In a blink of an eye, Emerald’s graduation will be on the next day. Time flew so fast and she was so excited. Not just because of the new chapter of her new life but because she can feel that what she was aiming for is within her reach.
She was summoned by their principal and she feel like she was walking on cloud nine as she walked outside the principal’s office. Emerald was the top of her class and she is the valedictorian. That is the reason why she was called. The principal himself informed her about it. Her mother would be very happy with the news.
“Hey, congratulations!” Jason was also delighted by the news though he expected it already.
“Thanks, Jason.” Emerald smiled.
“Let’s celebrate. Your treat this time.” He winked which made Emerald laugh.
“Sure.” she replied which stunned Jason.
Emerald was always frugal and never spend money if it is not necessary. She laughed at her best friend’s reaction. He knows her very well. She grabbed his hand and took him to the nearest ice cream shop. The two enjoyed their ice cream while looking at the people who passed by.
“You know what, Tyler asked me which university you are going to study in college.” Jason suddenly said which made Emerald happy.
She wanted so badly to ask Jason about Tyler but he mentioned him. “And?” Nonchalantly she asked as if she didn’t care but deep inside her heart was beating so fast. “Well, I told him you are not going to college due to financial problems. He was so annoying.”Emerald laughed. She had no idea if it was a good thing that Jason did not tell him. She was hopeful that she could meet him again and find a way to get close to him. She has a lot of plans on her mind but how will she start all of them when she has no idea how to find Tyler.
Jason noticed her silence and asked, “You seemed disappointed that I didn’t tell Tyler.”
“You are imagining things.” Emerald denied.
“By the way,I have bad news and good news.” he suddenly said tat caught Emerald’s attention.
“What is it?” she curiously asked.
“Well, it is good news for me and bad news for you.” he grinned.
Emerald rolled her eyes and said, “Spill the beans already.”
“My parents will send me abroad to study. Katherine and I will be going to the same university.”
“Really, that surely is good news for you. What is the bad news?” she asked.
“I won’t be seeing you anymore. To be honest, that's good news because there will be no more annoying Emerald but I’m worried that you won’t be able to protect yourself.” his eyes showed his uneasiness.
Emerald was touched and it warmed her heart. Jason really is the big brother she never had. He genuinely cares for her. A lot of people thought that something was going on between them. But Jason only looks at her as his little sister and the feeling is mutual.
“Jason, I can take care of myself. You don’t have to worry about me. I am glad that you will be with the love of your life. I hope you won’t mess up and there will be progress between you two.”
Smiling and shrugging of shoulders was the only response Emerald received from Jason. He was really determined to win Katherine’s heart this time but he was also nervous. After a while, Jason takes Emerald home and the two bid farewell.
“Congratulations Emerald,” Jason’s mother hugged Emerald as she handed a box to her.
“Thank you.” she said.
“You must be very proud of her, Emelia.” Rachel said to Emerald’s mother.
“I am Ma’am. Thank you so much for all the help you give to my daughter.”“Just call me Rachel. Emerald helped me so much with my son. If it wasn’t for her, Jason might not be able to graduate this year.” she said as she looked at her son.
“Mom!” they laughed as Jason scratched his head.
Jason’s parents invited Emerald and her mother over dinner. It was also a farewell party for Jason as he will fly the next day. Emerald was sad that Jason will no longer be with her. She was used to being with him for a couple of years.
Weeks had passed since Emerald sent off Jason to the airport together with his parents. He unexpectedly cried while Emliy was laughing at the same time her tears were falling. They both did not expect such a reaction. They were like lovers being apart.
With her heart beating so fast, she approached the man she knows will be the stepping stone for her revenge. Tyler was talking to someone with both his hands inside his pocket. He didn’t notice the woman that he had been searching for was right behind him. He had been looking for Emerald and trying to find information about her, he had to do his own investigation because his jerk friend, Jason, would never tell him a single thing about her.
“Excuse me, Tyler?” That voice made him turn around.
