The day I killed my husband

ch.5

I feel something wet repetitively cross my face as I bolt up from the bed.
Pepper goes flying across the room and I immediately go to get her.
"Oh my baby! I'm so sorry!" Pepper continues to lick at my face, happy to see me.
I look around the room, momentarily forgetting I now live with Elias.
"Right, that is my new room." I stand with Pepper in my arms, cradling her as if she was an infant as I search out Dolly.
"Dolly? Where are you?" I hear her little yaps coming from the doggy play room beside me.
I enter it to see Dolly watching some squirrels run around on the TV as she has a small ball in her mouth.
"There you are, hi Dolls!" I put Pepper down and she runs to chase a mechanic mouse on the floor.
I hear the door opening behind me as Elias walks in.
"Good morning, Stella." I hear him say
"Morning" I respond
"I wanna talk to you, once your done with the dogs, come see me in the dining room, Kay?" He says as he lays his hand on my shoulder and I smile up at him "okay!".
He exits the room and I'm left to my thoughts.

*20 minutes later*

I exit the puppy playroom and close the door, locking it behind me as I make my way down to the dining room.
I enter the kitchen and pass through it to the dining room where I see a Elias sitting at the head of the table.
I sit on his right and as I wait for the food to finish being prepared.
"Elias.." I look over at him to see his full attention aim towards his phone.
After a few minutes of no response, I call him again.
"Elias..?" He huffs a reply, seemingly angry.
"Are you okay?" I ask, curiously
"Yes, Stella. I'm alright." He sighs, setting his phone done before looking at me.
After another few moments of silence from both of us, I speak up.
"Why are you suddenly being so nice"
I stare him straight in the eyes as I ask.
"I like you." He deadpans
My mouth opens before I quickly shut it once more.
'what in the ever loving hell? Didn't we only meet like a few days ago?' I think.
I stare at him with a blank expression on my face as an amused one crosses his.
"I-I- what?? But we literally just met?" I question
"You're weird. You don't want my money." His expression soon after that sentence turns accusatory.
"What, is there another man providing for you? I can do more than he can I'm sure." He proclaims dramatically.
"What??! There is no other man, but this is moving all too fast!" I quickly state, he seems to calm down but just a little.
"Too fast? But I'm rich! I can literally give you whatever you want-" I cut him off before he can continue
"I know. You've said that before." I say.
"It just..doesn't feel right? I mean, your alright! Your just going to fast.." I play with my hands as he stays quiet, eyes focused on me.
"Fine. Go out on a date with me, we can take it slow." He says
'he's not gonna take no for an answer and I can't sue him for harrassment because he can definitely get better lawyers than me.."
I sigh "fine. When." I question
"Tonight. 6pm." His smirk returns back to his face, victorious.
"Alright.." I mutter.

The maid walks in with the food 5 minutes after our conversation stops and we begin to eat in blissful silence.

* 1 hour later *

Afted breakfast, I returned back to my room where Pepper and Dolly are sleeping soundly on their beds.
"My little angels" I whisper, lovingly as I place a kiss on both their head, careful not to wake them.
A knock on my door distracts me as I get up to answer it.
I open the door to see Elias standing there.
"Get dressed, we are going shopping." He says, smiling.
"Huh? I don't have my wallet-"

"I'm paying. Hurry up" he then walks away without another word and leaves me on my own.

I stare at him as he re-enters his bedroom and I walk back to pepper and Dolly.
"What was that about" I mumble before heading to the closet.
I open it up and try to find something casual when all I can see are expensive brands, some of which I don't even know the names of.

After a few minutes of searching I find some jeans and a plain black top which I throw on. I put on some small black boots to finish the outfit and grab my bag before kissing Pepper and Dolly goodbye.

"Stella, Hurry up. The car is outside" I hear Elias yell from outside the door
"I'm coming, I'm coming" I mutter before exiting the room, locking it behind me.
I turn to Elias as he looks me up and down before walking away.
I follow him downstairs and out the door where a gorgeous black limousine sits infront the house.

*Hey guys! I just wanted to tell you to please not be a silent reader, i'd love some feedback and knowledge on what you guys think of Estella and Elias story so far and maybe what I could change.

Xoxo,your friend,  The Author ❤️*

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