EMILY'S POV"Okay, thanks for having me here, Emily," Chelsea said as she threw herself on the couch, her legs sprawled out. "Feel at home babe. Thanks for taking care of him." I said and took the Chelsea bag from the floor.Chelsea yawned softly and I already guessed that she was hungry. "Xavier already has a special place in my heart," Chelsea said in between her smile.I winked at her before taking my bag alongside the Chelsea bag.However, Xavier, who was sitting on the couch, suddenly took out a piece of paper from his bag."Mummy" Xavier drawled out in his weak voice."Yes, baby," I replied and opened my arms wide for him to come in. He always has something to say whenever he calls me that way."See this," Xavier said and showed me the paper."We have a parent and teacher meeting on Thursday, and I want Daddy to come," Xavier said and my heart skipped a beat, ears ringing because I didn't expect him to say that.Chelsea had the same expression as me, and she came to my rescue.
EMILY'S POVI drive to Liam's company after leaving Xavier's school and inform the teacher about how Xavier's classmates are actually trying to cheat him because he doesn't have a father.What got me puzzled was when his homeroom teacher told me a man had already come to meet him and this man claimed to be Xavier's friend. When she gave the description, it aligned with Vincent at first, but then I didn't think Vincent would come to Xavier school without informing me."I actually thought it was his Dad at First Miss Emily" I recalled what the teacher said, causing a deep frown to marred my face as I parked the car in the company parking lot.I got down from the car and took my bag with me as I made my way upstairs. I took the elevator to Liam's office. The elevator door opened and I walked out after greeting the receptionist. The weather forecast already revealed the probability of rain falling today.With my umbrella still inside my bag, I get into my office room and spot Liam in his
EMILY'S POVFor a second, I could breathe well because I actually thought I was dreaming right now. I mean, how could Liam be reading my novel.My hands itched, and I decided to take a stroll towards what he was reading, my mouth fell open when I saw he also dropped a comment on almost every chapter, and not only that, the account he was using was actually my best reader. He has been following my books for the past six years and yet I didn't even pay more attention to him because I thought guys aren't the type to get invested in online novels.He knew I was writing comics but I never imagined him reading one of them.I shut the laptop and placed it in the nearest table drawer before closing the drawer back. I took the small piece of clothing off the hanger and used it to cover his legs. Looking at his full eyelashes and brows, knots form in my stomach. He looked so beautiful even in his sleep.After making sure the cloth covered him, I wanted to leave but I felt a hand catch my wrist.
EMILY'S POV My hands clenched into a fist when I realized it was actually Aysel who came in and she was coming towards me intending to know who was inside where I came from. The girl is so persistent and annoying. She even has the guts to show herself in front of me. Really? "So you are still here acting like his slave after all after Father promised to give you his own company. I heard you are going to become the CEO so what are you still doing here?" Aysel asked, trying to walk past me in her high heels but I stopped her with my hand stretched out. "You should receive a reply for the stupid words you just uttered, don't you think so?" I asked her and she scoffed, her eyes belittling me. "I am not his slave but you should be ashamed he is not even looking at you. I thought you said you guys were going to marry soon," I asked Chelsea, and her eyes seemed to flutter a bit before she finally relaxed. "Yes," she said as she took a step back away from me. "We would have gotten m
EMILY'S POV"I already told Thierry to take your car home, I will take you home myself"No. This must be some sort of joke because why would Liam tell me he already told someone else to take my car home.Now, he is volunteering to take me home when he has a place to go to. Aysel is probably waiting for him in the hotel room with red underwear."I don't tell you to do that" I began, placing the coffee back on the table."It's heavy outside Emily. Just come with me when the rain is a little bit heavy." Liam said and took a sip from the coffee."Stop acting as if you have the right over me without telling me first about your plan," I said, my voice rising as I clenched my hand."I won't apologize for that." He said without any remorse. "I never told you to. I said you shouldn't do that again without my consent." I said and looked at him straight."Drink the coffee and let me know when you are ready to leave" Liam said and stood up to leave the room."I thought you needed to be in a plac
AYSEL'S POV It's been over six hours I have been in the hotel room but there was still no sign of him. At first, I had a doubt that he hadn't seen my message, but I was a little confused that Emily might have hidden the paper from Liam. I took my phone from the bedside and dialled Liam's number, but he didn't pick up. I called his line several times before dropping the phone back on the bed. Liam is not coming, and he already sees the message, which is why he is ignoring my calls. If only there was anything I could say to make him realize Emily is nothing but a slut but there was no way for me to do that. He believed her over me and showed care towards her compared to when we were even together. My phone buzzed, and I checked who sent the text. My cheeks heated up when I saw Liam's name flashed across the scene. I clicked on it and checked the content of the text. "When the rain stops falling, you should go home" I read the text out loud and chuckled in shock. I dropped
