Many people including media personnels and Ricky witnessed the event in the park.
Indeed the news would make the headlines the next day.
On their way back, Alec and El kept holding each other's hands all the way.
Alec couldn't wait to reach his villa so that he can be more intimate with her.
They broke into passionate kisses in the car itself. Alec's hands couldn't help themselves but wander around the terrains of her enticing body eager to explore more.
"Alec…" her voice was unintentionally seductive but her hand stopped him.
"You are giving me mixed signals now," Alec teased her.
"Please.." she said with extreme struggle trying to resist her desires.
Alec stopped and held her hand tightly, he was clearly getting impatient.
When the car arrived at Alwils villa, Alec picked El in his arms, surprising her, her face reflected her delight.
But her smile faded as they approached their room and guilt of lying consumed her.
Alec gently laid her on the bed, he got on top of her and started kissing her neck.
"Alec…" she stopped him again, this time her voice was soft yet firm and her eyes were wide open.
Gauging her poise, Alec slightly distanced himself from her, lying besides and looked at her eyes with puzzlement.
She placed her palm on his cheeks and looked back at him with mixed emotions.
"Alec.. trust me I want this as well, I want to be closer to you in every way possible. But.."
She paused for a moment and continued,
"But there is something I need to clear, something I need to take care of, before we get more intimate with each other"
"What?" Alec asked in a soft voice
"I'll tell you soon."
Alec suppressed his urges and buried his face in her neck close to her bosoms breathing in her scent and wrapping his arm around her waist.
'One day I will make you mine forever until then I'll ravish you slowly my El' he thought
"Don't make me wait more." He said in a low muffled voice and closed his eyes to sleep.
The next day, Ricky obtained some more information about El's life from Dave.
'Actually she obtained the fake identity four years ago, studied in South-Hills fashion designing institutes. Although she had an education in high-end University, her personal life was close to miserable. No substantial connection could be yet established between her and Mark Smith or Isobelle Ford.'
Ricky was in deep thoughts thinking about Michelle's life and her struggles.
Meanwhile, Mark called Michelle,
"Someone was recently checking on your background information, I think they know that your identity is fake."
Michelle grew anxious and asked Mark to find out more about it. She had her guard on and noticed if anything had changed around her.
Her phone rang, it was Isobelle's call.
"I saw the fireworks picture, you guys looked so dreamy!" She exclaimed.
Michelle blushed, recollecting the memories of the previous day.
"I knew people would know about it but didn't estimate that the news would reach as far as Barnesville. I'm sure it didn't make some people happy" Michelle said in a calculative manner, expecting Carolyn to make another scene in the near future.
"Who cares about them?" Isobelle said jovially.
Indeed the news had different reactions, while the members of the Ford family including Daniel Ford were glad that their daughter had found someone whom she is happy with, Carolyn Wilson seethed in anger.
Mark remained indifferent yet slightly contented and Ricky wished for their happy and smooth future.
Even the crowd had a contrasting response to the news. While some people were in awe of the fireworks and the loving couple, others, especially young women made envious comments on El.
After a busy day, Alec dropped by Ricky's bar.
"I didn't hope to find you here," Ricky said.
Seeing that Alec didn't reply anything he continued "I saw the fireworks yesterday, it was subliminal. You two looked like a pair from paradise."
Alec smiled at his words but still remained silent.
"I bet you had a busy night yesterday." Ricky winked at Alec.
Alec lowered his gaze and his smile faded. "We didn't."
He paused for a couple of seconds and said "She said she has to clear something."
Ricky's eyes widened 'Does she intends to tell him the truth' he thought.
He wasn't able to decide which decision would be better for Michelle - To reveal the truth or to hide it.
Unwilling to talk about it more, Alec changed the topic
"Where you able to trace Michelle's number?"
"No its untraceable" Ricky casually avoided the question.
"Dwane said the same thing" Alec replied.
Ricky's eyes widened and he could feel his breathing constrict. His Adam's apple bobbled. "You gave.. her number to Dwane?" He asked in an accusing manner.
"Yes."
"Do you not have any concious?" He blurted out furiously.
"Relax, why are you getting so worked up?"
"You know what Dwane intends to do with her, how can you pass her information to him."
"He is my brother." Alec calmly replied leaving Ricky baffled.
With few deep breath he regained his composure,
"Please Alec, think twice before you put someone's life at risk." he said and exited to his personal room in the basement.
Alec's words made him extremely agitated, he paced inside the room and then opened his laptop to send a mail.
At Alwils Villa, El sat in the living room waiting for Alec to return. She called Mark to know if he found any further details about the investigator but Mark had no new information.
She laid back trying to relax herself when she heard her phone beep. It was an email from an unknown email address. It read-
'Dear Little Mish,
El might trust Alec Wilson but Michelle can't. Do not reveal your true identity to him or anyone to avoid undesired consequences. Your secret is safe with me. Take care and stay safe.
-Brother R'
Her eyes popped out and her breathing hastened anxiously. She tried to calm herself and sent the screenshots to Mark. Once she was able to regain her composure she read the mail again trying to understand the sender's intentions.