28HellI feel nervous, but it doesn’t show in my face. Especially that I’m walking towards the company with the intimidating guards on my side. They towered over people that made them catch our attention. This is my way of hiding... from Arthur.He can’t near me now that I have this men by my side. How funny because for so long that I’ve been hating them I finally got to use them. My mom specially order this because she knows the moment that Arthur near me I’m done.When I enter our floor, I got a new desk… no an office besides dad. He finally put me in the position where I can lead and I can’t be more happy because finally I got acknowledged by my hard work and passion.“Miss Emily. You have a meeting in 10 minutes, in the conference room together with your dad.” I smile at my secretary and nodded.I’m sitting on my chair while admiring my office. It has a nice view too and it’s spacious. I think I can last a day here. There’s no distraction from the outside and most especially I do
29AngryJust like I expected. I sigh and get off my bed. Arthur left just as I expected, at least I anticipated this… but it still hurt more than I thought it would.I went to the company and mom is already there. Last night when I couldn’t sleep I decided to text her about her offer and I said yes.She’s looking very excited right now, and even though it hurts my heart that I’m the one who’s adjust and leave the company this is still okay, at least I will get to spend time with my mom.“Mom.” I hugged her.“It’s good to see you.” She said.“You always see me, mom and you will when I move near your office.” I said that made her giggle.“Me too. I already told my secretary to ready your office. Just tell me what you want and I will work on it.” I nodded.We’re attending another meeting that apparently Arthur is a part of. I promise myself not to think about him the entire time but not now that he’s teasing me.He keeps asking for my opinion and it’s making me angry. I feel like he’s m
30Vacation“Do you guys hang out like this?” Alex asked while we buy some foods to take.“Hmm, nope. This is the first time that we’re buying something to take in the travel.” I answered truthfully.We always travel separately or sometimes by air so we really don’t take food with us as we can buy it when we arrive at our destination.“Wow, rich people are different when going into vacation.” I shook my head when he said that, I just recently found out that he’s one of mom’s secretary.I can’t believe she set me up to him. He must’ve something in him that mom saw for her to do such things.“I can’t believe, we’re finally going together with Emily.” Amy said as we all entered the van that we’re all be using.I laugh at her and shook my head. I always decline whether they plan on taking vacation but now I need this. I need energy and I need good things in my life because lately it has been chaotic and I don’t even want to think about those things.“You rarely go to vacation?” Alex asked
31Stares“Are you okay? You’ve been silent since earlier.” Alexis said.We’re all going back to our room as my friends are really drunk especially Jessie that made me think why because she has a high tolerance.“I’m fine, just tired. We’ve done many activities since we arrive.” I said that he believed.After my encounter with Arthur I left him there. I still can’t believe I let him go after what I’ve been through but I guess that’s the right thing to do because it’s the truth that I’m the other woman and even though I want him for myself I know he still loves Flora and they’re meant for each other.**The few days were not as wild as the first day. It was more of relaxing and just chill days with friends. So, now that we’re going home I can’t help but think what will happen to me now. Do I continue getting to know Alexis? I actually don’t know what will happen to me for the first time in a while.I always know what I want but right now I’m lost and I’m scared for me because what if I
32Articles“What are you doing here?” Mom massage her temple when I open the door for her. “Emily, I almost went crazy trying to figure out where you are.” She said and sit on the living room.I sigh and went to the kitchen to give her water. “I’m sorry, I just want to be alone.” I said and gave her the water.“What if something happen to you? The medias are going crazy and we don’t even know how to calm down.” She said after drinking the water and putting it in the table.I sit by her side and hug her to the side. “I’m fine mom. I just want to escape for a moment.” I whispered while she kissed my hair.“Why don’t you go abroad? I think it’s better that they won’t see you and they might forget about it and move on.” She said and I immediately shake my head.“Mom, I already told you that I don’t want to go abroad. Plus, if the news didn’t broke I would’ve move on from Arthur and continue my life like he didn’t happen but, he just won’t let me escape.” I said.“Then what are you plann
33ChaoticLast night, I did some thinking and I think Flora is ready to fight me. No, the fight is already starting and I can’t go down like this especially that this is what she wants for me to stay silent for people to think of her a victim.Yes, in some point she’s a victim but why is she only attacking me? She did things to that hurt their marriage, why didn’t she mention that? To make me the bad guy and to make it seem that I’m the one who broke their marriage but the truth is it was already broken and I know that. She just doesn’t know that I saw them at the parking lot that time when I wasn’t in an agreement with Arthur.People are already assuming I’m the worst because what’s worse than being a mistress, right? But they haven’t seen me in my best. So I decided to show up at work today like nothing happen. I smirk as I think of the married couple’s reaction.After using me, Arthur wants me gone and that’s the case for his wife too. She even tainted his name just to get rid of
