Chapter 115

Elena’s POV:

Alex reluctantly moved from the doorway, and my eyes fell on Nicklaus standing outside. His eyes met mine, and they locked in his gaze. 

I didn't want to look at him, but I couldn't control my wondering eyes. I chocked. 

“Hey! Elena. Are you alright?”

Immediately Alex calmed me down, and he reached for my hand. I took in a deep breath and composed myself. Nicklaus took a step forward to offer a helping hand when I stopped him by raising my hands.

“I'm fine,” I said.

I stood straight and decided to face him. This time around, I won't be so timid again. I want to be bold. I have regained my freedom, and I have the right to stand up to whom I wish to stand up to.

I gave him a daring look as my blood was boiling inside of me. “What are you doing here?” I asked. 

Nicklaus didn't say a word; instead, he took another step further closer to me, and I stopped him.

“Answer my question, what are you doing here?” I asked.

“Elena, can we talk?” He asked gently.

“There is nothing to talk about, Nicklaus; you should leave,” I said. 

Nicholas exhaled a deep breath as he stared at me.

“Elena, it's not my fault. You saw how everything turned out to be. I had to leave everything in the hands of the authority,” he explained. 

"No, Nicklaus, you are so selfish and ambitious. You couldn't risk not inheriting your father’s wealth. It's a good thing I am finally free from all of you. Have a nice life. I wish you the very best,” I spoke.

Just when I couldn't take it any longer, tears began to stream down my eyes. “You have done more than enough harm. Please leave. I never want to see you again,” I said and walked back into the house. Alex followed me from behind. He gently closed the door, and I walked to the sitting room.

Alex sat beside me and wanted to console me, but I stopped him. “I need to be alone.”

Immediately, my phone buzzed with a notification. I reached for it and turned it on. I tapped on it, and it led me to my email saying that I had successfully pulled out of the Cloud X company.

I sighed and wanted to turn off my phone when a notification came in. “The wedding date of Nicklaus Coleman and Sarah Williams,” it read.

My heart slammed hard against my chest, and my mouth was wide open as I clicked on it. It stated that the wedding date had not yet been disclosed, but I saw a picture of Nicklaus passionately kissing Sarah while she showed off her ring.

Immediately, tears streamed down my eyes, and I angrily dropped my phone on the floor. Alex sat down close to me and hugged me tight as I busted out in tears.

“Just let it out, Elena. Let it all out,” Alex spoke as he tapped my shoulder.

“It's okay, Elena. You have to calm down. The most important thing is that you are free and you have me. You have Zoey.” 

We sat there in comfortable silence, and after a few minutes, I pulled out. Alex reached for my hand and gently squeezed it.

“Everything is going to be alright, Elena. Trust me.”

He gradually leaned in closer to me, and his face was a few inches away from mine. Our eyes were fixed on each other, and I was lost in his gaze.

Alex reached out to me and brushed his lips against mine. I felt a spark inside of me, and I reached out to kiss him instantly.

Our lips moved in harmony, and I placed my hands on his shoulders. He placed his hands on my waist and caressed my body. It was a deep kiss.

When things were getting intense and more heated. Alex gently laid me down on the couch and kissed my neck.

“Wait, Alex,”

He pulled away and looked at me. I sat upright and adjusted my dress.

“What's wrong, Elena?” he asked.

“I can't do this with you, Alex. I just can't.”

“Did I do something wrong? Don't you like the kiss?” he asked.

I looked at him and removed my gaze from him. I stood up from the couch to leave without saying a word when Alex stood up and held my hand. I halted on my tracks.

“Elena, talk to me, please. Your silence is killing me.” 

“We can do this. We can't be together, Alex. I have tried to make you understand.” I spoke, not looking at him. 

I avoided eye contact with him. I couldn't bear to see that hope I knew that I had crushed. I know that I have shattered his heart into a million pieces, but I had to be honest with him.

“But you kissed me, Elena. Does that mean you don't feel anything for me?”

“I do. Alex. I feel something for you, but maybe it's because we are alone in this house. Maybe it's because we are always around.”

I looked away and shook my head. “I just can't.”

He held my hands. “Why Elena?” he asked. “Why don't you want to give me a chance in your life?”

I turned to Alex, feeling a mix of emotions boiling inside of me. I needed to tell him the truth. I needed him to give me my space. I couldn't take it anymore; I didn't know when I shouted, “I'm pregnant.”