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14. Pros and Cons
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Elena POV The drive home was silent and awkward. Alex and I entered the same car this time, with Nick acting as the chauffeur. I occasionally noticed the awkward glances Nick stole through the rearview mirror, while Alex, on the other hand, was red with rage.After he got a text earlier, his attitude suddenly changed, as if someone had flipped a switch.The veins in his temples were popping out. In a way, this Alex scared me more than the cold one. When we got home, he just strode into his study without saying anything, locking the door behind him. Nick came up to me, his usual playful demeanour replaced by a serious expression. “What happened back at the office?” he asked, his voice low and filled with worry.I shook my head, unsure of how to shift the situation. “ I don't know,” I admitted, my voice barely a whisper. “ Ever since he got a text everything changed. It's like he flipped a switch.”Nick glanced towards Alex's study, the door shut firmly as if it held the answers to
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Elena POV “ Elena, wait” His voice echoed as I took a step on the staircase. I don't want to listen to anything he wants to say. I now know my place and it was just being a contract wife. And besides, if not for Nick, I wouldn't even bother myself with his problems. But something compelled me to stop, eager to know why he asked me to stop. Maybe something had triggered in his brain, and he wanted to open up. I didn't turn back, I didn't want to look at him. Didn't want to see his face at all. “Can you” he hesitated a minute, then continued. “Can you stay with me for the night?” he said in a hoarse tone. My eyebrow raised in dismay. I turned to see a vulnerable child who craved his mother's deprived love. I wanted to say no, I wanted to dash out of his sight to be the contract wife he wanted me to be. To stay in my lane. But, I couldn't just sweep the pile of feelings rushing inside me, making my heart pound at an extreme rate that it was all I could hear. My stomach twiste
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Elena POV The morning sun shone brightly, reflecting off the window and onto my face. I groaned, rolling over to escape it, but the light was relentless.Great, just what I needed. My phone alarm rang out forcing me to sit up. I fumbled for my phone, sighing, and turning it off. When I realized that I was on the bed and not on the couch, it dawned on me that maybe Alex was the one who carried me here. I can't believe I fell asleep on him.Dragging myself out of the bed, I grabbed whatever I found in the cupboard that looked professional enough.A quick glance in the mirror told me my hair was a mess. I quickly packed it up in a ponytail and dashed out the door.Nick was already waiting outside, leaning against the car door. A maid gave me my bag that I had forgotten on the bed and I thanked her rushing to him with a smile.He wore this annoying smirk as he opened the car door for me. “ You're late, Mrs Donovan” he teased.“ Yeah, thanks for the observation,” I said, giving him a qui
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Elena POV Even though my last conversation with Grace had been awkward, she never missed a chance to pop into my office for lunch. It has become our little routine, which I surprisingly enjoy so much.Even some staff at the office had started warming up to me, especially the receptionist, Jane. She was a total vibe. Always with her sarcastic comments that always had me laughing. Lunch with those two made work feel a bit less stressful. Funny how the lonely, distant geek somehow ended up with two precious friends.Grace helped me with some issues when she had the time to. She'd swing by to load me with gossip of Alex and sing his praises like he was some kind of saint without flaws. I always put on an expression of amazement whenever she said something cool about him in order not to arouse any suspicions. From all she had been saying, I could tell of her hidden feelings towards Alex, and I wondered if only she knew what a change of character he was.“ Elena,” Grace said as we exite
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Elena POV Just as I was about to swing into action, a familiar voice finally responded, stepping out of the shadows and into the light.“Elena, what do you think you're doing?” Nick flinched back in fear and I sighed heavily.“ Why are you sneaking around the kitchen by this time of the night?” I asked him, setting the rolling pin down.He turned back to the fridge and brought out a bottle of orange juice, holding it up as if it were a peace offering. " I should be asking you,” setting it on the kitchen counter.I folded my arms, leaning against the counter as I watched him pour the drink into a glass. “ I came to get something to eat.” I said, looking around until my eyes found a box of pizza. I was about to take it when he suddenly grabbed it from my reach, dodging it for himself. “ So do I”I rolled my eyes at him. Always been stingy from the start. “ C’mon, it's a whole box of pizza, you can't eat it all by yourself” Nick smirked holding the pizza box just out of my reach like
