Emily's POV."The meeting is not necessary, you have the deal already," he blurted, and I tried to stop myself from bursting into laughter.Why was he acting weird? He was the one who served me the divorce papers in his clear eyes, why then was he acting like he was glad to see me again?"I'm sorry, but I don't do well with unmerited credits," I stared at him deep in the eyes as I spoke, my gaze unwavering. "Emily please," he made to grab my hands but I was quick enough to tuck them away beyond his reach. And did he say "please" to me?That was the first time I was hearing those words from him, it has always been me who was on the pleading stand all through the years of our marriage. "Emily, I'm deeply sorry, I caused you so much pain, you didn't didn't deserve any of that, please forgive me," I exhaled a deep breath and looked away. "Liam, let's not do this please." I found it really weird seeing him plead. It was all new to me. I had thought he would be more pissed to see me
Liam's POV.I sat in my study, my mind filled with the thought of Emily. The study room was the only place where I could be free from Nichole, she had taken the leverage that we were getting married to rub herself all over me at every given chance. If only she knew how complicated things have gotten now.It's been an entire day since the occurrence between Emily and I and I still can't shake her thoughts off my head. I felt a twinge of pain each time I remembered the look in her eyes. They were laced with anger and coldness.Her bitter look, her angry words. It all flashed through my head, haunting me terribly.It wasn't my intention for things to go the way they did. I was misled by my obsession for Nichole that I hadn't realized how badly I was hurting her, but I was willing to make make up for everything, if she will give me the chance. Despite how ugly things had gotten between us, I burned with unfulfilled desires and deep cravings for her. Her thoughts totally consumed my h
Emily's POV. I woke up the next morning feeling a lot more energetic. The flashback of my encounter with Liam flashing through my head. Every bit of his words continued to replay in my head and despite how hard I tried to get it off my head and think of something else, it was persistent. A lot of things seemed to have changed since I left New York, especially with Liam.How was it even possible that he no longer detested me like he used to? Instead, he wanted to get back together with me?I couldn't help but wonder what might have happened to change his mind towards me this much, four years ago, Liam would rather remain single for the rest of his life than stay married to me, now suddenly he's all over me. This is really going to pose to be a huge distraction for me, I have loved him desperately even when he loathed me, what happens now that he felt the same way for me?As much as I was somewhat pleased with his sudden change towards me, I couldn't afford to let anything happen be
Emily's POV.If there was a more quiet way to drive a car, I would have taken such method as I drove into Liam's mansion. It felt just like yesterday when this was my home, not much seemed to have changed.I tried to hold back my laughter as they gate guard was frozen to the point of almost peeing in his pants as he opened the gate for me, catching a sight of me through the window. It was still the same gate guard since four years ago. I couldn't help but wonder why he looked so shocked to see me, did they really think that I was going to die of hunger after my separation with Liam?Well, truly, that could have happened if Adrian didn't come into the picture. "Aria's house is so big!" Nadia squealed as we drove in. "Don't forget to totally be of good behavior okay? Don't disappoint mommy," I said as soon as I came to a halt at the front porch. "Of course, Mom," they chorused climbing down from the car. "Don't forget the gifts," I quickly grabbed the boxes of gifts beside me and
Emily's POV."Aria, take your friends to your room to play, I'll come get you guys once the dining is set," Nichole said. Aria nodded, signalling Ryan and Nadia to come with her. They turned towards me, a wide grin playing on their lips. "Bye mom," "Bye bunnies," I smiled, watching as they scurried off with Aria towards her room. "They are so adorable," Mrs Johnson giggled. "They really are," I replied, casting Aria a side glance as I spoke. "Oh shoot! I totally forgot I had something on fire," Mrs Johnson suddenly exclaimed. "I'll go check it out, Nichole please prepare the dining, and Emily darling, please make yourself comfortable," she reached out to tap my shoulder before rushing off to the kitchen. Just as I had expected, Nichole quickly turned around to face me, a huge scowl on her face. "If it isn't the maltreated housewife, Emily," she chuckled. "What are you doing here?"I giggled amusedly. "Well, it's nice to finally meet the real you, Nichole, and not that facade yo
Emily's POV."Shall we?" He stretched forth his hand towards me. I dragged my gaze from his hand to his face in confusion, not making any attempt to take his hand."C'mon Emily, I'm not going to hurt you, trust me." I breathed in, slowly raising my hands to place on his. An instant blitz of electric rush surged through me as our hands came in contact.This can't be happening. I have to find a way to overcome these feelings. I felt my legs wobble as he led us through the hallway. "Uhm... Where are we going?" I couldn't hold it in anymore. I needed to know where he was taking me."Relax, we are almost there, trust me." His grip on me tightened firmly. He squeezed my hand gently as if trying to reassure me of my safety. I tried to hold back my smile as he led us to the terrace of a big swimming pool. It was really beautiful, and somehow I was beginning to crave a dip."I like to swim when I have so much in my head, we both have so much going on, maybe we could clear it up with a lit
Emily's POV.I ran all the way into the house, my heart racing like a wild drum.Liam was in love with me? I couldn't deny that the look on his face was evident that he meant every word he said. But how is that even possible? Liam could barely spare me a second glance when we were together years ago.But hearing him admit it with so much emotions in his eyes to back up his confession hit me differently. But then, what does this mean for my current relationship? I can't let this get to me, just like I said to him, the ship has sailed, I am with Adrian now, and that is not about to change, not even on the basis that I still harbored feelings for Liam. I can definitely try to put a strong chain on my feelings. This wouldn't have been a situation for me if I hadn't been forced down here by the Gonzalez.I wouldn't entirely blame them because it wouldn't have also been a situation for me if I had come clean and told him about Liam.Adrian would definitely make sure I don't go back to
Emily's POV.My morning had started as it often did, with the madcap rush of getting the kids ready for school. Nadia could never decide to wake up early for a day, and too bad for her, Helen wasn't here to let her sleep a little bit more before preparing her for school.It was always a pleasure watching her grumble sadly while I prepared her for school. "Have a great day at school today, my little monsters," I giggled as I buckled them into their car seats, while dropping their back beside them. I wasn't driving them to school, Hardin will. I stopped frequently dropping them off or picking them up from school because of Liam, I dreaded the situation where I have to run into him again. I have tried to avoid him after the incidence at his house and it was actually working. With him far away from me, I could concentrate more on my business here and return back as soon as possible. I avoided Jared and the entire Johnsons as well. Despite the carefully crafted lie I had given them,