Contract Marriage; Fated Love

Tissue paper was littered on the floor and more were dropped. Benny was crying and wiping her tears but they continued to flow. That day was supposed to be her wedding day.

“It’s that fashion designer. She’s the reason he left me. I will make her pay.”

She made this decision and bitterness, anger and envy filled her heart. She called her men and gave them strict instructions to monitor Emily. She will not let her go so easily. She would think of how best to handle her.

Noah drove to Emily’s house on his way back from the airport. He wanted to see her and also hang out with Liam.

Liam ran in happily to get dressed leaving his mum alone with Noah.

“I know our agreement is over. The three weeks have elapsed, but stay here please. Don’t leave.”

“Why? I am doing nothing here and I need to return.”

“You left because of me five years ago. Can you stay for my sake this time?”

“No. I won’t stay. I will leave as soon as I get my tickets ready.”

“I will stop the flight again. Do you really not see it? I…”

Noah was interrupted by Liam.

“I am ready!”

Noah straightened up and said nothing more to Emily. Liam bade his mother goodbye and off they went.

They went horse riding.

Gu Yanxi was at home when Noah brought Liam home. This time, she greeted him with less hostility. She had come to terms that he wasn’t a very bad person after what happened at the Tennis court the last time. Instead of acknowledging her greeting, a wry smile appeared on his face.

So, the spitting cobra of a girl could be this calm?

Liam narrated his experience to his mother for many days to come. He couldn’t wait for another outing with Noah.

Noah sat at the top observing everything that happened at the down floor of the club house. The people down couldn’t see him from where he was.

He spotted Emily at the entrance. She was with Davis alone. Her skin looked like white jade and glittered from a distance. Her nose was raised to the sky and her lips were as red as pomegranate. They sat down and ordered drinks. Noah watched their every move and was hurt by how close they were. His heart was filled with jealousy.

“You know, I have been thinking of how best to tell you how I feel about you,” Davis began.

“What do you mean?”

“At a time, I fell in love with you.”

“Hmm. Then what?”

“I knew that it might make our relationship get awkward if I brought it up.”

“Wait. Was that why you acted like that some weeks ago?”

“Yes. But I have gotten over you now. I’m glad I did. I can’t imagine you turning me down and our friendship ruined as a result of it.”

When the music was turned on and the people were invited to dance, Davis asked Emily to dance with him. Noah couldn’t stand it anymore. He changed his position to avoid seeing them.

He retrieved her letter from his car and read it again. Her family. If he granted her her request about her family, she might give him a chance.

Rose and her accomplices were released the following morning. They couldn’t believe they obtained Noah’s pardon. They had given up on it months ago. Now they were free!

Her parents were happy to see her. They hugged her tightly and fed her quickly. Her mother asked her to stay indoors till she regained weight and looked better.

Emily was arranging some of her belongings when her phone rang. It was an unknown number. When she picked it up, she found out it was her father. She frowned her face.

When did they start exchanging calls?

Her father announced to her with great thrill in his voice that the company had been returned to them. Earlier that morning, he received a mail from the company. Noah even sent a messenger to deliver the hard copy to him. He had fully returned to the company. Her father thanked her for her help. She was the only one he could think of that pulled the strings. When he watched her leave that day, he knew she was determined to help them despite their differences.

She was happy for her family and specially grateful to Noah for granting her request. She would thank him when they met. She recalled what he said the last time.

Was he about to say he loved her? She touched her lips and remembered the passionate kiss he gave her.

She would tell him off the next time he approached her. She wasn’t interested.

Liam came into the room.Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.

“You are packing again mummy. Are we going?”

“No. I am just arranging my things.”

Liam looked around at the things his mum was arranging. Nothing caught his fancy till he spotted a very beautiful ring from the lot and grabbed it.

“Mummy! This is so beautiful. I have never seen you wear it.”

“No, I don’t wear it. It’s just in my things.”

“Can I have it mummy? I promise to keep it safe.”

Emily thought the ring wasn’t of much use to her and so she let him have it.

True to his words, Liam guarded the ring jealousy and went everywhere with it. The ring was designed in a way that it could be adjusted to fit any finger. He either wore it or he put it safely away in his pocket.

As Liam requested, Noah came over to take him to work with him that morning. Emily used the chance to thank him for releasing her sister and the family company. She wanted to talk about their relationship but she kept stuttering. Noah flashed her a smile that could melt the heart. Her courage fled and she said nothing more.

Noah was too busy at the office to play with Liam. He slept off while he was working. He carried the sleeping boy to his car when he was done with work. On getting to their house, he woke him up. Liam rubbed his eyes and sat up on the chair. The ring he treasured so badly fell off his pocket.