Chapter Thirty-Two: Crash

Eliora's POV

"Jenny.." I couldn't continue.

Fear gripped me. Shame caught me. The betrayal feelings caught up with me.

"How could you?" Jennifer asked as tears took resident on her face, she couldn't hold it any longer thus she rushes out of the passage.

"Jenny" I tried to chase after her.

"I'll take care of this" Romans said holding my shoulder.

"How? I also need to explain to..." I started but he shushed me again.

"Leave it to me" Romans assured me, took his suit and leaves running into the passage.

I fall to the ground burying my head on my laps, tears started rushing out of my eyes uncontrollably.

"What have I done? What have I done? What did I do?" I muttered in disbelieve.

"What did I do?" I sniffled shaking my head in shame.

"Eliora? Eliora!" I heard my name from the staircase and instantly I cleaned the tears off my face holding a sad smile.

"Aiden" I called standing up.

"Sister Eliora. Where have you been?" Aiden asked anxiously.

"Searching for the champagne" I said slyly but then pause.

"The champagne..." I muttered trying to think of anything that seem suspicious.

"Aiden, where's mum and dad?" I asked anxiously.

"They are in our hotel room" Aiden said.

"Let's go" I said rushing out of the passage, Aiden followed.

My mum and dad were drinking some red wine and discussing when I barge into the room with Aiden.

I stared at them angrily like one who's going to explode any moment from now.

"Aiden honey, go check on our little guest" My mum said lovingly to Aiden.

"Sure mum" Aiden nodded and leaves the room.

"Start talking" I said in annoyance crossing my arms gallantly.

"What happened?" My dad asked staring at me clueless.

"You don't know?" I asked anxiously almost getting confused.

"Know what?" My mum asked anxiously.

"You both lured me to the store room!" I tried to remind them angrily.

"And where is the wine? You made Jennifer worried" My mum sighed.

"You didn't know Romans was in the fucking store room?" I asked anxiously insane.

"Stop using the f word" My dad queried but I ignored him.

"What was he doing there?" My mum asked anxiously, she look really clueless.

They weren't faking it which made me fall on the nearby seat roughly.

"Are you alright? What happened?" My dad ask, concerned.

"There's a big problem" I said with my hands over my head.

"What happened sweetheart?" My mum ask, worried.

"Jenny caught me... having sex with Romans" I spilled sadly.

"Shit!" My dad screamed.

"You're using the S word" My mum queried.

It wasn't the time to laugh but this couple were just crazily funny.

"How could you? They're planning to get married and you..." My dad stared at me in shock.

"I didn't want to do it but Romans..." I started but tears swallowed my voice.

I couldn't continue talking as I started crying like a big moron, my mum rushed over to me.

"Shii.. it's okay darling. It's not your fault" My mum tried to convince me.

"Whose fault is it? Mine?" My dad asked annoyingly.

"Stop it Ganes. Feelings can't be controlled no matter how strong you are" My mum said defensively.

"What do I do? Jennifer trusted me so much and I..." I cut off sadly shaking my head in disbelieve.

"Everything will be fine dear. Just give it time" My mum encouraged me lovingly.

"Are you sure?" I asked hopelessly.

I didn't know who to believe in and what to believe. I have messed up big time and I'm not asking for forgiveness because I deserve it.

My dad continue pacing around the room looking worried, I sighed and buried my head on my palm. My mum continued patting my back gently.

[Romans' POV]

"Jenny,"

"Jenny!"

"Jenny."

I kept on calling Jennifer but she didn't stop as she hurried into the garage. I also didn't stop.

I followed her until she opened the door to her car then I instantly grab her arm.

"Jenny" I called softly.

"Let me go" Jennifer struggled with me.

"Let me explain babe. Calm down" I said.

"Explain what? Will my eyes lie to me?" Jennifer asked annoyingly.

"No. Not so. It's my fault and not Eliora" I said sadly.

"Oh! You're still taking her side huh" Jennifer asked looking disappointed.

"I'm sorry. I'm truly sorry" I said apologetically.

"Why did you do that? Do you know what hurt me most?" Jennifer asked looking serious.

"No.." I nodded unsure.

"Is the fact that I have never kissed you or have sex with you but Eliora has!" Jennifer said vividly with tears falling from her eyes and I slowly leave her arm.

"What? You can't talk? You said you love me but your love ends without affection" Jennifer said sadly as hot tears begin to gather around her eyelids, it stream down her cheeks.

