Chapter six
The three hells
He parked his car and moved swiftly to close the gate .
He probably should get a gateman here , he mused . This was one of his least frequented mansion and it was located at the end of the town surrounded by tall trees and forest .
He had purposely built the mansion there just so he could come and relax there since the scenery is great and the place is very silent.
He carried his briefcase and went into the house stopping briefly to punch in the password at the door.
He went into the master bedroom and straight into the bathroom. Tired is probably an understatement of how he was hi just feeling.
He stood under the shower for minutes, trying to soothe his sore muscles.
The event of the day randomly popped up in his head.
The fact that Linda or whatever her name was , got the nerves to come to his office is surprising. He had repeatedly told her that he wasn't in for any long term relationship thingy. He had enjoy the sexual splendor that they shared but that was it. Nothing more, nothing less.
Women can be problematic sometimes.
His secretary had started making moves to him . Like opening some button from her shirt and intentionally revealing her pale cleavage making him gulp in hunger.
And the occasional rubbing of her fingers on his whenever she had gotten the chance. All of it hadn't gone unnoticed by him and he decided to play along .
Soon after she came to him after there wasn't any one left in the office and was frantically rubbing herself on him .
And being the gentle man that he was, he gave her exactly what she wants. And since then she's been coming on him at every single opportunity she gets which he doesn't mind .
Until Linda came and spoiled everything. He had sent Linda out in furry while Eliza came in and started ranting about things like " you're hurting my feelings and stuff and blah blah blah!! "
Which damned feelings??
What the heck ?? He definitely had made sure to inform her that it was just a fling with no strings attached.
She shouted at him and even threw the files on his face . Angered as ever, he fired her right on spot.
He was feeling angry since then and had took out on his anger on his assistant secretary. Who was gritting her teeth throughout the whole day .
She must be wishing him dead by now.
He smirked at the thought. She wouldn't be the first nor the last one to wish him dead.
He got out of the shower and went into the closet. He picked up a light blue shirt and some grey shorts.
There was no trace of the earlier cold and domineering CEO again . Only a handsome guy relaxing was left .
He opened his phone to his private email account that he doesn't use for business to see if there's any private message for him.
His eyes grew wide as saucers and cold sweat broke out of his forehead. Despite the air conditioner in the room.
It was the second time in this month that he would receive a message like this .
And it was from no one else but his mother. She had been reminding him of their agreement. They had came to a conclusion the last time she was here on a visit.
She had arrived at the airport looking elegant as ever.
She waved to them and Micheal and his brothers rushed to where she was.
She held her bag in a stylish manner and had a little make up on , bringing out her already beautiful face .
They took turns in kissing her cheeks and hugging her.
She smelled like honey and lemon and rosemary and home. She smelled like home .
They drove her to their joint house.
This was the house that they built together collectively with their money . They only visit the house once in a blue moon.
For example, whenever they're mom is around.
She sat them down and spoke to them in a serious tone with her heavy Italian accent .
Despite they fact that they're were in their thirties,they still feared and respected their mothers a lot . A great deal.
She was a no nonsense woman who doesn't tolerate any indiscipline. She was a very strict about their behaviors and wouldn't mind beating them.
She talked to them at length about the important of marriage and how they weren't getting any younger but older. And how badly she needs her grandchildren.
The long talk ended with a threat .
They must have a girlfriend within three months else she'll confiscate their properties and their positions.
And that was the thing about their mother. She'll do exactly as she said.
They lower their head as fear gripped them.
They weren't ready for any commitments!! They were happy with their lives and doesn't need any woman.
But their mother had other plans in mind for them .
And since then they hadn't heard anything from her. They relaxed and went about their lives in the normal way.
Until he received the message from his mom reminding him of their agreement.
And yet he had received another one today. She was hell-bent on making them into ' responsible men ' as she liked to call it .
He rake his hand through his hair almost tugging them off in frustration.
He dialed a number and the other person picked up on the second ring
" Hello "
" Gab , call Sam . I need both of you here in fifteen minutes." He said in one breath .
" Here...where,?? " Gabriel asked him in confusion. His voice was a bit unsteady and husky as if he just woke up.
" The relaxing place " he snapped
"Within fifteen minutes?? That place is about two or more hours drive!! " Gabriel retorted back
" I don't care ! " He said and cut off the call.
Micheal stood up and padded to the little bar in the room . He grabbed a glass and poured him himself some whiskey.
It burned his throat and made his eyes water.
He hoped that he was sober enough to speak to his brother.
He opened the drawer and brought out packs of lollipops. He tested off the wrappings and stuck it into his mouth.
The lollipops tasted weird with the after taste of the whiskey.
Few minutes later , he dialed a number again
" Where the hell are you?? Are you coming from the Antarctica?? " He spat out
" Take a chill pill bro " Gabriel replied back chuckling in between
The line went off and he chewed on the lollipops.
An hour later , Gabriel burst through the door without even knocking. Samuel sauntered in after.
Gabriel chuckled at the sight that greeted them . Micheal sat down on the edge of the chair with a cup of whiskey in his hand and two sticks of lollipops on the other. He was chewing on the lollipops hard.
