DESTINED TO LOVE
EPISODE 10
Emma’s POV
It’s been two weeks since I went to my parents for dinner with Edan I may add, but thanks to Edan, I didn’t have to take a bus on my way back. I had a tight schedule the past two weeks, there were four deals that we wanted because those deals were with the most wealthiest CEO of the whole America. Although Edan’s company also stand in top 5 wealthiest companies, still there are 4 companies above him. His company stands in the 5th position. In order to get that deals, I had worked so hard. And thankfully we got three of them and now I’m praying for the fourth one. They are going to be so beneficial for our company.
Today is Saturday that means I could sleep all day and rest. I was laying in my bed when I heard my phone buzz. I took my phone to see a message from Edan. Since that day when I cried in Edan’s arm, I felt a bit guilty for treating him the way I do. He isn’t that bad and moreover, he didn’t ever mention it nor even push me to tell him that.
I read the message from Edan.
“Thanks for your hard work. We got
the fourth deal also and for that,
we’re going to Mexico.”
“That’s great… When we will leave?” I texted a quick reply.
“We’re leaving on Monday. There’s
going to be a four-day stay.” His message came.
“Okay.” I texted.
I put my phone aside and went to sleep. After almost 2 hours I heard my phone buzz disturbing my beauty sleep. I groaned and without looking at the ID I snapped.
“What?”
“Young miss! That’s not the way to talk to your mother.” Mum yelled at me.
S–t…
“Sorry, mum. I didn’t know that it was you. I was sleeping.” I apologized as I yawned.
“Sleeping at this time of day?”
“Yes mum, I had been so busy in last two weeks.” I rubbed my eyes and yawned again.
“Oh, my baby! you know you choose this profession. We already told you how hard it is! And it’s just the start… But nope! You didn’t listen to us at all.”
“And I don’t regret my decisions,” I answered.
“Okay, as you wish… So I had called you to ask how have been things going on between you and Edan?”
My eyes shot up at the mention of his name and I quickly jerked up to sit straight.
“What do you mean? He’s my boss, my employer and I’m his employee. There’s nothing between us and never will be.” I stated.
“Okay… No need to get aggressive. But still, Emma just move on… You can’t just sit here and mourn forever.”
“Mom! Just leave this topic I don’t want to talk about it.”
“Okay dear.” She paused and then heave a long sigh.
I know she wanted me to be just happy and to move on. But I can’t just continue to start trusting people again. What if it all ended the same way it did back then?
Sorry, mom! I can’t repeat my mistake
again…
“So… How about your university?” She said after a moment.
“Yeah… I got accepted in NYU!” I told her with joy. Yup! I got a letter yesterday which said I got admission in NYU.
Eeeeehhh!!!!
“Waoh…! Another good news from my girl. We are proud to be your parents. I love you…”
“Thanks, mum. Love you too…!”I replied with a smile.
“Have you told Edan about that.”
“Nope.”
“How are you gonna manage that?” I could tell my mom was a little worried now.
“I’m saving some money. Still, there are two months left for the classes to start. So if I had saved enough money I’ll just quit that job.” I told her.
I hadn’t told her about that contract for 3 years nor she knows that I don’t have the liberty to quit my job. My boss has the authority of that.
It’s just so unfair!
“I know you’ll figure it out. You are a smart girl.”
“Thanks, mum.”
“But still… You know we are always here for you. You don’t have to work and stress yourself.” Mom said her usual sentence and I replied with my usual reply.
“Mom! I know you are always there for me. But… You know how I love to earn for my own needs and how I wanted to have an independent life.”
“Yes sweety, I know.” She sighed.
“Okay! Bye then. Take your beauty sleep.” She chuckled making me smile.
“Yeah, mom. Bye.” I chuckled in response and hung up the phone. I put it aside and tried to sleep but couldn’t do so.
How am I gonna quit that job? Maybe if I told Edan he will understand that… He surely will. I hope…
I don’t know for how long I was just on my bed staring at the ceiling until Kate told me that it’s almost 6 in the evening.
“You aren’t ready.” She said while standing near my bed, her hands on her hips.
“Oh! I’ll be in half an hour.” I told her, getting up to get ready.
“Not a minute above it.” With that, she left my room.
I had promised Kate that this time I’ll go to the club. She wants to have a celebration for my job and for my admission in the university. So, I couldn’t escape this time.
I got up, take a shower, shave and decided what to wear.
I looked at my wardrobe as I stood there still thinking.
“I need to buy new clothes,” I muttered to myself.
After looking for 10 minutes. I decided to wear my red dress. It had two straps. It reached just a little above my knees. It wasn’t that tight but hung on my body perfectly. I let my hair fall on my back in natural waves. I put on a red lip gloss, put on a little liner and mascara. I sprayed some perfume and there I was ready.
“Emma hurry up. We’re leaving” Kate called me.
I took my purse, put on my red satin high heels and went downstairs.
There was a car outside and Kevin was driving it. Violet was sitting beside him whilst Kate and I sat in the back.
