Elina Thompson is a 22-year-old girl who lives in a dark neighborhood of Boston while doing two jobs. She works as a waitress during the day and as a bartender in the night. It's not like she doesn't have any family but none of her family members or should I say, adoptive family members want anything to do with her. So, she has to live alone and work as much as she can to survive. She is a very sweet and caring who can even help her enemy. But many people have taken advantage of her good qualities and that's why she doesn't believe anyone so easily. Emmett Rodriguez is the 26-year-old wealthiest business tycoon of Boston. He has everything in his palms but it doesn't mean he is an arrogant person. He knows how to respect others but at the same time, he doesn't forget to punish the ones who are guilty of crimes. He has another identity which is none other than the Alpha of the 'Dark Lunar Pack'. He hasn't found his mate yet but it doesn't mean he is not hopeful because he knows that Moon Goddess is not so cruel to not bless him with a mate. What will happen when Emmett finally meets his mate who is a human? Will Elina be able to accept the supernatural world? What will happen more secrets start to come in light?
Chapter 1 Life Goes On
Elina's POV:-
Life is never the same because it's impossible to keep up with the pace of life. So whenever anyone tries to control life by their own will, life gives them so many sorrows which is completely unexpected. So, it's better to accept reality instead of chasing the imagination which mostly not going to be true.
I always did what I thought would make everyone happy around me. I gave importance to the happiness of others that I forgot about my own happiness or wishes. But when I needed those persons, they showed me their backs. That's why now I live for myself as I understand that nobody cares for me.
I am Elina Thompson, a 22 year old girl who is trying to make ends to meet the needs of her life and to get rid of the memories of the past. Four years ago I didn't have any financial background because I wasn't allowed to work as it would have ruined my parents's reputation. But now I don't need to worry about others reputations as I have gotten two jobs which helps me to survive in the cruel world.
I work in a restaurant named Everliegh's Paradise which is a famous restaurant of Boston. It is not situated in a very crowded area but due to it's good food quality, we have a lot of customers throughout the day. So I don't have to worry about fewer tips. I work in the restaurant from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and I directly go to my other workplace which is only 10 minutes of walk from the restaurant. I work as a bartender in the nightclub named Rosemary from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Currently, I am putting on my work clothes in the locker room of the restaurant. Thankfully, it's consists of black jeans and a white t-shirt with the restaurant's name printed on it. Usually, many restaurants have small skirts for waitress to wear as work clothes but I am glad this is not the case here. Because I hate showing off my skin as it mare with scares of numerous old bruises which I have received from none ther othan my so-called family.
"Elina, a girl is asking about you. Can you please go and meet her?" Claire, the new waitress asks coming into the locker room. I look up before nodding my head in response.
"Okay, I am going. Till then please tell the chef to prepare Mrs. Smith's order because she will be here at 3 PM to pick up her order." I reply while wrapping a apron on the front of my body before going out of the locker room to meet the girl who is waiting for me. Upon reaching outside I smile seeing the beautiful olive-skinned girl who has become a good friend of mine over the few months she has been coming here.
"Welcome back Delilah." I let out while she squeals loudly getting the attention of the customers.
"Elina, you can't believe what happened." Delilah says with excitement clear in her face.
"Yes, I can't believe because you haven't told me yet." I reply smiling at the silly girl.
"Oops, sorry. I forgot to tell you in my excitement. But here look." She answers before showing me her left hand's ring finger where a pretty big Diamond ring is situated making me gasp. I look at her for confirmation to know if what I am thinking is correct or not. But when she nods her in response I squeal in happiness before pulling her into a tight hug.
"Finally your dream has come true. I am just so happy for you girl." I tell her after pulling away from the hug.
"I still can't believe that Owen has asked me to marry him. But then I look at the ring on my finger and boom I realize that it's the truth." She replies with a big smile on her face.
"You just sit here and let me get you your favorite dessert." I tell her before going inside the kitchen to get the dessert for my friend. She has become a regular customer so the staffs know her pretty well.
Soon, I put the freshly made raspberry lemon mascarpone parfait in front of her on the table and her eyes lip up like a child. She quickly eats a spoonful of the creamy dessert before closing her eyes while a satisfying look covers her face.
"Damn girl, no one can make this as delicious as the chef of this place." She says while pointing at the parfait making me smile.
"Thank you for the compliment. Nevertheless sorry to tell you that I won't be able to chat with you for longer as I have to start serving other customers." I let out with a sigh.
"It's okay, I understand that you need to work hard, and believe me, I am not going to be angry with you for not spending much time with me. By the way, there is another reason for me to coming here." She replies while pulling out an envelope from her purse.
"This is the invitation for my engagement party and I am not going to take any no from you. You are going to come and that's final." She says making me gulp in anticipation. It's been a long time since I have attended any party or gathering so I don't know if I can go to the engagement party.
"Don't worry, I will be there and also you can bring anyone with you as your date." She suggests in which I shake my head as I don't have anyone to take with me.
"I can't promise that I will come but I will try my best to be there for you." I reply with a smile.
"Okay, I am not going to force you if you don't want to come. But I will feel better if you show up on my special day." She lets out making me sigh in relief.
We talk till she completes eating the dessert and then she orders a Chocolate meringue layer cake as it's Owen, her fiance's favorite cake to eat. After paying for the order she leaves the bakery while promising to come back soon. I look at the retreating figure of her and smile remembering the day when she first arrived here with tears streaming down her face.
Flashback
I was wiping one of the tables when I heard the opening of the door indicating someone had entered the restaurant. So I went out to welcome the customer but got confused when I noticed that a girl who looked like a model crying very loudly. I panicked not knowing what's wrong with the girl and went near her.
"Excuse me miss. But may I know why are you crying so much?" I asked making the girl looked at me with a sorrowful look.
"I a-m so-rr-y for cr-yi-ng." She replied while hiccuping.
I gave her a glass of water which she drank very fast. I then sat down across from her and rubbed her hand gently trying to ease her mind.
"I have always wanted to get married to my boyfriend but he is not proposing to me. Today, when I went to his office to surprise him on our anniversary I found a half-naked girl sitting on his desk. He tried to explain but I didn't listen to him and ran away from there. I didn't want to go to my brother because he would have surely killed my boyfriend for hurting me and that's why I came here to eat cold coffee to calm myself down. But I can not get the horrible image out of my mind and that's what making me cry so badly." She explained while a fresh batch of tears started to flow from her eyes. I wiped her tears with my palms before asking John, one of the waiter to bring a cold coffee for the weeping girl.
"Here first drink it and then you can talk to me more." I let out giving the cold coffee to the girl who nodded her head in response before taking little sips from of the coffee.
"It's easy to believe the things we see through our eyes but not everything we see is bound to be true. I don't know if your boyfriend has cheated on you or not. But I think you should at least let him explain the situation from his point of view." I told her.
"I think you're correct. I shouldn't have jumped to any conclusion without talking to him. I will go and talk to him right now." She replied and stood up from her place. She gave me some money for the coffee but I shook my head and told her that the coffee was on me.
"Oh by the way, I am Delilah Rodriguez." The girl introduced herself.
"It's nice to meet you, I am Elina Thompson." I replied with a smile.
End of flashback
It's been more than six months since that day and over the months Delilah and I have become good friends. Although she is three years older than me, it doesn't make any dent in our friendship. She is more like a big sister to me and I feel like I can share anything with her. However, I am still not sure if I want to share about my life and problems with her because I have been stabbed in the back by a lot of people who claim to be my friend.