Chapter 91: I Love you
The next morning, Aiden was awoken by the sound of the shower from the bathroom door that was left ajar.
Panic took over him, and he skipped out of bed in his boxers, scrambling to the bathroom. There he found Elsie in the robe, staring at her stomach through the reflection. He remembered the night after the D&C, she had only stared at her stomach and cried.
Even though he hated himself for asking a question he already knew the answer to, he still implored, "Are you okay?"
This got her attention, and she swatted her gaze to him. She broadened her lips, which stretched to mimic a smile, but it failed miserably. "I am fine," she said.
Cursing underneath his breath, Aiden went over
Chapter 92: Thank you "Is she the one who plays the piano?" In the restaurant where the viral pianist played, Trixson sat by the window ordering a salad as she pestered a waiter with questions. In fact, when the waiter had arrived, he had read the signal all wrong. Trixson winked at him, which made him assume she wanted to flirt with him. Now, he was just annoyed. Trixson asked him the same question several times. "Does she have a hearing problem?" he wondered. Rolling his eyes, he told her firmly, "Yes, she is. Her name is Kate and is the only one who plays piano here. Stop hounding me!" Darting her eyes to the girl, Trixson had a weird gut feeling which told her that the woman Kate was the pianist who went viral, although they had the same body structure. "Okay. THANK YOU," Trixson offered a smile, then tossed a wad of cash on the table before leaving. ### In the next week, Trixson arrived in a black Toyota. She waited on the other side of the
Chapter 93: Make a wish Later that night, as the moonlight shone through the open window of the bedroom, Elsie tossed and turned, grasping at the pillow and speaking inaudibly. Suddenly, her eyes fluttered open, tears brimming in them. She scanned the room in search of something or someone in particular. When she could not find him, she hopped out of bed, ignoring the fluffy flip-flops at the bedside. Her feet came in contact with the cold marble floor, but still, she did not feel anything. She scurried to the bathroom, only to find it empty. More tears ran down her cheek, her heart raced, and she felt restless. The whole room spun around, as if the walls were getting closer and blurrier. Losing her footing made her lose her balance, and she dropped to the floor. Luckily, at the nick of time, she was caught and pressed onto a large chest. She inhaled his scent, which seemed to have an effect in calming her nerves. It was not the first time it happened. Elsi
Chapter 94: Should I engage? The rising sun cast a rosy hue across the morning sky. Golden fingers of sunlight lit up the scene. Elsie tapped her feet anxiously underneath the table, her gaze stuck on the revolving doors of the high-end restaurant. Every person who ambled out of that door became the subject of her scrutiny. She fidgeted in her seat, occasionally glancing at her watch. "Not her," she sighed out of frustration as the last person did not turn out to be who she wanted to meet. Disappointment was evident on her face. Next, a blonde woman clothed in a bright-colored luxury jumpsuit stepped out in silver stilettos. This prompted Elsie to skip out of her seat, stretching her hand as a smile curled up her red-painted lips. "Thank you for coming, Jasmine," she said enthusiastically, her voice brimming with relief. The lady named Jasmine smiled sweetly and shook Elsie's hand before taking a seat across from her. Darting her eyes around the room, it wa
Chapter 96: Time of death 4:35 pm As she looked around, Elsie locked eyes with the purple-haired man dressed in a biker's aesthetic. Her stomach sank, and she let out a low shriek. After an unintentional blink, the man and his bike were gone. Elsie's heart raced as she hurried towards her car, clutching the pepper spray hidden behind her dress. The man's presence had unnerved her, and she couldn't shake the feeling that she was being watched. As she reached her car, she quickly glanced around the parking lot, scanning for any sign of the purple-haired man. Not seeing him, she let out a small sigh of relief and hastily unlocked the car door, eager to get inside and away from this unsettling situation. "How are you?" She heard a deep voice inquire from the pa
Chapter 96: I am not biased Elsie's heart raced as she the shocking turn of events unfolding behind the one-way mirror. She gripped Aiden's arm tightly, her knuckles turning white. Aiden noticed her discomfort, and he informed her, "Brother, take Elsie outside. I will deal with this." To their surprise, Elsie let go of him. She shook her head in denial, "I am staying here." In her past life, she had been through hell and back. Seeing blood did not faze her. Seeing her determination and newfound strength, the Scott brothers nodded. The cop with a unibrow stepped in, his expression grave. "Blake and Calvin are dead now, and we have sent out an arrest warrant for Henry Rowan." "This doesn't make any sense," she uttered, her voice firm. "If what they said is true, then Henry Rowan is the one behind all of this. But how? What resources does he have to arrange my kidnapping and have them both die?" "Blake confessed. Henry is a drug dealer," Aiden said matter-of-factly.
