Flames From The Past

Chapter4

LENA’S POV

I woke up the next morning with a terrible hangover and the first thing I noticed was my head banging. My eyes were still closed, but I was awake. I tried to make sense of where I was; I knew I wasn't in my hotel room because the bed there was as hard as a rock, and most times I woke up with body pains, but I couldn't complain because that was the only space my money could afford.

I was lying still and enjoying the warm and soft texture of the bed; it was so comfortable that I could sleep there all day. I opened my eyes gradually and saw that the sun was out in its full glory. My eyes were still trying to adjust to the brightness of the day, and when I could finally see clearly, I saw a man lying beside me with a charming smile, but I got scared and jumped out of bed. I went to the table and picked up the bottle I found there for self-defense.

“Who are you? How did you get in here? What am I doing here?

Alex was terrified too; it wasn't the reaction he was expecting.

“Calm down, Lee.

“Who the f**k is Lee?

No one ever called me Lee, but I gave myself that name because I was tipsy, and even though it sounded cute, I still didn't remember anything from the previous night. Alex was trying to move closer to me, but I pointed the bottle in his direction.

“I will smash it on your head if you move any further. Who the hell are you?

“You were at the bar last night, and you had too much to drink. You spilled your drink on my shirt, and you passed out. There was no way I was going to leave you in the bar alone, so I brought you to my house.

I was starting to remember all the events of the previous night; they came back, but I couldn't remember them fully. I looked at my body and saw that I was wearing a masculine shirt without anything under it, and I freaked out.

“Omg!!! Did we………

“No, we didn't. I had to change your clothes and shower you because you puked all over your body. I would have asked my cook to do it, but it was already midnight by the time we got back, and you kissed me.

I felt embarrassed at this point. I dropped the whisky bottle I was holding, and I was calm this time, but I couldn't ignore the banging headache, so I held my head with both arms.

“Come, sit; I will get you green tea for your headache.

Alex was the true definition of a perfect gentleman. After lunch that day, I was about to leave, but he didn't let me. He wanted me to stay and travel with him for a short business trip, but I declined, and I saw the sadness on his face.

“I saw the bruises on your left eye even though you were trying to hide them last night and it is evident that you just got out of an abusive relationship or marriage but I promise not to hurt you; I will take care of you and treat you right.

“But you do not even know me; you only met me last night.

“I don't need eternity to know you; our souls connected when you kissed me last night. I have never felt this connection before, and I would be stupid to let you go.

“I am pregnant, Alex; I just got out of an abusive marriage. You are a good guy; you didn't take advantage of me last night. Surely you would find a good woman without baggages like me.

“I don't care if you are pregnant or not.

“I’m sorry, I have to leave now.

I left Alex’s house before he could say another word. I knew he was rich because of the mansion he brought me to; his car park was filled with exotic cars, but I left his house, declining his offer to drop me off at my house. I couldn't bring myself to tell him that I was staying in such a low-class hotel. I got a cab after walking for a little while, and I was lost in my thoughts all through my trip to the hotel. Alex was too real to be true, and I refused to believe that the universe sent me such a gentleman after the events of the previous day.

I got to my hotel room and hated the place immediately. I was coming from a place of luxury to a hotel room where I could not walk barefoot because of how dirty and old the room was. I opened my bag to bring out my phone, and I saw a brown envelope. I paused for a little because I knew I had never had such a thing in my bag. I brought it out slowly and saw a sticky note attached to it.

“In case you change your mind, you can still reach me.

Alex left his phone number on the sticky note, and when I opened the envelope, I saw three bundles of a $100 bill. My mouth was wide open.

“What!!

I picked up my phone to check who Alex was on the internet because he seemed to be wealthy. I wanted to be sure he wasn't into drugs. His full name was on the sticky note; I opened Google and typed his name.

“Alexander Bruce.

The headlines that popped out were mind-blowing, and I couldn't believe that I was with the same person.

“The billionaire IT expert Alexander Bruce increased his net worth to $900 billion, beating the former record holder to be the second richest man in New York. He remains the hottest bachelor and most sought-after male in New York.

Was the universe pranking me? I couldn't believe what I saw; it was unreal. I touched my Tommy and smiled to myself.

“This is the end of our suffering.

I muttered to my unborn child; my voice was barely above a whisper.