His eyes widened as soon as he looked over his shoulder. “Emerald!”
Emerald smirked when she saw that reaction on Tyler’s handsome face.
“I didn’t expect to see you here.” she almost stuttered as she is not used to telling lies..
Emerald never lied and this was her first time. She planned all this and she knew Tyler was here. She is now at the university, choosing her class schedule. Next week will be the start for the semester.
“Me, either. I was surprised to see you. Do you study here?’ he asked.
“By next week, yeah.” Emerald put the sweetest smile which made Tyler want to kiss her.
“Cool, so I assume you are trying to select the time of your classes.”
Emerald nodded. Then Tyler asked, “Do you need any help? Like locating the classrooms perhaps.”
It looks like he had completely forgotten about the woman he had been flirting with and the woman was now looking at Emerald like she wanted to skin her alive. The woman intentionally coughs to get his attention.Tyler’s smile faded as he looked at the woman with annoyed gaze while earlier he stared at her like he wanted to devour her. He really is a jerk, Emerald thought. The woman was throwing daggers at Emerald while the latter just rolled her eyes at the pathetic lady and answered Tyler’s question.
“Well, I don’t want to disturb you and your girlfriend.”
“Oh no, you misunderstood. She’s not my girlfriend.” the woman’s face turned sour as Tyler denied the woman in a heartbeat.
“Then, who is she?” Emerald asked.
“No one.” he shamelessly winked at her.
Tyler turned his heel as he wrapped his arm around Emerald’s shoulder like the poor woman doesn’t exist. She feels so bad for the woman. It takes a lot of self control not to push him and slap his hand away which is now in her shoulder.
She really is disgusted with him.The woman is gaping as she stares at the two people walking past her like she is not there. Emerald couldn’t look at the poor woman’s face but she saw that she was clenching her fist ready to punch her.“Are you sure that she wouldn’t mind? It looks like I interrupted her important conversation with you. Look at her, she’s ready to beat me” Emerald whispered to Tyler.
She felt uncomfortable all of a sudden. It was just drawn to her that this unknown lady might hold a grudge against her.It’s not that she’s scared because she can’t protect herself but because Emerald never wanted trouble.
‘Says who, what you’ve been doing right now is trouble in the future. You are seeking revenge on your own father.’ some voice whispered in her ear.
“She wouldn't even dare trying to lay a finger on you or she will regret being born.” Tyler said in a firm loud voice that the lady paled when she heard it.
Even Emerald was shocked at Tyler’s reaction. She never expected it. He looks so determined to protect her no matter what. She remembered Jason. But she shook off that thought. Jason genuinely cares for her but this guy just probably wants to impress her.
Tyler helped Emerald and the students were looking at them while whispering to each other. It made Emerald uncomfortable but there is no going back now.She must do whatever it takes for her plans to succeed. She must endure everything.
“Thank you so much Tyler. I really appreciate your help.” Emerald said when everything were done with her class schedule.
“You could pay me back by going to lunch with me.” Tyler suggested in a really sweet voice.
Emerald almost rolled her eyes but she smiled wholeheartedly to him. “Sure.”
Tyler’s eyes twinkled. He was caught off guard.He really thought she would refuse and his heart was ready for rejection but it was the other way around. She accepted his invitation without batting an eye.
All of a sudden, Emerald’s cold treatment towards him the last time they met had changed and she became warm to him. He hates to think that this is a one time courtesy since he helped her out and she will return to her cold demeanor again.
“But, I can’t afford to treat you to very expensive restaurants.” Emerald said shyly.
“Are you kidding me? I’m the man, I should pay and besides, I was the one who invited you. Regardless, I never let the woman pay.”
Emerald smiled. “Okay. You are a gentleman.”
