''What really happened?'' Elena asked.She had cleaned off most of the blood that had clogged on his body and had given him a warm bath which had him sighing in relief. The stress of the past few hours had weighed heavily on him and Elena could see the stress lines in his eyes which was testament to the fact that he had been through a lot in those few hours.''There's a lot I need to tell you but I want to do that when I've talked to Vaness. I need to explain to her that none of this would ever happen again. I know she's scared and she needs the reassurance that nothing like this would ever happen again.'' he sighed.Elena placed her hand on his shoulder, giving it a gentle squeeze as she silently assured him that everything would be alright. She knew how much pain he had passed through and he didn't even wish that for her worst enemy.''Yes, I think that's a good idea. Vanessa needs to know that none of this would ever happen again. She needs some form of certainty and it's only you
Later on, she went into Vanessa's room to see how she was doing. Elena wanted to know if she was in the right frame of mind after everything that happened. She couldn't just rely on what Andrea said. She needed to know if she was okay, talk to her and ensure that she wasn't spiraling into depression.''Wakey wakey.'' Elena smiled, walking into the room.Vanessa yawned, stretching out her hands with her sleepy eyes. In this way, she looked so cute and adorable and Elena wished that she could just hug her, squeeze her little body as she told her how adorable and brave she was. Thinking about it now, she realized that kids of Vanessa's age weren't really brave like her. Throughout the shooting, she had put up a brave front, not minding that a literal war was going on within the mansion grounds.Elena knew that she didn't even have half the courage she had but a young girl like her braved the storm and showed how courageous she was which was something worthy of emulating.''How are you do
''I need to be very careful.'' Elena murmured.After leaving Lauren in the kitchen, she made her way back to Vanessa's room to give her the food and the medications for her headache. As soon as she got there, she was quite surprised to see that she had already taken her bath and was sitting comfortably on her comfy chair while reading a book.''You've had your bath? Well, that was fast.'' Elena smiled.''Yes, i didn't want to eat with a dirty body.'' she chuckled.Elena admired her cleanliness and how well mannered she was. Though she could be a terror most times but still, she couldn't deny the fact that she had a sweet side.''Here, I brought you your food and some drugs for your headache. You'll be alright in no time.'' Elena smiled.She helped her set it up on her small table, making sure that she ate every item on the plate before giving her some painkillers.''Would you like to rest your head for a while?'' Elena asked.''I'm supposed to be in school.'' she sighed.''Well, at yo
''What does she want to do.'' Elena murmured.She knew how irrational Syria could be and she was scared that she might do something terrible, something that might end up getting her into trouble. That was something Elena was trying to avoid and she didn't know what to do as she was very confused. ''I need to stop her, she's going to do something she will end up regretting. Andrea is a mad man when it comes to protecting his territory.'' Elena muttered.He wouldn't mind dumping her in his dungeon just because she came here and that was something Elena knew she couldn't afford to happen.''I need to do something.'' she said.She tried calling her number again but this time, it just went straight to voicemail and she knew that Syria had purposely switched her line to voicemail. She was really going to do it and Elena feared that all of this was terrible.Elena rushed out of the room, heading towards the hallway where she knew that she would get the opportunity to see when Syria walked i
''Please can we all sit down and talk about this, It's not as bad as you guys are making it seem.'' Elena said.Already, she was developing a headache and she knew that any moment from now, the headache would come in full force. She knew that Syria was a woman who would never leave a matter unsettled until she came to the final stop and for this, she was ready to drag it for as long as possible.''Please.'' Elena begged again.There were many things she had in her mind but the most important of them all was this issue. She needed Syria to understand that she was here on her own volition and not under duress like she was making it seem.''Okay but just because of you.'' she hissed.Already, Elena could see Andrea boiling with anger and she knew that if Syria had been a man, he would have taken it up with him long before now. He was only respecting her because one, she was a woman whom she didn't know and secondly, he didn't want there to be any trouble. He could cause some troubles for
''Hey… hey… it's going to be okay now. Please stop crying.'' Lauren said, trying to pacify her.She understood how she felt. Losing her best friend temporarily and being stuck here was taking a major toll on her mental health and she knew that the only thing she could do for her was to comfort her.''How can I stop crying when Andrea has taken everything away from me? First, my parents, then my freedom and now my friend, the one person whom I thought would stand by me throughout has deserted me. Why is he doing this to me?'' Elena cried.She wanted answers to the many questions running through her mind but they weren't forthcoming. It was one thing to be with questions and another thing to be without answers and this was slowly driving her crazy.''It's all going to be alright, I promise you that. Please stop crying.'' Lauren begged.Even as she talked, more tears spilled down Elena's eyes in torrents. The pain she was feeling was too much for one person to bear and she was feeling it
