Chapter 4 Elena Romano

The next day, after a very long time, Elena slept like a baby. The curtains blew wide and the sky shined differently.

Elena rolls around in bed, to what seemed to be far away from her traumas, she gets to see his eyes those cold eyes who preyed on her like there was no return.

That cold voice and that touch which could destroy her little figure.

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Elena jolts up in panic, she sits up firstly checking if she had been touched from the previous night...her head slowly recalling his words, she takes in her breathe relieved.

She turns around realizing the bed was cold and empty.

"Huh...didn't he spend the night here?"

Elena stands up pacing around, she verifies the room thoroughly...Nikolai was gone.

She sits in bed wondering why he did not take advantage of her, but she was certain of one thing.

That he was a very dangerous man.

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A while later Elena walked up to the reception, letting go of her thoughts of humiliating her family, her head was consumed by what might happen if she met Nikolai again... then she might not be as lucky as she was that night.

Elena felt awful with the eyes on her, people properly thought that she had slept with a man.

"Ugh how shameful."

She mumbles to herself pulling out of her bag some cash to settle her night.

"Uh no... no Miss it has been cleared."

Elena lifts a brow totally puzzled, she didn't want to ask given it'll only make it look like she hanged out with a client.

She excuses herself trying to focus on her next move against her family's chains.

"Wasn't that...."

The bartender tries recalling after seeing Elena at the bar earlier.

"You better keep it down, you have no idea of whom was with her last night. I'm still speechless....he must really like her."

That day, Elena knew nothing more than what it was to her eyes.

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The world never stopped at it admiration for the stylish, luxury and fame...one which not everyone could afford.

"Baby you look so handsome today"

At the arm of William was Liliane walking, paparazzi's running after them. Liliane need not to do anything to get attention for she was the attention.

William who seemed indifferent till then, his eyes sparkled at the figure of his forever first love.

"Miss! Miss! Is it true you cheated on your fiancé? Do you recognize your faults? Despite being the most intelligent you turned out to envy your sister Miss Liliane?"

Elena was chased by a number of journalists. It felt like she was being torn apart.

Her eyes widened in horror....to her it felt like that night was repeating itself. She couldn't believe that she who was the victim was now framed and orally abused.

It felt to horrid being the victim of cameras flashing at her face non-stop. Their words cut in sharp like a salted blade...it stinged....yet she couldn't make herself less pathetic for it was her fault for having a heart.

"NO! STOP!"

Elena screamed out in tears as she cradles her face with her hands, hiding from their stares. She felt like she was drowning, suffocating.

The man who once brought nothing but happiness to her pain was now the one hurting her more than anyone else.

Elena wondered when will this end...Elena shouted out to why was she always the one to be the victim and the villain! William's face darkens he never could've thought that his selfishness would destroy that so perfect image and smile he had of Elena.

The humiliation sored him to the fullest. Liliane who witnessed that doesn't budge an inch ....instead she scoffs at her sister's situation with happiness.

"Looks like someone's finally getting what she deserves."

She mumbles her voice full of nothing but entertainment. Her words stung William with Venom he was that close to telling her to keep it shut.

William breaks free from Liliane's grip on impulse, he knew the consequences that could have but right there he wanted nothing more than to safe her.

Liliane was speechless, William crouched shielding Elena from the journalists. He didn't know if he was doing right by showing up in front of the one he loved...for he knew shell never forgive him.

But he wanted her to remember him as one who still had that heart which beats for her.

"William what are you doing?! Stop this instant."

Liliane shouts angrily at the scene, she rushes instantly grabbing him by the arm, she tries pulling him away from Elena, the cameras only focused at what was before them...they kept flashing. William pulls his hand away roughly from Liliane causing her to fall to the ground, her heels scratching the pavement.

Elena who was trapped in darkness lifts her head up her yes locking with those she resented with all her might, her gaze scarring? Elena quickly makes her way up glaring at William.

"Isn't it too late to act like you care?"

