Alicia's POVMy heart skipped at his question, and I squirmed under his intense stare, but I hung my head confidently. "Trisha? Who is that?", I asked, staring right back into his eyes in denial, but his unwavering stare assured me that he knew what he was saying."Do you really want me to refresh your memory?"I rolled my eyes. "Yes, please. Tell me of this 'Trisha' that I don't know anything about," I spoke sarcastically, trying to wave it off, but within me, my heart raced. I hoped he had not figured me out.Trisha's delay in responding to my call already made me feel uneasy inside, and Eric's accusing stare seemed to be a kind of confirmation to my fears."Fine. Fine. I'll speak! Leave me alone!! I was sent by your own sister, Alicia, to ruin the dress. She sent me. She hates Emily's guts and hopes to make her pay for whatever reason I don't know. Probably because she wants to ruin the wedding she was sent to plan by having an affair with you!"My blood ran cold, and I felt like
Emily’s POVI sighed in perfection at the sight of the dress, which clung perfectly to Lola’s skin like a glove.The shimmery effect around the mermaid dress was just what I had envisioned it to be. Lola was indeed made to be a model, as her wearing the dress made her look like a masterpiece herself.“Oh my gosh!” she squealed as she took in her reflection in the full-body mirror that graced the living room walls. “This is so unique. What do you have to say, mother?” she inquired of Cecilia, whose eyes drooped at the dress.She had a permanent frown on her face as she stared down at the dress.Alicia, for one, had not said a word to me since I had stepped into the room, and I was very much relieved. I could, however, feel her eyes boring holes into the back of my head as I walked around Lola, taking note of the things that needed to be corrected.“What are these beads made of? They are not shining as brightly as I expected them to,” Cecilia commented, her eyes fleeting across the dres
Emily's POVI grabbed my hale and hearty baby into my arms as soon as I stepped into her ward, making sure to be careful with the medical cords that were connected to her."My darling!" I gushed softly, hugging her, and she giggled, hugging me with superior enthusiasm. "I missed you so much.""Mummy, I missed you too!" she squealed, her tiny arms wrapped around my neck. "I thought you would not come back, Mama. You stayed away for long."My eyes watered. I knew that I indeed deserved her accusations."I'm so sorry, darling. I had to work," I apologized, but she only pouted, crossing her arms on her chest."You always have to work, Mama, yet you rush down here when something happens to me. When will you stop working?"I smiled at her as she sulked."When I can give you a good life, baby," I cooed, and she frowned in confusion before beaming anyway."Okay, Mama," she said with an understanding nod. "The doctor said I can leave in three days. Will you stay here with me till then?"I bowe
"Have you completely lost it? What did he do to you? He is your freaking best friend for crying out loud!"My fingers danced across my phone screen lazily as I listened to my mother scream at me. Surprisingly, she had just found out about Max's imprisonment somehow, and she had refused to let my ears rest since she heard about it."I am talking to you, Eric! You even moved him to a much worse prison! What is wrong with you?" she snapped. "Did you even plan to tell me about it before I found out myself, Eric? You've kept that young man in jail for over five weeks, Eric. What height of cruelty!"I stifled a yawn at her incessant questions, regretting even leaving my room to catch some refreshing air before leaving for the gym later in the evening."Answer me!"My mother's shrill scream caused me to snap my neck in her direction."What is the big deal about it, Mum?" I snapped. "He owed me money and got what he deserved. Period!"Her eyes widened and then narrowed at me, and her jaw tick
Emily's POVI tugged in the hem of my jacket as I strode confidently towards the courthouse.It had been a hell of a week since I found out that Max had been moved to a different cell. The officers and policemen had been very strict with their no visiting policy for him despite my threats to take it up again, which brought me to this very moment.Eric had promised to meet me at the court after sending me a message, which I would like to consider a threat, asking me to withdraw the case or he would take extreme measures.I flicked my flailing hair off my face as I walked, determined to see the end of Eric's stupid schemes. I was determined to get Max out of prison this very day.As I approached the entrance of the courtroom, the breathtaking appearance of Eric stood inches away from the door. My eyes were off him as swiftly as they had landed on him, and I shook my head.Breathtaking, my foot!"Emily," His voice called out, firm yet warm. I ignored him, preparing to brush past him whe
Emily's POV.As the days passed, the tension surrounding Max's case continued to mount on me, leaving me almost downcast.I was grateful I had Mia and Anna to keep me sane in the midst of the chaos.Anna, being the supportive friend that she was encouraged me to speak to Eric."Babe, I think you should give Eric a chance," she suddenly suggested, making my mouth fall open."Excuse me?"She sighed on the other end of the line before continuing. "What are you really afraid of, Emily? Do you want to spend that much money on Max, who you barely know? I understand that he is a friend and probably your boyfriend, and you care about him, but don't you think you are taking this a little too personally? This is a battle between two ex-best-friends-""Because of me!" I interjected bitterly. "He never demanded a payment of the debt when I was not in the picture.""I know, and I understand. I also understand that Eric is going about this irrationally, but can you try to see things from his persp
Emily's POV'I will see you in court'I flew up from my bed with a start, my heart racing frantically as I began to dial his line to no avail. It rang continuously, but it was either he had dropped his phone elsewhere, he was asleep, or he was intentionally refusing to pick up my call.My palms became sweaty as I thought about his threats earlier and his subtle remarks when he warned me not to push Max's case so much.I swaowed as tears stung my eyes. How on earth did he find out about Mia? I had been secretive about her and even hidden her away from the prying eyes of the media and the public!As I travelled down memory lane, it suddenly occurred to me."They just told me to tell you that your daughter has her father's eyes."The words of the doctor at the hospital played again in my head over and over. Did Eric...No! No!How could he have donated blood to Mia? Was that why the doctor refused to tell me who had been the angel donor we had been searching for?I fathered my hair in
Emily's POVMy very core boiled in rage and hatred for the man seated in behind the desk in front of me as I held up the documents to him."What is this?" He asked, amusement dancing on his facial expressions as he stared at the extended papers."A legal contract binding this," I bit back, my voice cold as ice and my glare threatening but he did not seem affected one bit. "Sign it!"A faint smirk played on his lips as he stared at my outstretched arms, still making no move to collect the papers I was giving him. My arms were beginning to feel heavy at this point."What is the need for this?" Eric asked as he stared at me.I rolled my eyes, banging the papers on the desk in front of him loudly."I would not be a fool to have any agreement with you without a legally binding document. I need you to append your signature where necessary, Mr. Wilson."His amusement grew, causing me to feel even more irritated as I stared at him.Without another word, he grabbed the document, reclined into