Amelia's POV I sat down there, on the floor, and thought about it. What harm could come out of me living with him? Nothing, right? I stood up and decided. I have to tell Joanna at least. I mean if I have to live here, someone has to know, right? And when I am done and I have found my family's murderer and put him behind bars, I can just leave this place and continue with my life. I walked towards the door slowly. Even though I am still confused and slightly annoyed about what William had done this evening, I still have to talk to him. I walked quickly and without any reason, pushed the door open. I was faced with a well-toned chest and my mouth went wide. I looked up and I saw his wet hair dripping, he was staring at me with a towel in his hand, which he, I assume used to dry the right side of his head before I barged in stupidly. I looked back down unwillingly. His body was bare up to that 'v' part. Looking down further would be... I looked up quickly and said. "I- I have
THURSDAY MORNING... Amelia's POV I woke up when the alarm rang. 6; 00 am. I woke up this early because I would have to follow William and I don't want anything to stop me from seeing Joanna and telling her about all this. It's not like I have another person to talk about this with anyways. I had a quick bath in the bathtub and got dressed in my tank top and trouser. This isn't the first time I would be wearing the same clothes for two days, straight. So, I just shrugged and made my way downstairs. Mary was just arriving when I got downstairs and I greeted her with a smile and she smiled back. I am going to be seeing a lot of her these days then. "Do you want to have breakfast?", she asked and I was taken aback. What does she mean by do I want to have breakfast? Do they not have breakfasts in this house? "Yes, sure", I replied anyways, still confused. "William does not usually eat breakfasts all the time, that's why", she explained. I guess she noticed the confused look on
Amelia's POV The car finally stopped and I looked outside. We must have arrived. I got down from the car and that's when I noticed that this Scott guy had stopped the car exactly where he came to pick me up yesterday. Seriously? He can't go a little bit further inside? This place can still be considered far from the trio squad! I squint my eyes at him as he drove the car away. I sighed, looking down at my sneakers before making my way up the path to the trio squad. Within ten minutes or so, I arrived at my tent and I saw George staring at me. Creepy old man. I thought and shivered slightly. I was about to go into my tent when I heard someone call me. "Amelia?" Oh, I know that voice. I turned around to meet Joanna's searching gaze on me. "Where have you been?", she asked when she was sure I was the one standing in front of her. "Uhm...", I started before looking around us again. "I would explain to you, let's go inside first", I replied and she stared at me for quite s
Amelia's POV I got into the car and Scott started the ignition. I stared at him and fumed. "It wouldn't have hurt you to pick me up a bit later, you know", I said and I saw Scott smile through the rear mirror. Whatever... Scott continued driving and I just looked outside, at the malls, the small shops, the park and the tall buildings around the city. "You must be really close to William sir", I heard Scott say and I turned to look at him. "What do you mean? Why do you say that?", I asked curiously. "He does not usually ask me to pick people up for him. Not this frequently", Scott replied and I sighed deeply. "Don't worry, if it's about the stress, you won't be in any stress any longer. I... I am going to live with him now, so you can just-", I had not finished talking when Scott cut me off rudely, shutting me out of my slow talking fantasy. "What?!", he shouted before looking back at me. "Hey! You can just use the rearview mirror to look at me and talk. Face the front back
Willaim's POV I was working on a file the Press team submitted when a knock sounded on the door. I checked my wristwatch, an hour has passed. That must be Scott then. "Come in", I called out and the door pushed open. "You are finally back", I said as he stood in front of me. "What news do you have?", I asked before he could say anything. "She met with a friend, that's all", he replied "A friend?", I asked with squinted eyes but it seems this guy is not getting my intentions at all. "What type of friend, Scott?!", I shouted and he held back a laugh which somehow managed to make a short sneezing like sound out of his nose. "Are you laughing right now?", I asked and he quickly brought his hand to cover his mouth. "Of course not, boss", he replied with a straight face and then cleared his throat I massaged my forehead and closed my eyes before opening them and looked up at Scott. "She was with a friend but the friend is a girl and they seemed very close. That's all", Scott fin
Amelia's POV I woke up and I feel so agitated. I looked at the alarm clock at the bedside table and my eyes went wide. 12:45am! I can't believe I slept for that long. I gripped my hair tight before getting out of the bed. Immediately, my feet touched the cold floor, my stomach rumbled. Great! I hope Mary left some food for me for dinner. I went downstairs and I found the remaining food in the pot. I took a dish from the rack and served myself a meal quickly. After I was done, I looked around in boredom. I had slept so early and near bedtime that now that it is bedtime, I don't feel like sleeping any longer. I groaned before finding my way towards the couch facing the television in the sitting room. I took my seat on it before stretching forward and I grabbed the television remote. I changed channels and finally, a movie. Not just a movie, an horror one I that. I beamed. Just that the movie had started like thirty minutes ago and I had missed the entirely beginning but I w
