Claire watched from the side of the building as Leona walked out the front door with Vince and Tiffany. ‘I’ll make that slut pay for messing with me’ she growls in her mind. Watching as Leona steps in the rear door; she quickly makes a phone call. “A red SUV. She’s sitting on the rear passenger side.”Unbeknownst to the trio what Claire was doing; Simone gets into the seven-seater SUV and climbs in the back seat to remove the bodysuit and put on her spare clothes; while Vince sits in the driver’s seat and Tiffany sits behind him.Once she removed the bodysuit and dressed in her jeans; Vince drives out of the parking space and proceeded through the first intersection; a loud crash was heard as someone ran the red light; directly into the rear passenger door. Simone was jilted forward; hitting the chair in front as she didn’t have time to put on her seatbelt, behind Tiffany.“Is everyone ok?” A man comes running from the side of the street; pulling a dazed woman from the car that hit th
Emmett, Simone, Tiffany and Vince were talking about what they can do to set up a new modelling agency when a female doctor comes in with an orderly, to collect Simone. “What’s taking so long?” Emmett spits angrily.“I’m sorry; we had to wait for an ultrasound machine to become available. We aren’t able to x-ray your shoulder” the doctor says, helping Simone off the bed and into the wheelchair provided for her. “Mr Spencer; you and the other visitors can wait here.”The orderly pushes the wheelchair behind the doctor and into a small room with an ultrasound machine just up from the cubicle. “Why can’t you do an x-ray?” Simone asks, not understanding what was happening.“You’re pregnant. We are going to do two things. Firstly; we will check how far along you are, since you have a Merina and it was due to be changed. And secondly, we will see what damage is done to your shoulder before I put it back into place” the doctor informs her.“I’m pregnant?” Simone gasps in shock at the news. “
After the car accident; Emmett stayed at home to look after Simone. She was starting to feel better and was looking forward to having a little boy or girl around the place. “Are you going back to work today?” she asks, coming into the kitchen. Her arm was on the mend, but she needed to keep it in the sling for another 4 weeks.“Yes, I am” Emmett says, putting his arms around his wife, handing her two pieces of toast. After his last attempt to make her breakfast; he decided to learn how to cook. At least something as basic as toast. “What will you do without me?”“I don’t know; eat. Sleep. Do an interview or two” she giggles, putting butter and honey on the toast before taking a bite. “It’s at 11, isn’t it?”“Yes” Emmett replies, buttering his own piece of toast. “In my office. Sonia will be conducting the interview herself.”“And if I’m late?” Simone asks, a playful grin crossing her face.“If you are late; I will have to punish you” Emmett smirks, standing up from his chair. “On seco
After the interview; Simone, Tiffany and Vince went down to check out the third-floor space to get a rough idea of how to design the new modelling agency. Emmett and Lester went to the boardroom for a sales meeting.Just as the meeting ended; a knock comes on the door. “What is it?” Emmett yells, as Lester’s secretary and seventh girlfriend Eden walks in. “Mr Smith; Mr Spencer; The new director is here to meet you.”With everything that had happened over the last week; Lester and Emmett had left the appointing of the new director in the other 8 director’s hands.“Show him in” Lester says, giving her a tap on the ass as she went past him.As the new director makes his way through the doorway; Emmett bunches his hands into fists on his lap. “You have got to be fucking kidding?” Lester spits, looking at Paul Peterson.“Not a good impression on your new board member” Paul retorts, taking a seat at the end of the board table.“Get the fuck out of my company” Emmett seethes through clenched
Over the next three days; the nerves and anxiety emanating from Simone was excruciating. On the one hand; she felt like she was betraying the industry. On the other side of the coin; it was a step in the right direction for equality.“What you have done is no different to ‘the next top model’ show or a talent scout reaching out to find the next big thing” Tiffany says, taking a seat on the sofa next to Simone. “What you have achieved; is from hard work and determination. Don’t let anyone tell you differently.”“How is Emmett coping with what happened at Lester Drake Media?” Vince asks, changing the subject from the interviewed article.“Lester got the directors to recant their offer to Paul. They used a loop hole. Neither owner authorised him as a candidate for the position and they only had to pay him back the price of the stocks he purchased” Simone begins; taking a long breath. “He is relieved; at the same time, he is still hurting.”She knew if Paul had become a member of the boar
“Are you sure? I’m not really qualified to be a director” Simone questions hesitantly. “I only have a high school diploma and don’t know a thing about business.”“You are the best candidate we have” Emmett says, putting his arms around her. “Some of the board voiced their opinion. We as a couple would own the majority of shares. They were concerned you would only side with whatever I suggest. I told them they don’t know you. If you don’t like something I say or do; you tell me.”“I don’t want to interfere with your company” Simone states, moving from Emmett’s embrace and sitting on the end of the bed.“You won’t be interfering” Emmett says, sitting down next to her. “You will just have a say with what Lester and myself want to do with the company. We need a woman’s perspective on the board. We have gone too long without one.”Contemplating the offer; “I’ll become a director. If I think it’s not working out; I will withdraw my position” Simone answers. Smiling, Emmett plants a kiss on
