Chapter twenty eight Acting nurse IIAnd soon , the bright shy was turning dark , with it's purple and orange hues covering the sun that was westering. Emily sat by the window side , reading a thriller and suspense book ,where the villain was disguising to be an angel. "Now that's what I was talking about. That horrible man ,the male lead. He definitely deserves it. " She spoke out loud forgetting that she isn't the only one in the room . Olivia had excused herself to get some drugs and necessity as she would be spending the night here. Emily had finally found the courage ,after a lot of thinking was done , weighing the pros and cons of the situation. Can I trust this Olivia girl ?? She looks angelic on the outside but who knows if she's a devil on the inside ?? . Those were the thoughts roaming in her head. But she decided to take a leap of faith anyway, and tell her. "Hmm, hmmm. " She cleared her throat and wetted her lips in readiness of the huge secret that she's about to
Chapter twenty nine Males vs femaleSong recommendation: Pink venom by blackpink. "Today's match is going to be hella tough. " Micheal spoke from the file he was working on. He's been trying to catch up on the work that he misses since he had been sick. Olivia would chew him out if she catch a glimpse of him doing as much as going through a file. But he couldn't keep lazing around at home , sleeping all day long and doing nothing. His butt was sore from too much sitting and his hand itch to do something. To stay out of the room. And the opportunity had presented itself when Samuel and Gabriel came into the room . He had excused them away from the two gossip immersed ladies and led them towards the closet "What's the matter??. " Gabriel asked In a whisper."I think I might die !! " He spoke frustratedly and watch as Gabriel looked confused and Samuel amused. "From boredom?? From idleness? Which one ?". Samuel asked with a smile "That's why you're my brother. From everything. Mo
Chapter thirty A new arrival??"Knock , knock. " Someone said from outside the door. "Who is it ??. " She yawned loudly and covered her mouth. She got up from the bed and padded to the door , rubbing her sleepy eyes together . "Who is that ?? " She repeated again when no one answered. "It's Olivia. I just came to tell you that I'm leaving today . " The voice said from outside."Oh you're leaving?? already?. " She opened the door a bit and snuck her head out and saw Olivia who smiled brightly at her . She held her bag pack firmly with both of her hands. "Come ,in come in. " She opened the door wider to allow Olivia entry.Olivia entered the room and looked around "Micheal?! He went out already." Emily sat down on the edge of the bed and grabbed her phone to check the time 7:40 am"He went out already??? This guy doesn't love himself. " "Let me change quickly,I'll see you off . " She entered the closet and came out barely two minutes later . She was wearing a black big hoodie th
Chapter thirty oneThe baking spree. The loud music blaring downstairs woke Mera up . "If all the kings had their queens on the throne , we would pop champagne and raise a toast ".. The music flew up to her ears and she groaned. "What the heck is that?? " She yawned and rubbed her sleepy eyes. She stood up and padded to the window to open it ,so that the rays of sunlight can stream in . "It's beautiful. " She exclaimed. The morning sight never seem to amaze her. It was beautiful and heartwarming. "Let's start a new day. " She spoke loudly to herself.Gabriel is now habitual to leaving the curtain without parting them . And it warmed up her heart to a certain degree. The little things matter .She went into the bathroom to do the needful. She came out with a towel wrapped securely around her body. Ever since the bathroom incident,she has been making sure to lock the door, she couldn't let that incident repeat itself. "Alrighty. Let's get to it. " She brought out the hair
Chapter thirty twoFor you ."We need four cups of flour and two cups of sugar." Nancy said Mera and the other wore their apron and even the chef cap on their head . The stood with their hands folded behind them like they were student learning from the great Michelin chef. They each had their different set of equipment and ingredients to be used. "Four cups as in four cups each ? Or just for the four of us ?? " Mera asked "Four cups each would be great. Yeah four cups each ." Nancy replied and went ahead to get a large bowl . "You guys too. Get a bowl " She pointed to them . "I really can't wait to see how this will turn out " Hana says. All smiles and face lit up . One could easily tell that she was very happy with the experiment going on. The one that's very likely to go wrong . Emily got a bowl and so did the others ,they waited patiently for the next instruction from their 'master'. "Now we'll proceed to heat up the oven "Nancy explained to them while simultaneously wal
chapter thirty three The birthday party . "I'm thinking of wearing this blue dress and this silver heels , what do you think ?? " Nancy held the clothes to her neck and stood in front of the mirror examining it . Since her arrival, things has been going on smoothly and they've been getting along pretty well. Though something still itches at Emily and she just keep dismissing it. "I don't have a dress,?? " Mera sulked. "Looks who's talking. The dressing mogul . You've got a lot of pretty dresses though " . Said Emily who slept on the bed while peeling a tangerine and watching them all. They have been invited by the winters,who apparently had been a long family friend to the Gerald. They were going to travel to Paris for birthday party of their oldest son. Emily would have love nothing more than to play with froggie all day in the large bath with lot of herbal oil , than waste her precious time in smiling stiffly all day while trying so hard not to let her dress get ripped by her
