DESTINED TO LOVE
EPISODE 12
Emma’s POV.
I fluttered open my eyes and looked at my surroundings, trying to comprehend what had happened. I was on a king size bed and heard sounds coming from outside. I turned on the lamp as it was dark in here. I looked at the clock to see it was 9 pm. My stomach grumbled and it feels like I hadn’t eaten for 2 days.
What happened? How long have I been sleeping? And who’s room is this?
Had someone kidnapped me? No probably not, if it had happened I wouldn’t be on this soft comfortable
bed; I would have been in a dusty,
broken room and would have been
tied up like the girls who got kidnap
in the movies unless the kidnapper is
a gentle, kind man.
I laughed at my nonsense thoughts.
Gentle, kind kidnapper? What a crazy
thought!
I tried to stand up but I was too weak to walk and decided to stay put in this warm, cozy duvet. I heard a voice coming from the door and suddenly it opened up. A figure standing there. His chest bares and he was wearing boxers.
I hide in the duvet. I heard footsteps getting closer and felt the bed moved. Who is this? I heard slight snores.
I guess he had slept. Wow! What a
fast sleeper!
I removed my duvet and shift my side to see his face and I was wrong. He wasn’t asleep but wide awake looking at me…
“You’re awake…” I heard Edan’s voice.
“E-Edan?” I whispered slowly.
“Yes, it’s me….” He turned on his side of the lamp.
“What happened?” I don’t know how I ended up here. I was so confused right now.
“We were having an argument and then you passed out… I was so worried sick about you.” He kissed my forehead and stroked my cheek gently.
His warmth… I don’t want to leave it.
I held his hand on my cheek and closed my eyes enjoying the warmth.
“Emma..?” Edan called me.
I opened my eyes to see him smiling “You know I missed you so much.” he smiled.
“How long I’ve been sleeping?”
“For two weeks.” He replied.
What? Two weeks? Oh s–t.
“Two weeks?” I sat up at once.
What the? How?
I looked at my clothes they were so comfortable. I wasn’t in my dress I was in an oversized shirt and boxers. The shirt was so big that my one shoulder was revealing. I wasn’t used to this kind of clothes. They were too revealing and out of my comfort zone but…
Wait for a second! Where is my lingerie? And how I ended up dressed like this? Did Edan do that? Or did we? Oh no… I am so confused right now.
I saw Edan smirking and I knew he had gotten the idea of what I was thinking.
D–n this jerk!
“Edan! What did you do? I swear I’m gonna kill you this time.? I’m not gonna forgive you…” I threatened him.
He started laughing. “I had so missed that Emma… My Emma…” He said between laughs.
“Excuse me. Your Emma? I’m no ones…” I was feeling so fresh, I wasn’t tired at all, though I felt a bit weak I can deal with that jerk. I was a little hungry too.
“Okay… Calm down.” He chuckled as I was fuming with anger.
How dare he laughs at me!
“I was just kidding. You had slept for one day… And we didn’t do anything….which I would not mind if you want to… and to clear your thoughts a maid changed your clothes…and I swear I didn’t even peek which I wouldn’t mind either…” He smirked.
I rolled my eyes at him. “You’re a jerk and a pervert…” I said sticking out my tongue.
He sits up resting his head on the headboard. “A handsome jerk…” He smirked and I rolled my eyes at his comment.
I looked at the ceiling and tried to remember what actually happened before I passed out.
“Why did you help me? Why did you take care of me?” I whispered.
“I don’t know Emma. It’s a strange feeling. I don’t know why I care about you and why I want you by my side…” I looked at him. He sighed and looked at me, showing me his tantalizing smile.
“I just don’t know…” I looked into his eyes.
Those blue eyes… I’m in love with those eyes…
“I was wrong about you. You aren’t that bad as I thought you were. I thought you’re selfish, arrogant, playboy, rude jerk who loves to play with women. I guess… I was wrong. but you’re still a jerk… a sweet jerk though.” I whispered. A smile crept across my lips.
“A sweet jerk? Wow… What a compliment… I never had that one before.” He smirked and let out a chuckle.
“But I still hate you…” I remarked smiling.
He laughed “So can now we be friends..?” He said raising his eyebrows, his eyes filled with hope.
I thought for a second. Should I? Aah… What bad could happen? Is it not like I’ll fall in love with him? Right? or will you Emma…
Nah…! Never gonna happen I laughed mentally at my stupid thoughts. I don’t believe in love now nor a relationship. That’s all bullshit.
“Okay… Fine. We’ll be friends, nothing more than that…” I agreed and emphasize each and every word to make it clear.
He didn’t reply for a second but then he replied with a fine.
My stomach grumbled as Edan chuckled. “I bet you’re hungry…”
“Yep! Very much hungry.” I replied, a little embarrassed at my stomach.
“Let’s go in the kitchen.” Edan took my hand and we went downstairs to find something for me to eat.
After looking at the ingredients available in the fridge we decided to cook a quick pasta.
