Aslan’s POVThe first thing he did when he woke up was to order flowers for his wife. He did his morning routine, worked out, shaved, got a massage, and then his friends arrived in his room. Elena had stayed at Elle’s place last night. He was already missing her. A night without her was a punishment.His friends got busy in helping him getting ready. The photographer recorded everything. Finally they made their way towards the cars. He was not just walking out of his house, but he was walking out of his old life to a new one, one he had never believed would be looking so appealing. He was walking towards the love of his life. In the arms of a goddess.He had never known that he will ever fall in love, let alone getting married. He shook his head. An age old memory visited him and he kept her face aside. He was Elena’s and he will always belong to her, and she will belong to him. It was damn sure.Elena’s POVShe was woken up by the giggling of girls. When she woke up rubbing her eyes, t
Aslan’s POVAslan couldn’t stop beaming as he stood there at the altar. He looked at his mother, she was so happy. Alicia was showing all of her teeth, smiling so much, Joanna’s kids were looking so beautiful dressed for their uncle’s marriage. Aslan adjusted his bow for the hundredth time. He knew he will be no match to Elena’s beauty, but he wanted to look good for her.Slowly the music started and one by one the bridesmaids started pouring in. Bella came next as she was the maid of honor. Then the flower girl came followed by the ring bearer. He was waiting for Elena, the music went on but she didn’t come. His heart was beating fast now. God, where is she? Is she alright? What’s going on?Breathing was getting difficult. Ian came running inside and informed that Elena had not arrived. His men started figuring out what was going on. Her destined driver was not picking the phone. Aslan was growing restless. The murmur of the crowd turned into chattering. He was about to leave the al
PrologueElena is married. She lives with her husband John. He was a factory worker and used to be a sweet guy. She had met him four years ago at a friend’s birthday. They clicked and got married the next year. But for the last two years, things changed. John lost his job but acquired a bad temper. Elena took it upon herself to run the household. She worked as a Primary school teacher and in the evening, she used to work in a supermarket as a part-time cashier.Elena was worried to death over John’s habit of drinking, betting and playing poker. Last time, when he had been in trouble, she had given up all the money she was saving for a new washing machine. Her continuous poking to find a job has resulted into nothing but a few slaps, so she stopped complaining. It was just a phase; they will pass it. That’s what she was hoping. But deep down she knew she was losing him. I can keep us on track, was her mantra. But would she succeed?Aslan had everything he wanted. He owned the largest pu
AslanHis breath hitched and his eyes dilated as he saw the innocent lamb in front of him. He was in his car, going for golfing with his friends. He smiled as he saw her clearly. She was helping kids to cross the road. A kid wanted to say something and she bent down to hear. Perfect ass, he thought. She walked a little but turned to look at other kids and it pushed her breasts against the top. Neither busty, nor slim, just perfect boobs, another box checked in his mind. She had a large bun on her head. So long hair, nice when he will wrap them around his hand, and…… A smile grazed his lips. He saw as she smiled and sun shined in a corner of his heart which was dark for years. He was so turned on by looking at her smile. Her lips were a perfect pink. He growled as the pants became too tight. He never used to waste time on details like a smile but she was different. His mouth went dry, his eyes went hazy, and his mind started conjuring up filthy images of him and her. His only thought at
ElenaShe was tired as hell. When she got home, she saw John, her husband in his usual position on the battered sofa which was losing its bump due to John’s 24 hour sitting. She dropped her keys. “You are late.” He complained.“I know. Julie was unwell.” She walked to the small kitchen. The sink was full of utensils. He must have made something in the afternoon.“I am hungry.” His voice burnt her like acid. “You could cook.” She retorted.“Then what would you do.” This remark made her come out of the kitchen where he was eating something from a pack but hid it as she approached.“What would I do? Seriously? I work 16 hours, John. The least you can do is to keep the house clean, wash your dishes and make us dinner. But no, all you have to do is taunt me. Here, you are eating something, hiding it from me and telling me what would I do when you do nothing. It’s disgusting.” He was just listening to her but then a slap came and she held her face as she fell down on the floor. He had slapp
Author's POVElena was late for home. Again. She was running towards home as she didn’t want any drama tonight, but she felt something was wrong. The lights were off. She turned on the torch on her phone and searched for keys in her bag.“John?” She called his name but there was no answer. Shit. She had given him money to pay the power bill as today was last date of their extension period. She screamed in frustration. But where is he? Oh no. He must have gone back to his poker. No, no, no, he will lose all the money. She opened the door and when she didn’t find him, she went to her room and searched for the envelope of money. It wasn’t there.She called John's friend, Dan and cursed under her breath as she did so. This man was the real culprit who had made her John addicted to gambling.He picked up on tenth ring. “Dan, where is John?” She spoke without any pleasantries. She so hated this man.“He is playing.”“I said where he is?”“We are at Kings Casino.” What is he doing there? It
Author's POV“Sign it.” She knew they were divorce papers. Aslan was sure she will throw tantrums.“I will not.” She refused, without wasting a second.“I am not asking.” Aslan gritted.“And I am not signing. I don’t want to and I won’t.”He was getting impatient now. He grabbed her jaw and turned it to face him. “Do I look like I care what you want? But I know that you won’t like it if I throw your drunk husband off this building. Oops, ex-husband. See, it didn’t take him a minute to sign and divorce you. Why are you giving me a hard time? Sign now. And before you open your pretty mouth, remember, his life is only as long as your consent. The sooner you sign, the sooner I will let him go. And we can go home.”Her eyes wandered to John who had passed out after drinking so much. Her heart was broken. Her husband, her own husband had traded her off on a poker table like she was his cheap watch or just another property. What could she expect from this stranger who was looking too proud t
Author's POVElena didn’t know what to do. She saw as he poured himself a drink.He knew she was looking at him, so he teased. “You want something?”“I would like water, please.” Her voice was shaking.Aslan didn’t like it. Why is she so scared?“I am not your servant. Get one from the fridge behind the bar.” He took a seat on the large sofa and saw as she disappeared to get the bottle.Elena saw the bottles of alcohol. She had never heard their names. They must be expensive, she thought. She found the fridge and grabbed a bottle. She took a sip and placed the bottle back on the counter. Her stomach was in knots. As she came out, he ordered. “Give me your phone.”“Why?”“You ask far too many questions.” He didn’t like the expression on her face.“Why shouldn’t I?” She knew she was treading shallow waters.“Elena, give me your phone.” This time, his eyes had only one emotion, and that was anger. He can do anything to you, Elena. Listen to him. She said to herself and gave her phone to