"Jenny... Please stop" I tried to stop her from crying.

Even if I have no feeling for her, I still feel bad seeing her cry especially when people passing by watch us.

"I want to kiss you now, can I kiss you?" Jennifer asked anxiously.

"What?" I asked nervously.

"We are dating. We will get married soon. Let me kiss you" Jennifer pulled me closer to herself, she struggled to kiss me but unintentionally I pushed her away.

"Stop this" I said annoyed.

"Why? Eliora can kiss you but I can't?" Jennifer asked in astonishment.

"Stop this Jenny. You know I never loved you in the first place, it was because of the shares you invested in my company that attracted me to you. I didn't really love you but your parents won't stop forcing us together... It isn't my fault that I had to play along but I'm tired" I said angrily.

"What do you mean? You loved me because of my wealth and the pressure from my family? Did you use me... Romans?" Her gaze begins to quiver in shock and anxiety.

"I didn't use you but your parents made me do it. Jennifer, I'm sorry but I don't love you and this whole marriage thing is over" I said annoyingly and turn to leave.

"What next? You dump me and head into another relationship with Eliora... Is that it? Do you even know what you want?" Jennifer asked with a mockery tone.

"I don't know what I want but one thing I know is that, I don't want to loose Eliora again" I said and left in anger.

"Romans! Romans! You can't do this to me! Romans!" I heard Jennifer screaming in pain and anger but I didn't turn, I walked straight searching for my car.

Eliora's POV

Since the wedding, everything went south.

Rebecca travelled to Canada with her husband, Romans left for Italy in the name of some business meetings, Jennifer keeps on avoiding me and my calls, I even tried visiting but she banged the door at me.

My life returned back to square one.

I sat on the armchair staring at the blank television. It's weekend and I wasn't feeling myself for the past few days.

I did wrong. I have sent voicemails to Jennifer but none had gotten any reply. I'm lost of ideas.

I ruined this friendship myself.

*Knock* *knock* *knock*

A hard bang comes from the door and I quickly checked it out but the lady pushed me into the living room.

It was Jane.

"Jane?" I called in astonishment.

"Thank goodness you know me" Jane rolled her eyes annoyingly.

"What are you doing here?" I asked anxiously.

"How do you feel ruining the relationship of the both?" Jane asked annoyingly and I remained silent.

"Do you think I or my parents will accept you as Romans' wife?" Jane asked in mockery synchronizing me from my toe to my head.

My lost courage came back.

"It wasn't my fault that your brother couldn't control his urge" I said curtly.

"His urge or your pester? Jennifer trusted you, she believed in you but what did you do? You stabbed her at the back by screwing with her man" Jane said angrily and I also felt bad for my action.

"I'm sorry. I didn't plan for such to happen. I betrayed her, I broke her trust, I'm a blatant liar, I accept is all but... If it's a crime to fall in love again, then I'm a criminal" I said through my sniffles.

"Again? Do you know my brother before this?" Jane asked cryptically.

Then, I started narrating the relationship I have shared with Romans before this. Jane couldn't believe her ears.

"Even at that, you hurt Jennifer. She's so mad right now, her parents are on my brother's neck and my parents are mad at my brother... The whole situation is a mess" Jane sighed.

"I.. I really am sorry" I said pitifully.

"How can I see Jennifer again? I want to talk to her... I want to see her" I asked impatiently.

"Jenny doesn't want to see you" Jane said bluntly.

"It's my fault" I sadly sit on the floor.

"Be lucky enough not to get fired, I mean Jenny is hell mad" Jane informed.

"Thank you" I let out a small smile.

"I'm not on your side, I don't like you. When I asked my brother about his past relationship the last time, he seem to have loved his Ex- girlfriend so much that was when I noticed he has no feelings for Jennifer" Jane pauses.

"It's no one's fault... Love can just be so insane, only the luckiest win" Jane winks.

"So what do you think I should do? Wait for Jennifer to sober up or...?" I asked nervously.

"Just be you and don't get into trouble. The media are hundred percent ready to hear any affairs of my brother so be highly careful" Jane said cautiously.

"I can't believe I'm asking advise from some university student" I said teasingly.

"It doesn't matter. No man is an island, we learn everyday" Jane smiled.

"Thank you Jane and I'm sorry for being a home wrecker" I said sadly.

"I just came to get justice for Jennifer but it seems justice isn't on her side. I'll just let you both settle things out" Jane said and stands from the armchair.

