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The Lost Bet 2 The seed of Doubt
Author’s POVIt had been 20 days and Aslan was a bit lost. Elena was trying to make him talk but he was not opening up.Elena couldn’t do anything but keep an eye on him. She knew he was feeling guilty for wasting the time when he could actually put the matter at rest and make his family a happy one.He even knew about his mother and how she had woven the lie so she could give them an idol father figure.Elena checked herself in the mirror. It was cold outside now. It was freaking October after all. She knew she will need a jacket.She peeked into the study and found him working frantically on the laptop.He was looking hot. His beard was back and his black shirt was suitinghim.“What is it, sunshine?” He spoke without looking up or stopping between typing.“Ummm. Elle, Jo and I are meeting for a lunch.”“Ok.” His tone was flat, indifferent.“I think you should go out too.” She spoke after a while.His fingers stopped and he looked up at her. “Fine, we will go out for a dinner.”“I
The Lost Bet 2 "What Happened To Sarah?"
Author’s POVAslan was angry at her. For the past troublesome days, she had been with him like a shadow, helping him with everything, taking care of him, but she didn’t say a word. His mother shared her secrets with Elena but Elena kept mum. Why?Does she still not love him? If not, then why is she putting up such a good show of caring for him? Not like that it mattered. Because no matter what, she was going to be with him, whether she puts up drama, or she tries to run away. This time, there will be no turning back. He will cage her.On the other hand, in the Ladies' room, Elena tried to calm her breathing and came out as if nothing had happened. Derek’s words were teasing her. What did he mean by bringing Sarah into the equation? She was Aslan's past, though an intriguing one.By now, Elena knew that Elle knew everything about Aslan’s life, so she didn’t hesitate to ask her as she arrivaed back to the table, “What happened to Sarah?” Jo was sipping on her coffee and stopped. Elle to
The Lost Bet 2 The Last Night Together
Author’s POVHe rested his forehead against hers and looked into her eyes while his hand roughly handled her breast.“You are mine, Elena. I don’t want just your body, but your soul, your sighs, your gasps, your moans, and even your fear. It’s all mine.”And he took her lips in his for another passionate kiss. When Elena didn’t kiss him back, he cupped her jaw and her mouth opened. He plunged his tongue inside her mouth and ravished her like she was the water for a lost man in desert. His need made her kiss him back.He was unable to control himself. The shirt was constricting him. He tore it and the buttons flew across the shower stall. He got rid of it. He took Elena’s hands and placed them on his chest.Elena’s eyes wandered to the tattoo and the mark on his chest. He was once shot because of her stupidity. She could lose him. She looked up into his eyes, the endless blue oceans which were looking at her with so much love.She tilted her face and kissed his lips while feeling his h
The Lost Bet 2 The Storm That Destroyed Eveerything
Author’s POVElena adjusted her dress as all the time, Aslan had been playing with her in the car. There were no cameras. The building they stopped in front of was huge and all glass.They entered and Aslan’s mood spoiled when he saw people eyeing Elena. He wanted to hide her somewhere. People were looking at her as if she was a mermaid, or an angel, they had never seen. Though she really was an angel but she was his. If only he could keep her only for his eyes.It was a party of another successful venture. Aslan had finally opened a casino.Elena looked at well-dressed people and how they were looking at them.“Why are they looking at us like that?” She asked him finally and saw that he was gritting his teeth. “What happened?” She asked again. She had developed a sixth sense and could feel it in his eyes, his hold, and the movement of his jaw that he was angry.“These are all vultures. They like to snatch piece by piece what belongs to others. Right now, they are thinking about you o
