What do you think of Sharon? She has a right to Elliot, right? And Elliot? Where was he in all these?
Chapter 25 My thoughts were drawing me into a deep void. I felt like nothing could stop this from eating me up. Confusion spun me further into its lair. I couldn't decipher what was true anymore because the fear and too many emotions clouded me. I grabbed the counter and tried to breathe. I was finally exhaling when Bella appeared beside me. "Mrs. Lane wanted you to fix the kitchen before you end your shift. She is really frantic, I suggest you get to it. That's if you still need the pay cheque by the end of the month." I stared at her blankly as she spoke. I gave a brief nod and she walked away. I saw the pity that lingered in her expression for that short time. I understood because I had days where I pitied myself. Just that the humiliation I had faced, wasn't something I had expected. I sighed for the umpteenth time as I went about to get the task done. There was no need to cry over spilled milk, no point crying like a baby. It wasn't even worth a shot even if I had tried it. I
Chapter 26 The kitchen was a mess and I couldn't take it anymore. I didn't know how long it would take to bake a cake but it was awfully too long. I was careful to check through from time to time because I didn't want it to burn to ash. Then, it was just my wish because the instructions were not straight even if I followed through every little detail in the recipe. It was almost like everyone had their personal recipe for chocolate cake. Each recipe I found on YouTube was more complicated than the other. The cake got burnt and it wasn't tasting nice. "So much for wanting to bake a cake." I groaned, crashing on the couch in annoyance. "I would just order some food." I concluded, hissing as I groaned again, staring at the once sparkling kitchen. Kathy still wasn't back and I really hoped she stays at Fred's tonight or she is going to kill me if she sees this mess. *** "The hell?" I screamed as I fluttered my eyes open to see an angry Kathy staring at me with rage. I jolted up
Chapter 27 The truth was that I was so exhausted but curiosity had the best of me because I wanted to know what exactly was so urgent that he had to call me five times. We were both silent most of the time. I didn't know when he asked a question. "Is everything okay? Are you okay?" I grimaced, not knowing how to reply to his questions. "Yeah, I'm good. Why?" "After you were done with your shift, you left without informing me. That is so unlike you." I facepalmed and realized that there was no way I could have thought about saying goodbye with the way I was feeling. My insides were shattering due to the strong words of my supposed role model. Nobody could have understood that because they were just minding their business. Derek for example, it was bad for me to have left like that. "I should've let him know that I was leaving…Fuck!" After the reminder, all I could say was. "I'm sorry. I was really in a hurry. I had to rush home because something came up. I'm so sorry." T
Chapter 28I kept staring at the photos and it was the way Elliot snaked his arms around Sharon's waist with the biggest smile plastered on his face that got to me the most. Sharon was indeed grinning from ear to ear, she was made for moments like this. The people loved her, I mean she was a superstar, a celebrity befitting a business tycoon. I felt betrayed, and a very good amount of shame washed down on me. I have been fighting the tears, the more I stared at the picture the more my heart broke in more ways. I couldn't take it anymore, very soon the tabloids will emphasize that. Just as they did with me when the first incident happened with him. Different theories on what is or what they think it is. I wasn't ready for the immense pain and jealousy that went on just reading and re-reading the captions.I clicked on the comment section and saw the thousands of comments that were under the images. The hateful comments that were directed at me were more than the compliments they got fo
Chapter 29 My heart kept racing as I stared at my phone. I kept asking myself questions that I already knew the answers to. It was the second time the phone rang and Elliot appeared on my screen. At first, I thought it was a dream, a dream I didn't want to be in. It was so bad that my phone went off and it rang again. I was getting tired of listening to my phone ring because I knew that it wasn't going to end. He was going to call until I ended up picking it up anyway, so it was inevitable. I sliced the answer button and kept quiet. "Zora, are you there?" I exhaled. I was mentally screaming in my head. Why does it have to be this way? Why do I make steps to get past this and somehow I am being dragged to this same place that ruined me? I didn't know how to begin so I decided inwardly to feign. "Good morning Mr. Garrett." I heard him sigh until he spoke again. "You don't have to be formal with me Zora, you know this?" "I didn't think you were disrespecting people. Is it a crime
Chapter 30He hugged me tight and I sobbed. I didn't want to, but a tear slid down my cheek and more followed. I just didn't know what else to say. I swallowed, moving away from him when he pulled me to himself again. He stared into my eyes a bit longer and kissed me deeply. My body did not reject the feeling as he snaked his arms around my waist. It wasn't something I was used to, but I remember the last time, my lips joined with his. How our bodies synced without having to force anything. I indulged him for a while then I quickly pulled back and pushed him away."Don't ever do that again. You have no right to touch me or try to…kiss me." I said. "It wasn't part of the deal Mr. Garrett. I am only a crutch to save your fucking reputation. I would love it if it stays that way."I could see that he was getting pissed even with his silence but I was still formal with him. He has always hated it but I needed the relationship to not exceed the formal level. It was the case of too much fam
Chapter 31My head was about to split into two and at the same time, it felt like I was hit by a truck.I groaned rolling myself in the sheets and holding my head with both hands. I couldn't remember much. I wasn't able to hold myself together because the pain was almost unbearable. Yet in all of this pain, the bed was still soft and as much as it felt unfamiliar, I relaxed as I tried to close my eyes tighter to ease the pain. That seemed not to work, so I opened my eyes and adjusted my sight to the unfamiliar calling. It was neatly white and so elegant. It felt like a five-star hotel but I was still adjusting my sight to the light that shot through from the large window panes at the side of the room. I could see the view of the city and it was quite beautiful."This is not home," I muttered to myself, wincing as I tried to get up only to fall back on the bed. There was barely anything I could do because my body felt numb. The pain I felt in my head multiplied. Groaning again, I slid
Chapter 32The air around us was filled with silence and awkwardness. It was absurd that we didn't notice our baroness unt he drew our attention to it.I had to go into the bathroom to change but I had nothing to change into. Elliot gave me a pair of joggers and a black shirt. It was so baggy that I looked lost in them. Yet, it was comfy. It felt peaceful as I wrapped myself in his cologne. I came out of the bathroom and I barged into him again at the bathroom entrance. "What the fuck Elliot?" I hit my head on his chest and he held me in his embrace. "You don't want me to dress decently or…you prefer me looking this way. So, you can fill your eyes as much as you want?" The towel was still around his waist but the water had dried up from his skin."You can go naked for all I care.""Right!" He chuckled. "You really do like me naked. I should remove this towel, what do you th-" Before he finished his sentence, I screeched, covering my eyes."The fuck?" I glared, and there was a lin