CHAPTER 74

CHAPTER 74

Love pov

The very reason we are staying is the fact that Helen and Matthew are very jolly and very accommodating. They always check both Emerson and I if we're doing good or if we need anything. They are very lovely couple like my parents. How I wish I can find someone like my father and Matthew.

"Love?" Matthew called as I watch the fireworks being displayed in the sky. Emerson is assigned on this one and he arranged it in a way that people will be wowed. It's like an International Pyro musical. Emerson didn't hear his father talking to me. He's just watching his masterpiece I think. He's very amused of himself. Typical Emerson.

"Matthew... I said silently. "Where's Esme?" I asked, looking around him to see if Esme is nearby.

"Oh, she's with her daughter I don't like to disturb them. They're busy watching these beautiful fireworks display." He said. "I'm actually here to tell you something." He added, looking at me.

"Ahh.. Yeah sure." I asked.

"It’s nothing important, but, I just wanted to thank you." He said, making me crease my eyebrows.

He smiled. "For being here with my son. He smiled a lot since you arrived." He said, turning his gaze to the fireworks again.

"Oh that." I exclaimed.
He chuckles. "You make him happy." He added. Oh because he want you to see it. I mean, come on. It’s just a charade. I thought to myself. How did I get myself in to this situation? I'm getting more and guiltier.

"I hope so." I said to him and then returning back my eyes at the night sky.


Emerson pov

I know that my father came to us and is talking with Love. I just choose to ignore his presence because I wanted to hear what he'll say. But unfortunately, the fireworks are loud enough for me not to hear it. Ask her.
When my father left us to join my mother and sister, I look at Love. "What did my father told you, love?" It’s an endearment not her name. I snakes my arms around her and she flinched. I don't know if it’s because of my arms or that she's shocked because I know that father went here.

She looked shocked but still answers me by taking away my arms from her waist but of course she did not succeed."You know, no one's watching us. You can keep your hands to yourself." She said.

"You don't know that. Just in case, someone will." I replied as I made her closer to me. I smirk at her.

Actually many eyes are watching us. I mean, they're just trying to ignore us but at the back of their minds, they're really watching us and waiting for me to make mistake.

"So, as for my question earlier, what did my father told you?" I asked.

"Oh... Nothing. He just wants to know if you've been treating me well and if you're hurting me.... Or.... If you're stalking me." She asked and I froze. She must have sensed me because she was shock at herself too.
Well talking about her feelings.

Love pov

I saw him froze and I instantly realized what I just say.

Why the h*ll did I say that?
I think he felt insulted or something.

Good thing Jem saw us and walk towards us. When I diverted my gaze to him, he smiled. "I think you have something to tell me." I said to Jem,trying to change the atmosphere between me and Emerson.

"What?" He said, giving me questioning look.

"About you and Celine." I said, crossing my arms. Emerson takes back his arms from my waist and put it in his pocket. I instantly feel like I'm naked. I want to bring back his arms on my waist to feel him again.

When Jem looked at me with a shocked look and back to Emerson who is also look shocked, I turn around to see if they saw someone but I saw no one but guests mingling with each other.

"What?" I asked to Emerson. "You both looked like you've seen a ghost or something." I added.

"When did you two become okay?" Jem asked.

I looked at Emerson who's smiling.

"We’re not yet okay." I said to Jem. "We're pretending remember?" I added.
Jem smirked. "Well no one's watching so why you look so eager of Emerson's hand that when he take it away from your back. You get it again and put it back again?" Jem asked, tilting his head.

What taking back?

I look down at my hands. Oh my gosh! Jem's right. I'm holding Emerson's hand while it’s resting on my waist. I heard them chuckle.

I know, I'm blushing so I bit my lip to convert my reaction to pain. I instantly move away from Emerson so that his hand won't be on my waist but he pulled me to him and put his arms around me, holding my arms. "Why did you move away? I'm enjoying it." He said, teasing me.

"Get away from me." I said to him, trying to move away from him. Jem laughs.

The guests had their goodbyes and gave their gifts to Esme. It was really a simple party but very elegant in nature.

"Come on let's get you inside." Helen said as she snakes her arm on my arm. I follow her lead.

As we went closer to their house, the more it becomes more and more beautiful.

Yeah a lot of more words.

It looks very similar on Sonnenberg Garden but a mini version.

"Lovely home" I said to myself as we enter in to their home and was greeted by photos hanging on the wall. It’s like a museum and the art are their pictures. From their children's childhood up to now. It’s like really an evolution posted on the walls.

Esme slowly let go of me so that I can appreciate the pictures more.
A boy caught my attention. He has the pair of eyes that is the same with Emerson, same nose. The difference is his teeth. It’s like a fill in the blanks question in an examination or should I say one tooth apart. I smiled to myself.

"Are you falling in love with me because of the picture?" Someone asked behind me and I don't even need to turn around because I know that it’s Emerson.

I shrug, still looking at the pictures of him. "I already am." I said, before walking away from him and towards their living area where his parents and siblings are mingling and laughing.