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Chapter 31
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2022-03-20 18:21:29Emily Warner
I felt a blinding pain in my head as I slowly tried to open my eyes, everything in my sight was blurry. I rub my eyes to finally make sense of my surrounding to see an old man sitting in front of me. I looked around to see a place much similar to the FBI questioning rooms I’ve seen in movies.“Hello Emily Warner, is it?” He says in a friendly voice as I see a file with my name on it.“It looks like you probably have my whole biography on my hand. Are all files supposed to be so small?” I ask, being thoroughly unimpressed by the one page file in front of me.“No, they are actually around 10 pages long. You seriously have had nothing going on in your life ever. I actually double checked the file and asked my assistant where are the other-““Okay I get it!” I say with gritted teeth.“Like I actually felt a little sad.” This son of a bitch, “Now back to why you are here.” He says making me sit up straight.“I haRelated chapters
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Emily Warner“I am sorry but is ignoring me really the going to solve anything?” I ask for the tenth time as we walk to my apartment. It was 9 pm. They kept me at the headquarters for a few hours almost boring me into keeping my mouth shut.Finally, after asking billions of unnecessary questions, Frank asked Lucas to drop me home and make sure I am in a safe environment.But Lucas was mad at me, like really mad. He is acting as if he doesn’t even know me. I guess I might have crossed a big line here but I don’t know how to make things right now.“Fine! Don’t talk to me, I am crazy I’ll talk to myself…..Lucas please just listen to me.” I say as I pull his big arm, trying to make him stop as he opens my apartment door.“Why should I listen to you? Not like you ever listen to me.” He says in tone which makes the hair on the back of my neck stand.“I am sorry-““No, you are not. Since the minute I met you, I’ve been warning
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Emily Warner“So are you going to find me a man?” I ask him as I laugh.“No but just how to maybe end up with the right guy because let’s face it, you run towardstrouble. Hank and then me, it’s like you can’t seem to fall for a man that’s normal.” He jokes making me laugh, the tension in the air goes away as I switch on my phone quickly.“So I will tell you which guy to approach and how to identify what they want and what their intentions are regarding you. Of course, we will work a little on your self-esteem and help you grow.”“Help me grow?” I ask him as I raise my eyebrows, “What’s that supposed to mean?”“Well, you know when a guy doesn’t treat you with respect and doesn’t treat you the way you would want him to treat you? Are you with me?” He asks as he speaks slowly as if I am too stupid to understand him.“Yeah, I am with you.”“So instead of trying to manipulate him into treat you well, you leave immediatel
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Emily Warner“I feel like we should reconsider Paris.” I say as we scroll through online dating profiles. Lucas was surprised when he learnt I haven’t tried online dating and laughed unnecessarily loudly when I said I wanted to find love in the old fashioned way.I was about to argue with him but then he asked me ‘where has that ever gotten you’ rendering all my arguments shut.I hate how well he knows me.“Emily, I cancelled the tickets two days ago, its done now, move on.” He says as swipes left for the umpteenth time.“What the hell? That’s the third cute guy you rejected!?” I yell when I realize he hasn’t swiped right even once.“Well, cuteness works with casual things, not when you want something permanent.” I finally breathe out as he swipes right on the first guy.“Okay once you go out with him, half an hour into the date I will approach you like we are colleagues or something so you can tell me how he date is goi
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Emily Warner“Lucas.” I say, making him groan as without a warning, he buries his head in my neck making each and every hair on my body stand.“Don’t forget me, okay?” He mutters as I feel him peppering a few kisses on my neck, “It is killing me to even think of another man touching you.” My head falls back as the pleasurably assault on my neck and chest continue as his hands pull my hips into his, making me feel his body heat.“I am still yours, Lucas.” I say as he looks up at me with so many emotions in his beautiful eyes.“You are so beautifully innocent, raw, passionate, kind... you are everything I can never be. Just remember even after I leave, don’t try to change your appearance or yourself at any point. Yes, you are terrifying, sometimes strange and beautiful. Something not everyone knows how tolove.” He says as I feel tears welling in my eyes.I always thought I was unlovable, I felt like I’ve manipulated my way into ma
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Emily Warner“When we were on the brink of our breakup, we used to have a lot of arguments, so once when I told him that I am mad at him, he said ‘no, you are mad at yourself.’ I was like ‘fair enough’ and then we broke up.” I tell him about my last break up and he just shakes his head while parking the car.“I asked you what the time is but okay.” He says as he gets out of the car and opens the door for me.“Why am I wearing a dress? I usually wear a funny t-shirt, it a great way to keep a conversation going.” I ask him and he pursues his lip, not wanting to answer because he know he’ll end up hurting my feelings.I feel like he does that a lot.In his defense, literally anything can make me cry.On big events or days, I have to pre-cry so I don’t end up getting overwhelmed and bursting into tears at the worst moment.These are just a few techniques I have developed over the years.“Okay, so he’ll be here soon