She must admit that she was impressed with this attitude of Tyler. She wonders what Gerald was like as a father. He must have taught his son about this kind of stuff. Being a gentleman, being a responsible man, she wanted to puke. He didn’t even take responsibility for her mother and her. He abandoned them.He opened the car door for her when they reached his car. Another gentleman gesture. Tyler took her to an expensive Italian restaurant. Emerald felt small because she was only wearing a simple white shirt, denim jeans and a white sneakers. When they entered the premises, the people there were wearing business suits and the ladies were wearing formal dress.
Tyler whispered “Don’t feel uncomfortable, those women might wear fabulous clothes but they pale next to you. Your beauty is incomparable to theirs.”
Emerald looked at the man and saw the sincerity in his eyes. She saw admiration and desire in them. She swallowed as she hooked her arm onto his when he extended it offering her to hold him.
“Hello Mr. Clayton.” a woman approached them and Emerald saw how she raised an eyebrow secretly at her.
“Hey Barbara. You look good today.” Tyler smiled.
The woman almost passed out after hearing Tyler’s insincere compliment and it annoys Emerald. She tried her best not to scoff. Her panties might have loosen up, Emerald thought. Tyler has his way with women. He knows how to charm them and these women never even doubted his intentions.“Same spot?” the woman verified as she stared lustfully at him.
‘Where’s the dignity of this woman. Seems her rationality flew out the window. She was obviously sending him signals and she was not embarrassed. For crying out loud she’s at work.’
“Yes, please.” he said but his eyes were looking at Emerald the whole time which the latter didn’t notice.
But the flirt waitress did and she wanted to pull the woman’s hair. She felt insecure looking at Emerald. She has those beautiful green eyes that only a blind person will not notice. It was the second time that Tyler went to that restaurant and Barbara was blown away by him the moment she laid eyes on him. He was alone the last time and it infuriates her that he has now a female companion. How she wishes Tyler would look at her that way.
“This way.” Barbara forces a smile as she leads the couple in a corner that is especially just for Tyler.The lunch went well and now Emerald doesn't know what excuse she would tell Tyler. He is insisting on driving her home. That can’t happen. She couldn’t afford her mother to meet him and know his identity. She might find out what she’s up to. Her plans can’t be ruined,she’s just starting.
“Tyler, I really have to turn you down this time. But I assure you, next time you can send me home.” Emerald said.
He nodded and Emerald heaved a sigh of relief. She thought he would really insist. She noticed that he is not that persistent. A few refusal would make him give up unlike Jason who would never take no for an answer. Emerald was a bit disappointed knowing that he would only exert a little effort, however, it is a good thing at this point.
She bid him farewell. She was taken aback that he only kissed her hand, She was expecting more. Tyler acts like a casanova in front of those women but he acted like a certified gentleman in her company.
=Sarsi=
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PrologueI saw how my mother struggle just to provide for me. My mother would often go to work and take care of me at the same time. She took the responsibility of being both a mother and a father to me. A mother who takes care of me like feeding me, helping me get dressed, give me a bath and watching over me when I was a baby until I reach the age wherein I can already take care of myself. Apart from that, she shoulder the responsibility as a father since she works to provide for me like food, shelter, to buy me clothes, and sending me to school. She been through a lot of difficulties yet she managed to cope up and surpassed. I admire her so much. But that do not changed the fact that she went through all of these because of an irresponsible man.I loathe him. He is my own father but I despise that he is my father. I never met him. He abandoned us when he got my mother pregnant. I do not even know his name. I often call him Lucifer because only a devil can do such thi
Chapter 1“She has no dad, she is an alien!”The kids on the street keep shouting at me. They are chanting these words nonstop which makes me feel like I’ve been stabbed in the heart a million times. I am doing my very best to hold back my tears. I will never give them the satisfaction to see me cry. I have a rule to myself and that is to never let anyone see that they get into me. For me, crying is a sign of weakness. These kids thought I am weak because I am a girl. They had been bullying me because I don’t have a father.With a straight face, I keep on walking. I ignored them like they did not exist. Until one of the children pushed me. I did not expect that she would do it so I was caught off guard I did not have the chance to avoid her attack which causes me to fell with my knees on the ground. I looked at her with sharp eyes. She was smirking with her arms crossed on her chest.“What the hell is your problem?” I a