After I introduced Kate to Violet and Kevin a week ago they became great friends. I had told them about NYU and they also wanted to celebrate. So, they all decided to go to a club on this Saturday night and I had no choice but to agree with them.
Kevin stopped the car in front of the club. We stepped out and stood in front of the club.
“You look smoking hot Em!” Kate said to me.
“Oh yes… You do.” Violet agreed grinning.
“Um…Thanks?” It came out much like a question because I don’t know what else to reply. I was just not used to this type of situations.
By then Kevin had also returned after parking the car.
“Ladies… Let’s go in and have some fun.” Kevin cheered and we all hooted.
As we went in. A blast of loud music greeted us.
There was a high pop music playing, sweating bodies dancing on the dance floor and enjoying. Some fellows drunk, some getting some shots and some making out…
Jeez… They should control that or
should get a room.
We went to the bartender. Kate and Violet ordered whiskey while I ordered a simple soda.
“Don’t wanna get drunk?” Kevin questioned with a smile.
“No. I’m not good with hangovers.”
Last time I got drunk was when I was heartbroken by Den and it was a complete mess.
My eyes got a little teary by remembering his name and what he did to me.
Seriously! I need to control that.
“Let’s dance…” Violet gushed.
“Yes…” Kate replied and get up.
“Emma let’s go.” Kate took my hand but I stay sited.
“No, please. I don’t dance.” I withdrew my hand. I don’t know how to dance. I had not danced for a long time, the last time I did was when I was 12. After that, I never had the mood to dance.
“Emma. It’s your party. Let’s go.” Violet said to me.
“No… Please.” I pleaded.
“Girls just leave her…” Kevin helped me and I gave her a thank you smile.
“Okay…then you come with us.” Violet took his hand and forced him to the dance floor. I looked at him with pity eyes and laughed slightly.
Poor he!
I was sitting alone, drinking soda and just enjoying my own company when my eyes landed on someone familiar. The lights were dim so I couldn’t quite guess who was he? So I went a little closer.
“Oh no… This can’t be happening.” I whispered to myself.
My heart beating in my rib cage as I looked at that guy making out with some girl. His hands roaming her thighs and that girl, she looked like if she was gonna strip right away.
Our eyes met and my doubt was clear now.
Him!
Our eyes met and I instantly turned around to hide. All those memories came alive. They were playing in my mind like a horror movie. At once I became weak and I have to get it out, to forget it.
We have nothing in between us but why I’m feeling this? Heartbroken? I thought that I had gotten over him but was I wrong?
Why couldn’t I face him?
“Hey, Emma. Are you alright?” I heard Kevin’s voice and quickly wiped out the tears in my eyes.
“Yes.” I gave him a fake smile, trying my best to hold back the tears.
“Hey, Kev! We have not finished our dance yet.” Violet came after him and looked angrily at him.
“Uuh… Violet.”
“Come on.” She grabbed his collar and dragged him on the dance floor again.
I smiled a little at his reaction but my smile fades away on remembering Den.
I want to forget him.
I ordered a glass of whiskey and drank it all. It burnt my throat but I want more. By night I had drunk 7 shots and now I was feeling dizzy. I have lost my senses completely.
“Emma are you okay?” Kate asked me with concern.
“Yeahhhh….” I cheered.
“You’re drunk.” Kate looked at me and I pouted.
“Sooooo?” I hiccupped, swaying my head from side to side.
“Let’s go home.”
“Nope…” I pouted again and then started giggling.
“Kai! You had a twin sister.” I giggled.
“What?”
I giggled again.
“Emma let’s go…” She held my hand.
“No!” I pulled my hand and stood up to go somewhere.
I heard her voice calling me but I didn’t listen. I want to stay, she said me to enjoy! So, I’m doing it.
I stumble through the dance floor, a man held my hand. “Let’s dance babe.” I looked at him and giggled.
“Nope… I don’t danc…” I hiccupped and pulled my hand and went outside. I hiccupped again and went to sit on the bench as my body was swaying. The whole area was swinging before my eyes and my head was swaying in the air.
My phone buzzed and I pulled it out. My vision getting blurry. Without noticing who was calling I answered it.
“HHellloooo…!” I hiccupped again.
“Emma? Are you drunk?” I heard a concerned voice of a guy.
“Nah…” I again hiccupped, giggling.
“Where are you?” His tone getting angry. What’s wrong with him? Who is he? My Dad?
“Who are you?” I giggled completely losing my senses.
“Emma-”
“Don’t get angry… Dad. I’ll be home before midnight.” I hiccupped again.
“Dad? What the!!! Emma? Where are you?”
Why dad’s getting angry… I am
having funnn…
“Goodbye. I love you….” With that, I hung up.
Funny Dad!
I was feeling a bit tipsy now… I rested my head on the back of the bench. My breathing slow and my face flushed.
“Look who is it! My sweet girlfriend.”
