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
Alex’s POV“Ohh like what?” I asked, trying to be nonchalant.Elena's eyes sparkled with mischief. "Like cooking dinner together. Or maybe even trying a new recipe."I breathed a sigh of relief, feeling a little silly for my earlier fears. "That sounds great," I said, smiling back at her.As we stepped inside and started rummaging through the kitchen, I couldn't help but feel grateful for this little slice of normalcy. Maybe, just maybe, I could keep my secrets hidden and make this work after all.As we chopped vegetables and sautéed meat, I tried to focus on the task at hand. But my mind kept wandering back to Kalyan. I couldn't shake the feeling that a part of me was missing, like a limb I couldn't quite reach.Elena chatted away, oblivious to my distraction. "So, what do you think? Should we add some garlic or paprika?"I forced a smile, trying to play along. "Uh, yeah. Garlic sounds great."But my heart wasn't in it. I kept thinking about Kalyan's last message, wondering when I co
Alex’s POV"I didn't expect to run into you here." Kalyan her eyes fixed on Elena switching her emotions with a mix of surprise and curiosity.Elena's eyes narrowed, her expression guarded. “Oh Mrs Kalyan," she acknowledged, her voice neutral.Kalyan's gaze lingered on Elena's face, her expression unreadable. "I see," she said finally, her voice dripping with intrigue. "Well, this is an interesting coincidence."The tension between them was palpable, their words hanging in the air like a challenge. I watched, frozen in anticipation, as the two women sized each other up, their eyes locked in a silent battle of wills.Kalyan's eyes never left Elena's face, her gaze piercing and intense. "I didn't know you were acquainted with my son," she said, her voice low and husky.Elena's expression remained calm, but I detected a hint of wariness in her eyes. "We've met," she replied, her voice brief.Kalyan's smile was slow and calculating. "I'll bet you have," she said, her eyes glinting with am