Chapter 110

Elena’s POV:

I lay in bed all night long feeling excited that there would be a way for me to regain my freedom, but I wasn't happy that my father had taken everything away from me, and I knew fully well that he would refuse to help bail me out.

If he helped me out, he would also use me to do his business deals and transactions for the rest of my life, and I am happy I have regained my freedom from him. I can't go back to being used. Now I just need to figure out a way out to bail myself out and get out of this mess.

I lay awake in my bed and stirred. I could barely get enough sleep. I have been struggling to fall asleep, but it was very difficult. I couldn't get my mind to stop thinking.

I didn't want Alex to help me out with the bail. I do not want to be indebted to anybody. I want my full freedom. To start my life from scratch. That is exactly what I want.

I want to be able to stand up for myself and live my dream. Nobody would be able to stop me this time around. I will make sure that I put my family to shame.

I turned to the other side of the bed, squeezing my eyes shut and trying to get some rest. I didn't want to think about it anymore. I wanted to get some rest for myself and for my baby, but all I could see when I closed my eyes was Nicklaus's back as he walked away from me.

His face was dark, and he gave me a cold look. I remembered all the nights he would torture me and rain countless insults on me.

It was almost an hour of lying on the bed without falling asleep. I arose from the bed and dragged my heavy feet on the floor to the balcony for some fresh air. I needed to clear my head and think straight. Everything was becoming overwhelming.

I looked at the sky and enjoyed the cool breeze that caressed my skin. I placed my hands on my stomach and whispered, “I will make sure I take care of you with all that I have.".

Immediately, I heard my name from behind, which startled me. “Elena,” it called.

I quickly turned around to see Alex standing in the doorway to my balcony.

“Alex, you startled me. What are you doing here?” I asked.

“I couldn't sleep, so I decided to check on you,” he spoke, and he walked to join me close to the railings. “Who were you speaking to? I heard you speaking to someone,” he said.

I quickly removed my hand from my stomach and placed it at my side, “Talking to someone?” I asked, narrowing my eyes, “No, I was just singing. Don't mind me sometimes; I sing,” I chuckled, trying to brush it off.

“It's alright,” Alex said, looking at the sky.

“I can't wait for daybreak so that I can meet with Mr. Colelman and his lawyer,” he spoke.

I inhaled deeply when Alex spoke immediately, “Elena. You must know that paying off the bail won't be a difficult task for me to do. I just want you to get it off your mind. You do not owe me anything,” he said.

“Thank you so much, Alex, but you have more than enough for me. I honestly don't want to be a burden to you,” I said.

He rushed to me and gently cupped his hands on my face. "No, Elena. You are not.” He said. “Elena, I have loved you right from when we were kids, and I still love you very much. My feelings for you had not died. I want you, Elena,” he spoke. His voice was barely above a whisper.

I fixed my eyes on him, not knowing what to say. I have started developing feelings for Alex, but I was scared. I wasn't ready for love.

He leaned in slowly, and our eyes locked. I closed my eyes gently without saying a word and waited for his kiss.

He gently brushed his lips on mine, which sent chills down my spine, and our lips touched for a few seconds. I kissed him back, and our lips locked, then I hurriedly pulled away. Alex gave me a worried look.

“I'm sorry, Alex,” I said calmly and walked back into the room, trying to stay composed like nothing happened.

He followed me from behind, “Elena, what's wrong?” He asked; his voice was soft and gentle.

I didn't turn to look at him. I was scared he would see my eyes tearing up. “I just need to sleep. I am tired,” I spoke and lay on the bed.

Alex nodded his head. “It's fine. Have a good night's rest; I will take you to sleep,” he spoke and walked out of the room, closing the door behind him.

I watched him leave, and as soon as the door was shut, tears filled my eyes. I didn't know what to do. I burst into tears silently, and I kept sobbing.

I rested my head on my pillow, and tears streamed down my eyes. I am beginning to feel something for him, and now I hate myself already. I felt lost and alone.

With the way Caleb and Nicklaus left me heartbroken, I don't think I am ready to let Alex in. I just want to be there for my child. After a while, my eyelids became heavy; I slowly closed and drifted off to sleep.