Elena’s PovThe constant bickering outside my bedroom and the crying of my baby startled me. I tossed and turned on the bed, trying to get rid of the noise but couldn't. “Why can't I get a perfect sleep!” I groaned in frustration, sat upright, and carried my baby from his cot. After a thousand years of singing a lullaby, my baby effortlessly moved to deep sleep and I gently placed him back on his cot. I sighed. I had only been a mother for a few weeks and I was completely exhausted from the task. “Now, who could be causing the ruckus downstairs?” I questioned no one in particular, rising on my feet and dragging it to the mezzanine. I looked downstairs to see Raymond in a heated argument with his dad. I strained to hear exactly what they were saying and what the argument was all about. “Your wife has a newborn and all you could do as a father is stay away from home?” he scoffed, “Speak of fatherly duties,” his voice dripping in sarcasm.“This looks interesting,” I muttered, watch
Raymond's POVI walked into the room, my gaze darting to the corners of the dark room as I held the cereal. I could see Elena and her little one fast asleep, oblivious of my presence.“ Sleeping already? ,” I sighed weakly as I beheld the pitiful sight. I walked in her direction and tapped her, jolting her awake from sleep.“I brought some cereal for you,” I said, stretching my hand and expecting her to take the bowl of cereal from me.She stared at me for a while, millions of questions written all over her face. “Why are you suddenly nice? I mean, it's rare to see you act like this,” She replied, staring deep into my eyes.I was taken aback by her question. “I'm not that bad, yuuno. Of course, I had some human sympathy. I’m not completely cold-hearted as she feels”, I pondered silently.“What? Is that a rhetorical question?” I said as I threw the cereal at her feet and moved to my bed. "You've got two options: either eat the bowl of cereal or die of hunger while asleep. It's your
Elena's POVI could feel their famished eyes boring into my skin. Why are they staring? I muttered For some reason, I felt like returning to my room but I had to control myself, at least for the sake of Ralph who never ceases to care for me and my little one. I could feel a spark of curiosity as I noticed Raymond's jaw drop as I walked down the stairs. If it hadn't been for Ralph who hired a makeup artist and got me a dress, I bet I could have been perceived as one of the “Lawrence” stewards.“You look gorgeous, my lady,” said one of the guests with a smile curled by the side of his lips.“Thank you,” I responded, smiling in return as I walked into the crowd and said a few hello’s and hi’s to the rest of our guests patiently waiting to exchange pleasantries with me. After I was satisfied with the greetings, I took a glass of wine from one of the stewards and sipped it as I walked into the dinner arena.Out of nowhere, someone forcefully shoved me, and the glass of drink I was
Raymond’s POV I walked to the event hall and sat next to Violet. Still reeling in thoughts a tiny voice pierced through my ears and interrupted me. “I have been looking for you. Where were you?” she asked while fixing her eyes on the stage’s show. As she said these words to me suddenly my nostrils flared, my cheekbones pushed up to my glaring lower lids, and a furrowed forehead, as my lips curved into a snarling grimace Trying to control my failing emotions I took a deep breath and averted my gaze back to the stage. It was obvious that I wasn't in the mood to talk to anyone, I wanted to be left alone and focus on the queries swirling in my head. “Why did you suddenly go mute?” She asked with a twinge of concern in her voice as she stretched out her right hand and began touching my face. “What’s the matter, Ray?” she questioned as she ran her fingers through my beard. Little did she know that all her showcase of affection towards me was starting to make my blood boil. Immedi
Elena’s POVWith a high head, I confidently entered my first-ever workplace.Hmm.. I sighed, I could sense the feeling of independence gushing all over me as I couldn't contain the excitement of having a job.I got into the reception putting one foot in front of the other and walked past the front desk manager into the office hallway as a warm light up my entire face.I watched other workers murmur in extremely low tones, I didn't mind their tittle-tattle because I was excited that I had finally gotten a job, a proper one at that that would be used to cater for me and my little one.All I wanted was to stand on my feet as a single mother who has the sole responsibility of caring for her baby and this job is an answered prayer to those silent wishes.“You don't have to grin like a Cheshire cat younnoo… else, the people here would assume that you are one weird freak”, a voice said behind me, breaking into my thoughts.I spun around to find who it was and fortunately, it was Raymond! H
Raymond’s POVI stood beside Violet, my face flushed with emotions mixed with anger and frustration.“I’m so sorry. I d-d-didn't mean to.…” she fumbled for words as she tried to explain herself but shut her mouth immediately i gave her a cold stare.“Why did you have to do it here? You’ve ruined my opportunity to get close to Elena”. “If Dad had known that things would turn rancid, he would have left you in the other branch”. I mumbledShe sauntered close to me, lurching her hand into mine, and stared at me deeply.“Raymond,” Violet called softly, searching for a deep sense of connection and understanding in my heart.“You and I know that you don’t love her. You were forced into this marriage.” You didn’t have a say in all these, " Violet said with a barely whisper voice. She ran her fingers across my broad chest seductively as she bit her lips slowly, trying so hard to annihilate the rage burning in my heart.“You are mine, mine alone. I love you, Raymond. I honestly do.” She pleade
Raymond’s POVMy sleek black car pulled up at the company’s parking garage. I noticed the chaos in the air but I chose to stay unfazed.The cops were stationed at every corner, armed to the teeth.“Show off,” I mumbled as I got out of my car.I calculated my steps bit by bit as I strutted towards the detective.I flashed him a smile and shook his hand as we exchanged pleasantries.“Where is she?” I asked, my gaze darting to every corner in search of Violet. “Don’t tell me she escaped from your men?” I raised my brow. “She didn’t,” he said assured me, with a sly smile appearing on his face.“She wouldn’t let us take her unless she sees you. She locked herself in your office.“Really? She’s such a freak” I mocked, dragging my feet into the company. I got to my office and pleaded with her to let me in. “I’ll let you in if the cops don't follow suit”, Violet commanded.I promised to give her a listening ear and agreed to listen to all the gibberish she’d say for the last time.The cur
Chapter 24 Elena's POV“Can we head home now?” asked Raymond, distracting me from the show. I tried so hard to ignore his persistent questions but it seemed like he wasn't giving up.“Elena, haven't you watched enough?” Raymond asked again in a calm tone.“I haven't,” I replied without looking at his direction. The show had completely enticed me and it was worth my attention.“Alright, I’ll head for gents with Hope. Would be back before you know it,” he said, rising to his feet.He left the audition and headed out and, I didn't care. All I wanted was to be possessed by the musical notes.The singer's voice soared, dancing with the notes as his emotions swept through every word he sang. It was like a symphony of the soul. Just as I was humming the lyrics of the music, the lights tripped off and the audition came to a false halt. “Fuck!” I yelled so loud in frustration that everyone looked at me. “I’m so sorry,” I said, trying to free mys