Liam's POV.I drove back to the house after drowning myself with as many glasses of liquor as I needed to keep me miserable. That was all I needed to get my head off the haunting image of Adrian kissing Emily.How dare him!She belongs to me alone, no other man held the power to call her their woman. The way he touched her, looked at her, kissed her and called her his woman irritated the shit out of me. I wanted nothing but to rip his hands away from her and fling him as far away from her as possible. Only God knew how I was able to resist laying my hands on him, watching his hands all over her. Probably because Emily cares about him and hurting him will further tighten her heart against me, I just got her to open up her heart to me that I was not about to jeopardize that. I needed to find a quick solution to put a permanent stop to all of this. I could tell it was squeezing life out of Emily, she is beginning to lose weight and I needed to do something. But right now, I was fa
Emily's POV."Are you okay babe?" Adrian's voice suddenly snapped me out of my trance. I was scared to my teeth for whatever the outcome of this date would be. Nichole is nasty, I know her. There is no way she isn't going to find a means to break the tea about Liam and I to Adrian. That I am sure off. If there was a way I could avoid this, I would. But Adrian was really so excited to go on this date with Liam. According to him, Liam is our biggest business partner and having a close friendship with him was important. I thought about confessing everything to him now before it becomes too late. If Nichole beats me to it then it's over for me.But then again, I couldn't risk it, now is not a good time to talk to him about something like this. I trust Liam to keep Nichole on a leash."I'm okay, just a little bit tired," I flashed him a warm smile, resting my head back on the arm rest. "I'm sorry about that pumpkin," he reached out to stroke my thighs gently. "Once we get home, I'll
Emily's POV.I continued to cast Nichole death glares as she continued to converse with Adrian making a hint of my secret affair at every chance she got.Although Adrian didn't quite get the hint, it is only a matter of time before he begins to read meaning into it and that, I can't afford to happen. I twitched uncomfortably on my seat, hoping for some sort of miracle to put a stop to Nichole's mischievousness, even if it means the ground opening up and swallowing me. It will be so much better than having Nichole ruin my life this way. I thought Liam had her under control, what then is she doing?Suddenly, Liam suddenly stood to his feet. "What are you doing?" Nichole asked. "I want to entertain you all," he shrugged, turning around and headed towards podium, where the band members were performing. I knew he was trying to save us from the humiliation that Nichole had coming but I couldn't exactly tell how he meant to do that I watched in total confusion as he climbed up the stag
Emily's POV."You must be kidding right? I'm his wife, I am going with him to the VIP," Nichole flared.I just sat back and watched the drama unfold without saying a word. She can go to the VIP with him, I couldn't care less, the last thing I wanted was to give Adrian a reason to be suspicious of Liam and I. "Nichole, it's just a little treat which Miss Emily and I merited, it's no big deal, we'll be out before you know it," Liam tried to calm her down.Of course he wanted to be in the VIP with me so badly, Adrian's return has placed a really huge gap between us and there hasn't been an opportunity to meet up. I could tell he was rejoicing inwardly right now at the opportunity that has just presented itself in our favor.I was excited to spend a little more time alone with him but I was more worried about Adrian. Leaving him behind with Nichole means my secret is at risk. "Mr Adrian, they are trying to separate us from our partners, aren't you going to do something?" She suddenly
Emily's POV.The sexual tension simmering between Liam and I flew out of the window, I made to stand up from his body, but his hands still grabbing my butt cheeks held me still. "You are barely clothed, don't move, and it's the waiter," he whispered and I exhaled a deep breath. "I don't appreciate interruptions, young man, you should have notified us before barging in," Liam turned to him with a stern face. I couldn't help but wonder how he still managed to maintain his cool despite being caught in such awkward situation. I was certain the waiter knew that our separate partners were waiting outside. "I'm sorry sir," he bowed slightly. "Why are you here?" Liam queried. "You've exhausted your time, it's time to leave so we can bring others in," he replied.I was drowning with shame, more flushed because I still had Liam's dick buried inside me, I wondered how Liam could look him dead in the eyes."It's okay, we will be out shortly," he said to him.The waiter who looked pale now f
Emily's POV."Baby!" Nichole screamed rushing into Liam's arms as soon as we walked into the lounge. "Hey." Liam managed to mutter. "You arrived on time, Miss Nichole and I are just coming from the gaming section," Adrian said pulling me into a hug.My heart tightened nervously as the possibility of him perceiving the scent of my heated moment with Liam."Oh there is a gaming section?" Liam asked and Adrian nodded in response. "I guess I just found myself a regular spot," Liam shrugged."For yourself or for us?" Nichole suddenly blurted, pointing childishly.Really? Must she be dramatic at every given chance?"Uhm... Yeah... For us..." Liam stuttered. I could tell he was really uncomfortable with Nichole's advances, but he was left with no choice than to put up with her. "We should go," he said curtly turning towards Adrian to get his response. I knew he was looking for a way to escape Nichole. "Yeah, this has been amazing, but we have to call it a night," Adrian replied and we
