Isabella groggily rubbed her bleary eyes and let out a big yawn, her body sprawled across the bed. She wasn't sure if it was daybreak yet, but something felt off. She sat up, squinting in the darkness and wondering what had happened to the beautiful decorative light that usually illuminated her room.It took a while for her eyes to adjust to the darkness, but when they finally did, she noticed that the light switch wasn't working. Like a blind person, she stumbled around the room, her arms outstretched, trying to find her phone. As a changing position sleeper, she had unconsciously kicked her phone to the ground and was now having trouble locating it.After a few painful minutes of bumping into hard objects and hurting her legs, she finally found her phone. But there was bad news - the battery was running low. She tried to use the background light of her phone to navigate her way around the room, but it wasn't enough. She desperately toggled the light switches, hoping that the light w
Isabella summoned all her strength and turned to look at her sleeping partner, hoping to find some answers. But what she saw made her feel sick to her stomach and filled her with rage. She tried to scream, but fear clogged her throat, leaving her paralyzed with terror.Isabella tried to pull away from the heinous-looking man, but he only tightened his grip on her and pulled her closer to him."I can see you're awake, baby," he slurred. "You were such a sex queen last night, twerking and grinding on me until I passed out." He licked his cracked, darkened lips, causing Isabella's eyes to widen in horror."Come on, baby, give baby some more love. One more round for the early day," he said, revealing his weed-stained, dirty brown, crooked teeth in a smile.Isabella couldn't stand another word from his pungent mouth. With all her strength, she broke free from his grasp and dashed into the bathroom, slamming the door behind her. As she looked into the mirror, she recoiled at the sight of he
She had dismissed them prior to her journey, unaware of their presence. Liam had instructed them to follow her discreetly and report back to him. They had found lodging nearby as Elena visited her sister and diligently sent daily updates to Liam. Currently, they trailed behind Elena's taxi at a safe distance, keeping a watchful eye.Elena couldn't help but be captivated by the changes that had taken place in her hometown over the years. The once-familiar streets and buildings now seemed foreign to her. As she rode through the countryside, she eagerly leaned out of the taxi window, taking in the warm and tranquil air. Her mind was filled with memories of her childhood, and she couldn't wait to explore the town and reconnect with old acquaintances. Unbeknownst to her, her vigilant bodyguards followed closely behind, ensuring her safety on the journey.In stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of the city, with its crowds, traffic, and towering skyscrapers, the countryside offered a tra
Elena felt a rush of emotions as Arthur led her in his strong arms to a favorite location where they had created beautiful memories together in the past. As they walked, they chatted freely, reminiscing about happy times from their shared history. They talked about their current jobs, the challenges they faced, and their future aspirations.Elena found it easy to talk to Arthur, as he was always a good listener. She marveled at the tips and bits of advice he gave her when she spoke about her plans to start her own company. It was like meeting a new and more mature version of Arthur.As he spoke sweetly and softly, Elena couldn't help but fantasize that they were back together again, reliving the past and creating new memories.Elena sat across from Arthur at the café, sipping her coffee. He looked at her intently and asked, "So... Are you currently in any relationship?"Elena's mind briefly went to Liam, but she pushed the thought aside. "This is kinda an opportunity right?" she thoug
As Liam began to interact with the group, he effortlessly won over the attention of Gloria and the other ladies present. His charm and wit were undeniable, and he quickly became the center of attention.After a while, Gloria interrupted Liam's conversation with a request for Aunt Maria to inform Elena that she had a visitor. "Sure thing, Gloria," Aunt Maria replied, before making her way to Elena's room. She found Elena engrossed in conversation with her childhood friend Angela."Elena, you have a visitor," Aunt Maria announced, interrupting their conversation."A visitor? But, I'm not expecting anyone," Elena replied, her brow furrowing in confusion.Before Elena could finish her statement, Without waiting for a response, Aunt Maria grabbed Elena's arm and pulled her to her feet. "Come on, let's go," she insisted, tired of standing around. as she pulled her towards the sitting room. Angela followed close behind, curious to find out who the unexpected visitor could be. Elena's mind r
Elena turned around, a new lie forming in her mind. "Yes! A crush! Is it a crime now to have a crush on someone that handsome?" she retorted, hoping to redirect the conversation."No, of course not," Angela replied, raising her hands in surrender. "But what about love? Are you in love with him or with Arthur?"Elena's irritation flared up at Angela's persistence. "How can I be in love with someone that is about to get married?" she shot back, her eyes betraying her frustration. "Please drop all these unnecessary questions. You're beginning to annoy me."As Elena calmed down, she couldn't help but wonder if Angela was right. Was she hopelessly falling in love with Liam? And if so, why didn't she feel anything for Arthur after he kissed her? As the questions swirled around in her mind, she couldn't help but feel a sense of unease.After a few moments of silence, Elena took a deep breath and turned to face Angela. "I'm sorry," she said, her voice softening. "I shouldn't have lashed out a
As the car turned onto the familiar winding road that led to the Mansion, Elena's thoughts were interrupted by a sudden wave of apprehension. Was Elizabeth, Liam's mother, still around, or had she left? The two women had never seen eye-to-eye, and the thought of encountering her made Elena's stomach churn.What if Liam's sudden appearance was somehow related to his mother's presence? The questions were endless, and Elena's mind raced with possibilities. She took a deep breath, hoping to calm her nerves before facing whatever lay ahead.Elena's heart skipped a beat as she received an anonymous picture and video message on her phone. Her eyes widened in shock as she viewed the content, her disbelief giving way to a mix of disgust and anger."Could this be Isabella, or am I seeing all this wrong?" Elena questioned herself, staring incredulously at the image on her screen.In the picture, Isabella looked like a total cheap slut, shamelessly making out with a dirty, ugly man in public whil
Liam's voice boomed with so much irritation. “You're what?!”Elena took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down. “I said, you have no right to spy on me. How did you even know about Arthur?”Liam leaned back in his chair, his face still contorted with anger. “Let's just say, I have my sources. Now, answer the damn question. Did you enjoy kissing him?”Elena's eyes narrowed, and her voice became icy. “That's none of your business, Liam. What I do when I'm not with you is my own business.”Liam stood up, his fists clenched at his sides. “It is my business when it comes to you, Elena. You are mine, and I won't tolerate you being with anyone else.”Elena took a step back, her own anger rising. “I am not yours, Liam. I am my own person, and I won't let you control me like that.”The tension in the room was palpable as the two of them stood facing each other.Elena's face reddened, and tears shimmered in her eyes. "You had no right to come and visit me in my hometown Liam. And you have n