Chapter 97: No more stupid games In the night, the vintage clock on the wall struck nine. Elsie stood by the window, her gaze fixed on the sleek red Audi that rolled into the driveway. Upon seeing the person she had been waiting for strutting towards the house, her heart began to race. She rushed to the vanity mirror, picking up a bottle of perfume, and quickly spritzed her neck with a floral, intoxicating scent. Next, she pulled the white button-down shirt she was wearing out of nervousness. The shirt was made of a soft cotton material and had become oversized due to her small stature, ending at her thighs. The first few buttons of the shirt were undone, revealing her sunlight-kissed collarbone and making her appear more attractive. Only a few of the buttons were fastened, allowing the shirt to fall open slightly and reveal a glimpse of her bare legs peeking out from underneath the oversized garment. Her hair was left down in soft and elegant curls, and her be
Chapter 98: Mastermind Immediately, Elsie lunged to the window where she watched his car speed away. She wondered out loud, "What is so important?" Elsie recalled seeing the caller ID - it was April. Was April in danger? Or is she hurt? Why did Aiden leave so suddenly? This was not the first time he ran off after one call from his sister. Yet, today seemed more urgent. Closing her eyes, Elsie offered prayers for his safety. It was late and the roads were covered in snow. Pulling into a driveway, Aiden rushed in huge steps towards a house. He pressed the bell, waiting for a response. When April opened the door, she was delighted to see the man she had su
Chapter 99: What if I told you I was reborn? In his study, Aiden sat cross-legged, his gaze focused on the document in his grasp. It talked about a merger with one of his clothing companies in the UAE with another famous brand in the locality. It had been cross-checked by several associates, which confirmed the terms to be favorable. Still, Aiden Scott cared less about their opinion. He meticulously ensured that everything was as it was supposed to appear, with no fraud. As if anything could pass under his nose! At this time, Elsie, clad in a red skinny blouse and black shorts, skipped in. Her face shone with delight and ecstasy. As she neared him, her bold fragrance demanded his attention, causing his gaze to shift to the woman staring down at him, wearing an infinite smile on her pink l
Chapter Four: Mate?"The alpha male is not just a leader, but a guardian." - Unknown ___ In the torturing basement of the Crescent Moon Pack, a dungeon meant for defilers of the pack, the stench of blood and sweat filled the air. Kael and his beta, Lyra, strode in powerful strides towards the dungeon where the head witch was being kept. They had been successful in eradicating almost all the witches that had attacked them. "Why do you think the witches attacked us yesterday?" Lyra inquired softly, her voice echoing in the marble halls, as she pushed her glasses up the bridge of her nose. "What do you think?" Kael retorted, subtle anger lacing his voice. He glared at her as if she had asked him to bite off his finger and increased his steps. Ly
Chapter Three: Kaiya, are we going to die? "Werewolves are like the ocean, you can't control them, but you can learn to navigate their tides." - Unknown ___ Kaiya and Linda ran swiftly through the darkened forest, their feet pounding on the soft ground. Kaiya's heart raced, both from the physical exertion and the sheer terror of the situation. "Hurry, Linda! He's coming after us!" Kaiya yelled, glancing nervously over her shoulder. Linda's breath came in short gasps, and Kaiya could see the strain on her face. She knew her asthmatic friend was struggling to keep up the pace. Suddenly, a bone-chilling howl pierced the air, sending shivers down their spin
Chapter Two: I want to see you happy "The things that go bump in the night, are not always monsters, sometimes they are just lost souls." - Unknown ___ Surprisingly, the day wrapped up as if the awkward conversation with her boss had never happened. Kaiya had never been happy, so she took out Linda to a small restaurant by the town borders to celebrate. It was a dumb but necessary idea. In the restaurant, they sat in a garden-themed backyard awaiting the waiter to come and take their orders. Sitting across from each other, Linda smacked her pink-painted lips several times, her legs bouncing nonstop. She wore a bright smile which happened to complement the black skin-tight dress she was wearing.
