Revenge Of The Rejected Son-in-law

10. Homeless Beggar

Chapter Ten

“Selena, the truth is I don’t have a house for the mean time ” Elijah whispered, his voice filled with shame.

“Are you trying to tell me that you’re homeless?” Selena asked and Elijah winced in pain before turning his head to look outside the window.

“Don’t worry, I just need a place for tonight. I will go out and get a job tonight then find a place for us to stay “ said Elijah feeling so ashamed that he is so poor that he can’t even provide a roof for him and his newly wedded wife.

“Oh my freaking goodness! You don’t even have a job ?! Are you a fucking cave man?! I have never met anyone this poor in my life!” Shouted Selena out of shock

“Can we please not talk about this , I am covered in bruises “ Elijah said wanting to desperately change the subject of discussion.

“And to make matters worse , you’re on the bad side of Godfather Roberto. Only God knows what kinds of crimes you committed or what you did to him to make him lock you up and beat you up in a party where every gossiper in town attended …I regret marrying someone like you , you’re only going to ruin my life!” Selena said before she started crying as the driver drove them to the Clinton’s Residential Estate.

Elijah was quiet all throughout the journey, he couldn’t even console his heartbroken wife till they finally reached the Clinton’s Estate which is in the government reserved area meant for the extremely rich and influential family.

The Clinton’s are even way richer than the William’s family because they have both political and business power.

Elijah stood on the sidewalk, gazing up at the magnificent estate that belonged to his in-laws. The grandeur of the place took his breath away.

The house stood tall, its impressive facade adorned with intricate architectural details and sprawling gardens that seemed to stretch endlessly into the distance.

As he took in the sight, a feeling of awe washed over him. The estate exuded an aura of opulence, a testament to the wealth and success of his wife's family.

The mansion's walls were made of elegant stone, expertly crafted to create a sense of timelessness. It stood as a testament to generations of prosperity and refinement.

The front entrance, framed by towering pillars, beckoned Elijah to explore the wonders that lay beyond. He imagined the marble floors that awaited him, gleaming under the soft glow of crystal chandeliers.

The thought of wandering through the vast halls filled him with excitement, as if stepping into a world of elegance and sophistication.

Elijah's eyes were drawn to the perfectly manicured gardens that surrounded the house.

Vibrant flowers, meticulously arranged, added bursts of color against the lush greenery. The scent of blooming roses and the melody of birdsong filled the air, creating an atmosphere of tranquility and beauty.

Beyond the gardens, a glistening pool shimmered under the warm sunlight.

The water sparkled invitingly, tempting Elijah to dive in and immerse himself in its refreshing embrace. He imagined spending lazy afternoons lounging by the poolside, basking in the luxurious surroundings.

The young man's admiration extended to the architecture of the estate. The windows, tall and expansive, allowed ample natural light to flood the interior, creating an airy and bright ambiance.

Balconies adorned with delicate wrought iron railings offered breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Elijah could almost picture himself standing there, surveying the vast expanse of green that stretched out before him.

As his eyes roamed over the grounds, he noticed a small gazebo nestled amidst the trees. Its elegant design and delicate lace-like patterns gave it an ethereal quality.

Elijah imagined himself and his wife enjoying intimate moments in that secluded spot, surrounded by the beauty of nature.

The estate was not just a physical manifestation of wealth; it was also a testament to the impeccable taste and attention to detail of his in-laws.

Every element seemed to have been carefully chosen and placed with utmost care. From the ornate iron gates that guarded the entrance to the meticulously maintained flowerbeds, everything exuded a sense of refinement and elegance.

Elijah marveled at the thought of his wife growing up in such a place, surrounded by beauty and luxury.

He couldn't help but feel a sense of pride in being part of this family, in being connected to this world of privilege and grandeur.

Lost in his thoughts, Elijah continued to stand there, his eyes fixed on the mesmerizing sight before him.

He knew that the estate held stories of love, laughter, and shared memories. It was more than just a house; it was a sanctuary, a place where his wife's family had created a haven of comfort and joy.

