**Jace Pov**Axel looked over my shoulder before faking a smile and maintaining it. I guess Eliana must be looking our way. That made him pretend we are getting along. I am currently having my back to her, so I could not see what is happening behind me."What do you think you are doing?" I asked him. I needed him to know I was not buying whatever he was trying to sell here."What do you mean exactly?" He is still faking a smile.I rolled my eyes. "Oh common. Don't play dumb with me." I scoffed. "Tell me, why are you really here?"Axel looked around before responding. "Isn't it obvious? To see my daughter of course."I laughed dryly. "Oh common Axel, you can drop the act now, it's only the two of us. You are out of Eliana's hearing."Axel smiled. "But I am not. You probably haven't heard the whole story from your girlfriend." His nose flared at the mention of Eliana as my girlfriend.I like how that has an effect on him."Oh she has told me everything you said alright." I narrowed my e
**Eliana Pov**Jace left for the city before the week runned out. He spent only five days in town, most of which was in my house. Those were the most amazing five days I have had in my life.Same-day Jace left, was the day I went to Zia's house. I haven't told her much and we haven't met in two days. Most of our shifts now at work differ."Girl! It's about time you remember you have a best friend here." She attacked me immediately we got in. putting her hands on her waist while speaking.Amelia gave her a hug before running inside the house. "I am sorry. I have been a little busy -" "More like a lot busy." She cut me off. "Are you dating both hotties!?" She continued after closing the door behind us."What!?" I chuckled. "Why would you say that?" I inquired."With social media existing, there is no secret in the world." She said, Don't tell me you didn't know.I was a little confused. She continued anyway after we sat down on a couch in their living room."There is a picture of the
ℹ️ the individual POV will be suspended for a while, due to more than two characters involved.Axel was passing by and he heard Jace talking in a way that was referring to him talking to a toddler. He then stopped and turned towards where Jace was sitting.He did not ask Eliana for her contact before he left the town. Although, he has access to Eliana's contact information. He got it from the private investigator he hired to look for her . But he didn't want to call without her permission."Are you talking to my daughter?" Axel asked again.Jace heard him the first time but chose to ignore him, although his smile has faded away. He thought to himself, 'what does this jerk think he is doing?"Daddy!" Amelia's excited voice came from the other end. "Daddy I missed you. You haven't called since you left." She pouted, folding her hands to her chest. "Only Uncle Jace calls me everyday." Axel is still standing behind Jace, while Jace held the phone to his face, but you could see Axel from
Coach Grayson is standing in his office after they drove back to their sports complex. He looked really pissed off. He thought to himself 'what is wrong with these two!?' because of their stupid rivalry, they almost lost today's game."What the heck is wrong with you two!?" Coach said angrily. "Because of you two, we almost lost today. It was a last minute pluck they had."Jace and Axel were seated quietly in his office.They are the two best in the team, but it was clear they played against each other during the game. Especially Axel, he always tries to tackle Jace down on the field.Whenever Axel is in possession of the ball, he never willingly lets Jace have it, even if Jace is in a clear spot. Axel just wants to be the center of attention on the field."I see what you guys did out there . Do I need to remind you that you both are on the same fucking team!?" Coach continued.His voice could be heard even outside because he was angry and loud."Whatever is it between you two, you be
"Thank you for allowing me to talk to her." Axel said. Choosing his words so that Eliana doesn't end the call. "Sure. Goodnight then -." Eliana wanted to just end the conversation."No, wait please. Don't end the call just yet." Jace immediately spoke."I wanted to talk to you about something else." Eliana furrowed her brows. She looked to where Amelia was seated. Amelia's attention is completely on the TV before responding to Axel. "What about?""About us." Axel simply stated.Eliana wondered what that could possibly be? "What is it about us? Can you please make it quick, I have things to do now.""Ok. Ok. I'm sorry." Axel spoke. "I feel like you still hate me. From the way you talk to me. I know what I did was wrong, but please I need you to forgive me." Axel sounded honest.Eliana sighed. "I can't just forgive you because you asked Axel. You have no Idea what I have been through all by myself." Eliana's voice was cracked. She starts to recall the things that happened in the past.
"The Super Bowl championship is finally here. We have the five times winner of the Super Bowl in a row still leading his team. With the effort of this champion, his team were able to get through all the matches they played this season." A commentator's voice could be heard throughout the field as the games began.Another commentator spoke"don't forget Gerry, he is the richest as well ""Of course Max. He is, how would I forget that. Being the one with the highest score in a superbowl for five years straight could get you there." Gerry responded. "Now that the game is about to begin, let's see if he can make it six in a row and maintain his world record. We are talking about the man of the hour 'Jace Bratkowski' " "And of course Axel Taylor keeps tailing Bratkowski. Maybe his time to shine is close. From the looks of things he has been working harder and playing better this season." Gerry continued."Don't forget 'Rhodes Biltchsky. He is the rising star now. Younger and Very fast."
