Twisted Fate

“But we already talked about it, we are leaving soon” Ella replied, smiling. She smiled, but Alex saw her beauty become more radiant.

Alice and her grandmother Anna came to welcome Ella, the young madam of the Foster family.

The reception was warm. She was impressed, so much love and happiness that she was Alex’s wife.

Anna gave Ella a box containing different jewelleries. Ella was dazed and she refused to accept it.

She wasn’t Alex’s wife really, or better still, their marriage wasn’t real, it was faked, it’s a contract. She can best describe it as a scam.

“I am now your grandmother, Ella. I want you to take this as a gift of love from me to you..” Anna persuaded.

Her dreams had come true. She now had two of her grandchildren Married. Alice was married with a daughter and now, Alex is married too.

These two kids were the only ones she had left after the death of her son and daughter-in-law.

She sought nothing more than to see them happy. Though the wedding was a quiet one, she was happy it came to be.

She forced it into Ella’s hands, and she thanked Anna for her kind gesture. She soon joined Alex and his grandfather in the sitting room.

The guests had all left and the immediate family were left alone. Ella was held by Anna as they got back to the cell, where Alex and his grandfather were seated.

Alex was dazed when he saw how happy his grandmother was, especially the box of jewelleries she gave to Ella.

He remembered his mother had a similar box that contained the most expensive jewelleries at the time.

Grandma gave Ella that same kind of gift?

This definitely is not his mother’s box because Alice inherited it after their mother died.

But offering Ella such an expensive gift that is worth millions of dollars is what he doesn’t understand why.

They are not a real couple.

Ella glanced at Alex with her split vision and saw how cold his expression was. He definitely felt very uncomfortable with the present and hence didn’t say anything at the time.

As they made to leave, Edmundo Foster, gifted Ella a new car. She appreciated them and said she would remain ever grateful for the present.

Alex didn’t say anything but was walking ahead of Ella as they made their way back to the parking lot.

One of the servants accompanied them with the box of jewelleries. Alice and Jim were pleased with Alex’s choice of bride.

So also was his grandparents. The only person who looked unhappy but tried to cover it with pretence was Alex.

She waved them all goodbye as they drove off the Foster Castle. Ella can tell how cold the atmosphere had suddenly become.

“Don’t forget your place Ella Smith. This is a contract and you can never take the place of my mother” Alex snapped at her.

He couldn’t hide his irritation. So many gifts to someone he brought and introduced as his wife. This was too much and he couldn’t split the milk.

“Don’t worry, I didn’t forget it. As for these gifts, they would remain in your Mansion and then this damn contract is over, I will leave it behind.

So don’t feel upset and irritated. I don’t need them. I won’t touch them either…”Ella retorted and Alex was quiet.

Glad, she knows her place. If she doesn’t cross her limits, they would sail through That one year successfully.

When they arrived home, Ella walked briskly towards the mansion, leaving Alex behind.

Ms Cooker came to welcome them. The couple looked amazing together. They both are good looking and their good genes, when blended together create cute kids.

“Welcome ma’am” Ms Cooker welcomed Ella. She smiled but almost immediately, saw that the Madam’s face wasn’t looking good.

“Ms. Cooker, keep this box in your care, in a year’s time, I will ask for it” Ella declared.

At this time, Alex had walked in and heard what Ella said. Ms Cooker was feeling reluctant to accept it.

The boss alone is golden. She can imagine the worth of the items inside of it. This was too much for her to keep.

Why can’t the madam keep it to herself? She looked from Ella, whose hands were stretched out with the boss and back at Alex.

Alex looked expressionless. She cannot deduce what his opinion was with his looks.

But it appeared they are not looking the best couple on their first outing since they got married.

Seeing that Ms Cooker was feeling reluctant, she demanded “is it too much that I asked?”

Ms Cooker accepted it and Ella dashed off to the guest room where she was offered as her bedroom.

She got in, changed into another dress and soon came out. Alex was already gone to his bedroom when he heard the door open and someone went out.

She went to get a cab and less than 15minutes, Lisa arrived at Alex’s Mansion.

Ella arrived at the hospital and her mother appeared stable. The doctor said she would regain consciousness any moment soon.

That news sweetens Ella’s belly. Her mother would regain consciousness again. She would be able to live her normal life, and be sure of surviving with the single kidney she’s got.

Ella stayed again, all night with her mother.

Alex knew Ella had gone out but expected her to return that night. She can’t possibly just leave and not return for night rest.

If there’s anything he wants from her, it’s for her to play along and make everything appear real.

That the marriage is a contract should be known to them both alone. There shouldn’t be room for suspicion from a third party, especially now, that his grandfather had known her.

Next morning, Alex waited for Ella’s return. He must have to make things clear to her. This is a contract, and both parties must abide by its rules.

Ella stops the cab in front of the gate that leads to Alex’s Mansion. It’s past 9am already and Alex must have gone to the office.

She got in and pushed the door open. She was surprised when she met Alex seated in the sitting room, well dressed with a computer on his thigh.This content provided by N(o)velDrama].[Org.

When Alex walked in, she saw Alex raised his left hand to his eye level and looked at his time.

Without another word, he continued working on his computer. He seemed to ignore her as if she wasn’t noticed.

“Hello” Ella said, feeling a little uncomfortable. For Alex to be home at such a time and from the way he looked at his wristwatch, it implies he might be waiting for her.

“Where are you coming from?” He asked, ignoring her greetings. He still didn’t raise his head up but remained eyes fixed on his computer.

“The hospital” Ella replied, walking towards the direction of her room. She knew they might end up arguing if she remained standing before him.

“I hate it when someone walks out on me!” Alex thundered. His voice suddenly became husky and full of grievances.

Ella paused immediately.

“Who said you could walk out on me when I am talking?” This time, Alex’s facial expression had turned chilly.

“I thought you were done talking,” Ella replied, turning and glancing at him. She seemed not to be concerned about his looks.

“This is the last time you sleep outside this Mansion for the remaining duration of our marriage…” Alex commanded.

“I need to stay by my mother’s side”Ella snapped at him.

Alex snared at her. He looked at her with contempt and said the only option she had then, was for her to stay by her mother and in 24hours she must refund his money and the kidney her mother was transplanted with!

Alex’s words were like daggers piercing through Ella’s mind. She knew that was practically impossible and he knew where to hold her firmly.

“That’s impossible Alex!” Ella declared.

Alex? She called him by his first name. She’s never done that and it appeared he least expected her actions as well.

Alex just stared at her, his eyes suddenly becoming bloodshot.

“If she were your mother, would you let her stay all by herself in the hospital, would you?” Ella reprimanded him.

She didn’t care about what his eyes had suddenly looked like, she only cared about her mother most in this world.

Alex didn’t care if she called him by his first name. But she just poked a dagger to his healing heart.

He walked closer and stood before Ella. The latter can tell his anger and fury from his eyes.

The atmosphere became tense and cold. There was silence and Ella couldn’t look at his eyes. She turned to look elsewhere.

“If she were my mother, I would have appreciated it better than what happened..” Alex replied coldly.

His eyes were spitting fire and his countenance was scaring.

Ella was taken aback by Alex’s response.

“It should only exist between the both of us the kind of marriage we had. Why sleeping out?”Alex Foster demanded and Ella immediately understood what he meant.

“I’m sorry,” Ella said.

Just then, the door pushed open. Ella and Alex looked in the direction of the door and were surprised when the slim figure walked in.