Chapter 29

Elena’s POV:

“Zoey.” I called and wrapped my arms around her, and she hugs me tightly. “How have you been?” 

I nodded my head and smiled widely. “I am doing just fine.”

Zoey turned in Sarah’s direction, who was standing on the other side of the room. “What are you doing here again? Haven't you caused enough harm already?” She asked, her voice stern.

“I know I am not proud of what I did, and that is why I came here to apologize. I did it for the company, for Caleb’s heart,” she said.

“Don't you dare mention that name again? I forbid you to mention that name where Elena is.” Zoey spoke, her voice rising.

I walked up to Zoey and held her hands. “Zoey, common. It's a thing of the past, and I have moved on with my life. The most important thing here is that she has realised what she did and has come to apologise." I spoke calmly and gently.

Zoey exhaled deeply, and she turned to me and said, “As long as you are now happy, that is what matters right now.” She spoke and reached for my hands.

Sarah walked up to me and said, “Elena, I will see you some other time. I have a meeting to attend right now. See you some other time,” she said, pecking me on the cheeks before walking out of the room.

We all walked to the lounge. Zoey didn't say a word. She walked to the window and stared at Sarah as she got into her car and left the compound, then turned to me.

“Elena, I know Sarah is your sister, and you love her, but I don't believe her. I think she is up to something again. I can feel it,” she said.

I smiled and pressed my lips into a thin line, trying to brush it off. “Zoey, stop thinking so much about it. She explained everything to me, and I understood her. The most important thing now is that I am very happy with Nicklaus.” I spoke.

Zoey sat in the lounge and looked at me. “I know, and it's a great thing you found your happiness, but I just want you to be careful with Sarah.” She spoke, her voice calm and gentle.

I nodded my head and said, “Sure. So tell me about your trip. How have you been? I have missed you so much. I can't wait to catch up with you.”

One of the maids offered us some fruit juice and some biscuits.

“I should be asking you that question. I don't even need to ask you how you are doing. You are glowing. Who would have thought that you would be finding your Mr. Perfect on your wedding day?” She spoke, and I chuckled lightly.

“It's true. It's Caleb’s loss,” she giggled. She turned to me and brushed my hair. “I like this new you, Elena,” she said.

“Please be careful with Sarah. I do not want her to ruin things for you anymore and cause you pain,” she warned and I nodded my head. 

We caught up on a lot of stuff. We chatted and giggled. I had missed Zoey so much, and I was very happy that we were catching up. Since she travelled, it's been a little boring for me, but Nicklaus has kept me company.

After some time, I felt nauseous, and I quickly ran to the bathroom to throw up. Zoey ran after me as she called my name, “Elena!” She called, “Are you alright?”.

I washed my mouth and my face, and she helped me with my hair. When I was done, I sat on the toilet seat, feeling weak and tired.

“Elena, how do you feel right now?” Zoey asked, holding my shoulder and looking into my eyes. Her voice was filled with worry.

I shook my head. “I feel weak and tired. I guess I just need to have enough sleep,” I said.

“Shit, I need to pee.”

“Elena!” Zoey called, and I looked at her. “Have you done a pregnancy test?” she asked.

I haven't taken any tests yet... I sat on the toilet seat, deciding if I should. Honestly. I was so scared. I didn't know what the result would reveal. What if it says that I am not pregnant? Should I wait for Nicklaus?

He would be back tomorrow, and I wanted to wait for him to come back, but I needed to know my health status.

After a few seconds of thinking, since my bladder hurts, I decided to take the test. I will take it, and we will all look at the result together.

“Irina, bring me the kits, please,” I spoke, and she brought it in after a few minutes.

I am ready for this.

1…2…3

Here goes nothing.