SerenaThe trip to London was engaging. Especially having Janet around to keep company. Harry was up for a surprise, he had no idea I was on my way. Driving into the city, I could barely know my way around. London had changed a lot and I have no idea why. I was only gone for a few…four years. The weather was sunny and I hated it. California was way better than this. " Are we there yet? Janet asked. I looked out the window, observing the surroundings. This was supposed to be the way but I wasn't sure. " I think it is. Perhaps I have grown worn out of the countryside, I can't remember. I sat back and thought for a while. " that the next turn to the right. The villa should be there."The driver did as I had told him and I was right. My stomach tickled, I still know the way after all. The driver stopped at the first entrance. "Who are you? What business do you have here?" a big man, dressed in a corporate suit stood at the gate, denying us the right to proceed. " Can you wind the gla
EleanorIt took me hours of thought and remuneration to figure it out. I have been used all my life. Thinking I had left the life of being used and abused, I'm currently in a worse situation right now. Nikki had gone to her room to talk with her fans online. Having Serena around was a threat." Eleanor, are you inside?" Mr. Harrison's voice pierced through the door. I kept mute. I didn't want to have anything to do with him anymore. I have done it all. He has kissed me, and had sex with me, what more is there to keep?If I had stayed at home and endured the abuse, I'd still have my pride. When I get dumped, the world would mock who I have become. People would talk and I'll end up in a worse position than I used to. I hugged my knees and rested my head on them. A good life is just never meant for me. "Are you asleep?" I could hear the nervousness in his voice, his heartbeat almost matched mine. " Eleanor?" "I'm not," I said softly. "How can I help?" His shadow shifted from the space
Eleanor" Please sit. You know we cannot make noises here." Lina swiped her hands through the back of her skirt as she adjusted and sat down. I had no idea why she had to bring me to the chapel of all places, perhaps this was her way of investigating." So, over there, Miss Lina. You said my family is involved in the disappearances of some women or children. Tell me, on what evidence is this charge emerging from?" I rested my hands on the pew." This has been a very long case, Mrs Tolstoy. Given that you have only but entered into the family a few weeks ago, I'll conclude that you know little of what is going on in there. Here." She handed me a newspaper-like paper and continued. "This was a newspaper that was released about ten years ago Mrs Tolstoy but of course, you weren't aware. Take a look. The Tolstoys were charged with murder and kidnapping. Children and ladies, young ladies disappeared at that time and all
ELEANORI changed into a lead crop top and matching pants. I used my black shades and glanced at the half-heart necklace that was lying on my neck. I have no idea how it would feel to see my stepmother's face again.*Jay drove slowly to my neighborhood. The rough scent of spring, I could perceive it again. The ground looked welcoming and appraising. That smell of moist soil. Jay stopped the car in front of my house. I took several deep breaths, I doubt I was ready to go inside."I am going to accompany you, Mrs Tolstoy. Be sure no harm would come to you." Jay was right. No harm can come to me, surely. I took a final sigh and tried to ignore the loud sounds that came from my heart.I stepped out and rang the bell. I straightened my dress and the door opened up. That devious face and evil aura, it was still with her. "Oh! What a wonderful surprise. You're welcome." Ste
Eleanor “Stop the car.” the curiosity bothering me wouldn’t allow me to just seat back in the car and do or say nothing. Jay glanced at me from the front mirror and fixed his focus back on the road. “I said stop the fucking car!!! Stop it! Just stop the car!” I screamed aloud enough for him to stop the car beside the road allowing the car to make a screeching sound. I jacked open the door and stormed outside. "Are you okay? Eleanor?" Jay asked rushing to meet me beside the door where I was pacing back and forth. " do I look okay to you? Huh? Okay, we should just have this conversation now. Tell me, what exactly is going on in that house? You would know. Did Mr. Harrison do that to my brother? What about August? I haven't heard from him in a very long time yet nobody would tell me exactly what is going on. Say something!""Please calm down and get back to the car. It is late and we aren't really in a good place to talk." I looked around. He was right, we were surrounded by bush and a
EleanorBlood rushed down my veins. My heart stopped for some minutes, giving rage to fill in. I closed my eyes and stood still. A hard punch in Serena's pretty face might just cool my anger. I bit a sigh not to get the husband of the house mad. I opened my eyes and turned to Serena with a witty smile. "Oh, I. I didn't know you were there. I wasn't expecting you." My eyes bit back to their interlocked fingers with Mr. Harrison kissing her neck. I looked away and grabbed the magazine that had fallen from my hand. I didn't realize when it fell, nor did I hear the sound. "I thought Harry had told you beforehand, I would be passing the night in this house tonight. he said he couldn't sleep-"" I get your point, Serena. It's nice to have you here. Now if you don't mind, I'd be off to my room. Have a lovely night." I rushed off to my room before she could reply to me. I glanced back a little as I walked to my room. Mr. Harrison carried Serena up like she was a princess and he was a prince