34Her“What?” was all I can say. “Alex, you’re scaring me.” I said as he near my face.“Why did you make me think that you like me Emily? I was starting to think that I like you despite the fact that we’re different. You made me feel things and experience being with you but what is this? You’re a mistress?” He said like he’s really hurt.I can only stare at him because I don’t know what to say to him and also because I don’t think I need to explain myself how I got myself into the position where I’m the other woman. I think he deserve to know why I made him think I like him. Actually, I really like him. I was starting to think that I have the possibility to like someone that’s not Arthur, that’s why I was trying to act like I do like him to know how we would react but seeing him like this makes me want to rethink about all of those.“Why?!” He hold both of my shoulder that made me shiver. I’m scared, he’s not the Alexis that I know. I thought he wouldn’t question me about this issue
35FaceI look at dad who’s calling Flora’s dad for the appointment we set for today. I kind of feel nervous seeing her after all of the articles and all of the fights.I under estimated her capabilities. It is really true that you can do anything when it comes to love and she’s desperate because she’s not just losing the love of her life but she’s also in the verge of losing their business due to bankruptcy.I don’t know the reason for their business to fail. I don’t know if it’s really because of us but either way she chose the wrong fight to pick just to save their business.I gulp as I heard dad mention Flora’s name. It’s nothing serious as I saw him laughing on the phone but I’m nervous because I’m really going to see her and confront her.“Are you sure about this?” Mom asked that made me look at her and I nodded. “I don’t feel at ease.”“Mom, I’m a big girl now. Don’t worry about me. Just think of this as like sending me to work. Just trust me on this one.”Dad is approaching us
65MomentEmily’s POVI touch my lips as I lay my back at the door. I just escape Arthur and stop myself from kissing him. I kind of embarrassed about that because I’m not a teenage girl who was going to kiss my crush. I’m over those stage and I am, I’m just forcing myself to believe it.I showered to get it out of my system but even after drying my hair and laying down in my bed I still can’t get it out of my head. I keep turning and changing my position in bed but that doesn’t help.I sigh and sit on my bed and look for things that I can do to distract myself and when I saw my luggage I immediately know what I will do.I start to unpack, yes I still haven’t start unpacking even after weeks has passed but I’m doing it right now and it does kind of help because I keep fighting with myself of why did I bring such clothes instead of the good ones but who cares right? This is just for keeping me out from thinking about what happen earlier but when I saw a box I couldn’t think straight.
64ProveEmily’s POV“Fuck.” I moan as he touch my body. I feel hungry at his kisses that when he start kissing my lips I couldn’t let go even though I need air and nor does he does.“Emily… fuck.” he moans my name as he mould my breast using his hands while kissing my faces to my neck. He didn’t just suck it but left small kisses every part of it. I can feel his hot breath that’s making me move around but his hands are in my stomach close to my womanhood that’s making me stay in place and I kind of admit that his hands are hot and it’s burning every skin that he touch but I like it… no, I love it. I love every part of this hit steamy sex we’re having after in a while.I’m sweating as hell and I can feel it dripping from my forehead but I couldn’t care much as soon as I touch his chest and he lay on top of and didn’t even warn me that he’s putting his manhood inside of me.“Oh, Yes!” I moan as he started moving on top of me and I can’t help but to bite my lips as I watch his hands in
63MistakesEmily’s POV“I don’t seem to be improving.” I pouted at Nena. Yes, I started cooking once again. I’m getting tired of staying in my room and Nena’s back so might as well use this time to learn cooking… for myself.Nena chuckled and help me instead. “You’re still learning but you’ll go there.”“Cooking isn’t for everyone and maybe I’m part of that population.”Mom and Dad went out for work early and as much as I want to cook for them I know they are escaping my cooking because every dinner it’s what we eat and I don’t know if I should be angry about that but I know I’m not good yet and I appreciate them for eating my food… even though it taste like crap.“Why aren’t you sa
62ShockEmily’s POVInhaling the air when the moment you land stepping out of the airplane feels weird… maybe because I didn’t expect to come home for something like this? Media is the last thing I’m worried about right now because they don’t really know that I’m coming back home after the controversy. Well, how would they know? Even I didn’t know that I will be coming home here alone… not technically alone Nena is here getting our luggage alone while I am busy with my phone.“Can you pick me up?” The moment I call my friends I know they will know that something is wrong but I don’t want to commute and either way I’m going to meet them might as well ask them to fetch us.“You? Where are you?” Jessie answered and there was a long pause between us. “D-don’t
61 Just in timeEmily’s POV“Nena. He’s divorce and it’s been two months and he didn’t even tell me.” My tears started to fall and Nena couldn’t believe it either that she had to check the paper that I read and when I saw her dread face I immediately knew that I was right.“Maybe he just couldn’t find the right time to tell you. Don’t cry now.” She said but I shook my head.I didn’t talk even after Nena talk to me and try to stop me from crying but when the door open again and he saw us his eyes widen and stuck on his feet.“Can I have the time alone with Emily?” Arthur said and Nena was hesitant but couldn’t do anything and leave. She whispered that everything will be alright but I don’t think so, and she left it’s just me and Arthur now.
