Chapter Six

Oh my God! I can't believe Alan did this to me after divorcing me.

Elena's eyes were still fixed on her palm top which she held in her hands. A news with the headline: "DIVORCED WIFE COMMITS FRAUD "with her picture posted along with it.

Her hands were shaking terribly, and she could not help but wonder what she did to deserve all this.

Elena picked up her phone, her hands trembling as she dialled Alan's number. The phone rang and Alan's deep voice answered.

"Hello love, missing me already."

"Alan, you need to stop playing tricks on me, bring down that article or else..."

Alan's laughter boomed through the phone, making Elena's heart sink."Come on, love you already signed them and we got caught. I will settle you for taking the fall."

Elena's grip on the phone tightened."How dare you? After ruining my life, with your useless mistress. You still blackmailed me".

Alan's chuckles continued, mocking and annoying."Take the fall, Elena."

The line went dead, and Elena was left staring at her phone in frustration. She touched her stomach, remembering the fact that she was carrying the child of this monster made her bitter.

Elena's feet carried her across the room, to the wardrobe, her hand reaching out to grasp the handle. With a gentle tug, the wooden door swung open revealing the neatly arranged clothes.

She put on a black polo shirt with a black trouser. Her feet slid into the rugged boots, the leather creaking as she laced them up. She packed her long hair into a doughnut style before wrapping her face cap around it. She gazed into the mirror, it was time to move.

She descended downstairs, taking one of the car keys placed on the porch box, she zoomed off.

She was on her way to confront her annoying ex-husband who just blackmailed her.

Arriving at the company, she pushed open the glass door and walked the pathway leading to Alan's office.

Elena burst through the conference room door, her eyes blazing with determination. She strode across the room, her heels clicking on the floor, grasped Alan's shirt and pushed him to his office close to the conference room locking it.

The conference room went silent, the other meeting attendees staring at the door, before they walked out one of the other.Meeting dismissed.

"Alan, how could you? "She demanded, her voice low and urgent.

Alan's eyes widened, as he tried to lose Elena's hands from his shirt.

"Elena, please... "he began, but she cut him off.

"No, Alan. You are going to tell the whole world that I am not guilty. I promise to cover you up if you say so."She whispered, tears streaming down her face.

"See love, I'll pay you, I promise...Just please go and I promise to bring you out after a week."

Elena's grip on his shirt tightened."Do you think money can fix this Alan? Alan, I hate you for ruining my life."

His voice cracked."I am sorry, but you need to take the fall. Victoria is carrying my child and nobody recognises you. I married you because of mum so I promise I will settle you. Just hang in there. I can't go to prison. I'm scared."

"Scared?"She repeated, her voice heavy with disbelief. Alan, I am pregnant. I just found out three days ago.

The room went silent, the only sound was the heavy breathing of the two of them.

Alan's face grimaced, his eyes widening in disbelief. He released himself from her hand and took a step back."No no, no, this can't be happening." he muttered.

Shaking his head, his voice rose."You are lying, Elena. You are trying to trap me with another man's child."

Elena stood her ground, her chin raised."You know I'm telling the truth, Alan. "

Alan's face twisted like a snarl as he held Elena by the neck pushing her to the wall.

She struggled to shout but nothing came out not even a sigh. As she struggled to catch her breath, Alan slammed her to the floor. Elena landed with her stomach screaming in pain.

Elena's scream pierced the air as she struggled to stand, her body trembling in pain. She held her abdomen, her eyes wide with terror.

"Ahh!"She wailed, her voice cracking.

As she stumbled forward, her hand brushed against her pants, and she felt a sticky wetness. Her heart raced faster, her mind reeling.

Just then, Alan lunged at her. But as he grabbed her, his hands came away stained with blood.

Alan's arms wrapped around Elena's body, lifting her off the floor. He carried her effortlessly, her screams echoing through the room as he dropped her onto the chair. She collapsed forward, her body shaking with pain and fear.

Without a glance, Alan ran into the bathroom, took the towel hung it on the rail and returned to the office. His movements were swift as he knelt to wipe the blood stains on the floor.

He stared at Elena before going to drop the towel on the trash can close to the door.

The news anchor's voice droned in the background, but the words." Elena declared wanted." flashed on the screen making Alan and Elena's head jerk up to look at the screen.

Alan's face twisted into a soft grin as he gazed at Elena's. A low, annoying chuckle thundered from his throat, growing louder and louder until it became a cold, mirthless laugh.

Elena's eyes flashed with anger and fear as she stared at Alan, her voice trembling with rage."You are a psychopath!" she spat, the words torn from her lips."A monster!"

Alan's laughter grew louder, his eyes glinting. He took a step closer to Elena, his voice dripping."Elena dear, you are not going to suffer much. You will be fine. Just hang in there.

Alan's hand reached out, his fingers closing around the phone on the table. He lifted to his ear, his thumb dialling a number with a swift motion. As he waited for an answer, his eyes never left Elena's face.

"This is the police, how may I help you?"A voice answered on the other end.

Alan's voice was low."I need to report a want she's in my office... right now."

The voice on the other end spoke."We will be there right away."

He disconnected the call. A cold smile spread across his face.

Elena fixed her gaze on Alan still groaning in pain as she struggled to lift herself from the chair where she rested.

"The police are on their way, Elena. You 're not going anywhere."