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CHAPTER SIXTY-ONE: Marriage Proposal.
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The Tale Of Roman's Obsession CHAPTER SIXTY-TWO: The Truth About Lily.
“How soon can you find out about my past?” I ask Ethan angrily, as I fold my arms across my chest. “Why the urgency? Are you trying to decipher something or what?” Ethan asks with a teasing tilt of his brows. “No. I want to protect myself from making a terrible mistake.” I respond even when I know he wasn't truly asking for a response. “Those pictures were quite the test.” Ethan says humming appreciatively, interrupting my line of thoughts and drawing my attention to him. “Did you get rid of them?” I ask in a hopeful tone, happy that he had gotten the drift earlier on. I look discreetly behind me, careful to ensure that Roman does not listen in on our conversation. “No, Aella, I didn't. I kept them.” Ethan says giving me a look that I don't quite understand. “If anyone finds those pictures, Roman will strangle me and probably kill you!” I whisper yell at him. Why wouldn't he just get rid of them? “I'm keeping them, Aella. I have my reasons, and even though I can't tell you now
The Tale Of Roman's Obsession CHAPTER SIXTY-THREE: Your Father's Friend.
I need to see Ethan, but I don't know how much time I have left. Surely Roman must now be aware that I hadn't gone home like he said I should. If I were to call Ethan with my phone, Roman would surely find out I did so. “Why do you look like you've seen a ghost?” A menacing voice says from above my spot on the seat. “Lily???” I croak out when I get a good look at the person who was standing directly in front of my table. “Who else would it be? And why do you look like you would rather it be someone else?” Lily asks with a mocking expression as she lowers herself to the seat opposite mine. I take in huge breaths as I try to calm down my fast-beating heart. I must not let her know I suspected her of having a hand in my accident. I need to put up an act. And by God, it had to be Oscar-worthy. “What are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be on leave or something?” I ask with an uninterested glare on my face. “Am I not allowed in the company I work for? And besides, it's only na
The Tale Of Roman's Obsession CHAPTER SIXTY-FOUR: Unaware Of The Plan.
“Is my father responsible for the accident?” I ask with my heart in my throat. I don't know what I will do if he's the one. “No, Aella. He's not the one.” Ethan responds. “Why are you so sure?” I ask in a suspicious tone. “Trust me, your father does not have enough money to pay off a killer.” Ethan responds. “Even if my father took no part in it, why would his friend attempt to hurt his daughter? What did he stand to benefit from it?” I ask in an exasperated and confused tone. “Money. Lots of money. I traced a transaction that came into an offshore account belonging to him and on the night before the accident, he received more than half a million dollars in cash.” Ethan says with a grimace. “Let me guess, he escaped immediately after the accident?” I ask with a scornful expression on my face. “On the contrary, Aella. He's in prison. Blackwood Correctional Facility. It's barely on the outskirts of the city.” Ethan responds with a smirk, seemingly happy that the driver is in jail
The Tale Of Roman's Obsession CHAPTER SIXTY-FIVE: Exposed Truth.
“We've already spoken, Roman, there's no need.” I say to him as I avert my eyes from his. “Aella, it's either this or you are stuck with me.” Roman says in a tone of finality. “Fine, I will talk to her myself.” I say as I pick up my phone from beside me. I spare a glance at Roman as I make the call. Ashley picks almost on the first ring. “Where the hell are you bitch? I've been waiting for almost an hour now!” Ashley's excited tone pours through the speaker of the phone the moment she picks up the call. I take the phone away from my ear and confirm it's really Ashley on the other end of the line. “I'm on my way, Roman wants to ensure I will be safe with you.” I say to her as I spare Roman a single glance, studying him for his reaction. “Funny that he says that. Well you've been safe with me, long before he came around, haven't you?” Ashley asks in a sardonic tone that has Roman rolling his eyes. “I'm on my way, anything I should bring along with me?” I ask Ashley, trying to di
The Tale Of Roman's Obsession CHAPTER SIXTY-SIX: Owe me Nothing.
