Axel couldn't get himself to speak to Eliana for a while. He felt ashamed. He never thought he could feel that way. There he was. Feeling like a fucking low life."If you don't have anything to say, then it's best you leave." Eliana pointed towards the door. She refused to sit and was still standing, since she came out of Amelia's room.While Axel sat down where he was seated earlier with Amelia on his lap.Axel started to speak. "Eliana. I know there is no excuse for my stupid action -"Eliana pulled her hands to her chest. "Damn right there is none." She spat, looking pissed.'This is not going to be easy ' Axel thought. But he has to try anyway. This is his chance and might be the only one he would ever have. So he continued. "I have to come clean and I am glad you are giving me listening ears. I will tell you my whole truth.""Don't make me regret this, Axel. And make it quick. I had a long day and I just came back to town a few hours ago. I need to rest." Eliana said as she sat
Axel nodded at Eliana's confession before speaking. "I deserve that. I also thank you for that." He said with a small smile.Eliana nodded. She did not feel bad for having her revenge on Axel. It's just that her plan did not go as she planned, but maybe it was for the best. Maybe it was better that Eliana knows her father. Maybe this is what Eliana needs. A closure. She has been leaving for all these years hating Axel for abandoning her while pregnant. When the truth was, Axel never new he has a child with her."This might sound like a goodbye. I wish it could be a goodbye. Because it will be hard for me to face you all the time. But for Amelia's sake, I have to be in the picture sometimes."Eliana nodded in understanding, then she said, "I understand. Now that she knows who her father is, I would not like for her to lose his touch again." "I promise to always inform you before I show up. Just please answer my call when I do call." Axel said with pleading eyes.Eliana fought the urg
"I want all the charges dropped." Eliana said to Jace on the phone. She is seated on the bed as they speak.It was the next morning when she called Jace and told him what had happened last night. And that same morning, she finally went through her mails from the mailbox but there was none from the court.Jace told her they might not be needing her to testify against Axel, that is why they did not send her any."Are you sure?" Jace asked after a few seconds of silence."Yeah I think so." Eliana said, sounding still unsure."How about you think through it and then you can decide in the next hour." Jace advised."Alright." Eliana said with a sigh."When you do, I can easily make it go away, but if you don't, I can make it worse for him. I mean, whatever you want. Just name it." Jace said.Eliana smiled at his offer. "Ok. I will let you know."They ended the call a few moments later. Eliana prepared breakfast for her and Amelia. As Eliana was preparing breakfast, she recalled how Axel act
Owen has three children in total. Joshua the eldest and then the twins, Charlie and Wesley. Joshua is four years older than his cousin, Jace. Although they both knew of each other's existence, they are not close to each other.When Jace questioned Maddox, the young man that tried to kill him in the hospital. About who he worked for? Immediately Maddox said 'Mr Bratkowski,' Jace thought he was referring to Owen. Then Maddox described the man as a young person. That was when Jace realized it wasn't His uncle that was trying to kill him, but rather, it was his uncle's son.When Jace came to Owen about the situation, he lied to Jace about not having contacted his son, Joshua. When in fact he does contact his son frequently.However, Owen was not part of the initial plan of his son, Joshua to kill Jace. He never knew about it, until when Jace came to tell Owen to warn his son. That was when Owen contacted his son and Joshua confirmed what Jace said to be true. Owen pleaded with his son t
Later that night, Jace met with his private investigator in a VIP section of a restaurant. There were very few people there. The private investigator was already there when Jace arrived five minutes later.Immediately the PI saw Jace walking to the table, he stood up and stretched his hand to Jace when Jace got there. "Mr Bratkowski, it's good to see you." Said the PI. He looked almost the same age as Jace, although Jace is taller and more built physically.Jace stretched his hand, his face held no expression at all. "Mr Logan." He said to the man with light brown hair and brown eyes.They both sat down after that. "What have you got?" Jace asked immediately after he sat down.Logan cleared his throat as he handed Jace a file and said. "It's hard to tell."Jace put the files down with a thud. "What do you mean it's hard to tell? Then what am I doing here if you don't have something tangible?""You did not let me finish." Logan reasoned. Jace was still quiet and kept looking at Log
Jace could still hear footsteps and inaudible voices of the men that broke into his father's home.He has been careful after those attempts on his life, but seeing no threats coming to him, he has met his guard down. He came alone to the mansion.Jace remembered there was a pistol his father used to have in the home office. He stood up and quickly went to the desk. He pulled a drawer and under it, was a secret drawer that was not noticeable. He opened that one too and to his luck, it was there with bullets laying next to it.Jace heard the people going upstairs, while the office he was in is on the ground floor. That is a perfect opportunity for him to prepare himself before they come down. He quickly loaded the pistol and then put all the papers together in a file."There is nothing there." A man's voice was heard by Jace. The man continued. "We checked all the rooms upstairs. They were all fucking empty." The man said.Jace paid attention to the voice, trying to understand what the
Jace could not believe his eyes. He brought out the pistol he took from his father's office and then quietly walked into the living area. Although there was no sound of any kind, he was vigilant as he moved around the apartment. He checked every room and corner of the house. He made sure the coast was clear before he was able to relax. 'That means they were here before they went to his father's house' Jace thought. Jace let out a breath and relaxed on the handle of the couch. He then heard the sound of his private elevator open. Jace immediately raised the pistol to the direction of the elevator. It took a few seconds before the person in it came out."Holy shit!" Luke exclaimed in fear, seeing a gun pointed in his direction. He let go off his crouch and turned to go back into the elevator, but Jace stopped him."Wait sorry. I thought you were someone else." Jace said before securing the gun at the back of his trousers. "Besides, the bullet would easily get to you even if you turn y
**Two days earlier**Jace told Luke everything that happened while they were seated in his apartment. Luke kept opening and closing his mouth in disbelief"With all these threats to your life, you are still telling me not to inform the police!?" Luke asked. He was in uttermost disbelief. "Jace, are you trying to get yourself killed!?" Luke questioned"I just need to have concrete evidence before I do that." Jace sought"Concrete evidence huh!" Luke scoffed."Yes! What is wrong with that? I need something that will get him locked up for Life, even." Jace said, through gritted teeth"We can't get that by waiting. We have to take action." Luke suggestedThe PI Jace hired, has confirmed to him that Joshua was still in town. He also gave him the location he was last night. Which means there is a possibility he is still thereJace stood up and started pacing. "We have to get someone from the inside. Someone that can get easy access to my cousin, without being noticed." Jace suggested"You m
**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