Emma's POV
I ran frantically out of the hotel , as the same memory kept coming back . Cole's face grinning wickedly, a machete in hand , nearer and nearer cussing at me.
His insults a constant reminder of the wrong decisions I made in my life. His painful insults like a dagger constantly stabbing my frail heart. That's why I ran, because I saw another Cole inform of Cain Powers infront of me.
One that would beat me up every night he came home. Lock me up in chains , burn my skin with a curling iron, I was scared to death. My heart nudging me to run further and further even though I knew nothing of my surroundings.
People constantly watching me, made me scared, scared that at any time Cole would jump out and hurt me. My heart which thumped so loud wouldn't lemme think for a minute and that's when I looked up only to see a black SUV coming my way at an excruciating speed and I knew I was a goner!
<Emma's POVI woke up to the sound of beeping machines around me, my head throbbing threatening to pop out of my body. I opened my eyes narrowing them into slits trying to figure out where I was .At the door were two men, one with a long white coat and the other was the man in the tailored cream suit. I reached for my head which was unusually warm , only to find something tied to my forehead so I tried to remove it."Miss, miss. Stop..," someone said clutching my hand.I focused my attention back to him, his blue eyes glaring at me worryingly, his dark brown hair and that dainty nose completing his gorgeous look."Am I in heaven?" I mumbled my mouth watering from the hot specimen checking up on me.He chuckled then spoke softly, " No miss. You are in the hospital"That's why my head hurt, my left leg raised, encased between something whit
Emma's POVThe nurse drew the curtains allowing beams of light to strike my sleepy face. I turned slightly to the side table near the beeping machines coming face to face with a huge pink teddy bear, a satin bow onto it.Next to it were some bouquet of yellow roses the same ones from yesterday but these ones smelled fresh adding fragrance to the dull room I was admitted in.Ooh Marlon,he's such a sweetheart!I said deep within my thoughts, I am sure they cost him a lot. The nurse dressed all in white, examined my vitals before leaving, probably to get me breakfast because I was seriously starving.As soon as she left, a man walked in clad in a slate-grey suit, pulling a silver tray in front of him. I could have swore that dark brown hair was familiar. After carefully placing the silver tray beside my bed he then faced me.Oh no, what's he doing here?&
Emma's POVHe stood in the door, filling it, and hatred raged and flamed in the back of his eyes. I didn't miss the tension in the room as both men looked at each other as if ready to start a war right there and then.Opening the door wide, Cain gestured to Alexander showing him the way out with his clenched fist. Alexander however, being the happy chap calmly stood up, gave me a quick peck on the cheek, before straightening his suit and walking out.Well this totally went well than expected!Slamming the door shut, my boss strode over to the chair next to my bed. I trembled frightfully, as he sat there his mouth shut but his eyes still eyeing me, anger written all over them.He then stood up looked at the yellow roses and the fluffy pink teddy bear before he began to speak."These are from him, aren't they? Didn't I make it clear that you should stay away fr
Cain's POV"How incompetent are you really? It was one simple thing, I mean even a ten year old could do this right!" I said looking at the nerdy woman standing in front of me.Her dress so odd, her hair black but messy,her hands constantly fidgeting at my remarks, her thin lips shuddering out of fear and her glasses were almost ready to break. What she did next totally caught me off guard.."No...no...no. Don't cry!!" I said grabbing the telephone and calling David..Within minutes, David was in my office escorting the woman out."I want her gone, David! Find me another." I lashed out on him."Sir, she's the fifth one this week. I'm afraid I can't find anyone else. You know better than I, that only Emma Millers is capable of this job," he said his eyebrows raised waiting for me to say something.One month! One month till I fired Millers
Cain's POV"No one, absolutely no one,"she answered to the little boy's voice, her hands on the door ready to slam it shut on my face..This was gonna be harder than expected.She stood there her eyes boring into mine like tiny pieces of sharp glass. This was the first time seeing Millers dressed casually like a normal person does! Her hands in the pockets of her blue faded jeans, her woolen maroon sweater hugging her body perfectly and her hair tied up in a messy bun."Um... Millers, can we...." Before the words escaped from my lips she had already begun to shut me up."Lemme stop you right there!See there's nothing to talk about, you already made it clear that I was FIRED! It's so easy for you to discard people like trash, simply because you have money, isn't it? Never thinking about the families that maybe destroyed by your rash yet irrational decisions, huh? So for the little
Emma's POVI walked down the street as the wind howled my dress from side to side. Today went on well, I mean working as a waitress wasn't as bad as Ace made it to be. For the first time in forever I could say that I was actually happy with my new job. Sure it didn't pay much but my co- waitresses were so supportive and Jada well she was the kindest boss I had met.I took a corner down the dark alley now approaching our neighborhood. Home at last! I reached for our door not missing the familiar Bugatti Veyron parked across the street. My mood suddenly changed, I thought I had made it clear to him the other day.Opening the door and hunging my old black trench coat on the rack, I heard Ace's voice from across the living room."Yeah I'm a master of ninjutsu and karate! Believe me this pistol could blow your brains out in an instant, yeah this baby is a lethal weapon and i won't hesitate to use it."