Chapter 25 years laterEmerald had been consoling her mother since she had been crying for some time since Aunt Alicia had passed away. Her mother does not want to eat and Emerald is sure that she had not been sleeping as well. Emerald is so worried about her mother’s health. If she keeps on going like this her health would definitely deteriorate.The two of them were so much affected by Aunt Alicia’s death. She was the one who helped her when they were so broke and in need financially. She let them stay and not just that, she helped in the espenses for Emerald’s education. She was now about to finish college and that is thanks so Aunt Alicia. Emerald just feel bad that she was not able to repay Aunt Alicia's kindness since she is already gone right before Emerald could finish college and get a job. She has many plans for Aunt Alicia and she became her inspiration to thrive and study hard.“Mom, you
Chapter 3Emerald quickly kept her stuff and placed it in her locker. She needs to hurry or else she will be late for her shift. She could not afford to lose her part time job as she needs it so much because if she will only rely on her allowance from her scholarship that will never be enough.Yes, Emerald did avail a scholarship successfully. It was not difficult since she was in the top 1 during her senior years and her grades are qualified. As a matter of fact, it was the university who approached her and offered her a scholarship. But she needs to work part time for her daily needs for the fare and snacks as well as the little projects from one of her minor subjects.She took up a business course since it is the most affordable and also she was aware that it's easier to get a job once she completed a business degree. She can apply to banks or any establishments such as malls, constructions companies or even retaurants."Hey Emerald. Wait up!" Ja
Chapter 4 They reached the dining room but Jason seem has no plans to let go of Emerald. He is holding her tightly and hide her from Tyler. While the latter on the other hand just smirked and shook his head. Emerald could not take the weirdness of her friend anymore so she whispered secretly in his ear. "Jason, what is wrong with you?" she said firmly. "Nothing, what are you talking aboout? You sit next to me." he said as he piulled out a chair for her. Tyler was about to offer a chair to Emerald but Jason was as quick as a speeding bullet and slightly pushed Emerald to sit on the chair which he pulled next to him. Emerald felt a bit uncomfortable and she has been praying that the lovely couple which are Jason's parents will not notice. Their sitting order is Jack on the center while his wife is on his right and next to her is Tyler who has been staring at Emerald shamelessly while smiling. On his left is Jason
Chapter 5 As they continue eating Tyler deep inside was very jealous at the scene in front of him. He wants to think that the beautiful lady is not really Jason’s girlfriend. He knows Jason since they were kids and he know that he is in love with their childhood friend Katie who is now living abroad. But just looking at Emerald every man would fall head over heels for her and it is not impossible that Jason’s feelings towards their other friend would automatically fade. Actually that is what is happening to him just now which never happened to him before. He was smitten by her beauty, she is really pretty without her even realizing it. Also, seeing how possessive Jason is to her, they really have a relationship. He was jealous how lucky Jason is to have her. “By the way, Aunt Rachel please take this. My mother cooked this for all of you. I almost forgot.” Emerald hand over the food container to Jason’s mother. “Wow, this looks delicious and I’m
Chapter 6 Emerald together with Jason and his parents then went to the office room. Jack sat on his desk while Rachel took some papers in the filing cabinet behind her husband’s desk. Jason and Emily sat on the two visitor’s chair in front of his desk. Rachel went in front of Emerald and handed her a pen and laid the two piece of paper in front of Emerald. “I will discuss your job then you can read the contract first before signing Emerald.” Jack started. “Okay, Uncle.” Emerald replied. “We decided to get Jason a tutor a long time ago but he always declined. We were shocked when he told us last week that he now agrees to have a tutor but he should be the one to choose who it will be.” Jack continued. “He always mentioned us about you. Like he always talk about you all the time and we are glad that he find a friend such as you. I have always wanted to meet you but our schedule doesn’t cooperate.” Rachel said. “Jason here,
