Elena’s POV My eyes widened in shock as Alex’s handprint reddened my cheeks. I felt a surge of humiliation, but I refused to back down.“How dare you?” I spat my voice trembling with rage. “You’re defending her, not me. Your girlfriend?” I growled in shame. “And why would I apologize to her? I was just being honest she’s a mistress and she knows it”. I spat out bluntly.“The same way you’re a helpless orphan or rather a homeless girlfriend”. Kalyan chipped in.“Kalyan it’s enough now you shouldn’t talk to her like that”. Bonnie shunned her. Bonnie steps forward, her eyes flashing with anger. “Alex, you shouldn’t have been harsh towards Elena. You can’t just hit her like that, it's not fair she’s your girlfriend and not a punching bag. Bonnie stated.But Alex is unrepentant. “Stay out of this Bonnie this is just between Elena and I and you sho…“Hey baby”. Kalyan smirked, enjoying the drama. “I think Alex knows who’s important to him”. She said her voice was dripping with condescensi
Elena’s POV "Come on, Elena, eat something," Alex coaxed. "You're being stubborn again."My mind raced. I knew that I needed to escape, but my body betrayed me. I took a bite of food, hoping to regain some strength.As I ate, Alex stroked my hair, his touch making my skin crawl. "You're mine, Elena. I love you, and I'll take care of you. Just stop fighting me. Just eat so you will have strength for me”. “Strength for you? How? What do you mean?” I asked him for clarification.As I swallowed the food, I felt a surge of revulsion. I knew what Alex's words really meant. He wanted me strong enough to satisfy his twisted desires. I couldn't bear the thought of his touch, his hands on me, his…I pushed the plate away, my appetite gone. "I'm full," I lied, trying to sound convincing.Alex's eyes narrowed. "Don't play games with me, Elena. You need to eat. You need to be strong... for me."I shuddered at the implication. I knew what would happen if I refused. The bruises on my body still ac
Elena’s POV “Alex, you must be very stupid”. I yelled at him. You’re a monster, you are evil, and I hate you”. I spat at him and left the living room.I sneakily walked around the house, and to my greatest surprise, there was no one there. Was Alex just trying to pull my legs or is this one of his tricks? I thought. I sighed and headed to my room as I was about to open the door, I heard a knock on the door. I rushed to get the door open to my greatest surprise. It was Alex.“Hey Alex, I thought you were just inside your room? When did you leave the house?” I questioned him, unsure of what he would say next.“Oh yes, I just went out for a walk”. He smiled at me “Okay then, I made dinner for us since Klara was not too strong. Take your shower and come down for dinner”. I startedA few minutes later a dazzling young lady walked past Alex, this time around it was not Kalyan but someone different. Alex grabbed her ass and they pulled a deep kiss in front of me.“Oh Elena, meet my dazzli
Elena’s POVI crept into the kitchen, trying not to make a sound. I needed a glass of water to calm my racing thoughts. As I entered, I was met with a sight that made my blood run cold.Alex and Sophie were standing by the counter, their lips locked in a passionate kiss. Elena's heart shattered into a million pieces. She felt like she'd been punched in the gut.Sophie's hands were wrapped around Alex's neck, pulling him closer. Alex's hands were on her waist, holding her tight. They were lost in their little world, oblivious to my presence.My eyes welled up with tears. I felt a wave of nausea wash over me. I wanted to scream, to yell, to throw something. But I was frozen in place, unable to move or speak.The kiss seemed to last forever. Finally, Alex and Sophie broke apart, gasping for air. They smiled at each other, their eyes shining with happiness.Finally, Alex and Sophie noticed my presence, he turned to me and smiled like nothing happened.“Hey Elena, what’s good? Why are you
