Seven

While lost in thought, the beeping of her phone drew her attention. ' Enjoy your new company and thank me later, Elisa Davis ' it was obvious Betty wanted to disgrace her which she has obviously succeeded, unfortunately.

She stared down at the few dollars she had in her bag and sighed. What was she going to do now? It seemed she would have to make the payment sooner or later. Running her gaze over the desert Betty ordered which was barely touched, Elisa mentally slapped herself, how come she didn't discover Betty's plan earlier?

Now how was she going to get that much money to pay for it? She grabbed her phone from her bag contemplating whether to call someone for help even though she wasn't sure on whom to call. If only Mis was around.

She thought of who to call and then bit on her lips nervously before dialing the familiar number on her phone.” Hello” the sound of her voice made her drop silent as she thought about it again where to ask. She had water to end the fall immediately since she wasn't the type to burden others with her problem.” Did cat get your tongue?” It seemed Amanda knew who she was." Ahh, mom, please can I borrow a few dollars? I promise I will pay as soon as I can" she pleaded, hoping she would help her this once. After all, she has given her all the money she earned from her movie roles without thinking twice." Don't call this number again, you shameless liar!" She yelled at once before cutting the call at her end. Amanda has always disliked Elisa and everything that has to do with her. Her good feelings towards her ended the moment Betty exited the operation room.

The money she earned for the family was nothing like charity because she thinks she deserves more after taking care of her all these years. Who knows where she might have ended up if not for the fact that she adopted her from that orphanage.

She dialed another number " You are no more part of the family so stay away from us" Peter Davis warned immediately he picked the call and hung up afterwards. Elisa was done for, Mia would have help if she was around.

Stranded, Elisa pushed her hair from her drained face as her tired eyes ran around the luxuries restaurant hopelessly. There was no way she would be able to eat those expensive desserts even if she managed to pay the bills because she has no appetite left to eat.

At that instant, a group of reporters gathered in front of the restaurant after receiving a call from an anonymous person regarding Elisa Davis' whereabouts.

The media have been looking for more information regarding Elisa Davis since she was said to be the mysterious fiance of Noah Ashton and if possible an exclusive interview. Most media houses were on the move for more information since the public was interested in that particular story. Their curiosity drove them to believe in whatever they wanted to and that was Elisa was the woman living the life of a thousand women as the woman of Noah Ashton, the man who was every woman's dream.

Whoever gave them the information the first time made them believe Noah was dating Elisa and his purpose was obvious but would he achieve that?

Elisa who was sitting restlessly inside hadn't noticed the commotion outside, her thoughts were far from near. She was obviously worried about the payment and how she was going to get that kind of money. If only she had an account of her own, things would have been easier. Her roles in the movies were not enough to earn her much money but she did earn something. Her beauty and natural talent made her acquire those roles without much effort.

She grabbed her phone from the table thinking her mother might surprise her but nothing.

‘ Elisa think of something’ she urged as she left her seat and walked into the washroom. Everything was already messed up.

Staring at herself in the mirror, she couldn't believe she was in such a situation. How could Betty do this to her?Her eyes turned red as she opened the water to wash her face.

Whatever tomorrow holds, she believed it would be different." Yeah" she whispered to herself as she stared back at her wet face in the mirror." It will be different" she murmured again before trapping water in her palm to wash her face again. " Tomorrow will not be the same," she said to herself.

She trusts in her hard work and believes in whatever fate that awaits her. At first she thought her dream to get on a bigger platform was impossible but now she was going to act in a lead role in a week. Life has not been fair to her but she wasn't going to give up. She might not have a family or anyone but she has herself.

Elisa decided to speak to the restaurant manager since she didn't have the money for the bills even though she knew it wouldn't be easy. She prayed he would listen to her and accept the little money she has.

As she stepped out of the washroom, she realiazed the number of reporters standing at the entrance of the restaurant trying to get in. She also saw a man in a blue suit talking to them at the entrance, she froze not knowing what that was about. It was easy to recognize them as reporters especially after her encounter with them and looking at their cameras. Something told her they were there because of her but how did they know she was stranded in the restaurant?

She was sure they wouldn't waste time to publish another nonsense about her.

Her eyes widened the minute the security man opened the door for them. And before she knew it, there were quite a number of reporters surrounding her. " Miss Davis, we heard you are here on a date with your fiance. Is that true?" one of them asked impatiently and Elisa parted her lips to say something, probably to deny their allegations but looking up at the restaurant manager who was watching from the corner and the money she was supposed to pay, she swallowed her words.

Elisa suddenly felt dizzy as her body couldn't take the stress anymore. Last night she couldn't wink and this morning she felt a bit unwell but she didn't pay attention to it since Betty chose to call earlier than necessary.

" Mis Davis, some are saying your relationship with Noah Ashton is nothing but a lie. Can you please say something to those people?"

" Can you show us proof of your relationship?" Maybe an engagement ring or some expensive jewelry. Anything that could scream Noah Ashton after all, he was the richest billionaire in garden city and the youngest tycoon in the country, not only that but also one of the world's billionaires.

The media seem to be interested in the lie that they refuse to see the truth. Or could it be that whoever gave them the information the first time was someone important?

Elisa trembled back for the second time but this time she fell right into someone's arms, she felt someone grab her arm gently as her back leaned against a warm body.

The place suddenly turned quiet, unexpectedly. The whole crew seemed to be looking right behind her and that made Elisa curious.

Her head stared down at her arm at the beautiful hand holding her. The beautiful yellow gold Rolls Royce watch around those wrist didn't skip her and that designer ring that looked like an ancient assert, something like family heritage.

Slowly, her face lifted up reaching his chest and the black suit that was covering it. Finally to his face!

His pink lips and his cold blue eyes looked familiar. The cold look on his face made her feel tangles and his scent was great and exclusive but she felt as if she had sensed it before.

" Mr Ashton, did you come here on a date with your fiance?" They were so convinced about the relationship between Noah and Elisa especially now that they have seen them together.

The manner in which Noah was holding Elisa proves everything right and to add fuel to it, they look good together as if they were made for each other.

" Why did you choose a simple girl out of the many girls who want to be with you?" The man was careful enough to not offend him. His words may seem a little bit rude but he wanted to say more than that. Elisa was just a high school graduate and a supporting actress , she was obviously unwealthy of him. She was nothing compared to the many successful women out there craving for his attention.

Noah's cold gaze moved up from hers. " We will like to leave," he said, his voice cold, calm and authoritative. The group of reporters immediately moved aside to create space for them. Elisa was still in a daze. She couldn't look away from him even if she wanted to.

He was beautiful and familiar but she couldn't recall where she had met him.

Noah noticed how her body was burning and to everyone's surprise he removed his black suit which cost more than a million dollars to cover her before guarding her out of the restaurant.

A few of the reporters managed to take pictures even though only his back was captured.