“Goddess”, Richard whispered as he blinked off the tears that threatened to pour out of his eyes.Emily slowly lifted her head to meet his, and the moment it did, a wide smile spread across her face.“Richard!” She screamed and made to stand up, but the chains on her legs restricted her.“I kept praying that you would find me! I knew you would. Please get me out of here, Barbara wants to hurt me and our child”, Emily said hurriedly, with her eyes burning in excitement.Even though she was in pains, she found them all vanishing the moment she set her eyes on Richard.“I’m sorry”, Richard mouthed and shifted his gaze to the window.He didn’t want Emily to see his tears because that would only make things worse.“I know! It’s fine. None of this your fault”, Emily countered and gestured for him to set her loose.“Richard, we need to get something like a pin. It should be able to break me free from these chains”, Emily informed Richard, who remained glued to the spot.He took slow strides
Brian sat on the large couch and gazed intently at the television. It was a show that had the presence of Richard and Barbara. They appeared so sweet and happy on the television, compared to what he observed the last time he had seen them.He could smell some cover up and deceit, but the major problem currently was that he couldn’t figure out how Emily was involved in all of it.He needed to think of something, or he may not stand a chance in saving Emily.Maybe he had to meet Richard again and peer into his eyes while asking what he wanted to.He grabbed his keys and walked out of the apartment, he needed to pay them a visit in the company.Brian got to the company quite earlier than usual. The daily activities were yet to kick in and the only people present were few. It was just 7:am, and it wasn’t surprising to observe that. Brian decided to make use of that opportunity to search for Emily. It was a strange and ridiculous idea, especially because he couldn’t figure out why Emily w
They walked into Richard’s office and despite how hard Brian tried to lighten the atmosphere, it remained tensed. “Is everything okay?” Brian asked, Richard quickly shot him a dead glare.“Why are you always around? Are you some sort of detective ?” Richard asked Brian, who started laughing aloud.He stopped laughing when he observed how serious Richard was with the question he threw across to him.“I’m not a detective! It’s ridiculous seeing you think that I’m one”, Brian said with a serious gaze while Richard glared at him intently.“Why are you always around me? You were at my house yesterday, and now, you’re at my office?” Richard asked with a displeased stare.Brian chuckled and peered into his worried eyes.“I was bored and when I’m bored, I move around and search for people to talk to”, Brian said calmly, while Richard nodded his head in understanding.“I need answers from you, and I’m in dire need of it”, Brian said and finally cleared his throat.“There is a girl I love who
Brian parked at the far end of the road, paying close attention to the company entrance and observing every little thing that happened.Almost immediately, a car drove in and inside of it was Barbara, who wore a massive frown on her face.Brian took in a deep breath and placed the earphone to his ears. While at Richard’s office, he had placed a bug that would keep track of whatever conversation that took place in the office. That way, he hoped that there would be a lead on where Emily was kept. What he did was highly risky, and he needed no one to tell him that Richard would never look over it if he discovered it. However, Emily remained the priority, and he wasn’t going to stop until he found her.Barbara barged into Richard’s office. On her face was a heavy makeup and her lips were beautified with red lipsticks that someone made it look as if she feasted in blood.“I was having one of the biggest shoots of the year and the best you could do was distract me? For what reason?” Barba
“Come off it! I know that you both never have any sort of couple time. Actually, I came here to save Richard who might be needing help from you”, Brian revealed and glanced at Richard who was glaring at him in shock.“What is the problem, Brian?” Richard asked calmly, trying so hard to breathe evenly.“Wasn’t Barbara threatening to kill Emily?” Brian asked with a smirk.“What?” Barbara asked and jerked up in panic.She exchanged glances with Richard, who was also blank and unable to ascertain what he was talking about.Brian walked closer to the desk and picked up the bug he had placed under it some hours ago.He raised it up until Richard and Barbara were able to have a good look at it.“This is a bug. I planted it here, and I’m sorry about that as I invaded your privacy. At the same time, I’m not sorry about that”, Brian said with another smile.“Brian!” Richard called out in rage as he took angry steps towards him.“Richard! Don’t waste your strength to get mad at me because you wo
Emily rolled her eyes at the man who stood before her without a glint of pity in his eyes.“I don’t feel too good. I’m dead serious about it”, she said calmly, looking frail and really sick.“Relax. She would be here soon, and you can tell her that yourself!” The man insisted, digging into the large burger he held in his hands.“Please. I need some air!” Emily pleaded and held her head that was spinning rapidly. Her stomach swirled and in a split second, she threw up all the contents she had eaten some hours ago.“I don’t feel good. I need a doctor!” Emily mumbled as she slowly lost track of consciousness.She muttered some inaudible words as she finally got covered by darkness.***“Wake up! Wake up!” A voice called out for the hundredth time, shaking Emily fervently and hoping that she would open her eyes.It was still the same. Her eyes were tightly shut and, inasmuch as she was breathing, she looked as though she was lifeless.“Please! Wake up!” The man called out again, but ther
