EMMAThe moment I told Amy about my plan I could see the shock and panic on her face as she grabbed my tighter.“What? What do you mean you’re leaving?” Amy asked me with a panicked look on her face. Even in a million years, I won’t forget how scared she looked as she took my hands, which warmed from her touch.“I want to leave, Amy. I want to take my mother and start a new life anywhere else than here.”“What about your job and school?” She asked in a panic, like she was looking for anything she could use to hold me back.“You know I’m done with my project, and I have applied to graduate early. My job was always an internship. I can find something better with what I’ve saved,” I explained to her. Most of it was true, though I haven’t found a job opening yet. I know that with what I have saved, I could get decent housing there. I would look for a job to pay Mrs. Layla back, and I would take care of my baby myself. I thought as I rubbed my belly.“You don’t mean that. I mean, you have a
ROWANI felt like my world was spinning out of bounds I could barely hear anything the moment after Amy told me the news about Emma. "Emma has left. She is gone.""Gone? What do you mean, gone?" I asked her in anger, but Amy was having none of it. She neither cared nor worried about my frantic questions about Emma."I don’t have to answer that, Mr. King," Amy retorted as she reached for her door to close it and shut me out."Wait!" I raged as she paused and looked at me, her eyes filled with annoyance and hate."What?""T-Tell me where she is. I know you know where she is.""No, I don’t know anything about her location, and even if I knew, Rowan, I would not tell you. Goodbye," she called coldly as she shut the door and left me in the dimly lit hallway of her apartment.I was raging mad at this point as I stormed out and down the steps and into my car. Where the hell was she? How could Emma just leave like that? After playing with my feelings, is this what she truly wanted? To ruin me?
RowanI just couldn’t believe it. Emma was gone; her whereabouts were nowhere to be found. She had played me and used me, and now she was finally with Paxton, and they must have run away together. My anger knew no bounds from Emma’s endless betrayal. Every night I went to sleep, I dreamt of her. But why did she look so broken that day? Yet she decided to leave me without a second thought. Now my thoughts were filled with her, and it had become maddening.I steeled myself to forget her—forget everything we ever were. As I woke up in the morning and wore my work clothes, I got a call with the ID showing that it was my mom. She must have found out by now. "Fuck," I muttered as I watched the phone ring, and only on the third ring did I pick it up. "Hello?" I started as I buttoned up my suit."What is the meaning of what I’m hearing?! Where is Emma?" My mother raged over the phone. I knew it wouldn’t be long until she found out, even if she was out of the country. "What do you mean you can
ROWAN...Being starkly pissed was an understatement forHow I felt the moment Raya left my office after saying all those things to me. I slammed my fist into the desk, pushing away my failed attempts as I stood up in annoyance and paced through my office.Not only were my mom and Raya not on my side, but doubts also kept swimming back in my head, like I had done something terribly wrong or there was something I didn’t do.Everything has become messed up because of Emma Smith coming into my life. Now I had to dance to the music of letting her go. No, she let go first, and now I am the one paying for everything. I wouldn’t let her get the best of me.I walked to the open plane of my windows that extended from the ceiling and had the whole outdoors open and sunny in my office space. Not long after, the door opened, and I saw Keith come in and close the doors behind him with a look of annoyance on his face."What is it?" I called coldly to him as I still faced the windows, combing my dis
*EMMA*Call me a coward for running away, but what choice did I have? There was nothing left for me back in New York. Not only was I rejected and disgraced by Rowan, but my workplace sees me as a villain in Rowan's life. I have the most important person in my life right now growing in my belly, and one of them is in the city of Los Angeles that I’m currently heading to.Leaving Amy at the airport was bittersweet, but I knew that wouldn’t be the end of us. She is my best friend, and as soon as I got settled in, I would be sure to bring her along. But right now, I needed to focus on starting a new life.On the way to the hospital, I filled in my work experiences at different local shops and management firms.I knew I had saved enough from selling our appliances and the pay I had gotten from work to sustain us for a few months with rent. But that would not stop me from striving for a better future for me and my mom, especially since there would be another addition to my family soon.“We