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Emily Warner“So what brings you to the dating sites?” I ask trying to change the subject.“Just trying to get to meet new people, I guess.” He says as the waiter comes in to take the order.I remember Carter telling me that’s code for a guy when he wants to have casual sex. But Jacob said on the dating profile that he was looking for someone to date?“So, what do you do?’ I ask as the waiter leaves after taking our order.“I am a lawyer but I am also a part time scuba instructor.” He says nicely but it wasn’t the same anymore.“I know a lawyer joke.” I say as I was about to tell him one.“Yeah I hear a lot of those.” He interrupts, probably not wanting to hear the lawyer joke, as he laughs along a little too just to be polite.Wow this is so awkward, but still won’t be in my top ten worst dates.This goes on for a while as I could feel myself almost ready to get up and just run away. Every minute passi
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Emily Warner“Oh my god! Mom!” I say as I hug her, “How long have you guys been standing here?” I ask as I hug her and she smiles and I see my father standing behind her.“Just 15 minutes, the security guard said you are not at home so we have to wait.” She says and I nod as I feel nervousness creeping inside me.Carter was at home.“Where were you?” She asked me as she embraced my hair. “Uh-““On a date probably.” My father jokes laughing at his own joke. I flash them a sheepish smile as I lead them in my building to my apartment.My mother is an angel, my father is… well… not an angel.I wouldn’t say that he bullied me, but he likes making fun of me, he enjoys making jokes and laughing at my expense.I played with my fingers as the elevator rode up, I wish Lucas wasn’t at home, I have no idea how I would explain his presence in my apartment.“Sorry to show up unannounced but we haven’t talked in a month, w
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Emily Warner“Wow, I guess I finally figured out why Emily has such a big problem with confidence. When your own father doesn’t believe in you, why would you expect anyone else to?” Lucas says out of nowhere, stunning me as my mom’s face lights up.“Yes exactly! You are right. I’ve been telling her father this for years now. The only reason she makes jokes about herself and has such a self-deprecating personality is because of how she was treated at home. He thinks it’s funny to have her sit in front of him and pick apart each and every thing about her that he finds faulty. He thought that would help her.” My mom says, almost getting emotional.No one listens to her.“I can understand Mrs. Warner. I think your daughter, despite of all these comments and constant criticism has grown up to be a wonderful woman.” Lucas says as he holds my mother’s hand as she nods, holding back a few tears.“So what do you do? What’s your name? Why are you h
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Emily Warner“I am happy to know that he has talked about me. I can’t wait to meet him after so many months. I miss him so much.” I say normally but the sadness in my tone is audible.“Hello sweetheart.” I feel a hand snake around my waist and a head rests on the nape of my neck, pulling me into a very familiar hug. My breathing stops as my nose inhales the masculine scent I was acquainted with.I scream a little out of joy as I turn around and jump into his arms, wrapping my legs around him as I hear people laughing around me. I hear Lucas chuckle as his hand caresses my hair, hugging me tighter.I break the hug a little to look at his handsome face that I missed for so long. I lay a soft kiss on his lips as he smiles at me before setting me down and greeting the rest of his family.I feel like my heart was going to explode with the amount of happiness that I was experiencing right now. I look around to see Jake and Danika smiling at me, knowingly
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Emily Warner“I don’t understand why we are having this celebration.” I say as I pout, wanting to go home and watch a few movies and then fall asleep on my couch.“I thought you would be excited for Christmas!” Jake says as he takes a seat next to me while munching on a few candy canes.“What’s there to be excited? Everyone is here with their boyfriends, families and babies. I am here alone.” I whine as he pats my back in a feeble attempt to console me. Jake and I have grown really close, because apart from Mary, he is the only one I can talk to about the real situation going on with Lucas.Also, because Lucas can’t really risk putting my life in danger so he communicates updates through Jake, who in turn lets me know if he safe or not.“By the way, I was thinking of doing something.” I tell Jake who nods his head. “Like a hobby?”“It can be one if I am successful.” I say and he stops mid-way of his eating and gives me a look. “What c
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Emily Warner“So who were all of these other kids you grew up with? Are you still in touch with them?” I ask him excitedly.“Yeah, all of them are like my siblings. We meet for Christmas, thanksgiving and all the big holidays.”“Oh my god. That’s awesome.” I say, surprised at how happy his childhood memories were. When you hear the word orphan, it somehow has such a negative connotation.“Yeah, all of them come to meet Mrs. Carter with their kids and spouses, I always go alone. It’s a running joke that I am going to be a bitter old bachelor.” He says, making me laugh a little at the thought.“So do they know what you do? Are you in touch with them on a regular basis.” I ask him, as I feel my head almost exploding with the number questions in my head.“They know I work in the army, but I manage internal operation. And to answer you second question, they are all busy with their own jobs and family, but if we call each other we talk
