Adopted by her father after her mother's death, Elena Woods was taken in by her father's new wife, a woman who made it clear to her that she wasn't wanted. She had a tough time growing up, feeling like she wasn't loved by anyone. At the beginning of adulthood, she was forcefully pushed into a marriage where she wasn't cared about. Her marriage life was miserable and synonymous with pain. How would Elena overcome the challenges thrown at her? Will she find love in her relationship? Discover the answers in this amazing book that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
View MoreRaymond's POV“What do you want, Violet? ” I asked, my eyes piercing into hers.A weird smile tugged beside her lips, her eyes a reflection of her dark cold soul.“You don't have a problem speaking with an old friend, do you?” She asked, her words as cold as ice.“I won't repeat myself, what the fuck do you want? Why did you call me out here?” I asked, my voice laced with anger.She exhaled, her eyes fixed on the floor for a while before it rested on my shoulders.“You're confused, Raymond,” she complimented. “I never called you here. I was having an ice cream at the corner,” her middle finger pointed at an empty table.“You didn't?” I asked, confusion etched in my expression.“Nope. I dragged my feet here to say hello to you,” a wild grin on her chin.“Cut the crap, violet. What the fuck do you want from me?” I asked, a grim look on my face. “That isn't a way to talk to an old friend,” she snapped, cursing under her breath.“I’ll prefer speaking to you behind bars,”
Raymond's POV“What the fuck are you doing here?” I barked, a twinge of anger in my voice.She hissed loudly, her sound, a noise to my ear.“That shouldn't be the reply to the question, what are you doing in my room?” I asked again, rising to my feet.She stared at me for a while, as if my words fell on a deaf ear, an awkward silence engulfing the air.“That shouldn't be the question, Raymond,” She scoffed.“I don't know what you think about this, but I bet it isn't funny. Eavesdropping on people's conversations is a dumb thing to do,” I barked, my eyes blazing in fury.“Look,“ she began, “shying away from the topic will do you no good. You're Hope's father, interesting,” she grinned wildly.“And you shouldn't be bothered about that, right?” I asked, still looking her in the eyes.Just then the door creaked open, revealing Elena. Her countenance changed the moment she noticed Alana in my room.“What’s the problem, Alana?” Elena asked the smile on her lips vani
Raymond's POVDespite masking my uneasiness with a smile, I was still troubled.The doctor's report threw me off balance. How could I be the father of the baby? Was there a mistake in the report?“Fuckimg hospital,” I hissed, cursing under my breath.“Daddy, I love Timon,” Hope yelled, his fingers pointing at the television a wild smile running across his lips.I felt a twinge of anger in me. For fuck sake, why can't he stop calling me daddy for now, till I figure out how I was his father.“Daddy!” his voice pierced the air again as he gripped my shirt, shaking me and trying to jolt me out of my thoughts. I forced a smirk on my lips,“He sure looks adorable,” I replied, trying to sound casual“Do you like him, Daddy?” he asked, his eyes fixed on mine.I exhaled, trying to keep my temper in check.“Can you quit bothering me?” I coughed out, unable to contain my anger, my voice harsher than I had intended.He looked at me, his face frowning as if he was to cry.“Da
Elena's POV“Just a little more practice and you'll be walking for the big brands,” The director teased.A smile curled up my lips, my gaze fixated on him,“You think? ” I asked, raising my brow.“Yeah!” he replied. “You’re almost there.”“You are the brains behind all these, I'm so lucky to be tutored by you,” I replied.Exhausted already, I dragged my feet to an available seat, wiping the sweat that dripped down my temple with a towel.“Modeling is so stressful, I must admit. ” I muttered, pressing my ankle which ached badly. I slipped my leg out of the heels and stared at its unusual red color. “You are hurt?” Selina; one of the models asked, with a voice laced with worry.“Yeah, I think,” I replied, rolling my eyes as the pain coursed through my leg.“You don't have to sit down to let the pain go away,” she said, pointing at my ankle. “Let’s go get some ice cream. Maybe, it might relieve the pain. ”I raised my head and stared at her in shock. Why was sh
