CHAPTER 10

CHAPTER 10

I woke up at the sound of my alarm clock. I jog and went at the coffee shop, as usual. When I got home, I decided to clean my whole apartment and I finished at 10am. Then I showered, put on my jeans and shirt. I took my phone and wallet and went at the grocery store.

I was busy waiting at the line when I heard my phone rings. Emerson.

“Hello, Good Morning.” I said.

“Hi, I called for a rain check.” he said.

“Oh, yes, yes. Just go at Room 104 okay”? I said to Emerson.

“Sure. See you.” and by that he hang up the phone. He didn’t even say bye. Cocky much?

When I arrived at my apartment, there's a bouquet of flowers at my door. I put down my grocery bags and open the door with my key. I pick up the bags and the bouquet and there's a card on it.

See you later --Emerson Triumph.

I grin. He really knows how to make a woman smile.

I prepared dinner -- it's just pesto pasta and burritos. I put the sansrival and wine on the refrigerator and it’s all set.

This will be a one crazy night.

I changed my clothes and wore a yellow blouse, fitted jeans and nude pointed heels. I applied a light make up because it’s just a dinner and oh! a show!

Someone's knocking at my door. When I opened it, I smelled the most wonderful cologne. It has masculinity and yet so soft. I landed at Emerson who's wearing a white polo shirt and jeans with matching shoes.

“Hi, I know I'm handsome so you don't have to tell me what's on your mind.” he smirks and gives me a bottle of wine.

“You know what? You're so humble.” I said as I get the wine and laugh.

“Anyway, thank you. You don't need to bring me with this. Come on in.” I added, inviting him to come in.

He smiled. “You look beautiful by the way.” He said.

I just shrug. “I know.” Well?

His face looks very amused. “You're apartment is so you.”

“So me”? I asked, frowning.

“Yes, it's simple. Like you.” then he smiled sincerely. “I mean don’t get offended, what I just meant was it’s not too girly. Like the pink walls and everything.”

I blush. “Thank you.”

“You're cheeks are like apples now.” he chuckled, pinching my right cheek and went on my living room.

We sat on the sofa and talk for a while, while waiting for the two to arrive.

“Love”? his face is now getting closer.

“Hmm”?

Then her lip touches mine. His lip is so soft like a cotton ball. He didn't do anything, he just stayed there. It's like a long, long smack.

“Love”? I heard Sebastian's voice and that's when I realized that the kiss is just a ploy, a show because he didn’t even got shock because of that voice we heard.

We parted from our kiss. Then I smiled to him. I close my eyes and take a breath.

Emerson and I stood up and walk towards them.

“Oh! Hello to you two. It's been so long since us three are on the same place.” I said as I kissed Megan's cheek but then they just stood there frozen. I smirk.

“Who the h*ll are you”? asked Sebastian.

I groaned. “Cursing isn't allowed on my home.” I look at Emerson and he approached Sebastian and they shook hands for ten seconds as if they're sizing up each other. “I am Emerson Triumph.”

“What? Have I heard you right? You're Emerson Triumph, the owner of Triumph Corporation? “Megan spat. Emerson is her type of guys.

“That's me.” he replied. Then she ran to him like teenager.
“I'm Megan, Love's cousin. That guy is Sebastian Noris, Love's boyfriend.” I almost throw up on the way she throws herself at him.

There's a scowl on Sebastian's face.

“Seb's not my boyfriend anymore. “ Then the three heads turn to me. Emerson walks behind me and put his hands on my waist. Whoa! I didn't think that. Never mind, just go with the flow.

Emerson move closer to me, put his arms at my waist. “Actually I'm her boyfriend.” he said and kissed my temple. I smiled. I hope it's true. Stop it! I shook my head.

“You are Seb's girlfriend.” Megan demanded.

I laughed evilly.

“Seb and I were no longer in a relationship since YOU..” I pointed her. “My dear cousin, slept with him.” I said and she looks surprised. I can help but smirk at her.

“You think I don't know about that”? I asked. “That day in the coffee shop, Megan. Remember that”? I step towards her.

“That's when the time you just checked out in that cheap motel? Does it have dirty bathroom tiles? Or does it have a bad odor? I bet it’s both.” then I smiled.

Megan composes herself and held her head up high with confidence. “You know it and you never told us? You didn't even slap me or him for that matter. Are you wishing that he'll come to you, confess and apologize.“ She said smirking. Now I see.
“If I told you immediately, we wouldn't be here and THAT my dear cousin will be less thrilling.” I said as I shook my head and pout.

“You're evil. I like it.” Megan said and smirks. I smile and look at her in the eyes. “You know why he left you”? and now I felt a little bit nervous. I just raise an eyebrow.

Emerson touches my arms to tell me that he's there. Thank you.

“You may be smart but you're not as beautiful like me.” she said and that made my two eyebrows to raise. Like you? Really I chuckled.

“Okay.” I said sarcastically.

“And you're so boring. Boys will always get tired of you if you will just keep that body. They need to have s*x life.“I fidget on her words.

“Can't talk? That's better, because that's true. Virgin at 25 ? You should go to a convent and serve your sh*tty almighty God.” Megan said icily.
I close my eyes and exhaled. I walk towards her and now we're an inch apart.

“Don't you dare say God's name with your sinful mouth.” I pause. “Rose on a Catholic school? They'll be ashamed.” I said. “Virgin at 25? It’s good to be this way than to be a whore” I said coughing on the whore word.
“Than to be an old man's lover or politicians so you can buy expensive bags and clothes.” I added making it sure that I emphasize on every word I say.

I look at Sebastian's “She had a lot of one night stands, are you sure the baby is yours”? I said, smirking. You put me to this. Wrong choice Seb,
Evil? I know, but you me made this. I loved them but they broke my heart.

“Nice speech. Did you practice that”? Megan said.
I smiled. “I don't need to. We both know it’s true anyway.” I said, giving her my most sarcastic face.


She smirked. “At Mia's funeral? We were there, on the bathroom, having fun while you're crying on your speech.”

That's when I felt my blood boils. I can always take it if it's just me but when you include my family and friends that will be up for another discussion.

That’s when everyone heard the slap. Hard enough to make her scream because of pain. My hand's throbbing.

“Sorry it took you so long to receive that. “ I said.

“Bring that woman out of my house!” I shout at Seb who immediately pick Megan but before she left, she gave me an evil stare.


Emerson closes the door and that's when my legs got weak. I fell on floor and he ran to me.

“Hey, you okay? You were so strong.”

I sigh. “I need it.”

“You also need it now. Come on I'll carry you.”

He lifts me like I weigh nothing.

He brings me to my room and caresses me.
“You'll be okay” he said reassuringly.
He kissed me at the temple. “I'll fetch you water” he said before leaving me to get water.