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The Lost Bet 2 The Stinging Truth
PresentElena stood in front of Derek, stunned.With time, she had forgotten about the promise and had never imagined that someday it will come to her like a bad dream.She looked at Derek's face to try and find out if he was joking, but he was not.“So, what do you want?” She couldn’t believe she had any courage left to ask him such question.“My, my, Now I know why Aslan wants you. You are nothing but fire. And that man loves to play with fire.” Derek laughed and Elena was chilled to her bones.“Yeah, not everyone knows how to handle it. Beware, you can be scorched.” Elena warned him, even when she knew that she was losing every ounce of courage with every passing second, dreading what could Derek Anderson possibly want from her.“Oooo. You can be a dialogue writer, but since you already are an artist, I don’t wanna go any further, discussing children’s book. All I want is for you to marry me.” There. he said it and Elena wanted to scoff, but Derek's mouth was set in a thiin line. h
The Lost Bet 2 Who Is The Winner?
Elena’s POVWhen Elena woke up the next morning, her eyelids were heavy and swollen, because she had barely slept. Aslan’s face was all she could see. She had tried hard to drift into an unending unconsciousness but would it not be a betrayal to Aslan? Her dying without apologizing to him?She sighed and got up from the bed. She did her business and stayed in her room because she didn’t want to encounter Derek. After a while, a maid came with a tray. There were all sorts of breakfast items on it. Was she hungry? She had no idea, because all she could feel was an acute pain in her chest. The pain of losing the man who loved her and she lost him because of her stubbornness.Now that she was confined, she could really understand the meaning of freedom. Sometimes, someone’s arms around you can be your sky where you can fly without any wings. Aslan's arms were those skies. But it was too late.She didn’t touch the food and sat beside the window. The lush green lawns were now fading as wint
The Lost Bet 2 The Confession
Present-The Wedding DayAslan’s ears could listen to her screams and he smiled. He refused to leave the chhurch. And Derek’s men were beating him while Elena cried her eyes out. She was sobbing now.“Accept Elena, you love me.” Aslan spoke between his heavy breathing. A trail of blood was travelling from his forehead, passed his cheekbone, and almost stopped near his chin. His shoulder was also bleeding and the chaplain was perplexed watching such horror in front of his eyes.“I love you, Aslan. I love you. Please just go away. Don’t get hurt.” Elena cried. The man had a plank in his hand and was about to hit Aslan, but this time, he held the man’s hand and stood up. “As long as you love me, sunshine, I will die happily.”But Aslan didn’t see Faiz who joined his hands and hit Aslan behind his head. Aslan crumpled down on the ground and Elena’s screams filled the church.Derek was trying hard to control her, but she bit him and he left her with a hiss. She ran to Aslan and crouched dow
The Lost Bet 2 The End of a Long Wait
Derek’s POVDerek stood there as Aslan was loaded into the car. He felt bad for the man who was once his best friend. But did Aslan act like a best friend? Whatever. He was about to turn but Elena fell down face first on the ground.“Elena.” He screamed and rushed towards her.He reached her and his men also surrounded her, but as no one else was allowed to touch her, Derek quickly took her in his arms and ran towards the waiting car.She was looking so pale. The maid who served Elena had informed Derek that she was eating everything but she was always tired and pale. The driver was rushing but Derek was still feeling like taking the wheel in his hands. His men were driving ahead to make way, and finally after 15 minutes, they reached the hospital. Derek didn’t miss Sean and Aslan’s men there. So, he was here too.He rushed with Elena in his arms and a doctor came running. “What happened?”“How the hell do I know? Check her.” derek barked.“I meant is she sick?” Doctor asked in a calm
The Lost Bet 2 A New Chapter
Derek’s POVIt was his first day at the summit and he was feeling confident. He knew he could nail it. With all the proposals that were going to come in his hands, he was going to leave everyone else behind.Things were going perfectly fine when he received a call from Home. It was strange, but he disconnected it. Even a second has not been passed and the phone rang again. He cursed under his breath and threatened the other person on the line.“If it is not as important as my life, then you are dead.” His low voice was enough to threaten even the Satan.His housekeeper Mrs. Singh spoke in a scared voice, “Mr. Anderson…”“Just spill.” Derek seethed. he hated his time being wasted on uimportant things.“Miss Anderson has woken up.”The ground slipped from under Derek's feet and his world went numb. It was a moment he was waiting for years. These were the words his ears were yearning to listen. He couldn’t react.The person at the lectern was calling his name, but Derek was not present.
The Lost Bet 2 The Buried truth
Author’s POVGina was woken up from her sleep. It was after midnight and her throat was parched. She moved her eyes and found her brother sleeping on the chair. The chair was going to give up due to his muscular figure. She moved her body and tried to reach the glass, but it was difficult. Her body was sore. She hissed in pain.“You could ask me.” Derek’s voice made her look up to him and she smiled.A tear dropped from Derek’s eyes when he saw her smiling. He must have done something good in his life that he was now able to see his sister smiling.He gave her the glass of water and she drank it all.“Easy, girl. You don’t have to survive on liquid anymore.”“I am hungry.” Her stomach was empty and she could feel elephants ramping inside.“God, do you know how great it is to have you back?” Derek spoke as he sat down on her bed.“I am sorry.” Gina spoke.The brother and sister bonded but Derek didn’t let her speak much as he was aware that she was very fragile at the moment.He fed he
The Lost Bet 2 The Love He Can Die For
Aslan’s POVAslan was discharged after an entire week. He came back to his home which had everything but Elena. Sean and Matthew helped Aslan sit down on the couch. Aslan wanted a drink so badly, but he was well aware that Elle will kill him, if he even uttered the words.“What a brave man you are, risking your life for someone who doesn’t deserve you.” Elle huffed and sat down with her hands crossed across her breast.“Why don’t you go to your husband?” Aslan retorted.“Because that dick is shooting in the heat of Dubai and here I am, all alone.”“Oh, what if he is swimming in pussies in the heat. I have heard the women in UAE are just amazing.” Aslan teased her and laughed even when his chest was hurting.“You, I know you must have fucked those pussies, but don’t put ideas in my head. Besides, I think I should get your plane, and take you there. At least, you will forget about her.” Elle spoke.Aslan’s smile dropped and a dry chuckle left his mouth. “Trust me, I tried swimming in cu
The Lost Bet 2 Your Arms, My World!
Author’s POVElena was in her bedroom, looking out the window when the door to her room opened and a maid came.“Mr. Anderson needs you in his study.” Elena didn’t know what he wanted to talk about.She followed the maid and arrived at the door. The maid announced her presence and left her.Elena hesitated but entered. The study was as good as the rest of the house. Beautiful, classy, and oozing an aura of dominance. Derek stood there with his back to her, looking out towards the lawn.“You called for me?” She asked.He didn’t turn or say anything, but stood there.“Do you think I was at fault when I turned against Aslan?” She wasn’t ready for the question.“I…I think you did what brothers do.”“So I was innocent?”“You forgot you were also a friend.”“So, I was wrong?”“I don’t like puzzles.” She said matter of factly, because she had no idea where he was going with this.“My sister is my life, Elena. My father doesn’t even care. See my sister has woken up and he isn’t here. Am I wro
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