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EMILY’S POVI stared blankly out of the window. My brows furrowed, casting a shadow over my eyes, still upset about the sudden change in plans.My expression changed when we arrived home.We were welcomed by the familiar faces of loved ones beaming with warmth greated us.Ma'am Claire out did herself in throwing a party for our return. Ronald's home – Our home transformed into a cheerful celebration hub. “You are welcome dear ones,” said Ma'am Claire, looking beautiful in her tailored silhouette. “This isn't required, Ma'am," I said, my lips curling up into a thin smile. Ma'am Claire eyes sparkled, drawing closer to the stoic Ronald "Oh Ronald, always so serious! Don't be so stern.”“You are too kind , Ma'am,”I complimented, beaming.“It's nothing, my dear,” she said, smoothing my hair “Emily!" “Mia! You are here,"I said, my legs striding forward. “ Ma'am Claire called me to join the welcome party," she said, stretching her hands pulling me into a hug. “You owe me lots of gist,"
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RONALD'S POV“Finally,” I muttered briefly, heading to my study room. I didn't ask for any of these,I had been away from home after many years without having the knowledge of who my father was. My father received me with open arms, showering me with riches,I sometimes wonder if he would have accepted me back if he had children with his wife, Ma'am Claire.Living with him for two years made me realize that my father wasn't what I thought he was.I had always been angry at him for abandoning me and mom.All the anger died down when I saw him on his sick bed, hospitalized because of a heart attack ,realization hitted me, I'm about to lose the only family I have left.Father entrusted this inheritance to me and I'm going to protect it.A knock on the door broke the silence,the door opened revealing one of the workers “Young Master, your friend is here,” he said ,head bowed respectfully.“ Let him in and get us a wine from the cellar,” I said “Okay sir,”“Hey Man,” Colin's voice resonate
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EMILY'S POV‘Mm..I want to stay in this warm bath forever…,’ I moaned,my thoughts drifted lazily,my mind fogging as I slipped into a calm haze.Subconsciously, I felt a presence,a subtle stir in the air. My heart stirred, sensing someone's gaze on me. My eyes shot open immediately to see Ronald standing shirtless,his shirt in one hand.“Emily,I'm sorry!”he said in a whisper, quickly turning away. “ I didn't mean to —” My face paled,a scream escaping my parted lips“Get out.” My thoughts raced as he strode out of the bathroom.‘He hasn't been standing there forong,has he?’I said in my thoughts, embarrassment washed over me.I got out of the bathtub immediately, yanking off a towel from the towel rack. I slowly walked into the room hoping not to see Ronald.I glanced around the room,he was nowhere to be found,I breathed a sigh of relief . Still embarrassed ,I quickly wore the pajamas I found in the wardrobe.I laid under the duvet on the king size bed,my face still flushed with embar
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RONALD'S POV My heart quickened and my feet got rooted on the marble tile but it was her sudden scream that shattered the tension. I exited the bathroom,my emotions raging. Descending to the lower floor, I struggled to calm the desire brewing within. My encounter with Emily has ignited a mix of desires. Desires that I have always wanted to keep at bay. I strode to my study room in the lower floor, my heart still racing as the scene of Emily in the bathtub kept playing in mind.’A cold shower will do,’I slumped at my desk, trying to focus my mind on work but it is not doing justice to what was going on in my mind. “Damn, get your acts together, Ronald. Focus.”I said, racking my fingers through my hair. I slapped my cheeks, a sharp sting snapping me back to reality.Moments later, I stode back in the room. The dim light enveloped me,so I head into the bathroom to take a cold shower. Under the shower I stayed longer than usual, letting the chill wash away my hot body.I stepped out of
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EMILY'S POVThe menacing voice sent shivers down my spine, my pulse beating fast. My grip tightened on the phone, my knuckles turning white. “Who is this?" I stuttered, trying to keep my voice firm. "Why are you doing this?”The line went dead.My body shook as I Lowered the phone, fear gripped me making my breath unsteady, my chest rising and falling. My mind imagines the worst-case scenarios.“Oh God,” I whispered, covering my wide open mouth with my hands, my eyes glancing at the room erratically. I quickly rose up from my chair, nearly knocking it over, my legs wobbling and threatening to fall beneath me.Running to the window, I pulled the curtain shut, my heart beating faster than normal.“What if he is close by, watching every one of my moves?”As panic took hold, my vision blurred leaving me lightheaded, leaning on the wall and sliding to the floor. My phone still in my clenched hands, I dialed Ronald's number with shaky hands.“ Ronald, it's Emily,”I stuttered. “He called…
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RONALD'S POVAs I sped home,my heart pounded against my chest, racing with every passing mile.My palms gripped the steering wheel tightly, adrenaline rushing through my veins.I stepped out of my car as soon as I drove into the driveway, walking briskly to the bedroom.I opened the bedroom door and rushed to Emily's side,my heart racing with every step. The fear in her voice still resounded in my mind.“Who would dare pose a threat to her?”Emily's beautiful face is now masked with a worried expression,locked mine, making my heart ache. “What happened?”I asked,my voice low.Emily explained the strange calls and threats she has been receiving from an unknown person. I clenched my hands into a fist. I will find who is behind this and will make sure he pays .‘This is so ridiculous. I'm not overreacting,am I? But …what if her life is in danger? No,I won't let any harm come near her,I will protect her,”" I'm here, he won't do anything,” I said, assuring her and drawing her closer to m
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EMILY'S POVI stepped into the restroom, answering the call I wish I had ignored“Why are you contacting me?” I spat,fuming with anger.“Emily, please,can we talk in person? Ethan pleaded over the phone.”I want to explain something,”“Nothing you say will change the past. You shattered the trust I have for you by cheating on me with my step sister . What could you probably have to say?”“Emily, I know I'd done wrong but —”“Don't just . Don't. You hurt me , Ethan. And now you are contacting me, knowing that I'm married? Show some decency.”“Emily, I —”“Don't contact me again, Ethan. There is nothing left to discuss.”I said, hanging up the call. I rested on the wall of the restroom, thinking about the just concluded call. ‘Where did we go wrong?’I said in my thoughts. Our relationship has been filled with laughter,love and genuine connection.My mind replayed all the memories, searching for signs but everything seemed fine –or so I thought. The feeling of the pain and betrayal still
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RONALD'S POVOur conversation was flowing effortlessly when Emily's phone rang, breaking the moment. She seemed to reject the call each time it rang but the caller didn't back down and kept calling.Seeing that the caller was persistent, Emily rose up from her seat excusing herself to go to the restroom.I sipped my wine slowly as I gazed out of the 5-star restaurant window, gazing at the environment. ‘It's been a while I felt like this. The only person I open up to is my friend Colin but surprisingly , I have begun to do the same to Emily,’ I said in my thoughts. ‘ Do I see her as a friend now?’“Good afternoon sir," A waitress said, standing before me with a warm smile. “ I have a message for you, sir," she said, sliding a discrete wrapped envelope across the table.I opened up the envelope wondering who could have sent a message to me. The envelope revealed a simple, typewritten note:“ The fold greets you, old friend.We have been watching. We know where you are . And know who yo
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