LOGINALDRIC'S POV It's been two days and Elara has been bent on avoiding me and I've got no leads on my suspicion. Something is just not right. I said, staring at my laptop at work. I haven't been able to work or think straight with everything that has been happening, especially with my father's words lingering in my mind. Why would I even think of letting my wife go?“Mr Aldric?” My secretary tapped on my table, catching my attention.“Yes?”“Are you okay sir? You've not said anything since you asked me to come here.” He said with a worried face.“Oh, yes, yes. Well, the files on greenwood contract, I've read through and we'll be meeting them tomorrow to finalize our partnership. That's all.” I said dismissively.“Well, sir, we're actually meeting them today,” he said looking at me confused.I'm never the one to be confused or forget about meetings, especially meetings that would bring more money to me.I sighed, “Yes you're right. We should get going.” I said standing up.“Mr Aldric,”
ALDRIC'S POVI slept alone in my bedroom. Well I didn't really sleep. I kept turning since I couldn't help but wonder what was going on with my wife. One moment she's all loving like she normally is but then the next she changes like she's being controlled.When I could finally be at peace was when I saw her sleeping peacefully on the big couch. She looked at ease and it made my heart pound.I shouldn't feel that way since she has been acting weird but I still love her. She's afterall mine. I thought of placing a kiss on her forehead before making my way to the bedroom and here I am.Staring at the ceiling with sigh, waiting for Elara to come back up. Just when I was about to give up, the door opened and Elara walked in. I quickly closed my eyes pretending to be asleep but I tried to watch her with my eyes slightly closed. She slowly closed the door when she saw that the door that my eyes were still closed. Gently she walked to the bed dropping the pillow then she walked round to come
ELENA POV I laid in bed waiting for Aldric to come home and my mind kept going back to Elara's attitude earlier. I couldn't help but wonder if I did something wrong to her. I turned on the bed again with a sigh, and then there's Aldric I was just this close to telling him the truth but his father's illness had to disrupt my confidence. Well at least I now know something about me Harrison that can keep him alive and well.But, when again will I get the chance to speak with Aldric. Maybe I should try tonight, but he will be exhausted from work or he would be happy to hear what I have to say. I decided to text Aldric, I picked up my phone and typed,“Hey, dear husband…I'm waiting for you. I hope you get home soon, I think I'm ready to tell you what I've been meaning to say.”I clicked send and immediately closed my eyes. It didn't take long before Aldric read my text but he didn't reply. Why didn't he reply? Maybe I shouldn't have texted. Of course he would be tired when he gets back f
ELENA POV “Aldric, I have something to tell you.”“Really? What's that?” Aldric asked with a smile.I opened my mouth to say something, anything at all but no words could come out of my mouth.Aldric chuckled, “Why aren't you saying anything? Is what you want to say huge?”“Well, it is and I don't know how or where to start from.” I chuckled nervously, “Hey,” Aldric said, taking my hands, “I…I don't know what is going on with you, but I want us to be like we used to be. El, if something's wrong you can always tell me, I'm right here.” Aldric said reassuring me with a smile.I took a deep breath feeling reassured. Aldric loves me, if I tell him the truth maybe, just maybe he won't hate me. Maybe he'll understand me, he might be upset for a while but he'll come back to me, right?I just need to try and see.“I know you are,” I said resting my forehead against his, “I just don't know how you'll react to the news, I….I think you'll hate me.”Aldric pulled away resting his palm against m
ELENA POV I chuckled as I left Elara with her Mom, she must have noticed that I practically ran away. I suddenly ran into someone making me lose my balance but I was quickly caught by strong arms. I opened my eyes to see it was Aldric that kept me from falling.“Your knight in shining armor is here for your rescue.” Adrian said with a wink, I frowned standing up.“Thank you,” I said roughly “You're welcome.” Adrian said with a smile, “I haven't seen you in a while, how's our baby feeling?”I gave him a side eye walking past him, “MY baby is fine,” I said, making emphasis on the my.“Okay,” Adrian said following me, “You went for a swim didn't you?” I didn't give him a reply so that I don't indulge in any conversation with him, which is clearly what he's looking for.“You know?” he continued, clearly not wanting to satisfy or give me what I want, “It's been awhile since I last saw you in your underwear or naked.”That statement made me freeze. I quickly turned around facing Adrian,
ELARA POV Ever since James sent me that text, I haven't been able to rest properly.I sat next to the pool with Elena but I couldn't concentrate on anything she said. I kept picking on my nails, sending quick glances to my phone every second waiting for James to call.“Elara, Elara are you even listening to me?” Elena asked from the pool.“Huh?…uh, yes I am. I just…can I talk to you?”Elena nodded quickly coming out of the pool, she took her towel and sat next to me.“Tell me, what's wrong?”“I…” I began fidgeting, “Well, I just wanted to know…if someone texts about something and they don't do it, do you know the reason behind it?” Elara looked at me confused, “What are you trying to say? Can you be more, I don't know, clear?”I inhaled, “When someone close…”“Elara?” We both turned to where we heard the voice from and Aldric's Mom stood there with a smile. She looked around before saying,“Elena, how's the baby today?”I stared, still shocked by her sudden change in character, “I'
ELENA POV Aldric kissed me deeply as my back was pressed against the wall. This kiss was different from every other kiss we've shared. This was filled with love, unspoken words and affection but this time I was the one trying to pass the message through our kiss. Aldric pulled away panting. He r
ELENA POV The drive back to the hotel wasn't exactly nice, I couldn't concentrate on what Aldric was saying. I kept going back to what Elara said about Aldric being an animal but yet the same man is sitting next to me laughing like a baby. I tried to pause my brain from thinking back to Elara but
ALDRIC POV Elara must be super excited for tonight. She left the room before me leaving trails of how to get to where I would meet her. She must have put a lot of work into tonight. I smiled as I took one last look at my reflection in the mirror, well the least I could do is dress properly for ou
ELENA POV “Try me.” After a short pause, Elara sighed, “Fine, I'll go to the stupid date with Aldric.” I smiled widely, “Thank you.” “Only to prove a point. I'll show you that James is better and Aldric will always be an animal.” “And if he's changed?” “What?” She asked. “And if Aldric chang







