NicholasTwo good days had gone by since Nora's escape, and there still wasn't any report from the police or my security team. The three of them seemed to have disappeared completely off the face of the earth. Their bank records confirmed that somehow Nora had cleared all her savings a day before the escape. That meant that, between the lawyer and the doctor, one of them must have transacted on her behalf."What if she repeats the same thing she did?" Eliana suddenly asked, biting a green apple. She sat by the edge of the pool, her legs dipped into the clear water."Moving states and staying off the radar for another 2 decades?" I asked after resurfacing from the water. I was taking a swim while we chatted randomly, relishing in each other's company. She had decided to start school at Indiana University and was scared to live on her own. She barely laughed or found anything interesting anymore."Yes, and worse, leaving the country," she added after swallowing the bite she had taken. We
ElianaThree Weeks LaterI leaned on the elevator, a bag of packed food in my hands, as I glanced at the floor indicator. After staying indoors for three weeks in fear of Nora, I decided to step out and surprise Nicholas for lunch. He had bought a Rolls Royce, specifically for me, and even got a chauffer for me, saying I couldn't stay home forever."Hi, how can I help you?" The secretary asked without turning her gaze from the computer screen."I'm here to see Nick," I simply stated, holding a laugh when she turned slowly, eyes widening."You are the girl who poured coffee on me because I refused to let you in," she pointed at me, recognition crossing her eyes. I thought she wouldn't because I had my hair down to my shoulders, and instead of the tennis skirt I wore that day, I was wearing a floral short dress."I'm sorry about that. I was so angry I could barely think straight." It was a genuine apology, and I surely hoped she would accept it."It's okay; there was actually a crazier
NicholasAfter our steamy session, Allan came shortly after. Luckily, we had already dressed, but Eliana was still on my lap, sleeping soundly as I enjoyed the food. I felt much lighter, as if cumming during the quickie had lifted a big burden off my shoulders. My mind felt so fresh, as if I hadn't spent the entire morning going through files, holding online meetings, and filling out forms."This place reeks of sex." Typical Allan and his remarks. He strutted inside, one hand in his pocket."Shut up," I hissed, my mouth full."Hey Ellie," he diverted the conversation, looking at her back."She's asleep; lower your voice, motherfucker." I chastised, pulling my plate closer when he sniffed and eyed it."That intense?" He wiggled his eyebrows, earning a sharp glare from me."She just took some medications that have sedatives in them." I explained, but the way Allan looked at me meant he didn't believe me."This is unfair; how do you get sex and food at the same time while I am starving f
Nicholas"How do I fucking fix this?" I was left standing at my office door after Eliana left. She threatened to leave home if I even attempted to follow her, so I had no choice but to give her time. I had called Daren and asked him to inform me when they got home. She wasn't supposed to get out of sight now that Nora had issued an indirect threat to our lives."Nick?" Reyna popped her head behind the office door."It is, sir, to you, Reyna. I thought I said I don't want to be disturbed." I ran my hand through my hair, leaning back on the chair boredly as she ignored me and walked in, swaying her hips. I would have fallen for her seductive walk had it been years ago, but I only had eyes for Ellie."I want to help you, sir." She dragged the title, tuning her voice in a questionable manner."With what?" I was seconds from kicking her out because my patience was running out."You don't deserve all these ladies who are dramatic and unsubmissive to you." I creased my forehead, wondering whe
ElianaI looked at the screen of my phone as it vibrated on the side table, an unknown number flashing. Since the update from Rob, I was sceptical of picking up any calls from unsaved numbers, thinking it might be my mother."Aren't you going to pick that up?" Nicholas asked, looking at the device. After seconds, I reluctantly answered, but the person on the other end didn't utter a word, and I was met with silence.Before I could hang up, though, a male cleared his throat, making me flash Nick a questionable look. For a moment, I thought that it was Dorian trying to play with me."Hello," I uttered, my patience running thin as I got ready to hang up when seconds ticked by."Hello beautiful, remember me?" I stilled, my grip on the phone tightening, when Gavin's voice filled my ear.I swallowed hard, then spoke. "What do you want?" I tried to play it cool by using a flat, nonchalant tone but it was breaking."Nothing really; I have been following the news, you know." I could guess he wa
Nicholas"We are minutes late to the meeting, Nicholas; hurry the fuck up." Allan's voice drifted inside my office as I stood staring at the sky, too deep in thought to even turn and look at him."I am the head of the company; the rest can wait," I dismissed, needing a moment to myself."This place reeks of alcohol, your hair looks unkempt, and your desk—god, your desk, Nick—is a whole mess." I kept my mouth clamped, thinking about my argument with Eliana, Reyna's unusual behaviour, and, of course, Gavin's warning."Where the hell is Reyna? She should tidy this place now." I had driven to the office earlier than usual, drunk as hell and in a daze after Eliana and I fought. The least I could do was get away from her and drive. I ended up trashing the office in a fit of rage, screaming my frustrations away but Allan didn't need to know that."Go get the meeting started; I'm coming." I wasn't up for any conversation, and every other word he uttered went unanswered until he just quietly ex
Eliana"You would be dead, forgotten, and buried." Nick's words replayed in my mind for the entire night. I wet my pillow with my tears until I had no more left to express the gnawing feeling inside my chest. By the time I got out of bed the next morning, my throat felt so dry and sore. I couldn't stand looking at my reflection in the mirror without gagging. My eyes were puffy, with dried tears visible on my red cheeks. My nose appeared swollen, and I struggled to breathe through the blocked nostrils."Honey, your tea is ready." Nanny's voice came after she knocked on the door. How she knew I had slept in the guestroom was beyond me, but I could really use some hot herbal tea."I'm coming," I replied in the strongest voice I could master. After taking a quick shower, I went downstairs with my phone in my hand. I looked at it severally, chastising myself for almost anticipating Nick's call or text message. His previous harsh words had sliced across my heart, and they continued to do so.
NicholasI paced inside my office, throwing glances at the photos splayed on the desk, along with files and papers. My phone was in my hand, my thumb hovering over the call button. For minutes, I had been going back and forth in my mind about whether to call Eliana or break the news to her when I got back home. The problem was that I didn't know where to start after the vile words we had exchanged. I knew it was cowardly of me, but I decided not to talk to her at that moment. "Instead of hiding and pacing in here, we should be looking for the inside person who dared work for Gavin while still under this company." Allan, like usual, trudged in, his right hand in his pocket."I think that Lilith's appearance yesterday, her cryptic words, and the photos are connected in some type of way," he added when I kept quiet, pondering over the issue."The photos had no message written on them. So what makes you think that Gavin has to do with it?" I asked, even though I knew deep down that there