“What is your name?”Shoving away the camera to one of his men, Henry stepped straight toward the detective who was tied to the chair and was terrified by Henry’s power.“Uhmm.. Brook Lance… My name is Brook…” The man stuttered frightened.“Brook, do you love your life?” Henry questioned, his hand pressed on one of his shoulders giving him a fair idea of his strength.“Yes…” Brook looked at him in desperation.“So then, you’ll do what I say… And I’ll grant you your life back…``Henry spoke viciously and instantly Brook nodded his head even when he had no idea what he wanted from him.“Take those pictures to Marcella, but hide my address from her…” Henry spoke and Brook immediately nodded his head in agreement.“I’ll do whatever you say, Sir… Please, let me go…”Henry stepped away satisfied with his fear and obedience.“Let him go.”He ordered his men and then walked inside the villa, and back to Emma.He noticed the maid walking to Emma’s room with the tray of food and he stopped her.
Henry opened his mouth to ask Emma about her health, but he remained quiet when he noticed her ignoring Henry all the flight.The only reason for him to bring Emma with him during her bad state of health was that he has no trust in his father, Brayn Cooper.He was afraid that once he will distance Emma from him and leave her alone.The next moment, his father would attack Emma and hurt her.He can't let anyone hurt her except for him.He remained at his place, his gaze on Emma.But whenever Emma moved he would always avert his eyes not letting her see his concern.Because deep down he knew she would only be disgusted by his concern and not happy at all.When they reached the hotel in Mexico, Henry’s guard was already there to receive him.Leon looked surprised to see Emma accompanying his boss.He has heard how Emma tried to kill Henry and was even partially successful but then Henry was rescued by Bradley failing Emma’s efforts completely.“Sir, the men are already in the conference
SPAIN :Emma was still not sure of Henry’s words until the plane landed in Spain and the pilot announced their arrival.Henry could see the disbelief on her face but remained quiet.He could be nice to Emma, and this will take her some time to accept.At The Airport, the car was already waiting for Henry, he guided Emma towards it and soon, the driver drove them away to an unknown location.Emma looked around confused, this route wasn’t near her home, so then where Henry is taking her?The doubt which was repressed in her heart started to rise again.Seeing her face turning paler, and her eyes getting anxious with worry, Henry put her heart at ease, “Jacob has changed his home, after the incident.”Henry brought her out of her misery and she nodded at him with a grateful look.SCREECHSoon, the car stopped and Emma looked around the place cautiously, it was a residential place with many buildings.Which means Jacob has shifted into an apartment now.Emma shrugged, he always loved that
STATEN LAND :“Ignoring the food, or hiding in your room like this won’t make you feel better, Emma…”Emma was lying with her face covered fully when she heard the cold familiar voice and gave her back to the person in annoyance.Henry sighed at her childish behavior, it’s been three days since they returned from Spain, but Emma seemed to be stuck in her past completely.Surprisingly, this time, it didn’t make him angry but worried for Emma.Henry pulled down her blanket and forced her to look at him while holding her arms and pulling her gently into his arms.When Emma’s head leaned on his chest, he realized that she had been crying silently.He looked down sensing the wetness on his shirt and soon Emma’s sniffing sound came confirming it.“I told you, he has forgotten you, Emma…” Henry wanted to comfort her, but he couldn’t find the right words.Unknowingly, he said the words which hurt Emma the most.Her fingers clutched his shirt tightly and she continued sobbing.Henry didn’t say
“I won’t let anyone harm you, Emma…”Noticing the fear on her face, Henry assured her.Emma’s trance broke and she looked at him with blank face.Seeing Emma has returned her attention to him, Henry continued, “My father’s business is spread all over the world, and David was too naive to understand his illegal business…My father was satisfied with my illegal background because he knew I could handle it way more better than David.”“So, he took you in because you are beneficial for him?” Emma looked at him completely stunned.How could a father keep his son only for his benefit?Henry nodded his head with a bitter face.For a slight moment, Emma felt sympathetic to him. She could see how lonely he is in this whole world.And maybe that’s the reason he never cared for any relationship, and always forced himself on her.“That must be difficult for you.” Emma’s words were filled with sympathy and it gave Henry a rage.He never wanted anyone’s sympathy in his life, especially not from Emm
Drowsily, Emma opened her eyes, they were still heavy and painful.She looked around trying to make out where she was at the moment. It was clear from the huge space around her that she wasn't in the car anymore.So then where is she?The air was warm around her, absent of breeze. Emma moved her arms and realized that they were stretched up and locked.Something holds firm around her wrist making it unable for her to move.A rattling to her right took her attention and she turned in that direction to find the same evil man standing with an evil grin.“Time to wake up, Princess…” He said maliciously.Emma’s skin pricked, and goosebumps started to form on her flesh.“Let me go…” With utter difficulty, Emma tried to speak.If that man is Henry’s enemy, they both could fight against him.She could offer him help.But the man in front of her didn't look like Henry’s enemy nor did he desire to take revenge on him, he looked rather different.Emma closed her eyes briefly trying to remember t
