Elayna felt sick to her stomach for enjoying it. It had been out of habit. Her body was a traitor, she thought. Nick had saved her life, and she had done the same for him, but in the process she had cut him out of her and their child’s life. He would never know about the baby. It was unfair.
She didn’t know if Bradley would be the best father. He had always told her he hated children and his ex wives all told her that he would never have a child with them let alone her. She was worried even more now. She prayed her child wouldn’t end up like Bradley, and abusive monster. She didn’t know what was to come.
All she knew was that she had to think of something quick before her future was one without the love of her life in it…
The next few days for Elayna were boring to say the least. She stayed at their home. Even though their home was considered a mansion she was confined to Bradley’s Suite for the majority of her days. She was allowed to walk the premises one hour a day. The control he had on her was worse than before. It had become stifling. Bradley was never far away and made sure to give her magazines that had their faces plastered on them with salacious headlines like: “Elayna is home! Will she stay…”, “ I was lost without her…” Another caption said with a rather handsome picture of Bradley on the cover.She opened that one and saw that he had done a center page interview. He made it sound like he was languishing in despair without her. It a
Bradley had been her husband and knew every button to push on her body. He Had years of experience and years worth of watching as well. He was doing all he had done now, making her mind turn to mush and her resolve leave her. She tried to hold on but when his hot wet mouth captured her womanhood she lost all comprehension. He took his time and she found herself stabbing her fingers in his hair while she ground her hips into his face. The pleasure of it making her moan loud. He stuck two fingers inside of her wet slit and she cried out.“Bradley!”He lifted his head and spoke then, still using his two fingers, working magic on her swollen, wet, ripe mound.“That’s right, Elayna, cum for me,” he commanded and once more his mouth was on
The rest of the day went smoothly. Bradley took her shopping and acted very romantic towards her the entire time, making sure to hold her hand. He even took her nursery shopping, of course there was a small group of paparazzi waiting for them, per her husband's request, she was sure. He had an unnatural obsession with the media attention they received. She hated it. Their life was carefully orchestrated by him. She was his pawn and soon her baby would be apart of this. She didn’t know if she could go through with it. She thought about who would be able to help her. She could try Pete once more, but she didn't know if she could trust him any longer. He seemed like a different man. He seemed uncaring and loyal only to her husband.Her mind went to her only friend, her hair/makeup stylist, Danita Jones. Surely she could make up something so she
Pete’s neutral attitude kept Elayna guessing about where he truly stood. She didn’t want to get burnt by him again. It felt like a trap for her to speak about Nick without Bradley being in her presence.“Yes, I am happy to be carrying his child. We've always wanted to start a family together. It’s perfect timing.” She lied smoothly.She knew Pete knew that wasn't exactly true.Bradley had always been vocal about her not being able to raise a child. She looked out the window then. Her lies were painful to tell. They had to be worth it in the end. So much had changed and yet stayed the same since yesterday.The car stopped when it was in front of an elegant restaurant.
She was happy to be going home to her solitude. Pete hadn’t said anything else to her and she was grateful for it. The things he had said had not helped in her resolution to forget everything about Nick. She was also angry because Pete could have assisted them in their escape or bought them time at least, something more than bring her luggage with a tracking device inside of it. She wondered if he had ever had come to think of her as a sister or was it all some sort of tactic so he could do a more efficient job of watching her. She couldn't be certain without asking him and right now was not the time. She had her husband who was stuck to her side ever since she arrived back. It was almost to the point of smothering. She just wanted to sleep in her room and stand in her own closet. He had been keeping her so busy and so close to him that she could never seem to get away to enjoy her side of the house
Nick felt like it was failing miserably. King had finally bested him. Nick was glad Mr. King thought he was a step ahead of him right now. He had been painted the monster for this man’s greed and ego. He had rescued Elayna and the mayor’s wife. Mr. King along with Pete and his other men had abandoned them,leaving him to do what was necessary. After that he knew she wasn’t safe with him or in the city. She had wanted to leave as well. He had only done what she wanted and now he had kidnapped her, the audacity of it all shocked him. He could never show his face around town again if he wanted to. King made sure of that. Smearing his name and his honor. He was an ex marine. He had seen things that would make King piss his pants. He was blinded by his wealth, thinking it empowered him to be and say whatever he wanted.
Pete was standing outside of them. She had startled him.He stood up.“Mrs. King? Are you alright? Do I need to get Mr. King…. What happened in there?” Pete noticed the red handprint on her face and the corner of her mouth swelling. “Did he hit you?” He asked already knowing the answer. He took a step towards her.She looked away and took a few steps back. Then she spoke.“I wanted to go for a drive. I need to go shopping for some things. You can call my husband. I’m sure he will approve me leaving the house.”“Yes ma’am.” He used his cell phone then. “Ah, Yes Sir, Mrs. King says you’re authorizing her shopping unchaperoned today.”
Danita opened it and let her in.They hugged and it seemed to be Elayna’s undoing. She was sobbing uncontrollably. Danita said nothing, just shut the door as fast as she could behind her, and showed her to the Living Room couch.She sat down beside her.Elayna removed her shades and put them back inside of her purse.She looked thin and frail to Danita. She could see dark circles of fatigue beginning to form under her eyes. She could also see the corner of her left mouth was swollen. Danita went into her Kitchen and poured them both a nice cup of hot, lavender tea. She put a splash of jack daniels in hers and just as she was about to put some in Elayna’s drink she held up her hand, and stopped her with that motion.
