Perhaps I was hallucinating but it looks so real. I wanted to say something but no words escaped my lips despite me trying to talk.”I told you I will know if you are the cause of my mother's downfall. You deliberately called her there, and I saw you smiling, Emily," Aysel said and wished someone could come to my rescue right now before she would suck the life out of me.”Aysel doesn't have the guts to hurt me, right?" I asked myself inwardly but it was all a lie.I can see it right in front of me, just the kind of person Aysel is.“Let's see how you will eventually end up. I can't wait to hear the news of your death" Aysel said with a sinister smile and walked away.“My baby." I cried helplessly as tears escaped my amber eyes before the darkness loomed over me.* * *Beep... Beep... Beep.I flickered my eyes open only to see the faint blurry vision of a white ceiling.”She is waking up," I heard someone say, which made me close my eyes and open them again.Different questions flooded
LIAM'S POVI sat behind my desk, my eyes fixed on the door as I waited for Thierry to arrive. It's been three fucking days and there is no sign of Emily anywhere. I couldn't find her no matter how I searched.That night, I knew I was going to regret my action, but a part of me wished I could beg Emily to. However, my stupid ego and pride ruined everything.The lovemaking I had with Emily was still stuck in my brain, and when I entered the room only to see the torn dress on the floor and the rough bedsheet, memories from that night flooded in, and I lost it all.Emily didn't take the money I offered her because the money was transferred back to my account, nor did she take the car key.I thought if I let her go, I would forget about Emily's existence, but it's funny how the brain works. My whole thoughts are filled with her.I told Thierry to follow Emily wherever she was going, but he didn't follow Emily.If only she had taken the car I gave her, I would have been able to locate her,
EMILY'S POV“How come something like that happened and you couldn't call me Emily?" Chelsea yelled while I looked at her on the screen of my phone.If Chelsea is a cartoon character, I am sure smoke will be coming out of her nostrils and ears now.We were both on video call discussing when Chelsea asked me why I refused to call her back for the past four days. It was early in the morning when she messaged me. Fortunately, I was awake, and she suggested we switch to a video call on W******p.Clearing my throat, I blinked my eyes at Chelsea repeatedly with a puppy-like face, hoping this would bring a smile to her face, but Chelsea didn't even blink. She maintained her stoic expression.“I'm sorry Chelsea." I began and continued. “It was just because it slipped my mind. It's not as if we are fighting before I leave." I let her realize and Chelsea chimed in.“But I wish Liam didn't let you go, Emily. That Demon is heartless." She said, rubbing her forehead with frustration.“Did you think
A gentle tap on my cheek was what woke me up from my deep slumber. I yanked my head to my right side only to see I was sleeping on Vincent's shoulder, and I drooled all over his shirt.“Wake up, sleeping beauty," Vincent said, and I became embarrassed. I am sure my cheeks are flushed red by now and Vincent was just grinning, obviously enjoying this little drama play I am performing.“Are we already at the destination?" I asked Vincent, unsure of where we were.”Yes, sleeping beauty. We are at the destination, and the plane is about to land," Vincent murmured as he yawned softly.“Gosh!" I exclaimed, sitting upright. “I am not a sleeping beauty, Vee." ”Then maybe I should call you an ugly duckling." Vincent said, grinning. ”What do you think about that?" He asked, I had the urge to smack that annoying smirk off his face.”As if I would like that petty name. I am not ugly." I said fastening my seatbelt.“Ugly duckling," Vincent murmured, and I puffed my cheeks.“I hate you," I said, po
I woke up sweating hard from a nightmare. My forehead was glistening with beads of sweat which I rubbed off with the covers.It was a dream about my first death and the way Liam looked at me with disgust while Aysel had a triumphant look on her face.I quickly took out my phone and brought out the SIM card in it. I chew it in my mouth making sure it's well grinded.Getting down from the bed, I wore the slippers beside the bedpost and walked inside the bathroom.After spitting out the chewed SIM card, I look at my reflection in the mirror.“Breathe Emily. You will be okay" I said aloud, rubbing my stomach.I can't believe there is no bulge yet but I am still glad a life is growing inside me.”Mummy will take care of you, sweet," I assured my baby and took the toothbrush and toothpaste.Thirty minutes later, I was back in my room putting on a short jean skirt and a blouse. I wasn't planning to use heavy make-up since I will be at home today and I don't know anyone here in Spain.Knock!I
I checked my email contact and found Dad's contact number there. My eyes were fixated on the screen of my phone but I found it hard to press on father contact and dial his number.It's not even been up to a week since I left Los Angeles and yet, Father is already trying to get in touch with me. Only one question plagued my mind. Could it be that Dad already knew that I divorced Liam, or did Liam talk to him about our divorce?Liam told me to cut ties with his father and I doubt he already told Dad.Clearing my throat, I summoned up courage and pressed on the dial number. The line began to ring and I felt my heart skip a beat as the ringing tone intensified.“Hello," I heard Dad's voice booming through the speaker of the phone, but I was hesitant to say anything.”Hello," Dad repeated, and only then was I snapped out of my trance."Dad," I said, my voice trailing off as I fought back the lump at the back of my throat.”It's me, Emily," I croaked, trying hard to fight back my tears, but
Liam's POVThierry got down from the car hastily the moment he parked the car at the parking lot. He walked briskly around the car to the passenger seat before pulling the door open. It has been a tiring day and there is still no sign of Emily. I already believe she disappeared or left the country, which I wasn't aware of.However, what got me puzzled was the fact that no one could locate her, not even Rylan, who was such an expert at finding people.The only information I was given was that Emily was seen at the airport, but the agent refused to disclose any information related to where she was or the flight she took.“Sir, do I need to get the second car prepared for tomorrow?" Theirry asked and I didn't even know where the anger came from.Is he mocking me that we will have to go again in search of Emily?Turning to face him, I knew whatever I was going to say would break him a bit, but I didn't stop myself. Up ”You couldn't even locate her, and you dare ask me if I could go out w
LIAM'S POVI clenched my jaw so hard and I almost heard a crack in my jaw before I decided to loosen up. Whatever Aysel said passed by my ears like a whooshing sound. It was more of a whisper than an actual word. I raked my hand through my hair, while Aysel looked at me as if I was her dessert, too bad that I don't even feel any connection towards her.“Why aren't you saying anything, Liam? I just told you I miss you," Aysel repeated like a frenzy child.She licked her lips seductively and tried to remove the towel wrapped around her body and that was when I lost it all.Abruptly, I closed the distance between us and gripped her by her shoulder. I expected her to cower in fear but instead, she moaned loudly as if I just did something sinful to her.Swallowing back the saliva at the back of my throat, I parted my lips while Aysel looked at me with her doe-like face.“Who allowed you to come in here in the first place?" I asked in a cold tone, my voice reverberating through the walls
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