Ethan pov.I drove speedily to Caldwell's estate determined to make it there in under 20 minutes. My car almost bumped into a pretty lady standing by the curb. I took a quick glance at her and she was strikingly beautiful, the type of beauty that made men turn heads. But then I sped off. Ella wouldn't forgive me if she ever saw me moping around women and truthfully I had no desire to at this point it was only Ella who mattered the most to me. As I got to the Caldwell's estate, the iron gates stood so tall like a fortress from a little distance, I could feel it still exhume the coldness my father carried all his life. I pulled to a stop outside the tall gates even though the security had opened them for me to drive in. I just entered without my car. And hastily walked up the stairs jumping the stairs two at a time. I needed my father to feel the heat of my anger. And there he sat, my father, the senior CEO of all Caldwell's properties and companies. Grandpa gave it all to him,
Victoria's pov.I sat there in my living room, watching a very interesting telenovela movie and just immediately, a worker of mine walked in. He had his bags clutched tightly to his hands. My heart was already leaping for joy. My wicked smile widened broadly. I was happy that my plot against Ethan was working. I was achieving all that I wanted, making his life miserable. I had already concluded in my heart that this would be some good news for me and a bad one for my one and only brother.I was met with disappointment, the photos that were handed over to me, had Ethan carrying Ella out of his car and although I am bitter I could attest to the fact it looked so cute. If only Ethan wasn't my brother and if only he wasn't interested in dad's company I would have rooted for their love. It felt so sacred, a kind of love I silently wished I had. Nine year old me would have been happy for Ethan Caldwell, my brother, who used to be so scared of girls. Ethan would cry all day if a girl sat
Ella's Pov. Lucy came to my room carrying a mischievous grin, and began arranging my things. She set up the bathroom for my bath and carefully laid out the most beautiful nighties for me which called the “perfect choice”. “ El, I love this nightie for you, " she said, pulling out a silky transparent garment from a wardrobe full of clothes Ethan had gotten me. “The colour is very attractive and appealing, you should pair this with a perfect scent and trust me Ethan won't know what hit him”. I gave her a very skeptical look but she winked at me and her grin widened. “I swear Lucy, sometimes I feel you want Ethan and I together more than I do. Who’s thinking about luring a man?” I said astonishedly. “I do, stop pretending you don't understand what I'm saying and go shower. Lucy said. I let her help me and lead me to the bathroom. As the warm water trickled down my body each drip felt like Ethan's fingers trailing my body, tracing invisible lines that sent shivers down my spine. I
Ella's Pov.The ride home was so peaceful; for some moment everything felt softer, calmer, and more beautiful. I enjoyed watching the tall buildings as Ethan drove past them. He made sure the escort car trailed behind.For once, I allowed myself to feel like a mafia princess, the heroine in my own story, with her mafia boss who had fallen hopelessly in love with her. I was just like a character in my own book.Grandma and Lucy fixed me in between them and pampered me all through, they made me feel safe and cared for.Finally, we got to the house, my contract home, that's beginning to hold beautiful memories. My chest felt light, but I was still worried.The house looked tightened up with so much security, every pillar lined with a guard who kept it under watch. But none of it mattered, as I didn't feel any safer.We drove in and Ethan parked his car. He came down and moved like the most caring gentleman. I had never seen this side of him before. He opened the door, letting Grandma and
Ella’s POV.Lucy and I sat silently on the bed. The doctor had placed me on yet another round of drip for strength before we could finally go home from the hospital.I stared into space, my eyes unfocused as if the white walls could somehow whisper answers. The tick of the clock rang louder than usual—almost like it was mocking me.I was so scared that cold shivers ran down my spine, goosebumps popping up everywhere. It was unexplainable, but the fear was real. One thought lingered in my mind: Grandma needed to be found somehow. I couldn’t bear the pain of losing another loved one—not Grandma. The thought alone creeped me out.Lucy paced back and forth across the room like a soldier on patrol, peeking out the windows at intervals as if she expected Grandma to suddenly wave from outside, shouting, “Surprise!”Meanwhile, I silently hummed a lullaby to calm my nerves—the same one Grandma used to sing to me when I was little. It was my tiny escape from reality. But my eyes stayed glued to
Ethan's POV.Where's Grandma? This question felt like a heavy stone was thrown into the room, but then it left a heavy silence in the room.The sounds of the clock even became louder and sounded like the rumbling of thunder.I watched Ella as her eyes darted towards the door, as if to check if Grandma stood by the door. She was very expectant, but the door was there still and unmoved, no one was at the door."Where could she be?" she said, her voice cracked."She should have been back by now," Lucy added."What did she go to get? You left together?" Ella asked, trying not to go crazy from thinking."Yeah, but she said she needed to speak with the doctor, and I left her and came back to the room," Lucy said, her voice trembling.For the first time since I met her, she didn't have anything to really say. She was also scared. Whatever happened to the sarcastic and very playful person I first met in Lucy? Her face looked pale.I checked my watch, and it was two hours past when Grandma Mar