Amelia's POV I woke up to the knock on my door. I groaned as I stood up from the bed. I went to the door immediately and pulled it open and I saw the person I least expected there. William. He was already dressed in a grey designer suit. It is quite obvious that it is a rare designer piece actually. "Hi", he said in a very calm tone and I looked at him with peering eyes. "Hi", I replied back anyways. "Mother is about to leave now, I thought you should know", he said and my eyes went wide. I have not even taken my bath! "Give me some minutes, please. I will be down in a few", I said quickly before closing the door loudly. I rushed to the bathroom to have a really quick bath. William's POV I stared at the door that had been shut right on my face. Wow, I can't even do anything about it. I sighed before going back downstairs. Mother was already waiting as she sat on one of the couches in the sitting room with her travelling bag beside her. "Where is she?", she asked im
Amelia's POV I got into the house and an helpless sigh escaped my lips. I wonder what he wants to talk about now. "Oh Amelia!", Mary called out and I looked up at her. "Would you like to have your breakfast now?", she asked and I nodded. "Yes thank you, Mary", I replied and she smiled before disappearing or 'escaping' into the kitchen. ... I am just coming downstairs after having a quick nap in the afternoon. I looked up at the time and my eyes went wide. It's almost dinner time already. I guess I took a really long nap. The front door opened and I saw William walking in. He looks stressed out. "Hey", he said when he reached my front. "Hey", I replied back "Let me take a quick shower and we can have dinner together", he said and I just stared at him. He smiled awkwardly before walking up the stairs. I stared at his back before taking a sharp breath. William's POV I got back downstairs, already dressed in a new pair of clothes and Amelia was nowhere to he found. I walked
William's POV I stared at the Amelia who was in front of me and my jaw dropped. She is dressed in a white shirt and nude coloured skirt that reaches just above her knee. The skirt is just so firm around her body that it brings out her not so tiny waist. The shirt is a little loose on her body but nonetheless, it still looked so stunning on her. Her hair has been tied into a ponytail and she left just a few strand to shape out the right side of her face. The strands curled at the end and held the right side of her jaw in it. Also, her face-- is that makeup I see? My eyes went wide and I saw Amelia gulp. "What's wrong? Is the makeup too much? Is it the lipstick?", she asked and I just continued staring at her, like a dumb person. "Gosh! I knew it. I told Mirabel I didn't want any makeup. Now-", she talked quickly with a frown, not even looking up at me and I quickly spoke up. "No!", I said suddenly and even I am surprised at the tone and loudness of my voice. I looked down at t
Amelia's POV "Amelia", William suddenly called me before I could access the whole building from where I stood. I glared at him before moving my feet. Then, my legs went all jelly. I almost tripped right now. I looked down at the heels I am not so used to with a frown. "Do you want to find your way around yourself?", William asked in a very sharp tone and I looked up at him. What's with his tone now? Acting all bossy already? I walked as fast as I could towards him and he turned towards the building and started walking when I was closer to him, not even sparing me a glance anymore. Whatever. I stood by his right side while Scott was on the left as we walked in. I looked back and I saw men in black suits as tailing after us. I took a deep breath as I looked at my front. People were moving around in the big lobby but I could not help but notice how they would move quicky away from William's path and bow their head in respect as he passed by them. I am guessing most of them are
Amelia's POV I stared at the mobile phone in my hand with wide eyes. "When did you get this?", I asked, looking up at William. "Uh, on Monday", he replied and I tried to remember what happened on Monday. "And depending on the events on Monday night, I could not give it to you", he added and that was when I remembered. I had gone to the mall with Mirabel on Monday and I came home with that short dress. "Oh", I said before looking up at him again. "Come on, switch it on", he urged by raising his right hand upward, towards the box in my hand. I looked at the phone which was still inside the box in my hand before looking back at him again. "Thank you", I said in a calm tone and he stared at me before nodding his head. I walked away from his table, hoping to check out the phone when he talked all of a sudden. "Do you even know how that thing works?", he asked and I knew immediately that he was trying to tease me. "No, why don't you teach me?", I turned back and asked in a ster
Amelia's POV Sophie sat on the leather chair with the back rest while I sat on the leather stool, at the back of the secretary desk. She showed me how to access all the files of the company on the computer. Then, the hard copies. Some were just marketing documents, then a file was about William's schedule for the rest of the month, things like that. Sophie had packed all the hard copy files into a total of six boxes! I stared at it with wide eyes. "You should go through all of that and then, you would be fine", Sophie said with a smile and I looked at her with sad eyes. How is she still smiling? This is like torture to me. "You should see your face right now", she said with a chuckle and I smiled. "Okay, let's go around the company, you need to know every single department in the company", Sophie said with a sigh and I nodded. The thought of going around this huge building is fascinating but also-- stressful. I can feel it already. Sophie stood up and I quickly followed a
William's POV I saw Amelia and Sophie arrive back at their seats through the glass window beside my door and I sighed in relief. With the way she is chatting freely with Sophie, has she really forgotten that I am here? Not even coming in for once! I saw Manager Lee approaching them with some blue files in her hand and I smiled. Even though those files means more work for me, at least Amelia would finally come in here. I looked down back at my laptop as I waited for her arrival. I do not want to seem so eager to see her like I was already expecting her before. So, when that knock sounded on the door, I did not look up. "Come in!", I called out loudly, in case she does not hear me. I mean, she is new to the job. She can't possibly be used to how I reply already. I heard those heels clicking on the ceramic tiled floor and my lips stretched a little. I felt her bowing her head but I still did not look up. Wait a minute, what's that smell? Why is she smelling like- "Manager Lee sai
William's POV "No!", Amelia shouted and I looked at her in surprise. What now? "What?", I asked with a sigh. "People would still be down there", she replied and I furrowed my brows. "Yeah, so?", I asked back and she sighed like I was the dummy for not getting what she is trying to say. "They would see us leaving together. Are you not concerned about that?", Amelia said and her words and expression just made me laugh. I looked at her and the laughter just could not stop. Amelia sighed before frowning. "Why are you laughing?", she asked, rolling her eyes at me. I am sure if those boxes are not in her hand, she would have folded her arms underneath her chest right now. "I don't care about people seeing us together, Amelia", I said and she stared at me in surprise before taking her gaze away suddenly. "If you do not care, I care about my image and reputation", she said in what I would consider a 'very boring' voice, so I rolled my eyes. I pushed the boxes to rest on one han
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