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Something Gained. Chapter: 32
RYLANI got into my car and followed Elena's car all the way to the apartment. She had gone up the elevator and I had taken the stairs. Fuck waiting. "Elena stop!" She halted in her steps, threw her bag on the sofa and turned back. "What, Rylan? What?" She asked, furious. "We need to talk." I spoke every word clearly, calmly. "We do? If you want it then it will happen. God forbid if you for once ask for my permission instead of giving out an order!" I pinched the bridge of my nose in frustration. The time I had spent with Elena had made me well acquainted with this one particular emotion. I had to make this right. I needed to make this right and for that the bossy bastard in me needed to be checked. "I didn't mean it that way. It came out wrong." "What is it that you didn't mean? Didn't you mean it when you said that you want to sign a contract? Didn't you mean it when you said that the kiss meant nothing, that the marriage meant nothing?" A look of vexa
Something Gained. Chapter: 33
ELENAHe hadn’t said it back. I had noticed but that hadn’t bothered me. It’s Rylan we were talking about and he had something holding him back, a bitter past probably. I believed every word he said and that expressed his feelings just enough. I could work with that. Picking the tray up, I walked out to the living room. He was sitting on the couch and browsing through Netflix. On seeing me he offered me a small smile. "I thought maybe we could uhh watch a movie or something…" I smiled and set the tray down. "Yeah, that will be nice." He nodded before I went and sat down beside him. Hardly did we start the movie when we heard Ava. "Daddy? Mommy? You're back early?" She slowed down in her steps and stared at us. Stacey was just a few feet back. "Yes sweetheart, we came home early." She came and stood in front of us before looking at the television. "You are watching a movie?" Rylan picked Ava up and placed her on his lap so that she was facing me. "Ye
Something Gained. Chapter: 34
ELENA"You know I have a lot of questions in my mind right now." Liv said, her eyes glancing back at Rylan's figure. "And I can guess what they are." She raised a questioning brow. Last thing she knew was we were still going for the divorce and now Rylan arranged a birthday dinner for me. I could see the huge question marks popping up inside her brain. I looked at Dean. Though he hadn't said or asked anything, I knew he too was looking for answers. "I know we have a lot of catching up to do. Do something. Come over to my place this weekend." She gave it a quick thought before nodding. "Okay." She gave a small shrug. "See you then." I looked at Dean to see him nodding in agreement. "When you said we are going for dinner, I never guessed we are having everyone there." I looked back at Ava sitting in the backseat. "I tried planning a little something? Did you... enjoy the evening?" He stole a quick glance before focussing on the road. "Did it look like
Something Gained. Chapter: 35
RYLANAs I kept playing with Elena's hair , she slept peacefully with her lips parted. I wanted to trust her with everything I had, to be with her and maybe someday be able to say those words back to her. I don't know if I am going to be left with a broken heart once again but still I want to take this risk. It was impossible to look at her and not think of how much I had fallen for this woman. She made me feel emotions I didn’t think I was capable of. I was so focused on my thoughts that I didn't realize when she woke up. I looked into her blue eyes which were staring back. A soft smile was playing on her face which automatically had my lips curving up. "Good morning." She said, stretching her hands and yawning. "Good morning." I smiled. She pushed herself up on her elbow and stared at my face. "I just realized that you look better when you're clean shaved." I smiled and turned us over with me hovering over her. A surprised giggled escaped her lips. "Do
Something Gained. Chapter: 36
ELENA"Damn girl! You killed it up there!" Skyler screeched as soon as I came down the stage. I swear this girl was always excited. "Eh.. Thank you?" They all chuckled at my response. What can I say ? I was really bad at receiving compliments. We made our way to the bar. "What can I get for the beautiful ladies here?" A bartender came up and winked at Skyler. "A round of shots, please." Bent's voice wasn't at all pleading. He was in fact glaring at him. "Coming up." He nervously smiled before getting our drinks. I gulped it down and scrunched my nose at the burning sensation in my throat. We got another round and I could slowly feel the buzz . Brent, Skyler and Hannah got up to get to the dance floor. I was about to when my phone beeped. It was a message from Anna. "Elena, come, let's get to the dance floor." Hannah tugged at my hand. "Coming in a minute. You guys go ahead." She shrugged and left with Skyler and Ben.I opened the message from Anna.
Something Gained. Chapter: 37
RYLAN I parked the car and got out to get to her side. She hadn't even taken her seat belt off.Without saying anything, I did it myself and supported her out of the car and into the house. Two steps in and she sat down on the floor . "What are you doing?" "I won't go upstairs." She folded her arms against her chest and looked away. I rolled my eyes at her dramatics. "You have to." It was like I was dealing with a child. "I have one condition." I metally groaned at the mention of another condition. "And that is?" She immediately held her arms out and pouted. "Carry me upstairs. I don't want to walk." I kind of liked the drunk Elena. She was being really cute. I bent down and picked her up. "Woah! You are so strong!" Gripping my neck she held onto me as I carried her up the stairs "See, I'm flying!" She squealed. "Ssh. You will wake Ava up." I at no cost wanted Ian to see a drunk Elena. "Ssh." She put a finger on her lips and look
Something Gained. Chapter: 38
ELENARolling over, I woke up on the bed. My head hammered against my skull. I pressed a hand to it and tried remembering what had happened but unfortunately that only increased the headache. I could remember going to the club, getting a few drinks and dancing but then how I landed up on my bed was a mystery to me. "Damn! How much did I drink ?" I closed my eyes to relieve some pain. "Probably a little too much. Take the pills with the lemon water. It'll help you with the hangover." Rylan walked in through the door in his sweats. He flashed me a smile and even through that pounding headache, I mentally appreciated the fine specimen of a man. "Did you bring me home?" I asked after swallowing down the medicine. “Don't you remember anything?" He asked, sitting down beside me. "Seems like it." I ran a hand through my messy hair. "How can you just forget everything after what happened last night!?" He looked hurt which left me confused. Why will he be hurt?
Something Gained. Chapter: 39
RYLAN"Make these changes and bring them back to me. And don't forget to reschedule the meeting with Mr. Rivera." I handed my new assistant the file before leaning back in my seat. For some reason I was having a pretty bad headache. "Yes, Mr. Parker." He closed the door behind him only for me to hear his voice not seconds later. "Mr. Parker." "Yes?" I kept my eyes closed while rubbing my forehead with my fingers. "Someone's here to meet you." Not what I needed right now! "Name?" "Liliana Scott." I stilled in my seat as soon as I heard the name. Liliana. The single name brought back so many memories. "Send her up." He nodded and left before the door opened again, allowing me the sight of her. After six fucking years, she was standing in my office. I didn’t know what emotion to feel. It was all a hurricane. "Liliana." I almost gritted the name out. "Rylan. Uhh... how are you?" She took two small steps inside. I was honestly in no mood to
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