Elian Storm
"Fucking hell, just get off already," I muttered under my breath, trying to get rid of the stubborn blood stain on my phone case.
It was my favorite one, and yet, in a rush, I made the mistake of picking up Alena's phone while my hands were all bloody. I couldn't ignore it, either, knowing all too well how Alena would scold me.
"Looks like I will just have to order a new exact one—"
Just then, I heard the front door open.
"Shit. I really shouldn't have given my key to her." But what else could I do? It would be suspicious if I didn't, given that we had been dating for one and a half years now.
I threw my
Prequel- Chapter 13: Hidden TruthAlena FleurAs time passed by quickly, the minutes blended into hours, the days slipped through my fingers, and before I realized it, weeks turned into months, and months transformed into years.Finally, it was here.My graduation.It felt as though it was just a few days ago when Elian graduated, but before I knew it, it was already my time to graduate.These past two and a half years we spent with each other was an enchanting experience that filled my heart with lasting memories of joy and love. I never wanted to forget these wonderful times.I was smiling through my university album when my phone rang.
Prequel- Chapter 14: Last FightElian Storm"What should I say when I first meet them, Lance?" I asked, feeling slightly jittery."For the umpteenth time, Elian, I don't care," Lance replied flatly."Come on, help your brother out here," I whined."How should I know, man? Do you think I have experience with meeting my girlfriend's parents?" Lance retorted."Right, you don't have a girlfriend," I snorted."Who needs a trouble like that?" he said with a bored look."It's not a trouble—""Besides, can you just be a little disappointed that the XS members e
Prequel- Chapter 15: GoodbyeElian Storm"David, I am willing to surrender myself if you hand over Alena to me safely," the steady but desperate words I uttered over the phone were ones I never imagined doing."You are such a fool, Elian. I never thought you would stoop this low for love. Such a disappointment," came the sneering response of the leader of XS gang, David Garner."I don't have the time for chit-chat, David. Do we have a deal or not?""Alright, you got it. Come to the location I will send you. I know I don't have to say this to you but come alone and unarmed," he warned.I hung up the call without bothering to reply."Elian, I don't have a goo
Chapter 1: Miserable LifeAlena FleurMy life was miserable. I thought my life would be perfect once I got promoted and got my dream job. But boy, was I wrong. Now I know why the previous COO left his job. The paycheck was nice, but not the CEO.The entire floor had a waiting lounge, a reception where an assistant was present, and a familiar cabin of my boss, Elian Storm.“Sir can meet you now, Ms. Fleur,” said Elian’s assistant, Rowan Dansen after I waited for ten minutes.I gave him a curt nod and walked straight to Elian’s cabin, letting my stilettos stomp after me. The sensor glass door opened automatically.Sucking in a deep breath to calm my temper, I went inside.Elian was leaning back against his chair, while his eyes were glued to the screen of his laptop.“Good morning, Mr. Storm,” I greeted in a professional tone. Elian instantly looked up at me. “Good morning, Ms. Fleur.” He got up from his chair to walk towards his coffee machine while I remained standing at one spot. “
Chapter 2: Cruel BossAlena FleurI finally got some free time after attending three meetings at a stretch.First the meeting with Mr. Drake, the second meeting with other executives to compile this month's budget, and the last and the longest one with the technical department to assess what improvements could be brought to our weapons.I was exhausted and ready to slump on my bed and sleep for hours without any disturbance. But I wish!My stupid boss gave me overtime for dozing off at work.I didn't get why, though. I finished all the work, and yet, he punished me. Maybe he was a sadist who enjoyed other people's suffering. That must be it. That cruel devil!No matter how much I curse him internally, I had to suck it up and obey his orders. I decided to complete some of my work from tomorrow in advance so that I could take it easy tomorrow.However, after two hours, when the office building was entirely empty, I started dozing off again. I jerked my head and sat upright. What if Elia
Chapter 3: A ThreatAlena FleurI couldn't believe what I was seeing.For a moment, I wondered if I was hallucinating due to a lack of sleep. But the next moment, when many pairs of eyes snapped in my direction, I realized with dawning horror that it was very, very real.I did the first thing my mind suggested—and that was run for my life!I turned around and started to run with all my strength. But no sooner had I taken five steps than I was pulled back by many arms and was forced to kneel down by the men who caught me.I winced as my bare knee scraped against the concrete and my hands were locked behind my back.God, this was it. I was going to die now. I never thought I was going to die like this. Not to mention, I was still so young and all. All because I saw my boss murder someone.I didn't know I had started crying until I tasted the saltiness on the corner of my lips. But nothing compared to the fear I felt when a cold muzzle rested against the side of my forehead.I closed my
Chapter 4: Goodbye, Ms. FleurAlena FleurI stayed up the whole night like an owl, over and over again replaying the scene of Elian shooting through that man's skull.I doubt I could ever forget that traumatizing scenario. Elian's threat afterward was no balm to that, either. If I spilled a word about it to anyone, I was dead.While I wasn't good at lying to my close people, I could keep a secret. But who knew how long I could keep when it was eating me alive?I should have listened to Mom and gone back to Georgia. In that way, I wouldn't have had to see what I did last night. Maybe it wasn't too late to just leave the town and ghost Elian. But he was most likely to find me.The sun was already shining outside my window while I was busy thinking about the possible ways Elian could kill me if I slipped up.Shit, now I had to get ready and go to the office and see Elian's face again. How was I going to face him after last night? How was I going to not freak out while sitting next to him
Chapter 5: I PromiseAlena FleurSeriously, what was with people threatening me with guns?Was it a new trend for handsome men to turn up and scare cute innocent girls like me? God, please get these dangerous men away from me and I will do more charity than I already do.I could understand one of Elian's men putting me under gunpoint, even Elian himself, but who was this tall man with pretty green eyes and black hair? What had I ever done to him? Was this one of Elian's enemies who wanted me dead for whatever reason?“Um, I think you have the wrong person here. I swear I have not seen you kill anyone, so you can let me off the hook—” I tried to reason, only to get cut off by the man.“You are Ms. Fleur, am I right?" he asked."Yes, I am. But I'm not on sale for people to kill—""I don’t have the wrong person here, Ms. Fleur. You’re a risk to a person I really care about, so I’m afraid I have to kill you. It’s nothing personal, I promise. So could you just make this easier on both of u