Willaim's POV "He tried to rape me!", she shouted before leaving and my mouth went agape. I caught a glimpse of her face, particularly her eyes before she left... She looked angry. I think she remembered how it had happened too, 'cause there was pain in her eyes. Okay, I think I said too much but which animal would try to rape a lady? I could feel my blood boiling in anger. What insolent?! FLASHBACK... Saturday afternoon.. Amelia's POV I was bored inside the house and Mary suggested that I take a walk outside. I agreed almost immediately, it would be like a change of view for me. I would get to see the whole compound too. I walked out of the front door and walked around the compound with no destination, I walked to the side of the house. The beautiful flower plants there caught my attention. I have not even for once, noticed the flowers growing at this side of the house. I walked down, towards the back of the house when a man came into view. Not even a man, he looks like a
William's POV I sat on the couch and took my head in my hands. Why did I do that anyways? It's not like I care that she is angry but seriously, I can't help but feel bad after knowing what truly happened. Every sane man would but this is not actually my fault if you think about it. It's not like I knew what really caused her to leave her job before. Trust me, I wouldn't have said all that I said. I am not a coward, you know. Mary came into my view and I looked up at her. "Dinner is ready, you should get Amelia", she said with a smile and I nodded positively. "Okay, I will take a shower first", I said standing up and she nodded before leaving. I got upstairs and I stood in front of that door for a long time before moving away swiftly. I don't think I would be able to call her for dinner today, Mary can just do it herself. I shrugged before making my way to my room. After some minutes, I went downstairs and Mary had served the food for the both of us. "Where is Amelia?", Mar
EPILOGUE TWO YEARS LATER... Amelia's POV I sat on the bed as I went through my phone and William walked out of the bathroom. It's been one and a half years since we got married and I started sleeping in William's room as well since the time we got married. William came over to me before kissing me on the lips. "You are awake", he said and I hummed. "You are ready for work as well", I stated and he smiled. "Almost", he replied before walking into the closet. He came back outside in his already neatly tailored suit and walked to my side. "How are you doing?", William said to the bump that is high in front of me. "Make sure to treat mummy well", he said again and I felt a kick in my stomach. "He has heard you, William", I told him as I gave him a small smile. "Alright, take care of yourself", William told me before kissing my lips again. "I hope you know that I have not brushed my teeth", I told him with a grin and he pecked me again. "I don't care", he replied with a grin
Amelia's POV "Why are we here anyways?", Mia asked as she sipped her juice. "Why? Can I not call you guys over without having anything in mind?", William asked as he wrapped his arm around my waist. I slapped his arm off immediately and he quickly removed it. He looked at me and I glared back at him. I won't forgive him for saying something so embarrassing in front of Mia and Leo that easily. "No, you can't" "No, you can't", Mia and Leo said in unison and they did a high-five. I just chuckled at it. "Since you guys want me to bring it forward then", William said with a helpless sigh before going on his right knee in front of me. "What are you doing?", I asked with wide eyes as I looked at William in front of me. "I don't have the best proposal lines and I don't know the catchy ones", William said with a chuckle, and my eyes watered. Is he trying to propose right now? "I know we have gone through a lot together, Amelia. So many deaths, so many arguments", he continued and he
Amelia's POV I thought of the events of the previous day and I sighed. I still can't believe all that happened in one day. I walked into the bathroom and dipped my body into the bathtub. I finally got out of the bathroom and I wore a grey hoodie and blue joggers. "Come on, you should eat", William said to me immediately after I arrived in the dining room and I walked towards him. "Mary cooked some pasta before she left this morning", William said and I nodded as I took my seat at my usual chair in the dining room. "Are you sure you are okay or do you need to go to the hospital?", William asked again and I smiled. "I am fine", I replied and he nodded. "Eat then", he said and I picked up my fork. I took a bite of my food and I felt William's gaze on me. I looked up at him and he is smiling at me. "What?" "I am never going to lose you again. I promise", William replied and I smiled. "You should eat as well, you know", I said to him and he finally picked up his fork. "Are you
