‘’Meet me at the roof top in ten minutes.’’ Jason told her. Ella nodded wordlessly and he pulled away, and then he was gone.
Her excitement coupled with her nerves was not a very good feeling at all; her heart is racing and her palms are clammy. She glanced around the room but Dylan was nowhere in sight, and so was Bryan, Dominic and Ethan. Without a moment’s hesitation, she darted out of the room.
Where was the rooftop? She couldn’t find it. Ella was frustrated. She’d been going around in circles searching the halls frantically, her smoky grey eyes darted back and forth contemplating until she spotted the steel door at the far end which had the word
‘’What do you want to talk about?’’ Dylan queried with little interest, striding across the huge posh spacious office to the desk and pouring himself a glass of scotch not bothering to offer Bryan one. ‘’What was that about?’’ Bryan asked suddenly.Dylan turned to face him while perching on the edge of the desk sipping his drink leisurely. His face a blank mask. ‘’What? You didn’t tell me you wanted one.’’ He replied, evading the question. ‘’You know that’s not what I’m talking about Dylan, you two looked like you were about to rip each other’s throat.’’ &n
When she joined the party again, they all carried on like nothing happened and it frustrates Ella that Dylan was in no mood to listen or even talk to her. She felt his withdrawal even as he clasped her hand in the crook of his arm as he introduced her to some of their guests.She soon joined her family and their playful banter help ease the guilt she was feeling. They drove back home in silence and each time she attempt to speak he was quick to put her off so she decided that it’d be better to talk without an audience so as they reached the top of the stairs, Ella called ‘’Dylan.’’ When he turned around, his eyes lingered on hers for a moment his expression was inscrutable. ‘’We need to talk.&r
‘’Ready?’’ Ella looked at her father with a forced smile and offered a curt nod. She couldn’t say a word because the lump in her throat was quite gigantic she couldn’t seem to breathe through it properly. Placing her hand in the crook of her father’s arm, she inhaled deeply before the huge double doors of the church flew open to an insanely expectant faces. She released a shaky breath, all of them strangers to her except Lani, her mother and Kristina and then there was the heirs; Bryan, Dominic, Jason, and of course Ethan whose eyes pierced into hers in disapproval. She could never guess why he’s against her, they only met at the engagement party. &nb
Ella stared blankly at her reflection on the wall mirror; she was beautiful no doubt and she could hardly recognise the woman before her. But behind that exquisitely high crafted cheekbones, full lips and gorgeous eyes lied a dark, dark heart full of pain, frustration and misery. It had only begun to dawn on her that she was finally bound to Dylan Vergara for a year and half and only now was she feeling the full impact of what she’d signed up for.You’re doing it for your family. She inhaled deeply and exhaled after her little pep talk. She caught Jason’s reflection behind hers.‘’Jason!’’ Ella felt the tension slowly ebb away. She wanted to hug him but she didn’t want to be on the receiving end of Dylan’s wrath. A bitter taste formed in her mouth when she thought of that night.She loathed herself for yet again allowing herself to fall for Dylan’s seduction. Maybe turning her away t
Ella sat fuming in her seat on the private jet that Dylan had all but shoved her into along with Idad. Dylan hadn’t spoken to her after he told her to get changed and meet him downstairs and afterwards he had made a spectacle of them by kissing her in front of the entire guests as if to prove a point. Ella was furious at him but was more furious at her own body for betraying her at that moment, blatantly arching into him and wanting more than just the ravishment of her mouth.The guests hooted and oohed. Dylan who had seemed oblivious of everything led her out of the house amidst the cheering crowd. She could already see the headlines: Dylan Vergara eager to Whisk his new bride to their secret honey moon destination. He had carefully placed his hand at the base of her spine as he stowed her towards the waiting corvette.‘’Are you alright, you seem awfully quiet?’’ he asked a moment later but Ella ignored him and gazed out of the window. He had the galls to ask h
Quick greetings were exchanged between Dylan and the staff while Ella admired the beauty before her. It was almost like Villa Vergara but with a touch of gold. Ornate paintings hung beautifully on the walls. The roof above was thoughtfully crafted with high ceilings. The floors were a sparkling set of marbles. By the left towards the end of the front door was a spiral staircase that led the way up.‘’Idad, show her upstairs.’’ Dylan said in a bored tone.‘’I want my own room.’’ Ella demanded in a whisper loud enough to be heard by him alone.‘’No.’’ he stated and walked away before she could protest.‘’So much for asking.’’ She muttered under her breath.‘’Come along now dear.’’ Idad held her hand as they made for the stairs.Ella saw two gangly maids whispering to each other while making calf-eyes at Dylan’s retreating figure. She rolled her eyes and snorted, he must have such a devastating effect on every red-blooded female–including you a voice in her head point
Wherever that source of comfort and warmth went she followed, snuggling closer and sighing in content at the tantalising scent that accompanied it. She hadn’t slept so soundly in a long time and she just wanted to stay that way for the rest of the day, but when a strong and muscular pair of arms draped around her, pulling her into what seemed like a chest and a good guess was, that was where the warmth was coming from.Confusion washed over her for a nano second before everything came flashing back but she couldn’t remember what happened last night. A low gasp escaped her lips as her eyes flew open almost immediately and she sat up, the abrupt action caused a painful pound in her head. She groaned quietly, and cradled her head before she took in the figure laying on his side beside her.Ella scooted away from him like he was some kind of plague and fell unceremoniously on her butt against the carpeted floor. She carried herself up with a mumbled c
‘’Are you alright, you look disturbed.’’ The question was the first indication she got that he was no longer on the phone and Ella couldn’t help but notice the genuine concern in his eyes.‘’I’m fine.’’ She dropped flatly, but the strain in her voice threatened to give her away.‘’No you’re not. Talk to me sweet heart.’’‘’Since when do you care about how I feel?’’ she retorted, her tone laced with venom.‘’You’re wrong, I do care…a lot actually.’’‘’Says the man who blackmailed me and threatened my family.’’ She gritted.Dylan scowled, he hated it whenever she brought that up. How could he win her over when she doesn’t trust him?‘’I’m not that bad, please don’t hate me.’’‘’I don’t want to talk ab