She's finally awake, Christian said as he pressed the button beside her bedside while her eyes adjusted to the lighting of the room. She tries sitting up and Christian holds his hand out to help her, don't touch me, she chocked glaring at him. The nurse comes in and asks her what she wanted. Water, my throat hurts, she answered. The nurse feeds her the water and this makes her better. Where is Diego she asked. He left, he replied. Ok, she said staring at the window with a blank expression. I'm going to get you something to eat, he told her. No need for that l'm not hungry, she said. But you haven't had anything to to eat, he said. Christian l already told you am not hungry, can you just leave me alone. After he left the room the came and explain to her to have hold on her emotions because it affects the health of her baby which she only nodded to. Doctor, when will I be discharged,she asked. Maybe in a few days time your body is quite weak. With the tension between Ella and Christian he didn't visit very often to help her balance her emotions. Finally the day arrived for her to be discharge. On her way home she noticed, they were taking another route which didn't lead to her home. Mom where are we going, this is not the way home, she pointed out. Actually you will be living with Christian and his family until you two get married, she replied. Wow and no one thought to consult me before taking this decision, mom are you so excited to get rid of me,she said with a flat expression on. Baby girl it's not like that, Mrs Cynthia explained. No need to worry mom am fine and l understand, she told. They reached their destination and the car entered the mansion of the Torralba the building was magnificent and as they walked in everyone was aww by the interior design which was blended in cream and black given a sense of welcome. You are welcome, Mrs Anna said. Please feel at home, Mr Nick added. This is my daughter Ella , Mrs Cynthia introduce. I'm Anna, my husband Nick our son Christian, Mrs Anna introduced. It's a pleasure meeting you, Cynthia said. I know the issue at hand is bad but this is the only way to handle the situation, l wish we are able to put the unpleasant things behind us and have a peaceful and cordial relationship between us, Anna said. There is nothing like peaceful in this relationship cause it started with battles, Ella commented. Dear l understand how you feel but it's for the best, Anna comforted. Don't tell me you understand how l feel cause you don't, were you forced to marry your husband , no, so don't tell me that, she remarked rudely. Ella that's no way to speak to her, its rude, her mom rebuked. Rude, mom it wasn't rude when their ill mannered son butted himself into my life and destroyed it right, she said. Baby girl ...… don't mom I'm fed up, she interrupted Cynthia. There is no need for formalities, let's just get straight to the point, she ended. Ok I will ask Mary to show you to your room for the time being until you get married , Anna told her. Can you tell me why am here again, Ella asked. Well cause I wanted to take of you personally, she answered. I wish I just have a miscarriage so that all this nonsense will end, she said under her breath not loud enough for anyone to hear. She was showed her room which was quote large and spacious. If only I wasn't here due to this circumstances I could have appreciated all this space, she thought aloud. Can I come in, she heard her mother asked. Of course mom, she replied. I will be leaving now but I will make sure to visit you regularly, okay baby, don't be too sad, she told and Ella only nodded. Try not to worry too much and don't stress yourself or let things get to you for the health of you and the baby, Cynthia advised. Mom can I ask you a question, she asked her mom. Of course, what is it, she replied. If l had told you earlier before Christian's mom did, will you still have done this, she questioned. Yes, I could have called his parents to discuss it and work out the solution with them, the only thing was they called first it could have still ended this way since this is what they came up with, she answered. Or maybe you are doing this because they are wealthy, Ella assumed. Ella, its not about the money, she tried correcting her. Really, I know they are wealthier than Diego's family but you should have accepted my decision to be with Diego, I could have been happy but no you didn't for reasons best known to you, she accused. Her mother turns her around and Ella is now facing her, Ella are you even listening to me, I didn't do this because of how wealthy the Torralba family is, but because it's the right to do, so stop assuming things, she elaborated. Mom you were leaving right, I think its time you do so now, she said making her mother turn around to leave after saying it will be okay if not now soon, making tears swell up in Ella's eyes.
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The following week Ella comes to school with Christian in the family car. She gets out of the car and goes into her classroom first stop. Immediately Jordan and Diego sees her, They start asking her questions, how are you, Diego asked, where have you been we went to the house but you weren't there, Jordan questioned ,why didn't they allow us to see you at the hospital, Diego continued. Can you guys calm down, I'm not a robot that can keep up with your speed , she told them we are sorry, it's just that we were so worried, Jordan apologised . It's OK , I understand, well I'm good now and I'm now at Christian's place since his mom wants me close and other let's lose their precious little thing that's why you didn't see me at home, I don't know why they didn't allow you guys to see me but I'll find out. They went into the class had their seats after assuring her to keep her marriage to Christian a secret since she didn't want anyone to know about it. Sometime it's was lunch break and Diego had asked Ella to wait for him. Meeting up with him he asked, babe how is it going at his place. I think you should stop calling me that now and they take good care of me can I complain, she answered. That's good, it's going to be hard but I'll try, Diego said. Sure thanks, she replied. Have you had something to eat, he questioned. No, she replied. ok then let's get something to eat he suggested. OK , she agreed. But dearie, promise me you will love this baby and not hate it, he pursued. I will try , Diego, she replied while the entered the cafeteria. Christian you know I'm very disappointed in you, Jordan told him as soon as she spotted him. I know that Jordan and I'm so sorry I did that but it's already been done I can't change the fact, he stated. You know I still can't believe you did that on your own, what are you drugged or drunk or something else please tell me, I want to know, she requested. I wasn't drugged or drunk ,Jordan, he replied. And what the fuck happened, what influenced you to it, she continued. Look I know it's hard to believe but I have been in love with Ella since I saw her and I didn't know how to tell her about it when Diego came in I knew I lost all my chances but had the party when Josh told me it was time to have her to myself, I couldn't think of any other way except what I did, he exclaimed. Ohh so you have been taken back advice from Josh, huh, she exclaimed. It's just.... No need to explain Christian Jordan said and walked away.