Elena’s POV:
I knew that I could keep concealing the truth from
Nicklaus. It had already been confirmed. Nicklaus had the right to know. This is the best time to let him know.
Tears rolled down my eyes, and I was not able to control them. "Yes, Nicklaus, Jason is your son,” I confessed, my voice cracking hard.
Nicklaus was stunned, and he looked at me deeply in the eyes.
“Why? Why did you keep it away from me? After all these years,” he asked, tears streaming down his face.
I crossed my arms across my chest and sniffed, “Well, yes. I had to protect my son. I had to protect you from people like Sarah. You abandoned me. What would you have me for Nicklaus?” I spoke as he continued to sob.
Tears rolled Nicklaus’s eyes, and he became emotional. He quickly found a spot to sit in so that he would catch his breath.
“I had the right to know about it, Elena. Why did you keep such from me?” he asked.
“I...” I began to stutter. I didn't know where to begin or what to say. I was in so much pain.
“Why did you keep me far away from my son, Elena?” I spoke up.
“Because you cansed me pain, Nicklaus. How do you expect me to bring your son to you after everything that happened?” I cried out.
“Or have you forgotten? Have you forgotten how I made love and you divorced me? Have you forgotten how you threw me on the street all alone?” I asked as I cried hard.
Nicklaus also wiped his tears as he walked up to me. “I am so sorry about that, Elena. I am so sorry. I was young and naive. I didn't know what I was doing,” he spoke as we both shed tears.
“You should have fought for me, Nicklaus; you should have stood by me. That was all I wanted from you,” I said, my voice cracking.
“Now I see why you were always protective. I can see clearly now, Elena. Sarah was behind everything—the theft, the misscarriage, and everything. I am truly sorry,” I pleased, tears rolling down my eyes.
Elena reached for my hands and squeezed them gently. “I forgive you, Nicklaus. I had forgiven you,” I spoke.
“So you weren't with Alex or Sam?” he asked.
I shook my head and chuckled. “No, its been you all along, only you,” I spoke.
Thank you so much, Elena. I love you. I will do everything in my power to make things right. I want to see that I am a good father and a good son to you and Jason. I love you so much,” he spoke.
“I love you too, Nicklaus,” I said, and we kissed each other deeply. We walked into the room, and Nicklaus planted kisses all over my body.
He held on to me, and I kissed him back. I had missed him so much. We lay in bed and made love all night long.
Elena’s POV:Its been a few weeks, my biological father had been buried of course without my step sister and my step mother. They had been on the run and nobody knew where they both were. Amelia had been our responsibility. I stood in the window and stayed at the whole city in my black dress. I had been mourning all day.I wished I spend a lot of time with my father. I wish I fekt his presence in my life. After a while, Anna joined me and she held my hands gently. “Williams, your father was a good man. You shouldn't blame him for what happened. He was blindfolded. Please. Find a place in your heart to forgive him,” she spoke.She exhaled deeply and continued, “I also need you to forgive me Elena even though I knew that I shouldn't have gave you up but I couldn't give you the life that you needed. I wanted you to have everything in the world. I was dying in poverty. You were sick Elena. That was the only way I could restore your health,” she explained and tears rolled down her eyes.
The wedding day.I stood in front of the mirror, smiling broadly as I tilted my head downward and admired the beautiful white wedding dress that glittered under the soft lighting on my body.My dress, a long white mermaid dress, was decorated with white glitter. My long brown hair was styled in soft waves and packed in a huge bun pinned with sparkling hairpins. The tiny curls in my hair decorated my face as they rested on my shoulders.I couldn't believe that this day would truly come to pass. The day that I will finally get married to the love of my life. Getting married to Nicklaus and starting over again. Everybody deserves a second chance. Nicklaus, my mother Anna, and Nicklaus’s father.This is so wonderful. I have found my true love, and I will never give room for anybody to sabotage this happiness. Jason and Amalia walked with us down the hall. They were also dressed in their beautiful wedding attire. I had adopted Amelia to be my daughter, and it is indeed a blessing. Just
Elena’s POV:I stood in front of the mirror, smiling broadly as I tilted my head downward and admired the beautiful white wedding dress that glittered under the soft lighting on my body.My dress, a long white mermaid dress adorned with silver crystals, matched my pale skin. The corset clinched at the waist for a flattering fit that revealed my curves, with a decorative bow strap.My lhair was styled in soft waves and packed in a bridal style.My makeup highlighting my cheekbones, and my red lipstick made me look flawless. I couldn't believe that this day would truly come to pass. The day that I will finally get married to the love of my life, Caleb, and step into my long-awaited freedom. I closed my eyes and inhaled deeply. “This is a day of new beginnings,” I muttered silently with a broad smile.For so long, I had followed my father's orders and done everything he demanded. Working tirelessly for him and not having to pursue my dream.Today marks the end of an era. I'll finally g