Elena’s POV “You’re so cheap, what were you thinking? Do you think Bonnie's house is the safest place to be? Oh poor little Elena you are so innocent and stupid”. Alex growled.“At least, she’s way better than you and you know it you monster”. I spilled bluntly.Alex pulled me back and gave me a hot slap.“If loving you makes me a monster then so be it. No get inside”. He yelled.“Am done with this, stay away from me”. I yelled and ran inside my room.As weeks went by I was still with Alex, his abuse and manipulation became worse than I could imagine. The only person I could most times talk to is Bonnie. She's been the only person that I could rely on.It was the weekend already, and I was alone. Alex was out as usual. I just had to stroll to see Bonnie at home. Bonnie was watching a movie and enjoying herself.I rang the doorbell and she opened the door for me. “Hey girl, how are you doing?” She snapped.“I’m fine baby girl, it seems like you’re having fun alone”. “Oh yes, I am so
Elena’s POV“How on earth are you so heartless you monster? And yes, what was the meaning of what you just did yesterday?” I asked Alex, fuming in anger.“You are so cheap and always lurking around the wrong people”. Alex spilled bluntly “Meaning?” I asked him in curiosity.“It means you left this house yesterday without my permission. Who the fuck are you to even go out of this house?” He spilled out bluntly. “I bought you with my kindness and you’re alone in this world, that is enough reason why you should and must do anything with my permission you ass hole”. He slammed.I stood there speechless and how did Alex know that I wasn’t at home yesterday? A lot of thought was going through my mind at that moment.“Please get out of my way if you don’t have anything to say to me as you can see I am late for work already”. He pushed me aside and left the house I stood still for a few minutes before I ran to my room and picked up my phone. I had to dial Bonnie’s number.“Hey baby girl, h
Elena’s POV “Wow this is so nice, I look like a princess, Alex is so sweet”. I exclaimed.Alex bought a very nice long dress and long hair. Indeed he wants me to look my best for the date. I became so happy. Maybe Alex wants to make up for everything. I quickly dialed Bonnie’s number to tell her the good news.“Hey Bonnie, how are you doing?” I asked her, smiling like never before.“Hmm someone is happy today what’s the secret?” She asked with curiosity.“Yes, you can say that again!! I exclaimed “So what’s with the happiness?” Bonnie slammed.“Alex is taking me out on a date”. I spilled out. “And guess what”. I asked her “Oh my God Elena, I am so happy for you. At least you’re finally getting the love you deserve”. She uttered “Thanks, Bonnie it all happened because of you, I can’t thank you enough”. I responded “Let’s not do the emotional moment yet”. She teased as she burst into laughter.“You still haven’t answered me, Bonnie “. I reminded her.“Oh please can you repeat the q
Elena’s POV “Oh come on why are you in a haste to get hurt? Why can’t you wait to see who deserves the ring first?” He said with a husky smile. I stood there speechless looking at what would happen next. A few moments later a lady walked past me.“What? Bonnie? What are you there? You were meant to be with your man right? I asked her with curiosity.“Yes sweetheart and here I am baby” Bonnie responded. She came close to me and whispered. “With my man right in front of you”. “What the heck is happening here?” I felt so ridiculous I ignored Bonnie and went straight to Alex and held his hand. “Alex please say something just look at me and tell me that it’s not true please Alex just say something we have been through a lot for you to just treat me like trash”. I burst into tears.Bonnie chipped in. “Oh my God poor Elena, please I can explain”. Bonnie’s smile faltered.“Explain what? Your affair with my abuser?”Bonnie’s expression turned cold. “Oh my God you’re such a sweet and innoc
Elena’s POV The atmosphere in the dimly lit room was thick with tension. Daniel and I had dressed up and arrived at the reserved apartment, anticipating a confrontation. As we walked into the room where Phila had arranged everything, Daniel’s face froze in shock. There, sitting calmly, was Alex.Daniel blinked, disbelief in his eyes. "Alex? What are you doing here?"Alex slowly turned, a smirk playing on his lips. "You told me to come, remember? You texted me."Daniel’s confusion deepened. "No, I didn’t! I never texted you."I couldn’t help but enjoy the unraveling drama. With a sly smile, I crossed my legs and leaned back. "Wow, Daniel, I’m impressed. You’re truly something. But let me clear the air—I did the texting. I needed you both here. After all, birds of the same feather…"Daniel, pale and anxious, stood up and grabbed my arm. "Elena, please, I can explain—"Before he could finish, my hand flew across his face, delivering a stinging slap. "Explain? Explain what, Daniel? The f
