ELSA ELKINS' POV,The hours ticked by, a long and sorrowful day was coming to an end. It was dark outside, but it was nothing compared to the abyss within the room.My day was filled with tears even as I dwelled on that agonizing realization. I was broken and dejected. I had lost every strength to move an inch, cuddled up in my room since I came back from my father's home.The cold air seeped through the window that evening, blowing cruel reality at me. My tears had stopped flowing, leaving me drained and shattered, even as I realized that it was all up to me to fight for my own freedom. Just then, I knew I had to do something, my mind began to ponder on a solution out of my cruel fate.The visit that day to my parents' home, was a stark realization that they had no intention to rescue me from Leonard's grasp, which had shattered my heart like a broken pearl, but I wasn't going to sit still and dwell in misery for the rest of my life.Inspired with the confidence, I felt a renewed ho
ELSA ELKINS' POV,My eyes flew open, even as I jerked up from sleep that morning to the brightness of the day. The ray streamed into my room, a reminder of my goal. Panic set in as I snapped off my grogginess, glancing at the clock in an alarm, which read 7:30am.I had been determined to wake up as early as I could, and strike a deal with Leonard before he left for work, but I had slept off Immediately my back had hit the bed.With a newfound determination, I threw off the covers, and scurried out of my bed, the sorrows of the previous day had gone with the night. I sprang up to my feet, even as my determination propelled me forward, my heart racing with the fear of missing Leonard.I descended the staircase in a fierce intensity. Pounding on them with the same determination that coursed through my veins. The sound from my steps echoed off the walls, but I cared not. I had just one goal - to get to Leonard before he left.I knew I had to start as soon as possible, so that I could pay
LEONARD KISH'S POV,Upon hearing her words, I realized she wasn't as ignorant as I had thought. I had wanted her to pay for the humiliation I had felt that day. I wanted to subject her to everything that would make her anything, but less than my wife, but as I stood right there with her, I realized it wasn't going to be easy, even though there was no way I was going to allow her to go scot-free.She spoke again, steady and resolute, even as she gaze at me defiantly."You had workers paid for those jobs, why must I do them without compensation? What do you think I am? A slave?" Her teeth clenched, and her eyes glinting with a fierce determination to get through with her bargain.My lips curled upwards in a grimace, as I stared into her eyes. Deep within me, I was engrossed in a thorough calculation, my mind reeling with ideas about how to make it advantageous to me, since I had realized she wouldn't give up until she had struck a deal.I was not the type to give in to people's whim, e
ELSA ELKINS' POV,The ray that streamed into my room that early morning came with the warmth I had always loved. It had always filled me with a renewed strength to push through another day, but not on that Saturday morning that was supposed to be the happiest day of my life.My excitement was far from me, and a great sense of sadness had seeped into my heart. I felt hollow and void and wished I had been dreaming all along. As I lay there watching my life and all that I had dreamt of slip through my fingers, with no control over my own life, the door to my room swung open."Oh my goodness, Elsa!" Mrs Catherine's jaw dropped open. Her shock and disbelief written all over her features as she saw me, "I can't believe you're still shuffled," she added, snapping me out of my thoughts. She was dressed already, in a milky flay gown. She was getting ready for my supposed big day, and her makeup was almost done. I knew she had only come to make sure I was getting ready, As I stared back at he
LEONARD KISH'S POV,Upon our arrival in church that morning, I noticed the pews were packed with my fellow businessmen and rivals, invited and uninvited guests who had come to witness my wedding.The news of her sudden collapse had gotten to us, but we were assured of her regaining consciousness within the hour. As we awaited her arrival, my patience began to wear thin, and a great sense of uneasiness crept into my heart.She had taken thirty minutes into the time already, but I tried to hold back my composure because I didn't want to give my rivals and foes the satisfaction of finding pleasure in my discomfort, but deep within me, I had sworn to make her pay dearly for keeping me waiting and encroaching on my precious time,Seated on my right were the Yukas and Zeus, who I was sure had only come to witness my wedding fall apart. They kept whispering among themselves, with sly smiles playing on their faces, which further irritated me."What!" Sam my assistant and friend who was seate
Chapter 3 - Getting Pregnant.ELSA ELKINS' POV,Three days had passed already since I had escaped from my supposed wedding, Daniella had taken a few clothing along with her to the agreed place with the help of Orlando on the day she had left to get the concoction, including a few hundred dollars, Even though I knew it wasn't enough to begin a new life, I was determined to make do with whatever I could instead of getting stuck in misery for the rest of my life.I had called my parents with a new phone to assure them if My safety and ever since then, they had not stopped calling. As I dwelled on the satisfaction I was beginning to feel from a profound sense of freedom, Daniella walked into the room, carrying a bowl of soup in her hands, snapping me off the thoughts that had gotten me busy."I don't think anyone can find us here," I let out the thought that had kept me busy,Daniella's voice was calm and small as she responded. From her words, I could tell she was partly occupied in t
LEONARD KISH'S POV,The words from my father kept running through my mind as I settled in the office that Wednesday morning, he had called earlier that morning depriving me of my beautiful sleep to inquire about my search for the lady that had disgraced us."You have to find her and preserve our image," he had said when I broke the news to him, "I can't allow your carelessness to damage the reputation I had worked so hard to build, we are the Kish and everyone should know us for what we are." He added. From his tone I could sense his displeasure,As I sat there pondering his words and brooding over my wrath, Sam walked into the office, the sight of which snapped me off my thoughts,"Any news about her location?" I Inquired immediately with anticipation in my heart, my desperation for a solution palpable as I spoke, but the expression on his face was a flood to a flame as it poured down on me, dampening every form of hope in me, He lowered his head, his hands crossed over his thigh
ELSA'S POV,My heart skipped a beat and my smile disappeared at the sight of Leonard standing right before me, I felt glued instantly, unable to say a word,My initial exuberance had eluded me and a sense of shame and disappointment washed over me, I got scared as cold ran down my spine,Right before me was the man I thought I had successfully escaped from, I couldn't believe I had been lured back into the lion's den after my careful calculations,From the smirk on his face, I could tell he wasn't oblivious to my coming, right then I realized I had been tricked,"What?" He questioned, his eyes gleaming with mischievousness as he stared at me, his smile had never left his face, Even though he was smiling broadly, his ice-cold eyes made him look like the devil himself, he seemed to be enjoying himself, Even though I was scared, I managed to hold back my composure, as I didn't want him to see through me."Aren't you happy to meet your husband-to-be?" He questioned, his voice dripping w