Simone was waiting for someone to serve her with legal papers. She wasn’t happy they came after Emmett had come home from work. “What is this all about?” he screams at the poor legal intern, standing in the doorway.“Mark Webster is suing for damages to his business” the intern states; taking a step back to leave.Slamming the door and sitting down at the dining room table; Emmet opens the envelope, to read through the paperwork regarding the lawsuit against Simone. “You are not the cause of any of this” he snaps, looking over at Simone who comes over to him.“That much we do know. I’ve already sort legal advice” Simone remarks, taking a seat next to Emmett and picking up the documents to have a read.“And?” Emmett asks getting annoyed at what some people will do to make a buck.“They don’t have a leg to stand on” she says, trying to not make an issue of something that is out of her control. Seeing Emmett wasn’t going to accept that as an answer; Simone continues; “Gloria said; I am n
“Do you mind if I get something to eat?” Richard asks, coming out of the guest room as Emmett and Simone were just about to sit down for dinner. Nodding her head; “Did Paul hit you again?” Simone asks, putting some roast beef and vegetables on her plate; topping the whole plate with gravy. “He never stopped” Richard says; eyeing how much gravy she was putting on top. “Do you have enough? Or would you like me to get you a pitcher?” “I’m fine” she answers. ‘It’s not me who wants the gravy; it’s the jelly bean in my stomach that does’ she adds to herself. Emmett’s eyes narrow to a cold stare. Not because Richard was teasing Simone. He wasn’t aware Richard was beaten by Paul. “Why did you come here, of all places?” Emmett asks, not sure of what he is doing or why he would go to him in the first place. “You hate me as much as Paul.” “I don’t hate you. You are my brother” Richard says; shock creeping on Emmett’s face. “I already told you; I don’t have anywhere else to go.” “Hotel; Fri
It’s been three years since Simone and Emmett were married. The pair had grown together over the time and the family got bigger with a new arrival six months ago; Lauren Josephine Peterson. Thankfully there was no surprises of a second baby during the delivery.“Are you ready for our special evening?” Emmett calls from the living room as Simone walks out in her bodysuit, dressed in an off the shoulder royal blue evening dress with a slit up the right side. “You always look stunning” he adds, giving her a peck on her temple.They were heading to the charity banquet for the local shelter for domestic violence. Cheryl helped establish it with the money given to her from Evelyn when she passed away. “Dad; we leaving shortly” Simone calls out as Phillip comes out of the playroom with Lauren in his arms and two three-year-olds hanging onto each leg. “Thank you for looking after them tonight” she adds.“You don’t have to thank me” Phillip beams, placing Lauren in the playpen and picking up e
The limousine pulled up out the front of the banquet hall where the fashion parade was being held. Vince steps out and opens the rear door for everyone to climb out of the back. Camera flashes were going off as Drake steps out and extends his hand to Leona with a smile before Lester does the same with Caitlyn. Followed by Jason with Rebecca, Jonathon with Matilda, Richard with Sandy and Vince helping Linda, Tiffany and Cheryl out.Simone straightens her black and green full-length dress as Emmett leans over and kisses the side of her head. “Let’s head in; the others will catch up” Emmett whispers in Simone’s ear.Simone nods, taking Emmett’s hand and beaming a smile as they were stopped for pictures momentarily.“I want to call Aunty Leslie before it starts and make sure the twins are ok” Simone says as the group find a seat to the front of the runway.“I already did” Linda voices behind her, sitting down in her seat. “They’ve been fed and are sleeping peacefully. Jakey is playing wit
It’s been three weeks since the twins decided to arrive; giving Emmett and Simone a surprise of a lifetime. Simone was let out of the hospital two days later. Stacey wanted to make sure the twins didn’t need any additional medical help. Given Linda was their nanny; she was for happy for her to take them home when she did.Tiffany had reported to Simone every evening what was going on at the agency. In Simone’s opinion it was so she could see the babies. Robert wasn’t the only model to have been offered a contract overseas. Suzie’s contract was renewed to go to Australia for their fashion week the following year and Trent will be joining her. Kimberley was given a contract to go to China, while Lewis will be heading to the Milan fashion week in Italy.The Next Fashion Designer was coming to a close and Lively Design Studio’s made the final with Giovanni Boutiques and Le Boutique. “Leslie and Barry are going to look after Jake and the twins while we head to the fashion show tonight for
Tiffany walks through the door of the birthing suite. Seeing the little bundle in Emmett’s arms, she walks over to him. “There’s my little goddaughter” she coos, taking her from Emmett.“Hmm-hmm” Simone sounds, clearing her throat for Tiffany to look at her. She glances up and sees the second baby attached to Simone’s breast. Her mouth gapes open as she glances between the two babies.“Twins? When the fuck were you going to tell us?” Tiffany whisper shouts at Simone. “And why didn’t you tell me you were in labour and heading to the hospital?”“I couldn’t tell you about this one because I didn’t know. This little man decided he wanted to stay hidden. The amnio results were taken from Isabella’s fluid sac since his was behind hers” Simone whisper shouts her explanation back to Tiffany, who starts smiling and cooing at Isabella. “As for being in labour; I didn’t get a chance to tell you. I called Emmett to let him know my waters broke and before I knew it; he was carrying me to the car.”