Emily's POV.I felt my phone beep in my purse as I walked towards the parking lot. Searching through my purse, I quickly brought it out. I suddenly froze on my spot as my gaze landed on the message on my screen."you think you can hurt the man I love and get to live with it?" Run as much as you can, I will find you and I will tell him everything, then I will end you." I quickly turned around in search of Nichole, but one glance at her and I already knew she wasn't responsible for this.She can't possibly be behind this, and more realistically, she dropped her purse with Liam when she was dragging me to the restroom.And quite frankly, Nichole can be cunning and all, but she can never be smart enough to go this far. Whoever it was mentioned that I was hurting the man they love. That was the last straw I needed to draw my attention off Nichole. It has to be someone coming from Adrian's end. But who could it be? I can't seem to place my head around. "I told you to come into the ca
Emily's POV.I felt myself rise from the bed, everywhere dimmed and dark, my legs moved involuntarily towards the door. As I stepped out, my gaze landed on the most gruesome scene I had ever set my eyes on. Ryan and Nadia laid lifelessly on the floor in their pool of blood, a huge man who's face was covered with a mask stood over them with a sharp blade in his hands, a devilish smirk smeared over his lips."You think you can get away with what you did to me? sadly, your kids have to pay for your foolishness," his cranky laughter echoed through the cold night."No! This is not happening! No! Please!" I fell to my knees screaming at the top of my voice, tears trickled down my cheeks.What have I done?"Emily." I heard a distinct voice call out to me and almost immediately, the darkness of the woods dissolved into a bright light and I quickly looked around to realize that I was actually in my room.It was a dream. A freaking nightmare. My eyes suddenly landed on Adrian's startled face
Aria's POV."Morning mom, morning dad," I greeted rubbing my eyes as I sleep walked into the living room where the whole family was all gathered."Aria, you are lucky it's weekend, what time do you think it is right now? And you are practically still sleeping, what where you doing all night?" Mom scolded."But it's weekend mom, so no big deal," I pouted."Good morning big bro," I greeted staring at him with a mischievous smile."Aria, how was your night?" He asked."Quite eventful," I replied and winked."Eventful? I never knew sleeping has become eventful, Aria, you are a handful," Dad laughed.Oh if only you know how eventful it really was dad."Mom, breakfast please? I pouted."So I'm thinking, since it's weekend, how about we all go out and eat, maybe like a lunch date?" Mom suggested staring at Dad with the PLEASE-SAY-YES look. "Or maybe like a triple lunch date, Aria you bring Jeremy, Ryan you bring Eleanor, and I will bring my husband." "Sounds perfect, mom you are such a gen
Aria's POV."You know you don't have to take me in right?" I said as Jeremy escorted me to my house."I insist, I took you away for very long so I should be the very responsible son in-law and not only take you in but hand you over to the full family in one piece," he insisted."I hear you Mr responsible, you should also carry me into my room and sing me lullaby till I fall asleep," I teased."Would be an absolute pleasure if your dad approves of it," he retorted."He would, I think he trusts you, but Ryan will brutally devour you, he's still getting used to you being my boyfriend again,""Well atleast I'm glad he doesn't glare daggers at me anymore, it's a good progress," he said and I chuckled.We walked into the house to see everywhere quiet."Why is everywhere so quiet?" I muttered."Maybe they have all gone to bed," Jeremy replied."What? No, it's barely even seven, and they wouldn't go to bed without making sure I'm home safe, where the hell is my family!" I was beginning to pan
Aria's POV."Ryan, it's been a week, where the hell is Eleanor?" Mom asked as she packed my lunchbox while we stood waiting."She's okay mom," Ryan replied."I haven't seen her in this house for the past few days, and when I called her yesterday she sounded a little off, are you guys fighting?" She asked."What? No, we aren't," Ryan grumbled"Are you sure? Because she...""Jesus, Mom please, enough with the questions okay? Eleanor and I are cool," Ryan cut in angrily. "You know what? Aria meet me outside when you are done," he spat and walked out of the kitchen."Aria, do you have any clue if something is going on between them?" Mom turned towards me. You don't wanna know Mom."You heard from the horses mouth already mom, the boyfriend said they are cool, just let it go please," I shrugged."I'm just scared, we all know how Ryan is, he can decide he's done with her and toss her away just like the others, I don't want him to be in that position with Eleanor, she's too innocent to take