“I won't hurt you, Aella.” Ethan says as he heads towards me. I shrink back into the wall as I stare from the bloodied Mr Frederick to Ethan's hands and I can't help the little gasp of shock and despair that leaves me. “Think about it, Aella, if I wanted to hurt you, why would I bring you here? Why would I help you? I'm on your side, Aella.” Ethan says as he places his hands in front of him in surrender. “But why though? Why are you on my side? What do you stand to benefit?” I ask him the question I should have asked from the get-go. “Contrary to what you might think, there is still good in this world. My intentions are pure, Aella.” Ethan says with conviction. “Everybody has hidden intentions and goals.” I say dismissively as I gather myself together and stand, moving away from the wall as I try hardly to ignore Frederick's whimpering figure on the floor. “Very well. You are getting married to Roman, Aella. Roman is practically my brother so therefore you become my sister by pr
The Tale Of Roman's Obsession CHAPTER SIXTY–SEVEN: Payroll.
“Tell your boy toy to let your father go, Aella! How could you be this wicked!?” Kate asks me in a tone laced with anger. “Mother, I'm not holding his hands now, am I?” I asked in an innocent tone as I give Ethan a subtle sign to let my father go. “We should have indeed sent you down to a nondescript orphanage deep in the woods all that time ago. All you've done since you grew up is insult us and punish us for all the good we've done for you!” Kate says with teeth bared as Ethan finally lets my father go. “Why didn't you?” I ask in an angry emotion-filled tone. At this point, anything would have been better than growing up under their care. “You ungrateful bitch!” Kate says as she takes a threatening step towards me, stopping short when I don't cower back in fear. I see the uncertainty in her eyes and I can't help but feel smug about it. Ethan finally lets go of my father and he drops to the ground, coughing violently while clutching his chest. “When you sleep at night, let Aell
The Tale Of Roman's Obsession CHAPTER SIXTY-EIGHT: When it comes to Ashley
“Where did you take her to, Roman?” I ask in an extremely calm tone that I have a hard time recognising as mine. “Calm down, Aella, he had nothing to do with this.” Ethan says as he steps into the house, immediately reading the situation. “Where the fuck did you take her to?” Roman barks at Ethan, barely sparing me a glance. “That's not important right now. I need you to let go of Ashley, right this minute!” I say to him in a trembling voice, wondering why I'm afraid of him finding out I was out with Ethan when he could possibly be holding Ashley hostage. “Why would you think I'm the one responsible for all this?” Roman asks me in a confused tone as he takes a step towards me. “If you aren't involved, then what are you doing with those pictures? I saw you take them out when I came in.” I respond with tears rolling down my cheeks. “I saw them lying outside when I came into the house. To look for you, but apparently you weren't here.” Roman explains in a hard, sinister tone as he
The Tale Of Roman's Obsession CHAPTER SIXTY-NINE: Confrontation.
“Ashley?” I call out in urgency, the need to see her safe overriding my need for self-preservation as I step out of the car and hurry into the house. “Aella?” Ashley calls from inside the room where I hear voices. I rush into the room and find Ashley sitting on the bed where she looks pretty comfortable. “Thank God you are here. Please help me these people that I'm indestructible and there's no need for the fuss.” Ashley says with an exasperated sigh as I hurry to her bedside. I spot a cold-looking Ethan standing by the window, staring sharply at the doctors surrounding Ashley and totally ignoring the nurse who made it her life's mission to attract his attention. “Tell me you are okay, Ashley.” I say in a wobbly voice as I pull her into my arms. “Of course, I'm okay, Aella. I told you, they can't hurt me.” Ashley says in a strong tone, but she still tightens her arms around my midriff. I get on the bed with her as I try to quiet my sobs, and I don't say anything when I feel my
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