I took out all the ingredients and place them on the shelf.
“You know how to cook?” Edan asked me surprised.
“Yes. Why wouldn’t I?” I took out the chicken from the packet and placed it on the frypan.
“Usually most women suck in cooking, so I was a little shocked, you can say.” He replied looking at me curiously.
“Yeah. They are all brats or bitches who knew nothing than flirting with guys…” I replied looking at him mostly referring to his previous filings. Mostly cooking is a women’s thing. But I’m not quite sure if his previous flings know how to even toast a
bread.
He chuckled at my response.
“Are you just gonna keep staring or would you help me with it?” I glared at him while putting my hands on my hips.
“By the way what you starin’ at?” I raised my eyebrows demanding an answer.
“I’m just seeing how sexy Emma looks in my clothes…” He smirked. My cheeks warm up at his comment and I turned my face to hide the blushing red face of mine behind my hairs.
“Shut up and make yourself useful.”
“What should I do? My lady!” I felt his warm breath against my ear.
How did he even get here so fast?
Crap!
“G-Go cut the v-vegetables” I stammered and quickly went to the fridge to escape this strange nervousness.
I put some pasta in the water to boil.
“Oouch…” I turned my head at the voice of Edan.
“What happened?” I looked at his finger, a cut on it… It wasn’t that deep but it was bleeding.
I took him to the living room and brought the first aid kit. I took his hand in mine.
I put some anti-infection as he winced, after that I bandaged it.
“What were you thinking while cutting those vegetables? You should have been careful!” I said a bit angrily.
“I was thinking about someone.” He said staring into my eyes.
“I don’t care who the hell you were thinking about. You were supposed to cut the vegetables not your fingers.” I replied a bit harshly. I don’t know why but I felt a bit jealous and a bit curious about whom he was thinking.
“I was thinking about someone special…” He replied seeing my expressions.
“And who is this someone special?” I tried to stop my question but my d–n big mouth.
“Why? You jealous?” He teased me.
“What? Me? Jealous?”No way…” I huffed.
Yes, way…! A bit…
“I should check the pasta. Now sit here…” I ordered and quickly turned towards the kitchen, still curious about that someone special…
I set the table and we both ate the pasta. “It’s good… not bad as I was expecting” I rolled my eyes at his comment.
I ate the pasta as I was so d–n hungry. I looked at Edan staring at me with amused eyes.
“What?”
“Nothing! Just…” He paused and I raised my eyebrows demanding an answer.
“What?”
“You’re eating like a bear.” He chuckled whilst taking another bite.
“Oh! Shut up…”
I continued to eat my dinner. “So when we’re leaving for Mexico?”
“There’s been a change of plans. Mr. Brown will be coming here for that deal so we don’t need to go.” He replied.
“Well, that’s great,” I replied through a little disappointed, I wanted to see Mexico.
“Emma?” He questioned.
“Hmm?” I said chewing my food.
“Who was he?” he whispered questioning me.
“Who?” I asked while eating and savoring the amazing taste of the pasta.
“The one at the club.” My bite stuck in my throat and my body went numb. My fork fell on the floor at his question and I knew clearly now about whom he was referring to.
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It’s been a week since I got drunk and ended up in Edan’s house, and then I passed out and he took care of me which I’m still confused why he cared? Well whatever, we ended up being just friends.
That night he tried to ask me about Den but I wasn’t ready to tell him all, in fact, if he had read my diary then why he wanted me to tell about Den?
There were thousands of questions roaming in my head but I don’t know how to just find their answers. Like why I passed out? Why I feel safe around Edan? Why does my heart start beating faster on seeing him? Every morning why I am so excited to see Edan? I think these are the questions whose answers cannot be found.
I explained Kate all about my absence and after yelling at me, she finally calmed down and understood.
Now, I was heading towards the office with my bodyguard. Yes… My bodyguard Lious which Edan forced me to have. After seeing that accident at the bar, he was extra conscious. I asked him the reason but no he didn’t tell at all. All he had to say is “This is for your own safety Emma.” We argued on this topic for one hour but he threatened me by saying. ” If you’re not going to hire Lious as your bodyguard than move in with me.” So there wasn’t any choice for me.
I entered the building and went to the 12th floor whilst Lious stays out during my office hours.
I entered Edan’s office to see him busy on the laptop.
“So Mr. Wilton what is my schedule for today?” I said gaining attention from Edan.
“So we’re back to Mr. Wilton.” He smiled earning a smile from me.
“We set up some rules on our friendship. Don’t you remember?” I asked remembering the rules.
“The one of them, not to use first names in office hours…” I reminded him.
“I know but we’re alone now.” He retorted.
“Okay. So you’re now wasting my time! What’s my schedule for today?” I asked trying to act as I’m super serious and controlling my smile that was threatening to appear on my lips.
“We have a meeting with Mr. Brown today in half an hour so be prepared for that. And you’re going to work a little late today, there are some papers that need to be sorted.” He replied in his business tone.
