Elena’s POV The next morning, I woke up to find Alex holding a small box, a diamond necklace glinting in the sunlight. "For my princess," he said, his voice filled with love. "To remind you of our special night."I blushed, feeling like a true princess. Our vacation was filled with romantic surprises, candlelit dinners, and moonlit walks on the beach. Alex treated me like a queen, making me feel loved and cherished every moment.As we returned home, I knew that our love was the real deal. Alex was my soulmate, my everything. And I was his.Back in the city, our love continued to flourish. Alex surprised me with romantic gestures, from flowers to candlelit dinners. Our relationship was a fairytale come true.One evening, as we cuddled on the couch, Alex turned to me with a loving gaze. "Elena, I'm so grateful to have you in my life. You're my everything."I smiled, feeling my heart full of love. "You're mine too, Alex. Forever and always."We kissed, our love shining brighter with eve
Elena’s POV As we kissed, the studio door burst open and a woman stood before us, her eyes blazing with anger"Alex, what's going on here?" She demanded.My heart sank, and I felt a pang of jealousy. Who was this woman, and what was her relationship with Alex?"Mom, this isn't what it looks like," Alex began, but she cut him off."Don't lie to me, Alex! I saw you two together, and I know what's been going on!"My mind raced as I tried to process the situation. Alex's mom? What was she talking about?"Mom, please understand—" Alex tried again, but she interrupted him once more.“I’m not in for your explanation this time around “. She sighed in anger as she gave me a devilish look."No, Mom, you need to understand. Elena, here, is not who you think she is."My heart skipped a beat on Alex's response to his mom but I maintained my composure.“Alex please what’s going on here and who is she? And who is not who she thinks she is?“Oh… Elena this is my mom, and mom this is Elena, my friend”
Elena’s POV I hesitated, unsure of what to expect, but Kalyan's smile hinted at mischief rather than malice. "Elena, my dear, I just wanted to say that you're absolutely stunning," she said, her eyes sparkling with amusement. "I can see why Alex is so smitten with you."I blushed, feeling a warmth spread through my cheeks. "Thank you, Kalyan. That's very kind of you to say."Kalyan's gaze shifted to Alex, a playful glint in her eye. "And Alex, my dear boy, you've done an excellent job of finding someone as beautiful as Elena. I must say, you two make a gorgeous couple."Alex chuckled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Thanks, Kalyan. I think I did pretty well for myself too."Kalyan's smile grew wider. "I'll say! You've always had a good eye for beauty, Alex. But I have to ask...what's the secret to your happiness? You two seem absolutely besotted with each other." She said looking at Alex in a cunning way.I exchanged a glance with Alex, and we both laughed. "I think it's just a c
Elena’s POV "As I watched Alex storm out of the room, I felt a chill run down my spine. Something was wrong, and I had a feeling it was more than just 'work stuff.' I tried calling out to him, but he was already gone. And that's when I saw it - a text message on his phone left open on the bed. My heart raced as I read the words, my world crashing down around me: 'Meet me at the usual place. -K'." My mind raced as I tried to process the cryptic message. Who was K, and what was Alex's involvement with them? I felt a pang of unease as I realized that Alex had been keeping secrets from me.Determined to uncover the truth, I decided to investigate further. I quickly got dressed and made my way to Alex's office, hoping to find some clues.As I entered the office, I noticed a piece of paper on the desk with some scribbled notes. My heart skipped a beat as I recognized the handwriting - it was Kalyan's.The notes mentioned something about a meeting at a nearby cafe, and a mention of "the pr
Elena’s POV “Alex what is happening here and why aren’t you saying anything to me? I questioned him with curiosity. Alex ignored me and kept moving. His hands were so hard on me. Alex took me to a dark room, it was so dark that I could barely see anything. He locked the door and left. A few minutes later he turned on the light. As the light flickered on, I blinked in stunned silence. The room transformed from a dark prison to a romantic sanctuary. Flowers of every color surrounded me, their sweet fragrance filling the air. Gifts of all shapes and sizes adorned the tables and shelves, each one carefully wrapped and ribboned.Alex stood before me, a sheepish grin spreading across his face. "Surprise," he said, his voice barely above a whisper.I stared at him, my mind reeling with confusion. "What is all this?" I asked, my voice shaking with emotion.Alex took a step closer, his eyes burning with intensity. "I wanted to show you how much you mean to me, Elena. I know I've been distan
Alex’s POV “Please don’t get mad at me, I'll be there as soon as possible”. I said to Kalyan.I arrived at the coffee shop, my heart racing with anticipation. I knew I was taking a risk by meeting Kalyan in secret and lying to Elena, but I couldn't resist the pull of our forbidden love.As I entered the dimly lit coffee shop, I saw Kalyan standing in the shadows. Her eyes gleamed with a knowing look, and I felt a flutter in my chest."Alex, my love," she said, her voice low and husky. "I've missed you so much."I took a step closer, my heart pounding in my chest. "I've missed you too, Kalyan. But we have to be careful. Elena can't suspect a thing yet."Kalyan's eyes narrowed. "Elena? You mean the woman you're pretending to love?"I felt a surge of guilt, but I pushed it aside. "She's just a pawn in my game, Kalyan, like common, she is so boring and always around. A means to an end. She’s just an abandoned orphan so for now let her be. I chuckled at her.Kalyan's eyes gleamed with exc
Alex’s POV“So why on earth is Elena trying to spoil this long and sweet night for us?” Kalyan asked, fuming in anger.“Hey babe, I’m sorry okay let me turn off my phone then”. I told her.Elena kept calling me nonstop, I had no other option than to turn off my phone since I didn’t want to make Kalyan feel bad tonight.As we fell into a drunken sleep, I smiled to myself. Little did Elena know, her precious Alex was living a life of secrets and lies. And I had no intention of stopping anytime soon.I woke up with a satisfied smile, my head still spinning from the alcohol. But I didn't care about the hangover. Last night was worth it.Kalyan was still asleep beside me, her chest rising and falling with each breath. I watched her for a moment, feeling a sense of pleasure and contentment. I smiled, feeling a sense of freedom with Kalyan that I had never felt with Elena before.I knew Elena was probably worried sick about me, but I didn't care. I had needed this night, needed to break free
Alex’s POV"Hey, I need to get going," I said, breaking the silence. "Big day ahead."Elena nodded, her expression unreadable. "Yeah, me too."Elena's eyes lingered on mine, her gaze piercing through my facade. I knew she was trying to read me, to uncover the truth behind my words. I maintained my charming smile, but my heart raced with anxiety.As I turned to leave, she called out, "Alex?""Yeah?" I responded."Be careful, okay?" She uttered I raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean?"Elena's eyes narrowed. "I just mean... be careful. With your meetings and your deals. I don't want anything to happen to you."I forced a laugh. "Nothing's going to happen, baby. I promise."But as I walked out the door, I couldn't shake off the feeling that Elena was onto me. That she suspected something was amiss.And I knew I had to be more careful. To cover my tracks better. Because if she ever found out about Kalyan…I walked into the office, my head still spinning from last night's escapades with Ka