Gabriel sat down opposite him and Samuel did the same .
" Hey Mike , what's up?? " Gabriel asked casually collecting the glass from Micheal's hand
" Here's what's up" Micheal replied showing Gabriel his phone.
Samuel was the one who snatched the phone away from . His face contorted into a frown and his eyebrows drew together.
Gabriel snatched the phone back from his hand and his eye widened.
Again!! He snapped as he stared at his brothers solemn expression.
" Apparently again" Samuel replied as calmly as ever . He was the only one that was more sane and mature than the rest. He was always calm and rational. Unlike his other two brothers. But he's anger isn't something that one would like to witness. He was no different from the demons from hell whenever he was angry .
But fortunately he doesn't get angry easily.
Michael was the one with anger issues. He gets angry easily and always make reckless decision in the fit of anger . He was the most cruel one of them. He was so rude and outgoing. He often has problem with socializing.
Gabriel was a mixture of both personalities. Goofy , carefree. Whenever he wants to .
Micheal had almost kill a boy when they still a kid because they boy had accused him of being a sissy since he loves sweet and lollipops. Micheal had almost punch the life out the boy of not for the timely interference of Gabriel who later got a broken nose because one of the punches landed on him .
They were starved for two days straight A's a punishment and only Samuel was given food.
Those times!!
The three brothers maybe devil incarnate in the public's eye. But whenever they were with themselves they act freely and loving with themselves.
Quarrelling like kids, betting on food etc. Their bond has grown over the years and they always have each other's backs.
Micheal went to the bar , took three cups and poured some whiskey inside.
He took out a pack of cigarettes and light and went back to his seat .
He silently hand over the glass and cigarette to them . Taking turns to light up the stick .
Samuel took a large puff of the cigarette dragging it's smoke in and gently letting it out. The smoke went into the air in wisp and he had a forlorn look on his face.
He stared at his brothers as they were smoking. They were staring into space, thinking about the possible solution to the predicament that they've found themselves.
Micheal stood up suddenly and went into the closet . Gabriel and Samuel exchange stares and they waited for him to come out . So that they could see what miracle he went to conjure in the closet .
He came out wearing a a white turtle neck and a black leather jacket with a jean trousers. He grabbed his car keys on the shelf and proceeded to move out from the room if not for the timely intervention of Gabriel who stretched his long athletic legs on the way to avoid him from moving .
Be Gabriel could ask Michael where he was going , Samuel beat him to it
" Where are you going??? " Samuel asked the obvious question that on the tip of Gabriel's tongue.
Gabriel nodded to the question and awaited an answer from Micheal who simply shrugged and said
" I'm going to the club " he rolled his eyes in a 'duh' kinda way .
Before Gabriel could ask him why , Samuel beat him to it again and earned himself a hard glare.
" Why ?? How is going to the club going to solve the problem on the ground?? "
" I'm having a headache from too much thinking, can't I go and have fun in the club?? "
" Well then , I'm coming with you ! " Gabriel said as he was already moving towards the closet to change.
Samuel rolled his eyes at their childish behavior but went to change too anyways.
Thirty minutes later, they were still inside the car , debating on who is going to or is supposed to drive.
" Well not me. Since I'm older than you guys. " Michael stated behaving in an unbothered manner as he continues to press his phone and chew his mint gum .
" Well not me too. Since I'm younger than you guys. " Samuel replied trying to bat his eyelashes and to cute but failing miserably as manly face who allow.
" Well, I guess I'll just have to dress since I'm more mature than you guys" Gabriel hissed and moved to the driver seat.
He caught a glimpse of Micheal and Samuel high fiving each other from the rear view mirror.
Those guys are childish!!
Hush!!
Chapter sevenIt's girrllllllssss night!!! Hana shouted at the two girls in front of her.Their eyes was glued to the television screen. They were barely even listening to her ."Are you guys even listening to me at all?? " She queried them ." Just this episode"Mera said popping a handful of popcorn into her mouth ." Yes, just this episode! " Emily whined and gave her best puppy faceThey were watching a kdrama called squid game and they've been on it for the past one hour. Few minutes later" Ok ! This episode had ended. Get up " Hana shouted again." Another episode please. " Mera pleaded Emily nodded in agreement to what Mera said.Hana stood up and stealthily grabbed the remote control and switched off the television. Earning herself a glare from both Emily and Mera ." Yep. Get your lazy ass up" Hana said and did a cute little dance of victory .Emily hissed and marched to her room angrily." You look like a duck ! " Hana shouted after her.Mera smacked Hana on her back and
Chapter eight We're in trouble.Samuel went back to where he was coming from and came back with Hana on his back . She clung to him like a huge koala bear putting her arms around his neck and sleeping so peacefully." Let's take you home "Samuel suggested and Gabriel nodded his head in agreement Micheal frown and drew his eyebrows together . He pinched his forehead in frustration and said " why do we have to carry them home ??? We only brought one car , remember? "" Well they aren't in a position to board a cab. How do you want them to carry their friend , huh? " Samuel retorted back" Let's help them, Mike . They need it. " Gabriel said and patted his brother's shoulder Micheal grunted and walked angrily away ." Thank you for your help. But we wouldn't want to be a bother. " Emily said and attempted to carry Hana from Samuel's back but she just wouldn't agree. She refuse to remove her arms around his neck. Mera sighed anxiously. They have to get going!! It's late already."
