CHAPTER 65

CHAPTER 65

Love pov

I didn't notice what time I fell asleep but when I woke up, I'm still at the same side of the bed. It felt like I just blinked and it’s morning in an instant.
I don't feel like working today because of what happened yesterday. I don't want him taking pictures of me unaware.

When I look at my clothes, it’s still the same so I decided to stand up and change it.

When I changed in to my sweat pants, I went back to the bed, crashing my body on it.

I heard my phone rings but I don't feel like getting it and even answering it.


Jem pov

Hi it's my point of view again, did you miss me? I'm sure you do...

When Martha and I went to Emerson last night and were greeted by bloody hands of him. I look in his eyes and his lost. It’s like his humanity has been denied by him.

It was devastating to see that my best friend, the perfect and control billionaire friend can't do anything about his situation. It’s the first time I saw him in that situation. He always prepared in everything, until yesterday.

When I went to his dining area and living area, the glass shattered everywhere and I even saw the blood on the floor.

All throughout the night, Martha and I were there. We can't leave Emerson.

I was also worried with Love because she's also my friend. I tried to call her many times, but she's not answering me. I looked at Martha and shook my head, she sighs.

She's worried as I am.

When Martha cleaned his wounds and let him drink some tea, he started saying everything. We can't help but felt the pain while his telling the story.

"She's hurt --- felt betrayed and felt that you might just use her." I remembered Martha said. "She might have thought that you don't care of what she'll feel." She added.

"I know." Emerson replied, looking at the floor. "That why I'm so mad at myself." He added. “I can't forget her reaction when she put the folder on the bar area, she didn't throw it on my face. She looks calm and betrayed. And left." He continued. "When I had the time to explain, my mouth zipped. I can't say anything to her. I just stood at the kitchen, looking at her." He finally said.

Martha sighs. "Have you tried to call her?" Martha asked.

"When I threw my phone on the wall, it’s not functioning, I used the telephone in the office, and she’s not answering." Emerson said, softly crying.

Yes, my best friend is crying.
It’s also the first time I saw him in that state.

"My office..." He suddenly said, still looking hell. "It smells like her." He added. "Even now, I can still smell her scent." He added.

And that broke my heart. When Martha heard him say that, she started crying.

Martha stayed the night at Emerson's penthouse. She's worried that Emerson might do serious act.


Love pov

"No one will love you. They're all the same. We are all the same. We're just here to use you."

I don't know how I encouraged and managed myself to at least eat before washing myself.

I let the water flow in the tub, put liquid soap and let myself in the tub. I stayed there longer than necessary.

I don't know if it’s going to help me but who cares? I want it.

Should I drown myself in it? I asked myself.
I chuckled.

Good thing, my mind is still intact. Whatever challenges that came in my life, I never thought of suicide. That's just absurd.


Jem pov

I came at work at 10 o'clock in the morning after I stop by at Emerson's penthouse.

"He's still in his bedroom." Martha said.

"That's what I thought." I replied.

"He's not yet eating." She replied.

"That's because she doesn't want to." I replied to her.

"Call me when something went wrong." I said to her before leaving the house.

I rub my temple because I'm as affected as her. This is first time he experienced being broken.

I put my secretary in the intercom.
"Yes boss?"

"Kindly check if Ms. Guildings is in her office. If not, send her assistant to me. As soon as possible." I said.

"Yes sir."

"Thanks."

"You're welcome." My assistant finally said before I click off the intercom.



After a minute or two, someone knocks at my door.

"Come in." I said.

It’s my assistant, "Sir, Ms. Guilding's secretary is here." She said and step away to make space for Sophia.

"Good morning sir." Sophia said.

"Have a seat." I said, as I motion her to sit on the chair.

When I dismissed my assistant, I looked at Sophia. It was awkward because of what happened between the two of us.

If you still remember I asked her boss about her and I said that I think I'm in love. I mistook her as someone. Someone with a name of Celine. I'll tell it to you later after I talk to her.

"Have you in contact with your boss?"I asked.

"Yes sir, she's calling me almost every day just to check up on what's happening here." She said.

"What about yesterday?" I asked. "Say, 8pm?" I added.

"We never talk at evening sir, unless it’s urgent." She replied, glancing at the folders on my desk.

"Can you call her up?" I asked. "Like, now?" I added, making her shock on my sudden demand.

"Y-yes sure." She replied, fishing out her phone. "What should I ask her?" She asked.
"Ask her if she'll report today." Io replied

She swipes her iphone and dialed few digit’s and put the phone on her ear.
Not a minute or two, she said. "Hello, Ms. Guildings?" She said.

She answered. I thought, arranging myself on the seat.

She's avoiding me. Us.

Sophia tilted her head and looked worried.

"You won't? Okay. Just take a rest and take some meds, okay?" She said, eyes looking at me with wariness.

