Emily ran out of the gates as fast as her legs could carry her. She was glad that the gates were widely opened, since Barbara was on her way out. She walked aside the road, running at intervals and stopping to wipe the sweats that clouded her face. She had no idea of where she was heading to, but she kept on going as far as her leg could carry her.Some minutes later, Barbara drove past her and made some facial gestures to her. Emily sighed deeply, but didn’t stop walking.Just then, a cab drove by and she flagged it down immediately. She hopped into the cab and wiped her face with the back of her hands.“Take me somewhere cool…a place I can stay in without disturbance”, she murmured, silently trusting the cab driver to make a good choice.He nodded his head in understanding and drove off, stealing glances at Emily who had resumed her silent cries.“Would the beach be a nice place for you? I can’t think of any better place”, the cab driver finally said when he realized that it was bet
“About you?” Brian asked as he opened his eyes in shock.Emily nodded her head, with a sad smile in her lips.“Richard wants me to run a DNA test on our son. He probably thinks that he is not the father of our son”, Emily said sarcastically, while Brian looked at her in surprise.“You are joking, are you not?” He asked Emily whose eyes were now welling up with tears.She broke down even before she could respond, with Brain staring at her without an idea of what to do.“It’s okay!” He tried to encourage her as he pulled her into a warm hug again.He couldn’t say why Richard was always hurting Emily. He had hurt her the last time before they met and had to go to Brian. And now, when things were meant to be easy, he was acting up again.“Are you confident that Richard loves you?” Brian suddenly asked Emily, who looked up abruptly.“Of course, he does!” She replied, with every conviction in her voice.“I’m uncertain if he loves you”, Brian interjected, willing to start the argument if tha
Emily walked into the house to meet Richard, who was pacing around the room, clearly in a state of worry.She ignored him and walked past, heading straight to her son’s room. The only thing she needed to do was to confirm that he was doing okay, after which she would return to her quarters and have a nice rest. The day had been hectic and the last thing she needed was someone who would add up to the heat and tension she was feeling already.“Emily! You would just walk past me without uttering a word?” Richard asked with clear shock written on his face as he gazed at Emily, who didn’t wear an indifferent look.“I just want to wish my son a good night of rest. He is the only important thing I have in the world now”, she said defiantly, causing Richard’s mouth to open slightly.She meant it, though. Her son was the only person who hadn't judged her, mistrusted her, or tried to put her in trouble. For now, he was the only reason she kept pushing through, even though she was losing out e
Different thoughts went through her mind as she thought of the perfect response to give to him. He was mad at her, and she was at fault.“I’m sorry. I called him because I needed someone to talk to”, she said sincerely, while Richard scoffed and started laughing aloud.“You called a man who loves you because you wanted to talk to someone?” Richard asked and sank into the couch in misery.“I’m sorry if my act angered you. I honestly didn’t want to take the bracelet, but I was certain that he would feel bad if I didn’t”, Emily stuttered as she lowered her eyes to the ground.There was something else, and she didn’t know how to lay it across to him. How was she supposed to tell Richard that Brian has kissed her?That was a heavy burden in her heart. Because she was certain that Richard would never look at her the same way if he discovers that something like that happened.“I don’t know what to believe again! I’m blank. You left the house to run into the arms of another man. Tell me, do y
The moment Richard walked out of the living room, Emily was blank on what to do. She ran into her son’s room and started crying the moment she got there. Almost immediately, her son started crying as well, and it was as though he felt the pain of his mother. Numerous things went through her mind as she wept. First, she thought of Barbara and why she would be mean to trail her and take pictures of what went on in her day.And then, she thought of Brian and somehow started suspecting him. They had just finished concluding to be friends without feelings or any emotional attachment, but barely a minute after that, he kissed her. Everything was too much to handle, and her head was aching already. She couldn’t decipher why everything had to be against that one thing she wanted, which was love. All she craved for was a happy home, with a man, she loves and her child.She didn’t feel any iota of guilt pertaining to his marital status. He wasn’t in a happy marriage and each time, Barbara bro
Barbara walked into the studio of the television station that had invited her for an interview. Actually, she was not invited to one. She had used her position in the society to secure an interview there because that was what she wanted. She planned it all along because she was ready to bring down Richard and Emily. Likewise, she had watched them the moment they got done with their press conference. A lot went through her mind that period, but she resolved that the best thing to do was to keep mute and create some issues, after which she would return to have a press conference that would shatter them to tiny pieces.“You’re welcome, Barbara!” The television host greeted her with a smile that Barbara reciprocated immediately.She was wearing her innocent expression that would make anyone fall in love with her, or want to stand with her. She had her means of doing it, and she did it perfectly.“We would dive right into the topic for the day. After your husband and his mistress came up t
Richard stood to his feet and paced around. He had been getting several calls and none of them were helping him presently. Just then, his phone rang again, and reluctantly, he picked it up.It was a call from Mike.“Sir! Have you seen what is going on?” Mike asked the moment Richard picked up the call. Richard sighed deeply and dug his hands into his hair. Of course, he saw what was happening…Barbara had gone to the press and turned the entire story against him. And it happened in a period where there was a right between him and Emily.“I saw it!” Richard replied, clearly uninterested in whatever conversation Mike was willing to start.“This is bad! This is a big blow to you and your reputation. I always knew that Barbara would have something big on her sleeves! How could she say that he is not your son?” Mike asked from the end of the call, while Richard inhaled sharply.“I honestly don’t know what to do”, Richard finally said as he sighed deeply and sank into the couch.“Many peo
Richard woke up as early as 5:am. He barely slept all through the night. Apparently, that has been the situation ever since he had the press conference that involved Emily. He picked up his phone the moment he stood from the bed, dialing it abruptly and placing it to his ears.“Doctor, I would be on my way with him shortly. I want it to be as discreet as possible. You would also provide the results to me as fast and discreet as you can!” Richard said into the phone, after which he nodded his head to whatever was said to him from the other end of the call.“You’re the doctor I’ve known for a long time. I’m trusting you on this”, he said in conclusion, after which he ended the call and let out a deep sigh.Right there on the other side of the door, Barbara stood with her ears on the door. She had heard some movement from her room, and somehow suspected that Richard was up to something.That way, she sneakily went towards his room and just as she had thought, he was making a secret conv