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Chapter Fifteen
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“Bye Ella” I say waving to her as she gets into the car, “are you sure you don’t want me to drop you off at home?” She asks, concerned.I shake my head, “it’s fine, also it’s not convenient for your driver and our houses are in opposite directions”. She smiles, “alright then, let me know when you get home” she says, waving as they drive off.I’ve always wondered why Ella chooses to take the train when her parents can afford to send a car and a driver. Every time I ask her, she says that she’d rather spend that time with me.Most people don’t know that she’s from a very rich background because of how she acts and dresses. The only people that know are Rita and I and we have vowed not to tell anyone.My mind goes to the conversation that I had with Rita today, I just didn’t realise that she thought about me in that manner. I considered her my friend and I thought she did too.David’s car comes into view, stopping a distance from me, “Good afternoon” I say in a low voice, as I enter the c
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Lena’s POVI patiently wait for David in the sitting room as he gets his keys from the bedroom, “are you ready?” He asks, walking down the stairs.I nod my head feeling slightly embarrassed after I cried like a baby in front of him, “yeah I am”. “Alright, let’s go” he says, holding the door open for me. “Thanks” I say, walking ahead of him and into the car. We are heading to the clothes stores, David intends to fully change my wadrobe and while we are there we’ll get our measurements fitted for the wedding which is some days from now to be specific this Saturday.It’s going to be a hectic week for me seeing that I have my graduation on Friday and a wedding to prepare for on Saturday. But David has promised that it’ll be no stress, all I have to do is to show up at the wedding, as he has hired people to take care of that.“So which store are we going to?” I ask, my eyes fixed on the streets, trying to guess where we are headed.“We are going to Spark’s clothing stores” he says, his e
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“Lena, we’ve lost all our wealth, all of our fortune’s gone” mom sobs loudly. “Another nightmare” I mutter under my breath as I sit upright in bed, grabbing a glass before pouring myself a glass of water.It’s weird that I still have these dreams, seeing how long ago this happened. Every night I cried and hoped my parents were just playing a cruel prank on me. But as time passed by, I realized that this was our reality.My eyes roam across the room as I take a sip of the water. My sisters Carla and Dora are softly asleep on their beds, causing a sigh to escape from my lips. I wouldn’t want to wake them up, they should sleep some more seeing the amount of chores we had to cover yesterday.Dragging myself out of bed, I place my feet into my worn out cotton slippers, nothing like how it looked when it was first purchased. Another sigh escapes my lips as I remain transfixed on my slippers, my thoughts running wild.“Another day” I shake my head, pulling myself out of my thoughts. “Snap ou
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“Don’t forget to turn off the lights, you know we can’t afford the bill” I shout to Clara as I run out of the gate not waiting for her response. I have approximately 5 minutes to get to the train station in time or I’d be really late for class.Coupled with my skillful running, many years of ballet and the fact that the train station is a short distance from my house, I make it to the station in three minutes. The sight that meets me is nothing I haven’t grown used to, hundreds of people clamouring as they wait for the train to arrive.Eww, I’ll never use a train. The only means of transportation I use by road is a private car. Why will I use a dirty train when my family is rich enough to hire a driver and a car for me.My lips form into a smile as I remember the stupid things I said when I was much younger, before the world slapped me right in the face. “This must be Karma” I mutter in a daze as I watch the crowd.Someone rushes past me, hitting me in the process which causes me to s
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The school is in a buzz, there’s more chatter than there usually is. You can literally feel the energy on campus, people are budding with excitement.“Do you know what’s going on?” I ask Ella, turning to face her. She shakes her head silently chewing her cinnamon sticks.“Give me a second” she says, running off leaving me all by myself. I sigh, “I’ve told her several times to stop doing that” I mutter, remaining rooted to the spot knowing she’ll meet me back here in some seconds.Glancing up I notice her running towards me, “David Carter is having his 35th birthday today” she manages to say in between breaths.“Here” I say, handing her a bottle of water, “you really should stop running around campus. You’re a grown woman, and grown women walk not run” I scold.She rolls her eyes, “didn’t you hear what I just said, David Carter is having his 35th birthday today”“Yeah, there was so much bustling around the house today” Rita says, joining our conversationElla crosses her arms, “how cou