"We met on a wrong path but it was really a pleasure meeting you. Good luck on winning my brother's affection" Jane said confidently and leaves my room with smile on her face, I just watch in admiration.

"What a sister" I sighed.

I'm so sorry... Jenny.

Days crept into week and weeks into month yet no news from Jennifer or Romans, I became super worried.

Desmond for the first time since I started staying in his mother's estate invited me to drink coffee with him, due to my boredom filled days I accepted his offer.

I walked into The Red Flame Diner Coffee Shop, the shop was filled with patrons. I carefully stare around the corners in search of Desmond when I saw a hand on the air, waving.

It was Desmond.

I smiled and walk toward the table he was sitting and sat across him.

"What took you so long?" Desmond asked.

"This place is far from the estate" I said looking around.

"I guess" Desmond made a movement with his nose.

A funny movement though.

"What are we doing here?" I asked anxiously.

"Order first" Desmond said pushing the menu list toward me.

He has already ordered black coffee and some doughnuts for himself, as I sort through the list he quietly drinks his coffee from the small white mug.

"I need Latte coffee" I said.

"Sure?" Desmond asked.

"Yeah" I nod and the waitress immediately went to bring my order.

"How was your day?" Desmond asked slyly.

"Not as good as yours. You look hyperactive" I teased.

"Whatever" Desmond rolled his eyes fringing annoyance and I laughed slightly.

"Why did you call me out?" I asked anxiously as the waitress placed my coffee on the table, I smiled.

"I want to tell you something" Desmond said nervously.

While drinking my coffee, I observed that Desmond was helpless and anxious. I smirked dropping the coffee cup gently on the table.

"What is it?" I asked knowing fully well of what he wants to say.

"It's about my feelings... for.." Desmond stuttered and stops.

"Do you have feelings for me?" I tried to pull his leg.

"Of course not. I don't love you" Desmond rattles out.

"Then, who does Mr. Dessy love?" I asked sarcastically.

"It's your friend, Jennifer" Desmond said shyly with his eyes on the table avoiding my gaze, I smirked softly.

An almost forty years old man crushing on young Jennifer, he's handsome though but I can't help him since I'm not in good terms with her and I doubt if she will ever find him attractive.

"Ohh" I haven a sigh of relieve as if I just knew about his feelings for my friend when murmuring filled the coffee shop.

"Increase the volume miss" the patron beside me requested and Desmond's eyes and mine went to the television.

Romans and Jennifer were seen on the television talking, the underlined head line had:

BREAKING NEWS: CEO OF R- INDUSTRY, MR. ROMANS ROBIN ROBERT AND MISS JENNIFER ANISTON CALLS OFF THEIR ENGAGEMENT

"What's has come over Mr. Triple R again?"

"What's going on?"

"Their love affairs doesn't cease to amaze me".

Patrons mutters between themselves while I focus on the television.

"What happened between them?" Desmond asked anxiously.

"I just heard as you did" I said as if annoyed.

"Does this mean they are no longer in a relationship?" Desmond asked looking all happy.

"You seem very happy for their loss" I said skeptically.

"Of course I'm happy" Desmond said.

"Why? Do you think Jennifer has feelings for you?" I asked mockingly.

"I can start making moves" Desmond said happily.

"Gosh! Why did they end it?" I asked myself, sadly.

"Maybe they weren't meant for each other" Desmond chirps over.

"You are just being happy. Good luck" I sighed.

"You won't be needing my help then" I said.

"I'll need your help in the aspect of convincing her" Desmond said in a pleading tone.

"I'll think about that" I said boastfully.

"Can we go home now?" I asked fringing annoyance.

"Hold on, my driver is on his way here" Desmond said.

"Awww. You've gotten yourself a driver" I teased.

"Get lost" Desmond cursed.

My phone on the table beeps and I checked it immediately.

It was a message from Jennifer.

["Let's meet at the beach."]

I continue reading the message like a fool.

I have been waiting to hear from her and after hearing this bad news, she wants to see me?

Isn't she angry? I don't care, I have to meet her.

I hurriedly stand from the table.

"Where are you rushing off to?" Desmond asked in astonishment.

"Goodbye" I waved shortly and rushed out of the coffee shop.

I hailed the first taxi that stopped at the coffee shop entrance.

What does she want to tell me and what am I expecting to hear from her? Is it some bad news or good news? Anything it is, I'm ready to face it. I don't want to lose her neither do I want to... Let go of him, again.