Emily flickered her eyes and shut them back the moment a bright light passed through them. She wriggled her hands calmly, but stopped when she felt a weight on them.Groaning lightly, she lifted her head and turned them to the side. Brian sat beside her, with his hands wrapped around hers and his head on another side of the bed.Emily scrunched her brows confused as she tried so hard to decipher what happened and why she was at a hospital.“Ouch!” She yelped in pain when she felt a sudden bang on her head.Almost immediately, Brian jerked up and stared at her intently.“You’re awake!” He said with pure excitement dancing in his eyes.“How long did I stay asleep?” “Twenty four hours”, Brian informed Emily, who scrunched her brows in confusion.“Don’t stress yourself over anything. We would discuss everything once we are back at Madison”, Brian said calmly and flashed his smile that made Emily’s stomach churn.Suddenly, her stomach churned and immediately, she held her stomach in panic
Barbara dropped her bag on the bed in fury and started pacing around the room.Her heart was shattered to a thousand pieces because for the first time, she had no say in something she planned to do.It was very strange to see her succumb to someone else’s demands and now that she did it, her mind was far from peace.She stomped out of her room and walked towards Richard’s room that was only some feet away from hers.“We need to talk!” She said immediately she walked into the room.Richard ignored her and laid on his bed, with his head facing the ceiling and his mind thinking of Emily and what she might be up to with Brian.“I said that we need to talk!” Barbara said again when she realized the Richard was not willing to give her the desired attention.“Get out!” Richard’s reply was swift and direct. He was truly exhausted and emotionally drained that the last thing he wanted to hear was the series of blabbing coming from Barbara.Barbara hissed aloud and darted her eyes to the table
It was a perfect day for a wedding. The sun peeked brightly as though it were also excited for what was about to happen.Emily walked down the aisle, with the bouquet in her hands and a wide smile on her lips. Her hair was arranged in an elaborate style on top of her head, and her white glittery ball room dress swished almost silently on the carpet aisle. A song rang through her mind relating to love and the aisle. If you go down the aisle when you’re in love, you would be happy forever!She caught sight of Mike’s daughter who was the little bride of the day. The little girl sprinkled pink petals on the aisle just as she walked on it. It was a big wedding and since Richard had influence in the country, it wasn’t surprising that many reporters had come to cover the event. The aisle suddenly looked long and Emily only prayed that her feet would not give her away. Her legs were shaking fervently and her eyes were lowered to the ground.She was nervous, anxious and excited. She looked u
Emily could smell her wedding in the air. Everywhere buzzed with activities and each day, she had different planners who came to fill her in on how her day was going to look like.She was now back at Richard’s apartment and she was going to be living with him until they got done with everything.“Today, you would be going to test your gown and choose your preference”, a lady who was in charge of the dress for the wedding said to Emily who clearly looked tired and exhausted. She was yet to really believe that she was getting married to Richard after everything. Somehow, it felt like a dream and she thought she would only wake up and see it’s not reality.However, as the days went by, she kept on realizing that this was happening and she would soon become his life and partner for life.The public on their part detested Barbara after what happened and Barbara disappeared into thin air. Probably with her lover who she claimed to be in love with. Now, Emily could feel that there wasn’t go
- Months later- The air was stale with the smell of a new sunny day. Gentle droplets caressed the outsides of Richard's window pan. He took no notice of the fineness of the weather or the aesthetics a sunny day provided. All he got his attention fixed on was the ads the newspaper on his hands provided. He was that kind of guy. The one who would focus his attention while on something and damned everything else, and because of this little personality trait, he was capable of loving immensely. He loved Emily so much, and his attention was something always focused on her welfare. Even the ads on the newspaper had something that reminded him of Emily. As Richard sat with his legs crossed and hidden underneath his dinning table and his reading glasses gracing his beautiful beads of eyes, lady in an Apron walked into the dinning room with a tray in her hand and a pretty smile on her face. Immediately Richard's eyes fell on her, he smiled brightly, folded the newspaper and sat upright. He t
