(Emily’s POV)."Oh, I'm sorry, sir, I really didn't know there was someone inside."It was the doctor who was going to examine my father. It felt like I was saved, but on the other hand, I felt disappointed that what I was thinking about, didn't work out.I don't know how Mike felt, but he looked like he was angry and upset at the doctor for not saying anything to him.I also tried to concentrate on my father during the examination, trying to focus on him because it was the only thing distracting my mind while Mike was still around."How is he? I don't want to receive bad news because you and the others were hired to bring me good news," Mike asked as the doctor finished examining my father.The doctor smiled at Mike and me in turn. "Everything is fine. If Mr. West wakes up later, you can call me because I'll check on him again."That was the best news I'd heard since I'd been in the hospital. After all the time my father had been laid up, at least now I could hear that he was going t
(Emily’s POV).“Oh ... what's going to happen?” I asked him.Even though he sounded so obviously pouncing on me with his words, and even though I probably knew what he meant, I chose to respond.Every now and then I would look at him and he would just stand there with his jaw twitching as if he was holding something inside.I also tried to act casual and didn't say anything when he ignored me. I thought I might have caused him trouble by holding something inside him that I couldn't help.When the car pulled into my driveway, we got out together and I looked at him while letting out my breath. “Want to visit for a while? Maybe some tea will make you feel better?” I asked him.He raised one eyebrow and nodded. We went inside the house and I was surprised when the maid opened the door without me opening it myself with my spare key. I thought they'd come back after cleaning the house, but they didn't. And I guess I didn't need to ask Mike because I didn't want to make him have to explain
(Emily’s POV).“For a few days, I can’t be with you. I have another business that requires me to go to London. But don’t worry, I’ll keep my eye on monitoring Ben.”Hearing that, I don’t know why I felt disappointed. Maybe because two days ago - more precisely, since he kissed me that night, we hadn’t met again. He always had an alibi not to meet me.Didn’t he realize how frustrated I was not to meet him? He usually met me every day and now, I didn’t even know for how long he would be away from me.“Alright. Please take care of yourself.” I could just say that when I wish I could ask how many days he would be there.“You should be the one who takes care of me.”Suddenly I blushed, my heart thumping faster than normal. He knew how to make me feel this and I felt crazy because of him. I gulped down and realized that he couldn’t see my expression, so I could smile freely. “You are a big man and know how to take care of yourself, Mike.”“Hmm, well. You know what, I’m waiting for you to a
(Emily’s POV).“Is it too quick to fall in love with someone new?” I asked as I was thinking about my feelings toward Mike, my husband.“It’s not bad, girl. You have the right to have those feelings. I won’t ask you who he is, but you don’t have to feel sorry to fall for him.”I sighed after hearing what Barnie said. He supported me in feeling this although he didn’t know who the man I was referring to was.“Thank you, Barnie. You know, you are a friend who always supports me.”“You know I will always support you. Although you may make mistakes, I will always be behind your back to support you.”I nodded and drank shot per shot of white wine until I felt a bit dizzy but I still felt sober. I also tried to pause the drink because I wanted to feel this moment for a while after a long time I didn’t use my single time like this.I also let Barnie do his job and left me alone. Then I checked my phone and got so many texts and missed calls that I just knew.“Oh, shit,” I cursed. It was Mik
(Author’s POV).“I found you, Emily.”Emily stared at him as her hand was held by Mike. She squinted her eyes and before she knew it, she had her arms around Mike's neck.“Oh, look who found me. My lovely husband. My powerful husband.”Mike immediately grabbed her waist and pulled her out of the bar, but Emily held him there and touched Mike's cheek.For the first time, Mike was stung by Emily's sudden touch. Since being with Emily, she had never even touched him. But with her unconsciousness now, Emily touched him.“Why don't you drink first, Mike?”Mike took the glass Emily was holding and put it roughly on the table. Then he forced Emily out by carrying her like a kidnapper. Emily even chuckled and Mike refrained from venting his emotions at that moment. He put Emily in the car and exhaled at the sight of his wife completely overpowered by alcohol.Mike carefully buckled Emily into the passenger seat, her head lolling slightly to the side as she murmured something incoherent. He l
(Emily’s POV).“This is impossible!”I had sat in the dimly lit bathroom, my heart racing as I stared at the pregnancy test. Two pink lines.“Am I really pregnant?!”The reality of it all had felt like a punch in the stomach. My mind raced with confusion and fear.Mike, my husband, had always been a distant figure in my life. Our arrangement had been supposed to be simple: a temporary marriage. He was just my hero to save my company.Yet, there I was, staring at the evidence of a life growing inside me, a life that threatened to ruin everything I had carefully planned.With trembling hands, I returned the test to its box and put it in a drawer, hoping it would disappear if I didn't look at it.I knew that Mike would never want a child. Our marriage was just a formality, a legal convenience, and I was sure that the prospect of a family was as far from his mind as it was from mine.The decision to abort the pregnancy had felt like the only viable option. I couldn't bear the thought of s
(Emily’s POV).“Are you serious with what you say, Mike?”“Why would I lie? Feel this, Emily,” he took my hand and put it on his chest. “Feel the heartbeat. It is thumping because of you.”My tears couldn't stop. I felt tears running down my face, mixing with the smudged mascara that I didn't have time to fix. I could even actually feel the rapid beating of his heart.Mike's words hit me like a wrecking ball, tearing apart every fragile part of my heart. For months, I had tried to convince myself that his actions were merely an act of compassion—an obligation to help me get my company back and rebuild my life. But now, as he spoke, everything I thought I knew came crashing down around me.“I think ... I think you never really cared about me,” I choked out, my voice trembling. “I think this was all just a big charade—something you did out of pity.”Mike's expression was a mix of frustration and seriousness.“Emily, you have to believe me. This isn't an act. I've loved you since—I don'
(Emily’s POV).“Hello, Miss Emily. Your father can go home; it was good news for you.”My heart raced because the call from the hospital was the best news I had ever waited for. After months of sleepless nights and endless worry, the news I had been waiting for finally came. My father had regained consciousness. His recovery might take some time, but the fact that he was coming home was enough to make me feel like the weight of the world had been lifted off my shoulders.As soon as I heard that, I dialed Mike's number. He picked up after the second ring, his voice filled with warmth.“Hello, Love. What's up?”I couldn't hide my smile because of the way he called me now. We were finally truly united because of our mutual feelings of love for each other.“Mike, my dad can go home now. I'm so happy about it!” I said with a smile and tears in my eyes.“That’s wonderful news, Love!” he said, his genuine happiness evident even over the phone. “Congratulations!”I could hear the smile in hi