“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
It wasn’t a thing of surprise to see that he was the big thing on the internet already. Richard sighed in frustration as he dug his hands into his head in exasperation. He had planned to make Emily known to the public, without creating unnecessary scenes.However, the person who had thrown a stone at her made everything take another turn.“Richard, there is trouble”, Mike said on the call the moment it got connected.Richard knew what it was about and immediately ordered to meet with him.“The internet is on fire. How could you do something so rash and unreasonable”, Mike scolded Richard the moment he got into the living room.Richard sighed deeply and collapsed into the couch without an idea of the response to give.“I understand that Barbara is not the perfect wife. However, you should know that your reputation remains a priority. That maid will be the reason for your ruin”, Mike was saying when Richard jerked up and grabbed in on his shirt.“You would say no such thing about Emily
Emily paced around the living room, glaring at her phone that boomed with the incessant call coming from Richard.After their argument some days ago, she remained in her house and all to herself. She cried severally, smiled in exasperation and hoped that the love with Richard would work out, somehow.But somehow, she wasn’t ready for it, neither was she ready for the world. At first, she had thought that he was selfish and intentionally hiding her away from the public. However, the incident that took place at the park made her realize that he was trying to avoid plenty of things. Emily scoffed as more tears trickled out of her eyelids. The look in that woman’s eyes were scary that it made her heart skip once she thought of it.All her life, she never imagined that she would be hated by anyone. It pierced her heart to see that she had no means to air out her thoughts. To the public, she was just a whore who ruined happy marriages. None of them had an idea of the kind of person Barbar
Emily gestured for Barbara to proceed with whatever she was uttering. She was certain that Barbara wasn’t someone to trust, but the look present in her eyes showed pure sincerity.“Why won’t he tell me if he knows I’m carrying his child?” Emily asked with a puzzled look.Barbara smiled and folded her hands to her chest. It was clear that she was expecting the question.“That is simple. He doesn’t want you! As a matter of fact, he is not pleased that you’re pregnant because that is going to destroy numerous things for him”, Barbara explained while Emily’s heart thumped rapidly.Emily scoffed and shook her head negatively.“That can’t be true. I’m certain that he has a reason for staying mute about it, but it’s nothing relating to what you just said”, Emily said and chuckled nervously.“Then, what other reason can you think of?” Barbara asked Emily who couldn’t find her answers.Emily scanned her brain for a minute, trying to ascertain the reason Richard would keep mute about the existe
The atmosphere was tensed and Richard could feel the eyes of everyone in the room on him. He shrugged and took in a deep breath, after which he cleared his throat and forced a smile to his face.“It’s with great pleasure I welcome you all”, Richard said, a small smile dancing on his lips. Slight murmurs engulfed the room, but that didn’t seem to be of surprise to Richard because he had wronged them. “Richard, we are not happy with you and as partners to your company, we can’t keep mute anymore”, a man dressed in a black suit suddenly said, with a large scowl on his face.Richard gulped down hard and nodded his head in understanding.“Is that what this is about?” Richard asked their dismay.They exchanged glances with each other, wondering if Richard was out of his mind. Mike, on the other hand, tried to signal to him. Their conclusion was that he would apologize with the promise to make amends, but Richard didn’t seem to be heading towards that direction.“I understand that you are
Richard walked up to the door leading to Emily’s house, with a flower in his hands and a big smile on his face.For some days now, they’ve been distant from each other, but he had no complaints. He had wanted to give her the space she required and now, he was sure that she should be okay.Emily turned the door knob to meet the alluring eyes of Richard. She sighed deeply and quietly moved to the side, giving him full access into the room.She has spent the last two days analyzing Barbara’s statement and now that she met Richard, she had no idea of what to think of him.“I’m sorry for everything”, Richard apologized and stretched out the flowers towards her.Emily scoffed and collected the flower, trying so hard to remain normal and unmoved.“Are you also sorry for not telling me you know about the baby?” Emily asked with a look of displeasure dancing in her eyes.Richard was shocked to his bones as he gaped at Emily, who was now wearing a large frown. He made to talk, but the words see
It was morning, and a bright one at that. Richard sat at the edge of his bed, clad in a sweat shirt and pants, and admiring something that laid beside him on the bed. A wide smile danced on his lips as he glared at it, hoping that time would fly in a space of seconds. He couldn’t wait to claim her, and he was doing it today.He was still lost in his sweet thoughts when he got interrupted by a slight knock on his door.A frown flew across his face the moment his eyes landed on Barbara.“What are you doing here?” He asked with a massive scowl on his face.Barbara smiled calmly, taking slow and calculative ambles towards him.“I’m still your wife”, Barbara smirked and showed her fingers that stilled held a diamond ring.“Even if you have another ring”, she snorted and rolled her eyes at the ring laying beside Richard.“Once you sign those papers, we are done”, Richard said immediately.“Do you care about yourself and what you’ve built for years?” Barbara questioned with an unbelievable