Gerald is back

Wade smiled coming closer to pat her down, “You’ve really changed, you don’t look yourself...” he said, noticing the faint tired lines on her. She looked like her older self.

“You can go shopping with Petra or to the spa or just anything refreshing,” he said, pulling out his V.I. P master card and handing it to Emerald, who finally smiles faintly, coming closer to give him a hug.

“What do you think about handling the fashion mall...you need something to get you occupied before your silly little brain starts thinking of eloping again,” Wade mocked, tugging at her hair.

“I’m sorry for not being the best daughter in the world,” she whispered, wiping her tears away.

“Don’t be so touchy... least I forget we’ll be attending a hotel opening party Jeremy is hosting tomorrow by dawn... Look your best,” He added making Emerald smile vanish away.

She still wasn’t certain about Jeremy and how much he had changed after five years of shutting him out of her life for Gerald, and now she just shows up with two children and expect him to want her back.

It had overly surprised her when she discovered Jeremy had feelings for her. When their parents had arranged a marriage between them, she was expecting the “no, it won’t work” vibes from Jeremy, but on the contrary, he was cool with it.

Emerald had been completely devastated, she didn’t see Jeremy the way he saw her she had always wanted a strong, cold-hearted man who could go against her father and was capable of taking her away from her home what she described as a “prison” and Jeremy seemed very incapable of doing that, she wanted to be faraway from home, she wanted freedom.

“Mom...! Aunt Petra is mimicking a meowing cat!” Robert and Roberta chorused, invading her thoughts.

She sighed because she knew it would be a matter of time before they start arguing about who the copycat is, forgetting they are twins and it was reasonable if they do things at the same time.

***

The exquisite booming party was filled with prominent men and high-class women who flashed their designers bags or bracelets at any chance they find.

Different varieties of continental foods and drinks, everyone was winning and dining happily.

Emerald strode in looking beautifully gorgeous and stunning in her stoned shiny silver dress, the skin tight dress made her alluring figure stand out in the right places.

All the men were stealing glances at the young stunning lady old Wade had brought to the party.

Jeremy couldn’t hold himself from drooling over her. She looked more beautiful than he had remembered. He excused himself, walking up to her and Wade.

Jeremy proceeded towards her. “Can I?” he asked, spreading his arms apart for a hug.

Emerald looked a bit uncomfortable and shy. “yea.. sure.. sure” she replied, snuggling into his arms for a hug.

Jeremy chuckled a bit before saying, “I’ve really missed you” he paused before adding, “a lot”

Emerald flashed him a shy smile. He looked just the same, that cute little boy who always stopped by with his dad, always keeping her company.

“Excuse you,” someone from behind tapped at Jeremy’s shoulders. He turned around.

Jeremy signaled to Emerald to wait for him before proceeding with the other man who had interrupted them earlier.

Emerald nodded, opening her mouth to reply when she saw Gerald's huge tall self among the crowd, his gaze holding hers and he was coming towards her now.

She stuttered, her legs moving backwards and her gaze wavering, almost knocking the tray off the waitress’ hands

“Ma’am, are you okay?” The waitress asked, looking at Emerald, who had suddenly gone pale.

Gerald gaze stood firm locking hers with his.

Wade stood at a corner chatting heartily with the other guests, not noticing what was happening around him.

Gerald finally got to where Emerald stood rooted to the ground as the memories of the hell she experienced with Gerald flashed through her head.

She looked like she was lost in trance as watched Gerald smirk, grabbing her tiny hands into his hands and without any word he was already pulling her out of the party.