EleanorHaving a conversation with this man eased the tension in my chest. it was as if we'd known each other for a very long time. "So you see, horses aren't things to toy with." He had been explaining to me how the horses were dangerous, it was probably his way of scaring me, which didn't work out. I stared at the lonely horse again, I wanted to reach out to it. It felt as if he was calling on me like he needed this type of conversation."Can I, by any chance get to the carrol?" He stood up straight and sucked in a breath. His height was Intimidating, given the fact that I was a middle-height woman. "of course you can, given that you don't get into trouble. I wouldn't be accounted for that."He walked me through a small wooden door which led to the carrol. "If I may ask, who exactly are you? No lady, not maid ever made it to this place. Ever. Even the maids have no idea it exists. The people here never leave either, so, how are you able to find your way around the house?"I wasn't s
Harrison It was uncomfortable having Serena around but it was also a good way to make sure Eleanor keeps to her end of the bargain. I hated how Eleanor felt or how she responded to Serena's presence. What the hell was I thinking? I wanted Serena, I always did. Did she seem as cruel as everyone else does? I felt a little bit of regret when she ran to her room. She doesn't love me, I told her not to. It doesn't matter. She can't. I sank into the sofa and rested my head on my palm. I should visit the company. Having them both in the house wasn't comfortable enough for me. "What is wrong darling? You look pale. Are you thinking about something? Perhaps the company?" I turned to Serena who was playing with a grand piano in the art room. I was on the donkey, trying to paint something out of the ordinary. She must have noticed me stopping. "It's nothing you should care about." I was more of a secret artist. People barely see me with a brush. The tiny foot of her heels made a clasping no
The sound of "Here comes the bride" echoed through the church of St Paul. A lot of people were seated in the church, waiting for the bride to come around. Eleanor was in the changing room, fighting her corset with Lina."Damn, this is tight. I could have chosen a much better dress. All in the name of fashion. What if I fail to breathe and I faint in front of my husband? Ish.""If you fail to breathe, I will pour you water. Just in case.""Emill," Lina warned."What? Have you forgotten what she did to me on our wedding day? She hid my tie and made me use a bow tie.""And it was perfect but you don't trust your best friend. That is what is wrong with you. Anyway, if you pour me water, you would owe me 5 million dollars. I would collect it from you. I know you know that.""Eleanor, you still want to bully me on your wedding day? Jeez. People change, why didn't you?" Someone knocked on the door and Emil went to pick it up. "You're not supposed to see your bride before the wedding. They s
Writer's POVHarrison went back to his hotel and tried to think about what he could do for Eleanor. It was a hard task. He knew Eleanor wouldn't just agree to see him just like that. There was nothing he could think of buying that would be catchy to her.He went to bed, hoping the next day would be very good.*** Eleanor walked back and forth to the room. "Again, who invited Harrison? This isn't a joke. Why would one of you invite Harrison without my permission? Why?"Her mother sat on a chair, knitting stockings. "As much as I hate the boy, he still looks handsome. Did you ask him the type of cream he was using?""Mother, this is not funny. Do you know how I felt when I saw him? I was going to lose my mind. Why would you do such things behind my back?"No one was answering her. She sat in the chair, frustratingly shaking her leg. "Well, I think he's a changed person. I heard he built a house for orphans on the streets. It is also said that he is a good man and he let out all his slav
Writer's POVHe held the child's hands and looked around as she led him to a hallway. "Magny? Where are you? Come out now. We have a visitor, he says he bears annoying Harry's name."Harrison laughed. The child was something. He found the plastic horse on the ground. He bent down and showed her the toy. Tada" "Yay! You found Magny." She hugged him. That was when Harrison perceived it. "Thank you, Uncle Harrison. I'll see you later, okay?" She said and ran off. He stood still. He could never mistake it. She smelled exactly like Eleanor. Exactly like Eleanor, he was sure of it. Come to think of it, her hair was also gray and her eyes belonged to Eleanor. If he wasn't hallucinating, then he was running mad. He closed his eyes and turned around. "I need to get them now. Mia, nice, go find Harry. Look for him, I didn't say you should hide and seek…" he heard the voice and the clacking sounds of shoes coming his way. He quickly hid in a corner.The fact that he was there wasn't the probl
