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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
The Lost Bet 2 The Night Elena Betted Herself- Part 2
Elena’s POV She sat in the car and started towards a new place this time. Derek was seated beside her. She only had one thing in her mind and that was regret. She should have listened to Aslan, his pleadings, and his eyes. Yes, he had made mistakes, but didn’t she love him? She knew it at that time too but her anger took the better of her. And now she was regrettingJohn betted her and she coped, but the thought that the man she loved had been behind this was infuriating. For the first time, she lost it to her anger and lost the love of her life. She knew it was too late to admit, but she knew it in her heart that despite everything he did, and despite everything she said, Aslan was the one. Just when she realized it, her life had taken an ugly turn, and who was there to blame? Herself.If she had been calm, if only she had looked at Derek’s manipulation, she wouldn’t have been in his clutch right now.God only knew what wicked plans Derek has in his mind. Last time she had been in a
The Lost Bet 2 The Past
Elena's POVTwo Years Back Before Her Wedding Elena was stunned after she met John two days before her wedding to Aslan. The truth was out now. Aslan was the one who had kept her caged and John had come for her. He had come but Aslan had put a price on Elena's head.Her life couldn’t be anymore tragic. She was getting married to Aslan in two days and here she came to know about more dirt on him.She didn’t want to go home to Aslan. She couldn’t go to her parents, and Aslan would only get angry if she will counter him. But after knowing that he had bought her, how could she marry him? There were only two days left in marriage. She had to think fast.She called Aslan. “I am going for cake testing. Are you coming?”“No greetings, no hello. Are you alright, sunshine?” He asked in his sexy voice and for a second Elena wanted to scream and ask him what did he think of her. Was she just a thing to be bought and sold? But she kept calm.“I am sorry. The marriage is right around the corner an
The Lost Bet 2 The Stinging Truth
PresentElena stood in front of Derek, stunned.With time, she had forgotten about the promise and had never imagined that someday it will come to her like a bad dream.She looked at Derek's face to try and find out if he was joking, but he was not.“So, what do you want?” She couldn’t believe she had any courage left to ask him such question.“My, my, Now I know why Aslan wants you. You are nothing but fire. And that man loves to play with fire.” Derek laughed and Elena was chilled to her bones.“Yeah, not everyone knows how to handle it. Beware, you can be scorched.” Elena warned him, even when she knew that she was losing every ounce of courage with every passing second, dreading what could Derek Anderson possibly want from her.“Oooo. You can be a dialogue writer, but since you already are an artist, I don’t wanna go any further, discussing children’s book. All I want is for you to marry me.” There. he said it and Elena wanted to scoff, but Derek's mouth was set in a thiin line. h
The Lost Bet 2 Who Is The Winner?
Elena’s POVWhen Elena woke up the next morning, her eyelids were heavy and swollen, because she had barely slept. Aslan’s face was all she could see. She had tried hard to drift into an unending unconsciousness but would it not be a betrayal to Aslan? Her dying without apologizing to him?She sighed and got up from the bed. She did her business and stayed in her room because she didn’t want to encounter Derek. After a while, a maid came with a tray. There were all sorts of breakfast items on it. Was she hungry? She had no idea, because all she could feel was an acute pain in her chest. The pain of losing the man who loved her and she lost him because of her stubbornness.Now that she was confined, she could really understand the meaning of freedom. Sometimes, someone’s arms around you can be your sky where you can fly without any wings. Aslan's arms were those skies. But it was too late.She didn’t touch the food and sat beside the window. The lush green lawns were now fading as wint
The Lost Bet 2 The Confession
Present-The Wedding DayAslan’s ears could listen to her screams and he smiled. He refused to leave the chhurch. And Derek’s men were beating him while Elena cried her eyes out. She was sobbing now.“Accept Elena, you love me.” Aslan spoke between his heavy breathing. A trail of blood was travelling from his forehead, passed his cheekbone, and almost stopped near his chin. His shoulder was also bleeding and the chaplain was perplexed watching such horror in front of his eyes.“I love you, Aslan. I love you. Please just go away. Don’t get hurt.” Elena cried. The man had a plank in his hand and was about to hit Aslan, but this time, he held the man’s hand and stood up. “As long as you love me, sunshine, I will die happily.”But Aslan didn’t see Faiz who joined his hands and hit Aslan behind his head. Aslan crumpled down on the ground and Elena’s screams filled the church.Derek was trying hard to control her, but she bit him and he left her with a hiss. She ran to Aslan and crouched dow
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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
