those days to 'focus' on her 'pregnancy'.
"You're lucky you're pregnant with my child. If not, you would be more dead than Bulma." Vegeta let go of Ayesa. "Now leave before I do something I would NOT regret."
Ayesa left. For sure Vegeta would not be back for days. It would be months before she would 'give birth' but she has to figure out a way to have a child.
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"Aside from that 'antics' of that husband of yours, I think the event was a success." Anthony handed Bulma a glass of wine. They are alone in his living room silently celebrating the success of the night.
Bulma offered her friend a smile which he returned. "I know. Though Vegeta's actions caught me off-guard."
The smile that Anthony gave was now lost and replaced by a stoic face. "You handled him well Bulma."
"Thanks for your distraction though." She took a seat on the couch then motioned for Anthony to sit beside her. "Soon the two of them would pay."
Silence. Anthony was busy swirling his glass while Bulma was drinking the wine. Then after some moment, Anthony spoke. "Do you still feel for him?"
He noticed right away that Bulma tensed. Her glass hung in midair. "I would be lying if I say that I don't. I don't think few months of separation are enough for that love to go. Vegeta was my everything and I guess I didn't leave anything for myself."
This time, Anthony spoke raising his voice a bit. "After all the things he did to you? When will you let him go?"
"I was never ready to let him go, Tony."
"But you don't have a choice now."
"I know. But I cannot just sleep and wake up the following morning no longer in love with him."
"So if he comes back crawling you will just say, 'it's alright, don't think about it' and accept him right back?"
"Of course not. What's gotten into you, Anthony?" Finally, Bulma asked. They never talked like this before.
Anthony sighed instead. "I'm sorry, B. It was wrong of me."
A hand gently rubbed his arm. "Don't think about it. Perhaps today's events were just tiring to both of us. Let's call it a night and proceed on our plans for tomorrow." Bulma said as she gently kissed his cheek and headed to her room.
Anthony, now all alone, sighed heavily. How can he tell her what he feels for her when her heart is still owned by the guy who broke her?
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Two months quickly passed and Eula's Collections are topping off the market surpassing Secret Passions by far. Eula couldn't be happier as everything goes according to her plans.
"Time to move on to our next plan, Anthony." Eula stated as they talk inside her office. "How's Secret Passions?"
Anthony didn't really need to go and work his ass as her assistant. Not that he's Eula's employee. He still runs Edwards Enterprises but he also wanted to help Bulma's plan for revenge. "Not good. Just this week, there's a 20% drop on their sales."
"Figured. This is really time to boggle up Ayesa's mind more."
"Are you sure about this, B? I mean, isn't it too early?"
"No. I've prepared for this. Make sure to schedule me a meeting with them tomorrow."
"Yes, lady boss. By the way you owe me three dinners now, B. You're always working your ass down."
"That many already?"
"Yeah. How about we go to the beach this weekend and you make it up with me."
"You just want to ogle me while I wear my swimsuit." Bulma teased.
"That's not a bad idea." He smirked as he left her office.
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Today, Ayesa would meet the savior of Secret Passions. Since Eula's Collections started, their market had been failing and she had to sell her stocks off. Right now, 73% of her company's stocks were sold off.
The room was filled by the board members. "Ladies and gentleman," Ayesa started. Vegeta was just staring at her absently. "our market went down by 20% this week. I need suggestions on how we can get it to rise again…"
Ayesa was cut off by the voice that came from the door. "I think this meeting is being led by the wrong person." Eula strolled over the boardroom followed by another guy.
"What the hell are you doing here?" Ayesa shrieked.
"Is that the way you talk to the largest stockholder of your company?"
Evidently, Ayesa was surprised. "What are you talking about?"
"Attorney Peterson, can you please explain." Bulma asked her company.
"Ms Eula Veronica Landers was able to purchase 51% of Secret Passions stocks while Ms Ayesa here only managed to maintain 27%. The remaining 22% are divided among the other stockholders."
"B-but how?" Ayesa stared wide-eyed to Ayesa.
Vegeta who returned to the present after seeing Eula enter the room spoke. "Stupid! You've been selling your stocks to anyone and this wench managed to purchase them away from these people."
"You are right…" she paused as if to think of his name. "Vegeta. Though I don't appreciate being called a wench." She strolled over and stood near Ayesa. "Anyway, I am here to have you guys vote. I could just take over this company but I want to give Ayesa here a fair chance. Now you've all seen how she handled Secret Passion and you've seen how my company, Eula's Collections had expanded in… two months. So I ask you, ladies and gentlemen, those who are in favor of Ayesa keeping the CEO position could raise their hands."
Out of the twelve people inside the room, only two raised their hands. "That's two for you, Ayesa. Now those in favor of me taking over, please raise your hands." All ten did. "I compliment all of you for making a wise choice. I will be taking over this company starting tomorrow. A formal gathering will be done Friday night to formally announce my take over." Then she turned to her lawyer. "Take note of it Peterson and make sure that everything is in order by next Friday night. You are all dismissed!"
Everyone left the room except for Ayesa, Eula and Vegeta. "You cannot do this bitch!" She had been controlling her seething anger but this time she cannot take it anymore. Ayesa raised her hands to slap Eula but the latter was quicker. She grabbed her on her wrist.
"I suggest that you do not do that. After all, I can… notify the police."