LIAM'S POVA smirk graced my lips when I remembered the way Emily acted today at the office. I was a little bit suspicious that she already read the letter Aysel left behind, but she proved me right by telling me that I had a place to go. My car key jingled in my hand while my eyes trailed to her room window. I will only leave until she turns off the light that shows she is about to sleep.A slow love music played gently while the rain already stopped falling. I know Xavier is not at home but I have been looking forward to meeting him again at the school. It's going to be a surprise if I show up as his father but I sincerely want to treat him well because I was absent during his birth.The guilt won't stop eating me up unless Emily forgives me, which I doubt she will. She is so stubborn and hardly lets go of grudges, which was a trait I didn't notice until she suddenly left when I told her.I still regret that moment now, and the guilt is still there, beating me every day, reminding
LIAM'S POVI stood outside the school, adjusting my tie, and it felt as if I had been doing that since. Chelsea is not going to bite me but I wondered what Xavier would think if he saw me. I took a deep breath, smoothing out my crisp white shirt and tailored black pants. My eyes scanned the entrance, and I flashed a confident smile as I stepped inside.The school's corridors were buzzing with parents and teachers, all chatting and laughing. I made my way to the meeting room; on my way, I spotted Xavier's classroom, and Chelsea was no longer with her. She must have probably gone there to represent Emily since she is not here. She should have told me or lied that she needed to go somewhere, which was why she asked for a day's leave. But Emily did not do that. She prefers to keep the truth from me. Remembering Xavier's bright smile when I occasionally watched him from afar brought out a surge of pride in me.I walked away from his classroom and entered the conference room. The moment
EMILY'S POVI watched as Thierry got inside the car with Liam. I would have chosen to stay beside him throughout the ride but I came with my car and I would need to take it along. I brought out my phone from my bag and dialled Chelsea's number."Hello, bab,." I said when Chelsea picked up."Yes, love," Chelsea replied. "What is it? Why does your voice sound tired?" She quickly added, noticing the change in my tone."Nothing much but I think I will need your help again," I said and continued. "I am actually going to come home late so I don't know if you will be able to take Xavier up from school. I already texted his homeroom teacher that I wouldn't be at home, so they shouldn't bother taking me home," I explained.Though Chelsea will still be angry even if I didn't tell her much, the truth is she is about to get married to the love of her life so she needs to spend more time with her heart robe."No problem. Make sure you tell me everything when you are back." Chelsea said and I answ
EMILY'S POVTwo hours later, I was done correlating the data. Liam is actually helpful and he actually did most of the work. I can boldly say I will be able to do this easily all thanks to him for helping me out.I called John to come and take the result I had already compiled into the file folder as a soft copy. "Can you at least let me go and print out the files?" I asked but Liam was actually against the idea.He hasn't let me go since and I think he is enjoying this. I wasn't in the mood to banter words with him so I let him go."Why can't he do that for you? Your personal secretary, I mean," Liam said but what he didn't know is that John was not my personal secretary but someone who was supposed to assist me. Though I am still his boss, both in and outside of the company premises, I still want him to be free in the company until I learn from him."I wish to do it myself. Thanks got your help." I said and tried to stand up but Liam held me down by placing his hand on my waist."
EMILY'S POVLiam came again to visit me and I doubt he will even get tired of this. He is a CEO, for crying out and if we are spotted together, there will be problems because not everyone will love our Union and most people don't even know we were divorced in the past.Linda called me this morning and tried to express herself about how she misses me. One other thing she mentioned is that she wishes Liam and I were actually together.I mean, she is so honest and keeps telling me that the chemistry between us actually clicked. Just see that; she is literally the best girl any man would want because she can see through People.Shaking the thought off my mind, I walked towards Liam and sat down in front of him."What is it again?" I asked in an irritating voice because if care is not taken I will get accustomed to Liam's presence in the office room."You can keep doing whatever you want. I just want to keep on watching you," Liam said with a playful grin on his lips and I swallowed hard.
