ROWANIt was the middle of the dark clouded night when I drove to my family estate. And I was more than pissed. Seething mad was an understatement to how I felt right now . I took a glance at the document that lay on the passenger seat as I drove into the courtyard. I gripped the steering wheel tightly as I rushed out of the car.I didn’t bother asking any maid that was still awake about her whereabouts because I knew where most likely she would be as I marched quickly upstairs. I barged into the private living room, not caring if I spooked my mom, and she was right there, and she had a shocked expression when she saw me. “ Rowan? What are you doing here at this hour?” She asked me softly as she dropped her wine. She was nursing. She was already dressed in her nightgown, and her hair, which was always tied in a bun, was free. Her hair ran over her back, and she looked tired. I didn't care for any pleasantries or greetings as I slammed the documents in my hands on the table directl
•Emma•The morning and aftermath of surgery were as daunting as I could imagine, but nothing could prepare me for Amy’s call that startled me when, just when I was talking to Rowan, And she told me that mom had positively reacted to the medicine, and they were moving her out of the ICU.I ran out of the house without much thought and took a cab that headed straight to Saint Brown Hospital. Finally, there was a response. My heart pounded faster with anticipation when I saw Amy waiting for me outside the hospital. “Emma, oh my God, I saw her; she moved; she was responsive!” Amy whispered with tears in her eyes as I hugged her.We both ran back into the hospital to Mom’s ward, and I saw the director checking up on her. He told us the good news now that she responded; we just have to wait and see.It was the second day that I saw her eyes open, and a flood of tears washed over me. She woke up!“Mom, thank you, mom!” I called to her in tears, even though she was out of it and unresponsive
The beeping of the heart rate machine was what clouded the quiet room, as was Emma’s attention on her mom, who was unconscious. Her mother was still on bed rest, but she was responding well.She helped her mom move and adjust the pillows from time to time, but she was responding slowly to the medicine. The beeping of the machine didn’t make Emma feel any better; it gave her a little bit of anxiety looking at her mom. She hated seeing her like this, and she was alone with her dark thoughts.Amy had gone home to get changed before she came back to the hospital, so it was just Emma.A nurse had come in and explained to her that she would have to be taken for rehabilitation, but she didn’t say how long it could be for, and that was another cost that Emma didn't account for. But she wanted her mother to be okay. Emma’s lips were pursed in a thin line as she contemplated using the school scholarship money she was awarded as a down payment for her mother’s rehabilitation.She couldn’t even
“ What?” Emma asked, taken aback by Rowans sudden request,“My mother may not have told you this, but I would accept her proposal for the rehabilitation of your mother if you agreed to do the test.”He exhaled casually, his hands tucked back in his pockets. He had a cold look on his devilishly handsome features that always held Emma’s hostage to his request. “So I just need to do a paternity test, right?"Emma called Rowan, who was surprised by her demeanor as she didn’t do much as flinch at his request. But Emma was more than sure that this child belonged to him, and if that was the only way to get his trust and get the treatment for her mother, she would gladly do it. She already signed a contract anyway, and this baby is not going anywhere.“Alright then, I will do it,” she agreed.“Since the baby is not mature yet, we will have to wait a few weeks to determine it,” he added. "But when the time comes, do not try to forfeit,” he warned Emma, but Emma’s just laid a hand on her belly
Emma’s days began to pass by slowly, a pace that she would have never imagined possible since her whole like for the past few months have been unbelievable . And now She spends her time either in school or at the office and deciding to use her evening to check up on her mom.And Mrs Layla, God bless her, kindly provided the clinic where her mom was staying with an iPad that she could call 24/7 to the clinic. There were times Emma would call just to take a look at her mom; she could see that she was awake. Emma talked to her about her school life and how she got an internship at a good company. trying her best to reassure her mom she was doing fine in New York, or more like she was trying to reassure herself, as Emma was trying to be strong for both of them.“Thank you so much, Mrs. Layla; it means a lot what you’re doing for me. I can never repay you for this.”“ nonsense! It’s nothing, dear. Now tell me, How are you doing? How is school? And I hope the baby isn’t stressing you so m
•Emma•I have to say, I felt like I’m going crazy right now. I was here having an internal battle, thinking about what Rowan had done. It was a small gesture, yes, but so sweet. And now my brain was zoning in and out as I entered the office, and of course, I came in a cab while he rode in his usual car. Even though he and Mrs. Layla insisted I use his second car, I couldn’t agree to that. It already felt like too much.And who wouldn’t notice a mere intern driving a Ferrari into the company grounds? Rumours would start before I even made my way in from the parking lot.I took the elevator to my floor. I had done all the work needed of me last week, and this was a Monday, and I needed to be ready for anything. I made it to my department, where I met Jamie, a male co-worker of mine. The days I was stuck in the hospital, he helped me out, and it was just a small matter of time before I and Jamie became close.Though he had a reputation for being the department gossip king, he was a good
•Emma• I could only gawk at her like a shocked, frozen in the spot as amber raged with anger and disbelief to see me. Her cold eyes sized me up from head to toe before she spoke out. “How dare you?” She called, vexed, with her hands firm and bratty on her waist. I didn’t know what she was expecting me to do or beg; I didn’t know, “Do you know who I am? I am Amber Falton!" She screeched her hands, raising up to hit me.But the pain never came. I looked to see her hands held by a tall frame that covered me; it was like de javu from when I worked at the restaurant months ago, and to the stranger who helped me that day,But now it was Rowan who stood in front of me. Wait, what if my helper was Rowan that day? “Stop that, Miss Falton." Rowan commanded as an amber stone's cold face crumbled when her gaze met with Rowan's. She felt asked to be caught yet again. "Miss Falton? so I’m not amber to you now?” She asked in disbelief. “What are you doing, harassing a worker in my company?” He
ROWAN•I thought my Monday morning would start simply. With me going to work and forgetting anything about Emma,But God, I still couldn’t get those milky thighs and her sensual body out of my mind the moment I stepped into my room. I had gotten hard on immediately and had to jack myself like a loser in the shower.And it’s still affected me now, and days ago, I was still deciding if I should believe she was clueless or did that on purpose to get me back to her bed and desperate for her.Work throughout the whole morning was fine until I had to rush out of my office to get to the spot Keith had told me to come to. I used the elevator and stopped when I heard a squabble. I wondered who was shouting their heads off at my company, so I turned the corner and marched to where the voice was coming from.Only to be met with Amber, who was on the edge of terrorizing someone else, and not only that, but that'someone else’ was Emma,My blood rushed through my veins as I marched forward to block
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