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
Alex’s POV“Hey Alex, are you okay?” Elena tapped me as I was lost in thoughts.“Oh yes, I'm fine. Wait, are we here alone?” I asked in surprise and fear.“Yes, babe it is just the two of us no other person”. Elena responded looking concerned.A few minutes later my phone buzzed and then Kalyan's call came in. Elena was staring at me with curiosity and concern.“Babe please, I think we need to cancel tonight’s date. I have an important meeting to attend right now”. I lied to Elena.“Oh it’s fine, babe maybe I could go home now besides it’s late already”. She responded she looked like she was sad but I don’t care about that for now.Immediately Elena was about to leave and a text came in, it was Kalyan “Isn’t she supposed to go back home yet”. Kalyan sounded like she was pissed and the notification sound drew Elena’s attention to me.“Alex, are you okay?” She asked again with suspense “Oh… yes I’m fine, I need to get back to work now. Bye I love you”.“I love you too”. Elena said, kis
Elena’s POV“Please text me when you get my message”. Alex has been off lately and I felt like something was off this time around. I was confused so I felt like talking to Bonnie, my best friend. I picked up my phone and dialed her number.“Hello Bonnie, how are you doing?” I asked her“Hey Elena, how are you doing babes?” She responded with a question.“I can’t say that I am fine though, I feel stressed out and tense. Do you mind if I come over?” I uttered.“Oh yes sure I am at home. I’m looking forward to seeing you soon boo”. With that, she hung up.I quickly went to the bathroom, took my bath and dressed up headed to Bonnie’s apartment.I sat in Bonnie's living room, my eyes red and puffy from weeks of crying. "Bonnie, I don't know what to do," I sobbed. "Alex has been acting weird lately, he was gone for weeks and I haven't heard a word from him. I'm so worried about him, but I'm also so angry. How could he just disappear like this?"Bonnie's expression turned from sympathetic to
Elena’s POVI hesitated, unsure of what to do. Part of me wanted to see Alex, to demand answers and closure. But another part of me was scared, scared of getting hurt again.Bonnie noticed my hesitation and stepped in. "Elena, don't do it," she warned. "He's had weeks to contact you and he's only reaching out now? Something's not right."But I shook my head, my mind made up. "I need to see him, Bonnie. I need to know what's going on."Bonnie sighed, her expression worried. "Fine, but be careful. And don't go alone."I nodded, my heart racing with anticipation. "I'll be fine, Bonnie. I promise."I hung up the phone and took a deep breath, steeling myself for what was to come. I was going to see Alex, and I was going to get some answers.I got to the lobby where Alex and I spent most of our time, I saw Alex sitting down and looking at me with guilt.Alex took a deep breath, his eyes locked on mine. "Elena, I know I hurt you, but I was in a terrible accident and spent days in the hospita
Elena’s POVI stood there, stunned and hurt, as Alex walked away from me. I couldn't believe what had just happened. The man I loved, the man I thought I knew, had just hit me and called me a helpless orphan. I felt a wave of tears wash over me as I realized that I had been living in a fantasy world, a world built on Alex's lies and deception.I knew I had to get out of there, to get away from Alex and his toxic behavior. I turned and ran, tears streaming down my face as I fled from the lobby. I didn't stop until I was back in one of Alex’s cars, driving away from Alex and his lies.As I drove, I felt a mix of emotions: anger, sadness, and fear. I was angry at Alex for his behavior, sad that our relationship had come to this, and fearful of what might happen next. I knew I had to protect myself, to get away from Alex and his abuse.I drove to Bonnie's house, tears streaming down my face as I told her what had happened. She listened, her eyes filled with concern and anger. "Elena, yo
Elena’s POV“Elena, why do you look frightened? Don’t tell me you’re going to trust him again?” Bonnie questioned me, looking at me with disbelief.But I couldn't help it. I still loved Alex and still wanted to believe that he would change. And when he showed up at the police station, his eyes pleading and remorseful, I felt my resolve weakening."Elena, please come back to me," he said, his voice low and husky. "I promise I'll never hurt you again. I'll do anything to make it right."Bonnie stood beside me, her arms crossed and her eyes flashing with anger. "Don't do it, Elena," she warned. "He's not worth it."But I ignored her, my heart melting at Alex's words. I knew he was my only family, my only love. And I couldn't bear the thought of losing him."Okay," I said finally, my voice barely above a whisper. "I'll come back with you."Bonnie's eyes widened in shock and disbelief. "Elena, no way!" she exclaimed. "Don't tell me you are going back to him!"But I was resolute. I knew I h