CHAPTER 40

CHAPTER 40

I mean they're looking because of the car not us. They don't even know who we are because the windows are tinted. Of course it’s tinted! It’s a freaking limousine!

"Are you ready?" Emerson asked concernly.

I slowly shook my head and sigh. "I'm not ready." I replied.
He just smiled and arranges himself. "You're not ready but I guess you'll be okay." By that he just glanced at me and opened step out of the door that was already opened.

"You can do this Love." I say silently.

I saw my relatives gasp because of Emerson. Who wouldn't? He's so beautiful.

Especially, today.
He's not just wearing a suit, but it’s a three piece suit. He even combed his hair nicely. He's so perfect.

When I saw his hand offering me to step out. I grabbed it immediately and step out of the car.

Emerson pov

She looks so nervous but yet she's still beautiful. When she accepted my hand, it's cold and a little too shaky.

"Let's rock this wedding." I whispered to her just to make her smile.
I didn't get any response aside from her chuckle and a slight blush on her cheeks.
"It’s a good thing that you're blushing." I tease.
She just rolled her eyes.

Love pov

The place is big and is a beach front but the wedding wouldn't be there because I didn't saw any flower arrangements.

My relatives are still looking at us as we walk towards the stairs which is filled with flowers at the side. The wedding is in the swimming pool area I guess.

When we reached the top, I was faced with lots of guests. Talking about an entrance, when the other people saw us, they stopped what they're doing and talking. They're just looking at us. I mean I think it’s just me they're staring because the people around here know that Sebastian and I used to date. I mean that he's my ex boyfriend.

"It's really awkward here. I think let's not attend the wedding anymore." I was about to go when he just held me tightly.

"Don't make them look at you with pity." Emerson said. "Held your head up and besides, you're not alone." He added.
So I cannot do anything but to nod.

Emerson fixes my hand in his biceps and held it there as we walk towards and passed by the other people.

Then I saw my friends standing and holding their wines. They're at the left side of the pool.

When we reached them, they all smiled and greeted Emerson.
"Well.. This is the reason why you didn't tell us who your date will be." Celine said as he grins.

"That quite an entrance" Venus added and all agreed.

"We thought you'll be walking down the aisle because of your gown." JC said.

I just smiled at them.

"She's so nervous that she even tried to go back down." Emerson said. This time I slap his arm.

"You don't need to tell it to them like I stole your ice cream." I said to Emerson as I roll my eyes at him.

"Parents approaching" Tony said silently while his drinking his wine.

Oh shoot! How can I forget that they'll also be here?

I turn around and grin.

"Dad" By that I hugged my father like a baby girl I used to be.

"How are you sweety?" My dad asked.

"I'm good. I'm still beautiful can't you see?" I said with sarcasm.

Then mom just pulled me from dad to hug me."Sweetheart" She said as she hugs me tightly. "We know you're still not okay so we didn't ask you to come." She added.

"I am okay now Mom." I replied.
She then put me at arm’s length and looked at me from hair up to my shoes. "You look so divine, sweetheart." She said.

"Thank you." I replied shyly.

"It’s the truth. Not because I'm your Mom but because I also create clothes." She stated. "And since you're beautiful, why don't you introduce us to your date." She added.

"Oh! Yes. Of course" I exclaimed. "Talking about my manners." I said as I lectured myself. They heard me and they smiled.

I cough. "Well.. Mom, Dad, this is Emerson and Emerson, these are my parents, Drew and Helen" I said to my parents as I introduce Emerson to them and vice versa.

Emerson offered his hand to my Mom for shake hands but instead, my Mom hugs him.

"Don't be too formal on me Emerson. I am a mother not a businesswoman." My mother teases.

"I'm sorry Mrs. Guildings" Emerson apologized.

"No no no no. Don't call me Mrs. Guildings. Just call me mother like everyone here." My mom said as she looks on my friends who were laughing.

"Okay Mrs... I mean mother." Emerson said.

