Alex POV “ Hey” I said softly.She looked up at me, her eyes tired for some reason. “ Hey”I walked over, my left hand in my pocket while the other loosened my tie, I gulped, “ Would you like to go out with me?”She blinked, confused. “What?”“To the amusement park,” I said quickly. “Just… a friendly date. We could go on the rides and just have fun. Normal things, nothing more.”She hesitated, biting her lip. “ Why should I do that? ”she asked.“ I just want us to get along well that's all” I said, trying to sound convincing. “ You can't stay at home and not go out. But if you don't want to it's fine”She looked at me for a few seconds as if trying to measure the possible danger if she'd go out with me.“Okay,” she whispered, after what seemed like eternity.“Okay,” I said, smiling a little.It wasn’t much, but it was a start._______________________________________Elena POV I watched Alex as he loosened his tie, looking less like the icy CEO I was used to and more…human. He seemed
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
Elena's POV Standing in front of the altar, my heart boomed with excitement. I was getting married today and most importantly to the one I love, Pete. Nothing excites me more than having the thought of being with him for the rest of my life. He didn't have much but he was more than what I could ever ask for. I loved him regardless and now, I was about to be his bride. The night he had proposed was the happiest I had ever been. It felt like all my dreams were finally coming true, at once. The cake, decorations and scenery of the place gave it all, everything was so perfect. When he bent down on one knee with his hands stretched out holding the ring, I couldn't contain the amount of excitement bubbling within me. I didn't wait for him to even find his words before shouting “yes” After five years of being together he finally proposed. It felt like my world stopped. The church decor wasn't dreamy or exquisitely luxurious but it was just the perfect fix for me. Simple but
Alex POV The VIP chamber boomed with echoes of laughter, energy and music from the bar downstairs. I drummed my fingers impatiently on my lap as I stared at the exit door of the chamber awaiting the arrival of Catherine. A glass of barley whiskey with a white paper written boldly on it, Marriage Certificate, rested on the table beside me but I wasn't in the mood to drink. I wasn't one who condoled lateness. I hated it more than anything. Catherine was supposed to be here before me waiting for me but now it's the other way round. “ Where the hell is she?”I glared coldly at Peter, my bodyguard who had no clue. “ Sir, I'll go get her,” he replied, still not knowing what to do. He quickly exited the club and almost immediately as he existed did the door swing open with a loud crash. My attention quickly shifted to the door, “ what kept-” instead of Catherine, a drunk woman in a white wedding dress stumbled into the room. Her long, blonde hair roughly playing on her face, her ey
I walked aimlessly on the almost empty street. My chest tightens as tears roll down silently on my cheeks. The early morning rays of sunshine played gently on my skin, caressing it softly. I wasn't sure if I was going in the right direction to my house. All I just wanted right now was to hide myself away from all the chaos surrounding me. How could I have imagined that my seemingly perfect life was now the opposite of what I had feared. In my entire life with Pete I had never anticipated that he would do such things to me. Was I this blinded by the love and affection I so long craved that I ignored the signs even the obvious ones?. The street blurred against my vision as I fought so hard to keep the tears from falling but I couldn't, the pain of betrayal and abandonment by the one person that I could actually turn to was too much for me. Tears of pain kept rolling down as I tried to figure out where everything all started. How it all began, where it all began? These questions
I sat on a bench just outside my apartment staring blankly at nothing. Drifting over the streets but found nothing to hold onto. Nothing was left of me anymore, no place to lay my head, no food, and worst part no money. A breeze playing with my hair strands, scattering it all over my face but I don't care. it didn't matter anymore. When I had seen those frantic texts earlier, my heart raced in my chest in a million marathon. I blinked seeing the figure being withdrawn from my bank account. I opened the bank app hoping it was all a lie, but the numbers remain stubbornly low. Pete and I, life savings were all gone with nothing remaining. A cold sweat broke on my forehead, my hands trembled, unable to hold the phone steady. I knew that when he suggested eagerly to open a joint account for the both of us claiming it was for our future, there was more to it. But I was so blinded with the delusion of being in love. A very stupid choice to make that I regret so dearly now. When t
