ETHAN’S POV“What's wrong, are you okay?” Lilly, Elsie’s friend asked, looking worried.How do I explain to her that I was drowned by her hotness? “Sorry about that, let's just say you are too hot I was already getting burnt by you,” I said smiling after making a joke out of myself.Lilly giggled and said, “Well I hope I get to burn you even more,”“let's see then,” I replied and kissed the back of her hand, we were both lost in the frenzy of the moment and could not hide the fact that we were somehow attracted to each other.“Let's go, Lilly,” Elsie said, calling our attention back to her. I must say, she felt left out.I allowed the two ladies to walk ahead of me and while the cook informed us that food was ready, I excused myself from joining the whole family for lunch and went upstairs to my room. A lot has transpired today and the right thing for me to do now is to have a cold shower and rest. It will help me calm my head and relax my mind about all that has happened.After havin
ELSIE’S POV“why are they taking so long to come back, I thought it was just a stroll. So why aren’t they back yet?” I thought and questioned myself at the same time. I felt awkward, left out, and betrayed when Ethan and Lily stepped out of the house together.I did not expect Ethan to give in to Lilly’s request so easily. Hold on, why am I even acting surprised, what do you expect from someone who got married to a first-class whore.I walked out of my room and decided to take a glimpse at the city on the balcony. After a while, I spotted two familiar figures. I could swear that my eyes were deceiving me at the moment.“ Why are their hands intertwined and what’s so funny that they were giggling all about?” I questioned myself again and headed downstairs. Ethan might have had his way with me but there’s no way I will let him take advantage of Lily.I was so ready to kick his ass immediately I got down but little did I know that a bigger surprise awaited me. Ethan was standing so close
ELSIE’S POV“Wait, and why is it so?” Lily asked, her face stunned.“Because this is business related, I will not want to return to the office and have my staff discussing things in a low tone since you both can't control yourself even when a little girl is around.Ethan, we will work from home, and please, while we are at it, Lily can you just give us space, please” I replied, trying my best to handle the situation more conveniently.“Well, we know this is not about Isabella Elsie. It's about your stupid self, both of us know you like Ethan but the hurt and guilt you hold on to won't let you open up. Not everyone is Isabella’s father and I think you should…” Lily started and I cut her immediately. She was beginning to go too far.“you know nothing about Isabella’s father so don’t you dare think he is different from Ethan in any way” I retorted.“And you,” I started, turning to face Ethan who just stood there like a celebrity who had two desperate fans fighting over him.“I guess you
ETHAN’S POVI was surprised when Lily pulled me close and engaged me in a kiss. “What do you think you are doing?” I asked under my breath.“don’t worry, this kiss does not mean anything. Just play along.” Lily replied in a hushed tone and I complied.But if only I knew why she did that, I wouldn’t have complied. The next words I heard pierced through my heart like a spare and I felt bad for ever accepting Lily’s little game. It was Elsie’s voice, her words hit me so bad. Turning to see how disappointed she was, I did not hesitate to run after her and explain myself.Unfortunately for me, Elsie was not caught up in my explanation, at first I thought she was hurt because she caught me kissing Lily but no, that was not her reason for getting furious in the first place.Her only concern was Isabella, she did not want the poor child to get to see such things. I understood her fears totally but I thought she felt something for me and was only jealous because of what she saw, however, I lef
ETHAN’S POV“What was she doing here, didn’t she relocate to Italy after our divorce? Her mom even insisted that she leave New York for good because of the scandal with one of the top politicians here, she said if Irene stayed back in New York it might cost her a lot, especially now that she was aspiring to venture into politics so what, why is she here?And the child, yes, that boy. That’s the same child I saw her with at the family game day. The boy barely looks six, is he my son, or was Irene having an affair while we were still married?” I clouded my mind with different thoughts while I drove home with Isabella.I remembered the contents of the letter, it read boldly‘SUCH A PRETTY AND SMART LITTLE GIRL YOU HAVE,’I felt insecure and scared because of Isabella and I was afraid to speak to Elsie about it because I didn’t want her to panic. I was totally confused about the whole situation.“Why do you keep staring at the contents of that letter Daddy, is something wrong?” Isabella
ELSIE’S POV As I drove home from work, I was clouded with excitement and could not wait to arrive home and show Ethan the surprise I had in store for him. I could already imagine the look on his face when I showed him the tickets I got for the both of us to his favorite artist's life recording. I mean, it's Davis who wouldn’t be excited.I expected Ethan to be in the living room with Isabella when I got home because they are usually together, either watching a movie or playing games together but today seemed to be different.Isabella was all alone in the living room and she had a sour expression on her face which was very unlike her. However, I walked up to her since she was so lost and did not even recognize me when I walked in, “hey princess, is anything wrong?” I asked as I bent down in front of Isabella.“Mommy, I think I got Daddy upset today. He doesn’t even want to talk or play with me.” Isabella said and her eyes were dull with sadness.I could not possibly think that Ethan
ELSIE’S POV“You see that stupid happiness you think you have found, you just enjoy it while it lasts. Just wait till he finds out the truth about you.”Emilia’s message read. For a moment, my heart beat so face that I could feel my hands shaky and my mind panicked. But immediately I remembered that two can also play the game, and I felt at ease.I took this as a clue to pay Emilia and her little witch a visit. I think I have given them enough time to enjoy what is rightfully mine, it's high time I take it back.“Since this is how you want it, I guess two can play the game,” I said and smiled. However, I retired to bed, thinking about the long day I have ahead of me tomorrow.I sent Ethan a text, telling him I would be reporting late to the office and his reply made me more confident because I was not ready to tell him I was once related to his ex-wife.Dressed in black palazzo pants and a green off-shoulder top, I carefully wrapped a scarf around my head, wore my dark Chanel sunglass
ETHAN’S POVI was surprised when I got a text from Irene, clearly stating that I should forget about the money she asked for. It was a huge relief for me but then, “why the sudden change of mind?” I thought and asked myself. However, it’s a good thing that she had a thorough rethink about it and has finally decided to make good use of her senses.I was busy working on some files when Elsie walked into my office, all smiley as usual. But there was something different about her today, her smile and even the way she looked today. She carried this perfect glow that can make a man turn and want to stare again.And her perfect skin, ‘gosh’ so flawless and delicate. I instantly remembered how I kissed her last night, how I wanted more than a kiss so badly but never got it. Despite the whole trouble with Irene, I wanted Elsie so much, maybe that was the escape I needed from my reality at that moment. I loved how she calmed my demons and drove me crazy in her special way.“heyHave you had la