Elena’s POV:Wearing a white robe, I stood on my balcony and watched the sun set below the sky, casting a golden light on the whole city. The day gradually became dark. Tomorrow will be the most important day of my life. It's going to be my wedding day!I was filled with so much excitement. I walked into the room and laid on my bed, feeling the warm sheet under me after a very nice spa treatment. I heard a knock on my door. “Hi Elena,” Sarah, my stepsister, greeted me with a smile on her face as she walked into my room. “Hi Sarah, what’s up?” I responded, sitting upright. I rested my head on the headboard. I felt surprised to see Sarah walk into my room. Sarah’s facial expression softened as she approached me. “Elena, I know that we aren't as close as sisters should be, but I want you to know that I am sincerely happy for you. Congratulations sister. You are going to become Caleb’s wife tomorrow,” she smiled. “Soon to me, Mrs. Smith.”Sarah is my stepsister, but we are completel
Elena’s POV: My whole family stood in the room, staring at. I could see the stern look on their faces. The guests are waiting, and everybody is beginning to talk. Sarah glared at me with intense hate. Her first tightened by her side, and she clenched her jaw. I walked up to her.“Sarah, we were together. Please tell them I didn’t do anything. Tell them I was drunk. I was waiting for you when a man tried to harass me, and this man in the picture saved me.” I pleaded, my voice trembled, and I felt a huge lump in my throat.Sarah didn't say a word. She glared at me intensively with so much hate in her eyes.“How am I supposed to know? I left you to use the bathroom, and you ran off with another guy. Who does that? How could you’ve been heartless to Caleb? He has been there for you through thick and thin,” she voiced out on top of her voice. Her voice echoed in the room.Her eyes were filled with tears, and she gave me a daring look. “Yes, the photos are horrible. His hands were on my
Elena’s POV:“What? No! Dad, you can't do this to me!" I protested. My heart raced as the reality of his words sank in. I felt a huge lump in my throat.My dad stood there, unmoved, and listened to my objections. "Elena, we don't have a choice," he replied, his voice firm. "This is for the good of the family. You've left me no other option," he stated.I started panting, and tears rolled down my cheeks uncontrollably. My chest rose and fell as my breathing increased, and I began gasping for air.“No! I can talk to Caleb. We can fix this. What about my dreams? My goals? Mr. Coleman already stated earlier that his son needed to get an heir so that he could hand over the company to him. What does that make me? A baby-making machine? Why will I get married to a crippled man?” I protested. “Don’t you…” My dad cuts in, closes his eyes, and takes a deep breath before speaking again. “You are going to marry Nicklaus Coleman this morning, whether you like it or not,” he said angrily.“I don'
Elena’s POV:My dad walked me down the aisle in my beautiful dress. I gathered the courage to walk down to the altar, forcing a smile on my face and hiding my pain. My heart bled with so much pain.My make-up and hair were retouched, and I looked calm and collected. It looked like a scandal never happened, but deep down inside of me, I was burning and filled with regret. As we approached the altar, I looked up. I was stunned to see the man standing in front of the altar, waiting for me. My eyes widened when I saw a tall man standing at the altar in a black Armani suit. His short, curly hair and his piercing blue eyes met mine. The same guy from the club whom I was accused of cheating with. He is the billionaire’s heir. He isn’t as crippled as everyone believed. Rumour has it that he was crippled just like his dad, but they were all lies. Other people said he was gay, which was why he refused to get married and take over his father's companies. I stopped at the altar and stood clo
Elena’s POV:The drive in the car was silent. The only sound I could hear was the sound of the engine. I sat in the car with Nicklaus beside me, and my mind raced with a lot of things. I couldn't believe my life could change in a blink of an eye. My happy moment turned into a sad moment when I got dumped by the love of my life on my wedding day and got married to a stranger. How bad can it get? All my life, I have been doing all my father’s asking of me because I hoped I would be free one day, but now I am in a living hell.Just then, I wish I could turn back time to yesterday, I thought. My eyes were fixed on the window, and I looked at all the moving vehicles. If I had known, I wouldn't have followed Sarah to the club last night. I would have stayed at home and prepared myself. I made a little mistake, and now I am paying the price with my happiness. I can't believe I will end the rest of my life with a total stranger just to clear my father’s debt. I was this close to living my