Eliana went back into the house with the items delivered. She has a smile plastered on her face."Mummy, is it daddy that sent you flowers?" Amelia's voice came through. She was having her dinner when the doorbell rang."I don't know sweetie, but I think it is from uncle Jace." Eliana said while she looked through the roses to see if there was a note in it. To her dismay, there was none."Uncle Jace? When is he coming?" Amelia asked.She knows her daughter misses him just as she misses him too."Soon sweetie. He will come soon." Eliana confirms.She then put the rose bouquet in a jar after she added some water. And the basket to the kitchen where she puts every item in the proper place.Later that night, after Eliana got ready for bed, she picked her phone to text Jace. She wanted to let him know that she received his wonderful gifts and she loved it.Eliana: Thank you for the roses, I loved it. And the gift basket, you went out all the way, but I appreciate it.Eliana sent him the t
A minute or two has passed as Jace remained speechless from coach Grayson's question."So...What do you think of my niece, Maya?" Coach Grayson asked again. Thinking Jace did not hear him the first time."Err.. s-she seems nice" Jace said honestly and at the same time, he doesn't want to give his coach any ideas."Yeah!" Coach Grayson lit up from Jace's response. His mind taking him to place Jace doesn't want the coach to even think about it.Jace has never seen his coach in such a bubbly mood. In fact, he hardly smiles.'what!? Is he trying to play Cupid here!?' Jace thought to himself."Umhum." Jace said with uncertainty."That's good to hear." There is a smile plastered on his face.'What have I gotten myself into?' Jace asked himself."Well then, why don't you take her out sometime?" Coach Grayson suggested.Jace's eyes grew rounder. ' oh no. Coach is really thinking what he thought he was thinking'. He now has to find a way to let his offer down nicely.But before he could say an
**A day earlier, before the opening of the new hotel.**Maya came out of a spa, her phone on her ear with the support of her shoulder. When she exited the place, she then held the phone with her hand."I am on my way home now. I will be home in ten minutes -" Maya was speaking to Axel on the phone when she sighted Noah exiting his car. He then got into another car that was parked In Front of his car."Maya? Can you hear me?" Axel asked when Maya went silent while talking to him."Make that twenty. Twenty minutes. Something just came up." Maya quickly said and ended the call and got out of her car to hail a taxi."Go straight, " Maya ordered after getting into a taxi. They came in sight of the car in no time. She then told the taxi driver to follow the car but he should be careful not to be caught by the car In Front of them.They continued to follow the car low-key for another fifteen minutes. They arrived at a motel.maya was confused. "Stop here." She told the taxi driver before he w
"Wifey, Where have you been?" Jace spoke with a sleepy voice. He stared in his sleep and felt the other side of the bed empty. Almost immediately, the door opened and Eliana walked in. Jace's attention turned to her. Her phone in her hand and her face looked determined."I was making up my mind on what you asked of me last night." Eliana replied as she walked to Jace.Jace sat up on the bed. "Yes?" His face was hopeful of a positive answer from his wife.Eliana bit her lips nervously before saying, "I decided to take on the job -""Really!? That is wonderful news. I know you are going to do great." Jace said, holding her hand, excitedly.Eliana chuckled. "You didn't let me finish." She reasoned."Oh.. what else?" Jace asked."I will take the job on one condition." Eliana said, raising one finger up."Whatever you want, my love." Jace confirmed."I want Zia by my side in the kitchen." Eliana said. "She would act like the strength with authority there." She added."Done. Anything else?