Chapters nine DebatingEmily shivered and shuffle through the stuff she kept in her office to see if she could find anything to help her with the cold .The air conditioning in the officewasn't helping at all . At last ! She found a big old jacket that she could wore over her clothes. It wasn't even hers probably belongs to Eliza or somebody . She went to her seat to get the work of the started. The telephone rang and she cursed out loud ." Come to my office now ". He said in his usual voice.She hugged the coat to herself more and mentally prepared herself for whatever he had to say ."I need a hot cup of chocolate. The usual ." He smirked at her unsightly state . That devious smirk. Emily would be very happy if given the chance to wipe it off his sadistic mouth .Emily rolled her eyes and went out of his office fighting the urge to slam the door . *****************Samuel walked up the stairs to his brother's office . He had called him and Gabriel if
Chapter ten THE OFFER Emily cursed for the hundredth time today when the telephone rang again.It was enough problem for her to be going on and on to get the computer specialist to help her with her computer. She just sat down a minute or so ago and this damn telephone is ringing again .What does he think she is ? A working machine?? Destroying the telephone was an appealing notion that she dare not act upon. If only she could just smash the stupid telephone down on the floor , gather it remains and throw it away in the dustbin where it won't ever be recycled again .That motherfvcking thing is ringing again!! She almost burst into a sob . She feels like banging her head on the table right now .She sniffed and patted herself and moved albeit grudgingly. She entered and met the three of them seated and wore an eager look. They shouldn't even dream of sending her on some stupid errand else she would die right now!! " Yes sir . You called me . " She said stiffly and eyed him vici
Chapter elevenDrafting out a contract" I want the chicken breast " Mera told Hana who was dishing out the food "I want the wings . That one " Emily pointed into the pot and Hana slapped her hands away from the pot " Shut up. The both of you !! " She yelled at them They went to their usual spot . Behind the television screen. " Don't you guys think , we should call them by now . ?? " Mera asked" Them ? Them who ? " Hana asked and tore her chicken with her teeth " Shouldn't we add more to their desperation? Since they're already desperate as it is . " Emily said in between laughter" You guys are bad . " Mera said and smiled" I'll call them when we're done eating. " Emily said absentmindedly *****************" They'll never call " Micheal snapped at his brothers" Let's wait a bit more ." Samuel suggested calmly" No , no more waiting. I'm done waiting!. " He said angrily pacing barefooted on the marbled floor" What else can we do but wait ? Huh? " Ga
Chapter twelveMoving in They were all in a rush. Running Helter skelter. Downstairs and upstairs . Getting themselves ready . Packing up their bags .A car honked at them outside and Emily checked from the window " They're here. " She shouted across the hallway" We'll be there in a minute." Mera called out Hana came into view carrying two big bags that sure looks heavy. She was panting like someone who just finished a relay race. " All this for three weeks? " Emily asked amused " Yep I need to pack everything. " She said and took a large gulp of air. Mera came out with her bags and they all went outside to meet the car that was sent to carry them The last three days has been spent with them trying to finalize their contract. Micheal was so ridiculous to the extent that he brought out the idea of them signing a contract. She even had her copy with her . Because apparently he did not trust them enough . The car was a sleek one . Black and shiny . They entered inside and was
Chapter thirteenSuprise visit Emily woke up to the sound of chirping bird . She stretched out her limbs feeling refreshed as ever . Ready to tackle anything . She opened the window blinds and watched how the birds chirped merrily, going about , ready to start their day . She went to the bathroom to do her business and came out minutes later. She dries her hair , put on some comfy clothes and went downstairs.She skidded off the stairs humming a merry tune. For some reason , she just was feeling happy .Sleeping on a bed that seem to be made from the softest feather ever have given her the l strength.She met Mera and Hana in the living room with a large pile of food in their fronts. Bread , pancakes, omelette, cereal, and fruits. Wow ! All this for them ! No wonder those guys were always looking fresh " Good morning! " She greeted them and stretched her hands out to the pancakes on the table." Morning. Syrup? " Hana handed her the syrup and she gladly collected." Morning!!
Chapter fourteen Chit chat The woman approached her gently with a smile on her lips . With her back straight and her head slightly tilted to the side . To avoid the sun perhaps?Emily looked at herself and compared her to the elegant woman approaching her , she wanted nothing more than to sink into the ground and for the grounds to swallow her whole " Good morning my dear. " The woman said in a voice that was laid with thick accent . Her hair seems to be shining more in the sunlight " Good. Good.... morning ma. " She bowed her head slightly and looked at her awful toes "I'm Alicia . Nice to meet you ! "She extended her hands out for a shake .Emily brought out her hands , shamefully looked at them and carefully placed them back down The woman chuckled at her reaction and did something surprising. She removed the silky glove that she was wearing , took Emily's hand in hers and gave it a gentle shake .Emily was shocked and even beyond suprised. How could she !! Just a quick sca
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