Eliana was still shaky. She sat on the floor and buried her face between her legs and sobbed. She couldn't pay attention to what was happening. All she know was that someone pulled Axel away from her. And then the sound of punches and grunts in pain followed."I have waited too long to do this, now you have given me a good reason to do it." Jace's voice came through between punches.Eliana maintained the position she was sitting in."Eliana." She heard Zia's voice. "Oh my God. That goodness you are alright." Zia rushed to where Eliana flooded herself and tried to get her up, since it will be hard for Zia to kneel in her state.Knowing the situation of Zia, Eliana used the wall as support so that she could get up. Immediately she was on her feet, then hugged Zia and continued subbing. Zia led her away from where Jace had turned Axel to punching bag.Axel couldn't fight back or defend himself, due to his drunken state. His face was already bloody, because Jace gave him blows with all
Eliana, Jace and Benjamin panicked for a while. They got confused on what to do and the way Zia kept screaming and cursing did not help with their panic. They finally composed themselves and left for the hospital.They all drove to the hospital in Jace's car, which was the only one available and close by. Benjamin's car is parked by their house and it will take time to get to it.Zia was taken into the labor room. Moments later, Benjamin was called to go into the labor room. While Eliana and Jace were directed to the waiting area.However, Benjamin didn't last long in the labor room. Because he was admitted after he fainted there.Four and a half hours later, Zia's baby boy arrived. The new mother and son were in a healthy condition. Soon, they were prepared and sent to a regular hospital room.Eliana walked into the room, while Jace went to check on Benjamin.On his way, he received a call from Luke, he knew the reason for Luke's call."I know she said yes. Who wouldn't say yes to t
Eliana thought of the offer Jace had given to her, but she couldn't not just leave Zia all by herself. Although Benjamin is there.At the same time, she would really like to have some food. Her insides are probably eating themselves."It sounds tempting, but I cannot leave Zia all by herself." Eliana reasoned.Eliana had a better idea. "Why don't you and Benjamin go get us all some takeout and we can have dinner here?" She suggested."Oh my God! You are a lifesaver, how did you know I was hungry?" Zia spoke. She is done giving Theo milk and now burping him. "Your Idea is good too. Benny Ben, why don't you boys go get us something to eat?" She looked at her husband as she spoke."Alright." Benjamin said. He pecked her forehead and his son's before turning to Jace."Shall we?"***They all left the hospital around 1am, and returned by 8am. The doctor came in and checked on Zia and her baby to make sure they are both fine.They were discharged from the hospital and will be going home soo
Axel could not believe what he just recalled. "How could I be so stupid?" He spoke looking at Noah who walked over to where Axel was seated.Noah stood by the rails of the cell. "What!?" He exclaimed in shock. "Why did you go there in a drunk state to begin with?" Noah questions after Axel has told him what he could remember."I- I don't know." He rubbed his head. "I Just hope I did not have the opportunity to hurt her." Axel spoke with a sad expression."Where is she now?" Noah asked."I am not sure. Maybe in her house?" Axel shrugged.Noah nodded in understanding. "I hope she doesn't take this public, or someone else does it on her behalf. So far, I have not seen or heard anything." Noah continued. "That means we are good for now. But we have to get you out of this shit hole." Noah spoke as he fished out his phone and tapped on it."How do you suggest we do that?" Axel desperately asked."Give me a minute." Noah said and stepped out of the station to make a call.Axel's throbbing h
After a very watery pancake batter, burnt bacon and a failed breakfast by Jace in general. Jace finally admits to having failed in his breakfast attempt.Eliana had to prepare a proper breakfast all over again for the three of them. Jace is now taking Eliana and Amelia to work. His face has been stern so far through the ride.Amelia is seated at the back and all her attention is on the kids iPad Jace bought for her recently.She is going on with Amelia because Zia and Nonna are busy with the baby and Eliana doesn't want to add to their burden.Jace's face made Eliana laugh even more."It is your fault." Jace pointed at Eliana as he blamed her for his kitchen disaster.Eliana giggled before asking. "How was your failed attempt in cooking my fault?"Jace kept his gaze on the road and faked concentration. That made Eliana laugh even more."Your eyes were on my hard work all through. That is why all my attempts failed." Jace defended his kitchen failure.That made Eliana laugh even more.
After the stare contest between Jace and Axel, Noah was able to convince Axel to walk away from Eliana's home. Noah whispered to Axel's ear "it seems Eliana is not in the house. Don't you think if she were around, she would have come out because of all the argument you two are having here?"It made sense to Axel, what his manager said. That was why he agreed to leave."If Eliana is not at home, she must be at work. I know where she works." Axel reasoned as they drove away from Eliana's house. "We should go there and I will get to speak to her without that Jerk manipulating her decision."Noah thought for a while as he paid attention on the road. "No. We can't go there." Noah spoke before looking at Axel. "Your face has not healed. We wouldn't want people seeing you like this. What if they take pictures and post on social media? That would raise a lot of questions. That could also lead to people looking for the truth and when they find out!?Tsk tsk tsk... That will be very bad." Noah
"Luke, what about my dad? Did something happen to him?"Luke was quiet for a while. He now regrets calling Jace this late, but he didn't have much choice.However, now Luke couldn't find the courage to tell Jace the true reason he called him late at night. So he decided to tell him something less painful. "He - his condition is getting worse, you have to come as soon as possible." Jace could tell that Luke was hiding something from him but he didn't want to push it. "Ok, I will be there tomorrow." Eliana is awake now because of the noise from the call Jace was making."Ok. See you then. I will book your flight and send you the necessary details." Luke said.Jace ended the call after that. He wondered what the problem was that Luke couldn't tell him over the phone.Was his father dead? Jace shook his head immediately to remove the thought of his father dying."Is everything ok?" Eliana's sleepy voice came through."I hope so. Luke said my dad's condition is not good. So I have to lea
Eliana tried calling Jace multiple times, but his line was not going through. She wanted to text him back, but she felt the call would be better.Eliana knows Jace will be heartbroken and would want to have a shoulder to lean on in such a hard time.She thought about going to the city in person but then how? Where would she start from? Where would she find Jace? How would he react to her showing up uninvited?All these questions are the reason she held back and decided to call instead. But she still can't get through to him.She wondered why must this happen in such a trial time?"Mummy, I am hungry. I want food." Amelia spoke with pouty lips.Since they came back from Zia's house, Amelia has been watching cartoons on TV. Eliana only realized that she had been sitting at the dining table for too when Amelia asked for food. She has been trying to reach Jace's phone and lost track of time."I am sorry Amelia, I will get you something to eat. Would you like to have the lasagna?" She ask
**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