After Emma had left the hospital with her mom, they took a cab to a hotel she had booked along the way before she had takentaking her mom away.They reached the small room withat held one large bed and some small items they could use; it wasn’t much, but it would do for now, and she had rented the room out for a week.Emma had hoped that she wouldo find work to do before then; she didn’t want anything to do with the king’s family, so she could only depend on herself now for a good life for her mom.ButHowever, after a few days of searching, she found that the places that calleding her for interviews were not as accepting as they claimed twhe momentn they saw her six-month pregnant belly.She would be turned away without a poorvalid excuse of them not needing a problem, even though Emma was qualified for the job, but sort of she couldn’'t blame them.“"Any news?”" Her mom called the moment andas she walked back to the hotel to see her mother waiting, but she. Emma smiled sadly, and he
•Emma•I settled into my new job surprisingly well. Since I knew how to tend and serve drinks from working in the restaurant, I got into a turn behind the counter and learned how to make coffee while my mom was in the back with Mrs. Ford while they both worked in the kitchen to perfect mom's recipes, which had become a bestseller in just the months that we’ve been here. Life was simple and not as complicated as it was in New York; it was quiet, and people were friendly. A lot admired me and called me pretty with a pregnant glow, even though some still asked for the father. When I didn’t answer, they got the hint but didn’t judge. My thoughts were interrupted by the jingle of the café bell, and it opened up to a familiar face; he was tall and had one of everyone’s dreams, as well as my employer’s son, Eric Ford.And he had been making his visits more frequent, even though he had work in other branches. Like I said before, Mrs. Ford was very humble not to tell me how they had a chain s
*ROWAN*I don’t know why I was in this messed-up dream.I dream of a life with a beautiful, familiar woman. The sight of her silhouette makes my heart ache. While we sat down at the park and ate our picnic sandwich while I caressed her belly and smiled proudly at her, Her green emerald eyes called me in as I whispered the words I keep deep in my heart. “I love you, Emma,” I called, moving forward to finally taste the cherry lips I have been yearning for.Then I woke up. My eyes shot open to fucking loud buzzing from my phone that vibrated in the room,. “Uhm, Fuck!” I muttered as I rolled over to see that I wasn’t alone. I noticed a blonde woman on my bed when, and I remembered last night that I had gone to a party, and. I was sure she was one of the directors’ or investors nieces, but I was too horny and drunk to care.She woke up and smiled at me and reached over to kiss me, but I wasn’t in the mood for that sh*t; I was never in the mood for it. “Get out,” I muttered coldly to her.
EPILOGUERowan never knew happiness could be so beautiful; he made sure to shout to the world that Emma and Ryan were his.The moment his mom Layla found out about their rekindled relationship, she was happy for them, and she was all the more glad they settled their differences and finally chose happiness.But even more, she was happy for them to find each other. As the days passed, Rowan was relentless with his joy.Everyone in the park found out about them, and Rowan was more than proud to show that Emma was his.Even though Emma was shy from attention in the beginning, she got used to it because she knew Rowan wouldn’t stop; she had unleashed a beast who never wanted to stop showing love for her.But he also made sure her relationship didn’t affect how hard she worked; she wanted them to see that her being with the president of the King's Corps would not stop her from working.In no time, she was promoted to assistant manager of the planning division after a little over six months o
It still felt surreal to Rowan.He didn’t want to let go of Emma as they kissed; he didn’t expect her to come back, and he wouldn’t have blamed her.Not that he was an asshole to her, but the moment she left with Eric was an eye-opening experience for him as he walked back to his house. His body was weak, his mind was exhausted, and all he wanted to do was drink.He opened a new bottle of wine, taking it straight from the bottle and sowing it into his system.But he couldn’t feel an ounce of it; he was still wide awake, and it felt like hell and torture for him. He was only left with his regrets and dark thoughts. He imagined Eric getting on one knee and proposing; he imagined his son calling Eric dad and them becoming a new family."I'm so sorry, Emma. I regret everything. I regret it all. I'm sorry,” he mutters as he stays in the dark cover of the room, leaning on a wall with his clothes closed. Who would have thought the billionaire extraordinaire had been torn to pieces? He had
"You freaking live here?"Eric calls, his confusion slowly turning to anger as he looks at Emma, who knew she couldn’t lie, and there was no way out of this, he found out."Yeah, I do; that isn’t your problem either, so get lost.""She told you to let go of her, didn’t she? Now you use your money, wealth, and power to stalk her and make her feel uncomfortable?” He snarled, and Eric then rushed over to push Rowan away from Emma, pinning him against the wall. "Haven't you had enough? Haven’t you harassed her enough, you bastard? You’re making life hard enough for her, and now you move close to her to torment her?""Eric, leave him alone; it isn’t like that!”“From what I’m seeing, it’s very much like that, Emma,” he says before he turns back to Rowan. “Leave her alone." He warned."She hasn’t told me to do that, so why should I listen to you?" Rowan rages as he raises his hand, pulling it into a fist and ready to attack Eric, before Emma comes in between them both."I told you to stop!”