After Emma left, it was difficult for Henry to focus on anything.Still, stubbornly he kept his mind on work instead of wandering over Emma’s thoughts.Late at night, when he was tired of battling, he finally decided to check on Emma.After all, no matter what he can’t live without her, she is like his oxygen now, if he won’t see her around him, he might suffocate himself.She is a necessity in his life now.He walked to her room, still thinking of her temper, what if she would be angry at his lies, he told Marcella?He knew Marcella must have mentioned them to Emma but he was sure that she couldn’t do any harm to Emma as they were best friends and Marcella also doesn’t look like a wicked woman.She was a polite, good-hearted woman.He knew she just needed the truth from Emma about his lies, and he hoped Emma had given him the truth he wanted her to give to Marcella, so she would give up coming after him.Because if this time, she won’t stop, then Henry has to show her his real person
Henry captured her restless wrists and pinned them beside her head.“It’s me, Emma…” He groaned in her ear.“Henry,” Emma groaned. “Get off me.”“Get Out Of you?” Henry rolled his hips, he wasn’t going to obey her easily. “Really?”Emma wriggled beneath him, she didn't want any physical touch at all.Henry held her wrists harder and started thrusting again.When he moved, she stopped. She blinked rapidly and stared up at him, squinting.Her pulse was quick under his fingertips. She was agitated.“You—”“I taste like you if you don’t believe me.” Henry kissed her with force.He pried her lips open and swept his tongue into her mouth. Soon, the kiss turned fierce. He bit her lip and dragged his teeth down her flesh.She jerked her wrists against his hold and put up a fight for a second. A minute.A fire burned inside Henry.Emma tore her lips from Henry and twisted her head to the side, retching from what Henry did to her, just now.“Arghh…”Her throat burned and her stomach twisted so
EPILOGUE :SPAINTwo Weeks LaterTIN … TINThe bell chimed, as the door opened indicating the presence of new customers.As soon as the couple entered, their nostrils filled with the strong scents of lilies, Lavender, and many more floral scents mixed with the smell of wet mud.The old man digging out the sand and making a small pot announced without even looking in that direction.“We’re off... I’m afraid you won’t be getting anything now except for the flowers.” The old man spoke as he prepared the pot and then stood with it in his hand.He turned to face the couple and the pot dropped from his hand in an instant from shock.BOOM“What is that noise, Frederic?” An old woman walked out from the small villa wearing an apron, she looked at the back of her husband, he seemed to be frozen looking at something.She took curious steps towards him and then exclaimed in shock, “Emma…”BOOM“Mom, Dad…” Emma called out in a hoarse voice and lunged forward to give her mother a hug, her mother w
“My Little Vixen,I made an oath to not hurt you, but I broke it today by hurting you again.My fury took away my senses and I don’t have the courage to face you and apologize to you.Hence, I decided to write my emotions for you today.Did you remember, you once asked for a home?I had been trying to find a home for you, for our child, our family, and finally, I found one.I kept a small surprise there for you. I hope you will like it.Since my childhood, I was taught to force things on people, to claim my right to power.But, I never knew that love could never be conquered by force and power.It could be conquered with love only.Love needs patience, and sacrifices, while I am not aware of these two words in my life which belonged to the dark world.I don’t regret a single day of my life with you, although I know in each of those days you planned to kill me, end my life, and run away from me.I don’t blame you, Emma.As I said, I was never taught how to love, I hope you will be able
“Did he hurt you, Miss Bailey?” A nurse inspecting Emma asked.Emma pulled the torn sleeves up and showed the cut which was given to her by Henry. It was not very deep but it will surely leave a scar on her skin, all this while she didn’t know that Henry had planned too much for her.A locator inside her body without even her knowing about it.Immediately the nurse started to clean the wound and then went for stitches to close it.“How’s she doing?” Leon appeared and Emma’s eyes opened wide, “Jacob? How is he?”“He’s safe and alive,” Leon assured him.“I am truly astounded by your capability, Miss Bailey. During the chaos, you used your brain right to steal my gun and my phone.If it wasn’t for your wise doing, we would have lost Henry again.” He sighed in disappointment. “I never knew he would try to kill you, but anything is possible, after all, he was a murderer.”Leon spoke with a stiff face, no one has ever shown sympathy for the death of a criminal, especially when he has killed