Cain's POV" I need you to go through the various designs before we present them again to the board""Right away sir," she said a smile forming on her face.It felt good having Millers around, I can't believe she made me go all the way to church just to promise before the Lord that I would respect her. Well she had a very interesting family, starting from a very complicated teenage brother who tried to threaten me with a toy gun, it was amusing infact. Then her other brother who couldn't get his eyes off my car and finally her mother who made sure that I would carry her chicken casserole home.Even as I sat at my desk, signing some documents my mind couldn't help but drift to Emma. Her name also added some tune in my mind. I looked through the thin glass that separated my office and her little work space. She looked so beautiful as her hair often got in the way of what she was assessing in the laptop
Emma's POV"It was pretty intense Ma. So get this Em continuously stuffed her face with some muffins without remembering his bro who was just 'a few inches from where she was seated'..anyway that's not the interesting part," Ace told his version of the story to mom and John.They had already placed their spoons on the dinner table keenly listening to what Ace yarped about." Hey? I thought you hated chocolate anyway," I interrupted."Don't try to pin this on me, you selfish chocolate craver! Where was I? Ooh i remember now! I was minding my own business the usual, taking orders, begging for tips...then this pimp shows up and starts flirting with Em giving her chocolate muffins and all. Few minutes later, the door opens in an instant revealing a fuming Cain Powers aka Em's boss. Then I being dashing as usual, save the day, I warn Em that her boss is in the building," Ace grinned pausing momentarily by
Lydia's POVHatred. A word that never existed in my vocabulary until I met Cornelius Powers.You probably must be wondering how a woman such as myself, a classy and successful reporter would loathe a billionaire such as him. I've always gone to church, gave tithes and helped the needy but what did I get in return? A knuckle sandwich aimed right in my face. Now imagine this cause it's real! It's a beautiful Monday morning, your boss who has seen you work your ass for years gives you a promotion and a brand-new car. What could go wrong right?Getting home, you call your boyfriend but all you get to hear is funny noises coming from the bedroom. Your stupid head tells you that it is your boyfriend jerking off but when you check it out, what you see makes your jaw drop and I mean it quite literally. On your bed is your boyfriend sucking another man's cock and behind him is a whore pulling a dildo in and out his ass. Now this
Emma's POV"Cain! I swear if you are not there in five minutes. I'll kill you!"I shouted as my mother-in-law Victoria Powers fanned my face with a magazine. Today was supposed to be mother-daughter bonding at Zhang's spa but my water broke and I think I was going to labor."Breath just breath. We are almost at the hospital," she rubbed circles in my palm and I stiffled a cry.Cain and I got married three years ago in Paris. It was the most wonderful moment in my life in that I never thought that I would get to spend the rest of my life with the man I love. Sure we've been through a lot, a bucket load of drama, a whole lot of lies but still together we were team Emmain. The mother and father of a beautiful daughter named Brooke and soon our son who we'd name Jaxon.My family on the other hand also got their happily ever after. My brother Ace got married to Nicole and they have tw
Emma's POVI cocked my head towards his direction. Well I'll be dammed! Drew wasn't kidding when he said that Cain was coming in this direction.His figure towered before us, Drew rolled his eyes and I really pretended to be engrossed in the novel in my hands."Emma?"His voice sent little sparks down my spine but I didn't want to seem like I was still affected by him."Cain, what what are you doing here?""I came to get you. Em, are you trying to run away from me again? It's surprising you didn't leave a note this time. Come on, let's go," Cain said and I furrowed my brow."Cain, can we not do this? Your fiancé...""Ex- fiance," he corrected and somehow that lightened my spirits.Ok I'm not an evil woman so ofcourse I was still concerned about Leila and 'their baby'."