AYSEL'S POVI thought Dad would reach out to me but he didn't. I was even more surprised when I didn't receive any call from Dad though I was planning to go back home this week.I called Mum and tried to explain what had happened to him but Mum told me he already told Father she would be coming back from her trip today.I could only hope she would be back now because it's already been an hour.I called Mum's number and put the phone on speaker."Hello Mum," I said to the phone."You should have begged him when he told you to. Why didn't you stall it back then." Mum's angry voice boomed through the speaker and I have a feeling that this is bad news.She doesn't have to spell it out for me to know that father didn't change his mind."I talk to him but you know his words are always the final say. He told me you have to keep being a good girl while he will watch you for the next five months." Mother said, her voice laced with frustration."This is why I told you not to steal too much from
EMILY'S POVOn getting home, Xavier's school bus came just in time. The guards opened the door while I took Xavier with me inside. He sat on the couch silently watching a cartoon on the iPad in his hand.I took out my clothes and dipped myself inside the bathtub, washing myself."I don't want to see you getting hurt because of what happened. Please make sure you are happy even if you are planning out your revenge on Emily" I recalled Chelsea's words which brought a smile to my face.But why do I still feel empty, as if I haven't done anything? Because after what Aysel did, she is still living fine.However, it's not how it was in the past because she could no longer live the lavish lifestyle.My phone rang and talked of the devil, it was actually Aysel calling. Now, let's hear what the bitch has to say. I picked up the call and put it on speaker while I continued to wash myself."Hello," Aysel said, her voice breaking through the speaker. "So you think I wouldn't know you are trying
EMILY'S POV"No. I don't think I can let you go that quick," Liam said and walked towards me.I wanted to take a step back but then it was too late to even leave when he was looking at me like that. "Don't touch me," I said and he stopped."Now I'm hurt," Liam said in a dramatic tone and all I could do was smile."I will get going then," I said ready to leave."I got you this." He said and gave me a Lily flower. I wanted to laugh at him at first but then I realized Liam knew what he was doing.I had to hate the rose bouquet after what the stalker did by sending a rose bouquet every time. This is part of the reason I hated it because it has been filled up with a bad memory of this stalker."I don't want to take it from you," I said and tried not to stare at him too much.Black fits him perfectly compared to any other colour."Oh, you don't like Lily right?" Liam said with no offence."I got you this too" Liam replied and opened the car only to bring out a peony bouquet.When he saw th
EMILY'S POV"I will give you the necklace at the right time, Emily. I love the way it fits your neck Perfectly." Liam said and I wanted to smile right now but I swallowed it back. He should keep trying, maybe things will work out between us."I didn't tell you that I don't know how to get a necklace for myself," I said and stood in front of father office room."I didn't know I was the only man who could give you that because how did you know?" He asked and I wish I could run away right now."Well, Chelsea told me," I lied and he looked at me as if he could read through my lie."Why do I not find your answer convincing." He said and I quickly walked past him."I don't care about your opinion," I said and knocked on the door slightly. "Welcome, Liam," He said and Liam offered a bow. We walked towards the couch to sit down. I didn't bother to sit beside him and father seems to have seen what I am up to."I should have come to meet you straight, Father, but I wanted to see Emily first,"
EMILY'S POV"What are you doing here?" I asked Liam because I didn't expect him to find him in my personal office room this morning.And today at that. It's not that the thought hasn't crossed my mind but coming this early is what I didn't expect.I have been meaning to go to Liam's office room to question him about the necklace today but when I called Ms Linda, she told me no one had spotted Liam this morning.But now, he showed up in my office room, wearing a shirt that exposed part of his muscular chest."What do you think? I came to see how you are coping in your new office room. Also, to check if you miss me or not," he replied, and I should have expected that reply.Good that he even came because I have been wanting to ask about the necklace from him."Suit yourself but there is no coffee or tea for you Liam" I said but before he could reply, a knock came from the door."Come in" I said and one of the staff came in. I already forgot her name but she is working in the sales depar
LIAM'S POV"Oh, you wish?" He replied, his voice hoarse and dead. I wonder if he is even eating well.The prosecutor excused us while Thierry was still outside waiting at the door."What is it that you have to say?" I asked as I adjusted my tie around my neck. "Do you think it's all over if you keep me here?" He asked like a loser."I thought you like this place, isn't that why you refuse to say anything?" I retorted but that didn't seem to work because he smiled."You don't really know who you are dealing with Liam. Where did you keep my boys?" He inquired and I could see a hint of fear in his eyes and curiosity."Is that why you call me here? I am actually a busy man and I have a place to go right now" I said, ready to leave but I heard a light thud on the table."Emily," Andrew called, not saying anything more as he looked at me with a smirk on his face.And that one name made me stop but I didn't let the weakness show. I am more of a pro when it comes to hiding my emotions."If I