Jemma rubbed her temples as she woke up, feeling confused about her surroundings. Nisha walked in holding a glass of lemonade and placed it on the bedside table. "Morning, Miss." Jemma groaned, "How did I end up here?" "Last night, Young Master carried you on his shoulder." "Jimmy?" "Yeah, Ma'am saw and freaked out. He put you in bed and dashed off without changing his shirt." "Shirt?" "You had puked on him!" Jemma, still fuzzy about the details of the previous night, closed her eyes, trying to recollect. "Have the lemonade Ma'am sent for you. Then get ready. Breakfast's waiting. Jia's super stoked knowing you're here." "Okay," Jemma murmured. When Jemma entered the dining hall, she found everyone already seated. She gave hesitant greetings to Sara and Yohan, then received a warm hug from Jia. "You're finally here! I've been begging you to visit me," Jia complained playfully. "Jia, let her eat first. She just arrived," Sara interjected, serving breakfast onto Jemma's plate
Jacob grabbed the whisky from Noah's hand, scolding him, "What's wrong with you? It's your wedding day, man! You can't be getting hammered. Let's go, everyone's waiting.""I don't want to do this," Noah said, his voice rough, turning away."Come on, Jimmy, you can't bail out now. Forget everything and just do it," Jacob insisted."No!" Noah shouted.Looking around, Jacob approached him, "Jimmy, seriously, you can't back out. You should see your mom and uncle, they're ecstatic. Your mom can't stop smiling."Noah covered his face with his hands, "I can't go through with this. I just can't...""For your mom's sake, man. Please, don't do this. Let's go. They're all waiting for you."Noah wiped his face, Jacob dabbed a tissue on him, straightened his suit, and they left the room. The wedding wasn't a big affair; it was held in the spacious area of the Jenkins House.The venue was a spectacle of beauty, adorned with flowers in soft hues. The aisle was lined with petals, leading to an intric
Sara had made sure the servants didn't disturb Jemma and Noah in the morning so they could sleep in. When Jemma arrived at the dining room for breakfast, everyone looked at her blushing. Her eyes were a bit puffy from crying the night before, so everyone thought Noah had arrived late and they'd spent the wedding night together.But when Jemma mentioned, "I'm heading to work," confusion struck everyone."You just got married yesterday. You look tired. Take a few days off," Sara suggested."I'm okay, Aunt.""Alright, but check with Jimmy first. What will we say if he wakes up and asks about you?""He didn't come home," Jemma revealed.Everyone was shocked."He didn't come?" Sara asked, surprised.Not wanting to elaborate, Jemma stood up, "I'll be late. Gotta go.""Let's go, Jemma. Andrew will drop us," Jia said, accompanying Jemma.Sara and Yohan exchanged glances.Sara was worried about Noah's absence. She asked, "Where's Jimmy?""Did you try calling him yesterday?" Yohan asked."I ask
At eleven at night, Noah and Jemma reached Noah's apartment. He removed his blazer, heading straight to the bar to pour himself a whiskey. There was only one bedroom—Noah's. Jemma entered and found her belongings already moved from October Villa. She realized this was going to be her new home. After taking her nightgown from her things, Jemma showered and changed into a satin blush-coloured nightgown. Noah was nowhere to be found. Anxious about his arrival and reaction, she lay down on the bed but ended up sleeping without Noah coming in.In the morning, she woke up early, noticing no signs of movement in the bedroom from the previous night. When she stepped out, she found Noah asleep on the living room couch. He hadn't changed his clothes and was still in his black shirt, pants, shoes, and watch. The table held an empty bottle of alcohol, a glass, and an overflowing ashtray. He had slept there, not entering the bedroom. Jemma felt a sense of relief.The silent routine persisted for s
It was 2 AM when Jemma's phone rang, disturbing her deep sleep. She groggily turned on the bedside lamp and answered the call. "Hello?" "Jemma, it's Jay." "Why are you calling so late?" She yawned. "I said I'd finish up and text you soon. I messaged but you were out like a light. So, I called, knowing you'd be snoozing." Jemma snapped awake. She hadn't expected Jay to sort things out so fast and arrange to leave the same night. "Jay... I didn't think you'd move this fast." "Have you packed?" "Not yet." "Pack your essentials, grab your passport and phone. My driver is on the way to pick you up. We're leaving tonight." "At this hour?" "Yes, be quick. The airport awaits." "Okay." Jay hung up abruptly, leaving Jemma startled. Jemma rubbed her temples, taking a deep sigh. Finally, she'd decided to escape the frustrating life she'd been living. She hastily got ready, packing her essential documents and belongings into a tote bag. Quietly, she opened the bedroom door, careful no
Sara entered the suite and found Eric on a call. Rushing to him, she seemed panicked, and as Eric noticed her, he quickly hung up the call.Sara grabbed his collar, questioning, "What do you want? Why are you doing this?"Eric smirked, gripping her wrists, "Relax. I haven't leaked those photos to the media or Yohan Dixon. I just sent them to you.""Why are you doing this, Eric? You promised not to expose anything if I came to you.""I won't reveal the truth of why you're here. Did you see the photos? That's the photo of both of us while having sex."Tears welled up in Sara's eyes, "Why are you toying with me, Eric?"Eric's warm smile turned sinister as he pushed her onto the bed. Removing his shirt, he gazed at her buttocks as if seeking a way to relieve his stress.After two hours…Sara rushed out of the elevator and accidentally bumped into Noah. Startled, she let out a gasp. "Whoa!!"Noah grinned, "Mom, you're in a hurry."Sara forced a smile, trying to hide her anxiety. "Hey, Jimm
It was a late night, raining outside. After three days away, Noah returned to the apartment, tired. He took off his blazer, threw it on the couch, and went to the kitchen. Turning on the lights, he opened the fridge, finding the food he'd left for Jemma untouched. Realizing she hadn't cooked or eaten in three days, he walked to the bedroom, knocked, and, receiving no reply, opened the door.Jemma was fast asleep on the bed. Noah went back to the kitchen, rolled up his sleeves, threw out the old food, and started cooking. The delightful aroma filled the house, eventually waking Jemma due to the cool breeze from the open window. She closed it, drew the curtains, and came out to drink water. Hearing kitchen noises, she suspected Noah's return, peeking in to find him cooking. The tempting smell made her hungry, but she went back to her room.After cooking, Noah brought the food to the bedroom. Finding Jemma lying with closed eyes, she quickly opened her eyes when he entered. Noah sat on t
Noah returned at midnight to find Jemma standing on the balcony, gazing at the rain, in the living room. He approached her, draping a warm coat over her shoulders. Jemma looked at him, feeling sad. His eyes were devoid of emotion, but upon noticing tears in Jemma's eyes, Noah smirked, "Missing him?"Jemma kept her gaze on the sky."He's heading to France tomorrow. Want to say goodbye?" Noah suggested.Jemma sadly shook her head. Noah smirked, lighting a cigarette, "Why? Scared of my threats, or he's just not into you anymore?""You won't need to threaten me anymore. I will have nothing to do with him," Jemma declared.Noah angrily tossed the cigarette aside and grabbed her hair. "Why don't you say you went to meet him today?""Yes, I went to meet him," Jemma admitted. Tears welled up in her eyes as she continued, "I went to explain why I didn't succeed in running away with him, why I didn't answer his calls, why I stopped going to the office."Noah shoved her, and she stumbled onto th