I hurriedly served the customers that were waiting and rush outside to settle this once and for all.
“ You look all skinny, how have you been?” She ask the moment I was outside“ Am fine and by fine I mean am better, why are you here?”“ To take you home off course”“ I see…. You are not making much money right now, I guess there is no one to be your sex slave any longer, ohoo I almost forgot, Kayla is there, she should go make you some money” I knew that would make her angry but I was ready for her next action, she raised her hand to slap me, but I held it before it could land on my face.“ I see you have grown wings!”“ Sleeping on the street has made me tough, go back to your paradise let me live in my simple world”“ I know you would refuse to come with me, that why I brought some Friends, let see how tough you can be right now” She glowered as two men walk towards us.They walk towards me and grab both my arms in an abusive way, I grimaced in pain as I struggle to get away from their grip.“ Throw her inside the truck of the car, that where she belongs” Mrs. Clara exclaim.“ Let her go!” A voice spoke from a distance, the voice was familiar but I couldn’t place it to a face, the men both stopped, I was facing the gentle man right now, as he walked towards me, His spotless fresh face was glowing, those blue almond- shaped eyes were so piercing and mesmerizing. His pink lips pouted out even with the frown on his face, he was still very handsome. He wore a grey Italian suit revealing his broad shoulder and muscular figure.“ Gentle man I advise you mind your business and walk away” Mrs. Clara spoke.“ I am minding my business, Elena is my business so you see, I can’t walk away”“ Elena you know him?”“ Off course! He is my boyfriend!” I could tell Austin was also surprise the moment I said those words.“ Let her go, or we can make it messy, my men are over there just waiting for my order” Austin spoke pointing at the direction where his car was parked, there were two men standing beside the car, and that look that appeared on Mrs. Clara’s face was enough satisfaction for me.“ Elena baby, just come home with us, we have missed you”“ Stop the act you know I will never go back there”“ It not over, whether you accept or not, you will come back home and trust me next time I will be fully prepared for your boyfriend” She was about walking away but despite how much I didn’t want to ask the question, I was curious.“ How is my father doing?!” I popped the question, she was surprised as she faked a smile.“ You are worried about a man who has never asked of you even for once, you are so pathetic!!” She exclaimed, walked into her car and drove away.“ Thank you so much sir! This is the second time you have saved my life, am so grateful”“ Off course, that why am your boyfriend” Hearing him say those words, I immediately gave a slight chuckle.“ Sorry sir, but that was the only thought I had at that time”“ It alright, I was on my way home when I saw you, you left the other day without informing me”“ Am sorry sir but you asked me to leave so I taught I shouldn’t disturb you”“ So you ran away from home?”“ More like I ran away from my evil step mom” There was a quick smile on his face which immediately faded away.“ What time does your shift ends?!”“ Two hours from now, why do you ask?”“ Never mind. I have a meeting to catch up, see you later!” As he walks away, I couldn’t help but kept staring at him, he looks so calm but authoritative.AUSTIN’S POV…………
I was on my way to see the IT expert along side with Ray when I sited Elena and a woman speaking across the road, despite how have been trying to convince myself that I don’t need that girl, who came into my life and worked magic, I was secretly searching for her. Seeing her standing right before my eyes, I wouldn’t let her go this time around.Raymond and I arrived at the apartment of Mrs. Chloe, her apartment was on the third floor of a six storey building. We stopped right before the wooden door painted grey, Raymond knocked at the door twice, a light skin woman I her forties, blond hair with blue eyes, an average height and pretty with her age opens the door.“ Mrs. Chloe we would like to speak to you” Ray spoke the moment she opened the door.“ If you are from a technology company then No, am not speaking to you” trying to shut the door, I held it, pushed it open and walked in.“ If you don’t leave this minute, I swear I will call the cops you are trespassing” Even as she spoke, I could see panic in her eyes, she was definitely scared of something.“ What the hell happened at KODAC TECH that frightens you this much?”“ It none of your business, please leave!!”“ My company is at it third stage of creating a prototype capable of reading minds…….” She scoffed instantly interrupting me.“ The CEO's of technology companies likes to see their self as God, always trying to create something that isn’t meant to be created, you know the funniest part, it always goes wrong and then you become desperate trying to find a solution where there isn’t and at the end, a monster is created through technology. Technology was specifically to make life easier and enjoyable for humans and not trying to be God!!”“ Is that your thought?....”“ Tell me Mr. What do you think will happen to these world if a particular people can read the minds of everyone, don’t you think this world will become tyranny. When you are not able to act without the ruling party knowing your next move, sometimes I wonder if you guys think things through before you start creating a destructive prototype”“ So that the reason you left, Mr. Johnson is creating a complicated tech?”“ Mr. You are getting no word from me, now leave before I call the cops” .ELENA'S POV………..
