Richard woke up to a familiar face. Inasmuch as his eyes swirled terribly, that was a face he could always tell apart.“Emily?” Richard asked as he made to stand to his feet.Emily kept mute and stared at him intently, taking in his facial features and smiling calmly inside her heart.“I knew that something went wrong with you. I kept calling, but you never took the call”, Emily replied calmly and took in a deep breath.Richard placed his hands on his forehead as he tried to recall the last events that happened before the present situation.“Where am I?” He whispered under his breath while Emily lowered her eyes to the floor.It was hard to maintain eye contact with him, especially because it reminded her of how Richard had indirectly called her a murderer. However, she was still in love with him and that covered her other feeling.“You are at the hospital”, Emily explained and finally turned her eyes towards him.“Something happened to you that kept you unconscious for a long period
Emily never took Richard’s words to heart. She was certain that he only said that to please her or quench the anger she bore against him.The next days following Richard’s decision were hectic and complicated for him. After getting discharged from the hospital, he was informed of the latest news story about him.Apparently, Barbara’s lover had gone to several blogs with untrue information of how violent Richard was.Barbara, on the other hand, was unperturbed with the turn out of events. It was clear that Richard would have sent her lover to jail after gaining consciousness, and that was something she would never allow.“You don’t care about what the public think about our marriage?” Richard asked with a slight scoff.Barbara shrugged lightly and ignored him. That was what she always did; make him look as though he were a ghost.“I do care about public thoughts. However, I won’t keep mute and wait until you take the first move”, Barbara replied, without a bit of remorse.Richard nodd
Barbara returned from a vacation to meet the serenity of the house. The house was empty that any slightest noise could be heard.She knew where Richard had gone to, and thoughts of that enraged her.On her way to the main apartment, her eyes darted to Emily’s previous quarters and as though she were being controlled by a force, she walked towards there.Her eyes turned cold as memories of Emily and Richard returned to her head. She hated everything about her, and she could swear that the next time they crossed paths with each other won’t be funny.She turned the door knob and sauntered into the room, feeling greatly pleased that she didn’t meet the soft but threatening gaze of Emily.Inasmuch as Emily appeared quiet and innocent, she stood as a great threat to Barbara.“Empty as I like”, Barbara muttered in delight, with her eyes roaming around the room that once belonged to her maid.She loved the idea of having a maid around the house. However, she never wanted it to be someone who
Barbara froze in her tracks while trying to place a pretentious smile on her lips.“I only came to survey this room. It looks pretty nice without her presence”, Barbara muttered hurriedly and started walking away.Everything about her reaction was suspicious. From her uneasiness, to her sudden stuttering and haste to leave.Richard needed no one to tell him that she was hiding something huge from him.“And what’s that on your hands?” Richard threw a questioning gaze at her, while she laughed and shook her head negatively.“It’s nothing serious”.“Let me have a look”, Richard said and held her wrist, which she tried to struggle against.The next few minutes saw them struggling with the piece of paper in her hands. Once Richard realized that she was being extremely fierce and stubborn with him, he resolved to pushing her to the floor.Barbara landed on the ground with a thud, finally letting go of the paper she held in her hands.Richard trudged forward and picked it up, and without thr
Emily chuckled at yet another joke from Richard. They were at a park, with their hands wrapped around each other’s and their eyes glittering with pure excitement and contentment.For the first time in a long time, Richard felt like a fulfilled man and Emily got relaxed like a woman in love.“You are exceptionally excited today. Any reason behind that?” Emily finally spoke out, moments after observing Richard’s quiet but interesting expression.Richard nodded. She was right and direct. That was another thing he loved about Emily.“I got my divorce papers today. I’ve signed my part too, and would hand them over to Barbara later today”, Richard divulged, a massive sigh escaped Emily’s lips.For a long time, she craved to hear those words from him. Many times, she tried to console herself with the reality that it may never come forth.However, this was a clear indication that he loved her like he claimed.“Are you sure about this?” Emily questioned as she peered piercingly into his eyes t
Chaos erupted at the park, with several people looking around to catch a glimpse of what had happened and others trying to help Emily, who was laying on the floor.“Get the criminal who did this!” Richard yelled out of his lungs, with his eyes blaring with rage.Emily winced again, clutching to the left side of her forehead that was bleeding profusely. It was clear that someone had flung a stone at her while she was in a conversation with Richard.“It’s okay, sweetheart”, Richard muttered under his breath, with his heart draining in worry.He needed no one to tell him that this was going to be another round of media talks and public gossip.“Someone did this to me. I know! Someone tried to hurt me”, Emily said as she coughed slightly.“I know. The person would be punished greatly. Currently, I need to get you to the hospital”, Richard added and pulled Emily away from the ground.“Not a hospital, please”, Emily countered.She feared that the doctors might detect the secret she hid awa
“We have the person who threw the stone”, a voice from the midst of the crowd, suddenly spoke up, interrupting the moment of bliss Richard and Emily shared.Emily pushed Richard aside hurriedly as she darted her eyes to the slim and, somewhat, haggard looking woman who they dragged forward.“This is her!” The person spoke again, pushing her until she fell on her knees.Richard clenched his fist in rage as he looked up at the woman who had made to hurt his goddess.“And why would you do that?” He asked furiously, taking slow and dangerous steps towards the woman, who flinched in fear.She muttered some inaudible words, but that only enraged Richard.“Do you know who I am? And do you know what happens to anyone who tries hurting what’s mine?” Richard questioned coldly, peering piercingly into the woman’s eyes.“I have no regret for what I did! I don’t!” The woman spat out angrily.Everywhere turned dead silent. Richard exchanged glances with Emily, who couldn’t believe her ears, while t
“You don’t have to say anything”, Emily hissed in frustration and focused her gaze on the road.Richard gulped down hard as tears trickled down his forehead. Everything was messed up for him, even a chance at happiness.At first, he had thought that his plan was simple. However, the little act that transpired this evening was a clear indication that it was harder than he had thought.He couldn’t feel any bit of regret for the times when he attended meetings, or spoke in the midst of crowds about marriage. He did it for his public image and reputation.“I’m deeply sorry”, Richard apologized to Emily, who didn’t bat an eyelid.The drive continued, but rather than the blissful and lively couple gist, it was a tensed atmosphere.“I love you, Emily”, Richard said as he raised his head to gaze at her.“Your fans don’t! That woman threatened me with my life! I saw every bit of seriousness in her voice”, Emily blurted out as the tears in her eyes finally trickled out of her eyes.“I’m tired o