The Lost Bet 2 The Truth
Author’s POVAslan knew he had lost. He knew that this time, she won’t forgive him. He was feeling like he was taking his last breath and she was the one, ready to cut the thread of his life.He was just looking at her. Her shoulders were dropped and she was breathing heavily. Tears were falling from her eyes too and it was something Aslan never wanted to be a reason of. But what could he do? He was an asshole before he met her, and yes, he had orchestrated the entire plan. He had insulted her by making sure that she was bet.Betted on a poker table!Yeah, That was so typical of Aslan. He was addicted to winning, and when he had realized that Elena won't come around easily, he had won her, making her his by hook or crook.Elena had experienced everything. She was betted, she was lost, she was won, she was raped, and she was loved. Yes, she was loved by him, but there was a pang in her heart now. She had always blamed John that he betted her, but she had never imagined that the thought
The Lost Bet 2 The Bet
Author’s POV“I lost everything on this poker table, didn’t I? Now I will win everything back. Mr. Aslan Parker. I bet myself and the prize is my freedom.”“No” A combined scream from everyone filled the room. How could she even say this? All of them had the same thought.Aslan sighed. “Elena, I know you are angry. You are not in your senses. Please don’t do this” Aslan spoke while he caressed her arms.“Yes, Elena, Don’t do this” It was Elle and Ian backed her.“Elena, don’t stoop as low as my brother.” It was Jo, who gave a hard glare to Aslan and turned to Elena. She hugged her, “Please darling, don’t insult yourself like this.”But Elena separated herself from Jo and spoke. “Your brother had no right over me, yet he plotted my sale. My husband had no right to sell me, yet he did. Now, do I have any right on myself, huh? You guys won’t even let me fight for my freedom? Can’t I ask for anything that should be mine by right?”“Elena, you are not something to be betted.” Aslan begged.
The Lost Bet 2 "I Object"
Author’s POV One Week LaterAslan jumped into the car cursing. He was breathing so heavily as if he had just ran a marathon, but the news had shook him. He hit the accelerator, changed the gears, and in a few seconds, his Bugatti was gliding on the road at 120. He was honking and people were giving him ugly looks, but did he care? He was still drunk from last night. No, from every night for the last week. The meds too had stopped working on him. He was looking like a ghost, hair tied behind his head, shabby beard, and bloodshot eyes.He broke the signal and closely grazed a car in front of him, but managed to get past. It took him 20 minutes to arrive at the church, but they felt like an eternity.In the church, the man and woman stood in front of the chaplain as he kept conducting the wedding ceremony, but the words were meaningless for the woman. It was none other than Elena.Elena stood there in a white mermaid gown with a small veil and a small bouquet of white roses in her hands
The Lost Bet 2 The Night Elena Betted Herself
Author’s POV The Night ofThe Party “Congratulations, Elena.” That said, Aslan tried to get out of the room, but Elle caught his wrist. Tears escaped Elena’s eyes and she ran outside. She took a sharp exit and arrived at the back where there were almost no people.She howled and cried and thinking what she had done. Betting herself was not the problem, but Aslan letting her go was. Derek’s interference was not the problem, but his animosity against Aslan was. Everyone’s pleas were not the problem, but what they must be thinking now was. She cried thinking about herself and Aslan. She was no longer angry at Aslan, but she wanted to see to what extent he can go. And he had let her go. He had freed her. He had learned to respect her wishes, maybe in wrong circumstances, but he had come a long way.She felt a hand on her shoulder and turned to see Derek.“Why did you come here tonight, Derek?” This question was bugging her.He looked at her in confusion. “I told you already.”“No. You ga
