Chapter Five

Elena’s POV

“Elena, Elena” He tried to get a hold of me as I quickly walked out of his living room. His guards and househelps were all looking at us like we just started a movie.

“Please let me explain myself.” He grabbed my hand.

“Explain yourself? Why?” I scoffed looking at him with disinterest.

“About me not being honest with you. I’m sorry.” He lowered his head, feeling guilty and I smirked.

“You have nothing to apologize for, Mr Alex. I am a hopeless girl who you came through for”. I spilled bluntly.

“Elena, please stop sounding this way. Okay, fine I didn’t want to tell you anything about me yet because you were not at the right place to listen to me and I was so worried about you.”He said dolefully.

“You owe me no explanation and I don’t believe you. I'm so sorry for disturbing you with my problems. Live your life the way you want to without thinking about me in any way but I have to leave this house and please don’t stop me”. I shunned him.

“Trust me, Elena”. He didn’t let me go and I turned my back on him. “Yeah I didn’t get to tell you about me but it wasn’t intentional, you are not a problem to me in any way whatever I did for you, I did it because I wanted to and I care for you I had no idea that you will get this upset”. He shook his head and I looked guilty for acting that way towards him.

“I’m sorry Alex, I shouldn’t have been so harsh towards you. I just got upset and felt like you lied to me. Please stop feeling bad, you did not do anything wrong to me.” I uttered with regret.

“Hey, stop being naughty”. He teased me. “You don’t need to apologize for any reason because you did nothing wrong. You just expressed how you felt about me not being completely honest with you and I promise you that it won’t happen again”. Alex assured me.

“Thanks, Alex”. I responded with a smile on my face.

Alex’s house was so big and his employees looked so neat I sat down in my room smiling and thinking of how lucky I was to have met Alex when I needed a helper.

“Indeed I am lucky”, I whispered.

“Please come in”. I uttered as I heard a knock on my door

“Good Evening ma’am”. One of the employees greeted me.

“Good evening dear, do you need anything?” I questioned her with curiosity.

“Please ma’am, I came to inform you

that dinner is ready. Would you like to join Mr Alex at the dining table or do you want me to serve you inside your room?” She asked politely.

“Don’t worry I will join Alex soon, let me just dress up.” I glanced at her

“Okay, ma’am”. She responded politely and left.

“Wow, this is lit”. I jumped up and down on my bed.

I never thought I would smile again after all the trauma that Mrs Caroline and her husband had put me through.

I was so happy that I forgot about going to eat dinner with Alex. Immediately I heard a knock on my door.

“Seems like someone is not hungry tonight”. He teased me with smiles all over his face.

“Oh no I’m so sorry I forgot. I was about to dress my hair though because it looked messy”. I lied.

“It’s fine already, let's go and eat. The food is getting cold. Shall we?” He stretched out his hand as I placed mine on top.

“Yes, sure”. I winked at him and we burst into laughter.

“It was a stressful and great day for me. I just need to rest my head and see what tomorrow has stalled for me”. I murmured as I lay on my bed.

“Good morning princess”, Alex whispered in my ear.

“Good morning Alex”, I responded as I stretched my arms.

“Seems like you forgot to lock your door?” He asked softly.

“Really? Did I?” I realized that it was not a dream as I jumped up. “Oh no, I forgot. After a long time, I finally had a great sleep. I uttered, scrubbing my eyes.

“You needed it. Even if you leave your door open a lot of people will guide you like the princess you are”. He chuckled softly

“Thanks, Alex”. I responded trying not to make it obvious that I was shy.

“Okay then, freshen up and come downstairs for breakfast”. He scoffed and left.

“Omg, Alex is so sweet”. I spilled ridiculously as my face turned red because I was blushing.

“Did you prepare this meal yourself?” I asked him with surprise.

“Nope, Klara did”. He uttered without looking at my face.

“Who is Klara?” I asked him.

“Oh, Klara is my chef.” He responded.

“Oh that’s nice. The food tastes nice thou”. I complimented with a smile.

“So Elena, can you go to a business meeting with me?” Alex bluntly asked me.

“A business meeting? Where? Won’t it be inconvenient and awkward for you?” I asked continuously.

“Not at all”. He smiled. “I wanted you to come with me so it simply means it won’t be inconvenient for me”. He assured me.

“So when are we going for the meeting?” I rolled my eyes.

“This evening”, and don’t worry about your outfit, I already told Klara to bring them upstairs to your room”. He winked at me. “So my princess, go and get ready”. He smiled and left.

“Omg, Alex is so sweet,” I murmured and went back to my room.

I went back to my room and saw a pretty long sequin gown on my bed. It was glittering and my heels were looking like that of a princess.

“Wow, this looks so expensive”. I murmured to myself.

I quickly dressed up as it was already getting late. I was ready to go outside as I opened the door and saw Alex.

He stared at me for a long time without blinking until I broke the silence.

“Hey Alex, you are here”, I asked. He nodded still staring at me.

“Y..e..s.. Shall we?” He stammered.

“Yes, sure”. I led the way and he followed me.

We got to a very big hotel. It was so fine and I couldn’t stop admiring the place.

Alex and I went inside the hotel hall and the whole place was decorated with flowers and balloons. I was surprised because Alex said it was a business meeting.

“Alex, what is happening here?” I asked with surprise.

“Elena, from the very first day I met you, I became attracted to you, your character, your sense of reasoning and everything about you and as time went on I noticed how important you have become to me and can boldly say that I love you”.

Alex paused and looked at me with my eyes rolling with confusion then he continued.

“Please Elena, “Will you be my girlfriend?”. Alex asked me. He looked at me his voice was so soft and smooth.