“We need to talk” The message appeared boldly on my phone screen. I stared intensely at it. My heartbeat was pounding in my ears a little bit louder. I knew who the sender was. Alexander Donovan, one of the most eligible bachelors in the country. A cold and aloof business man, a tyrant in the business world. So does the magazine I always read, says. The stranger I had signed a marriage certificate with forcefully. Being occupied with my feelings for Pete made me forget something this important. A heavy sigh escaped from my mouth. Having nowhere else to go and not wanting to go back to that coven to be dealt with by the memories of Pete, I decided to face this music once and for all. “ Driver, turn the car” I sighed “ take me to blue orchid restaurant” The blue orchid was dimly lit. Filled with exquisite people that screamed wealth and power. As I stepped in, I instantly felt out of place. With my dressing and worn out sneakers, it surely made me stand out. But does It matter,
Elena POV Stepping into Alexander Donovan's world was like consciously stepping into a trap. I knew things would never be the same again but I had no choice, did I?This was my only chance to get back everything that was stolen by Pete and repay him with what he left me.A spineless nobody.I had no one, no family to turn to, so when an opportunity like this was brought to me in a platter of gold, of course, I couldn't allow it to slip from my hands.This was a chance to make things right and if worse comes to worse, I would just face it head-on. A soft knock on the door brought me back to reality. I tucked back a strand of my hair behind my ear as I shoved the last piece of clothes I had.Opening the door, I found a man dressed in a black and white suit with dark shades who took my bags without a word and headed downstairs, leaving me to follow behind, mentally preparing myself for what was to come.We had to live together to make it believable that we were a couple enough. As far
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
Alex POV “ Hey” I said softly.She looked up at me, her eyes tired for some reason. “ Hey”I walked over, my left hand in my pocket while the other loosened my tie, I gulped, “ Would you like to go out with me?”She blinked, confused. “What?”“To the amusement park,” I said quickly. “Just… a friendly date. We could go on the rides and just have fun. Normal things, nothing more.”She hesitated, biting her lip. “ Why should I do that? ”she asked.“ I just want us to get along well that's all” I said, trying to sound convincing. “ You can't stay at home and not go out. But if you don't want to it's fine”She looked at me for a few seconds as if trying to measure the possible danger if she'd go out with me.“Okay,” she whispered, after what seemed like eternity.“Okay,” I said, smiling a little.It wasn’t much, but it was a start._______________________________________Elena POV I watched Alex as he loosened his tie, looking less like the icy CEO I was used to and more…human. He seemed
Elena POV My heart was pounding very fast, I looked around feeling a little bit suffocated, my body heavy as I felt goosebumps on my skin. My hand racked my hair as I held my head feeling headache building up. He had left me again. He promised, he promised he wouldn't leave me alone and now he had. Lucas, Lucas what if he finds me here, what if he comes to get me and do those stuff he did to me that night. Tears stinging my eyes as I felt my chest become heavy. I need to get out of here, I need to leave this place before he finds me. I rushed to the door, opening it. Two black men in suits, one with dark sunglasses on and the other without one. They both turned to my direction “ Ma’am please get inside” the one with glasses said, approaching me. I stepped back looking at them frantically. Who were they? Are they here to take me back to Lucas? No, I will not surrender to them “ I will not” I shouted rushing past them but his second grabbed me while I struggled to release m
Elena POV I shifted uncomfortably, trying to stand. “Alex, let me go.”His grip only tightened. “No.”“ Alex let me go” I insisted but he held me firmly on his lap.I couldn't struggle with him for too long. The more I struggled the more my body weakened and his grip on me got stronger.“ No I will not,” he said after I had calmed down a little.“Alex—”“I said no,” he repeated, his tone hardening. “You’re not leaving this spot until you eat something.”I stilled for a moment, catching my breath as the fight drained from my body. His warmth pressed against me, and for reasons I couldn’t explain, the tension in my shoulders began to unravel just slightly.After a few quiet seconds, I heard him sigh, his breath brushing against my neck.“Please,” he muttered, his tone softer this time, but it still held this sharp edge to his word.I swallowed hard, staring at the untouched soup still sitting on the tray.Today, I have heard him mistakenly say sorry and beg me. The cold arrogant Alexan
