Emma•“What in the hell are you doing in Rowan’s house?!” Amber screeched at me when I should have been asking her that instead. She had no right to be here.She walked out of the elevator to look around and see that I had cooked and made this space mine in a way. “You came here uninvited, not me,” I replied coldly as she stared me down in disbelief. Her arms were crossed, and her face scrunched up in distaste. With the way she was dressed fancy and sexy, wearing a mini black dress and blood-red lips, I knew she didn’t just come here on a whim; she had a plan.If she planned to try to seduce Rowan without him knowing that I lived here, she was going to be very disappointed. “As you can see, I was given a card when we were together,” she said, easing a card up to me to show her power. But I stepped forward and put my hands out.. Her eyebrow raised in confusion about what I was doing, but I stood my ground even though her ice-blue eyes were judging. I started, “So you came to return i
“You kissed Amber?” Emma asked with a crestfallen expression; her heart felt like it just dropped to her stomach from Amber's confession.He looked conflicted, but he wasn’t denying it. “She kissed me first? It was a mistake.”“And How did that happen?” She called trying control her annoyance but it was failing fast.“..That was before I saw you at the bar that day; like I said, it’s nothing,” he answered, picking up the bouquet he had thrown on the flower and the chocolate.The mood had gone sour almost immediately, and there was only a bigger silence left. Rowan felt Emma’s hot-holding stare like a drill to the head, but he decided not to speak.“That’s it?” She called, annoyed, as she folded her hands and came forward.“As I said, that is it, Emma.”Emma knew she was being paranoid, but she couldn’t help but feel inferior to Amber. Not only was she beautiful and rich, she was his ex!“Do you still have feelings for her?” She asked with her heart in her throat. She wouldn’t even know
ROWAN•“This is so messed up,” I muttered to myself as I paced around my room. Emma had just shut the door in my face, and I didn’t know what to do right now.It was just my rotten luck that Amber had come and spoiled all the plans I had with Emma. And God, Emma... Something tells me that it’s not over. She looked hurt when I said those things to her—that it wasn’t her business—especially just after I told her I wanted her in my life. I feel like a fool.I turned and tossed around on my bed until sleep found me in the early hours of the morning. I barely got any sleep and stayed in bed for a few minutes more to rest. I had some much-needed extra shut-eye for thirty minutes before I stood up and walked to my bathroom to have my bath. After washing up, I walked to the kitchen to steam up a hot cup of coffee.I put on my suit jacket as the coffee boiled up. I couldn’t help but let my eyes move to Emma’s door occasionally, as I hoped she would come out soon. I instinctively filled two cup
Emma couldn’t help the way her mouth gaped open in shock at the rumors. Was that what people thought of her? What would they say if someone found out she was pregnant?!“That’s not true; that’s not true. I did not sleep with him to get this position. Is that really what they think of me?” Emma called out as she fiddled with her nails, feeling anxious.She felt like the ground would open and close up now that she understood the reason why they all looked at her like that.“I don’t think of you like that! Of course not!” Jamie said as he held her hands with firm, sincere assurance and a look on his face. “Don’t mind them; they are just jealous that you are dating Mr. Rowan. They will get over it soon.”He assured Emma as they went back to their work. It didn’t take long before Emma's phone dinged and she got a message.She opened it to see that it was from Rowan. God, Rowan. She felt so dumb and stupid for avoiding him this morning, but right now she didn’t even know how to start the co
EMMA*I just couldn’t believe my worst luck. Not only did Paxton try to force a kiss on me, but worse, I had never felt so trapped in my life until the doors of the passenger seat opened up, and I looked up to see the eyes of Rowan. He was seething with untamed rage."Rowan, I can explain," I started before he dragged me out of the car. He didn’t want to hear any of it, and I couldn’t blame him. From what had just happened, any sane person would think that I was having an affair with Paxton behind his back."Do not dare try to fucking explain sh*t, Emma. You lied to me, played me, and tricked me. Was it worth it, huh? To get a few quick bucks from fucking me and then playing the fucking victim? You planned this, didn’t you? Was it fun to watch me lose it, huh?" He fumed, shaking my shoulders with force. I felt dizzy and lost for words.This was not meant to happen! I tried to force myself to speak, to tell my part, and to at least show the letter that felt heavy in my hands. "Rowan, I
"Honey, are you sure there isn't anything wrong?" Layla asks Emma, but Emma denies it, knowing it might cause problems."No, no, I'm good. I just wanted to check on mom, but I'm glad you picked her up since she is asleep.""No problem, dear. You can call her later in the day. I'm coming to New York in a few days. I have a meeting in Hong Kong, but I want to stop by. A few things, and maybe get a glimpse of the baby bump?" he asked with hope, and that made Emma smile sadly."Of course, ma'am. You know, I can't deny you a visit. I actually want to come to L.A. soon, and this is good timing. I will be graduating soon, and I want to come see my mom. If that's alright with you", she asked Lyla calmly, hoping she wouldn’t notice anything amiss."You don't need to ask me that, and of course, I'm sure your mom would be happy to see you. I know you talk often, but it's different seeing them and talking facee-to face, right?" Layla asked in a bashful tone."Of course, it's always a good day to
•ROWAN•I have to get twisted and filthy drunk for hours just to forget Emma. She filled my mind like a dangerous drug I was trying so hard to get rid of.Thats what I get for trusting and giving yourself and your whole world to the one person who could not even be truthful with you.It felt like a large blow to see her and her boyfriend together. As I watched them kiss, they both knew they were playing me. I knew no matter how hard I tried to douse the feeling down with alcohol, it still hurt.I spent hours in the club before I called a chauffeur to come pick me up and take me home. Walking into the apartment felt wrong, but I tried to concentrate more on my intoxicated mind and shut everything out, including ignoring Emma’s door as I walked right past it and entered my room.Quickly taking off my tie and throwing my suit that had been long taken off my body at the bar, I removed my shoe and fell flat to the bed, hoping the alcohol would take away my misery. It didn’t.Instead, I was
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