Jordan . "Hey man, i need to talk to you," Jeremy says as he approaches me."I will go say hello to some of the guests, see you in a bit." Maria excuses herself as she pecks me on the cheek and leaves."So what do you want to talk about?" i ask Jeremy as i take two glasses of champagne from a passing waiter and hand him one."It's about Maria and your engagement Jordan ,""What about it?""I don't think you should propose to her tonight man.""We are not having last night's conversation are we?""As your best friend i just think you are avoiding dealing with the real issues thats why you are rushing into this." Jeremy says"This is my life Jeremy and am not projecting anything, the real issue here is you meddling in my business, don't you have anything better to do than question my every move, if you are indeed my best friend as you claik, you would support me not question me with your theories about processing trauma." i say angrily " I just don't want you to make another mistake J
ELLA. "You two look gorgeous," Tracy says as she approaches me and Chloe."So do you," Chloe says "though i question your choice of manilla evening bag."We both look at the envelope Tracy is holding on her hands."Well, the police sent me Jordan's effects about a week ago, money his passport, i haven't had the chance to come to the house and give them back, so i thought i would stop by and drop them." Tracy says"Well his manager is right there, ge would drop them off in Jordan's suite for you." i say pointing towards where Jordan's house manager was standing."Wonderful, thank you." she says as she turns to walk away but suddenly stops and looks at me, "How are you doing? When i talked to Jordan he said your pressure was off the roof.""I' m doing great, i just had my twenty four week appointment, the doctor said am progressing on well. The pressure am doing everything possible to keep it in check." i say smiling at her as i rub my belly. I haven't seen Tracy or her husband in a w
Leila."Are you sure they don't know who you are?""Yes, am sure, if they did am pretty sure they would have told him by now.""Then what does Jeremy have against you, he is the most non problematic person i know.""I think he is being manipulated because he is dating Ella's best friend, who knows maybe they thought Jordan would marry Ella and they would all live happily ever after." Maria says laughing as she opens a bottle of wine.It's on a Saturday, Jordan had some business meetings, so she decided to pay her sister a visit and celebrate her big news with her. Of course she told Jordan she was going to the spa for a couple of hours as a cover story."I can't believe you actually got him to propose Maria, that's incredible let me see the damn ring mama!." i say as i come with two wine glasses to join Maria on the sofa."Honestly, i feel like Jeremy made it happen, with whatever he has been feeding Jordan it pushed him to actually propose, and i ain't mad at all of it." Maria says a
ELLA.Am still in bed catching up on my favorite show when Chloe knocks at my door."Hey, how are you feeling? She asks concerned as she sits on the other side of the bed."Am sorry about what Jordan said in there, and for him blaming everything on you.""Well it's nothing new, he is always accusing me of me something ever since he found out i was pregnant. I always seem like the better punching bag to get all his emotions and frustrations on." "Well that doesn't make it okay, he shouldn't be talking to you like that." "You think am happy about it, i hate it when he humiliates me like that, i guess i sold my soul when i moved in here and until the babies are born there really isn't anything i can do about it." I thought about running away again, but with everything that's going on i might just be putting myself in harmsway, so i decided to just lay low and and mind my business, atleast until the babies were born. Currently this is the safest place we can be in. "How are things wit
Chapter Fourty ThreeELLA. Glancing at the clock, i saw it was ten thirty."I guess we should start getting ready" I say to Chloe who is sitting at the couch in her phone. She looks up at me for a moment and goes right back whatever she was doing in her phone.Am slightly irritated by that, we should be ready by now. I don't want to be late and gove Jordan another reason to yell at me."So we really have to go, you can say you are not feeling okay and we can stay here instead.""That's not an option Chloe , you know that.""I just don't get why we have to go and play nice to a person who doesn't even treat you like a human being." she says furiously"Is this really about us going? Or is something the matter Chloe ?""I just have a bad feeling about all this, that's all." she says standing up and heading to the bedroom upstairs. I follow her"Everything is going to be fine, we are just staying for an hour maximum and then we are out of there." i say to her sitting on her bed."What if
LeilaMy first instinct when i woke up was to reach over for Michael , but when i found the spot next to me to be emptt, i couldn't help but groan. Wh6 did this man argue about sleeping in every day of the week but the one day that i wanted to cuddle in the morning, he was already up?"Michael ?" i called out to him in a groggy voice, wishing for nothing more than for him to return to bed. That way, we would be able to get those cuddles that i was so badly craving.I have been wanting to be with him for the longest time now, the fact that last night it happened I just want things to stay this way.When he didn't answer me as i expected, i couldn't help but grumble to my pillow, more than disappointed. This continued for a few seconds and just when i was on the verge of falling back asleep, my ears perked up at some foreign sounds from the living room.Who was Michael speaking to so early in the morning? As far as i had noticed, he wasn't much of a morning person.I also know today is
