Elena's footsteps echoed through the silent hallway as she stepped inside.
It was a stressful day and she needed to take a shower and prepare for her anniversary with Alan. Her expectations were cut short when she ascended the stairs leading to her bedroom only to hear the sounds of moans emanating from the room. The sounds grew louder as she ascended the stairs. The soft, husky moans sent a shiver down her spine, her heart racing with a mix of shock and disbelief. Tried so hard not to believe that it was coming from her matrimonial room but the more she climbed the stairs,it became clear that it was her matrimonial room. The creaks, the groans, the soft gasps and the unmistakable whispers of pleasure all painted a vivid picture in her mind. The partially opened door made it easy for her to the two figures curled up on the bed. The sheets were twisted around them. Her husband's arm was wrapped around the lady's waist, his hand resting on her hip. The lady's leg was draped over his, her foot tucked between his calves. Elena's eyes felt like they were burning, her vision blurring as she stared at them. This was a moment that was never meant for her eyes. She held the bottle of champagne she was carrying tight to avoid making a sound. The only thing on her mind was to go inside and break their heads. Alan has done the worst thing she could ever imagine today. Elena drew a deep breath before she gathered the courage to walk into the room. She pushed the door open with a sudden, fierce motion, the wood crashing against the wall with a loud bang. Her husband's eyes went wide, his mother dropping open in a wide shock. The mistress's arm flashed across her chest, her hands grasping for the sheet. Elena's face reddened, by her left-hand side was the champagne she held tight. She sprinted towards the bed with champagne ready to smash it on the mistress's head. But before she could do that her husband lunged forward, his arms wrapping around her. "Elena, no!" he shouted, his voice quiet in her ear. She struggled against his grip, her body twisting and turning as she tried break free. Alan still held her, his finger digging into her skin. "Elena, calm down, let's talk about this. Please understand." "Understand what? That you've been cheating on me. You never intended to honour our vows did you?" Alan's eyes moved quickly around the room, avoiding her gaze. "Let me go!" she spat her voice bitter. "You are going to pay for this !" She wrenched herself free from Alan's grasp. The champagne bottle slipped from her hand, shattering on the floor as it spilt its contents. Elena's gaze locked on her husband, her eyes burning with a mixture of anger, hurt and betrayal. After some minutes, her gaze dropped, her eyes losing their fierce intensity. She turned, her feet dragging her as she disappeared from the bedroom moving to the sitting room. Elena collapsed onto the sofa, tears streaming down her cheeks. She buried her face in the cushions, her sobs muffled like fabrics. Her mind raced, thoughts swirling. What did I do wrong? Was it something I said? The questions tormented her. She rocked back and forth as the tears continued to flow. Elena's sobs were interrupted by a gentle touch on her shoulder. She froze her body still buried in the cushions. She slowly lifted her head and turned to face the figure that touched her. The look she gave when she saw the figure was a mixture of anguish and anger. "What did I do to deserve this ?"Elena asked, her voice barely above a whisper. "I know I hurt you, Elena. I'm so sorry. This marriage was never going to work in the first place", Alan replied. "Sorry isn't enough Alan. You broke me, you shattered my trust, my heart... everything," Elena's voice cracked. "Elena, listen_"Alan stood his finger pointing towards her. "I love Victoria. I only married you because of Mother, "Alan's words tumbled out in a rush. "Your mother is dead, Alan. And now you are trying to just get rid of me?"Elena's words came in short gasps. "I'm trying to be honest, Elena. We were never going to work out. It's time for you to move on." "Move on? You want me to just forget everything we shared, my feelings for you, my sacrifices. " "Forget? No Elena. We want you to face reality. You were never meant to be with him."Victoria interrupted the conversation, wrapping her hand around Alan's body. Elena tried hard to hold back the tears. She was in pain. She did not want to lose Alan because he had always been the man of her dreams. "Alan, today is our first anniversary, you should have honoured it before fu** ing her. You fu** her in our matrimonial bed."Elena's voice was soft. "Can you stop with the emotions Elena, I want you to go in there and pack your bags because you are no longer welcome here."Victoria's voice thundered. Elena's lips curled up, a low, husky laugh escaping her throat. Victoria's expression changed, her brow frowning in confusion."What's so funny?" Elena's eyes blazed with anger as she took a step closer to Victoria. Her hand shot out, grasping Victoria's neck in a tight grip. Victoria's eyes widened, her face paling as Elena's fingers dug deep into her skin. "You think you can just come in here and take everything away from me?"Elena's voice was low and scary, her words dripping with venom. Victoria's hands grabbed at Elena's arm, trying to pry her loose."Elena stop you are hurting me! Alan." Elena's grip tightened, her eyes flashing with fury."You should have thought of that before coming in between Alan and me." She shoved Victoria backwards, sending her crashing onto the sofa. Alan rushed forward his face, his face pale with concern."Baby, are you okay ?"He helped her sit up, his eyes glanced at Elena. Victoria's gaze locked onto Alan's, "I think she broke my skin." Alan's face darkened his eyes radiating with anger turned to Elena. "Let's get a divorce.""Let's get a divorce."Hearing the strangest words from her husband, Elena's eyes widened, her gaze fixed on him. Did she hear him right? A divorce? Her heartbeat picking up in an unsteady rhythm, uncertainty settling in, she forced a smile. "It's not funny, stop this joke, Alan."Upstairs was their luggage packed, set luggage a vacation for their wedding anniversary. Elena took hours getting ready at Alan's command. What's with this strange joke? "It's not a joke, Elena...My lawyer will be in touch soon."Elena's head jerked up, a slight movement, almost invisible. She turned, her feet carrying her upstairs, it was as if her body had disconnected from her mind.She grabbed her luggage with swift efficiency and headed downstairs.Her footsteps echoed through the silence, a solitary march towards the door and then she was gone leaving behind only the faintest whisper of her presence.Elena's feet moved swiftly, carrying her away from the house. She didn't look back. Ahead, she saw
