You Are The Only One

Chapter 2

Elliot Sandberg’s POV:

Flashback

*A few days after the graduation*

“Elliot? Elliot!? What the f**k man!! How much have you been drinking?” I heard Chase’s voice coming from the living room.

“Not enough,” I answered softly, feeling frustrated and angry, because I was not able to make this pain go away. I was lost deep in my thoughts when I felt Chase snatch away the bottle from my hand.

“Elliot, drinking will not make what you feel go away. You need to understand that.” Chase said to me as he took the bottle from my hand. His words just frustrated me even more.

“THEN WHAT WILL MAKE IT GO AWAY!!!” I screamed at Chase. He seemed annoyed with the way I spoke to him.

“Elliot, you are not the only one who has lost the girl you love. Even I have lost the girl I love, I have lost Clianta. And the worst part is, I have not done anything wrong. I am also in pain!! I know what you are going through!! But do you see me drinking to oblivion!? NO!! So, get your ass into the shower, take a bath!! I will order us some Chinese food,” Chase said to me, and dragged me towards the bathroom. I could not argue against what he said. He was right. He, too, has lost the one he loves, just like I have, and it is not fair on him to babysit me.

He has to go through all this all because of me. He is right, he lost his love even though he has not done anything wrong. The only thing he did wrong was to stand by my side, when he could have just abandoned me. But he did not abandon me. He knew he would lose the love of his life, yet he chose to stay by my side. I am lucky to have him as my friend. I should be grateful to him, not whine around and make things difficult for him.

With these things going on in my mind, I went to the bathroom and had a shower. After I took a shower, I felt a little fresh. I dressed up in my sweats and a t shirt and walked out of my room. When I was out of my room, I saw Chase bringing the Chinese food that he had ordered.

“Great. The food is here, come, let’s eat.” Chase said to me. I nodded at him and went to the kitchen to get the dishes, then we both sat down to eat.

“So, have you thought about what you are going to do?” Chase asked me in a soft tone as he ate his Chinese noodles. I just sighed thinking about what I had to do next.

“I… I don’t know. I have tried to speak to her so many times, tried to explain to her why I had done what I did. But she just did not want to talk to me. Who can blame her. I would not talk to me after what I have said to her. I just wished I could get another chance with her, just one more chance to do the right thing!!!” I said to Chase as I finished eating my food.

“You had told me that you would be talking to her again on the graduation day. What happened about that?” Chase asked me. Remembering the graduation day, I felt disappointed. After our last day at the university, I had tried to speak to Olisha. I had gone to her apartment, but there was no one at the apartment. Her neighbors told me that they had moved out. I tried to ask where they had moved to, but the neighbors did not know where Olisha had moved to. I was disappointed, but I did not give up. I even hired a private detective to find her, but even he is finding it difficult. Other than that, my only option was to meet her at the graduation ceremony, but she did not attend the ceremony. I tried speaking to her friends, but they just avoided me like a plague. Now, I am just hoping that the private investigator that I have hired will be able to fine my angel.

“I could not talk to her. She was not there at the graduation ceremony. And the private investigator that I have hired has not yet found her. I just hope he finds something or anything soon,” I said to Chase, praying to god that I would find something about my angel. Chase just patted my back, and we stayed silent for a few minutes, eating in silence. This silence was soon broken by Chase, who asked me another question.

“So… What are you going to do about Romola?” Chase asked me carefully. He knows how angry I get when she is mentioned. I have not met her since the graduation day, which was two months ago.

“The only reason I have still not ended this stupid relationship with her is to keep my angel safe. Once I get any news about my angel and know that she is safe from my dad, I will break up with Romola. I don’t care what my dad does after that. I will protect Olisha from him.” I said to Chase. He just nodded his head, and it seemed like he was thinking about something.

“Elliot, I think you should not break up with Romola for a few more months,” Chase said to me, which shocked me.

How can he suggest something so absurd!?

“What!? Are you out of your mind? Why would you suggest that!?” I asked Chase, as I turned towards him.

“Listen, I know this is absurd. But you need to do this. Right now, your dad is silent just because you are still in this relationship with Romola. If you break up with her, he will use other things against you. Like your company. He can sell the company before you can get your share. Once you get your part of the shares, he will not be able to sell the company unless you agree. You will turn 21 in a few months, and if you break up with Romola, your dad could make things difficult. So, just stay with Romola for a few more months, till you get your inheritance. After that you can break up with her, and your dad will not be able to do anything.” Chase explained to me, making me realise that he was right. If I break up with Romola right now, dad will surely use the company to blackmail me, just like he did with Olisha. I already lost the love of my life because of his blackmail; I can not lose this company.

I just have to tolerate being with Romola for 5 more months.

*Flashback ends*

On my 21st birthday I received half of the family wealth, and 30% of the company’s shares which dad owns. Right now, dad owns 30% of the company shares, just like me. We are both the majority shareholder and if any changes are to be made, we both need to agree on that, unless one of us has the majority vote from the other shareholders.

Even though dad and I both own equal shares, dad is the chairman of the company, while I am just the CEO. I had taken over as the CEO 3 years ago, when I was 25 years old. There were some conflicts among the board, in regards of me becoming the CEO while my dad is the chairman of the company. Most of the shareholders were worried about there being conflicts of interests between my dad and me. But soon, I think all of them realised that we don’t have a traditional father son relationship and seemed to have no problem after that. I can just say that the board and the shareholders like me as their CEO and will probably have no problem when I become the chairman of the company.

And if you are wondering what has happened between Romola and me. I have broken up with her soon after I got my inheritance and assured my position in the company. I was single when I became the CEO of my company, and have been single for the past 7 years. I just can not imagine being with someone other than Her.

I just miss her a lot!!