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Emily Warner“So did you have a heart to heart chat with you boyfriend?” I tease him when I enter the kitchen and see him making some coffee.I could really use a cup of hot coffee. Last night, Danika and I drank a lot as I told her a lot of things about Lucas.“Ha-ha hilarious. But yes, we did talk through lot of things.” He says as he hands me a cup of coffee. I smile and feel happiness when I realize he made a cup for me too.“So did you guys come to a mutual understanding?” I ask as my lips curved into a little smile.“Yeah we both agreed that he is an asshole and I am a jerk.” He says, making me raise my eyebrows. It’s funny when two men argue over childish things.“That’s seems like a grown up thing to do. I am proud of you too.” I say as he flashes me one of his heart melting smiles before sipping on his coffee.Ugh this man is too gorgeous.Imagine waking up to this Adonis every day.“So you met
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Emily WarnerI leave the room, completely dressed, after my long phone call with Mary where she explained what Socrates, Odyssey and Olympus is. And also, of course a few thoughts on Lucas.As I exited my room, trying to pull my black dress down as it kept riding up my thick thighs, annoying the hell out of me. This is why I don’t like wearing bodycon dresses, they are so uncomfortable but it does look pretty when I suck my tummy in so…“Hey- why are you wearing your shoes?” I ask him as I look at him standing near the door with keys in his hands.“I am taking you there with me. I’ll leave, once you meet Danika.” He says and just heads out of the door, leaving no room for argument.“I can manage myself okay?!” I say as I follow him, closing the door behind me. “No you can’t.”“Why? Because I am a woman and I am wearing revealing clothes. Let me tell you something Danika and I are fully capable of...”“No sweetheart. Danika is
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Emily WarnerI head back home after sitting in the coffee shop and reading a book for three hours, finally when I realized it was six, I decided to head home. According to Lucas, I was on my lunch date with Jacob, obviously I was lying to get a reaction out of him.So I decided to torture him more by making it seem like I spent almost 4-5 hours on this date with Jacob, which would be an indication that things are going well.I am enjoying being in power when it comes to Lucas, I wish I took Mary’s advice sooner. I could have avoided a lot of confusion. After our little session last night, I could see that he wasn’t happy with the fact that I was going out with Jacob again, his face was sullen but if I have to be honest, he deserves it.If he wants me, he should ask me.Thankfully my mom and dad decided to leave and didn’t wait for me as I got enjoy my time with my mom. I was nervous about my father insulting me or mocking me because most
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Emily Warner“Also if you don’t mind, since we have ended things between us on such good note, you might leave soon and last night, my mother interrupted us…” I say shyly looking down at the floor, drawing circles with my fingers.“Yes?” He asks, as I see him anticipating my next words. “You know-“ I say too embarrassed to say the whole thing.“Emily, sweetheart, you have to speak up. I don’t want to make assumptions.” He groans as he stares at my completely red face now.This is so embarrassing, but I have to take charge.I get up from my seat and walk towards him, I see him sitting up straighter, not knowing what my next move could possibly be. I put legs on either of his side and I sit on his lap, making his hands go around my waist to stop me from falling.“I will miss this, us… you.” I say as I look into his deep black eyes, I squirm a little when I feel his grip on my waist tightening.I move my hips around a little on
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Emily WarnerI came home after two hour chat with Mary. I felt like I finally met someone who understands me and doesn’t look at me with pity in her eyes, she knows exactly what I am talking about and where I am coming from.She made me jot down points on a notepad because I would for sure forget them, I was surprised at how predictable I am. I kept telling her that Lucas would never get jealous and he would see through my tactics. But she laughed at me and said that I don’t know how men work.I still think I should warn Lucas once before I start the plan that Mary laid out for me so carefully. I hate how connected I am to him, I don’t want to make him feel bad.But Mary was very stern with me and said that I have to hold my ground if I want to give Lucas a taste of his own medicine. She said he can’t go around playing with me.But still… he is such a sweet guy…“Lucas!” I call him out as I drop my keys and phone on the coffee ta
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Emily Warner“Emily, you are here finally. Elizabeth has been looking all- Woah you are crying?” Nathan says as he looks around not knowing what to do, “You know what, let me call Elizabeth.”“Actually Nathan I’ll deal with her. I know why she is crying.” My eyebrows raise as I see Jake smiling at me as he leads me inside, “Her cat- umm- her cat-““Is sad, like depressed and there are apparently no cat therapist so I called the-“ I complete Jake’s sentence but Nathan just looked at me with raised eyebrows, not buying my awesome story.“How about this? I’ll come back to you in half an hour when you have a better story prepared?” He asked me in a serious tone.“Yes boss, I can do that.” I say as I salute him for some reason and he laughs before walking away.I get nervous around Nathan, he is my best friend’s husband but he is my boss first.“Emily, I know you are really emotional right now but you can’t tell Elizabethan a
