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“I have to admit, I’m concerned,” my mother said, her voice sharp with worry.
“You really don’t have anything to worry about,” I replied, trying to keep my tone steady.
“Don’t take this the wrong way, sweetheart,” she pressed, but I’m afraid you haven’t shown the best judgment recently. Are you certain that Alexander isn’t just manipulating you into believing his lies?”
“Yes,” I confirmed it again calmly, but I could feel impatience rising inside of me.
I could tell they were worried about me trusting Alexander blindly, just as I trusted David.
Everything was different this time, but they couldn’t know that. I had experienced so much in my last life. And what was between Alexander and me was a solid contract, but not….love. There was no way for me to explain all of this to them.
“Darling,” my father began gently, “your mother and I love you, and we only want what’s best for you. We’re concerned that a relationship with a man who has a questionable history with women isn’t what’s best.”
“And with the media still so interested in your life,” my mother added, her voice tight, “jumping into this. it might not be the wisest choice. If David hadn’t dragged things out the way he did, maybe it would be different, but
“But what?” I interrupted. “I’m supposed to let David’s behavior keep controlling my life?”
“You know that’s not what we’re saying,” my father said firmly, but I could hear the tension building in his voice,
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“Then what are you saying?” I snapped, shocking all of us
“You don’t know him, Ella,” my mother shot back, her voice breaking slightly. “And with everything you could be making a mistake. What if Alexander is lying to you just like David did?”
Silence fell, thick and uncomfortable. I thought at first that I just couldn’t bear my parents worrying about me. But now I suddenly realized that my parents comparing Alexander to David was even harder for me to accept.
My father cleared his throat, but I refused to look at either of them, gripping the edge of my chair to keep from shaking. They didn’t know the truth. They couldn’t.
“I’ve thought it through,” I said firmly, my voice tight. “And I will find a way to prove that to you.
“Ella, I trust you can find your proof for us,” my father said his tone calm but commanding. “But I think we’re missing the most important factor here.”
My heart raced. “What’s that?” I asked, trying to keep the unease out of my voice.
“How do you really feel about Alexander?” His eyes locked on mine. “I know you were interested in him initially, but now that you’ve been seeing each other for a few weeks, how do you feel? Really.”
1 froze, my grip tightening on the armrest. The question rattled me. My emotions were tangled–there was the deal we had made, the stakes tied to his future, and my own growing feelings.
But what was I supposed to say? Could I even admit the truth to myself?
“I love him,” I whispered, the words feeling heavier than I expected. “I really do.”
My father’s expression softened. “If that’s the case, then you have our full support.”
My mother sighed, but it wasn’t with relief–it was resignation.
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I could feel my nerves relaxed after the “confession“.
“I’m sorry for losing my temper,” I said softly. “I’m just not explaining myself well. The truth is, that I believe some of the women coming forward have been coerced to do so. I believe that someone is behind this and it’s an attempt to ruin Alexander’s reputation.”
“That’s a serious accusation,” my mother said. “Are you sure about this?”
I nodded. I knew without a doubt that it was true, even if I didn’t have proof.
“If that’s the case, then you have our support,” she said, although she still sounded uncertain.
“Thank you,” I said, my voice thick with emotion. “I’ll deal with this, I promise you. I know I’ll be able to get to the bottom of what’s really going on.”
I had to. If Alexander and I failed–if our plan fell apart it wouldn’t just be my future at stake.
My parents‘ lives were on the
trust, had no idea how dange. The very people sitting here, trying to protect me from a man they didn’t fully
the situation truly was.
Alexander had agreed to this earnestly, but he had no idea of what was truly at stake. It was up to me to deal with David and make sure that he could never come to power. It was the only way to protect everyone I cared about.
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