All Chapters of TENDER NOTHING: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Elena slowly opens her eyes, she felt like her head was whirling and could see the room rotating, she struggles to get up but was so weak, it was only then she snagged a glimpse of the IV injected into her, she slowly scans through the room and was now fully conscious of the fact that she was at the hospital. A nurse walks into the ward and sees Elena awake, warm smiles platered on her pale face. “ You are awake! How are you feeling?”“ Why am I here?!”“ You don't remember anything? You fell down the stairs, you were brought in by your mom, I think you should be more careful” Hearing the nurse mention the word ‘mom’ she felt her blood boil and could gradually recall what happened that day.“ Thanks, nurse, was my dad here?” Elena ask hoping in the heavens that he still cares about her and was worried“ No! Just your mom and sister”“ Oh! Okay”ELENA'S POV..........Having been trying so hard for my father to look at me even just once again with those fatherly eyes filled with love, b

 I arrived at doctor Maxwell’s office at the medical center at East avenue, I already called him to inform him I was coming, the moment I walked in, the receptionist let me in.“ How are you feeling today?” Maxwell askWe“ Am fine. I surprisingly had a good night rest”“ By night rest you mean you slept for some seconds?” “ No! I actually slept for hours”“ And how is that possible?”“ It a long story bro” I narrated to him how I met Elena, took her home and how her presence was able to give me comfort enough to make me fall asleep.“ Why did you asked her to leave? You have been writing lots and lots of check just to be able to close your eyes even for just an hour, but despite all the money, it hasn’t been working and then free of charge your prayers are answered, so am curious why did you let her go?&rdq

The moment we arrived at his mansion, I was more than elated because of the fact that I get to have a good night rest void of the dangers that lock around the street on a warm bed with thick blanket away from the cold.“ Miss Elena! Good to have you here once again” The gentle but fierce voice of Mrs. Lucy greeted me the moment I walked into that large living room that reminded me of my mom and how she grew a particular flower by the window still and would always come there to stare at it with those beaming smiles.“ Thank you Lucy ”“ I made some lasagna with salad and trust me you are going to love it!!”“ That sounds nice, thanks Lucy but I would like to get away from this clothes and have a warm bath, it been long I had one”“ Sure! I will set the table while I await you and Austin” There was this sincere smile on her face, like she was happy to see me. I walked upstairs as Austin followed me and as I stopped right at the door to the guest room

CHAPTER 7.WANT TO KNOW HER. Elena laid in the coldness of the night outside the street of East Ave. She has been saving up money so she can rent a place to stay cause more than anything, she was fade up with the street but each time she was able to save enough, she ends up getting robbed. Elena was half way asleep when she heard gun shot, she is suppose to be use to it by now, but each time, the sound was so terrifying. She covers her head with the thick blanket with which she uses to shed away from cold but it wasn’t helping, the sound kept getting more loud and close and then suddenly, she felt the presence of someone close to her, Elena was scared, she didn’t want to open her eyes nor let go of the blanket until the voice spoke, it was hoarse and stink of alcohol. “ Hey there! Do you mind lending me some money” She had no choice but to let go of the blanket, now sitting upright, she could see the gun pointed at her but this time aro

 Coming out of the dressing room, Elena is wearing a red strapless gown that shows the structure of her collar bone, Austin stares at her for a minute before looking away, perhaps for fear of being enchanted by her beauty.“ What do you think?” She ask opening both her arms wide so he could get a good view and then suddenly someone walks into the boutique.A middle age blonde woman in her fifties with her pretty crooked lips, looking so elegant and beautiful with just one glance, you could tell she is from the higher society.“ So it true!! I didn’t believe it when I was told you were closing down the boutique today. She must be an angel to have made you come here today” the woman spoke.“ What are you doing here?” He ask as his face twisted and he clenched his fist.“ It my boutique Austin, I think I have the right to be here”“ Good day ma!” Elena greeted, almost frig