Chapter thirty fourIf you lay a hand on her you'll die . Emily got out from the hot shower and moved around the room to get a hair dryer. The beautiful chandelier in her suite room shone brightly, giving the room a diamond glitter. "Now let's see how to stop this girls from bugging me. " She spoke loudly to herself. Ever since they had arrived yesterday, the thought of not going to the birthday party was getting more and more appealing. Especially after she went with the others to greet the celebrant and his family. Alfred, the birthday celebrant that looked around Micheal's age was pretty shocked at the mention of girlfriends. But he masked his expression with a huge grin and did as if nothing was amissMrs Winters almost squeezed Emily to pulp in her tight embrace, expressing how delighted she was to have them there and asked about Micheal and the others. Mr to winters wasn't at home and so they weren't able to exchange any pleasantries with him. And just as Emily has suspect
Chapter thirty fiveIf you lay a hand on her you'll die. As much as Emily wanted to gauge his eyes out she couldn't. She saw him smacking his lips as he gazed at her with those disgusting eyes ."Hi I'm serah. " The beautiful lady that sat besides her introduced herself. "Oh , hi I'm Emily . " Emily smiled. She was glad to get into conversation with her own gender and not the unknown topic that the men were talking about. "I can see you're uncomfortable with the talk ?? " Serah whispered."Very . " Emily whined "Shall we go somewhere then ?? I'm quite uncomfortable too?? " She glanced at the men and Emily thought she saw Alfred and serah held eye contact. Weird ? "I don't think Micheal would like that " Emily replied as she glanced over to Micheal who was so engrossed in his conversation."I'll ask him first though. "She added with a smirk wrapping her hand around her waist.Serah frowned, but when Emily stares at her she let out a smile."Sure, but i don't think that will be
Chapter sixty six Song recommendation : Rewrite the stars by Anne Marie ft James Arthur . Kick it by NCT 127 Wedding preparations and the missing bride Every where was hetic , no one was free . Thank God Alicia had finally reconsidered and gave them another whole week for preparation . There was a lot to do , a lot of walking and shopping too . Emily grabbed her sunglasses from the stand , grabbed her hoodie too before proceeding to head outside . The three of them or rather the four of them with Nancy included , were going to the city shopping mall today . This place was very much far from the city .."Mera ?? Merrraaaa?? " She shouted from the hallway , too lazy to walk to her room . As much as she was skeptical of the marriage , she was also elated It was once in a while . This isn't something that happens once in your life . "Mera ?? Are you still sleeping? . Huh . " She groaned and decided to see for herself if she's still sleeping . Mera was a sleeping bug . "Knock kn
Chapter sixty nine Song recommendation : September by James Arthur . Ride for me by Anne Marie ft Yung Bleu . The encounter Mariah knocked on Emily's office and prayed that she'll reply this time . This is the third time that she'll be here to remind Jennie of the reservation . Thank God that she had reserved for 5 hours , judging from Emily's personality .And of course she isn't wrong !! . This is 2 ' o clock ! Zeke will get out if school in no time and she has to pick him up for God's sake . Having had enough of Jennie workaholic behavior, she burst the door opened and just like she had predicted , her head was buried in between piles of files that laid hugely on the table . "Jennie !! Jennie !! . " Mariah yelled out a little even though she was right in front of her "What is it ?? I'm busy . " Jennie replied without looking up from the piles that she had her head buried in "I made a reservation, remember??! And thus is past 2 ! It's almost Zeke's closing time . You've not
Chapter 71 Song recommendation : when the party is over by Billie eillish . Unholy by Sam Smith ft Kim PetrasThe meeting . Micheal parked his car in the parking lot . He got out of the car and the secretary did the same . He was suprised to see the huge building as EME corporation . Although he wasn't expecting anything small or medium . But he hasn't thought that the EME corporation would be this huge , beautiful and enormous .He walked briskly to the elevator , with his hand in his pocket and his face stern . Stern ?? Was just a pretty way to say it . His face was cold and emotionless . He wanted to be done with this and get going . That Nancy of a girl mustn't meet him here in Canada . She was always pretending , as if she had his best interest in mind . But Micheal could see right through her facade . She was hitting on him and he could swear to God that she'll keep failing . One of these days he'll lay it out for her and he'll set the boundary . All her shit was getting