Epilogue10 months later…Elayna heard the sweet,tiny cries of their newborn baby coming from the baby monitor placed on her nightstand table.The last two months of her life had been ever changing and tumultos in a good way. With the help of her recording and more evidence. She and Nick were able to escape prying eyes and leave the state. They spent the remainder of her pregnancy in the quaint cabin that they had first shared and ignited their love for one another.She had their child outside under the stars in the warm lake they had swam in. Nick was there, assisting her the entire time. He had pulled their child from the water and cut the umbilical cord. It was a boy. After crying tears of joy they decided to n
“You would kill me ? Over him!” Bradley sounded angry.“If I have to.” She admitted.He pressed the gun into Nick’s temple then.“Elayna don’t do this.” Nick replied. “ Save yourself.” He was not being able to see her, but he could hear her and the fear in her voice.She wanted to listen to Nick, but right now she wasn't in a position to. She had been physically and emotionally abused by his man. Systematically broken down by his rules and control and she wanted to be free of him. She knew as long as he was alive that would never happen.“One. Two.” He counted.Before he could get to three there was a gu
Elayna noticed Rosa was still there.She walked over to Elayna. Rosa looked at the goon, then back at Elayna. Her tears streaked her makeup and she could see the bruising they had covered up so strategically earlier. She picked up the needle then.“Rosa... please…” She begged her then, not knowing what Rosa would do next.The goon looked at Elayna. He smirked.“Mr. King won’t mind.” She informed him. “Now, you slap her arm so some veins show for me.” She instructed him.He did what she asked. He kept his large hand on Elaynas arm.At the very last minute, Rosa injected all of the contents inside of the needle
Elayna sat down on the couch in front of the fireplace.He sat down beside her. He was holding a glass of scotch. He took a drink then.“Alvarez was never going to sell. Not after that debacle your boyfriend caused. So I did what I do best. I got him to.”“By framing him.”“I didn’t frame him. I just made some information readily available to the police so he could forfeit his company over to me.Why does this concern you again?”“I told you. I just want to know. I have that right now. I’ve seen too much not to know, right?”“True.” He admitted.“What ab
She placed it in her hands then gave her a small clutch that matched her belt. She opened it and put the phone inside of it making sure to hit the record button before doing so.“Thank you. If I wasn’t so sore I would hug you. I need you to stay safe Rosa, understand?”Rosa nodded her head ‘yes’.“After dinner tonight I need you to leave. Alright?”Rosa nodded her head ‘yes’.When she did the door opened and one of the goons she remembered from last night came into her room.“Mr. King sent me.” He grumbled.She let go of Rosa’s hand, but not before givi
Nick could no longer see.Both of his eyes were swollen shut.Pete had been stripped down to his underwear, sliced and tortured by cuts and salt.Nick’s hand felt as if it were going to burst open for the pressure at any moment. The pain was excruciating. They were both in pretty bad shape. Both of them were dying of thirst . They were only given salt water to drink, which they didn’t. Nick had been waiting for an opening to get free, or for one of the goons to make a mistake so he could reap the benefits of that and dive something, but it ever happened.After hours of torture they were both put in makeshift cages. Nick was sitting in the corner of his protectively holding his hand. Pete hadn’t moved si
Elayna opened her eyes and within seconds realized she was back in her home in her husband’s bed. Had it all been a dream? She asked herself. She was about to sit up when she felt something stinging her left arm. She looked around then.She had been wrong. She was not in Bradley’s room but her own. She had an I.V. in her left hand. Her room looked like a hospital room. There were various medical machines and beeping noises. She felt the back of her head throbbing and touched it. It was wrapped in gauze. The sunlight poured into the room.She remembered the explosion and hitting her head. She also remembered who had caused it all. Last night had been real, she thought. She tried to get out bed once more and noticed she was handcuffed to the bed. She heard Bradley’s voice then. He was standing by the window looking out on their prope
That infuriated him and he tried to get out of the chair.“Fuck you !” He shouted, and was punched, this time in the face.Mr. King was finished with him, for now. He walked over to another male figure that was hanging from a metal hook tied up in the next chair. His vision was blurry but he didn’t need it. He knew it was pete.“You fucking traitor! I hope it was worth it !” he yelled.His goons moved quickly and lowered the hook that he dangled from. and latched his rope tied wrists on to it. His shirt was ripped open. He was covered in soot, ash, dirt and blood.Nick’s vision improved, but not by much and watched as Bradley pulled out a blade. It gleamed in the light.&nb
She hadn’t realized the explosion had knocked her out until she opened her eyes. She could hear nothing but a loud humming noise in her ears. She looked around through the dust and the smoke area. Something warm and sticky was running down the center of her forehead. She touched the liquid and saw it was blood. She wiped it on her jeans. She looked around frantically searching for Nick and Pete. She saw black cars pulling up in the distance. She still couldn’t hear, only the loud humming noise inside of her ears. She tried to stand up but was unable to, so she crawled over to Nick’s motionless body. Fear gripped her. She shook him frantically, and called his name.“Nick!”It was no use. His bloody face was motionless.She cried