Chapter One: The beginning "The supernatural is the natural, not yet understood." - Elbert Hubbard ___ In the beautiful city of Voldermont, known for the void icy cold river that encircled the town and its touristic caves and beautiful forest, the cold wind carried from the river swept into the window of a three-storey building, making everyone shiver. "Have you contacted the man for the new windows?" Linda Crowe, the best friend and five-year roommate of Kaiya, asked as the moment she arrived at Kaiya's cubicle. She placed a cup of hot coffee with no cream on the table. Linda, a twenty-three-year-old ebony lady with heavy curves and brown butt-length braids. "Huh?" Kaiya raised her celery-green eyes to meet her friend's darker
Author's AppreciationI started writing this earlier without this novel being finished, because I wanted to say something from the heart and not rushed. That doesn't mean my other appreciations are not from the heart. They are!You see, I have never been good with words and not always known how to respond to messages, emails, and so on. I am a freaking walking disaster, a one-woman circus clown kind of show, but I say this with much confidence: when I read a book and I laugh hard, feel hate, dislike, and cringe at moments which genuinely become a part of me, even if just for a time - it fills in my heart. I am overwhelmed by such talent to aid me grapple with my own emotions and go over every scene. Feeling satisfied and still wishing for more. Looking at you, Ashley Peston, you perfect angelic wordsmith.And I want that to be the same feeling my readers get from
Epilogue Elsie's POV Six months later. I got a call from the prison, concerning Trixson's plea to have me visit her. I should have said no. However, I needed to hear what she wanted to say. Trixson had been sentenced with a double life sentence for the murders she had been involved in. Boris had been given ten years for being an accomplice in Henry's homicide. Trixson had Boris sneak into the rehab disguised as an operating nurse and provided him the drugs Henry overdosed on. After this, Boris' conscience could not bear the burden of the secret. Hence, he came to me. He had to, after I provided him photos of Trixson and Director Lee's affair. All that helped take off the rose-colored glasses he wore aroun
Chapter 137: I have you Aiden stepped out of the prison gate, blinking in the bright sunlight. He had dreamed of this moment for what felt like an eternity, and yet, it still felt surreal. He was finally free. As he looked around, his eyes scanned the crowded streets, searching for a familiar face. And then, he saw her. Elsie stood out from the crowd, her flaming red hair shining like a flame. She wore a bright smile, and her eyes sparkled with tears, as she waved at him. Aiden's heart skipped a beat as he made his way towards her. Elsie still looked as beautiful as she did the first time he saw her at the Scott mansion. She wore a knee-length red dress that clung to her skin, exposing her heavy curves. As a result of the pregnancy, Elsie had gained weight, and her chest and ass had grown bigger too. She was
Chapter 136: Prison Life Aiden's POV The courtroom had been filled with a sense of tension and anticipation. The judge, a middle-aged woman with a stern expression, sat at the bench. I stood before her, my eyes fixed on Elsie, who had been crying non-stop. The prosecutor stood opposite me, arms crossed. The judge announced, "After careful consideration of the evidence and the severity of the crime, I hereby sentence you to 7 years in prison for withholding information and obstruction of justice in relation to the double homicide case." My eyes had widened for a brief moment, but I accepted the sentence with a nod. I knew I deserved this punishment for my actions. The judge continued, "While I acknowledge your cooperation with the authorities and your expression o
Chapter 135; Promise me Two months later. On the day of Aiden's trial, after he had refused to file for bail, Elsie kept Eldon entertained by playing Legos when Aunt Rina walked in. The little lad ran to hug Rina, and she kissed him on the cheek. "Aunt Rina, where have you been? I've missed you," he exclaimed, his dimples creeping up as he smiled. Leaning in, she explained in a sweet voice, "I was busy, boy. But I'm back now..." Elsie, leaning against the counter in the kitchen, found their encounter very cute. She sometimes envied Eldon's relationship with Rina. A huge grin curled up on Eldon's lips, and he raised his arms, shouting out of ecstasy, "Yay, we'll all play together!" "We will," Rina confirmed, nodding her head. She reached out to touch the boy's cheek and pinched it fondly. "You should go to your room and wait for me there while I talk to your mom." The kid threw his arms up in happiness, spread them wide like wings, and ran out, making plane