Elena breathes out with a slight smile lowering her head, her voice was stern and cold.

"I don't need your pity."

She added, making William feel a pang on his chest. He tries reassuring her.

"Elena don't be like this...you won't understand."

He mumbles his eyes pleading understanding but all he received was a cold shoulder. Elena chuckles looking up at him, his eyes widened...Elena had a lot of pain in those eyes.

"Understand what exactly? That you betrayed me...tsk and with who..."

Elena's eyes spat out rage and venom as her eyes narrowed to Liliane who was holding her ankle.

Elena smiles slightly, William's head lowered with remorse and shame as Elena looks at him again.

"If you have any sense of sympathy, never show your face before me again....even if you see me lets acts like we're strangers. And then maybe I'll forget the joke we once were..."

"Elena don't say such-"

William felt the floor beneath him crumbling, was he ready to accept this side of her? Her hating him? He wondered.

But Elena insists raising her voice ...leaving no room for discussion.

"Only then...will I realize I was the stupid one."

Elena mumbles bitterly disappearing into the crowd. Liliane yells at William for help but he was too consumed by Elena's words that it made his ears shade out Liliane's cries like they never existed.

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"One of the beautiful ladies down, they get married so quickly what a boomer!"

Damien expresses his dissatisfaction while playing the billiard. He uses the cue stick hitting the balls as they disperse to the table holes.

They had a secret base where they'll plan, make fun of people and discuss. Nikolai took the stick hitting on his palm with a sly grin on his lips.

"Whom do you mean?"

Nikolai knew Damien was always aware of everything possible and was more of a drama gist, he doesn't express interest in women except if it had a long scandal behind.

Damien whispers almost chuckling.

"Liliane Fletcher. And to whom? William Burg"

Nikolai was calm and indifferent as he positions himself to hit the balls, his eyes somewhat moved after hearing William's name.

"It's all over the news. Apparently he dumped the eldest daughter after she cheated on him and envied the mega star Liliane. Who would've thought such an innocent face was hidden a demon."

Damien breathes out pouring himself some alcohol.

"Elena Romano or fletcher if you'd like is nothing but a-"

"Romano?"

Nikolai tilts his head with a smile.

"Oh. Yes from what I heard her father died when she was still little and she got adopted by her uncle...how tragic."

"Perhaps that's not really what happened. Remember in which world we're living. Plus those where the only Romano's of the city."

Nikolai showed no interest till then, and now was standing up for a stranger? Damien thought.

"I'll get to decide for myself if she's innocent or not...Elena...how interesting."

Nikolai mumbles his smirk getting wilder. It's like that name just evoked something in him.

"Why though? Is she that interesting...wait don't tell me...."

Nikolai nods making Damien's eyes glitter. They both knew things were about to get even more interesting than ever.

"I'd like to see how that little girl has grown. Did she get ruined in the process? I wonder..."

Nikolai stood by the window his eyes capturing and thoughts flying towards a farer place.

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The next morning, Elena decides once and for all to confront her father. After the humiliation she had faced that day she couldn't permit them to ruin her image any further.

Now she was gonna act in order to leave this city for good.

Elena pulls out her phone calling her father immediately, his voice making her realize she had no choice nor voice.

‴Look who's calling...my dear Elena have you finally come to your senses? ‴

His voice shook her like a tempest. Elena swallows harshly her lips quivering, she- couldn't step back now.

‴You were right. Where and when should we meet? ‴

She mumbles her determination unwavering.

‴I'm glad you finally took in the offer. The paparazzi's weren't too harsh on you I hope.‴

Elena's blood froze up. How could he be so pretentious even in a situation like this? She wondered keeping away her phone after their call was ended.

She felt the air getting clearer as well, it only projected how evil he was. Elena was sure of one thing...she never wanted him as an enemy...or it'd be the end of her.

The darkness roared to its fullest...the light was nothing more than a facade covering the depth of its rotten core.

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