Elena’s POV I walked into the house, feeling a sense of exhaustion wash over me. I had been running on adrenaline for weeks, and it was finally catching up with me. I decided to take a nap, hoping to clear my head and recharge.As I lay in bed, I couldn't shake off the feeling of doubt that had been lingering in my mind. What was Daniel hiding? And why was he being so secretive?But for now, I pushed those thoughts aside and focused on rest. I slept for a few hours, waking up feeling slightly better.When I walked into the living room, Daniel was sitting on the couch, watching TV. He smiled when he saw me, and I forced a smile back."Hey, how was your day?" he asked, patting the couch next to him.I sat down, trying to act normal. "It was fine. Just tired."Daniel put his arm around me, pulling me close. "You've been working too hard. You need to take it easy."I nodded, feeling a sense of unease. I didn't want to be close to him right now, not when I had so many doubts. But I didn't
Elena’s POV I smiled, a plan forming in my mind. "Phila, I need your help. I want you to keep an eye on Daniel's moves, and see if you can find out what he's up to."Phila's eyes widened, intrigued. "You mean, spy on him?"I nodded. "Exactly. I'm about to make a big decision, and I need to be sure of what I'm doing. If Daniel's hiding something, I need to know."Phila grinned mischievously. "I'm on it. I'll dig up everything I can find."I smiled, feeling a sense of relief. "Thanks, Phila. I knew I could count on you."Phila nodded. "Don't worry, Elena. We'll get to the bottom of this. And if Daniel's hiding something, we'll expose him."I nodded, determination coursing through my veins. "Let's do it."Phila pulled out her phone and started typing away. "I'll start by hacking into his phone records, see if he's been in contact with anyone suspicious."I raised an eyebrow. "You can do that?"Phila winked. "I have my ways. Leave it to me, Elena. I'll uncover everything."I smiled and h
Elena’s POV The next morning, I walked into the office, still thinking about Daniel's proposal. Phila noticed the look on my face and asked, "Hey, what's up? You look deep in thought."I sat down at my desk and filled her in on Daniel's suggestion. "He wants us to merge our properties and make him the sole owner," I said, watching for her reaction.Phila's expression turned thoughtful. "That's a big decision," she said. "What do you think about it?"I shrugged. "I don't know. That's why I'm asking for your opinion."Phila leaned back in her chair, steepling her fingers together. "If I were to advise you, I'd say keep your property to yourself."I raised an eyebrow. "Why?"Phila's expression turned serious. "You can't trust anybody, Elena. Especially when it comes to something you've worked hard for. You know what Uncle Smith tried to do to you. What if Daniel...?"I held up a hand, stopping her. "Daniel would never do that to me. He loves me."Phila's expression softened. "I know he
Elena’s POV I stood tall, looking at Mr. and Mrs. Smith with a sense of satisfaction. "You have two days to leave this house," I said, my voice firm. "After that, I'll be changing the locks and taking possession of my property."Mrs. Caroline's eyes welled up with tears, while Mr. Smith's face turned red with rage. But I just smiled, feeling a sense of triumph."I'm done here," I said, turning to leave. "Enjoy your last night in my apartment."Phila followed me out, closing the door behind us. "You were amazing in there," she said, grinning.I smiled, feeling a sense of relief wash over me. "Thanks, Phila. I couldn't have done it without you."As we walked away from the house, I couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and accomplishment. I had taken back what was mine, and I had done it with style."Let's go celebrate," Phila said, linking her arm through mine.I nodded, smiling. "Definitely. I think we've earned it."We walked off into the night, ready to start our new life together