I just finished my shift and was about leaving when a car parked right in front of me, he was dressed the same way he was these morning, nothing had changed except for the stress boldly written on his face. But I was also surprise to see him and I do consider it a good surprise.“ Sir! What are you doing here?” I ask the moment he stepped out of the car.“ I came to pick you up off course. Get into the car, I still need to get back to the office”“ Wait! I don’t understand, are you taking me to your house?”“ Where else would I take you to, to a hotel or would you prefer to sleep on the street until your step mom comes back with her thugs”“ No…..off course no……. I just didn’t expect you to help a stranger this much.”“ Get into the car, like I said, I still got work at the office.”“ Okay. Sure.” I walk slowly to the passenger seat not adverting my gaze from him trying to figure out if I could see even just a fling of reason he would helped me.The moment I was sited inside the car, he hopped in and drove off.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
Elena knew her daddy was fully aware each time her step mom took her out to meet potential client, Every time she came back with those bruises, most part of her wanted him to ask her how she got the bruises, that part of her wanted him to get furious at Mrs. Clara for abusing his first daughter, but each time it just seems he turn a blind eyes and grew even more find of Mrs. Clara. She opens her eyes slowly, the bedsheet smells nice, very soft and comfortable, she was ready to spend the whole day there but off course she got two jobs she need to be right at the moment. She sat upright, straighten up herself, only then she noticed the presence of the male figure standing right at the window holding a cup of coffee. “ You are awake ” He spoke still staring blankly through the window. “ I fell asleep in your room, am really sorry about that, but how did I ended up on your bed?” “ Don’t you have somewhere yo
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
After having a cold shower, Elena isn’t surprise about the fact that the whole wardrobe has been changed. She picked up a simple strapless yellow gown, looks at herself once more before going downstairs.“ Good morning Lucy!!”“ Look at you dear, we taught you left in anger?”“ Well what do they say, beggars can’t be choosers!!” She spoke with a beautiful smile still plastered on her face.“ So what would you like to have dear?”“ A cup of tea and a plate of Irish burger would be nice”“ I will be done before you know it” Lucy spoke gently before going back to the kitchen where the rest of the kitchen staffs were busy with their chores.“ Is the boss dating that girl?” Amira ask curiously.“ I don’t know, and I don’t think it any of your business!!”“ Are they using the s
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
Austin Came back home very late, but was surprise to see Elena and his maids still awake. They were at the kitchen chatting so happily like they have known each other for long and didn’t notice him come in.“ Elena!” He called, as the maids all stood up, they greeted him with courtesy before retreating back to their rooms. Elena got up from the counter she was sitting, she tries to grab the brief case he was holding but he rebuked her immediately.“ Why are you still awake?” He questioned.“ I was waiting for you, I made dinner, I want you to try the 'Elena’s recipe' why don’t you go upstairs and have a bath while I set the table” Elena spoke grinning from ear to ear.“ Elena. Don’t you think it time you move out of these mansion” He spoke gently hoping his words won’t hurt her feelings, but they did shattered her heart.Her face suddenly went blank, S
ELENA’S POV…..I couldn’t tell if that was surprise or anxiety in his eyes, the moment his eyes gazed upon me standing right at the reception, He takes a step back and with a slow deliberation. His eyes fell upon me from head down to my toes, those inspections seems to have lasted for an hour, but it was probably just a second. The air between us became intense and even as I stood there unmoved, I could tell all eyes were fixed on us, I took one step forward about to close the gap between us but then I didn’t know how his reactions would be, he needed to take the first action or word if not I would end up embarrassing myself in front of all his staffs. So I stayed rooted to that spot not saying a word nor moving an inch.“ Elena!!” He finally spoke in a deep voice, that was all I needed to move, I walk up to him and embrace him so tie that he could barely breathe, He was not home just yesterday but it felt like a whole year to me, I linger there in his arms more
Austin and Elena both arrived at Moscow by 10:30pm, and by 11:pm they were already at the Ritz-Carlton hotel where two rooms just opposite each other were already booked by Freya. The atmosphere between the both of them was tense without a word from both sides, the moment Elena was alone in the room, she fell on the bed and doze off. Austin is done taking a shower when Kenneth walked in.“ Is everything ready Ken?” “ Yes boss!” “ What should I be expecting?” “ A marriage proposal!!”His jaw dropped the moment Kenneth spoke. “ What are you talking about?” “ Base on my Intel, Mr. Petrov sabotaged the CACHE on purpose, he wants to form a marriage alliance with you, and by that, The COLBY TECH and the ROSOVER will be one company” “ Is he having cancer in his brain, why would I agree to such outrageous thought!!” “ Well I do think he has something else up his sleeve, we just have to wait and see