"Eric," Rowan says as he looks to Keith, who was as surprised as him, especially since the client wanted everything to be discreet."Mr. Rowan,” Eric called, moving forward to offer a handshake, knowing Rowan couldn’t refuse, especially since the whole room was full of his employees and Eric’s associates.They had to be professional.And even as Rowan tried to concentrate on the meeting, his eyes were still on Eric, who looked smug. Most times he had seen Eric in casual wear, and when he said they had a chain of stores, he paid no mind to it.But even right now, Rowan King couldn’t help but feel intimidated; this man was also rich and ready to take Emma as his, and he even loved her kid too. He tapped on the table.He didn’t hear Keith call him until he was asked, “What do you think about this president?” Keith says with a raised brow and his eyes narrow at his friend, telling him to focus on this project right now.Rowan wanted so much to be leery and say no to this deal, but he knew
Eric?”Emma calls, and Eric smiles at her before he walks forward. “Hey, Emma,” he whispers, putting her on a high, and Emma relishes in the relief that comes with it.He lets go momentarily as she bends down to where Ryan is shopping excitedly. "Hi, Uncle Eric!” He squeals, and Eric picks him up."Look at how you’ve grown in just a little over a month. Dang!” He says this, and Ryan laughs, hugging him."We missed you!"“I did; I missed you guys,” he says, looking deeply into Emma’s eyes. I could see his emotions and see he hadn’t forgotten about his promise or the kiss."Well, come on in!” She opens the door for Eric to take Ryan in as she looks back at Rowan’s house, especially at the fact that Eric had no clue about it. Hell, how was she going to bring it up?"Um, when did you arrive?" She was shut up with a peck on the cheek, or maybe she shouldn’t tell him. She thought.She watches him drop. Ryan, who quickly goes to drop his toys that Layla had given him, says, "Like an hour ago
Emma's pleasure was immense; this time she wasn’t drunk and relived all the pleasure, and their skin merged as one.She let Rowan take her from the entrance of the house to the couch; their naked skins slapped against each other, and her sex ached for more from him.They changed positions until they ended up inside his room, giving each other the last climax of the night before Emma fell on him, her body limp and weak from rising. Rowan kissed her, watching her as her breath calmed and watching her until she slept."God, Emma, only you can be this crazy for you, and I want you so much. I love you, and I hope you can fully trust and forgive me soon,” he mutters, watching her chest rise and fall as she sleeps and until his eyes become drowsy and he falls asleep.They slept for many hours, and this time when Emma woke up, she didn't. She stretched up, quickly shooting up from the bed, but there was no one beside her.She wondered if she hallucinated last night, but this was her bed or he
“What do you think, Emma?” Layla asked as she gazed at Ryan, who was pleading with puppy eyes, if he wanted to stay with Layla.“Can I go with grandma, please, mama?” He asked Emma, and she could see nothing wrong with the request, especially since it was just one day."I'll make sure to bring him in on Sunday,” Layla said, and Emma could see that she wanted bonding time with her grandson.“Don’t worry about it, Layla; I’ll come by on Sunday to visit and take him,” she said to Layla, and she could see the relief that she was safe and the happiness on Ryan’s face.“Alright, then since the event is pretty much done, we will be going. Ryan, we are going to have so much fun at our sleepover today.""I can’t wait for grandma; bye Mama, bye Papa!” Ryan waved as he and Layla went into the car. That made Emma aware of what she had done; she was not alone with the subject of her very much erotic dream."Well, that was surprising. Shall we go too?” He said this to Emma, who tried not to fiinch,f
Before Emma knew it, she was taken to her room and pampered and powdered up by Raya, who was more than excited to help, even though she was nursing a hangover.Layla had chosen a casual yet soft look: a pastel purple gown reaching her mid-thigh, her hair left to curl around her shoulder, and white sandal heels that matched her bag. She couldn’t thank Raya and Amy enough.Especially when she saw how handsome her son was in a dark blue top and black pants. He looked at her and exclaimed, "Mama, you look so pretty." Ryan squealed excitedly."So do you, baby; you’re so handsome," she called to him. Her phone then buzzed, and it was Rowan telling her he would be there in a few minutes. Her belly churned with excitement but also with nerves.She was going out with the man who she had a sex dream about; yes, they had slept together before, but Emma couldn’t help but feel like she had committed a crime about it. “..Emma!” Amy called, breaking her thoughts and getting her attention back as she
“Deeper,” Emma moaned as she felt Rowan’s tongue against her skin, lapping at her core, and it delved in, making her moan out loud.“Fuck, ugh!” She moaned in pleasure , as Rowan held her legs apart, she clutched on to his head and felt his hot breath against her aching sex.His hands then traveled up her waist, causing Emma to shudder as he pulled her closer, their lips meshing back together passionately, leaving her breathless.“Rowan,” Emma moaned as she felt his hand grab her ass, his lips tracing from her mouth to her cheeks, kissing the nape of her neck before biting down hard."You're so sexy for me and ready for me," Rowan moaned in her ear, and Emma’s body responded to him. “I want you to turn around for me and present your ass to me, love,” he whispered in her ear as Emma turned around.But as she lay there, waiting for his touch and his cock to penetrate her, she roused herself, feeling the anticipation build and her breath catch.She felt the warmth on her back and his hot