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David POV“We are heading to my parents place” I say to the chauffeur before signalling to him to wind the glass up, creating a private space for me as we head to my parents place, one of the many perks of owning a limousine.My phone buzzes, my assistant Raymond reminding me that today is my day off. He must think I have dementia because this is the fourth time he has reminded me in the span of two days to not come to work. Some can even classify it has a subtle warning, but he’s the only one I’d accept that from, seeing how far we have come together.The glass rolls down, Edward peeking behind the wheel, a rigid smile on his face as he faces me, “we have arrived at your parents home”.I nod, “thank you Edward” I say, stepping down from the car as he holds out the door for me. “You don’t need to wait for me, I’ll see you later this evening at the event” I say, walking towards the door, without waiting for a response.“Good morning Sir” the maid says, smiling from ear to ear, “happy b
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David’s POV“Hi David” an unfamiliar voice says, my eyes scan her face for any sign of recognition, but nothing comes to mind.“I’m Daniella” she says, her hands obstructing my view as she pushes her hand out in the hope of a handshake. “David” mom calls out, waving me over, “come here, there’s someone we want to introduce you to”.I smile, grateful for the interruption, “please excuse me, I’m needed elsewhere” I say, leaving her hand hanging in the air as I walk away from her.“Is something the matter?” I ask, joining the group. Asides my parents, I notice two ladies, one who looks to be in her late 20's, her face ringing a bell though I can’t place where I know her from and the other in her early 50’s.“Hello” I say, exchanging handshakes with them, acting like the gentleman I was brought to be. “I feel like I know you, is there a chance that we’ve met before?” I ask, my eyes pinned on the lady in her late 20’s. Mom chuckles, “Don’t tell me you don’t recognize her?”. I smile, turn
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Lena’s POVMy eyes are fixed on the gate of “The Manor” the estate owned by David, as I nervously chew my lips awaiting the return of David.Though I’ve meticulously thought out my plan on addressing him I can’t help but feel nervous at the reception I’ll receive. Anyone would feel nervous in my shoes but I have no other choice but to take this opportunity. If I miss my chance now, I may never get an opportunity to approach him.The black limousine drives towards the gate and like a person possessed I run towards the gate, my hair flying in all directions. In a state of panic I stand in between the car and the gate and in that moment I realise that my thought out plan is not as thought out as I’d like it to be.For starters I’d like to look presentable in front of Him, not that I’d like him to take an interest in me but he should at least think that I’m sane.The glass rolls down and David’s face is revealed, a look of anger and disgust is etched in his face as he looks at the thing
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Lena’s POVI patiently wait for David in the sitting room as he gets his keys from the bedroom, “are you ready?” He asks, walking down the stairs.I nod my head feeling slightly embarrassed after I cried like a baby in front of him, “yeah I am”. “Alright, let’s go” he says, holding the door open for me. “Thanks” I say, walking ahead of him and into the car. We are heading to the clothes stores, David intends to fully change my wadrobe and while we are there we’ll get our measurements fitted for the wedding which is some days from now to be specific this Saturday.It’s going to be a hectic week for me seeing that I have my graduation on Friday and a wedding to prepare for on Saturday. But David has promised that it’ll be no stress, all I have to do is to show up at the wedding, as he has hired people to take care of that.“So which store are we going to?” I ask, my eyes fixed on the streets, trying to guess where we are headed.“We are going to Spark’s clothing stores” he says, his e
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“Bye Ella” I say waving to her as she gets into the car, “are you sure you don’t want me to drop you off at home?” She asks, concerned.I shake my head, “it’s fine, also it’s not convenient for your driver and our houses are in opposite directions”. She smiles, “alright then, let me know when you get home” she says, waving as they drive off.I’ve always wondered why Ella chooses to take the train when her parents can afford to send a car and a driver. Every time I ask her, she says that she’d rather spend that time with me.Most people don’t know that she’s from a very rich background because of how she acts and dresses. The only people that know are Rita and I and we have vowed not to tell anyone.My mind goes to the conversation that I had with Rita today, I just didn’t realise that she thought about me in that manner. I considered her my friend and I thought she did too.David’s car comes into view, stopping a distance from me, “Good afternoon” I say in a low voice, as I enter the c
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“Hey there” Ella says, jumping out of nowhere. “How many times have I told you to stop that, I almost hit you” I say, pulling her into a hug.“I think I’d bear a beating just to scare you” she smiles. I roll my eyes, “you’ll never learn” I say, walking at a slower pace.“So…” she says, her eyebrows raised at me as she scrutinises my face, “did you parents get their wealth back or something?” She asks.“What?” I reply, confused, “Ella if we got our wealth back, I think you’d be one of the first people to know” I chuckle.“Why did you ask?” I ask, stopping in my tracks as I turn to face her. She shrugs, “I saw you get down from the latest G Wagon at the school gate so I just assumed” she says, then goes quiet as she bites her lip.“Wait don’t tell me that you…” she trails off, “tell you what?” I ask, looking at her inquisitively.She shakes her head, “okay, okay I really don’t want to assume things so please can you tell me what’s going on here”“Umm” I reply, thinking about whether to