Eliana walked into the bedroom and her husband was on a call. She could easily make up what he was discussing on the phone. It was about the new hotel that was about to be launched. They haven't decided the date yet but everything was ready. It took Jace and his good friend Jayden to get the hotel done. Even though it was an expansion not completely a new project."Hey, beautiful." Jace said after ending the call. Walking towards Eliana, who was also walking to her husband."Hey, Babe." Eliana replied.They hugged each other after sharing a kiss."I love you so much. Today was just amazing." Eliana said."Anything to make my wife happy. Besides, you deserve it all." Jace said. Putting his chin on her head. "I love you even more.""Even Zia and her entire family!" Eliana said. Her hands still wrapped around his torso as they swayed gently in the silence of the night. "You are just so amazing. When did you have time to pull that off?" Eliana probed, looking up at him."Quite some time a
*** A year later ***A maybach drove into Bratkowski's mansion in the evening. In the back seat of the car, Eliana and her husband sat. Eliana looked sad."Wifey, this is supposed to be a happy moment. Why the long face?" Jace asked, caressing her hand.Eliana sighed. "Hubby, I invited them all but no one showed up. They all had one excuse or the other. Not even Maya. She works for you, you should have forced her to show up at my certificate awarding of culinary school." Eliana said with a pout.Eliana got to meet Maya in one of her visits to Jace's office. She was so happy when she met her and realized she was the same lady Axel was drooling over at her wedding.eDestiny is what brought them together because they were destined to be together. As Eliana believed.Jace chuckled and kissed the back of her hand. "I can't force anyone, especially if it is not work related. You know that, right?" He tried to reason with her. "I know." Eliana said, still pouting."Good. Now let's go. The ki
A week has passed and Eliana decided to put one of Chelsea's advice into action. She had already planned everything before she left home that morning.At school, she quickly concluded her practical for that day early so that she can achieve her mission. She headed to the company afterwards.Walking to the front desk at the entrance, Eliana approached the receptionist."Hello." Eliana said at the receptionist. She was still nervous but tried to put on a smile. She was holding onto the lunch she packed for them from school and some things she bought on her way."Good day, how can I assist you -" the receptionist began before looking up. When she looked up, recognition flashed in her eyes. "Oh, Mrs Bratkowski, you are welcome." Eliana was a bit relieved. At least the receptionist recognised who she was. 'She must have attended our wedding.' Eliana thought to herself. That could only be the explanation, since she has never visited the office."I am here to see my husband, can you direct
"Want more sauce?" Eliana asked."Me. Me. Me." All the three little girls at the table cooed, raising their hands up with excitement. They were all savoring the dishes served to them. Eliana prepared the food with the assistance of her kitchen staff."Wifey, this is amazing." Jace said when he was done with his meal. "It is 100 times better than anything I have had that was not prepared by you " he added, while cleaning his mouth.That made the adults on the table laugh. Although they also find her cooking amazing."Thanks hubby." Eliana said with a smile. The children were served a little more of the soup that they wanted more of.Days and weeks later. In the Bratkowski's mansion sat Chelsea and her husband, Jayden, with their two girls, Reha and Myra. Then the Bratkowski's family too. They were having dinner all together. Both families seemed happy as they sat and ate cheerfully around the table.Liam, the little one was on his highchair as well, having his own version of dinner.
"What are you guys not telling me?" Eliana asked. After following Jace into the closet. "After all, I was trying to play matchmaker for Axel." She added, putting her hands on her waist.Jace chuckled as he put on his pajamas pants. "I didn't know that. When did you decide to do that? Playing Cupid and all." He asked."Since our wedding." Eliana said. Picking up the towel Jace earlier had on him. "I noticed how he was gawking over a lady that was sitting at a different table. I wanted to introduce myself to her but then I was distracted for a moment. Before I could get to her again, she was nowhere to be found." Eliana explained.They both walked out of the closet. Jace first and Eliana tailing behind."It turns out he worked it out all by himself." Jace said before sitting on the bed. Eliana walked back into the bathroom. She hung the towel where it should be and then walked back into their bedroom."Yeah, it did. They would have been a perfect match though. She is beautiful and lo
"Wait! What!?" Eliana exclaimed. Her eyes grew wide at Axel's suggestion. She abruptly got up from her sitting position.Jace's eyes were wide as well. "You are joking, right? Don't get my hopes up and then you would say you are joking. Just tell me it's a joke." He blurted. Jace is still seated, but he was close to standing up as well because he was sitting by the edge of the chair.Axel looked between the two as they acted very surprised by his words. "No. I am not. I am sorry I caught you both off guard. After everything I have made you go through. This is the least I can do for her happiness and my way of feeling less guilty for the things that happened." Axel explained."Oh and Jace, that makes you the highest shareholder of the company." Axel announced with an assuring nod. "Because half of mine now goes to my daughter." He added.Alex was still at Eliana and Jace's home when he told them that he was waiting for his lawyer. A few moments later, two lawyers came to their house. T
"Daddy! Daddy! Daddy! You are here." Amelia cheered, running towards Axel. The butler that walked him into the house took a bow and walked away."Hey Princess." Axel said, opening his hands wide for the running Amelia. He picked her up and swung her around before hugging her close to his chest.Axel laughed and Amelia giggled at that. "Woah. My Princess is getting bigger by the day." He said, after putting her down."Yes. I am a big girl now and a big sister too." Amelia said, as she pulled her father's hand towards the living room. "Mummy, daddy is here." She announced, looking at the direction of the stairs.When Axel arrived, he called Eliana and let her know he was at the gate. The gate was then opened for him and he drove through the huge compound of the mansion.Eliana was changing Liam's diaper then. She told Amelia her father was downstairs. That made Amelia run down the stairs. She was screaming her father's name and could not hear her mother's calling. Telling her not to run