Chapter 5

• Emerald watched as Williams car drove off, she exhaled like she has been holding her breath for a long time.She walked into the house and met Maddie.
• “Wow, look who’s back from paradise” Maddie joked
• “Don’t even start” Emerald said to her as she climbed to her room
• “You know I’m rooting for you always. So how was the date?” Maddie asked like a child waiting for sweets.
• “Not bad” Emerald replied
• “Just that? Not bad??, c’mon Emme talk to me. What did you and Mr handsome do today”
• “ we just had a few drinks, nothing more” Emerald replied
• “But your face… it’s all red like you’ve been blushing or something “ Maddie teased
• “Stop!!” Emerald retorted
• Just then her phone buzzed, a text, from “mr Williams !??” Emerald said wide eyed
• “Oh my gosh girl, you exchanged numbers !?. What are you not telling me, spill the tea already”
• “He asked for my phone number” Emerald shrugged
• “And???” Maddie asked, anticipating.
• “You’re so dumb Maddie, I gave it to him of course”
• “So what is the text about ?” Maddie asked
• They both stared at the phone
• {Williams text}
• ~hi, it’s Williams, I would like you to be my plus one for a birthday party next weekend. I’ll text you the date ~
• “Who does he think he is ? , isn’t he supposed to say please?? Who does he think he’s commanding?”
• “Chill babes, it’s not a big deal, he isn’t even commanding you, he’s asking nicely”
• Emerald glared at Maddie
• "I am trying to get away from this man Maddie, don't you get it?" Emerald tried to explain
• “You know what ? Whatever. You’re gonna go to that party and I’m gonna help you glam up “ Maddie said in an exciting manner
• Emerald rolled her eyes and walked away.
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• “Williams, why haven’t you brought your fiancé to come see me ?”
• “Forgive me father, I’ve been really busy with work lately”
• “Hmm” Williams father, Antonio sighed. He’s an old man in his 70’s but he still looks fit and sound
• “How has work been lately “ Antonio asked his son
• “ rough. But I’m taking care of it” Williams replied
• “Set up a date for me to meet your fiancé” his father said
• “Father, I don’t think it’s a good idea to rush things. I’ll set up the date when she’s comfortable enough to come”
• “You better do that and do it fast. You’re not getting any younger. I want a grandchild as soon as possible”
• “Yes father” Williams replied
• Williams got up and was about to walk away when Antonio called him back.
• “My son”
• Williams turned to him and answered
• “Yes father”
• “I’m glad you want to get married, I didn’t think you’d ever get married after your mother…”
• “It’s okay father” Williams replied “ just have your rest and call me when you need anything”
• Williams walked out.
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• His mother….
• He doesn’t like to entertain that conversation.
• Williams mother died when he was 18. A very tragic story, a fatal accident that claimed the life of his poor mom. Williams became so cold after that. No friends, no relationship, no love .Now he’s 31
• He came across a girl one day….
• His phone was stolen by some pick pocket, this girl chased down this thief and raised an alarm. The thief got caught by passersby.
• She brought his phone back to him with a smile and said
• “ here’s your phone mister”
• It was love at first sight. So he believed . He wanted this girl for himself and now he’s planning to marry her but she doesn’t even remember their first encounter.
• Her accident messed with her memories. He didn’t want it to look like he wants her for his selfish needs , he wanted to take things slow and steady but he also wanted to rush the wedding.
• Williams sat on the couch reminiscing that day’s encounter
• The way she sparked up when he asked for her number.
• He smiled, he likes the way she stands up for herself, she’s kind but doesn’t allow herself to get trampled on.
• This made Williams even more eager to get to know her
• He got up from the couch and walked into his study. He sat on a chair and opened his laptop to work.
• His eyebrows furrowed as he stared at the laptop screen.
• Williams has enemies all over the world because M&U is topping charts and also topping the business world.
• Different businessmen try to do business with him just to get acquainted with M&U.
• His enemies are everywhere and they are on the move trying to bring him down but Williams is never fazed by all these things. He has a solid ground and he'll fight to protect everything he has built.
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• The ray of sunlight from the window kissed Emeralds face as she yawns
• . She opened her eyes and was ready to get out of bed when she noticed something. A blood stain on her bedsheet.
• "Ugh, I hate this time of the month”. she got up to go shower, suddenly the pain hit her, she started feeling sick all of a sudden.
• “Jeez, you never miss a chance, do you?. You damned cramps” She cursed as she found her way to the bathroom.
• Emerald was feeling like a mess. No amount of showering could make her feel clean. She angrily walked out of the bathroom to look for a sanitary pad. She changed her bedsheet and was ready to go downstairs for breakfast when her phone suddenly buzzed.
• A text from Williams came in
• “Just when I thought my day couldn’t get any worse”
• {Williams text}
• Williams : hi, good morning
• Emerald : hi, good morning to you too
• Williams : oh you replied
• Emerald : what , I shouldn’t have ?
• Williams : you ignored me yesterday
• Emerald : why are you even texting me ?
• Williams : is it a crime to text my fiancé?
• Emerald: I am not your fiancé
• Williams : well we’ll be getting married soon What does that make you ?
• Emerald did not reply for the next five minutes. “Piece of trash, ruining my day even more” she muttered angrily to herself. Just then, her phone started ringing.
• Williams was calling.