Aria's POV."Girl, you are glowing," Christie cooed as we walked out of the first class for the morning. "I don't know what you are talking about, I'm just the usual me," I shrugged.Ofcourse I knew she was right but decided to act oblivious to it. Ever since Ryan and I got back in good terms, there has been no second that smile has left my face."No, you are not, we are all seeing it, you are unusually happy and bubbly today, what's happening in your life that you are not sharing with us?" Josh retorted and I busted into laughter."Trust me guys, there's nothing happening okay? If there is, you would be the first to know," I lied.Oh that is such a lie, a lot is happening and I love it!"Or have you suddenly developed feelings for Jeremy? Oh my God, tell me it is true," Christie squealed."God, Christie relax please, speaking of Jeremy, where is he even?" I asked."I guess you are the only who doesn't know about the match coming up between our school's basket ball team and Elite hig
Aria's POV.I slowly opened my eyes to the soft morning sun that found its way into my room through the window. I had a huge smile on my face but it suddenly disappeared as I realized that I was the only one on the bed, Ryan wasn't beside me anymore.Spranging up with heavy force and anger, a piece of paper fell off from under the pillow beside me and I quickly picked it up.A wide smile broke out on my face as I read through the content."Hey beauty, how was your night? Hope you enjoyed your sleep? For me it's the best I've ever had, sorry I had to leave before you woke up, Eleanor is an early bird, if I didn't get back to her earlier before she woke up, she would notice I didn't sleep in the room, I trust you to handle Jeremy about the party too, get ready for school quickly and come down, I can't wait to see the pretty face of my lover, and FYI, don't put on your panties." I blushed hard as I read the last part."What do I do with you naughty Ryan?" I muttered to myself."Just lov
Aria's POV.I watched as he gulped down imaginary air down his throat, his widened eyes scanning every single area of my body. "How do I look?" I asked smiling down sweetly at him. "Uhmm... you look..ugh...you look perfect, absolutely stunning, seriously," he stuttered, his lips quivering."Awwn, thank you," I squealed happily, jumping around in excitement.It was all an act to execute my plan B which will be set in 3.2.1...I suddenly faked missing my step and fell on top of him on the bed.Our faces inches apart and our eyes staring deep into each others.I could tell that his self control was failing him, as his hands slowly crept up to my butt cheeks and grabbed them roughly.Our faces tugged closer till our lips came in contact, that was it, we lost all sense of morality as our lips battled against each other, suckling and nibbling passionately.Ryan suddenly pulled away, gently pushing me away and stood up from the bed."I should go back to my room now, I'm sorry but I won't b
Aria's POV. I laid on my bed with my heart beating against my chest. I was confident while talking to Ryan, few minutes earlier because I didn't want him to spot my fear, if my plan will pull through then I needed to seal every trace of fear and nervousness in me.Twenty minutes had rolled by and no sign of Ryan, my eyelids were becoming heavy not because I was feeling sleepy, but because tears had no more room in my eyes as it slowly started rolling down my cheeks.He made his choice already, he chose Eleanor over me, despite the efforts I poured out in struggling to win him back, it all went down the drain, at the end of the day, I lost him, now I have no choice but to move on also, I have Jeremy anyway, this is my clue to finally give up.Suddenly, my door slowly cracked open and Ryan walked in."Ryan, you came!" I exclaimed, cleaning off my tears."Hey, what's wrong?" He asked noticing my tears."Nothing serious, these are tears of joy, I was just reminiscing a good memory," I li
Aria's POV. "I'm really happy for you Aria, you and Ryan finally get to stay away from each other, I'm so glad," Christie continued going on and on about it as we sat in the cafeteria."I know right? each of them now has their seperate partners, case settled, now I can finally stop getting worried about my best friend involving in such an act," Josh added.If only you know Josh."Arya make sure you are with Jeremy at all times, I know you said it didn't work the last time but now that Ryan has someone too, you both should occupy yourselve's with your respective partners and viola, everything will be okay and everyone will be happy," Christie adviced."Easier said than done," I mumbled under my breath."Aria, did you just said that? Wait, are you and Ryan still having something going on?" Christie blurted out.Geez! Did i say that out loud? "My goodness, Christie how could you even say a thing like that? Have you forgotten that Ryan and I aren't in good talking terms since I rejected
Aria's POV."Welcome J," I coed happily, hugging him tightly, and opened the door wide for him to step in."Babe, I'm nervous, what if your dad doesn't like me? What if I don't end up impressing him tonight? you know they already have have a bad impression of me from the last time," Jeremy suddenly blurted as we approached the dinning."Stop getting ideas Jeremy, no one is holding what happened against you anymore, they all now understand that it was a mistake okay? So don't panic? Just do you alright? Who wouldn't like you anyway? Have you met yourself, young man?" I sang the last part in a hoarse manly voice and we both bursted into laughter. "Thank you so much Aria, I really needed that," he smiled."Sure thing," I replied placing a quick kiss on his lips and then held his hand."C'mon, lets go," I dragged him towards the dinning.***We all sat around the dinning table munching our food in silence after exchanging pleasantries.Dad suddenly cleared his throat and looked up."Youn