Mother? Why does it feel like home? You know? Emerson calling my Mom, mother. I smiled at that thought.
Then because of my own bubbles, I didn't notice that Emerson and my father are now talking.

"So what does your father do?" Dad asked.

"Dad! What are you saying? Don't even start please." I said as I went to my dad like a toddler revealing her crush to someone.

"Why? I'm just asking. Beside, I'm asking nicely. Am I right, Emerson?" Daddy said and of course, Emerson just nodded.

"My father paints and my Mom don’t work. She's a housewife." Emerson stated. My friends are also listening.

Wait? If his father paints, then that will be mean that some of the paintings I saw in his house and office is his father's masterpieces?

"A painter? So he did exhibit it?" Dad asked again.

"No. But I am planning to." Emerson replied instantly.

"Well then, you're the only one who works for your family?" Dad asked again. I can't even talk. My mom is also listening to them. We all are.

"Yes sir." Emerson said.

"That's so nice of you. Helping your parents. Giving back their hard works." Dad agreed. "But may I know what your work is?" He asked again.

This is so out of the things that we discussed.

I didn't know what to say so I just mouthed sorry and he smiled.

My friends laugh so my father now looked at them.

"You guys. Why are you laughing?" Dad asked them.

"Sorry father but the first thing you should have asked is his last name." Tony said and they all nodded their heads.

My dad was surprised. I don't know if the fact that he forgot to asked Emerson's last name or if the fact that he doesn't care.

"Well.. If that's the case, let me repeat my question." Dad smiled genuinely. I sigh. "What's your last name?" He asked.

Emerson looked at my friends and me and smiled.

"Triumph, sir." He stated.
"Okay?" My dad said as he turns around on my friends. "So that's his surname. It's...." And by that he snaps back at Emerson and studied him from head to toe.

"You're Triumph Corporation's owner and CEO?" Dad asked.

"Yes sir." Emerson replied innocently.

My father's face is just blank. I can't fathom what he's thinking but not five seconds later, he smiled and nodded.

"Why don't you, your friends and Emerson stay here after the wedding? It’s a beautiful resort anyway." My mom said as she snakes her hands on my dad's arm.

This is what I'm afraid of.

"Wait. Let me just clear my head okay?" My mom pauses. I don't know what she's trying to say. "Emerson?" Said my mom to the man beside me.

"Yes maam? I mean mom?" He said smiling. I chuckles.

"Are you my daughter's boyfriend?" She asked and that made me shocked. What is my mother thinking?

"Yes." Emerson said plainly.

If my mom would ask me that, I don't think I would be able to answer it.
"So, you can stay here even after the wedding? Say.. For 2 nights? " Mom asked. What she's planning? I asked myself. Even my friends got shocked about it. I mean my mom doesn't want staying in a resort. She likes our home's pool more than this.

"Absolutely Mrs. Guildings. That would be a great time for the both of us to relax. Away from work." Emerson said smoothly. I raised my eyebrows.

"But you still have works to do. Babe..?" I said not being able to say the word babe. It’s really not familiar on my mouth to say.

Emerson looked at me and raises his brow. Putting his hand on my waist, he moved me closer to him. "We can have vacation leave and I want to have some time with you and of course your parents.” He said smoothly. It’s like it’s really true. But let's get real, it’s just an act. "Besides, it’s the very first time I saw your parents. Let me have some points with them." He teases. That earned a laugh from both of my parents.

"That would definitely a point." My daddy said and I looked at him with daggers and he laughs.

"Nothing would stop me from getting you to have a break and relax, sweetheart." Daddy said.

"But I don't have clothes." I seg way.

My mother laughs. "I taught you better than that, Love." She said to me and all I can do is roll my eyes. She laughs again. I lost. "The boutique is just a street away, sweetheart." My mother added. I sighed.

This would be an epic two nights. But yeah at least my friends will also be here and let's not first finish this wedding.

"I am excited for later after this wedding." Celine exclaimed.