Ella was confused. It was no surprise that Dylan had married her because his grandfather wanted him to get married or else he’d be disinherited, what was Jason trying to imply? ‘’He didn’t marry you because of Don Fernando, he only did that to spite me because he knew it was the only way he could get back at me for getting involved with Savannah.’’
Savannah.Oh God. Ella looked visibly sick at the possible meaning of Jason’s words. She shut her eyes and drew in a sharp breath the thought of it alone squeezed the air out of her lungs.‘’That’s not true.’’ It came out barely a whisper.‘’It is Ella.’’ Jason said. ‘’I’m sorry you had to find out this way but I couldn’t let this guy continue to deceive you as he’s been doing all this time so as soon as I found out I didn’t waste even a second and I rushed here.’&rsquoDylan bounced right out of the door and into the night, his shoes making squishing sounds as he threaded on the wet grass. He was angry at Jason for speaking too soon, and angry at himself more for not stopping him, he wanted to tell her everything once he'd won her heart by then it wouldn't matter anymore, it would just be one silly plan he had which was both stupid and immature. Ella would never look at him the same way if not worse, she'd never really had the best opinion of him to begin with and the thought was killing him.He balled his fists as he got closer to where Jason stood talking to Dominic and Lani. Dylan swung his fist and Jason staggered back until he was on his back on the wet grass as Dylan pummelled his face continuously until blood leaked from the corner of his mouth."Stop this nonsense right now!" Dylan's raised fist froze mid-air and Dominic took that opportunity to pull him off of Jason, all three heads turned to her as silence e
Ella didn't care much for what was going on around her at that moment not even when Bryan disappeared into the cockpit to speak with the pilot, all she cared about at that moment, was getting away from there, from Dylan and everything else that may remind her of his betrayal. She sniffed suddenly, her hair mussed, nose red and eyes blotchy from crying. She sat curled up on the plush seat of the jet. Ella glanced up as Bryan re-entered, he went over to the bar and poured a drink."Would you like something to eat or drink?" Ella said nothing in response and looked away. She remained silent for a while until finally she said in accusation. "I'll bet you're pleased with what happened, you must be cheering him on for what he did." Bryan's gaze snapped up sharply, his mouth turned down in a frown. "You might think me a lot if things because i'm friends with Dylan and I know you might not believe me but i'm not proud of what he did." Ella suddenly regre
Ella stumbled down the wooden steps of the bedroom, her eyes red and puffy as she got to the door and pulled it open, she was not surprised to see Bryan as he had made it abundantly clear last night that he wasn't happy about her being here all alone."Good morning." He said."Good morning. Why are you here? I'm so embarrassed that you have to see me like this." Ella mumbled."I brought breakfast." Bryan announced ignoring her remark. "I figured since you hadn't had anything to eat last night you must be very hungry." Her stomach let out a monstrous growl at the mention of food and Ella realised how hungry she was, if Bryan heard the growl he didn't make any comment as he pushed past her and proceeded to set the table then he wheeled her forcefully onto the chair and placed a serving of rice in front of her and shoved the spoon into her hand."You must eat or i'll be forced to tell your parents how you've been hiding out here.""Do you gu
"Where are we going?" Ella asked that evening when Bryan returned to check up on her, he'd suddenly become her personal delivery guy and he'd insisted that she shouldn't starve herself to death."We're going for a stroll." Bryan simply told her. "You need the fresh air the night is young so we should enjoy it.""You don't owe me anything Bryan so you don't have to do this.""I want to." Was all the reply she got.Ella didn't say anything more after that but simply smiled at his thoughtfulness. The night breeze was a bit chilly so she shrugged on her cardigan.They came to the water front where a lot of people were out strolling; some of them lovers who held each other’s hands as if afraid that the other might disappear suddenly if they let go. Ella looked away quickly not wanting to see anymore that might remind her of Dylan and spoil her mood for the night."What would you like to eat?" Bryan asked as they stopped in front of
Ella pulled away from Lani and smiled. "Come in.""Are you alright my friend?"She shrugged, "I will be." and pulled out a chair at the dining table and sat on it. Lani did the same."Your parents are worried sick about you." Lani told her. "Why didn't you go home you had me worried too?""How did they find out I was back?" Ella didn't want them to find out just yet, she wanted a few days to herself, to be alone with her feelings and then what? Go back home and pretend everything was fine, that she and Dylan were okay? The tiny voice at the back of her mind mocked. It had a point though, she would never be able to hide what happened from her parents, they would find out one way or another."Dylan went to your house yesterday and he created such a scene. Your mom demanded I tell her what happened but I told her it wasn't my story to tell." Lani explained.Ella sighed, it seemed like it was going to be sooner rather than later.La
Ella’s mother enveloped her in a tight embrace before pulling back and ushering her in, her dad stood aloof, a stony expression on his weathered face and Ella knew he was disappointed in her and when she finished telling the entire story he didn't utter a word.Ella went to him and threw her arms around him as she broke into a choking sob."I'm sorry father, I did it because I wanted to save you from those loan sharks.""You should've told me the truth sooner, I would've found a way." her father insisted."And you would've had to get a loan somewhere else and then what? You would end up being up to your neck in debt father and who knows what those other people might demand in exchange."Ella saw tears pool in her father's eyes, his lips trembled with emotion as he faced her."I'm sorry anak, forgive me, I couldn't do anything for this family instead I dragged you down into my mess and you had to make sacrifices to make up for m
Ella was glad to get her old job back, it felt refreshing to get back into a familiar routine. Mr Chen was sceptical at first because he was reluctant to let go of the new girl Miranda who had taken over after Ella's wedding but in the end he decided to let all three of them stay.Ella was determined to not let anything get in the way of her moving on but she kept making mistakes and mixing up orders; it's a good thing Mr Chen was hardly ever seen at the coffee shop or he'd have lost his faith in her. Lani had to send her out for some fresh air."Maybe you should stay back for a while Ella." Lani suggested."I can't Lani, I need to move on, I need to work so I don't go crazy." Ella admitted."See, that's the whole point, you can't keep working yourself to oblivion and pretend like nothing happened you'll end up getting sick.""Don't argue with me Lani i'm not in the mood." Ella snapped suddenly."Fine suit yourself." La
Bryan you startled me!" Ella placed a hand against her chest at the sight of Bryan just as she was locking up the café. "What are you doing here?""I had a feeling something was wrong so here I am." he smiled kindly. Ella searched his face for any hint of a joke but was surprised that he was actually serious."Are you a magician or something?" She jokingly asked through her raspy voice."I'm simply a friend who cares." he said. "Come, i'll take you somewhere you'll feel better." he assured her. It was a bit unnerving to have him show up at the moment she was having a breakdown but Ella must admit that she was beginning to see him as a pillar of strength. She didn’t protest then as she got into his car and he brought them to the park and took something long from the back seat of the car that vaguely looked like a golf club. Bryan made her sit down and opened the bag where he took out a guitar."I didn't know you played the guitar.""I've played i