When she put down her phone, she looked at me. "She said she's sick and won't be able to come here." She said, looking at me. "She sounds like she's in pain." She added.

"Oh.. Okay. Thank you. You can go now." I said, making sure to smile at her.

She got up and step out of my office.
I decided to call Love but she's not answering me.

What the hell?
Why she's answering Sophia and not me? Her boss and a friend.

That moment, I decided to call someone.
At the third ring, she answered.

"Yes?" Celine said.

"Have you tried contacting Love?" I asked.
"No, why?" She said.

"She's not answering my calls." I started. "She had a fight with Emerson last night and basically shutting us out." I continued. "We've been reaching her for the last 24 hours but we don't get any respond." I continued, shutting my eyes.

"I'll call you later." She simply said before hanging up on me.

Sighing, I leaned my back on chair, trying to think of things I should do. Of what should we do?

*** Jem, Sophia and Celine's story ****
"Hello" someone texted me.
"Yes? " I replied.
I know it’s a little bit odd that someone would text me hello.
"Ahh.. I had a biggest revelation to say.." Then the person replied.
"What? And who is this?" I tried to call whoever it was but I think he/she doesn't want to answer it so I texted back.
"Ahhh... Let's just say that I am very close to Love Venice."
"She's the one who gave you my number?" I know I'm a busy man to have textmate, but I guess, I'm just too bored.
"No, I basically invade her phone to get your number." Replied by the person on the other line.
"And?" I texted back.
"I just wanted to say that I have a big crush on you." The person replied, making me chuckled.
Well? Who wouldn't? I mean, I'm handsome.
That day, I got busy texting whoever it is that has a crush on me. I don't know why I'm replying to complete stranger but, yes I am.
When I was about to go to bed. "What's your name?" I asked.
"Just call me..... Ahhh... Sophia?" The person replied.
"Okay. Can I call you? I wanted to hear you voice." I asked. I know it’s a total teenager way, but I wanted to make sure that it’s a woman.
"Sure." Sophia replied, making me shocked of her sudden agreement.
My hands are sweating when her number rings.
"Hello?" I said.
Then I heard a very angelic voice. The voice used for a lullaby. "Hi."
I sighed heavily.
The text and call continued every day. I always reply to her, even when I'm attending some of the seminars and meetings.
One day, I heard Love called some 'Sophia' during one of our meetings. That made me making attention.
She's Love's assistant? I thought, asking myself.
I watch her every move from that moment and I can see her fidgeting and she knows that I'm looking at her. She's shy. One time, she even fell the folder she held.
She's the one. She's my Sophia.
One day, after I talked to Love and confess her that I'm starting to fall in love, I cornered Sophia, she looked really shocked.
"Hello there." I said, flashing my biggest smile.
"Yes, sir? What can I do for you?" She asked.
"Oh, when you texted me this morning, you’re not calling me sir." I said.
She looks confused. Huh! You're a great artist.
Then I cornered her and instantly kissed her forehead.
She blushed.
"Sir? I think you mistook me with someone." She said.
"Why would I mistake you, Sophia? I never thought that you're just here near me and I never noticed you." I said, smiling at her.
"Sorry sir, but I- I.. I have a boyfriend." She said, making me instantly step away from her.
Raking my hands on my hair, I apologize and explained myself.
"It’s okay sir. If you want, I can help you find her." She offered.
"Are you sure that she's not you?" I asked. "Aren't you playing with me." I added.
"No sir, if you want, you can dial her number. Here's my phone." She said, showing me her phone.
And I did.
She answered it.
"Yes, Jem?" She said, I looked at Sophia who are smiling at me.
"Ah.. I just wanted to check up on you." I said.
Sophia, I mean, Love's assistant went away to give me more space.
"Actually, I'm just here nearby your office." She started, a little bit hesitant.
"Where? I wanted to see you." I replied. "Please?"
"Just across the street, at the coffee shop." She said, and I literally ran towards the elevator and to her.
When I cross the street, I dialed her number again, but she's not answering.
I went inside the coffee shop and met the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen. She smiled and I think I melted.
Celine.
****

Love pov

Someone is knocking at my door and I'm just tired of walking. So I didn't answer. They would just think that I'm not at home.

"Open the door or God help me, I will kick it." Celine said.

I wonder how in the world, she knew.
Then I heard it being unlocked. It’s not destroyed. She brought her key.
Then like in an instant, they're all at my side.

"Why in the hell you're not answering my calls?" Celine asked.

"What happened?" Venus calmly asked.

"You look like sh*t." Tony stated.
I just shrug it off.
Then when they saw for a minute or two, Tony carried me at the center of the bed and they all crawled at me.

"We're here."Tony said, calmly as he traces my hair softly.

"You're not alone." Celine said.

"You made us all worried." Venus said.

When they all hugged me that urge a hot liquid to flow on my cheeks

"Promise us that you'll tell everything to us." Venus said and I nodded.