Elena POV I took my brush and applied toothpaste to it while still staring at the mirror. I dug it into my mouth, scrubbing and making sure that his saliva wasn't there anymore. That my mouth was clean from his.I didn't care if the lips where he bit was bleeding once again, I just wanted my mouth clean and void from his.I didn't stop there, I took off my clothes taking a sponge and soap making sure to scrub every inch of my body to equally get rid of his touch.Again, I didn't care if I scrubbed my skin too hard till it reddened, everywhere, everything, every memory of last night, I must make sure I had gotten rid of it.And when I was finally satisfied, I bent down letting the cold water from the shower run down my body, washing away every bit of Lucas from my body.Tears fell from my eyes uncontrollably, as I hugged my knees. It was all over. No one was coming to get me, I am safe. No one was coming to get me, no one. I tried reassuring myself. My body shivered due to the long
Elena POV “ No, no, please leave me alone” I shouted , pulling the blanket tightly around me like a shield.My heart pounded in my chest and my breath hitched like I was gasping for air. Yesterday's event played uncontrollably in my head and I feared he was still somewhere in this room, hiding in the corners, looking at me.My eyes wandered around trying to catch sight of Lucas, sweat dripping from my forehead as the door slammed open revealing Alex.“ You're awake” he said, rushing towards me, his eyes wide and frantic.He rushed towards me, kneeling beside the bed. His hands found mine but I shoved them away.“ Don't touch me” I said, my voice cracked, and I couldn't tell if it was fear or anger.“ Elena look at me,” he said softly, cupping my cheeks and turning them to look up at him. “ It's me. You're safe now”I blinked my eyes fast as tears threatened to spill out exhaling sharply. I allowed him to pull me against his chest, sinking into his embrace and didn't want to let go.
Elena POV The shout cut through the air like a bolt of lightning, and for the briefest of moments, I felt a wave of relief wash over me. I turned my head, my vision still blurry, and there stood Alex, I could see the fury in his face. Those grey eyes, usually so cold and composed, were now filled with rage, pure, unfiltered rage burning that radiates from his entire body.Lucas, startled, took a step back, he's holding on to me loosening and I quickly sat up, leaning on the edge of the couch. Alex didn’t give him a chance to react. He charged forward, grabbing Lucas by the collar and shoving him across the room, sending him crashing into the wall with a sickening thud.“Touch her again, and I swear I’ll make you regret it,” Alex growled, his voice dripping with menace.Lucas coughed, trying to regain his composure when Alex pulled him up again this time pinning him against the wall like his weight was nothing. I could barely see what was happening now, my body trembling with the s
~Elena~“ Urgh” I hissed. He was now close to me caressing my cheeks and sniffing me up like a maniac. “ Why are you doing this Lucas?” I said, struggling to hide the pain in my voice.He stopped looking at me , his eyes now dark. “ I have been wanting to do this ever since I met you at the garden looking all weak and fragile.” He touched my cheeks and I shook my head now disgusted. I shouldn't have come here , I shouldn't have. But I wouldn't let the alcohol nor Lucas get through me.I have made a mistake and now I have to face it atleast find a way to get out of this hell. “ You shouldn't have brought me here, my husband will kill you when he finds out,” I said, hoping that could put enough scare into him.But he chuckled, grabbing my jaw aggressively. “ Do you think I care about some husband that abandoned you here?” he paused as if expecting an answer.“ No, I would do things to you that you've never imagined a man would do to you.” And with that he threw me like some bag of unw
Elena POV “ Lucas!? How did you get my phone number” I asked, a little bit surprised.“ I have my ways” I stared at the screen, the soft glow illuminating my furrowed brows. The fuck. This wasn’t normal. I never gave him my number. He didn’t even ask for it. How the hell did he—“This is starting to get creepy,” I muttered under my breath.“Creepy?” His voice hummed with amusement, as if he found the idea of unsettling me entertaining. “Come on, Elena. Don’t be so dramatic.”I exhaled slowly, shifting on the edge of my bed “ okay, what do you want?” I asked, trying to keep the irritation from creeping into my voice.“I wanted to talk to you” he said plainly, making doubts to invade my thoughts.If I'm not mistaken this was an act of stalking someone because why would he call me at this hour of the day to just talk, even though he got my contact details without my consent. But why? There's definitely something up with him. “ You just wanted to talk?” I asked curiously “ Lucas, I-”