Chapter 10 Breaking Free . Elenas P.O.V. I currently feel like one of those female characters from one of the Golden Age movies . You know the ones where the woman finally realises her worth and that she deserves better , so she divorces her husband , packs her bags and leaves town for a better life somewhere new with the wind blowing through her hair , well , thats exactly how I feel right now , the only difference is that I dont have the wind blowing through my long , wavy hair but I do feel free for the first time in my entire life . After I left my lawyers office , I felt like Id had this huge weight lifted off my shoulders and I could finally do what I want , wear what I want , say what I want , feel how I want and the list goes on and on . Its like the lyrics from the Journey song Dont Stop Believing just a small town girl , living in a lonely world , she took the midnight train going anywhere . Ive been a very lonely woman who felt trapped in a life I thought I wanted but it turned out I didnt and now that Ive escaped from that hell , I cant help but feel free from the shackles my mom and Tristan had put on me so that they could abuse and control me . I also feel hope and excitement for my future and for a new life away from the toxic trio , two of whom were in that very building and embracing each other with huge smiles on their faces like they didnt have a care in the world . I didnt even know my sister was there until I heard her ratty , high pitched voice affectionately call Tristan baby as she launched herself on him like a cougar wanting to stake her claim on her younger lover after we had walked out of the elevator together . It honestly didnt surprise me that she was there because thats Brandy all over , she has to be the centre of everything , it doesnt matter if its her business or not . Despite Brandys sudden arrival , I wasnt gonna allow her , Tristan or anyone else for that matter to ruin my day or dampen my mood and spirit because I was determined to be happy today for me , myself and I because as Beyonce once said , thats all Ive got in the end but I cant say Ill be my own best friend because Brandon would kick my ass if I did . Anyway , I couldnt wait to get my new life started so I quickly headed back to the place which has been my home for the past few months and I changed my clothes from my formal pants suit to a long , dark grey Jack Daniels tank top , a pair of ripped denim jeans shorts , a pair of 1/7 +10 Points Chapter 10 Breaking Free . dark grey cowboy boots and a black , waist length leather jacket with the sleeves stopping at my elbows . I wasnt wearing much jewellery just a pair of white gold stud earrings , a white gold naval bar , a white gold nose ring , my cross necklace and name necklace , several bangles on my wrist which were a mixture of different sizes and styles as well as colours such as dark grey , light grey and black and finally , Im wearing a white gold skull ring with a pair of red eyes and the initials DK engraved on its forehead which was a gift from Brandon for my birthday several years ago . I always wondered what DK stood for and tried to find out from Brandon on several occasions but he wouldnt tell me so I just let it go in the end but now I believe it stands for Demon Kings which is the name of his MC . I also freshened up my make up adding a bit of badass to my look instead of looking like a prude wallflower in church and I released my naturally wavy hair from the loose French braid Id had it in allowing the beautiful waves to flow down my back . If my mom could see me now then shed probably have a heart attack or a stroke because shed always forbid me from wearing clothes like this and wearing my hair and make up a certain way that would make me look like a thug or a slut . Shed always say a woman should always look classy and sophisticated , Elena , like shes ready for a day at church , not a night walking the streets looking for a John whatever that means . I remember there was one Halloween a few years back , Tristan and I had gone to a Halloween party dressed up as Clay and Gemma Morrow from Sons of Anarchy , I had even had one of my oldest friends who is a beast at art draw Gemmas tattoos on my skin to make me look more like her and when we got to the party , the first person I saw was my mom and her face was a picture . She was dressed up as the virgin Mary of all f ***** g people but looked more like Satan himself as soon as she saw me and lets just say that s ** t hit the fan when she got me alone and we both argued with my mom thinking she was right and me knowing I was right . However , our argument came to an end when she told me I looked like trailer park trash who didnt wash and who opened their legs for every Tom , d ** k or Harry , to which I responded with well , youd know, mom which resulted in her slapping me across the face which hurt like a motherfucker but it was f ***** g worth it because she deserved for someone to finally clap back at her bullshit . God , shes such a b *** h . 