Chapter 7Jason was currently in his room when he heard a knock on the door. It was their butler, so he lazily opened the door for him. He was a bit annoyed since it is too early and he still wants to sleep, his irritation grew the moment he saw the man behind Robert. It was no other than Tyler.“Good morning, young master. You have a visitor I told him to wait downstairs but he was so eager to come with me.“Hey dude, good morning.” Tyler said.“What so good in the morning, when your annoying face is the first one I saw.” Jason said.Instead of being offended, Tyler just laugh out loud and did not mind Jason’s hostility. He then went inside his friend’s room without a warning. Jason is really pissed as he follow his gaze to Tyler who went straight into his bed and lay down there as if he was the owner. Robert just laugh and shook his head before he spoke.“Just call me if you bot
In a blink of an eye, Emerald’s graduation will be on the next day. Time flew so fast and she was so excited. Not just because of the new chapter of her new life but because she can feel that what she was aiming for is within her reach. She was summoned by their principal and she feel like she was walking on cloud nine as she walked outside the principal’s office. Emerald was the top of her class and she is the valedictorian. That is the reason why she was called. The principal himself informed her about it. Her mother would be very happy with the news.“Hey, congratulations!” Jason was also delighted by the news though he expected it already.“Thanks, Jason.” Emerald smiled. “Let’s celebrate. Your treat this time.” He winked which made Emerald laugh. “Sure.” she replied which stunned Jason. Emerald was always frugal and never spend money if it is not necessary. She laughed at her best friend’s reaction. He knows her very well. She grabbed his hand and took him to the nearest ice c
Chapter 15Now that Emerald got a name, she was very excited. Who would have thought that it was so easy to track down her devil of a father. No, he wasn’t even deserving to be called such. That devil should burn to *lll. She would make sure that he would suffer ten folds than what her and her mother had been through in all those years. All she ever needed was a name, tag Clayton university and voila Emerald saw the male version of her. She looks exactly like him. Her jaw clenched as she saw the man on the screen wearing a suit and tie. There were several pictures of him and all of them were old pictures. Bitterness and anger dwelled inside her as she came up to a family picture of Gerald Clayton, together with his son and wife. She had no idea how to start her vengeance until she saw that happy family of three. An evil grin creeped in Emerald’s cherry lips as an idea came across her mind as if a bulb just lit up on the top of her head. She sneered as she stared at the young teena
Chapter 14Emerald’s heart was racing rapidly like it will come out of her chest anytime. She heaves in a deep breath trying to clam down her nerves. Bullets of sweats on her forehead and her palms are sweating as well. She was really nervous.“Just pull over, here Uncle.” Emerald handed the money to the driver before getting out of the cab.She was dropped by a slummy area. Emerald used to live in such neighborhood so she was not afraid. People looked at her and it was not new to her. Everywhere she goes, people will really take time to take a second look at her.Her appearance was different. She looks like a foreigner and she was sure that she got her looks from his father. Her face is different from her mother, she got green eyes same as the color of the gem which she believes that’s what she got her name from.“Excuse me, Aunty. Can you please tell me the way to Linda Shawl’s home?” Emerald asks the old woman who just descended from a cab, she has grocery stuff on both hands.“Sur
Chapter 13“What’s the problem, Emi?” Jason’s question brough Emerald back to her senses.“Nothing.” She denied.“I know you, don’t lie to me. You look like something is bothering you. Mind telling me?” Jason said.“Fine, I know you will pester me all day if I won’t tell you.” Emerald clicks her tongue. “Good thing, you know.” Jason said with a smug face.“It’s about my dad. There is a person that might lead me to him, to know his identity.”“Really, what makes you say that? Are you sure that this person is legit? How did you find him?” Jason asked her."The person is a she. Mom and I bumped into her when we went to eat at a restaurant yesterday. Mom was so scared seeing her and that makes sense because she never wants me to know who my father is. So, I was concluding that this woman knows everything about my mom’s past including my father base on her looks yesterday.”“You have a point there but it’s still dangerous, Emi. This person is a stranger and we don’t personally know her.