“Fine.” With that, I headed towards my office and replied to some important emails.
At 10 am I went to the meeting room and made all the preparations needed for the meeting. I set the projector and slides. I placed the files on the table and stood straight taking a view of how the place was looking.
“Looks like you have all sorted out.” I turned around to see Edan.
I smiled at him. “Yep! All done.”
“Thank god. You’re keeping your promise of smiling.” He replied getting closer and held my hand.
“Edan we are in office.” I reminded although enjoying his warmth.
Why do I enjoy his presence so
much?
D–n!
“But we’re alone.” He replied smoothly.
“Mr. Wilton…! Meeting could start at any minute.” I drew back my hand. I don’t want rumors about me and Edan. Although we’re are just friends but people don’t care about spreading false rumors.
We went to the elevator to receive our guests. The elevator opened and a man of tanned skin step out of it. He was older than Edan and looks like if he was in his forties.
Edan shook hands with him and then his attention drew towards me.
“Who is this beautiful lady?” Mr. Brown smirked and believe me I didn’t like that d–n smirk of him.
Edan tensed a bit and replied. “She’s Miss James. My PA.”
“Nice to meet you, Miss. James.” He smiled and his eyes rake on my body.
Can I just kill this a—–e? Because I
really want to!
“Nice to meet you too. Mr. Brown.” I fake smiled for the sake of our deal.
“Oh! Call me Charles.” He replied smiling.
I nodded and inwardly roll my eyes.
I’ll most probably call you a bastard!
“Should we start?” Edan said harshly and I wondered what just happened to him.
“Oh yes. Please… ” He said still looking at me. I hate him but I had to control my temper for the sake of this deal.
After an hour our meeting ended and we signed the deal. During the whole meeting, I could see Charles looking at me. His lips all this time in a d–n perverted smirk and his eyes raking all over my body.
“Till later Miss James…” He said as the meeting ended and kissed my hand.
Eww! I sure have to wash my hand
with an antibacterial soap and then put on some disinfectant.
After he left, we went to our office and I inwardly thanked to finally get rid of that bastard.
“What was that?” Edan snapped as soon as we were alone.
“What?” I asked confused at his sudden change of attitude.
What did I do? I controlled my temper
and didn’t create a huge scene. So
what happened to him now?
“Why you let him kiss your hand?” He said furiously, making me shock.
“What can I do? I can’t just be rude like you. You know we need that deal…”
What is wrong with him?
“OK fine…Do your work.” He yelled and stormed into his office.
What is his problem? Idiot..!
I went into my office and sorted out the papers he said. At lunchtime, I went to the cafeteria for lunch. Violet, Kevin and me all were laughing and chatting but then Edan called me to his office.
What now?
I was now heading towards his office and now I seriously need to know why he’s acting this way.
“Edan. What happened? Why are you so firing up?” I slightly yelled after reaching his office.
“You happened Emma…! What were you doing with Kevin?” He shouted.
“Kevin? He’s my friend… And… From where he just came from all of a sudden?” I rebutted.
“Well, It doesn’t seem like that one.” He said getting closer. I stood my ground. This time I was not backing away.
“What’s your problem Edan?” I yelled fuming with anger.
I had enough!
“Emma. Why don’t you just understand? He wants you. Can’t you see that?” He stared into my eyes.
“No, he’s not like that.” I defended him. He was my friend and I know, he has no intentions of that.
“Now you’re defending him? That day you were worried about that guy who hurt you… You stopped me from hitting him.” His eyes red with anger.
What? That day?
“Idiot… That wasn’t for him. You could have been sent to jail for killing him… You didn’t even care, what would happen to me if you would have been sent to jail…” This time my eyes getting a little teary.
“You don’t care about me. If you had… You wouldn’t be yelling at me…” I whispered yelled.
His eyes softened.
“Emma…! You are thinking all wrong. You’re the one and only one whom I cared about the most…” He stepped forward.
“No, you don’t… You’re only playing with me. I know that… I’m not some idiot Edan! I’m not gonna be fooled and fell into your trap. I…I thought you had some feelings for me that you trust me but I guess… I was all wrong…You are a player who can never change… Never.” I yelled at him.
I had enough! I was all wrong. I thought that all guys were not alike but I was wrong.
“Emma that’s not true… I had not slept with a single woman since I met you. You’re always on my mind… The one when I go to sleep and when I wake up… I had never felt this way before. I felt something when I first bump into you… I thought it will be over once I’ll get you but I was wrong. This thing grew stronger and stronger… Every day I think about you, Emma… Only you…” I don’t know what to believe or what not to. I was confused right now.
I looked into his eyes and he drew closer… He touched my cheek gently and wipe the tear with his thumb which had escaped from my eye.
“Emma… I’m sorry for what I’m going to do… But… I can’t just control it longer…” I don’t know what Edan was talking about…
He can’t control what?
I was trying to comprehend all this…when Edan lean in and before I could protest his lips were on mine…
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