Elena's POV“What’s wrong with him?” I muttered, descending the stairs in search of a cup of water.He was acting so weird, my thoughts wandered as I gulped down the water which sent a cold sensation down my spine.Without further hesitation, I climbed the stairs and traced my steps back to my bedroom, trying to relax my raging mind.Slowly, I got myself tangled in the warm embrace of sleep, my eyelids so heavy I couldn't fight back, making me drift into the world of unconsciousness.Just then, the doors creaked open revealing Raymond's face as he obstructed the light rays.My eyes fluttered open as I stared at him. He stood at the corner for a brief moment, his mind lost in the labyrinth of different thoughts; so I guessed.He shrugged his shoulders as he walked in, his fingers running across the walls and the lights flickered on.I closed my eyes immediately, feigning the position of a sleeping damsel.“Damn it,” he cursed under his breath, clearly seethed in
Raymond's POV “The fuck! ” I cursed under my breath, my firm grip on the steering wheel wondering why there should be traffic at this time. The blaring of horns could be heard rhythmically, coming from different cars.I rolled my eyes, biting my lips in frustration as I rested my head on the steering wheel.“Why on earth does this have to happen now?” I asked myself.Finally, the traffic cleared and I sped down the road, the street lights passing by in a blur.I pulled up at the parking slot and rushed down, dashing into the cop's department.“You are in a hurry, Raymond. What's the problem?” One of the detectives asked, observing the pace I walked.A smile tugged beside my lips, masking my uneasiness as I dashed into my family detective's office, my hand gripping the doorknob. “You sent for me?” I said, trying to catch my breath.“Mr Raymond?” she called, her brows knitted in confusion. “, You are in such a haste,” she said, a mocking smile on her lips.“Strai
Elena's POVI wake up squinting to get my pupils accustomed to the light rays.“Another day to smile at the camera,” I whispered as I stood up, slipping my leg into my sneakers.Just as I was about to make a move, I felt a pain course through the vein that surrounded my groin.“Shit!” I cursed under my breath, just as I looked at my reflection which was on the mirror, my jaw dropped and my eyes widened at the sight I beheld; I was stark Naked.I grabbed the blanket, wrapping it around my waist.Different questions swirled in my head, searching for possible answers but found none.How did I get here? The last thing I remembered, I was at a club with Raymond, what happened next? I could remember taking the hot liquid that was served at the club.I held my head as it pounded. My body ached and was so weak I had to grab a seat before I passed out. Another thought came crawling into my busy mind; How did I end up naked? “Raymond!” I muttered, anger etched on the
Raymond's POV“Elena!” I called, shaking her violently. She raised her head with a smile running across her lips.“Raymond, you look adorable,” she replied in a drunken haze, laughing loudly.A smirk curled up my lips as I stared at her,“Not much of a good girl, are you?” I shook my head, watching her lean close for a kiss.“I love you, Raymond. I just want you,” she whispered, her tongue rubbing on my lips.I didn't want anyone to see her in her drunken state.“We need to live, Elena,” I said, my voice laced with worry. “But I don't want to leave,” she protested as I gently pulled her up.“Yes, you do,” I replied, wrapping my hand around her waist and guiding her out of the club.“I’m going to drench myself in tears if you don't let me stay,” she said, her hand hitting my chest as she staggered.I ignored her, understanding she was under the influence of alcohol. I led her to the garage and securely fastened her seat belt. I slipped into the driver's seat and
Elena's POVThe director's piercing voice cut through the air as I strolled down the red carpet. "Wrong! Wrong! You’re doing the steps all wrong!"The words reverberated in my head, as I mumbled an apology, "I... I'm sorry, can we try again?" My voice was shaking with nervousness.His words were like daggers in my heart as he snapped, “This is fucking wrong! Can't you do anything right?"Bowing my head in shame, I muttered, "I'll try my best, sir." My voice was barely audible.“Your best isn't good enough,“ he sneered.Just then, the door flung open revealing Jeff Noah's face as he strode him, the strong scent of cologne from his fabric, dominating the air.“Elena of the Laurence family?” His voice boomed with authority as he approached.Head still bowed, I whispered“Yes, sir, I am.” He closed his distance between us,“You don't look well,” concern etched in his voice. “Anything wrong?” he asked. I raised my face, replacing my grim look with a plastic sm
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