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Elena POV The night was still quiet and I wasn't ready to face Alex. Nick and I left the kitchen onto the terrace just outside, facing the garden. We sat there for a long time in silence staring at the stars until he broke it.“ When someone dies they turn to stars up there” he said looking up. His all attention to the sky. “ Look at that one,”I followed his hands as he pointed at a certain star ‘it's called matariki. I'm sure Madre and Papa are there. Watching over us like they used to.” “ You think so ?” I asked, looking at him now.He averted his eye to meet my before his lips curled up to a reassuring smile “ I know so” “ Nick?” “ Yes” “ Can I ask you something? ” “ Of course” “ Does Alex perhaps have an ex wife?” Nick chuckled softly as if knowing I would ask that question. He leaned back on the rails , crossing his arms as his expression softened.“ No he doesn't, if he did I would know” he said with confidence.I looked down not wanting to say anything again. Even Ni
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The Billionaire's Accidental Bride 53. Daydreaming again
Elena POV Alex chuckled and I flinged, realising I was in his arms. I bit my lips slightly. As much as this was scary I didn't want him to find what to tell me about but as I loosened my grip attempting to go back to the place I said before, he pressed me firmly on his chest not letting me go."What are you doing -?" I asked warily."Shush" he said, bringing me to sit down while he cuddled me. “ Don't move”"I don’t need you to—"Another thunderclap. My breath hitched, hugging him tightly.I should have pushed him away. Should have told him to leave.But I didn’t.His warmth seeped into me, strong arms holding me close, grounding me in a way I hadn't realized I needed."Just breathe," he murmured, his lips near my ear.I clenched my fists against his shirt, my pride battling the undeniable comfort of his embrace.Minutes passed. Maybe more.Then, just as my eyelids grew heavy, he spoke."You're the most stubborn woman I've ever met ,Elena."Well, that's something I couldn't deny if
The Billionaire's Accidental Bride 52. You drive me crazy
Elena POV By the time we got to the house, the sky was already darker. Alex had called multiple times but I didn’t answer the phone.I knew what he was gonna say so why waste my time on the phone when it would just increase my already irritated feelings.I opened the door to find everywhere in the house eerily dark with no lights on for no reason. I was looking for the light switch when I felt someone behind me.A shadow that seems to blend well with the current darkness that has enveloped the house. It didn't take me a second to figure out who. “ Switch on the lights Alex” I said, but he didn't respond.“ Alex” I called again but still no response, only the creepy sound of the cricket outside followed.Getting frustrated I launched forward to where I felt he'd be sitting but as soon as I took two steps I felt a jolt of pain exude my body.I pressed my toes on the floor trying to suppress the pain.“ Alex,” I hissed, frowning.Only then did he switch on the lights. I glared at him h
The Billionaire's Accidental Bride 51. Surprised to see him
Elena POV I took my phone dashing out of the house so pissed that the death glares I gave Mike and James, the two body guards, didn't dare to stop me.As soon as I was out of that bombshell I sat down near a fountain at the park still fuming with anger that the reason wasn't best known to me.“ How dare he” I said, talking to myself, “ darling?” I huffed repeating what the unknown person said “ more like devil”He couldn't even excuse himself before taking the call, answering it in front of me like it was nothing.Of course, what was I annoyed about? It was nothing after all. I'm so stupid to think this would be something between us. Maybe we could have grown something between us.Argh, what am I saying? Jeez, I knew from the beginning that whatever was between us would always be a business proposal, it's not like he would even think of me in that direction.I mean, look at me, I'm broke with nothing to claim account for, I can't even match his status one bit or even be as prettier a
The Billionaire's Accidental Bride 50. From another universe
Elena POV After our breakfast, Alex went to the balcony to answer a business call while I cleaned up the dishes. Once I was through with the dishes I decided to take a nap. As I walked towards the room I glanced back at Alex, his back facing me, the sun shining on him like it was a stage show.His broad shoulders and godly figure attracted me the most. I bit my lower lips slightly, unconsciously staring at every motion he made while still on the call.In my eyes everything he did was in slow motion like in those movies where a mysteric being from another universe, every effect it made was what I was seeing.His hair was rough and unstyled, bare chest with six or eight packs I couldn't care less, with his lower body covered in joggers.I exhaled unknowingly. He looked like a damn demi god. I leaned on the handrail of the staircase daydreaming and smiling sheepishly into nothing.I heard a faint distant voice calling out my name and couldn't seem to fathom where the distant voice cam
