**Jace Pov**I didn't like the expression on Eliana's face. She looked hurt and dejected. This is not my plan. I wanted to do this myself without her figuring out any of these on her own. From the look of things, she has started putting two and two together. I don't want to see her hurt. Before I damage any of my remaining chances, I wanted to tell her everything there and then. But then I sighted my father standing with a disgusted look on his face. Before he made things worse for me, I quickly went to him. I want to know why he is here. Was he invited?"So this is what you were up to when you stood me up for an important meeting!?" The nature of our relationship is tiring. Nothing nice when talking to me."What are you doing here Dad?" I held the bridge of my nose. "Is that her?. Eliana Parker" I am not surprised. He must have done his necessary research and figured where I have been and with whom."Dad. Can we please not do this here!?""What do you see in her?" He will not st
**Eliana Pov**From the event hall, I don't know how I was able to make it home. My vision was blurry because of the pain I felt.But here I am. In my house. On the floor. In the dark. I feel a little better staying in the dark. It resembles my current state. Nothing is clear.I thought I could never get hurt beyond what Axel made me go through all those years. But here I am feeling way more lost than I did almost six years ago.I approached him and the lady he was with after their photo was taken. I was shocked with the way he acted. He did as if everything was normal between us. As if he did not leave me on graduation day stranded, pregnant and heart broken. The least he could do was to ask about the child. But who am I kidding! He left me because of the pregnancy.I thought Jace was different. He turned out to be just like Axel. Maybe even worse. Because my Amelia has gotten too comfortable around him. He has lied to both of us. He has broken two hearts.What am I going to tell Ame
**Jace Pov**It felt forever before I got to Eliana's house. Different thoughts kept running through my head. How do I get her to listen to me?The questionable and disappointed look he had on her face shattered me.I want to know what Axel did to her at the event. He was with another woman, why was he bugging her? Did he perhaps know we are together?"Damn it!" I hit the stair wheel. I drove as fast as I could to get to her.The disgust look her friend, Zia gave me outside the hall is still in my head. If her friend could look at me like I am the worst person on planet earth, how would Eliana look at me?Maybe inhumane.I don't blame her though. I was selfish. For my own selfish interest, I lied to her. I have succeeded in pleasing myself. Now I have hurt her too much. Finally, I arrived at her doorstep. After a few rings, Zia opened the door.I felt a little relieved knowing Eliana is not alone. But I really need to talk to her."Sorry Jace. Eliana can't talk now." Zia responded
**Eliana Pov**I am currently getting ready to go and meet Jace at the diner we had dinner all together sometime ago. Maybe he deserves a listening ear. Amelia has been showing concern in her own way. Always clingy and cuddly. She kept asking "mummy why are you sad?" I will put up my best pretend smile and respond to her that I am not. I was just having a headache. But it will go soon if I get enough rest.I hope it does go away.It kept happening for a while before she agreed that I was having a headache.I hope meeting Jace now will help me get over it all.My life in my old town was something I had decided to forget. Now that all these are happening, it feels like my old life is what is playing back again. The unfortunate events that took place made it all come back to me with vivid pictures and feelings. Although that made it easier for me to talk about it without breaking down.I finally shared my whole story with Zia. How my father married another woman after my mother's pas
** Jace Pov**I poured my heart to Eliana. I finally let her know my feelings for her. I was careful not to say I love her. Even though I do love her. But that might scare her off with our current situation. Now I wait for her response. She kept quiet for a while, pulling her hands away from mine. I felt her distance from that simple action. she began to speak. Her first statement hit me like a wave of rejection."As I said. This is not a date. I am here to clarify some things. So that my consciousness can be clean.""I have heard all you have to say. That is no defense to the way you acted." She is right. "You are right, it was very selfish of me. I know and I am sorry." I said apologetically."I might forgive you eventually. It's important though I let you know now that I can't be with you."There it is. The end of my happiness.I felt heavy in my chest. My lips are still sealed. I swallowed a huge nut in my throat."You broke my heart again. I cannot risk going through that fo
**Eliana Pov**I never knew sharing my story would make me feel less burden. But it actually did. I should have done this sooner. It was harder when I was talking to Zia about my past life. But now that I am letting Jace in on it, it's weight in my heart is lifted.Jace gave me all of his attention. Talking to him about it is the only mission I have at heart. There is a reason for that. When I am done with feeling him in, then the reason will follow.We are currently walking after we left the diner. I contemplated on whether to leave the rest of the story for another day? but I didn't want to give Jace the idea that I want to meet with him again.He waited expectedly. As we take slow steps. Even though this topic is a little lighter to talk about, I can't be discussing it amidst walking.I sighted a street bench where we were heading. "We can sit there for now." I pointed towards the chair. I will be able to sit again now that I have stretched my legs for a while."Ok" he responde
** Jace Pov**Eliana is a strong and independent woman. It is one of the reasons I like her alot. She has been through so much, yet she tried her best to be happy, especially for her daughter.And here, I thought my life was a mess.She is still going through a lot.As the monster I am, I added to her dismay.Her cries have subsided now. That is a good thing because it was killing me seeing her cry. It ached my heart.It seems the way I am rubbing her lower back helped a lot. She liked it.I don't know what to say or do now, except whatever decision she makes, I will abide by it. Even if it will kill me gradually."I am so sorry. You have no idea how sorry I am." I really do feel sorry for her and for me too, I know I have blown my chances with her."Whatever decision you make. I will respect it" I spoke honestly.She is calmer now but her voice was still trembling when she spoke. "You know... I heard about a famous footballer in our town and he is a sworn enemy of Axel." She gave a d
**Eliana Pov**When I had the doorbell, I knew it was Jace. I had just finished preparing dinner and took a shower, while Amelia played with her toys on my bed. I dried my hair and wore a jeans t-shirt.Amelia ran to the door.I felt the urge to make myself presentable. I checked myself in the mirror before coming out of the bedroom and I walked to the door. Jace stood there In all his handsomeness and a friendly smile plastered on his face. "Hey" I responded with all seriousness. "Hi""Jace! You're back." Amelia ran towards him and hugged his legs. "I missed you. Are you done with the work?." She looked up.Amelia kept asking why Jace hasn't come? She wanted to show him her drawing. I told her he had some work to do. She will not see him for a while because he is too busy. With the hope that with time, she will forget him."I missed you too berry" that is the nickname he has for Amelia.I stood there looking at them for a moment. Many thoughts running through my head. I didn't kno