The spark on Eula's eyes didn't go unnoticed by Ayesa. Could it be that this bitch knows more about Bulma? No it couldn't be. Instead of answering, Ayesa left in haste as she recalled the events that lead to Bulma Brief's death.
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Saturday came and Antony along with Eula headed to the beach. Very few people are there considering that the beach could only be afforded by those who are rich thus making the two enjoy their time together.
Eula was wearing white bikinis, large sunglasses and a straw hat. Though very few people are there, the men's eyes were all on her initializing a grunt from Anthony.
"What's up?" Eula asked as she noticed Anthony's scowl when they took a seat on the beach chair.
"Those men are undressing you with their eyes."
Her laugh caused Anthony to become more irritated that he already is. Removing her sunglass, Eula instead inched her face closer to Anthony. "You're not jealous are you, Anthony." She said teasingly.
Anthony decided to take her bait and teasingly replied as well. "And what if I am, B?"
This caught Bulma a little off-guard. Sensing her discomfort, Tony smirked. "Well..." Bulma didn't know what to say.
"Well what, EVL?" His face was so close now and their lips are almost touching.
"Well…" Bulma's breathing was becoming hard. In a rush, she stood. "Well let's go and eat. I am starving."
Anthony didn't know what just happen but let her. But he could feel that there's something there. Perhaps he could make her love him the way he does.
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Two days later…
"Why did you invite me here?" Vegeta gruffly asked as he took the chair in front of Eula. He received a note from her asking him to meet her at this restaurant.
Eula smiled at Vegeta. She is now starting the second part of her plans. "I am just interested in your… ideas." She seductively said.
"Hmpf! What about it, woman?" Truthfully, he is having a hard time reminding his self that this woman is not Bulma.
"You don't really strike me as someone interested in fashion." Despite his gruffness, Eula maintained her sensual voice in talking to him. "And by the way, I believe you should call your boss Madam. But I will be lenient and let you call me Eula."
"I do not care what you're name is!" He said sternly. "And I do not have this interest in fashion. I am merely doing my job!"
"Calm down tough guy." She gave out a small laugh indicating that she wasn't the least intimidated by his attitude. Before she could speak again, the waiter arrived. "Get me the salad and red wine." Eula told the waiter.
"Get me everything except the leaves that this woman ordered. And some beer." Vegeta gruffly ordered.
"You sure are hungry." Eula commented as if shocked.
"I eat a lot." He just said.
Her eyes glinted seduction again as Eula focused on his onyx ones. "That gives you a lot of… stamina."
The hidden meaning of her words didn't go unnoticed by Vegeta. "Are you trying to seduce me woman?"
Another chuckle from Eula. "Why not? You're not a bad kisser."
Then Vegeta felt it. Her foot was gently massaging his leg under the table. "You better stop that woman."
But the blush on his face was seen by Eula. "I think you like it."
"Stop it." He said silently but sternly. "I will not be subjected to your foolish games."
"Games? Don't you see it, Vegeta. I am attracted to you." Eula then said with seduction in her voice. Her foot not trudging higher. "You're handsome, well-built, all-male… how could I not be attracted to you?" Then Eula leaned on the table inching closer to him. "How about you, are you attracted to me?" She boldly asked.
If Vegeta was uncomfortable, he didn't show it as his face still showed the usual scowl on it. "The woman is pregnant with my child. I suggest you stop this foolishness of yours."
Eula chuckled loudly but not enough for the other diners to notice. "You didn't say no, Vegeta." She gently bit her lower lip. This time, Vegeta's eyes showed hint of desire. "And what if she's pregnant? I never asked you to leave her, right?"
"You will stop this nonsense…"
"Why? Because if I don't you will throw me on this table and ravish me?"
Vegeta took a gasped. The way she looked tonight on that red mini-dress and thin lips made him want to do that. "Stop trying to seduce me, vulgar woman!"
"Why? It's fun. Are you afraid I will be able to do so?"
"I am not afraid of anything!"
"Really? I think you're afraid that you want me so bad. And you like bad girls don't you, Vegeta?"
"Shut the fuck up!" He said stressing each word. But damn if his pants isn't tightening.
Good thing their orders arrived. Another table had to be set just for the food that Vegeta ordered. "My, your appetite sure is huge."
"Hmpf. Unlike you. What are you, a worm? You are eating leaves." To Eula's surprise, he shoved a plate of steak on her direction. "Eat that. You are far too skinny."
Eula froze. A memory suddenly consumed her.
-FLASHBACK-
"Vegeta, the way you are consuming that much of a food would put an entire country into starvation!"
"Unlike you! Look at that leaves you are eating." Vegeta shoved a plate full of food into her. "That's why you are susceptible to those human diseases. I will not have you die of starvation."
Bulma smiled. In his own way, Vegeta just showed her that he cares for her. Sure he was never the one to tell her that he loves her or give her roses or tell her she's beautiful but his own way of letting her know she's important makes her feel she's the most important person in his life.
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"What happened to you woman?"
Vegeta's rough voice cut her from the memory. Instantly Eula felt agitated. "I… I have somewhere else to be." She took our her check book and wrote some amount. "Thanks for accepting the dinner, Vegeta. I shall go now."
Eula immediately left leaving a confused Vegeta. Why did she have to remember that when things are going according to her plan?