Amelia's POV William's Mom made me sit beside William at one side of the long table. Mia and Leo sat on the other side and William's Mom sat at the head of the table. We sat more closer to her though with William on her right hand side and Leo on the left hand side. We had lunch in peace that way with no one saying a thing. Good table manners, if you would ask me. I could not help but notice the show of public affection between Leo and Mia during lunch though. For example, how he kept placing more side dishes in Mia plate and the sweet smile she would always give him after. I had turned to look at William to see if he saw them as well but the man just kept eating like he had not eaten all day. I rolled my eyes at him. I looked at William's Mom and I caught her looking back and forth between William and me. I shivered. Really creepy. When she was about to take a peep at me again, I quickly looked down and continued eating my food. We finished eating lunch and Mia and I packed the
Joanna's POV James went to work this afternoon to notify his boss about his 'retirement'. Well, what can I say? He is back and we are packing our useful thing into our baggages already. We had finished packing into the two baggages when it finally clicked to me. "We don't know Aunt Julie's house, how are we going to get there?", I asked in frustration. I had planned leaving trio squad but I forgot such an important thing? "We will be fine", James replied and I caught an intention in his voice but I did not think much on it. This is not the time for that. "What are you saying? We should probably just unpack and eat dinner early or something", I do not even understand what I am saying myself. All I know is that all hope of leaving trio squad was lost. We would probably be stuck here forever. James placed a paper in front of me and I raised it up, only to see an house address on it. "What is this?", I asked and James grinned. "Aunt Julie's house address", he replied. "Wh-
Amelia's POV He burst into laughter all of a sudden and truth be told, I am surprised. "Ha ha", I mocked but he still did not stop laughing. His dropped his fork into his pasta and continued laughing before he suddenly stopped. "You are not joking?", he asked with wide eyes and I scoffed before rolling my eyes. "Well, I don't think I look like I am", I muttered, twirling my pasta with my fork without eating it. I looked at William with a frown and he stared back at me. "You have no idea how those guys use to banter with each other, complaining about what the other one had done all the time", he explained and the look in his eyes... He misses them. "Well, I don't see them bantering during lunch today", I said as a matter of fact and he looked up at me. William's POV I looked up at Amelia in surprise. Why is she getting all worked up anyways? I sighed and looked down at my food before raising my head back up to talk "Why do you say that anyways?", I asked and she looked up a
Amelia's POV William's mother walked into my room and she looked around it as she walked. She suddenly stopped and turned to look at me. "Does William come here occasionally?", she asked with all seriousness written on her face and my lips twitched. What does she mean? "N- no, ma'am", I said as I coughed. This is a really awkward position that I am in. I feel so embarrassed even though I know William hasn't been here a few times before. "Calm down, I was just joking", she said as she laughed and walked to the bed before sitting on it's edge. "But your face was-", I muttered but I soon stopped when I found myself laughing. "You should see your face, it's really red right now", she said and I immediately knew she was teasing me. There is nothing between William and I, so there is no way I am blushing right now. She chuckled and I smiled before the room went silent, you would almost think no one is inside the room. "Come and sit down", William's mother said, tapping on the spa
Amelia's POV "Come on, Amelia. Let's go to the sitting room", Mirabel said all of a sudden as she walked ahead of me. Weird that she just asked me to go to the sitting room with her but I followed anyways. We sat on two different couches before Mirabel grabbed the remote control of the television. "There is a comedy show that's always showing on the television every morning. It's my favorite one, trust me, you would love it. I would always watch it every morning when I was here, in country D. I am not sure if they do the comedy shows any longer though", she said as she continued searching through every channel. She finally stopped when she reached one and she smiled at me before winking "Rest your back and enjoy", she said with a smile and I chuckled. The show went on for hours and I found myself laughing a couple of times. Really strange if you would ask me We watched it for a long time and did not even realize how time had flown, we just kept on laughing and laughing and tru
Amelia's POV "Come on, go back into the changing to check it out", Mirabel nudged at me and I gave her an awkward smile. "Okay", I said before making my way into the changing room. I came back outside after wearing the cloth Mirabel has asked me to wear as sample. The cloth was really cut low on the neck part. It has a crossing style in front which slanted around the upper part of my chest and tied in a beautiful way around the left side of my hip. I must say that the cloth is beautiful but I don't really like the neck, I think it is showing too much of my skin. I tried to pull the two parts of the cloth closer around my boobs but Mirabel stopped me before smoothening the clothes "It's perfect, just for you", she said and I think I might have blushed a little "It's showing a lot of skin, though", I replied and she took me in front of the mirror "Look, Amelia. Isn't it beautiful?", she asked as she stood behind me with her left hand on my right shoulder I looked up at myself i
William's POV I was inside the meeting room when my phone chimed, I did not bother about to it and I just kept listening to what the man in front of me had to say. I am seated at the head of the table while my nine other subordinates filled each side of the long table. One of them was presenting. My Secretary sat on one of the side chairs as she took notes of the progress made in the meeting. My phone chimed again after about half an hour and I just frowned and took it out of my pocket. I placed it on the table as I rest my elbow on the arm of my seat. This meeting was getting more boring as few minutes passed. Another person stood up after the first one was done and quickly adjusted his tie before moving forward to present how his own department was faring in front of me. My phone chimed again for the third and I picked it up immediately. The notifications on my phone might at least lift my spirit up. I looked at it and realized it was a debit alert. I frowned as I opened the
Amelia's POV Mirabel and I walked towards the salon and she whispered something to the hair stylist. He nodded his head in understanding before he moved closer to me to start working on my hair. After about half an hour later, I was done and the nail technicians worked on my nails. We finally went out of the salon and Mirabel swiped the card again. I stared at my just painted nails and I smiled. It looks really good. Mirabel and I walked out of the mall and dumped all the shopping bag in the back seat of the car. "Am I the only one who is really hungry?", Mirabel asked as soon as we were settled on our seats inside the car. "I am not hungry though", I said and my stomach quickly betrayed me as it made a rumbling sound. "So much for you not being hungry", Mirabel said with a grin and I smiled awkwardly before placing my hand on my stomach. Now I can't even avoid spending more money outside on food, all thanks to this stomach. "It's not dinner time though", I tried rejecting
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