Small feet ran into the kitchen, gaining her attention. She looked back and saw her brother running around the table carrying the little ball of fur in his arms. "James slow down!" Emma cried out, a look of concern on her face but he didn't listen, apparently too excited to have a new friend. Putting her spatula on the kitchen island, she hurried toward him and stopped his marathon. James looked up at her, his breaths coming out short but a smile playing on his lips."It's fluffy!" Said James excitedly and nuzzled the puppy against his cheek.Emma glared at him and bent down."Give it to me," pulling the puppy out of his embrace, she gently put it on the kitchen island before bending down once again and picking her brother up."Stay here!" Said Emma a bit sternly as she sat him on the stool and hurried towards the fridge to fetch something nutritious for him."You are so so fluffy!" She heard James talking to the puppy but her concentration was solely on the shortness of his breaths.The
The morning sky has always been a source of comfort for her. She was standing near the window looking at the sky, distressed. Ever since her parents died and she was left with no one else to talk to, she would look at the sky when she felt scared, missed them or felt upset. It was comforting. Today, she was feeling a blend of all those emotions. She looked at James who was sitting on the chair, looking bored and a bit scared too. "You can go inside," a soft voice rang in the quietness of the hallway. Emma looked at the nurse and nodded. Grabbing James' tiny hand in hers, she gave him a gentle smile and walked inside the room while praying silently. "Hello, little champ!" Doctor Lindsey put on her glasses and greeted James who was looking at her with his big green eyes. "How are you?" the doctor asked warmly while getting up from where she sat and moving towards the tiny bed. James looked at Emma and then back to the woman in white who was now getting her things ready. "I'm okay." sa
Kevin seemed a little pleased at how Emma quietened and obeyed him. With a charming smile resting on his lips, he got in the car, eyes roaming on her shy figure. She looked so submissive, so desirable.Kevin looked back at the road and started the car while Emma sat quietly, her head leaning against the car's window, mind jarred with tons of thoughts. Mainly James'. Ever since the doctor had told her about his surgery, she couldn't stop thinking about him. She still remembered the time when he got an injection for the first time, how frightened he looked and how much he cried that day. Surgery, the name itself is so scary. He's too young to go through that painful procedure. Emma's eyes glistened up. How much she wished she could do something for him. A magic spell perhaps and everything would be alright. He'd be alright. But she knew it was impossible. James has had a weak heart since birth. Emma has a vivid memory of her mother crying and praying for her son while her father reache
Kevin hummed. "If that's the case,” he began and looked at her, amused. "Why did you reject my offer?" His tone was firm as he asked her. For a man like him, it was surely hard to accept that she didn't want him. He was so accustomed to everyone doing whatever he desired that her rejection seemed unbelievable. Kevin waited and waited for something valid to leave her mouth but she looked down again, words refusing to come out of her rosy lips which looked a bit swollen given all the torture they went through tonight because of his mere presence.What could she possibly tell him? That-that he makes her nervous? Or how she's surrounded by work and tons of worries and has no time for anything else.Kevin's fingers held the steering wheel tighter. He turned his head and continued to look at her with his dark gaze waiting for an answer. Though outwardly, he looked calm yet his darkened eyes were telling a different story. "I demand an answer, Emma," Kevin rasped and had a look on his face, t
"Lady, where have you been?" Mina questioned as soon as she opened up the door for Emma but her gaze soon landed on the luxurious car that was parked outside their tiny house. Mina frowned and squinted her eyes but they widened in surprise once she saw him."Did you-He dropped you? "Mina snapped a bit too loud perhaps, for Emma gave her a look, the one which told her to shut up. "Omg, I can't believe this!"Emma scrunched her nose and hurried to close the door, giving one last glance at the car which went away fighting gusts of air, looking no less than the one that participates in those crazy car races. "You could at least tell me," Mina complained looking at Emma who stood next to the rack, taking off her coat and placing it on the side nicely. "My phone's not working," Emma replied, taking off her shoes now. Emma looked at her dirty wet shoes. She must have ruined his car. "Since when? " "Since yesterday. Oh come on, I told you," said Emma, wearing her slippers and walking to th
Kevin's aura was compelling. Everything about him was exquisite and perfect in an unusual way. His raven hair was styled flawlessly, least affected by the rain. The black turtle neck shirt he wore hugged his muscular body gracefully reflecting a seductive yet fierce look. Kevin stood there, his power and supremacy apparent from his expensive attire and sharp features. He looked furious. The sight of the young duo had carried a wave of rage down his spine.He gave Emma a simple look. Straight into her eyes but no words could express the intensity his gaze held. He looked down at her wet figure with an unreadable expression and later stared at the man standing beside her who was dressed in an inexpensive hoodie, with tousled hair, and dirty shoes. Ordinary! He looked so ordinary and it hurt Kevin's pride seeing she's comfortable with this jerk but not with him. Kevin's jaws clenched and his eyes darkened seeing how close they stood. Their closeness bothered him.Jimin didn't pay much att
Sitting inside the living room of his grandiose mansion, she's waiting for him to come. Her eyes wandered on the interior of the majestic room as she sat on the divan. Everything around her was expensive and elegant in an exceptional manner. The marvellous crystal chandelier hanging at the centre was illuminating the room effortlessly, adorning it with grace and royal glimmers. The place was astonishingly magnificent and it was telling much about its owner. Her eyes went to the huge window that covered the south of the room. The silk curtains framed the glass window perfectly. Emma walked towards the window, arms crossed over her chest. Her gaze settled on the breathtaking sight, the rows of skeletal trees crowned in crimson, swaying gently to the frosty wind. The elegant marble fountain stood at the threshold with sparkling water falling in the huge pool adding to the beauty of the view. Emma could clearly hear the soft burbling of water that was resonating in the eerie silence. The
The huge palace stood in its glory in the heart of the city. Flickering lights began casting shadows on their flawless faces and dresses once they got out of the car and it drove away, wiping out the distance between them. Kevin buttoned up his expensive black coat and stood beside her, holding her tiny waist. His grip was strong and possessive yet gentle. The feeling of his huge hand against her bare back was too much for Emma. But she didn't take it off as people were watching them. Camera flashes illuminated their path as they walked into the palace. She was a new face for everyone. Emma was holding her breath all this time oblivious whether it was because of the media and attention she was getting or was it his hand that was holding her waist, fingers even stroking her bare skin in between.A sudden surge of anxiety rushed through her body leaving her speechless as soon as her eyes witnessed the glorious surroundings she was forced to be a part of. People! There were so many peopl