Ethan strode into the Luminaries company's conference room, his confident stride commanding attention. The room fell silent as he took his seat at the polished mahogany table, surrounded by the industry's top investors.Mr.Alan, the meeting's host and the CEO smiled warmly."Gentlemen let's begin. Our first agenda item: the proposed merger."The room burst into a loud din, each investor vocalising their stance. Ethan listened attentively, his eyes scanning the room as he absorbed every word."I think it's a risky move," said one investor, her voice laced with concern."I disagree," countered another."It's a bold opportunity for growth."As the debate raged on, Ethan's gaze locked onto Mr Alan, who nodded thoughtfully."Mr.Nelson your thoughts."Ethan's voice was calm and authoritative."I believe this merger has potential, but we need to carefully consider the financial implications."The room fell silent once more, the investors nodding in agreement.Mr.Alan smiled."Thank you, Mr.Nels
Just as Elena reached the door, it swung open, and Alan stepped out his eyes locked onto Elena's."What's going on here?"Alan's voice boomed.A fierce smile spread across Elena's face."Hello Alan, it's nice to see you, you cheating bastard."And with that, she stepped inside, the door closing behind her. Their divorce lawyer, Mr. Johnson stood by the window, his briefcase at his Elena's heels clicked on the floor as she approached him, her hand extended."Mr.Johnson.I see you are already here."Their hands shook in a firm handshake, his eyes boring into hers."I will be been expecting you, Elena."And with that, Elena released his hand, her eyes shifted to Alan, then back to him."Shall we get started ?"Elena sat down in the leather chair, her eyes fixed on Alan as he sat across her.Mr.Johnson cleared his throat, his pen balanced over his notepad."So let's get started," his voice neutral."Alan, you wanted to discuss the settlement for Elena."Alan nodded, his jaw clenched."I will gi
Elena's eyelids opened and closed quickly. She was met with the familiar sight of her childhood bedroom. Its walls were painted a soft, creamy colour and the bed was giant. The flowery carpet was so soft. Big curtains hung from the windows like puffy white clouds.The room was filled with pretty things:shiny vases, and old books with fancy covers. Everything looked expensive and fancy. The grand castle-like mansion that was her family's home surrounded her in its warmth and comfort.As she sat up her gaze wandered around the room. Her eyes remained on the old portrait of her family. She couldn't reconcile the fact that she was back in her childhood bed, in her family's mansion, after all that had transpired.The memories of her marriage, her husband's betrayal, and the divorce that followed flooded her mind. It all felt like a dream, a nightmare that she couldn't wake up from.Just as she was lost in thought, a soft knock on the door broke the silence."Miss Elena, it's time for break
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
Elena's eyelids opened slowly, groggily taking in her surroundings. She lay on a hospital bed, surrounded by the smell of antiseptics, drugs and the soft beeping of machines. As she tried to lift her hand, she felt a pain and a cold metal digging into her wrist. Her gaze followed the handcuff chained to the bed rail.Her father and brother stood beside her, their faces filled with concern."Elena, thank God you are awake!" her father exclaimed, his voice trembling.Her brother rushed to press the call button."Doctor, she's awake!"Elena began to wonder how she ended up here. The last place she was in her ex-husband's office." W... what happened?" she stammered."How is my baby?" her voice barely audible.The doctor burst in, a warm smile on his face."Welcome back, Elena."Elena's voice trembled as she asked, "My baby? How's my baby?"The room fell silent, her family's faces filled with sorrow. The doctor's eyes dropped, his expression sombre.Elena's heart raced, her mind pleading for a
Ethan stood at the floor-to-ceiling windows of his sleek house, gazing out at the vibrant cityscape before him. He cradled a glass of champagne on his left hand as he unbuttoned his shirt. Undone to the midpoint of his chest revealing a glimpse of his strong chest, adorned with a gleaming silver chain.As he sipped the wine, his eyes never left the city. The door slides open breaking the silence as Bryan his Personal Assistant approaches him with a file in his hand, his footsteps quiet on the plush carpet.With a discreet nod, he offered the file to Ethan, his eyes never leaving his boss's face. Ethan's gaze flickered up from his wine glass, his eyes narrowing slightly as he accepted the file.With deliberate slowness, he opened the file, the papers rustling as they revealed their contents. A smile spread across his face as he gazed at the photographs of Elena. He leaned in, his lips brushing against the paper as he kissed her image."I guess you don't know about this?"Ethan's gaze
Elena's fist pounded the punching bag with anger. The bag swung widely, Alan's picture on it taunting her with every strike.Sweat dripped down her face, her eyes filled with hatred.Her mind wandered away, taking her to the past as she punched the bag harder.The other inmates watched her in awe, some nodding, while some watched her laughing."Hey, it's time for lunch."But Elena was too consumed by her rage to notice. She swung her fist again, accidentally striking the woman.The woman shouted, stumbling black. The environment fell silent, all eyes on Elena."Oh my God, I'm so sorry Jasmine! Elena said, her face pale with shock.Jasmine's eyes blazed with anger, her face reddening. Without warning, Jasmine's fist, flew towards Elena's face, giving her a hard punch.Elena's head snapped back, as Jasmine's fist made contact with her cheek. Her face stung, with the force of the blow sending a jolt of pain through her skin.Jasmine's fist clenched, her arm cocking back for another. Elen