Chapter 4 Who Is He?

Emma drove crazily.

For the whole drive, she never lifted her foot from the gas.

She still had the terror of that man following her. His cold and dark voice still lingered in her mind.

Her whole body quivered, feeling a massive stroke about the disaster she just survived.

First, she tried to save a helpless guy but it was a trap.

Second, suffered to be raped, she murdered the raper.

Third, in order to escape, she ran the car on his partner.

All the past years, she was always a good girl with a happy life. Yet tonight, these nightmares were destined to follow her.

Filled with hot tears in her eyes, her sight was getting blurred and finally. Finally she noticed a safe spot, a petrol station where a few people were present.

Parked her car at the side, she looked down at her phone.

There were multiple reminders of her task, most of which was from Jacob, the love of her life.

Her eyes stung from the pain, and so did her whole body. During this critical emotional turmoil, she eagerly needed to hear his voice.

Emma immediately called him and he picked on the first ring.

“Hey darling, you’re late for my wish…” He complained, not knowing the delicacy of Emma’s emotions.

“Ja...Jacob…” Emma choked, and Jacob responded worriedly at once.

“Emma… What’s wrong?” He sounded anxious.

"Could you come to take me?" She requested with sobbing, which immediately caught his attention.

“Tell me where you are, I'll be there soon.” His caring voice made her eyes watery again, and Emma could even hear him take the key and come out without hesitation.

Taking several deep breaths, she told him her location and then leaned back on the seat waiting for his arrival. While looking at the desolate night outside, she couldn't help but burst into tears.

After knowing the dark incident that happened to her, would Jacob cherish her as always?

She had no answer.

****

A Week Later

Emma was lying on the patient bed sleeping peacefully, when she heard her door open slowly.

Reluctantly, she opened her eyes but it was too dark for her to see clearly.

A tall silhouette walked in the shadow, making her hold her breath.

The shadow moved slowly and silently, closing the distance between him and her.

With the swift movements, Emma already sensed who this could be.

It was him! He was coming to kill her!

Emma tried to open her mouth to shout for help but then suddenly her neck was gripped in a harsh and painful grip squeezing her windpipe.

“I am going to destroy you.” A roar came and then the dark eyes and evil sight of the man came into her view making her scream from fear.

“Ahhhhh!”

Panting heavily, Emma opened her eyes while heading her hands instantly to check her neck. There was no grip on it but her throat felt so dry, dry like a bone.

She grabbed the water bottle from the side table and gulped it down hurriedly.

It took her a moment to realize that she was in the hospital now, safe and healed.

That night, after Emma told everything to Jacob, he took her to the police station. The police promised they would catch the fugitives and bring him to justice.

Troubled by that horrible night, Emma couldn't sleep well after that. Jacob advised her to go to the hospital and take a good rest.

Emma felt so grateful to have such a nice fiance. In the last few days, Jacob had always stayed with her, giving her comfort and support.

"Emma, it's not your fault."

“Darling, you're safe now."

"Emma, I love you. And I'll always be here."

Those were the words he would repeat the most to her now, again and again, trying to convince her all the bad things had passed away.

Even after he knew all the truth that she was raped, and that she killed someone, Jacob didn't show any trace of disgust or impatience.

He loved her like always, and even more than before.

“Hey, you’re awake…” Hearing from Jacob, all of her worries disappeared.

He just entered the room and looked at her with a smile. Noticing the obvious tiredness on her face, he came to hug her tenderly.

“You're safe now, darling." He kissed her forehead gently and blinked at her, "I have good news for you."

His hug was so warm that Emma immediately relaxed. She looked up and asked, "What is it?"

"Inspector Ryan just informed me that the man who escaped the jail that night was arrested." He held her more tightly as she was trembling again.

"Also, he received Capital punishment by law, which means in a month he would be hanged to death.”

"His name is Henry Ford, the cruel leader of the Mafia gang. You did the right thing, Emma." He comforted her while looking into her eyes firmly.

"Henry Ford?" Emma murmured in a shivering voice. The man was going to be executed, which meant she didn't have to worry about being retaliated against by him in the future.

The last shadow wrapped her heart finally dissipated, and Emma wept out loud with joy in Jacob's arms.

“Emma, he deserves this. You're really safe now." Jacob gently patted her on the back in solace.

"What about my parents, Jacob?” Emma suddenly asked nervously, as she didn't tell them about that night, in case they would be worried.

“Don’t worry, as you had requested, Inspector Roger has kept his promise. They would know nothing.” Jacob wiped her tears carefully and gave her a warm smile.

"But there's another good thing for them to know soon. " He took something out of his pocket.

As soon as she noticed what it was, Emma widened her eyes while covering her mouth, tears gathering again in her eyes.

"Emma darling, will you still marry me?" He looked at her, with all his love and sincerity.

“Yes, I will.” Emma nodded with happy tears, looking back into his eyes firmly.

With his presence beside her, Emma could survive from anything.

***

THREE YEARS LATER

“Good Morning, Mrs. Adams.”

“Morning kids.” Emma gave a bright smile to everyone while greeting them back, and started her class as usual.

After knowing Steven was executed, Emma restarted her life with the help and support of Jacob.

With her hard work, she had become a qualified teacher in Staten land. Two years ago, she and held the wedding ceremony with Jacob Adams, and now they were planning to have their baby.

Her life came back on the track of happiness again.

After class, Emma was heading back to her office. However, a group of students gathered around at the door, staring at something with curiosity while discussing excitedly.

"Wow! That sculpted face, he's a work of genius!"

"And look at his perfect build, the exquisite suit fits him so well! It must be custom-made."

"What a rare handsome man! I really want to know him."

The girls lowered their voice a little as she approached. Emma intentionally coughed to let the crowd apart, and then saw a tall silhouette there, with his back to her.

Somehow, that back felt familiar to her, so was his aura.

Next second, as if feeling her gaze, the man turned, showing her his face.

Frozen in her place, all the forgotten moments from the past started to reappear in front of Emma's eyes.

The man’s eyes rested on Emma and his lips arc slightly, giving a chill in her spine.

The same feeling she felt exactly three years ago. That feeling she would never forget.

It's Henry Ford! He's back!