Leila "How does pancakes sound for breakfast?" Michael hummed as he began ruffling through my doors, looking for the ingredients that he needed."Sounds great." i hummed back in response but the sound was rather strange. My eyebrows shot up in surprise."What do you want on your pancakes?" he asked rummaging through the cupboards. When i didn't answer, he paused and glanced over at me, "How about chocolate chip?""Sounds good" I murmured in a quiet voice. "Are you making pancakes now?"He nodded, "Do you want your pancakes with some bacon?""No," i said my voice louder than before as i moved to the kitchen to join him."I think i will have some bacon with mine," Michael said whisking away at the batter that he had quickly whipped."With chocolate chip pancakes?" i snorted. "Bacon and chocolate chip pancakes is a pretty odd combination.""I am in a pretty odd mood." he chuckled, but the sound was quick to cease when i didn't join in.Several moments of silence passed between us as he
Chapter Fourty SixI found a seat at a circular table covered in white damask. I sat there sipping some juice looking around at the people who were chatting away. For all the elegance of the surroundings and the endless number of servants, the overall vibe was casual and relaxed.I was starting to enjoy myself when someone i had hoped not to see again stepped out of the house into the terrace, Maria looking phenomenal in a rose hued chiffon gown that floated around her knees. I could see why Jordan was infatuated with her, she looks amazing, and she is so beautiful. A hand settled on my shoulders and squeezed, setting my heart racing because it reminded mw of the first day i met Jordan. True to my inst8nct, turning around it was Jordan standing there smiling down at me with all his teeth out like a kid at Christmas. "Hey Ella," he took the chair next to mine, and set his elbows on his knees, leaning towards me. "Are you having fun? You are not mingling much.""I'am having a great ti
Ella. “Give me the real on you and Toby, what's been happening. You guys are always together.”“Let's just say if all goes well, you're not the only one who will have a boo.”Ella said smiling, “He is really a good guy and i love him.”“Hold up!” i say almost shocked, “Ella loves someone, That's juicy.”A shadow slid across Claire’s face before it disappeared. “Yes i am in love and i can't believe saying this, ut he just mightbe the one speaking of which,” She turned to me “Where’s Lover Boy?”I rolled my eyes, a blush spreading over my cheeks. “Don’t call him that, and he’s busy running a company. He doesn’t have time for college events.”“You sure about that?” Ella tilted her chin at something behind me. I whipped around, my heart jumping in my throat when I saw Toby standing behind me. In his navy cashmere sweater and jeans, he cut a sophisticated figure amongst the crowds of drunk college students and rumpled professors. I couldn’t help it I ran and threw my arms around him. “I t
ELLA.I woke up quiet early than usual, we are staying at the Hamptons house alone since Jordan had given the workers days off so we could all soebd time together, like an intimate setting. Given what he shared with me last night, i wanted to do something for him even if it was as simple as preparing him breakfast.Jordan was still sleeping peacefully, i walked quietly to the bathroom and brushed my teeth and put on some comfy lounge wear before heading downstairs. Chloe and Jeremy were not yet in the house which meant they were still in their love nest. I put on some soft music opening the curtains to let the fresh air come in. I went ahead to prepare breakfast, or rather brunch.I was in a really happy mood, and the sun was out today, the weather was amazing for us to just chill in the backyard by the pool and just relax. I although wished Chloe was up so she could help me set the table, i knew Jordan would be up soon, and i would like to be done by then."wooow!" i heard Chloe's vo
ELLA.I watch him get ready for bed still wondering how we are going to survive eight hours of sleep beside each other. Considering we had just had sex this same morning. After a while i decide to get in bed and try to sleep before he joins me. It would be much easier if he found me already sleeping or pretending to be sleeping since I know sleep today was not going to come easy.I immediately got under the covers and laid on my side, my back facing his side of the bed. I tried to close my eyes but i couldn't get any sleep, i just lay there in anticipation as my body tensed up. How the hell was i supposed to fall sleep tonight.I felt the bed move when he got in it and then there was total silence. My body froze as i prayed and hoped he would fall asleep immediately, i tried to listen to his breathing hoping he would fall asleep soon. I knew this was going to be a very long night. I know the effect this man has on me and i didn't want any parts of our bodies to touch.For a moment the