Chapter 79 EpilogueSong recommendation . Perfect by Ed Sheeran . Two years later . The little girl had her curly black hair tied into a ponytail with a few strands curling around her beautiful, delicate face . She bounced up and down in the kitchen besides the tall counter . She tried to reach you to the cakes that placed on them but her short tiny hands couldn't reach there . She tried again and groaned . "Clarisse . !! What are you doing there? " Emily walked slowly towards the girl whose eyes were filled with mischief and a tiny of fear .She stood behind the girl and folded her arms around her chest , atop her huge stomach . She was nine months pregnant and they were expecting the baby soon Micheal in his overprotectiveness wanted Emily to stay in bed all day everyday. Emily would gladly give up one of her ass than to stay glued home just because she was pregnant"Aunt Emily . I was just trying to have some cake . " She looked up at her aunt and smiled But Emily did not
Chapter 78 Song recommendation . Life goes on by BTS . Dynamite by BTS Silence hung in the air conditioned living room like an invisible cloak . He hugged her to himself , giving her the warmth she needs and reassuring himself that she was here now . She was here now . And that's all that matters .He could wait . He'll wait .She sniffed the tears back and wiped her red eyes . She moved away from him a little and sat upright "I didn't mean to do that. I swear . " She looked at him with a regret filled gaze and hoped that he would understand"I knew you didn't mean to do that . But why ?? There's got to be a reason at least . " His tone sounded soft now . Unlike the cold voice of before . He had quickly gone soft and all his anger had flew away ."It all began that day ... " She trailed off .* Emily saw three men following her in the mall and she thought she'd confirm herself . She told Nancy to wait for her while she went to the bathroom . While walking she realized that t
Chapter 78 Song recommendation . Life goes on by BTS . Dynamite by BTS Silence hung in the air conditioned living room like an invisible cloak . He hugged her to himself , giving her the warmth she needs and reassuring himself that she was here now . She was here now . And that's all that matters .He could wait . He'll wait .She sniffed the tears back and wiped her red eyes . She moved away from him a little and sat upright "I didn't mean to do that. I swear . " She looked at him with a regret filled gaze and hoped that he would understand"I knew you didn't mean to do that . But why ?? There's got to be a reason at least . " His tone sounded soft now . Unlike the cold voice of before . He had quickly gone soft and all his anger had flew away ."It all began that day ... " She trailed off .* Emily saw three men following her in the mall and she thought she'd confirm herself . She told Nancy to wait for her while she went to the bathroom . While walking she realized that t
Chapter 77 Song recommendation . The way you felt by Alec Benjamin .The truth II Emily just couldn't shake that feeling off her. That feeling of being about to experience a changing event It kept clawing at her . And she keep ignoring it .The telephone on her table rang , distracting her from her thought for a minute . She picked it up and waited for the caller to say something"Mr Gerald is here ma'am . " The voice of the receptionist downstairs sounded inside her head . Her mouth went instantly dried and her eyes widenedWhat was Micheal doing here?? Had she unknowingly invited him into her office Yesterday when she was drunk ,? Had she said something that suggested about meeting today ? Perhaps he was just here to finalize the business . Perhaps he was leaving for Newland . And Emily prayed for the latter Then she'll be at ease . Her mind would stop bugging her non-stop"Would you like him in ma'am?? " The voice said again .She seemed to have zoned out for a bit "Ahh yes
Chapter 76 Song recommendation . Unholy by Sam Smith and Kim PetrasThe truth Micheal's eyes was puffy and red . Itchy even But he couldn't care less about anything right now , talkless of his eyes . He had spent the whole of his night , digging and searching.Honestly , he wasn't the only one feeling that way . His secretary is probably cursing him right now . He laid curled up on the sofa , typing furiously away on the laptop . Making series of calls and picking up series of calls. Speaking in monotonous way .None of that could matter to Micheal right now . He was tapping his foot on the cold floor , waiting for the end result .Though he pretty much know what the result would be , he just needs to be as sure as possible and to do so . He'll need a lot of evidence to back up his claim That was exactly what he was trying to do right now . And by look of things , he was bound for an answer , sooner rather than later Micheal would be lying to say , he wasn't nervous . But still
Chapter 75 .Song recommendation Nxde by (g)idle . Fearless by le sserafim . Case 143 by straykidsEmily struggled to keep her eyes open . The red wine was long gone and now she tipsy and the earth was spinning under her feet Her face had gotten red , no doubt , from the alcohol . The atmosphere was silent , serene even and she feared she might do something she'll regret for quite a while unless she get going now . She knew what she had to do . Just tell Micheal and he'll send his driver to send her home . But the words refuse to come .She closed her eyes and tried again . Nothing ! Only a few croaking sound that never even left her throat . "I ....err ...think I better get going .. " she managed to get the words out . In a slur though and he seemed to have gotten the gist of what she was saying as he nodded in understanding of the situation . He still has that aura to him . That subtly impeccable aura . That impenetrable vibe and Emily wondered how soon would it be for to p