Right then, she got a call and it was Theo calling, since it was an unknown number to her, she rejected the call and turned off her phone because she had recieved alot of calls from strangers threatening her and cussing her so she thought it was the same call again.
She felt cold since she was sitting on the floor, she got up and went to her wardrobe to get a sweater, she saw the fur coat Theo bought her the day they kissed.
Elle….I cant believe that with all this happening in my life right now am still thinking about that asshole, he could've atleast checked on me, just adding on my anger, fuck him!
But she still wore the fur coat and sat in her couch because she failed to get any sleep thinking alot.The next day, she fell asleep in the morning, in a few hours, she woke up and turned on her phone, the CEO had been calling, she showered quickly, dressed up and headed to the agency to meet him.
Elle….Morning sir, sorry, I turned off my phone.
CEO….Its understandable, anyways, I have some work for you.
Elle….For…real?
CEO….Yes, but your gonna have to do some simple surgeries on your face.
Elle….Uh…I dont follow.
CEO….This job isn't about modeling, I already told you you have no pending work at all.Someone called and they want you to be an actress in these short drama series.
Elle….Am…not an actress.
CEO….I know, you will learn and become one, you nolonger have any work here so thats all I have for you.But they need you to do some surgeries on your face, just like everyone does nowadays.
Elle….No…am not doing any of that…
She left his office and rushed to Dave's office, he was there and she told him everything.
Dave….What? He said that?
Elle….Please Dave, am a model and am not doing that acting gig or anything else.
Dave….Elle, i need you to calm down first, okay? Your not going to act in anything, let me handle this.
Elle….Dave…how did things to this?
Dave….Oh dear! Come here.
He went to her and opened his arms for her, she hugged him as he patted on her back gently.
Dave….Life is full of ups and downs, but as they say, after a storm, comes calm so let's be patient and just so you know, i got your back and I promise that it will be okay.
Coco knocked and went inside, she left with Elle.
Coco…. Oh, your still pretty even you cry, it breaks my heart, honestly.
Elle….I pity myself now.
Coco….I know that feeling, but it be fine someday.Am done with work today, lets go make you relax a bit.
Elle….I wanna…go home.
Coco….To do what? To sit alone and be depressed? Am not allowing that.We are going to an amusement park to eat some ice cream and may e ride those crazy rides there to puke.
Elle….Ew! But…i honestly wanna puke.
Coco….Hahaha, I knew it! Lets go.
They went to an amusement park and Elle cheered up a little, they sat down somewhere licking ice creams.
Coco….I really feel bad for you cause nothing can calm you down, its all a little escape from reality, sorry Elle.
Elle….Thanks Coco, your such a good friend.
Coco….Am gonna ask you something completely unrelated to all this, has Theo reached out yet? I mean, if he really cared, he wouldve showed you where he stands in this situation cause am sure his seen and heard everything.
Elle….No, i told you…he was just….maybe caught in a moment.
Coco….Ugh! I rooted for him but now he can fuck off, hot men are all players.
Elle….But, I recieve black roses everyday and I kinda wish they are from him cause they include these sweet words, but am sure its my ex probably.
Coco….Hold on…the black roses? Mm, thats so cute cause whoever sends them doesn't even know what they mean, but they mean we'll.What makes you think its from your ex? He might actually be him but when his just nervous to face you now.
Elle….Cause my ex sent me red roses the day shit went down.
Coco….Girl, are you dumb or what? Your ex sent you red roses and even his name on the note, the black ones are from someone else.
Elle….Maybe but its not Theo.
Coco….But deep down…you wish its him, right?
Elle….I dont…know…
Coco….Ofcourse you do.But do you want your ex back?
Elle….I dont know either.
Coco….Girl, dont even think about him, dont move backwards if his the one Pricka bragged about.
Right then, Elle's phone rung and it was Axel, he picked them up and dropped off Coco to her place then drove back to the law firm leaving Elle in the car.In a few minutes, he came back with a pretty black woman and they entered the car.
Axel….Elle, this is Iris and she is still an intern.
Elle….Nice to meet you.
Iris….You too Elle.
Axel….Am gonna take you home and I told her about your case so shes gonna discuss everything with you and get back to me tomorrow cause I still have things to do.
Elle….Ok…okay…
He took them to where Elle lives and after left.They went up to the penthouse and Elle gave her coffee, they sat down to talk.
Iris….So, first off, your case was approved and tomorrow morning, Mrs Pricka will recieve a written document from court alerting her about the day of her hearing and Axel will be your lawyer as I will be there in court too to assist him.Also, am so sorry that your going through this, it must be hard for you.
Elle….Thanks Iris, but I will be fine…I guess.Can I say something?
Iris….Anything please.
Elle….Its random…but your so pretty.
Iris….Hahaha, oh please! Thanks but you too.
Right then, Ruben knocked on her door, she opened for him and let him in, she introduced them.
Ruby….I was worried sick about you Elle, how are you holding up.
Elle….Just fine.
Ruben….I hope you win this case, people need to leave you alone cause they dont even know you, its really upsetting.