As the afternoon sun began its descent, casting a warm golden glow over the estate, Elijah finally tore his gaze away when Selena signaled him to follow her to her bedroom which is on the second floor.

“Sleep on the couch and don’t disturb me because I will not sleep with you on the same bed , I still don’t consider you as my husband because I don’t love you! This was a forced marriage !“ Selena said, gritting her teeth before stretching her slender hands to give Elijah a blanket and a fancy pink box.

“What is this ?” Elijah asked and she rolled her eyes at him.

“It’s a fancy first aid kit, you look terrible “ she said before leaving him standing and walked towards her King sized bed to sleep since she had already showered and changed.

“Thank you “ Elijah Whispered but Selena didn’t even hear him, her mind was already occupied with her own issues.

Elijah took a warm shower and applied the treatment to his body before he slept in only his bathrobe because he doesn’t have a change of clothes and the old suit is already damaged.

Elijah woke up early the next morning with determination and zeal to succeed and become rich t in life so that he can make his mother proud and now his wife too.

“Good morning Darling “ Elijah whispered to Selena’s ears while she is still sleeping

“I’m not your darling and why are you acting creepy this early morning?” She asked with sleepy eyes while yawning. Elijah couldn’t help it but notice how beautiful his wife looked even though she just woke up from bed.

“I need a favour from you …” Elijah said and Selena sat up and cleaned her face.

“What now ?” She asked

“I need to go out and look for a job today but I don’t have any clothes to wear” Elijah said and Selena started coughing immediately out off shock

“Do you want to give me a heart attack with these absurd confessions,who the hell are you and why are you so pathetic?” She asked annoyingly

“Who I am doesn’t matter , what matters is who I’m going to be soon…” Elijah said and Selena shakes her head in disbelief.

“The person that set us up in that room ruined my life” Selena whispered before getting up and going out and shortly coming back with freshly washed and ironed blue jeans trousers and an ask t-shirt .

“Here, take this and wear ”Selena said and Elijah thanked her before taking his morning shout and changing into it.

“I’m going to go look for a job “Elijah said to Selena but she ignored him and continued sleeping so he went out to the living room and he heard a loud scream before he stepped out.

“What the hell is this homeless man doing with my boyfriend’s expensive and designer clothes ?!” Nicki shouted on top of her voice when she sighted Elijah coming downstairs into the living room.

“What do you mean?”Xander asked looking around but Nicki kept shouting dramatically and even caused the house staff and maids to gather around.

“What’s going on?” Selena asked rushing downstairs and holding her night gown to stop it from showing her naked body.

“Were you the person that stole my boyfriend's clothes and gave it to this beggar husband of yours ?!“ Nicki shouted ?

“Why are you making a big deal out of it , send me the bill and I will ask the house staff to get you a new one “ Selena said and Elijah just stood there pinching the bridge of his nose, no day passes without him facing one calamity or the other.

“I will just go and remove them, I rather walk naked than get insulted by your sister “ Elijah told his wife , he plans to go back and wear his tattered oversized suit Sm but Selena held his hands

“Don’t remove it because I will never allow my boyfriend to wear it after you have soiled it can’t wait to get married to him and finally give this family a rich and high class son in-law when her proposes “ Nicki said arrogantly

“Don’t worry about it , my sister can be a dramatic bitch…” Selena said while yawning

“I will get going now” Elijah said to his wife but Nicki stopped him

“Where are you going ? Do you want to stay in this house for free? How can we give you a wife, a room to stay and expect this Clinton family to still feed you . You have to join the servants and start working around the house , mop and clean too before going out to beg for money” Nicki said while laughing hysterically and walking back to her room with a glass of wine in her hands.

Nicki clearly bruised Elijah’s ego and he hated for that especially when he didn’t do anything wrong to her.

I will make sure I find a job and an apartment for us to stay,I can’t live in this house because of these insults “ Elijah said to Selena his wife , before leaving the Clinton’s Estate while ignoring the irritating looks the servants ,maids and staff of the house were sending his way.