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The Lost Bet 2 Epilogue
Author's POVThree Years LaterElena was lying on the lounger. Her little one year old girl Lily was lying beside her, while Aslan was busy making castle with Jake. The three-year- old boy had the energy of his father and never sat still.Elena stretched her arms as she saw the calm flowing sea. Aslan had brought this island when Aslan and Elena were interrupted on their honeymoon by tabloids. So, they started to come here whenever Aslan and Elena were free. Kids also loved it here.Jake had the energy of his father but maturity of his mother. Lily was as adamant as her father but had a heart as good as an angel. She was just one and was so in love with birds and pets.On their first wedding anniversary, Aslan had gifted Elena a cute black Labrador. The dog was three months younger than Jake, but considered himself the elder brother of Lily. Lily was also in love with the dog too much.Lily cried and Elena picked up her girl. She was feeding her when Aslan and Jake came. Jake was gigg
The Lost Bet 2 The Arrival of Joy
Author's POVElena served Aslan food and sat back as her back had immense pain. Aslan had an important meeting today and that’s why Elena had brought him lunch in the office. They didn’t eat without each other. He stuffed the fork into the salad and forwarded it towards his wife’s mouth.“Umm, I don’t wanna eat.” She made a face while turning her face to the other side.“Eat or I will eat you up.” He warned her.“Let me focus on work, pervert.”He stood up from his sofa chair and took the laptop from her hands on which she was working keeping it on her huge belly. Aslan sat aside the laptop, and turned her towards him. It was impossible for her to close her legs now because she was so much pregnant.“What are you doing?” She faked annoyance as he started rubbing her feet.“These are swollen.”“Yeah, you knocked me up and I am swollen everywhere.” She rolled her eyes.“But I like your swollen tits.” His hand was moving towards her calf and she was relaxing under his expert hands. “Oh,
The Lost Bet 2 The Never Ending Bliss
Author’s POVTwo Months Later Elena was ready with her dress and she was smiling like a little girl who was left to roam freely in Disneyland. Elle was her maid of honor. Bella, Jo, Alicia, Gina, and Olive were her bridesmaids.“Oh god, Elena, If you will keep smiling like this, people will think Aslan is marrying a psycho.” Bella teased her.“Come on, she has every right to. The woman is smiling because she is marrying my brother.” Jo countered.“Exactly, Elena, you are marrying Aslan Parker. You still have the chance to run away.” Elle warned her.“I will run.” She spoke loudly and all girls looked at her. “But only into his arms.”Elena spoke and hid her face in her palms. She was feeling so happy that she thought she will be the one to jinx it.Aslan had proposed barely after a week, and because there was no reason to refuse or delay the inevitable, she had accepted and she was a bride today. They were getting married at Aslan’s childhood home, because it was his mother’s wish an
The Lost Bet 2 Love, Love, and Love
Author’s POVAslan's narrowed eyes showed confusion. Elena stood up from his lap, and took his hand only to drag him out. He followed her and when his eyes found Derek waiting patiently in the drawing room, his feet halted and Elena felt it. She turned to him and there were numerous questions in Aslan's eyes.Elena mouthed “trust me”, and Aslan nodded curtly. Derek’s eyes shot up at them when he heard footsteps.Both the men could see that there was something changed in them.Aslan didn’t smirk at Derek, nor his friend glared at Aslan. Derek stood up.“I thought you should give him the good news.” Elena told Derek while Aslan’s eyes were juggling between both of them wondering what was going on.“I…” Derek started it, but he was feeling guilty. His friend had suffered so much because of him. Derek had even tried to kill him.“Remember I had told you that we men don’t eye each other’s women?” Derek askef.A distant memory came to Aslan, and he smiled involuntarily. “I do.”“I made the
The Lost Bet 2 Your Arms, My World!