LeilaAfter a couple of shots, my body was burning, am more of a wine girl, i don't drink the hard stuff. I needed a shower to help me sober up a little. But i also didn't want to leave the party, it was really fun, playing drinking games with Michael and my sister Maria. It has been while since we had fun like that, without yelling at each other. So i decided to use the guest bathroom on the same floor as the living room to shower. I figured Maria wasn't going to sleep any sooner. I stripped naked and walked towards the bathtub, the water was so calming and relaxing. "Hey babe, are you in here?" I could hear Michael 's voice from the bedroom, "I am in the shower." I shouted back, hoping he would hear me and go back to the living room. "I think we should play beat the clock." i heard him say in a sexy voice. "My sister is right next door Michael no." i shout back totally surprised by his sudden need for exploration. "Thats what will make it even more fun and sexier, the knowledg
MARIA. We are all sitting in Leila's apartment where she is currently staying with Michael drinking wine. There are about three empty bottles on the table and four more unopened. Am starting to feel a little bit tipsy."Maybe, you should stop drinking. I think you have had enough, you don't want to go back to your house and fiancé drunk." Leila said taking away the bottle of wine i had just opened."Jordan is not even home, and he won't be for the next couple of days. Why do you guys think am here, it's definitely not because i wanted to see you make out every second of the day."I say irritated," Am lonely, i feel like something changed with him ever since the Ella situation, i barely see the man anymore.""Where is he? Do you think he knows or suspects anything?" Michael asked sitting down next to Leila."No he doesn't suspect a thing, i just think losing the babies hit him more than he had anticipated and he is suppressing by over working himself." i say pouring myself some wine, "
ELLA. "Do you guys think he is okay?" i ask Chloe and Jeremy for the millionth time. It's almost midnight and Jordan is still not back from wherever he went to and we still haven't heard from him. His phone is off."He is fine," Jeremy says, "He probably got caught up in his drinking spree.""How can you be so sure of that when we haven't heard from him all day?""Because he is my best friend, and I know him better than anyone. I actually know him better than he knows himself."Chloe gets up from Jeremy 's laps and walks over to where am sitted, "He is going to be fine, try not to focus too much on him.""How can i focus on anything else? I am the reason he is out there in the first place."i say tears rolling down my cheeks." If i jad just listened to whatever he wanted to say, maybe we would have talked and he would have stayed here safe.""Look Ella, stop blaming yourself, Jordan has been going through aloot, it has nothing to do with you. And if there is someone who is feeling gui
Chloe."What do you think they are doing, they have been quiet for a while, since breakfast i have not heard screaming or seen any furniture breaking, maybe they are actually good." i say to Jeremy as we stand in the living room looking up. "Mayne they are okay, we should just go do our own thing." I say as i stand in front of Jeremy and put my arms around his waist."I won't let you tell me that twice." he took my hand and we started walking out of the door, when suddenly Ella's door opened and Jordan came down the stairs furious.He went straight to the refrigerator snd took out a bottle of whiskey and started drinking from the bottle." Everything okay Jordan ?" Jeremy asked him as we walked back into the house."Does it look like everything is okay?" he asked looking at the both of us then walked right past us and left. We quickly followed him outside"Where are you going Jordan ?" i asked shouting at him."Anywhere that's not here." he shouted back getting in his car."Please go
Chapter Seventy Four Jeremy .I followed Chloe outside. I looked around for her for almost ten minutes before I spotted her, she was sitted behind the house in the gazebo. She was actually lying on one of the chairs, i approached her silently until i was standing right behind her. Hey eyes were closed."Hey you," i said still standing there.She immediately got up and sat up, "Don't creep up on me like that Jeremy , you scared the crap out of me." she says"Can i sit?" i ask gesturing to the chair right in front of her."Sure, you can do whatever you like." she saidI sat down and looked at her for a moment,"We need to talk about last night, how are you feeling?""Am good, whatever you gave me worked miracles." she said ignoring my statement about needing to talk.I digged into my pockets and took out her phone and handed it to her, "This belongs to you." i say"How do you have my phone Jeremy ?" she immediately snapped grabbing it from me. "Like i said, we need to talk about last
Jordan ."I was wondering when you two would come down." i called out to Ella and Chloe the moment they stepped off the stairs and into the living room. They walked slowly towards the dining table with no expressions on their faces.Chloe sits across from Jeremy as i sit on the head of the table and Ella immediate to my right.There was so much tension between all of us, Jeremy tried to make light of the situation but nothing changed, the women were both fixated on their breakfast, eventually he also gave upate and concentrated in his food. Ella did not look up at me even once during the whole breakfast session, but i wouldn't blame her.I haven't had the chance to talk to her since yesterday, and clearly she is doing everything in her power to ignore me."You disappeared on me last night," i say to Ella looking directly at her. "You didn't even say anything, you just left.""Well, i gave you and your fiancé time to catch up on what you were wearing." Ella answered me sarcastically.