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
Amelia's POV I made two more trips down the stairs to get the other boxes. Trust me, I had kicked those heels off immediately after I got into the room the first time. I am now standing in my room, looking at the boxes that stood by the foot of my bed. As much as I wish that I could start going through those now, I need a shower. So, shower first. . I changed into a new pair of clothes before sitting down on the floor as I picked up the file I had started with in William's office. I would have read on the bed instead but I know I would fall asleep without going through anything. Hence, the floor. I went through a lot of files for a quite long time before a knock sounded on my room door. I looked sharply towards it, it has started me. I sighed as I held my chest before standing up from the floor. I opened the door slightly and there he was. "You should come down for dinner, it's getting late", William said and I nodded. "I will be waiting for you", he added and I did not objec
Friday morning... Amelia's POV I woke up due to the sound of the alarm clock and I got up after stretching my body. I would be having all the secretary roles to myself today. Sophie had taught me the remaining things I should know yesterday as well and then, she left for Country A immediately which was yesterday evening. Maybe I can even eat together with everyone in the cafeteria! The thought of it is a little bit boring though but I want to know what goes on in the company as well. I yawned as I made my way into the bathroom and quickly had my bath. I grabbed the bathrobe and quickly put it on. My eyes wandered toward the shower and I sighed. I need to learn how to operate that thing. My eyes widened when I realized something and I quickly made my way out of the room. I walked down the hallway before stopping at that door. I took a deep breath before Knocking and after a few seconds of knocking, the door finally flung open. William is still dressed in his grey top and black
Amelia's POV I stared at the worker's ID card around my neck and I smiled. William had gotten it for me yesterday. I looked at the computer in front of me and I smiled again. I can't believe I work in a huge company now as well. An office work, at that. If Joanna hears about this, she would be beyond happy. She would almost not believe it. I should visit the trio squad to see her sometime. See how she is faring and all. A man with blonde hair walked in my front and I immediately recognized him. He is the president of this branch, Sophie had mentioned that he is quite close to William. I stood up before bowing my head in respect. He smiled at me which caused his glasses to raise a bit. "Is William in?", he asked and I was not surprised at the way he had addressed William. "Yes, Sir", I replied politely and he nodded. "Carry on", he gestured to me and I smiled before sitting down. He went into William's office and I sighed. There is one thing I don't like about this job thoug
Amelia's POV "What are you doing here anyways?", Manager asked with a sigh. "I came here to eat with you guys, I just felt like I wanted to meet the newbie too", she replied with a smile and I mentally rolled my eyes. "Right!", Director Bode shouted all of a sudden and five pairs of eyes turned to look at him, that's including mine. "We should have a welcoming party for Amelia. To welcome her fully into the company", he added and I looked at him in surprise. What is he talking about now? "That's true. Where should we go?", Bianca asked and I rolled my eyes. I have not even agreed to go to this party and this chick is already thinking of coming? Dream on! "You are not invited, Bianca", Allison and Manager Lee said at once and I could not help the smile that crept onto my lips. They did a high-five after and I chuckled silently. I think no one on this table likes Bianca. They are just, tolerating her? "It's exclusively for the people who work in the CEO's office", Director B
SATURDAY MORNING Amelia's POV I walked away from my desk to talk with Manager Lee. "Where is the restaurant we are going to this evening located?", I asked and she smiled. "It's not far from the company. Just down the road", she replied and I nodded. "Okay, thanks" "Any time", she replied and I walked out of the cubicle after having to smile at Antonio who shifted his gaze from his computer just to look at me. I went into William's office and told him about it, hoping he would just tell me how to get home. "I would ask Scott to pick you up when you are done then", he replied, not looking up from his file. "Oh okay, thank you", I replied, not wanting to argue with him about it. I walked out of his office and looked back at him. He just has his head buried deep down into that paper. ... It was closing hours in the office and I quickly told William that I would be leaving. He seemed fine when I told him that though, he even smiled at me. Weird. I can't believe he is the same
William's POV "Do you want to know the story of how I escaped from them?", she asked all of a sudden with all seriousness in her eyes and I looked at her in surprise. If I could not still smell the alcohol in her mouth, I would have doubted that she had even drunk at all with the way she is looking at me. Even though I do not understand the 'them' that she meant, I replied anyways "Yeah, tell me" She suddenly slapped me across the face and when I turned to look at her, she had a cute smile on her face. "You can just say you can't tell me!", I screamed and her face fell, like a child who had just been scolded. "I would, I said I would", Amelia whined and she looks like she want to cry right now. "Okay, okay, I am sorry. I was wrong", I pleaded and she suddenly laughed again. "Look at you", she said in her not-so-normal voice as she poked me on the cheek. "Stop it", I said calmly but she just continued anyways. I doubt if she even heard me. She has such happy eyes as she smi
William's POV I stared at Amelia as she managed to tell the story finish. We are now in the car inside the compound of the house. I sighed before getting down from the car and I picked up her bag from the backseat. I walked over to her side and helped her out. "Leave me alone!", Amelia shouted as she hit my arm continuously. "It's cold out here, we have to go in", I pleaded as I held her face in my hand. "Aish", Amelia hissed but she let me hold her hand anyways. I took her inside, more like drag dragging, and I sighed as I closed the front door. The moment I left her hand, she started running around the house as she made motorcycle sounds with her mouth. I ran towards her quickly and carried her around her waist before throwing her on my shoulder. She kept moving on my shoulder as she tried to get down back and I staggered once. I walked up the stairs quickly and she kept moving. Annoying, if you would ask me. I managed to open the door to her room and I placed her on the b
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