Elena groaned, her eyes heavy with so much pain and unshed tears. Her body ached and it just seemed like whoever did this to her had launched several fire ants all over her body to punish her.''Ohhh.'' she croaked, her throat too parched to say a word.Squinting her eyes open, she hissed, shutting them close as a result of the bright chandelier that shone so brightly it seemed it was daytime.''Welcome back.''Andrea.She didn't even need to think so much to know that he was the one who spoke. Elena was momentarily confused as she had no idea what was really happening. At last, she managed to keep her eyes open but the pain that followed it as a result of being closed for a long time was unlike anything she had ever experienced before in her life.''Andrea.'' she croaked.It was then Elena noticed that she had been tied to the bed she was laying on. Her hands and her feets were strapped tightly by ropes that were eating deep inside her flesh. She felt so much pain in those areas and
Andrea''Boss, is she awake now?'' one of my men asked.As soon as I got the information that Elena was about escaping with the help of Lauren, I practically saw red. Never in my life would I ever have imagined that she could do something like this after all we had been through. I expected her to have at least come to me so we could talk about it but that wasn't the case. If my men hadn't been privy of this escape plan, Elena would have gotten away with it which would have left me with problems because now, I would be dealing with a missing person.''Yes, she is.'' I simply said.I remained silent, sipping my drink without a care in the world. I also couldn't deny the fact that I had overreacted, I shouldn't have tied her up. It was inhumane to do that and I knew she would hate me for it for the rest of her life and I wouldn't mind because I know I deserved it.No one treated anyone like this and I totally deserved it but one thing I knew was that I had to find a way for her to forgiv
It was a beautiful afternoon, and Elena and Syria were sitting in their favorite corner of the local coffee shop, sipping on their lattes. The atmosphere was cozy, with soft music playing in the background and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee filling the air. As they chatted about life, love, and dreams, Elena hesitated for a moment before gathering her courage to share her big news."Syria," Elena began with a smile, her eyes shining with excitement, "I have something important to ask you." She paused, taking a deep breath, and then continued, "Will you be my maid of honor at my wedding?"Syria's eyes widened in surprise, and then a wide grin spread across her face. "Oh my goodness, Elena! Are you serious? Of course, I will!" she exclaimed, unable to contain her joy. She leaned forward and hugged her best friend tightly. "I'm so honored and thrilled to be a part of your special day!"Elena felt a wave of relief and happiness wash over her as Syria's response was exactly what she ha
On a sunny afternoon, Elena picked up her phone with excitement bubbling in her heart. She dialed Syria's number, eager to share the incredible news. As the phone rang, Elena's nerves mixed with happiness, and she couldn't wait to hear her friend's voice on the other end."Hello?" Syria's voice came through the line, filled with warmth and familiarity."Hey, girl, it's me, Elena!" she said, trying to contain her enthusiasm."Elena! Oh my goodness, it's been too long since we last spoke. How have you been?" Syria replied, equally delighted to hear from her.With the announcement of her babies, Elena had been too busy and she hadn't called Syria in a long time."I've been doing great, but I have some amazing news to share with you!" Elena said, her voice trembling with joy. "I'm expecting a set of twins!"There was a moment of silence on the other end, and then Syria's voice erupted with excitement. "Oh my goodness, Elena, that's incredible! I'm so happy for you! Twins, wow! You're goin
Finally, Elena and Andrea, arrived at the prestigious medical center for the eagerly awaited scan to determine the sex of their baby. The anticipation had been building for weeks, and they couldn't contain their excitement."What do you think it's going to be?" Elena asked as Andrea helped her out of the car."Hmm… I don't really care about the sex of the child because no matter the outcome, I'll love the child with all my heart." he smiled.Elena gave his hands a gentle squeeze, silently telling him that she loved what he said. He had always been a mature person and she loved that he saw things that even her couldn't see."But in your deepest hearts… what do you want?" she asked."Baby, I see what you are doing and it's not going to work," he laughed."But I'm not doing anything," Elena said pretentiously."You know what… let's just wait for the doctor," Andrea laughed.As they sat together in the beautifully decorated waiting room, Elena couldn't help but feel a mixture of nerves an