Emily was clad in a tight fitted red gown, with her hair packed to a ponytail, and a red lipstick on her lips. She walked into the location where the meeting was scheduled to hold, with her baby in her arms and a little bag on the other hand.She met Richard, already sitting comfortably and deep down, she couldn’t help but wonder why he had come so early.“I’m here!” Emily announced as she finally took her seat, smiling widely at the lawyer who was already sitting.He was a young fine man and for some reasons, Richard felt jealous.“We are waiting for Barbara and her lawyer!” Emily said and smiled at her lawyer.“You look dashing, I know it’s not ethical to compliment my client, but I couldn’t remain mute!” The young man said and Emily blushed again.Richard suddenly slammed his fist on the table, pulling the attention of both the young lawyer and Emily.“Hello Mr Richard!” Emily said in an official manner, as though she had no idea of who he was.Richard wore a quick frown “Can we s
“I would miss you baby boy!” The nanny said as she played with the baby who giggled in excitement. Emily thanked her for being there after which she appreciated her with some money.She had just reached the living room when she heard another footstep behind her. She decided to keep her face front, since she was not ready to meet Richard.“Would you leave without saying a word to me?” Richard asked, but Emily ignored him and walked towards the door instead. Richard was shocked that he ran across to her and grabbed her wrist.“Emily!” He called out and reluctantly, she turned her head, with a stone cold expression.“I have no business with you, Richard! I came for my son”, Emily said as she gritted her teeth in rage. She recalled how Richard had yelled at her and how he never believed that she was not the one at fault. This caused her heart to break to a thousand pieces.“Why? You want to go ahead and live with Brian? Are you that worthless and…”, Richard was saying when a deafening s
Emily picked out her phone and took pictures of Barbara and Brian. She couldn’t help her feelings and in a split second, she broke into a loud laughter. Brian glared at her furiously, but she quickly apologized and asked him to proceed with the act. Emily could not just believe that Barbara was the one laying on the bed, lifeless and unable to react or stand against what was being done against her.“Ride her! Create that illusion that you are riding her. I want the world to see this and believe every bit of it”, she said aloud and Brian continued the fake ride on Barbara.When Emily was satisfied with the number of pictures she had taken, she gestured for Brian to get down and put on his clothes.Together, they watched the pictures and videos and somehow, Brian felt glad that his facial features was not in view. It was only that of Barbara that was clear and bright.“She would beg me to throw this aside and I would remind her of how she took my child away from me and went out to tell
Richard was staring into his phone and gazing at a picture he took with Emily and the baby the day they visited the park.Just then, Barbara walked into the living room and caught sight of it. She felt a wave of jealousy flush through her, but she shrugged and started laughing instead.“This is so pathetic! You lost your goddess!” She said and continued with the laughter.Richard only gazed at her and kept mute. Barbara was clad in a very short gown, which almost revealed the type of pant she had under. That disgusted Richard, but he decided to keep mute about it since she was no more his wife.“When are you going to sign those papers?” Richard asked Barbara who was walking out of the house.“Right after I have some fun time with my lover!” She said and licked her lips seductively.“Do you know who my lover is?” She asked Richard who didn’t appear bothered at all.“You would get mad if you know him! Have a nice lonely day!” Barbara said and dashed out of the house.Richard sighed deep
Barbara laid on her bed as she thought of how she had warned Emily to stay out of her paths. She felt fulfilled because she could swear that she destroyed Emily.Just then, her mind went to Richard and somehow, her heart skipped a beat. She knew that the marriage would eventually come to an end, but she didn’t expect it to be so fast.She wasn’t ready to sign the divorce papers, at least, not yet…The loud sound of her phone distracted her from her thoughts and immediately, she picked it up with hopes that it would be from a company. Ever since her marital scandal erupted, Barbara had lost countless jobs and contracts.Most of them told her that they weren’t willing to work with someone who had a history of some sensitive situation like marriage issues since it won’t speak well for their brand.“This is Barbara, do you have a job for me?” She asked with a wide smile on her lips, hoping that she would get a positive answer from the other end.“This is Brian!” His voice boomed from the
“You would have to help me if you want me to believe all what you have just said”, Emily announced, while Brian stared at her with keen interest. Of course, he wanted her to believe him because he wasn’t ready to throw their friendship down the drain.“I’m willing to do anything, as long as it makes you to believe me!” Brian said defiantly, while Emily kissed her teeth and walked around the room thoughtfully.“Well! It’s not as easy as it sounds. But then, I’m glad that you are ready to do this”, Emily responded and finally sat down on the bed.“I’m ready to do this as long as it helps you, and also, if it’s going to go a long way in punishing Barbara!” Brian said defiantly while Emily gestured for him to sit down on a couch which was directly opposite her.“If it works well, I would have my son back! And her secret would be out in the public, too. I mean, that is just all what I want. Barbara caused me so much pain already, and I’m not going to let it slide!” Emily said defiantly.Br