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My arranged marriage: Emelda and Bryan. Chapter 25
Jonathan’s POVI listened patiently as Bryan's voice grew louder, his words filling the room with venom and spite."I can't believe she got the job, I can't believe you let that happen" he hissed, his face contorted in a snarl. "Don’t you understand that she'll be nothing but a distraction? A nuisance?"I stayed silent, watching Bryan as he paced the room, his hands balled into fists as he fumed."How can she even hope to keep up with the demands of the job?" he scoffed, his voice dripping with contempt."She's just a servant, a nobody," Bryan continued, his voice low and harsh. "And now she thinks she can just waltz into my world and pretend to be one of us? It's ridiculous."I could feel my temper flaring, my jaw tightening as I listened to his cruel words."Bryan, you're out of line," I said, my voice firm and even. "Emelda earned that job fair and square, and she deserves to be treated with respect."Bryan glared at me, his eyes hard and cold."Respect?" Bryan spat, his voice a mi
My arranged marriage: Emelda and Bryan. Chapter 26
Emelda’s POVIt was six in the morning when my alarm clock blared from its speaker. Throwing my covers down, I quickly jumped off my bed. The alarm didn’t need to ring much, my natural body alarm mixed with the anxiety and happiness I felt left me almost sleepless for the night.I stared at the ceiling in my room and smiled sheepishly. This is it! Finally! My father would have been so proud.“Daddy I wish you were here with me to share in this success.” I said, the memories of my father’s death almost seemed to put a damper on my day, but I caught myself.“Breath in, Emelda.” I reprimanded myself. “No! I won’t allow myself to think of sad memories today.” Immediately, I shook off the sad countenance that seemed to be creeping up on me and let out a soft sigh.“Today is a big day! It would be my first day at the Elite-Marson firm and nothing is allowed to get into the way of pure productivity.” I uttered to myself as I stared at the ceiling. I jiggled my legs in excitement while s
My arranged marriage: Emelda and Bryan. Chapter 27
Emelda's POV“So so sorry,” I immediately muttered, my words bitter and my cheeks burning as I watched my black leather bag topple to the floor, the clatter of its contents echoing loudly through the boardroom.My shattered heart tore further as I heard the suppressed giggles of my colleagues, one of them even whispering, "It's a wonder how she got the job."I quickly squatted, my stomach churned with embarrassment as I fumbled to gather my things, my hands shaking as I tried to regain my composure.But the damage was done. I felt like a fool, a bumbling imposter who didn't belong in this sleek, professional world.As I tried to gather my things, a young man of almost the same age as Bryan bent down beside me. “Let me help you with those,” he uttered softly as his dark brown eyes revealed the care locked inside of them. “I’m Jeffrey Romans,” he announced, his face bright with a soft smile as he handed my journal to me. “I… I… Emelda.” I managed to utter. “Here, let me help you.” H
My arranged marriage: Emelda and Bryan. Chapter 28
Bryan’s POVWhat the hell just happened? Of course she would go and embarrass herself. Clumsy, as always.“Too much for being worthy of the position.” I smirked beneath my breath immediately. Emelda scrambled to the ground to pick up her fallen bag and items littered on the floor. I could not hide the inner satisfactory thought that part of the reason she was nervous was because of me. She wouldn’t have guessed for anything that I would be working in the same firm as she, or that rather, I am the sole heir of the company and all that it owns.Served her right for deciding to join the twisted game his grandfather was playing. As I stared at her, my thoughts rewinded to the three minutes before she fell. Emelda, directed by the HR manager, had walked in graciously dressed in a corporate navy blue gown and a floral lapel which had stuck beautifully on her. Her hair was styled to a ponytail and her li
My arranged marriage: Emelda and Bryan. Chapter 29
Emelda's POV I had just stepped out of the boardroom, my head still reeling from the success of the meeting, when I felt a strong arm encircle my waist, pulling me back into the shadows.Before I could even react, Bryan was upon me, his lips pressing against mine in a fierce, possessive hunger and sudden assault.I could feel his blood surged through his firm arms wrapped around me. His grip was strong as he held tightly, not letting go no matter how hard I pushed.My body tensed in shock, my breath catching in my throat as I struggled to comprehend what was happening."Bryan, stop!" I gasped, my voice a hoarse whisper as I tried to push him away once more, my hands pushing against his chest as I struggled for breath.But the more I tried, Bryan's grip tightened around my waist, his body a wall of heat as he held me captive in his arms.As I struggled against his grip, Bryan's hold on me loosened, his lips fin
My arranged marriage: Emelda and Bryan. Chapter 30
Jeffrey’s POVI eased into my chair, my body sinking into the familiar comfort of the cushioned seat as I unpacked my laptop and other items from my backpack, neatly arranging them on my desk."Hey Jeffrey," a warm voice called out from the neighboring cubicle, "how was your weekend?"I turned to see Joey, my colleague, her smile beaming as she leaned over her desk, her laptop already turned on."It was pretty good, Joey," I replied, returning her smile. "How about yours?"Joey’s smile widened as she gestured towards her desk, her fingers dancing across the surface of her laptop."Oh, you know, the usual," she said with a laugh. "Catching up on the girls and some other personal stuffs and trying to get all the rest needed before the weekend ends."I chuckled, the warmth of my humor brightening her smile. “That's great,”"You're always so cheerful and warm, Jeffrey," Joey said, shaking her head in amuse
My arranged marriage: Emelda and Bryan. Chapter 31
Bryan's POVI stood at the corner, my mind reeling as I struggled to process what had just happened.Emelda's words still echoed in my ears, her voice ringing with a defiant fire that I had never expected from her, a fire that had left me mouth-tied.I don't know the one that stood out, the hunger as our lips joined or the intensity of her slap when I began to be my usual self.I touched my face again, the heat of her slap still stung on my cheek as I tried to make sense of the situation.I was never one to ever lack words to say but the echo of Emelda’s words coupled with the slap I never saw coming glued my tongue to my teeth.Emelda's words had struck a nerve, had stirred something deep within me that I had long since pushed down, something that I had tried to bury beneath layers of bravado and apathy.I could still picture her face, the hurt and anger in her eyes as she'd turned away from me, her words a condemnation of my actions. I was still lost in my thoughts when my phone ra
My arranged marriage: Emelda and Bryan. Chapter 32
“Phew! Finally,” I let out softly as I sank into the comfortable black office seat. After a rather chaotic turnout of events I was finally settling into my workspace for the day. I took a deep breath, trying to calm the chaos of my thoughts.As I began to arrange my things on my desk, my mind couldn't help but drift to the events of earlier that day, my mind replaying the confrontation with Bryan in vivid detail.I winced at the memory, a pang of regret hitting me as I realized that I had gone too far.I shook my head, trying to push the thought aside, and choosing to focus instead on the news from the clinic.My mind reeled as I thought about the employee who had fainted causing the chaos some minutes ago. The news of his condition left me both concerned and confused."A very low pressure," the doctor had said, the words echoing in my mind as I tried to make sense of it.I knew that low blood pressu
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