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Elevator. Chapter 14
The hospital room was bathed in the faint light of the evening sun that seeps through the blinds of the large window, casting long, slanted shadows across the walls. The hum of machines fills the air, and the occasional beep of monitors breaks the silence.In the center of the room lies a hospital bed, and in it rests Adrianne, connected to an IV drip. Her face is peaceful, the soft rise and fall of her chest indicating that she is still asleep. Her chestnut hair spills across the pillow in a tangled mass, and her slender fingers clutch the edges of the blanket.Her breathing is slow and measured, like the gentle waves of the ocean lapping against the shore. The steady rhythm of the machines is almost soothing, like a lullaby that sings her deeper into sleep. The only other sound in the room is the quiet murmur of the nurses as they move about, checking her vitals and adjusting the machines.The room is sparsely decorated, with only a small bedside table and a chair tucked in the corn
Elevator. Chapter 15
Chapter 15The morning was gloomy, as if the weight of the world was bearing down on Adrianne's shoulders. The sky was a dull, slate grey, and a persistent drizzle fell from the heavens, drenching the streets and sidewalks.The air was heavy with the scent of wet earth and leaves, and the sound of raindrops pattering against the windows was a constant, soothing background hum. But for Adrianne, it only served to amplify the weight of her grief, to remind her that the world was still moving forward, even though her world had come to a standstill.As she stood at the window, watching the rain fall, she couldn't help but feel a sense of disconnection from the world around her. It was as if she was trapped in a bubble, a world apart from everyone else, where her pain and sorrow were the only things that mattered.The trees outside were bare, their branches skeletal and reaching towards the sky. The grass was a dull brown, flattened by the weight of the rain. The houses across the street w
Elevator. Chapter 16
Chapter 16.Adrianne stared at her father in disbelief. "What are you talking about, dad? How could you say that about mom?"Her father's eyes grew cold as he replied, "Your mother was always a roadblock to my goals, Adrianne. She was never supportive of me or the decisions I made.""What decisions? What are you talking about?" Adrianne demanded.Her father hesitated for a moment, his eyes flickering with an emotion Adrianne couldn't quite place. "I made a deal with Lucas's father, Adrianne. He's promised us financial security if you agree to marry Lucas."Adrianne's mouth dropped open. "What? You made a deal behind my back? How could you do that, Dad?""It was for the good of our family, Adrianne," her father said sternly. "You know how hard times have been for us. This was an opportunity we couldn't pass up.""But what about love, Dad? What about happiness? I can't marry someone I don't love," Adrianne said, tears welling up in her eyes."You'll learn to love him, Adrianne. And besi
Elevator. Chapter 17
Chapter 17.Adrianne drove down the winding road, her mind still reeling from the bombshell her father had just dropped on her. She couldn't believe that her mother was gone, and the knowledge that her father had been involved in her death was too much to bear. The tears flowed freely down her cheeks, and her heart ached with pain.As she pulled up to the house she shared with Lucas, Adrianne couldn't bring herself to get out of the car. She sat there for what felt like hours, lost in thought and consumed by grief. She thought about her mother, about all the memories they had shared, and about the cruel twist of fate that had taken her away.Eventually, Adrianne mustered the strength to get out of the car. As she made her way up the path to the front door, she felt like she was walking in a dream. Everything seemed surreal, like she was watching herself from a distance.When Lucas opened the door, he saw the pain and sadness in Adrianne's eyes, and he knew that something was terribly
Elevator. Chapter 18
Chapter 18.Lucas’ room was a sight to behold. The spacious room was adorned with the finest of furniture and luxurious fixtures. The walls were painted in a warm shade of cream, which added to the feeling of grandeur in the room. The wooden floorboards were polished to a gleaming shine and covered with a plush rug that ran the length of the room.The centerpiece of the room was a massive four-poster bed with soft, fluffy pillows and a matching duvet. The bedding was a soft shade of beige and contrasted beautifully with the deep blue accent pillows. The room was lit by a combination of natural light from the large windows that overlooked the city and the soft glow of strategically placed lamps.Lucas' closet was a room within itself. It was filled with designer clothes, neatly arranged on hangers and shelves. The section for suits and formal wear was particularly impressive. They were arranged according to color and style, and every piece looked to be of the finest quality. The shoes
Elevator. Chapter 19
Emily strutted into Lucas's office,She had put on her signature bright red lipstick and her hair was styled to perfection. As soon as Lucas saw her, he knew what she wanted, but he was not in the mood for her games."Hello, Lucas," she purred, leaning over his desk and giving him a sultry smile.Lucas barely looked up from his work. "What do you want, Emily?" he asked, his tone curt."I was hoping we could celebrate the end of the day," she said, sauntering towards him.But as Emily leaned in to kiss him, Lucas pulled away. "Not tonight, Emily. I have a lot of work to do."Emily's expression turned from seductive to angry in an instant. "What's wrong with you, Lucas? You used to be all over me. Now you act like I'm nothing."Lucas sighed heavily. "Emily, I'm just not in the mood tonight. Can we please talk about this another time?""No, we can't!" Emily raised her voice, frustration evident in her voice. "You've been avoiding me for weeks. What's going on?"Lucas leaned back in his ch
Elevator. Chapter 20
Andrianne lay on her bed staring at the ceiling, her thoughts consumed by the events of the past few days. The revelation that her own father was responsible for her mother's death had left her feeling lost and betrayed. But even more than that, she felt like a pawn in his game, a tool to be used for his own selfish purposes.As she thought about her future, she knew that she couldn't continue to stay married to Lucas. Their marriage had been arranged by her father, and while Lucas had been kind to her, she couldn't keep up the pretense any longer. She knew that she had to file for divorce.Later that evening, Andrianne walked up to her father's house feeling anxious and conflicted. She had made up her mind to leave Lucas, but the thought of facing her father with this decision made her nervous. She knocked on the door and waited as one of the servants opened it."Good evening, miss Andrianne," the servant greeted her with a smile."Good evening, Maria. Is my father around?""He's in
Elevator. Chapter 21
Chapter 21.Andrianne's phone rang just as she pulled into the driveway of her new apartment. She glanced at the caller ID and saw it was her father calling. She hesitated for a moment before answering, her heart racing in her chest."Hello?" she said, her voice shaky."Hello, Andrianne," her father's voice came through the phone, cold and unfeeling."Dad," Andrianne said, trying to keep her voice steady. "What do you want?""I want to talk to you," her father said. "About your marriage."Andrianne's heart sank. She had been dreading this conversation ever since she had decided to file for divorce. "What about it?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper."I understand that you're having some doubts," her father said, his voice dripping with condescension. "But you need to understand that this marriage is important for our family. It's important for our business."Andrianne's jaw tightened. She had always known that her father had only arranged the marriage to further his own inte
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