Writer's POV*Five years later*"Brother, look at this model. She also sent you a message and you still haven't replied. Why? Do you want to live like this forever? This isn't some Disney movie. I am married and you are not. People are talking," Nikki protested to her brother who was packing his bags. He wasn't paying attention to Nikki and he wasn't interested in doing so. "Brothers I am talking to you, do not ignore me.""Nikki. People are different. Some people love marriages…some don't. I don't. I need to get to the office. I am trying to lead by example."Nikki pursed her lips. "Is this because of Eleanor? Are you still punishing yourself for that? You know you deserve it but this is enough. It's been five years and you are not getting any younger. You need to find someone to get married to and have kids. Who would take care of your company when you are gone?"Harrison was dressed and tired of Nikki. He would do anything to drive her out of his house but he didn't want to push h
Writer's POVHarrison walked around the house, screaming and throwing things apart. How would he explain it to her? She wouldn't even want to hear him out. He was done. He had to accept the fact that he would never have her again. There was no magic for him to perform.*Two hours earlier*Harrison was mild and sad, wondering and planning how he was going to meet Eleanor and get the shit out of her. Someone knocked on his door. The guards opened. For a moment he thought it was going to be Eleanor but instead, it was her friend, Candy.He knew Candy was Eleanor's friend so he thought it would be easy if he sent Candy to Eleanor so that Eleanor would at least mind meeting him."Good morning Mr. Tolstoy. How are you?" Of course, he wasn't fine. All he wanted at the moment was to see Eleanor. "I am fine," he lied. "Eleanor isn't here at the moment and Jay already took his leave. I thought he told you all that?""Oh, dear. I wasn't sure about what he was telling me on the phone and why Elea
Writer's POVEleanor Carol dressed up in black. Luxury Black. She did her makeup and made sure everything was pitch black. She took her bag and headed out of the house. Her destination was a place she didn't want to visit but Emil just reminded her how brutally she was of that place. She entered Tolstoy's apartment. The guards didn't stop her. Every clicking sound of her shoes emitted danger. She wasn't smiling. She went in and went straight to the stables. She didn't care if Harrison was home or not. The moment she saw Magny, the horse neighed happily. I hadn't seen her for a long time. She smiled. At least something was still capable of making her smile. She related the horse. She was taking him home. She found the men that used to be there. They already knew her face so they let her be. Perhaps they had no idea Hendrix was in prison. She caressed the horse and calmed it down. It must have been so lonely staying there alone. There was no Hendrix to take care of him so she was goi
Writer's POV"Mother, you know you don't necessarily need to give Eleanor the princess treatment. You have no idea what she has done to me whenever I was with her in my house. Mother, I have PTSD. She is a scary person. Too scary," Emil grumbled and reported.He was done with his part of the chore and he wanted to sleep like Eleanor. He was just trying to be closer to Eleanor's mother. He understood why Eleanor had to take a break."You are trouble, Emil. If I were Eleanor, I would throw you something hard in the face. you would wonder why I did that to you. Do you want to sleep too or do you just want to disturb me?"Mother was done with her cleaning too, it looked like the whole house was back to being brand new. He followed Mother back to the sitting room. He just wanted to have some time with her. Emil didn't lie about the way she had been approaching and referring to him. When they were kids, she used to be a mother to both of them. She was strict and equally sweet. She would ca
Writer's POVSerena finally had peace of mind. She was back with her family and she had nothing to worry about. Liam was already in prison, nothing could threaten her any more. She felt a little pity for Eleanor. She didn't deserve what she got but Serena was still glad for their lives.This was the calm after the storm. She finished cleaning Jess's room and Eleanor's room. She had a lot to do there but with the music she was listening to, it was all a piece of cake.They all already had breakfast so she went to take her bath. Jess's room was nice and cozy. It was her room now. She had to decorate it the way she wanted and please. First, she needs to get Liam's card. She can't just sit and not gain anything from him just like that.After taking her bath, she called Anderson. She told him she would need his company to go and search Liam's house. Now that they know he has children although both kids were also in prison, they would be out soon and they would want to go and claim their fa
Writer's POVEleanor finally heard what she wanted to hear but why wasn't she happy? Why wasn't she rejoicing? A larger part of her was broken down, thrown into pieces. She regretted taking the case to court. She should have stayed and arrested Mary. She should have just found an alternative rather than being in so much pain to herself.With the things she just went through, she knew it would take her a very long time to love and be loved. She trusted Harrison. She believed almost everything he said, just to figure out he was the reason why she was going through everything she was going through and he was okay with it. He didn't say a word about knowing who she was but he did all along. She watched as Mary was taken away alongside her children. There was no difference in her facial expression. As for Hendrix, he walked majestically past. She trusted him too much too.She thought she had seen a friend but it backfired on her. Eventually, she was left with Emil, the only one who stayed