In the dimly lit underground headquarters where they had camped, Andrea who was the mastermind of the operation, stood before his loyal team of highly skilled mercenaries. The room echoed with hushed murmurs and tense anticipation as he prepared to reveal the breakthrough they had all been waiting for."Listen up, everyone," Andrea 's voice boomed with authority, cutting through the silence. "After days of pursuit, I can finally say that we have discovered the location of those bastards we've been after. They're holed up in an abandoned industrial complex on the outskirts of the city."Excitement and determination filled the room as Andrea 's men exchanged glances, ready to embark on their final mission to bring their enemies down but little did they know that the forces they were up against had not given up the fight just yet.As Andrea continued to detail their plan of attack, a sudden loud crack echoed through the room. A gunshot! Time seemed to slow as everyone's eyes darted tow
In the dimly lit room, Andrea stood tall, his face grim and determined. He looked into the eyes of each of his men, a mix of trust and intensity reflected in his gaze. Elena stood at a distance, her hands trembling, and fear etched across her face as she stared at each of the die-hard men."My brothers," Andrea began, his voice low yet commanding. "Today, we stand united against those who have committed the gravest of sins. They thought they could take away the ones we love and go unpunished but we will show them the consequences of their actions."His words carried weight, and a solemn silence enveloped the room. The flickering candlelight danced upon the walls as Andrea continued, "We're going in with a total clampdown. Every move calculated, every step precise. Our enemies won't see us coming, and they won't know what hit them but know this, my brothers, we are not just seeking vengeance; we are seeking justice."Elena's heart pounded in her chest as she listened to Andrea's plan u
In the opulent penthouse office of Andrea's skyscraper, high above the bustling city, the billionaire sat at a grand mahogany desk, waiting with a mix of anticipation and nervousness. Today was the day he would finally have a meeting with Ethan, to settle their long-standing fight and mend the rift that had torn their family apart."I hope this turns out well." he murmured.As the clock struck the appointed hour, the door to the office swung open, and in walked Ethan, an air of intensity surrounding him. His stern expression softened a little as he took in the luxurious surroundings, but the tension between the two was still palpable."Andrea," Ethan began, his voice guarded, "I must admit I didn't expect this meeting to happen. After all the fights and disagreements, what's the real reason you called for this?"Andrea, looking peaceful, stood up and walked around the desk to face Ethan directly. "Ethan, you're right. We've had our differences, and I'll take my share of the blame for
In his lavish penthouse apartment overlooking the city, Andrea sat across from Elena, nervously fidgeting with his tie. He took a deep breath and looked into her eyes, finding comfort in her warm gaze."Elena," Andrea began, his voice tinged with a mix of excitement and apprehension, "I need to tell you something your mother shared with me earlier today."Elena reached out and gently held his hand, encouraging him to continue. "What is it, Andrea? You can tell me anything."Andrea smiled at her support and continued, "Well, your mother called me this morning, and she mentioned that she thinks we should organize a small wedding ceremony. Especially now that... now that a baby is on the way."Elena's eyes widened with surprise and delight. "A wedding Andrea? Are you serious, right now?" she exclaimed, feeling a rush of emotions at the unexpected news.He nodded, a grin spreading across his face. "Yes, I'm absolutely serious and honestly, I couldn't be happier about it but about the wedd
The following day, Elena woke up feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety. The thought of being pregnant both thrilled and scared her. Wanting to confirm her suspicions, she secretly bought a pregnancy test and went to the privacy of her bathroom. Her heart pounded as she followed the instructions, and as she waited for the results to appear, her mind raced with thoughts about how this could change her life.When the results finally appeared, Elena stared at the small window with disbelief. Two lines confirmed what she suspected - she was pregnant. Emotions flooded through her - joy, fear, uncertainty, and love for the tiny life growing inside her. She wasn't sure how to process it all, but one thing was certain: she wanted to share this news with Andrea."I'm pregnant, i'm really pregnant." she mummured.As she thought about what had just happebed, she thought about Andrea too and she knew that he had been nothing but supportive and caring throughout their relationship. She knew he wo
Early one morning, Elena found Vanessa watching t.v from the large screen in the living room. It had been a while since she saw her and seeing her now just put a smile on her face. She couldn't believe that a girl as young as she was was very strong which was one of the things she loved about her.Her wide eyes were fixed on the television screen, captivated by a vibrant animated world. Elena couldn't help but smile at the sight of the adorable little girl, her heart warming at the innocence and happiness radiating from her.Vanessa turned her head and noticed Elena standing in the doorway. A bright smile spread across her face as she patted the empty spot beside her on the beanbag chair. "Come sit with me, Elena!" she exclaimed, her voice brimming with excitement.Elena's surprise melted away, replaced by a sense of warmth and affection for this precious child. She made her way towards where Vanessa was and settled down next to her on the beanbag chair. Together, they watched the col