The car finally pulled to a stop in front of Elena's house and for the first few minutes, all she could do was to look at it as silent tears rolled down her eyes. She couldn't believe she was here, couldn't believe that she was actually sitting in front of her house, staring at the familiar black gates that she was so used to seeing but has now become very strange to her.''Ma'am, we're here.'' the driver said.''Yes… yes, thank you. I just need a minute, i'll be out soon.'' she sighed.''No worries ma'am, i'll go help with your luggage.'' he said before climbing out of the car.The more Elena thought about it, the more she couldn't believe that she was actually here. This was really happening, live in the flesh and not something she was thinking about.''I have to go.'' she sighed.Finally, she stepped out of the car and the first thing she saw was her old dog. He bounded towards her, barking in joy as he was reunited with its owner. Elena crouched down, running her hands through him
The next morning, Elena wasn't surprised when she saw Syria standing on her front door with a smile on her face and a basket of different pastries. Elena rushed to open the door, slamming into her with a big hug. She promised herself not to cry again after the water works of the previous day but it was easier said than done. ''Syria.'' Elena sighed."Hey baby girl, glad you're back to your senses." She chuckled.Elena knew Syria and she knew this was what she should have expected. Syria never for once was afraid of calling out her bullshit and till this day, that's the main reason why they loved each other and why their friendship will never end. I was the lover girl and she was the fighter. Where I was soft, Syria was the hard girl."I know." Elena sighed, hugging her tighter.She kissed the top of her head since she was technically taller than Elena."Come in." Elena smiled, taking the basket of pastry from her."Where's mom and dad?" She asked eagerly, skipping in."Oh, I think th
"Do you have to go?" Elena sighed as Syria put on her shoes.She'd been with her throughout the day and Elena didn't want her to leave. She loved her company, that she couldn't deny but having to see her go was sad."Unlike you lazy ass, I do have a job I need to get back to." Syria chuckled."So indirectly, you're calling me lazy?" Elena huffed."No my love, just unemployed." "Ouch! That one must hurt." Elena's mother chuckled, walking into the living room."Mom! Not you too." Elena sighed."Your friend is right, you do need to get a job." She smiled."If you're ready, hit me up, I'll fix you somewhere." Syria smiled."See why I love you." Elena smiled, hugging her.She escorted her to the door, helping her get a can before she went back in."I just got a call." Elena's father said, walking into the living room.Elena didn't need to know who the call was from."What does that bastard want!" She seethed.Because of him, she was still nursing the injury that he had inflicted on her, b
Elena woke up the next morning missing Vanessa. She had this pain in her heart, one she couldn't explain. It was odd and strange to her because she had never felt something like that before and she hated to think that something was wrong with her. Once, her mother had told her that the reason why we miss people, when the feeling came, was usually because something might not be going well for them but Elena didn't want that for Vanessa.Vanessa was a little girl and she shouldn't be made to pass through things that would actually see her struggling through life, she didn't want that for her but yet, this feeling within her refused to leave.''What's going on with Vanessa?'' Elena murmured.She rose up from her bed, picking up her phone even though she didn't know what to do with it. She wasn't about to call Andrea to find out, far from it because she never wanted to hear from him ever again. As she paced about in her room, racking her brain on who to call, an idea hit her.Lauren.Elen
The next morning, Elena sat nervously at the kitchen table, her parents, glancing at her with concern. She took a deep breath, trying to gather her thoughts before talking about the subject that had been troubling her for weeks now since she came back to the house."Mom, Dad, I need to talk to you about something," Elena finally said, her voice slightly shaky.Her parents exchanged glances, their eyes reflecting a mix of curiosity and worry. "Of course, Elena. What's on your mind?" her father replied, his voice heavy with concern.Elena hesitated for a moment, gathering her courage. "I... I have this strange feeling that Andrea has sent some people to follow me," she confessed, her voice trembling slightly.Her parents' eyes widened in surprise, their expressions shifting from concern to a mixture of shock and anger especially over what she had passed through in his house. Her mother reached out and held Elena's hand gently, offering comfort and support."Why would you think that, Ele
''No… no, it can't be.'' Elena's mother cried out, holding the lifeless body of her husband.Elena, numb and not quite believing what she was seeing, stared at her parents, one dead and one almost at the brink of death as a result of the pain she was feeling within her. Already, police men and patrol vans and some of her father's men were already in every nook and crevice of the mansion as they all tried to get more information concerning this.It happened all of a sudden, no one expected it and Elena knew that that was what the shooter was banking on. The element of surprise has proven times without number that it was one of the greatest tools of destruction.Their guards were down because they knew that something like this wouldn't happen but they were wrong, so very wrong and they had been hit when they least expected it.''I'm sorry.'' a voice said.Elena couldn't move, couldn't say a word. It was all so surreal because one minute, they were all laughing and joking about her fathe
"Ready the cars, we're going to Elena's house."Andrea barked, rising to his feet. “She needs me now.”His men quickly went about doing as he said because if there was one thing they knew about him, it was that he expected his biddings to be carried out immediately."Ready sir." One of his men said.Andrea, in company of some of his men, walked out of the living room, heading to the set of cars parked at the driveway.Soon, they were bound to her house and as they drove through, Andrea wondered what Elena must think of him. No doubt, she would be livid because she would think that he was the one responsible for her father's death. The truth was that he didn't know yet who was responsible for the shooting.As it stood, his men were hard at work, trying to find out who was responsible and now, they still hadn't gotten a single clue."Any news yet on the case?" Andrea asked.His driver and one of his men sat at the front of the car while the escort cars followed from behind."Not yet bos
AndreaYou know that feeling you have when you feel your life flash before your eyes? Well, that was what I was feeling at that exact moment. There was so much I wanted to think about, so much I wanted to say but all that was on my mind at that moment was the thought that I was about to die and there was no one to save me. Elena was going to shoot me dead and nothing would stop her.The bullet went off, I heard it loud and clear but somehow, I felt no pain within me. In fact, the only thing i was feeling within me was the pain i had caused her while she was in my house but asides that, i was feeling normal.''Drop it.'' a voice said.I looked behind me to see my men with their guns trained on her. Apparently, they had a feeling that Elena would try something like this and had acted very swiftly. The bullet that had gunned off was from her but it hit the wall behind me.''I said drop it!'' my man said again.Without even waiting for her to say anything, they snatched the gun away from
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