60AlreadyEmily’s POVThe first thing I did when I walk inside is examine the house, I don’t know what to feel upon seeing the mostly empty house… no not empty but he’s not here which only means he doesn’t care about me or where I’ve been.“Are you okay? Why do you look so gloomy?” The question Nena ask made me scowl at her. “Sorry, I’m just worried.” She said upon seeing my reaction.“Where is he?” The living room is now clean probably thank to Nena. When I look at it the image of us fighting is still vivid in my mind and I couldn’t help but look away.“He’s gone to work. I’m sorry.”“You don’t need to be sorry Nena. It’s our relationship and I should be the one who’s sorry that you’re seeing us like this. We used to get along really well but I guess we’ve change and a lot have change for the past months.”It’s been a rough year for me and I don’t even know how to take it all in and I don’t know what I’ve been doing but whatever it is it’s working. Arthur and I are somewhat similar
59ProtectTW: Blood, attempted suicideEmily’s POV“What happen? I heard the employees talking about you having a fight with Bella?” It took him long enough to arrive home. I’m drinking my wine and standing in front of the window while looking at the backyard.“I’m tired Arthur, can we talk another time?” I try to stay calm even though I want to through my wine glass at him. I’m holding the necklace I pulled out of Bella’s neck earlier and I’m holding it tightly.“Emily, did you fire her?”I close my eyes tightly. He won’t listen won’t he? “Yes, so what? She’s not useful to the company and I wanted her gone because you won’t do anything and you keep tolerating her and I’m tired of seeing that.”“Emily!”My brows creased and face him. “Why are you angry? Did you like her? Is that why you gave our necklace to her?! It has our daughter inside Arthur! How could you?” I throw the necklace to him that made in shock but catch it. “You like her didn’t you? Is she the woman you slept with whe
58TeaseEmily’s POV“You will eventually need to talk to me, Emily. This isn’t how we solve our problem. Remember what we told each other? That communication is the key when we’re fighting but now you’re the one who’s not talking to me.”I gave him a death glare. “We won’t be fighting if I hadn’t caught you having a kiss mark on your neck! I even smell a girl perfume on you! And you can’t answer to that! How am I going to process everything and talk to you and how dare you blame this all on me? You put this on yourself and you didn’t go home!”“If I only I didn’t caught you in a seclude area with that James, we wouldn’t be fighting like this!”“So, it’s my fault now? It was your choice to leave and spent the night somewhere so don’t you dare blame it all on me!”“I didn’t cheat on you.” His voice became softer and his eyes looks like he’s pleading me to stop fighting with him but how could I when I’m also confuse and scared that he might really slept with someone I didn’t know.“But
57ArriveEmily’s POVI didn’t even realize that I feel asleep in the nursery while waiting for Arthur to arrive but only this time I don’t see him.As soon as I wake up I went to our room but he’s not there and there were no sign of him going home. I even ask Nena but no Arthur didn’t come home. It’s making me anxious because I haven’t heard from hear and I’m thinking that he’s in n accident or in a bar lying on the floor because of drunkenness or with a girl probably with Bella and I hate thinking about it.I don’t even know what’s worse, if he has been in an accident or with Bella in a hotel, in bed tangled up in each other. I gulp and start walking back in forth.“Where do you think he is?” I ask Nena while she’s preparing breakfast.“Ohm, I don’t know. I don’t have any idea.” I scoff at Nena’s answer I know she’s choosing the best answer to make me feel at ease but that didn’t make me any better.“You think he’s safe? Or with a girl? Please pick.” I said while biting my lips stil