Emmett raced to the hospital with Simone protesting beside him to slow down. ‘I knew it wasn’t Braxton Hicks this time’ Emmett fumes in his mind. “Slow down, Emmett” she says again, pulling him out of his thoughts.He looks over to her and beams a smile in her direction; “we are going to meet our little girl” he says as another contraction hits Simone and she screams out in pain. “We are almost there” he whispers in a hushed tone.He pulls up out of the emergency department. Linda is waiting out the front with a wheel chair for them to arrive. “You called Linda?” he asks as she nods and tries to breathe through another contraction.“How far apart are the contractions?” Linda asks Emmett.He gives her a blank stare; “I was a bit preoccupied, trying to get her to the hospital; I forgot to time them. If I was to guess, they are 2-3 minutes apart” he tells her.“And her waters broke while she was on the phone to me. Let’s get her up and see how far along she is” Linda states as Emmett pus
Sitting at her desk; Simone started fidgeting as she glanced at the doorway, hoping Cheryl, Vince, Tiffany, Jonathon and Matilda would walk through. “Calm down” Emmett states, running his hands through his hair as he sat on the sofa. “You decided to let Cheryl and Tiffany go to the runway show and be pleasantly surprised at the clothes tomorrow night.” They decided not to tell Emmett the real reason behind not going to the production warehouse for the final and gave him the excuse she wanted to be pleasantly surprised. It was a good thing too, since the day at the hotel with Alexandro; she had been getting Braxton Hicks contractions every couple of days.“I know” Simone murmurs, walking out from behind her desk and taking a seat next to Emmett on the sofa. “I’m nervous because I’m not there to stop Alexandro for doing or saying anything to Jonny.”“He wouldn’t be game with Vince or Tiff there” Emmett chuckles, putting his arms around her and pecking the side of her head. Emmett pulls
Over the next few weeks; to Simone’s surprise, Alexandro stayed away from her when she went to the warehouse for the production. Holly and Quintin confirmed he hadn’t been asking questions about her or her relationship with Emmett anymore. ‘Maybe he has finally gotten the hint’ she says to herself.Emmett had made an effort to get to know Albert for the time he was in Rocky Valley and both decided to keep in touch. “I’m glad you and Al could become friends” Simone says to Emmett in the bedroom as she steps into her green maternity dress to get ready to head over to the production warehouse. “He really is a great guy.”“Ehh” Emmett voices with a shrug of his shoulders, causing Simone to giggle at his attempt to downplay his friendship with an old school colleague. “Are you and Vince taking Jonny in today?”“Yes” Simone replies, putting her watch on her wrist and looking at the time. “He should be heading up any…” she didn’t get to finish her sentence when they heard the knock on the do
Albert had left the room to head down to the lobby. He had mentioned to Adam before walking out the door to make sure the ladies were safe; one thing he was certain of, Alexandro wasn’t to be trusted with them. He had a feeling Simone’s comment to the hotel receptionist; Emmett would be notified of their whereabouts and would be there soon. He wanted to explain his involvement before it got out of hand.He barely made it out of the elevator before Emmett ran through the front door; stopping dead and folding his arms in front of him with a smirk on his face. “Why am I not surprised; he had you kidnap my wife” Emmett spits at the man in front of him.Albert’s eyes widen with Emmett’s statement before composing himself again. Leona only told him Emmett wasn’t her brother; he didn’t know any other details. “What kidnapping?” Albert states; glaring back at Emmett as two more men walk through the doorway to stand behind him. “They came freely and Leona gave you a message she was ok on the s
Caitlyn and Simone were shocked they were ushered into a waiting vehicle out the back of the supermarket. Because of this, Simone was inwardly cursing herself for leaving Sandy and Cheryl without giving them an explanation on what was happening. She was even more annoyed both of them had left their handbags in the trolleys so she couldn’t message Emmett what was going on and tell him she was ok; ‘hopefully he will see the camera footage and know they were fine’ she tells herself.“We should have bought our bags with us” Caitlyn giggles, trying to lighten the mood with a joke. She too was annoyed she didn’t think it would be more than two minutes to go out the back to talk. Seeing Simone wasn’t amused by her comment; Caitlyn turns her attention to the men in the front seat. “Al; we understand he can’t leave and everything. Why is it important for him to see us?”The chestnut brown-haired man driving, looked at the two women behind him in the rearview mirror. He didn’t say anything exce