William's POV I walked into Amelia's room and it is all dark. I finally had her in my arms but it was only for a short while. 'They' had taken her away again. My phone suddenly rang and I brought it out of my pocket to see Scott's name on my screen. "Have you found the place?", I asked immediately. "Yes boss", he replied and I cut off the call with a sigh. I am going to get her back this time around. I won't let anything stop me this time around. I walked further into the room and I saw a piece of paper on the bedside table. My black card and the expensive watch I had first gifted to Amelia are on top of the piece of paper. I removed the two away and picked up the note before turning it over. 'Thank you for everything you've done for me, William. I appreciate it. I guess it's goodbye though (chuckles). -Love, Amelia.' I read the note over and over again, it is ever so short. I squeezed it in my hand and threw it on the floor before going to her bed. Her scent is still li
Amelia's POV "Your father came to me on his knees as he begged me to borrow him some money to finance his business. He was going to go bankrupt", he started saying each word strongly as he walked to and fro in front of me. "I borrowed him the money even though it was a huge sum and that's because I am a very kind man", he said I wanted to spit into his face but I just brought my head down instead. "The day your father was supposed to return my money came and passed but he still did not pay. I talked to him in a very nice way and he promised to pay me the next week", he continued before suddenly crouching down to my level. "By talking to him, I mean I beat him up until he was a pulp, you know that right?", he asked and I raised my head before smiling at him. "Of course", I replied and he grinned. "I like you, you are so dumb", he stated "We can't say, I might not kill you after all", he added with a meaningful grin and I knew that I would rather choose to die instead. "The sto
William's POV "Please get in, boss", Scott said to me and I looked up at him in grief. I pulled Amelia's traveling box and placed it inside the back seat before getting into the passenger seat again. "Gold casino", I said sternly and Scott drove away quickly. We arrived at the casino in no time and people were still flocking inside to gamble "Where is my father?", I asked immediately after I saw my father's assistant. "Sir", the assistant greeted first with a bow. "Where the fuck is my father?!", I shouted and he gulped. I guess he finally realized that I am in a bit of a rush and I am not here for some greetings. He escorted me to a room at the back of the casinos where one could no longer hear the noise from the casino. I opened the door and it turns out to be an office. Father is sitting on his chair but he has his back turned to the door. "William, you are here", he said slowly before finally turning in his seat and facing me. I looked at him and he has a burning cigare
William's POV I quickly packed my clothes into my luggage and made my way out of the hotel. I checked out of the hotel and took a cab to the airport. I joined the queue where one would get tickets back to Country D. "Hi", I said when it finally reached my turn. "Hi, what ticket would you like to get?", she asked and I sighed as I closed my eyes first to breathe properly. "Please, did a certain Amelia Pritchett come to buy tickets here?", I asked and she went through her recording book. "That's right sir. She left on the plane a few minutes ago", the young lady replied and I breathed in sharply. "When is the next flight to country D?", I asked impatiently. "In the next 45 minutes sir", she replied calmly. "I need to get on that plane", I replied and she furrowed her brows. "I am sorry Sir but the number of people for that flight has been recorded", she replied and I brought out my CEO card and hit on the table. "You don't want me talking about how you treated me badly when I
Amelia's POV "Hi", I heard Joanna's voice from behind me and I sniffed as I looked all around this dusty room. "Hi", I heard William's low but very deep voice from behind me as well and I fought the tears as they threatened to fall again. "I am going to leave you two", Joanna said and I quickly blinked away the tears. "Thanks", was all William reply with before Joanna's clicking heels sound followed. The room became really quiet after that and I heard William's footsteps coming toward me. "Hi", he said to me as he stood in front of me, not taking his seat and I gulped. "I saw you walk into this room with Joanna", he said again and I looked up at him. "What do you have to say, William?", I asked sharply. "We need to talk", William said and I looked up at him. "Is that not what we are doing right now?", I replied coldly and he just stared at me. "I am very sorry for what I did, Amelia. I should not have kept it away from you and I am now realizing my mistake. Please, can yo
William's POV It's the event day and Amelia is sitting in front of the vanity mirror as she combed her hair. I sighed before going into the bathroom. I wore my suit and Amelia is still in front of the vanity mirror, just staring at herself. Neither of us has spoken a word to each other today. I looked at the blue dress Amelia is putting on and I smiled bitterly. I thought of how we had decided and ordered that particular dress after we had disagreed on tons of clothes. It was always about me saying the dress she picked is too short and showy or Amelia saying the dress I picked is too big and long. We finally agreed on this royal blue dress that reaches her knee but has hands with no sleeves. I had complained about the v-shaped neck of the cloth but when Amelia had glared at me at that moment, I had shut my mouth. Looking at her, dressed in it now is captivating. The top part of the gown is firm and it just fits her perfectly the way the gown flows freely from the waist to her k