“Emma.”A loud roar made Emma jump away from Jacob, she turned to look at the door where Henry was standing with a livid face, his appearance gloomy and darker than the suit he was wearing.“You…” Henry marched towards Jacob with a face of ashen, his gun loaded and he pointed it at Jacob.BANGJust as he shot the fire, Emma lunged forward, making him lose his balance and the shot missed.The next moment, Jacob pounced on him and kicked the gun away from him.Henry and Jacob fought like wild animals with bare hands, Emma knew Jacob was weak, and Henry would get his victory very soon, afraid of Henry’s win.She picked up a side lamp and crushed it on Henry’s head from behind.BAMIn an instant, Henry’s grip loosened and he fell lifelessly on the ground.BOOM“Let’s go, Jacob.”Emma offered him her hand, he took it, and in an instant, they both rushed out of the study.Outside it was chaotic, the maids were running downstairs to escape, and there were sounds of gunshots and painful cries
THE WEDDING DAY :The morning bliss was beautiful but for Emma, it was giving her a cold chill, she knew what is going to happen today, and she has not got her hands on the evidence yet.The drive which contained Henry’s criminal record.Emma was all alone in her room when she woke up, Henry must have been busy with the preparations for the wedding, still, Emma has no idea what kind of guests are going to attend their wedding, but she knew that those people are not ordinary at all.The way the whole villa is guarded Emma knows that those people’s protection is more precious than anything else.And also, if Leon has chosen this day to attack, he must have chosen it for a reason, he won’t just capture Henry but all the big fishes of the ocean.With a bitter frown, Emma got up from her bed, she was worried for Jacob, she had no idea if Henry had released him yet or not.Nor does she has the guts to spoil his mood by asking about Jacob.After her breakfast, multiple maids entered Emma’s r
SOMEWHERE IN STATEN LAND“You MotherF**ker, I knew it was you from the very beginning…” Bryan Cooper spat as he picked up the cutter and then cut his cigar skillfully.“I can’t believe a father could be that cruel…” Leon spoke with sarcasm as he leaned comfortably on the sofa.“Son?” Bryan Cooper took a puff from his cigar and exhaled the smoke, his face turning gloomy at the mention of Henry, “I had only one son, David… He was long gone, and this one, Huh… He was just a proxy, a pawn in the Cooper family.”“So then why now you are eager to kill the pawn?” Leon raised his brow, looking at him in curiosity.“Phuff…” The old man took another long puff and then fixed his eyes at Leon, “That woman… What was her name my son got obsessed with?”He was trying to remember the name when Leon offered, “Emma, Emma Bailey…”“Yes, that stupid teacher… Does she have any class to be a part of the Cooper family… Huh, she betrayed my son, tried to plot against him, put him to death, and that fool…Idi
Henry’s smile widened when he traced the fear in her eyes.“No…” Emma pleaded in a low voice.“Only if you…” Henry gave her words a thought and then leaned on her, his mouth reached her ear and he whispered with cold breath.“If you make love to me right in front of him.”BOOMIn an instant, Emma broke the grip he had on her and stepped away.“Never.”She had a look of disgust on her face as she swept her eyes over him while Henry shamelessly devoured her body with his eyes.Without a single hesitation.“Then he has to die…” Henry pointed his dagger at Jacob and Emma sucked in a cold breath in fear.Impulsively, she charged at Henry and snatched the dagger from his hand.Henry stood calm watching her with relaxing eyes, he knew she wouldn't kill him, nor would he allow her to trade her life for her lover.Emma sensed his thoughts and raising the dagger toward her heart, instead, she raised the dagger toward her stomach this time.She pointed the tip firmly, making Henry gasp in surpri
SPAIN :KNOCK … KNOCKJacob was busy packing his luggage when the door knocked and he hurriedly closed the suitcase and went out to check on the door.“Yes?”The man standing at the door was completely unfamiliar to Jacob, hence, he didn’t allow him to enter and block the entrance from his body.“Jacob Adams,” The man called out and Jacob nodded his head, “Emma Bailey’s ex-husband.”At the mention of Emma, Jacob pretended to not know about her but the next second, the man broke the entrance and entered his house forcefully.“Close the door, the things I am going to discuss shouldn’t be heard by anyone.”Before Jacob could protest, the man spoke first, shutting down his protests.Jacob looked around cautiously and found the man alone, there was no one around him guarding the door, if he want he could run away from him and escape.“Don’t try that trick, I am here to help…” The man could read his thoughts and warned him beforehand.Jacob’s instincts were telling him to not listen but the
Emma’s heart was beating like a hammer as she stared at her phone which she had clenched so tight that her knuckles had started to turn white.In the daytime, she got saved with such a slight line, if she had reached the boutique a little late, her visit to Marcella would have been exposed to Henry.She was thankful to Marcella for conveying her the message of Jacob, she had no idea how eager Emma was to talk to Jacob, and finally, she got the chance.BEEP … BEEPThe phone beeped and Emma’s face turned pale from the fear, she had locked the door but she had no idea if she would be able to talk to Jacob in peace but still, she can’t let this chance slip away.It was an unknown number, the code of the number proves that it was coming from another country, she picked up the call and immediately pressed the code which she had memorized in the cab given by Marcella to her.In a hoarse voice, finally, Emma spoke, “Hello…”There was a pause for a moment and then a familiar voice filled Emma’