Chapter 12Emerald could not sleep that night no matter how she tossed and turned. She could never forget that incident this morning. How her mother looks so scared seeing the woman, Emerald can tell that she knows her. The name she mentioned, there is a possibility that he is her father.That woman has the answer to all her questions. She might can lead her to find his father. Emerald made up her mind, she will go back to that place and talked to that woman. She needs to know her father so she could plan how to get back at him.Suddenly, Emerald feels thirsty. So, she went outside her room to grab a glass of water in the kitchen. As she was passing by her mother’s room, she can hear soft sobs coming from the inside. Her fists curled into a ball as her heart tightened hearing her mother’s soft weeps.She has been hearing her cry since she was a child and she can tell that she was suppressing it so she could not hear it. Her mother was trying so hard to look tough in front of her but s
Chapter 11It is already past midnight but Emelia could not sleep. She was bothered with incident this morning. How could her and her best friend’s paths crossed again? The woman she bumped with in the fast-food restaurant was Linda. Her only best friend who knows everything about her past and what’s worse, Emerald was there. Even though her daughter did not say anything about her father, she knows that she wanted to meet him and knows him. That is her biggest fear. She wanted to keep Emerald from her father. He should not know about her existence. She is scared that he might not acknowledge her. Emelia knew that he married another woman. He has his own family and she don’t want Emerald to be the pathetic illegitimate daughter that his new family would despise. Much worse, he himself would despise her and denies her. That would be most painful for Emerald and she never wanted her daughter to be hurt. That is the last thing that she wanted to happen to her daughter. But how can she s
Chapter 10The past was still hunting her. It has been eighteen years but Emilia stull can’t forget the man she dearly loved but only crushed her and destroyed her life. She loved nothing but him and the only reciprocation she got was heartache. Whenever she saw her daughter, she can see the face of the man she hated but she loved her daughter despite of having a one hundred percent resemblance of her father.“Hi, Mom. Are you ready?” Her precious daughter called out.“Yes, dear.” She replied.Her daughter wanted to have a bonding with her on that beautiful Saturday morning. She got her salary as Jason’s tutor and she wanted to treat her. No matter how she refused Emerald never take no for an answer. Another character that she got from her father. Once, she decides there was no way that Emerald would change her mind.“Great! Let’s go.” She said happily.Emilia sighed deeply. “You sh
Chapter 9 Jason was just as quick as ‘The Flash’ to grab a chair for Emerald before Tyler could do it. Emerald look at her friend in awe while he just shrugged his shoulder as a response. Tyler deep inside was very jealous at the scene in front of him. He wants to think that the beautiful lady is not really Jason’s girlfriend. He knows Jason since they were kids and he know that he is in love with their childhood friend. But just looking at Emerald every man would fall head over heels for her and it is not impossible that Jason’s feelings towards their other friend would automatically fade. Actually that is just what is currently happening to him just now which never happened to him before. He was smitten by her beauty, she is really pretty without her even realizing it. Also, seeing how possessive Jason is to her, they really have a relationship. He was jealous how lucky Jason is. “By the way, Aunt Rachel please take this. My mother co
Chapter 8 Everyone was having a great time at the bar. Some are tipsy and some are already wasted but all of them are aiming for one thing, to hook up. Tyler is not an exception and it looks like he had his target. It did not took him long to be noticed by a hot chick in that bar. She is now biting her lower lip while looking at him in a seductive way. One week had passed since he came back in the country and since he meet the woman who made his nights sleepless. He thought he really need some distraction which is why he is now in the bar. Jason hates going to the bar because of the smell and the aggressive people who are under the influence of alcohol. They get along and almost have the same hobbies and interests except going to the bar. He loves to unwind in the bar to drink and best of all hook up. “Hi handsome.” the lady came up to him. “Hey sexy. Can I buy you a drink?” he asked as he caresses her hair. “I won’t mind. Are y