I sat tense in the back seat of the car. Elijah had his arms around me as our driver drove us to the court house.Two and a half hours had passed since I helped my husband with his necktie, and the two of us left our mansion.We did eat out just like Elijah had promised we would. I was able to force myself to relax as I was sharing breakfast with my wonderful and attentive husband, but the second I realized that it was time for us to go to the court house, I started getting nervous again.Eating such a large portion of sweet pancakes and a full glass of milk might have been a big mistake because I felt like I was going to throw up.The feeling in my chest almost felt like I was on a scary ride at the amusement park that was shooting me up to the sky before I plummeted down to the ground and then back up to repeat the same process over and over again.It was a very sickening feeling, hence, the need to throw up."Just keep holding on to me, Love. I'm here for you." Elijah said, forcing
I felt kisses all over my face.What a great way to wake up in the morning.I pealed my eyes open and glanced at my husband with a smile stretching my lips.Ah, the gorgeous smile on his face made me want to faint. I reached up and tapped my pointing finger on my lips, making Elijah chuckle.He leaned down to press his lips against mine, giving me a sweet good morning kiss."Good morning." He said after he pulled away."Good morning." I whispered in a very small voice.The smile that spread across his face was proof of how right my decision was to go through with the surgery Doctor Morgan recommended.Six months after our beautiful baby girls Violet and Rose had been born, I had decided that it was time for me to go through with the voice box treatment.As always, Elijah was super supportive, as were everyone else in the mansion.Doctor Morgan helped me with the preparations for the surgery while the doctor who would perform it flew in just for my treatment.The old doctor warned me th
Ella Williamson...It felt like I was getting choked. The silence in the room was threatening to swallow me whole.The wait was killing me.My shaky fingers made their way up to my neck, brushing the silk scarf tightly wrapped around it, covering the hideous scar.The color of the silk scarf and the dress I was wearing did great to offend me. It was cruel of them to force me to wear white a day after my father's death. I wasn't even allowed to go to his funeral, which was a few hours ago.The wedding dress felt tight against my body, making it harder for me to take a deep breath to calm myself.I glanced at the full length mirror standing infront of me even though it was extremely hard for me to look at myself.I looked like a woman who was ready to walk down the aisle and marry the man of her dreams. Only, this was a nightmare.My father's wish was for me to marry in to a good family, one that would be able to take care of me and my family. Offers of marriage used to pour in wh
My knees were shaking. My heart was beating in my chest like it had never before.Standing in front of Elijah Smith was harder than I'd expected it to be.I kept my eyes planted on his blood red tie, refusing to lift them to meet his gaze.The second my grandpa handed me to the man, I tried to look calm and collected but I knew I was failing to do so.Being in his presence alone made me want to pass out.Elijah, one of the most feared business man in the city, had my hand in his as the Priest tried to make him repeat the vows. The man standing in front of me made no attempt to follow the Priest's words, creating a very tense and awkward atmosphere.The Priest, realizing that saying the vows was not going to happen, he immediately proceeded to the main statement.I tried to distract myself from him touch, but it was getting harder with each passing second. I couldn't stand the touch of a person let alone a man his size and reputation.I refused to look up at him, but I could feel his c
I walked backwards to avoid his out stretched hand. But I was only able to take three steps back before I fell in to his grip.Elijah grabbed me by my arm and pulled me to him, not giving me a single space to move away."When I ask you a question, you give me an answer. Okay, Ella?" He whispered in a dangerous tone.Clearly, he knew my name. Elijah was merely playing a game with me.I aggressively nodded my head as I tried to rip my arm out of his grip, which made him hold on to me even harder."I do not tolerate disobedient people. So for your own sake, I advice you stop angering me."I stayed still after listening to his warning. I kept my eyes on his blood red tie. Other than the tie, Elijah was all in black, looking like the angle of death himself.After giving me a final warning squeeze on my arm that made me bite my lower lip, Elijah finally let me go. But he did not move away from me.Elijah stood tall in front of me, intimidating me with his large figure. I bowed my head furt
I was startled awake by a soft knock on the door.Pealing my eyes open, I glanced at the locked door from my hidden position in the large bathtub.The soft knock continued on the door and I wondered what would happen if I just refuse to open it. The previous night, the door was tried twice more and I kept myself hidden in the bathtub as I watched the door knob turn. I was lucky enough to be left alone last night. Elijah didn't demand my return to the bedroom. I was not able to willingly walk out of the bathroom on my own, so I settled for the bathtub.I slowly raised my head from my forearm and grabbed the back of my neck with my right hand. My muscles were sore from sleeping in an awkward position, but I wouldn't have it any other way.The soft knock continued for a few more seconds before it stopped."Mrs. Smith?" A soft and frail voice called out from the other side of the door.That is definitely not Elijah's voice."Mrs. Smith, are you alright? Should I get a spare key if you
I was hungry. The scent of the amazing food stretched out in front of me made me salivate. It reminded me that I didn't have anything the previous day. And the day before that, I ate too little.I reached for my fork, ready to dig in. But I stopped when another man walked in to the dining room."Mr. Smith..." The man called out, grabbing all of our attention.The man was dressed all in black except for his shirt. He had sunglasses on and a wired earphone going up from the side of his neck and in to his left ear. It doesn't take a genius to know that this man is a bodyguard. But unlike any other bodyguard I have encountered, this one looked dangerous. Maybe it was his dark aura, or maybe it was the thick scar running up his left cheek and disappearing in to his sunglasses. Either way, the man's presence terrified me."Piglet is here to see you." The man informed, causing Elijah and Cane to frown."Send him away." Elijah ordered before he picked up his knife.Piglet? Isn't that the s
I swallowed thickly as I looked in to the second suitcase. There were a few items at the bottom of the second suitcase, one of which was my phone. The notebook with only three pages used was also laying at the bottom, along with some pens. The notebook had a small white paper peeking out of it, as if someone left it there for me to see.There were also a few charms and necklaces, ones' I have never been able to wear. Even if I do force myself to wear one, it was always hidden under the scarf of the day.My phone, the notebook and the pens were not the ones' that made me freeze though. It was the picture frame that held the one precious photo I've ever owned.The only family picture we took laid at the bottom of my suitcase, staring up at me. It was the first and last time our family took a picture.My father Custo, my mother Julia, My older brother Eliot, my twin sister Elizabeth, my grandfather Alber and myself all looked like a one big family. Even though I was the only one smili