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Emily “Are you okay sweet pea?” Dad asks me and I sigh trying hard not to break down. “I’m still trying to believe it’s actually happening,” I respond truthfully and he remains silent before speaking up again. “Should I come over?” He asks and I laugh. “What happened to hating New York?” I tease and he chuckles slightly. “My daughter needs her father.” He says calmly and that is enough to make my eyes swell with tears. I’m so lucky to have him as my father and this call is enough to set me back on the grid. “I’ll be okay Daddy I promise. The truth will be revealed I just know it.” I assure him and after a few minutes of going back and forth he reluctantly agrees but only if Aunt Melan can help me with the kids. I want to tell him I have all the help I need but then I’ll have to explain that Liam and I are back together and even though it’s been six years of silence, we are still married. I don’t think now is the time for me to talk about this. I‘ll visit him once the investigati
Emily “I don’t think I'll ever recover from this,” I whisper as I try to catch my breath. “I came to pick up my wife for a date but it seems she had other plans.” He grins as he stands from the bed making me miss his presence already. A date? “Is it a good idea? The paparazzi might be all over the place” I remind him of our current reality but he holds my ankles and pulls me towards the edge of the bed. “I told you not to worry about that. I meant it, just look pretty and enjoy tonight. I want to take your mind off things so right now, get your ass up.” He says and I laugh as I stand up but then I remember that Joane is off today and Nina has a meeting with her publisher. “But-” “The kids are with Dad. Go and get ready.” He cuts me off and I smile. I guess his plan is starting to work because I certainly feel so much better than I did when I received that horrible news this morning. With a smile on my lips, I walk to the shower. After minutes of not finding what to wear and an
Victoria “The bitch had it coming.” I smile as I sit at the table while enjoying my breakfast after having succeeded in taking Emily down. “Her Licence was suspended yesterday ma’am.” My assistant informs me and my smile grows even bigger. What a beautiful day. Everything is falling into place as it should. “Was it you?” Mum’s voice comes from behind me and I roll my eyes. Always plays Angel when she’s an even bigger manipulator. “Was what me mum?” I ask innocently as I dismiss my assistant. She takes a seat next to me as she pulls her hands in mine and I glare at her. “Did you kill Mrs Kings?” She asks and I let out a gasp as I pull my hand away. Well, she’s right but the woman can’t keep her mouth shut, and having loose ends is not part of my plan right now. “Are you calling me a murderer!?” I ask with as much surprise as I can. “I’m asking you a question.” She presses on. “So what if she did Miranda?” Dad’s voice comes through and I sigh in relief. Finally, someone who under
Emily “She was arrested?” Nina asks with her eyes wide and I nod. I'm still failing to believe she would stoop so low as to murder her friend’s mother just to drag me down. The message I had received two nights ago when I went out with Liam still sends shivers down my spine and the more I think about it the more panic I feel. I got the news yesterday that Victoria had been arrested and that took so much weight off my shoulders, I called Nina and Dad immediately Liam told me. She picked me up and brought me for lunch after we dropped off the twins at Liam’s father’s house and Spike was more than happy to play with them. He had promised to take them to school himself and after having such a long week, I was more than happy to accept the offer. My heart warmed when I remembered that it was Spike’s discomfort that brought this family into my life. “Yes, she was. So sick right?” I sip my drink as I continue to dwell in shock at Victoria’s thirst for control. “So evil, the bitch has no
Emily “Are you sure about this baby?” Liam asks and I turn to him as I drop my makeup kit. “I’ve never been more sure of anything in my life,” I respond and he nods because he knows I’m not going to back down. Last week I received a terrible note with a threat on it, Liam found me right when my panic attack started, and if not for him I don’t know how that would have turned out but I recovered and after thinking about it, I realized it’s all loads of bullshit! Why should I not live my life or why should my kids not go to a normal school? Because I’m married to a Billionaire? Oh hell no! At first, I was always living in extra fear from the texts and people like Victoria but then I realized that such people thrive and find satisfaction in other people’s weaknesses so I refuse to show any more weaknesses. “You seem angry. But hot kinda angry.” Liam whispers in my ear as he bites on my earlobe. “Because No fucker is going to take away my freedom! Hell, I’m going to Nina’s book la
“You made it?!” Nina exclaims with joy as she pulls me into a hug. “We are late, I’m sorry.” I smile while giving Liam a side glare. His actions delayed us but not that I’m complaining. “Hi, Nina. Congratulations.” Liam says right before he adds. “This is my friend, Theo, he loves to read.” Liam laughs at how cringeworthy what he just said sounds and I join him. “That’s a lame pickup line,” I whisper to him and he grabs me into his arms in response. Theo who is always serious stands awkwardly as if regretting his decision to tag along. “Nice to meet you.” He says and stretches out his hand. All those years I’ve known Nina, I know that she is never too stunned to speak but right now, it seems her mouth seems to have lost its voice. And the sight is surreal. “Nina?” “Oh.. sorry uhm. I tend to freeze a little during a book launch.” She lies and I almost laugh out loud but I know she will kill me later so I watch in silence. “How many books have you launched so far?” Theo ask
Emily “Diane?” He asks as he hugs her back and quickly pulls away. He notices me standing there and he quickly pulls me to him holding my waist protectively. The moment I saw her jump on him I couldn’t help but feel a pang of jealousy inside me and my stomach twisted for a second but I decided not to be paranoid. She could be his cousin for all I know right? “I’ll go check on the book princess,” Theo says as he excuses himself but it feels like he just doesn’t want to be found in such an awkward situation. But why is it awkward? “Diane this is Emily, my beautiful wife.” He says as he places a kiss on my cheek. A part of me knows he noticed my reaction and he doesn’t want any misunderstanding and that makes my heart warm and certain. “Baby, this is Diane.” He says. Just Diane? I ask in my head but I decide not to pry further. The woman is a blonde like Victoria. She is beautiful with a slender body in comparison to my fat ass. For a few minutes, I feel a bit insecure but I qu
Liam “Was that the girl who used to follow you around a lot when we were younger?” Theo asks and I nod, as I take a turn on one of the corners. “That’s some messed up shit. She used to scare me a little.” He adds with a laugh and I join in. I didn’t want to leave Emily alone but the look on Theo’s face told me I had to be there for my best friend. Seeing your young sister resort to drugs isn’t the prettiest sight. After going back and forth I finally gave in but I insisted on having her at my Dad’s house. Diane has been my childhood friend and even though I wasn’t very open, she did a pretty excellent job at following me around everywhere. Her parents got killed by some thugs as they were taking a walk for fresh air. It’s a pretty sick history but after seeing how her uncle was bent on mistreating her and even raising his hand on her, I decided to talk to Dad so that we could live with her. Everyone assumed we would eventually date and have some pretty babies and I let them think