Chapter 166

Elena’s POV:

“If Alex isn't the one, then who is?” Nicklaus asked, his voice was deep and barely above a whisper.

My heart skipped a bit, and I blinked repeatedly, feeling nervous, “Nicklaus, this is not what I need right now, and I don't think I should be having this conversation with you. It's my private life,” I spoke up, my voice rising, which caught everybody’s attention.

His facial expression softened, “I’m sorry, Elena.” he apologised.

“I need to get out of here,” I said and tried to place my feet on the floor.

Alex and Zoey walked up to me. “I have made arrangement for us to return to LA. You all need to rest,” Alex said and Zoey nodded her head.

“But…” I tried to ask questions but Zoey spoke up, “its fine Elena. We will stay at Alex’s house. With what had happened, you need some time to yourself and besides the doctor advised that we get enough rest,” she said.

I smiled at them, “thank you so much,” I said and hugged them.

Zoey and Alex hugged each other warmly and they both kissed. I quickly turned my head to the direction Nicklaus was standing and I could see the confusion in his face. Now he should be at peace that I never dated Alex.

“We should get going then. I can't stand it in here,” I said, holding wave as I stood up from the bed.

“Well, since y’all are heading to Los Angeles, why don't we go with my jet?” Nicklaus offered. “Uh…it would be more comfortable with you,”

“A road trip will be fine. I need the fresh breeze,” I said.

“But you need rest-” Nicklaus spoke and I cut him off

“I said I want a road trip. Nicklaus please it's high time you left,” I said.

“Mummy, I want to ride on a jet. Please.” wave spoke up with his tiny voice as he jumped up.

“Wave, please. Not now,” I shouted.

He nodded his head, “It's fine. I will leave. It's good to see that y'all are safe,” he said and walked out the door.

My eyes were fixed on him as he left and I felt very emotional. I couldn't stop staring at him but I managed to cheer up.

“Mummu! I'm so sorry, I just wanted to have fun,” Wave said.

I squatted down to him, “My little boy. You need to know that you don't accept every offer okay? A road trip will do,” I said.

Zoey stepped forward, “Elena Common, don't be too hard on him. It will be better to go with the jet. We need more rest from the smoke, most especially you,” she pleaded.

I rolled my eyes after so many thoughts, “Fine, we can go with him,” I said.

“I should catch up with him,” Alex said and hurried out. We both followed from behind and I was already feeling exhausted.

“Take care of yourself Elena and get enough rest,” Sam said and hugged me tightly.

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We were seated on the jet as the plane took off. Wave was so excited that he wouldn't stop running around. I was seated opposite Nicklaus while zoey and Alex stayed together.

They chatted, laughed and kissed. Nicklaus looked at them with confusion on his face. I could tell that he had already gotten the message that it was Alex and Zoey who were together and not the other day around.

I refused to say a word but I felt comfortable in the jet and it was stressful. The jet brought back memories of my honeymoon with Nicklaus. How I would sleep and find myself on the bed.

I remember when he got angry as the male attendant tried to help with my seat belt. I chuckled lightly.

Immediately, my eyes fell on him again and I quickly looked away. After a few minutes, we arrived in Los Angeles. It was less stressful and tedious, unlike the road trip.

We got down from the plane and were walking on the runway when some cars, parked for us. “They should take you to your destination,” Nicklaus said.

Zoey and Alex thanked him, I turned to wave, “Honey wait for me in the car,” and I watched him as he ran off.

I turned to Nicklaus and smiled lightly. “Thank you so much,” I said and was about to leave when Nicklaus held my hand.

I turned to look at him and I was lost in his gaze. It brought back fresh memories and j could see how remorseful he was.

“Why didn't you tell me you never dated Alex? Are you hiding something from me?” he asked.

I closed my eyes and exhaled, I opened my eyes, “Not now, Nicklaus. I need to rest, once again. Thanks for today,” I said and got into the car.

As the car zoomed off, I watched him from the mirror. He was standing there watching me and I felt like not leaving his presence. I felt like kissing him and holding his hands. I didn't even know how to feel.

I just wish I could bring myself to tell him the truth. It hurt me back. I don't want to ruin the marriage between him and my sister.