The Billionaire's Accidental Bride 49. The perfect breakfast
Elena POV I stood in front of the counter, slicing my veggies for the omelet. I wonder if Alex would also want one. This looked familiar, oh yes, I used to make this for Pete back in those times when I was stupidly in love. I chuckled, crazy, cause after taking my time to make him breakfast every morning he skips it and when he doesn't he finds fault in it.It's either it wasn't cooked properly or it doesn't have enough salt or veggies. This made me so unconfident about my cooking skills.Not knowing he was sleeping around with another woman only for me to be cooking for him and sheltering him. Wasn't I ever enough for him? Does our relationship, the time we spent together, didn't they mean anything to him before he thought of leaving me for that blondie?I wonder if I was ever going to find him and get my father's house back? So many questions that I kept asking myself and haven't been answered yet.And what scares me the most are these tingling feelings I feel towards Alex that
The Billionaire's Accidental Bride 48. Define crazy
Elena's POV I woke up feeling all wasted. My head felt like tons of bricks were thrown on it.“ Argh” I exclaimed, sitting up slowly as I held my head. I rubbed my temples thinking it would ease the pain, my eyes darting around till I spotted Alex half naked with his shirts off on the bed.My eyes widened, my throat hinged, my chest pounding as I imagined all the fantasies that must have happened last night.Suddenly I screamed, grabbing the pillow beside me and chucked it at his head.“Alex!”“Hmmm” Alex groaned, tugging at the pillow like it was an annoying flu and shifting uncomfortably to face me. “ Why can't you just let me sleep this morning?” he complained, his deep voice echoed and if I wasn't freaking out I would have found it attractive.First off, “ Why are you here?” I asked tugging him to open his eyes. “ omg did we?”“ You don't remember last night?” He asked, looking at me.I clutch my blanket tightly to my chest trying to make sense of the situation.My clothes were
The Billionaire's Accidental Bride 47. Drunk, naked, chaos / She hates him, I'm just here
Alex POV Running around the streets like a lunatic following a lunatic. If any paparazzi saw this right now, I could be headlined Alexander Donovan caught running with his drunk wife in the night or even worse.“ Elena!” I shouted her name “ stop right there” but she didn't. It was as if she was aiming for a particular destination I wasn't sure about. If I had known, I would have taken the car or better still never have brought her out for a drink and let her drink this much.Suddenly, after what seemed to be an endless race finally stopped.I bent to catch my breath before walking to her. As I walked over to her now on the floor sleeping, I noticed my car just a few metres away from where we were.“ What the fuck!”Wait, did she just make me race with her all round just to end up back at the same place?I sighed, gritting my teeth as I looked at the already asleep Elena on the cold concrete floor.“ Come on, let's get you home”I carried her in one lift and soon got to the car and
The Billionaire's Accidental Bride 46. Result of getting drunk
Elena POV His phone vibrated in his pocket interrupting him. He turned to pick it up. “ What!?” he exclaimed aloud. “ Listen,” he looked back at me then forward which made me curious because he stepped a foot further from me. I wonder why he always hide himself from everybody like he had some secret that he enclosed and kept away from anyone and it would be hard to pry into his life. The noise of the children and excitement clouded what he was saying on the phone and I couldn't hear anything. A few minutes passed and he was done with this mysterious call. He walked back to me like nothing happened. “ What was it?” I asked as he was now near me. “ It was nothing, just Nick having trouble with the company” he answered. “Okay” I nodded, not wanting it to seem like I'm interested in anything related to him. “ Ok, so, do you want to join me at the bar?” A few drinks wouldn't hurt at all. In fact I needed it to clear my head from everything that had happened in these weeks.
The Billionaire's Accidental Bride 45. His vulnerable side
Elena's POV The line for the rides was long, and Alex stood next to me, hands stuffed in his pockets, looking around like he was trying to figure out what to do with himself.“So,” he said after a while, his tone casual. “When’s the last time you did something like this?”I crossed my arms and looked ahead at the people waiting. “I don’t know. Maybe when I was a kid.”He nodded like that made sense. “Same. My parents didn’t really do amusement parks.”I turned to him, caught off guard by how real he sounded. “And now you’re here? Why?”He shrugged, a small grin forming. “Thought it’d be fun. And maybe you’d like it.”I didn’t know how to respond to that, so I didn’t. We just stood there quietly until it was finally our turn to get on the roller coaster.The attendant checked the harness on me, and we both entered the carbin. The attendant closed the door and the ride started, climbing higher and higher. My heart was in my throat as I stared down at how far up we were going.I glance