Elle….Thanks for worrying about me Ruby, I missed you too but I was busy with all this as you know.Sorry Iris, do you wanna eat anything?
Iris….No thanks, Axel has texted me, his outside waiting for me so I will see you tomorrow.
Elle….Sure, thanks alot Iris.
Iris went to meet Axel in his car who was waiting for her.He took her to his house and once they got inside, they started kissing right away.The two were dating for a month now but Axel hadn't told Elle since its the timing is not right, but they were so in love with eachother though were professional at work.
As for Elle, Ruben did all her house work and even ordered for food, they ate together and after Ruben left.In a few minutes, Elle heard a knock and it was the delivery guy with black roses again, she sat down in the couch quietly, after she went to her closet and took out the fur coat Theo bought for her the day he kissed her in the rain, she wore it and went to bed.
But just as she was still in thoughts, her phone rung and it was an unknown number, she hesitated to answer at first, but ended up answering it without saying a word.
Theo….Hi Elle.
She heard the voice she was very familiar with, a voice of a man who captured her heart in just a month of meeting him, a voice shes been replaying in her head hoping to hear again, she knew right away it was Theo, she froze and failed to utter any word.
She sat upright on her bed as millions of thoughts started flowing in her head.
Theo….Elle? Are you there?
She cleared her voice that even a tear dropped from her eyes, that was how eager she was to hear to from him.
Elle….Yeah…am…here.
Theo….Its Theo and sorry for not calling earlier.
Elle….I know its you….I still remember your voice.
Theo….Am glad.I called to check on how your doing.
Elle….Well…am just holding up….but…do you believe the rumors?
Theo….I dont! The way your are, your clearly not someone to fall for an old man.
Elle….Haha, you know me right.
Theo….Am sorry for calling late…but I was worried about you.
She went silent again feeling the butterflies dancing in her stomach, she was smiling and also on the verge of tearing up.
Theo….Elle?
Elle….Am here.
Theo….I should let you rest and just so you know, you have people who care about you, your not alone.Lets meet someday, its best if we talk face to face.
Elle….I…I agree.
Theo….Good night…Elle.
Elle….Good night too…Theo.
Theo ended the call and headed to the shower to bathe, he sat in the bathtub in deep thoughts all about Elle, he dived in all with his head and held his breathe, then he came back on top.
Theo….If only you knew the words I wanted to tell you, gosh your driving me crazy Elle yet I havent known you for so long.This feels like a magic trick on my heart, I must see you by all means this week.I dont even know what I will say, why am I like this?
He kept talking to himself for awhile before finishing to shower and headed to a club to meet his crew he went with in Paris.As for Elle, she was also fully awake and in thoughts about Theo.
Elle….So this is what it feels like to…miss someone? Just the simple words he said, felt heavy that i felt at peace and even forgot about my problems….so i needed to hear his voice….to feel seen? God, this is so confusing but….am happy.
She didnt bother sleeping at all the whole night.In the morning, she called Coco and told her about Theo calling her and she was happy for her.
Coco….Now we are back on track, I knew he'd come round.So, did you ask him about the black roses?
Elle….Oh those? I forgot to ask him…but now i think they might be from him, am really happy.
Coco….I feel you, sometimes we only want to hear someone's voice to feel better if you've been thinking about them.Cant wait for you guys to meet.
Elle….I hope he keeps his promise this time round.
Coco….Hope so too.And also, am rooting for you to win against this snake and expose her lies to clear your name.Sorry, I will be at work so I wont be there in court.
Elle….Its okay, atleast I know that I have your support.
Coco….Always.
Pricka recieved the court letter and the date was stated of the first hearing of the case.In two days, Iris, Axel and Elle had gone through the case and were good to go.Elle wore a maroon colored suit, a white top inside and and a matching trousers with her hair tied in a perfect ponytail.She arrived at the court house with Axel and Iris, the paparazzi were already there since she had been the hot topic for awhile now.
The first day went well.The next day, Elle wore a short white dress, long black heels and a long black coat.For five days they went to court, she appeared well dressed and classy, they won the case and Pricka was sentenced to eight months in prison.
But people stopped talking bad about Elle, instead, her outfits and Axel's suits became the talk of the Internet that they even appeared in a certain magazine from one of their looks heading to court.
Elle's fans doubled and the hate slowly died down in a week.Everyone was talking about her and Axel and even got labeled as the "STYLISH TWINS" with fan pages.
Dave….Oh my girl! On one will ever stand in your way and prosper, your so blessed.By the way, your cancelled contracts have been renewed, your call.
Elle….Nah, am not working with those brands ever again, they dropped me when things were bad now what? Tell them that now, i want double the contract money from last time, or no deal.
Dave….Hahaha, I love this for you and congrats, dont tell that you forgot that tomorrow is my wedding day?
Elle….Well, am fully aware and I already have my dress ready.
Dave….Good! You better not miss it, also, someone wants to see you.
Elle….Who?
Dave….You will see only if you come.
Elle….Am coming cause I mean, who doesn't wanna go to Miami? Congrats to you too.
Dave….Thanks Elle, am so glad that we're so back and much stronger.You got me stressed back then, now I can enjoy my wedding in my peace.