2/7 Chapter 10 Breaking Free . After I had finished getting ready , I packed up my car and got back on the road heading towards my ranch in Summerset with the two prospects Brandon and uncle Rage had assigned to me as I made a strong promise to myself that if I was ever stupid enough to let another man into my heart again then Id make sure he got my daddy , my uncle and my big brothers approval first . Theres no way , Im having a repeat of what happened with Tristan , not in this lifetime +10 Point anyway . An angels smile is what you sell , you promised me heaven then put me through hell , chains of love got a hold on me , when passions a prison you cant break free , woah , youre a loaded gun , yeah , oh , theres nowhere to run , no one can save me , the damage is done , shot through the heart and youre to blame … I was brought out of my karaoke session when I heard my phone ringing and I couldnt help in annoyance and smile happily at the same time when I saw the name My Hero on but groan the s Youre killing my buzz here , Mr Donovan Im sorry to hear that , Ms Donovan Brandon says and I chuckle . It feels so good to finally have that name back , big brother I bet it does , so how do you feel , kiddo ? how does it feel to finally be rid of that horses ass ? Brandon asks me and I chuckle . It feels amazing , Brand … if Im being perfectly honest with you , I thought a part of me would feel hurt and sad to have divorced Tristan or Id feel ashamed and let down by myself because Im divorced at twenty five but surprisingly I dont feel anything like that if anything , I feel happy and relieved to be rid of him Thats not surprising , baby , youve been put through the wringer thanks to that bastard so its only natural for you to feel happy and relieved to finally be free of him , I kno w I am Are you ? I ask with a smile . Hell yeah , Im happier than a pig in s ** t to know that my little Ellie Bear has shifted all of the deadweight shes been carrying around for the past seven years Yeah and Ive handed it over to our sister 3/7 +10 Point Chapter 10 Breaking Free . I say while rolling my eyes and Brandon scoffs . Well , if Brandy is dumb enough to carry on seeing that prick knowing full well what his true nature is like then thats on her , to be honest with you kiddo , they both deserve each other Yeah , they do . Anyway kiddo , where are you now ? youre not still in Black Dawn are you ? Nope , in fact , Im officially in Summerset where my new life begins right now … no more Tristan Lockwood , no more abuse , no more being cheated on and certainly no more weak ass Elena Donovan who felt trapped and allowed people to walk all over her and treat her like a f ***** g Barbie doll to dress up and perfect how they want me to look and act , nope , Im leaving all of that bullshit behind in Black Dawn and Im re ady to live my life the way that I want , do you know why ? Why ? Brandon asks and I could practically hear the smirk in his voice . Because Its my life , its now or never I aint gonna live forever, I just want to live while Im alive , its my life , my heart is like the open highway like Frankie said I did it my way , I just want to live while Im alive , its my life sang the chorus of one of my favourite Bon Jovi songs and Brandon chuckled . Thats my girl … anyway , kiddo , dad and I are at your ranch with Rage, are you on your way here now ? Yep , why ? do you need anything ? Actually yeah , I was just wondering if you could stop by at the Devils Inn café and get some cream doughnuts for your favourite big brother , if you dont mind that is Brandon asks me and I once again roll my eyes while smiling because I just knew he was smiling cheekily as he spoke . Youre my only big brother , genius Yeah and Im your favourite He says and I chuckle . Ok fine , Ill get your chunky ass some doughnuts I say and he gasps . АП +10 Points Chapter 10 Breaking Free . Well , Id rather be chunky and funky instead of skinny and flimsy like your ex who could blow away with a quick gust of wind Brandon says and I burst out laughing . Youre mean , big brother … dont worry , Ill get you your doughnuts Thanks kiddo , anyway , Ive gotta go , Im taking my horse out for a ride Poor thing I muttered under my breath . I heard that Brandon says and I chuckle . Ill see you soon , Brand , I love you I love you too , kid , bye Brandon and I ended our phone call and I focused back on the road . Driving down the road , I felt this exhilarating feeling fill my body which I couldnt explain . At first , I thought it was because this place is where my new home is and I was just excited to be here but then I realised that this wasnt my first trip here , in fact , Ive been here dozens of times ever since I first purchased my land so that I could prepare it for when my divorce was finalised . Everything at my ranch is pretty much ready for me to move in and both my house and the ranch itself have been fixed up , decorated and set up so beautifully but Ive still got a few things that need fixing and sorting out which Im hoping will get fixed today with my favourite handymen being on site . Its always been my dream to own and run my own ranch and I always thought that I would live out this dream one day when I was older or at least old enough to retire and relax with my family but now my dream has been brought forward several decades earlier than planned which makes me feel very nervous but also extremely excited as well . Im nervous about running my ranch and being in charge and responsible for not only so many different animals but also my employees as well , yet I feel excited at the same time to get there and begin my new career after I was forced to give up my last one . Ive got a PhD in psychology which I worked really hard to get and after I had graduated , I only worked as a professional psychologist for maybe six months or so before Tristan pressured 5/7 Chapter 10 Breaking Free . +10 Point : and low key manipulated me into quitting my job because he wanted me to be a stay at home wife to him and eventually a mom to our kids which thankfully never happened . Dont get me wrong , I would love nothing more than to be a mom one day but Im so happy that I didnt have any children with Trsitan because a broken home is no place for a growing child to grow up healthily , especially when youve got the fathers lover who is also their auntie hanging around like flies around s ** t complicating things . I mean , how do you explain that kind of situation to a child ? Im sorry babies , we cant be with daddy and be a happy family anymore because daddy is now with your auntie and theyre one day gonna get married and have a baby who will be your cousin /sibling . No , thank you . Id rather have a clean break like I have done without hurting and traumatising innocent babies . I was so lost in my own thoughts about useless people that I almost missed the turn to the Devils Inn café which is around ten minutes away from where my ranch is . I turn right and drive into the car park of the café which has also got a hotel attached to it under the same name and its pretty much empty except for maybe half a dozen bikes and a couple of cars . Ive been here several times and its a decent little place with great food and the owners are really sweet but are total badasses as well . Its owned by twin sisters Estella and Maria Ramirez who had lost their husbands within several months of each other and were left a substantial amount of money by them so they opened up a hotel and café and paid homage to their late spouses by calling it the Devils Inn which is a little head nod to the MC they were apart of for decades . After parking my car and locking it up , I headed inside and greeted one of the twins who was kneading the hell out of some dough as I made my way over to the counter . Hola , Estella Oh , Hola beautiful , you seem happy today Estella greets me back as she smiles brightly at me . What are you talking about , Estella? Im always happy Yes but youve also been stressed as well but now you look different , youve got a certain glow about you … youre happier than you normally are 677 +10 Paint Chapter 10 Breaking Free . She says and I smile . Well , thats because I am , I finalised my divorce today and I couldnt be any happier than I am right now I say and her eyes light up . Oh , congratulations honey , Im so happy for you , I know how much youve been looking forward to this day Yeah because its all that Ive talked about whenever Ive come in here I say and we both chuckle . Thats true , anyway , what can I get you , sweetheart ? . Can I get four coffees to go , please , one black with no sugar , three with milk , one with no sugar and two sugars in the other two , oh and a dozen of your famous cream doughnuts as well , please Coming right up , doll Estella walked away to fix up my order and I leaned on the counter as I looked through my phone . I was angry and annoyed when I saw that I had dozens of missed calls and text messages from Tristan , Brandy and my mom , the latter of which seemed determined to speak with me but I wasnt so keen on speaking with her . PING !! , PING !! . My phone once again pinged and I groaned under my breath . Lord , give me strength . MizzLaura Hi , beautifuls , Gotta love a bit of Bon Jovi , his songs worked perfectly in this chapter . If you havent already please go and check out my other books on my profile . If you like this book or any of my other books please vote for them in the moon ticket contest . Love MizzLaura