Chapter Thirty-FiveNoah's Pov Eliana threw the dart on the board, trying to aim for the center or even a close part blindfolded, while I stood and watched her fail continuously for ten minutes now.She didn't want to accept the ugly reality of her defeat, and she didn't want to admit she lost to me. We each picked a booth to play, and so far I've won three while she has won two. Now she doesn't want to give up because she has to prove she's better than me at everything, apart being an asshole.Now she knows no one is better than me in everything. "Come on, Eliana. Give up. You'd win the next game. " I said, sipping on a cup of pineapple juice.She removed her blindfold and glared at me, her eyes full of fire."No way, Noah. I'm not giving up just yet. I know I can do this." She picked up another dart and got back into position, her blindfold back on and her focus solely on the board, well, as much as you can focus blindfolded.The line waiting for her seemed to get angrier after
Eliana's Pov The funfair felt like ages ago when in reality it was just few days ago. After we had lunch, we played more games, giving the rewards to the kids that didn't have any. The fundraiser was a success. Apart from the kids having more fun than they have in a long time, a lot of money was gotten from games and snacks. The profit went to the orphanage as promised and the matrons were so happy.Noah put a lot of smiles on everyone's faces that day, including mine. I didn't expect him to be so caring to strangers especially little kids. Also didn't expect him to care when I told him about my panda growing up. I exempt the exact opposite, for him not to care and to just belittle me, but he didn't. He actually won it for me. Remembering that day always made me feel so giddy. I felt for once I was seen, heard and understood. I was happy, happier than ever.After that day, he was busier than ever, only coming home after eleven in the midnight. He always came back stressed and tire
Chapter Thirty-SevenNoah's Pov I woke up around one am, my head feeling heavy but a lot better than I was yesterday. I rubbed my eyes and let out a quiet yawn, not wanting to wake up the beauty beside me. I drew her closer to my chest and involuntarily a smile appeared on my lips. She was fast asleep, her eyes firm shot and her lips slightly parted, making way for her soft snores. I've been fighting this, but what if I stopped fighting? Is this how it would be like? Waking up to the most beautiful sight every morning and sleeping after the last sight I see is her beautiful face. Looking at her, I felt the urge not only to take her but to protect her and make her happy. To see those empty eyes shine like they did once in a while. To hear the beautiful sound of her laughter soothe my soul like a waterfall.I brushed a strand of her hair out of her face and leaned in to place a gentle kiss on her forehead, feeling her stir slightly in her sleep. She snuggled closer to me, and I wrap
Chapter thirty eightEliana’s POVAn engagement party in the Adler’s house meant a big party, something close to being called a modern ball. There was an exclusive guest list, a list of acceptable colours of dresses and mode of dressing, a gown for ladies and suit for men, and Lucy, Noah’s mother, made sure the preparations went according to plan. There I was, enjoying a lovely brunch with noah when I received her call about there being an emergency at the house. We ran there like we were on fire just to be roped into dress picking and who is who flashcards.Half of the people I was forced to know their names had so much money it could buy me and then a small island. That's how rich they were.The designer taking my measurements right now was one of the most expensive designers in the city, and I felt so out of place as she pinned fabric on my body and gave suggestions on the cut and style, which her assistant drew on her sketchpad hurriedly immediately I agreed to it. It was overwhe
Chapter Thirty-NineNoah's Pov The past few days have been, well, shit. The preparations for the engagement party coupled with Eliana's mum's accident and our fight, if you could call it that. I think she was just saying the things that might have kept her awake at night. How I was the cause of everything that went wrong in her life after she met me that night.It hurt, to say the least, that she could blame me for things I did with her in mind. Her stupid father plotted with her mother to sell her out, not me. But I was the one getting blamed for it.If I could go back in time and change anything, I wouldn't. We haven't spent long being whatever we were, but I loved those days with her, I just feel it was just a game to her. To put me down to my lowest then hurt me. This is why you didn't want to have anything to do with her in the first place.My subconscious was right. Feelings were a weakness I couldn't afford. And now I've learnt my lesson.I hurried past her room, not wanting
Chapter FortyEliana's Pov The engagement party was in three days. My mother wasn't still strong enough to wake up. I have been operating on coffee for the past three days, and someone could still act like the world is centered around him?I felt bad for the things I said. I regret them, but just for the best, I had to say them. I just couldn't pretend I was happy with him while my mother was in between life and death. I just couldn't pretend. He went behind my back to hurt my mother. It was his fault she was in this condition. I wish I could ignore it, but every time I looked at him, that's all I could see.Tiana placed a hand on my shoulder in an attempt to calm me down but my anger was already at its tipping point."What is going on here?" I gritted out. Oliver pointed at Noah. "This asshole punched me for no reason." Noah's eyes were filled with rage. He stormed to where Oliver was crouched, pulling his collar and was about to deliver another blow but I got between them."Noah
Chapter Forty-oneEliana's Pov We refused to do a funeral for Sherry. There was no use mourning someone who wanted me dead. Although it wasn't my decision, it was Tiana's. She was so filled with rage, the only time she actually calmed down was when I assured her I was fine.I was not fine, but I couldn't bear to see them worry about me.We left the hospital immediately they pronounced her dead.Oliver had to go to work, so it was just Tiana and Noah and I. I looked at him, seated on the couch, while Tiana sat with me, stroking my hair. He had not said a word since he found me screaming after the shock of my mother passing away wore out, and he rushed to my side, successfully calming me down.It would have been better if he had just gone back to the way he was before. I felt guilty for everything, but there was no space to apologise. I guess this is how we were going to be now.Stupid can't begin to describe how I felt. I let my emotions and my need to cloud my sense of judgement. Noah
Chapter Forty-twoEliana's Pov The cat finally left, not after I cleared my throat frequently. My throat now hurts, but at least she's gone. Noah's expression returned to what he had when we first got into this hall. Broody, uninterested, handsome. We had the first dance of the night and it felt empty,forced. But hopefully the guests didn't notice.The feel of his hand on my waist reminded me of how much he had over me, how much I wanted to fix things. I called his name softly. He didn't seem like he heard, but the hand on my waist turned rigid. "Yes?" He answered without looking at me.I already felt discouraged. It was stupid of me to make him feel worthless then come back to beg him. It was just stupid."Noah…" I called again, this time a bit louder. He turned his face towards mine, his eyes blazing like balls of blue fire. He was angry at me and I knew that.I looked away, feeling overwhelmed under his stare. "Eliana is there something I can help you with?" He asked, his words