Author’s POVElena was in her bedroom, looking out the window when the door to her room opened and a maid came.“Mr. Anderson needs you in his study.” Elena didn’t know what he wanted to talk about.She followed the maid and arrived at the door. The maid announced her presence and left her.Elena hesitated but entered. The study was as good as the rest of the house. Beautiful, classy, and oozing an aura of dominance. Derek stood there with his back to her, looking out towards the lawn.“You called for me?” She asked.He didn’t turn or say anything, but stood there.“Do you think I was at fault when I turned against Aslan?” She wasn’t ready for the question.“I…I think you did what brothers do.”“So I was innocent?”“You forgot you were also a friend.”“So, I was wrong?”“I don’t like puzzles.” She said matter of factly, because she had no idea where he was going with this.“My sister is my life, Elena. My father doesn’t even care. See my sister has woken up and he isn’t here. Am I wro
The Lost Bet 2 The Love He Can Die For
Aslan’s POVAslan was discharged after an entire week. He came back to his home which had everything but Elena. Sean and Matthew helped Aslan sit down on the couch. Aslan wanted a drink so badly, but he was well aware that Elle will kill him, if he even uttered the words.“What a brave man you are, risking your life for someone who doesn’t deserve you.” Elle huffed and sat down with her hands crossed across her breast.“Why don’t you go to your husband?” Aslan retorted.“Because that dick is shooting in the heat of Dubai and here I am, all alone.”“Oh, what if he is swimming in pussies in the heat. I have heard the women in UAE are just amazing.” Aslan teased her and laughed even when his chest was hurting.“You, I know you must have fucked those pussies, but don’t put ideas in my head. Besides, I think I should get your plane, and take you there. At least, you will forget about her.” Elle spoke.Aslan’s smile dropped and a dry chuckle left his mouth. “Trust me, I tried swimming in cu
The Lost Bet 2 The Buried truth
Author’s POVGina was woken up from her sleep. It was after midnight and her throat was parched. She moved her eyes and found her brother sleeping on the chair. The chair was going to give up due to his muscular figure. She moved her body and tried to reach the glass, but it was difficult. Her body was sore. She hissed in pain.“You could ask me.” Derek’s voice made her look up to him and she smiled.A tear dropped from Derek’s eyes when he saw her smiling. He must have done something good in his life that he was now able to see his sister smiling.He gave her the glass of water and she drank it all.“Easy, girl. You don’t have to survive on liquid anymore.”“I am hungry.” Her stomach was empty and she could feel elephants ramping inside.“God, do you know how great it is to have you back?” Derek spoke as he sat down on her bed.“I am sorry.” Gina spoke.The brother and sister bonded but Derek didn’t let her speak much as he was aware that she was very fragile at the moment.He fed he
The Lost Bet 2 A New Chapter
Derek’s POVIt was his first day at the summit and he was feeling confident. He knew he could nail it. With all the proposals that were going to come in his hands, he was going to leave everyone else behind.Things were going perfectly fine when he received a call from Home. It was strange, but he disconnected it. Even a second has not been passed and the phone rang again. He cursed under his breath and threatened the other person on the line.“If it is not as important as my life, then you are dead.” His low voice was enough to threaten even the Satan.His housekeeper Mrs. Singh spoke in a scared voice, “Mr. Anderson…”“Just spill.” Derek seethed. he hated his time being wasted on uimportant things.“Miss Anderson has woken up.”The ground slipped from under Derek's feet and his world went numb. It was a moment he was waiting for years. These were the words his ears were yearning to listen. He couldn’t react.The person at the lectern was calling his name, but Derek was not present.
The Lost Bet 2 The End of a Long Wait
Derek’s POVDerek stood there as Aslan was loaded into the car. He felt bad for the man who was once his best friend. But did Aslan act like a best friend? Whatever. He was about to turn but Elena fell down face first on the ground.“Elena.” He screamed and rushed towards her.He reached her and his men also surrounded her, but as no one else was allowed to touch her, Derek quickly took her in his arms and ran towards the waiting car.She was looking so pale. The maid who served Elena had informed Derek that she was eating everything but she was always tired and pale. The driver was rushing but Derek was still feeling like taking the wheel in his hands. His men were driving ahead to make way, and finally after 15 minutes, they reached the hospital. Derek didn’t miss Sean and Aslan’s men there. So, he was here too.He rushed with Elena in his arms and a doctor came running. “What happened?”“How the hell do I know? Check her.” derek barked.“I meant is she sick?” Doctor asked in a calm