Elena’s POV The next day, Phila and I walked into the bank, confident and determined. We were greeted by Mr. Johnson, who looked nervous and anxious."Good morning, ladies," he said, trying to force a smile.I smiled sweetly, enjoying the power dynamic. "Good morning, Mr. Johnson. Thank you for meeting us here today."We walked into the bank manager's office, where all the necessary documents were laid out on the table. Mr. Johnson hesitated, looking at the papers as if he was about to sign away his soul."Is everything in order?" the bank manager asked, looking at Mr. Johnson expectantly.Mr. Johnson nodded, his hand trembling as he signed the documents. Phila and I exchanged a triumphant glance, knowing that this was the final step in our plan."Thank you, Mr. Johnson," I said, taking the signed documents from him. "You've been a great help."Mr. Johnson looked like he was about to cry, but I just smiled and patted him on the back. "Don't worry, Mr. Johnson. You'll be rewarded for
Elena’s POVMr. Johnson's face went white, his eyes wide with fear. "I won't, Elena. I promise. I'll do whatever you say."I leaned forward, my voice dropping to a whisper. "Good. Because I'm not the Elena you used to know. I'm something more now. Something worse."Phila raised an eyebrow, a small smile playing on her lips. "I think that's enough, don't you, Elena?"I nodded, standing up. "Yes. Let's get out of here. Mr. Johnson, your family will be brought to you before night falls. Enjoy your reunion."With that, we turned and walked away, leaving Mr. Johnson shaken and subdued.We walked into the office, and I turned to Phila. "Book an appointment with my uncle, Mr. Smith. Tell him the form is ready."Phila nodded, her fingers flying across her phone's keyboard. "Consider it done. What time do you want me to meet with him?"I thought for a moment. "How about 2 pm? That gives you enough time to go over everything with him."Phila nodded, sending the text. "Done. Mr. Smith will meet
Elena’s POVI trudged through the front door, feeling exhausted from the day's events. Phila and I had called it a day, and I was looking forward to a quiet night in.I took a long, hot shower, trying to wash away the stress and tension of the day. As I got dressed, I heard my stomach growling and headed downstairs to see what was for dinner.Just as I was about to sit down, my phone rang. I hesitated for a moment before answering it."Hello?" I said, expecting it to be Phila or maybe even Mr. Johnson."Elena, it's Detective James," a deep voice said on the other end of the line. "I'm afraid I have some bad news. Alex has escaped from custody."My heart skipped a beat as I felt a surge of fear. "What? How did that happen?""We're not entirely sure yet," Detective James replied. "But we're working on it. In the meantime, I need you to be careful. If Alex is on the loose, you could be in danger."I felt a chill run down my spine as I thought about Alex being out there, possibly coming f
Elena’s POVWe arrived at the coffee shop and sat down in a quiet corner. Phila raised an eyebrow. "You're enjoying this, aren't you?"I shrugged. "Maybe a little. But it's necessary."As we waited, Mr. Johnson walked in, looking frantically around the coffee shop. His eyes landed on us, and he paled."Elena?" he whispered, his voice trembling. "What's going on? Why are you doing this?"I smiled, gesturing for him to sit down. "Let's just say I'm taking matters into my own hands, Mr. Johnson. And you're going to help me."Mr. Johnson sat down, his eyes darting back and forth between Phila and me. "What do you need, Elena?" he asked, his voice cautious.I smiled, leaning forward. "I need you to help me, Mr. Johnson. Just like you helped my uncle throw me out of the house."Mr. Johnson's expression turned cold. "I don't know what you're talking about," he said, but I could see the guilt written all over his face.I laughed, a harsh sound. "Don't play dumb, Mr. Johnson. I know all about