Emma sat in her living room, staring at her phone with a mix of anxiety and uncertainty. She had to tell Adriel about her trip with her master, but she had no idea how to explain it without revealing the truth about her past and her connection to the jewel designing world.Just as she was about to give up, she remembered Harper's offer to help her with anything she needed. Emma took a deep breath and dialed Harper's number."Hey, Harper! How are you doing? I have not heard from you in a few days." Emma said, trying to sound casual."Did you miss me that much? Well, I am fine. I have just been preoccupied with work.""How about you? What's up? Are you okay?"Emma was still finding a way to chip in the reason she called when Harper asked her what was wrong so she decided to go with the flow."No, I am not.""Why no? What's wrong?""Uhmm, I need your help with something.""Of course, Emma! What is going on? Tell me so I can help in my little way." Harper replied, her voice warm and frie
Emma closed the front door behind her, taking a deep breath as she stepped out into the crisp morning air. Adriel's words still lingered in her mind, "Don't forget about me, okay? Come back quickly because I will miss you a lot." She smiled, feeling a mix of guilt and affection.As she walked to her car, Emma glanced back at the house, where Adriel was now standing at the door, watching her leave."When did he come out?" She mumbled to herself as she saw him. She waved, and he returned the gesture before disappearing from view.***At the airport, Emma made her way through security and arrived at the designated meeting point, a small café near the departure gates. She decided to call Harper before she got on board."Hello, darling. I know it's the day of your trip. I wish you a safe trip. Call me when you get there.""Thank you so much, Harper.""Why do you have to keep thanking me continuously? I said it's fine. I should help as a good friend.""How are you going to handle Adriel?
“Mason Logan?”“How can it be Mason Logan?”"This is ridiculous. Which Mason Logan is she referring to? Is there any other Mason Logan we know than the popular one?"There were whispers all over the hall.“Do you think something is wrong with the announcer?” Someone said in the hall.“Maybe. Mason Logan is already a popular and established jewel designer so what's with the category of emerging designer?”“My bad! Please forgive me. Everyone should please forgive me for my error.” The announcer on the stage spoke.“I made a huge mistake. How can I announce Mason Logan for the emerging designer award? It was a blunt mistake.”“So I would announce the correct name now.”All eyes were focused and the hall became quiet again.“So the winner of the emerging designer award is…”She dragged her speech, looking round the hall as if she would find the person.“Are you all so anxious?” She chuckled, relieving the moment.“Just announce the name already. The suspense is too much. Tell us who the
“Ahh!” Emma felt a pain course through her heart at the same instant when the accident happened.The glass cup she was holding in her hand slipped to the floor, causing it to break in pieces.“Ouch!” She screamed in pain. Some pieces of the glass had cut through her palm.“Are you alright?” Harper, who had just left her alone for a few minutes, rushed back to where she was.“I am fi..ne. I was just careless for a few seconds and it slipped from my hands.”Harper had a look of concern on her face. “Are you sure about that? You should be careful. I think you are still thinking about that stuff. The deed has been done already so just accept it.”Emma remained silent. That was not true. She was not thinking. She only felt a pain in her heart and then the glass slipped from her hands.“Do you think something bad might have happened?”“Oh no, Emma, stop those superstitious beliefs of yours. Nothing bad has happened. You were careless like you said and the glass slipped from your hands.”“Wh
“Hmph! Who is this Kylie Logan?”“What are you talking about, talking to yourself alone again?”“You should see this, Maya.” Maya's colleague and friend at work, said.“What is that? You always see everything and that's why you know even little gossips I don't know about.”“What do you expect me to show you?” She asked with a smirk on her face.“It's gossip of course. Latest gists. You should know I am a channel now that carries and distributed news.” She said, laughing at herself.“How is that even funny to you?”“It's funny and that's it.”“You should stop being too nosy in people's affairs. You are also a role model and what would you do if the paparazzi gets a hold your little dirty secrets and expose them to the world world and then…”“I would be laughing stock. Yeah, yeah, yeah, I k ow that's one of your favorite lines.”“But you know what baby girl, I can never get caught. I have my ways.”Maya rolled her eyes at her, shaking her head, “You hand better be careful.”“Oh please s
"I will be right back." She tapped Adriel softly and stood up from the chair.Harper came back in with a nurse and Emma used the opportunity to excuse herself."Where are you going, girl?"Harper asked when she saw her leaving."I need to use the restroom.""Okay." Harper nodded and turned to concentrate on Adriel."What is Maya trying to do? I have been avoiding her at all cost. I don't know why she would not let me be." Emma muttered to herself as she walked outside the ward and to the linking pathways.Maya had sent her a message that she knew something about that Emma had been hiding from everyone.She decided to put a call through to Maya. No matter how she tried to ignore it, she could not help but reach out to Maya in case she really knew something.Her mind also kept telling her that something could be fishy Emma's fingers drummed against her phone, her mind racing with indecision.She hesitated, her thumb hovering over the screen as she weighed her options. Call or don't cal
Emma's eyes widened, her gaze fixed on the figure who had tapped her from behind. Her breath caught in her throat as her mind raced with worst-case scenarios of who it could be. But then, a gentle voice cut through the tension as she screamed, snapping her back to reality."Emma."Harper's calm tone was like a soothing balm, slowing Emma's racing heart. She spun around, her phone down on the floor, and saw Harper's concerned expression."Hey, are you okay? You look like you have seen a ghost," Harper said, her eyes scanning Emma's face."I did not see you come back inside after a while and thought to come look for you. Adriel has been asking of you. He thinks you have gone home."Emma's lips parted, but no words came out. She felt like she was frozen in time, her mind still reeling from the shock.She had thought someone had been eavesdropping on her conversation and tapped her at the moment to increase her fear.She purposely went outside the hospital, to the open where there were a
“Where are we going, Harper?” “Let's just get you out of here. You can't face Adriel looking like that. He would suspect that something is wrong and don't you think he will find out later? You wouldn't want to get him involved, would you?” “No, I don't want him involved.” Emma shook her head in negative. Harper got to her car where her driver was waiting for them. “Get out, I will drive.” She snatched the key from him and took the driver's seat while Emma sat in the passenger's seat on the front. Harper navigated the winding and busy roads. Emma gazed out the window, her mind reeling with thoughts of Adriel and the danger that lurked in every shadow. As they crossed a steel bridge, Harper pulled over, the tires crunching on gravel. The river below sparkled and reflected in the fading light. "Let's take a break," Harper said, turning off the engine. Emma nodded, her eyes fixed on the view. Harper got out, phone in hand, and walked a short distance away. "Hey, Ryder," H