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
Barbara walked into the hospital with a massive smile on her face; the type she wore whenever she was up to something evil. She barged into the doctor’s office and, unknowingly, he gasped in shock. She had that effect of causing people to gasp when they catch sight of her.The doctor was having a conversation with someone, but he quickly dismissed it to focus on Barbara, who was glaring at him as though he had done something wrong. “We had a deal on the call”, Barbara noted as she finally sat that and peered piercingly into his frightened eyes.“Look, I can’t do that. You are asking for something huge, and I’m beginning to doubt that I can help you!” The doctor said with a cracked voice as he shivered and gulped down hard. He didn’t understand why Barbara was on his neck to tamper with the DNA result. He saw that as a great form of wickedness and error to his profession. “Are you doing it, or not?” She asked coldly, staring at him as though she would kill him the moment he decides
Emily was on top of the moon in excitement. As she washed the dishes and cleaned the house, she could see a new hope and light coming into her life. Somehow, she had a strong feeling that an end was coming to all her life’s countless troubles. For the first time in a long time, she sang with her melodious tune, dancing rhythmically while doing the dishes in the kitchen. Richard was done getting dressed for the doctor's appointment. The moment he walked down the staircase, he held the voice of Emily who was singing and unknowingly, he went down memory lane.He remembered how he had dreamed of a strange lady who had a mellifluous voice and a long hair. And then, how he finally met the exact lady in reality at his favorite place that moment. Finally, he thought of the different things that had happened between them, the times she sang for him, and those times she warned him to stay away.He stood at the door now, and as he watched her, his heart gladdened in Joy.“How long are you going