Nicole's POVThey applauded. The spotlight was on me and I curtsied. The show was a success and Maria Nicole Powers always delivers as promised.The after party was a little too much for my taste. Though I tried so hard not to think about him,my mind slowly drifted to that scumbag. My blood boiled but my heart fluttered. It didn't get any better when he appeared arm in arm with his girlfriend, Cassie Norman."Nicky, I love the gowns. I promise I'll buy all of them," Mrs Batolomè squealed."Thanks. Don't forget to check out our winter collection too," I said. My gaze slowly drifted from her to the man across the room. Did he have to show his face here?After Mrs Batolomè left me alone, I took a glass of champagne and gulped down the entire drink. Ace Millers wasn't supposed to win my heart. Ace Millers wasn't supposed to make me feel this
Cain's POV"Em, the baby she's carrying is not mine" I repeated myself as Em jumped from bed as if I had some sort of plague.She almost fell down when the white sheet she had covered herself with, tripped her. I watched her pick my pants, shirt and the jacket that were lying in different corners of her room. Opening her door, she threw them out her eyes fiery when she looked at me."Leave!" Her finger did more of the talking pointing to the outside.She didn't even hear a thing I said?"You can't possibly be throwing me out of your room, Em? Em, I love you""Cain, I can't do this. Saying you love me is one thing but denying your fatherly obligations to an unborn child is another. For heaven's sake just leave" her voice rose and I could tell she meant every word.Slowly covering myself with the remaining sheets on the bed I left but I loo
Emma's POV"Because you left that's why! You left me Em" he shot and I pulled the covers to my neck.He said I left but wasn't he the one getting married? Wasn't he the one with Leila Urquillo?"And leaving you was the best choice. You moved on that too with a wonderful woman like Leila Urquillo" at this time getting those words to come out of my mouth almost choked me."What about you? You moved on too. What's his name? Drew Roode? What does he have that I don't?"I really wished that what he thought was true. That Drew and I were happily married and so in love."Everything. He's kind, honest, loyal and he smells nice"Drew was none of those but he smelled nice I give him that."He smells nice?" He questioned getting on the bed crawling towards me that my lungs almost collapsed. Don't be a fool, Emma. Don't you dare
Emma's POVWhat was happening? How could they do this? I was beyond mad! What kind of thieves were they? Of all rooms, they stole mine and Drew's stuff only. And the dang police, they were doing nothing just telling us to relax. What was there to relax about? I awaited Drew's call on whether or not he had gotten us new passports but still after hours of waiting ... nothing.I sighed, grabbing a towel and going to take a relaxing shower. After dressing up, assessing everything in my laptop and stalking some celebrities on Instagram including Leila Urquillo, I dozzed off. The beeping sound coming from the corner of the room awoke me. The room was dark which was odd since I left the lights on.Suddenly the lights flickered on and off, the window closed itself shut and I jolted my head from the laptop I was leaning on. My heart pounded, my throat became dry, my eyes widened and most of all my knees shook. I knew someone was
Emma's POVI needed coffee. We talked all night with Drew and had a little bit of too much wine. I got drunk yesterday, I ended up crying like never before. Drew was quick to pull me in for a hug and I teared up. I was miserable and wasted and hurt, lost so many different emotions played in my body. Cain Powers was getting married. I told him to move on and he did yet here I was, still not over him."An expresso please" I said, placing some dollars on the counter.The old woman was quick to smile back asking my for my name and writing it on the cup."Thanks"My head was still hurting a bit as I walked to the exit of the little coffee shop. I was probably too busy not to notice the crack on the floor onto which my heel got stuck and I ended up tripping."Aah!" I screamed before I felt huge hands grip my waist."Miss you need to be more car
Cain's POV"You look beautiful, you know" I teased looking at her yellow gown."Baby look at me. I'm getting fat" she laughed and I held her hand tight as we entered our party.We both had chosen the theme of it. Discovery of love. I tried not thinking about what happened in the past. Leila was there, she was there especially when I thought that Uncle Ben's death was my fault. If it wasn't for Emma leaving me, I wouldn't have resorted to drinking! Uncle Ben wouldn't have gotten stabbed, if I hadn't gotten into a bar fight.I blamed myself for his death. I shut everyone out but mostly I wanted to die. Die because I was hurting and now I was doing the same to my loved ones. While I was at my worst, I thought Emma would think of me and come back to me. I loved her so much and I was willing to do everything to have her back.Two years passed still Emma never came back. That's when I