I jolted at the familiar voice. I looked up to see Den. My vision blurry and I blinked twice to make it clear, hoping that what I am seeing is just a dream. But no, it was really him.
“D-Denn?”
“Yes. This is me, Emy… Miss me?” he smirked and I cringed at his nickname for me. I quickly stood up but again fell on the bench
“Stay away from m-me.” I stood up again trying my best to be brave but I was too drunk for that now.
“Do you really want that.” He came closer as I tried to step back.
No! Don’t come closer!
“Stay away…” I pleaded.
“What if I don’t want to?” He smirked, coming closer and closer.
“P-Please…” I tried to run but I stumbled on my feet. He held my arm and pushed me towards him furiously.
“You’re not going anywhere Emy….!” He held me tighter, his one hand on my waist and other holding my arm.
“Let me go…” I cried trying to push him away.
“Oh no… You’re not going anywhere.” He stroked my cheek lightly.
“I might say. You’re looking stunningly sexy…” He said while brushing his hand on my bare shoulders and I want to punch him. I tried to, but his grip was stronger on me and I was too weak.
“You know Emy! I want to f–k you so bad back then but your smarty brain figured it out and you broke with me.” He reminded me the whole incident when he tried to rape me and I found out his true intentions.
“You are a BASTARD…!” I spat on him. This made him furious and he held me even tighter hurting me.
“H-Help…” I cried looking around for anyone but sadly we were alone.
“No one’s gonna listen… There is a high blast of music playing inside the club…” He smirked.
“What have I done to you?” I started crying seeing that I was helpless now… If I wouldn’t be drunk now…
“What have you done to me?” His voice getting angrier.
“You are mine. Emy! keep it in mind. No matter where you go I’ll find you…” He said as his hands playing with the strap of my dress.
“Let go of me.” I slapped on his face with my free hand. His eyes shot up as fire raised in them. He looked at me with anger and this time he held my both hands with his one.
“Bad move Emma dear. Bad move.” With that, he crashed his lips on mine pushing me hard towards the tree. I tried to break free but I was trapped. His tongue wanted to enter in my mouth but I kept my mouth closed. This made him more aggressive. He drew back and free my hands. I thought he had understood that he cannot get me. But I was wrong he slapped me so hard that I fell on the ground. My eyes filled with tears as he held my hair in his hand and I shrieked.
“You’re are being naughty, but I know how to treat you.” He pulled me up with my hair as I cried in pain. He started to drag me towards a car and I continued to cry, shouting for help but there was no one to help me. No one.
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Edan’s POV
I have been worried sick since that phone call. I had called Emma to tell her about the change of plans for Mexico but she was drunk. I tried to ask her where she was but to no avail.
I called Mr. Daniel to track her phone. He told me that she was in club 7 downtown.
Right now I was in my car and driving as fast as I could. I saw the club and went in hurriedly. I searched for her in the whole club but couldn’t find her.
“Where could she had gone?” I looked in the washrooms even ladies too which I knew I did wrong but who cares. I searched the whole area twice but no sign of her. My eyes landed on a door. I opened it to see a garden. But there was no one. I was just closing the door when I heard someone crying and shouting.
I followed the voice and there I saw Emma being dragged by her hair. A guy around her age was dragging her and she was crying for help. My blood boiled up seeing her in that condition.
I ran towards her and throw a punch on that guy’s face. He fell on the floor releasing Emma and I ran towards Emma and hold her cheeks. I looked into her eyes as they were all bloody red and scared. She was heartbroken. She was crying. I could see the pain on her face.
“E-Edan…?” Her voice cracked out.
I had never seen her like this and this is all that guy’s fault. I stood up and turned towards the guy.
He was getting up, he tried to stand up and I threw another punch on his face.
“Who the hell do you think you are?” I yelled at him while kicking him in his stomach.
“How dare you made MY EMMA CRY…..!” I was so boiled up right now. I want to kick his butt, I want to beat the s–t out of him. I want to kill him. Kill him for hurting my Emma, I haven’t felt this way before. It’s a new feeling. Seeing Emma like that had made me lost my mind and I don’t care if I would kill him.
“E-Edan Stop-p” I heard Emma’s voice but I didn’t listen to her. I just wanted to kill this bastard, how dare he did this?
“P-Please Edan. You’re gonna kill him.” I turned my head to see Emma trying to get up.
Why she still cares for him? Why does she care if he’s killed? After all, he had done to her? This made me more aggressive and I kicked him again. By now his face was bleeding and he couldn’t stand.
“E-Edan P-Pleas-” I turned my attention to see Emma crying, pleading me to stop.
I let go of him and went to Emma.”Are you Okay?”
“I want to go from here.”
“Okay.” I tried to get her up but she wasn’t in a condition to walk. I carried her bridal style and walked her towards the car. She nuzzled her head into my neck.
I put her gently on the passenger seat and put a seat belt around her. I sat in the driver’s seat and started the car, I rested her head on my shoulder and held her hand in my hand.
I’m not going to let her out of my sight again.
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