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I quietly push the door open, sticking my head in for a sign of David in the room but he’s not there. I heave a sigh of relief at his absence, “I wonder how I’m going to deal with this every morning” I say to myself, as I walk out of his room and into the hallway.“Please where’s the way to the dining hall?” I ask one of the maids passing by. “I’ll guide you” Clara says, dismissing the lady, “thanks” I say, walking closely behind her.“Do you know where my husband is?” I ask, as we walk to the dining hall. She nods, “I do, he’s in the dining hall and he’s been waiting for you to join him for breakfast” she smiles.“I was just on my way to wake you when I found you in the hallway” she says. “Waiting for me?” I mutter.She chuckles, hearing me, “yes he was” she says, pushing the door open, letting me into the dining room.“Thank you Clara” I say, before walking towards David. “Good morning David” I say with a smile, “how was your night?” I ask.He stands to his feet, “Good morning my lo
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My suitcases are given to the maids to carry, and David and I enter the house. “This is Clara” he says, a young lady walking towards me, “Good evening ma’am” she greets.“She’ll be your personal help” he says, walking past her. I nod, keeping close to him as he shows me around the house.“I suppose you’re tired, so Clara will show you the rest of the house tomorrow, and I’ll show you to your room”He pushes the door open, revealing a dark grey groom, built with excellent mahogany. “This is beautiful” I exclaim, taking in the beauty of this room.“Is this where I’ll be staying?” I ask, noticing the room seems to be presently occupied by someone. He shakes his head, “this is not your room, this is” he says, pushing open a door, revealing a lilac themed room with dark coloured bedding and furniture.“Connecting rooms? So we are only separated by a door” I say, he nods. I shake my head, “I’m not sure I’m a big fan of this, is it possible for me to get a different room” I say, walking arou
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Mom looks at me, tears streaming down her eyes as she walks away from me, my siblings rush to her side as they all take turns looking at the certificate.“Are you joking Lena?” Daniel asks, his voice booming. I look him in the eyes, “I’m married now Daniel and you all will just have to accept that” I retort, my eyes softening as I look at my dad who’s busy comforting my mum.“I’m sure there must be a reason behind this, Lena won’t just do this” I hear dad say to her. Mum wipes her teary eyes, “why did you do this? Did you not think we’ll support you in your choice? Were you planning on eloping and had some pity after giving it a thought”“Mom…” I manage to say, before being cut off by the doorbell. “I’ll get that” I say, dashing to the door, giving me an opportunity to leave the stressful environment I just created.“Sorry we aren’t not in the position to have visitors, please come another time” I say as I open the door.“I guess the big reveal didn’t go as planned,” David says. I loo
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I spent the entire time at school thinking about how to bring up the subject of my marriage to my parents. Different ideas have come to mind but the end results aren’t too good. I’ve even imagined my mother slapping me right across the face though she’s never raised a hand to me but I’m pretty sure this is good enough reason to get slapped.“I’m home” I sigh, pushing the large door at the entrance as I walk into the dimly lit sitting room. “How are you honey” mom says, a smile lighting up her face at the sight of me.I force a smile, “I’m good, there’s something I need to tell you guys” I say, taking a seat opposite her. She looks at me inquisitively like she’s going to prod further, but she looks away and calls for the rest of the family.“What’s wrong” dad says, walking into the sitting room, “yeah I was just about to get some sleep” Daniel says, rubbing his eyes.I stop myself from rolling my eyes, seeing that I need all the support that I can get. My sisters Carla and Dora walk
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Lena’s POVMy eyes flash to my phone screen, the name David Rome appearing on the screen. Without thinking too much, I pick the call. “Hello” I say, suppressing a smile, still feeling excited at the decision we reached yesterday.Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’ll be marrying David Rome of the Rome family, yes I closely watched him but I never thought it’d really happen.I know it’s not a love marriage, but that’s what make me even happier. I didn’t have to deceive him into falling in love with me, though I doubt I can and he knows my conditions and I know his, conditions that I don’t mind fulfilling.“Good morning” he replies, his deep voice resounding from the other line, “we need to meet up at the marriage office today, to get our marriage registered”“Today?” I ask, completely shocked. I knew we were going to get married, I just didn’t know it’d be this quick. I was expecting family introductions, then a wedding being planned.“You don’t want to?” He asks, his voice sound
