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Chapter 34
Emily Warner
“I feel like we should reconsider Paris.” I say as we scroll through online dating profiles. Lucas was surprised when he learnt I haven’t tried online dating and laughed unnecessarily loudly when I said I wanted to find love in the old fashioned way.I was about to argue with him but then he asked me ‘where has that ever gotten you’ rendering all my arguments shut.I hate how well he knows me.“Emily, I cancelled the tickets two days ago, its done now, move on.” He says as swipes left for the umpteenth time.“What the hell? That’s the third cute guy you rejected!?” I yell when I realize he hasn’t swiped right even once.“Well, cuteness works with casual things, not when you want something permanent.” I finally breathe out as he swipes right on the first guy.“Okay once you go out with him, half an hour into the date I will approach you like we are colleagues or something so you can tell me how he date is goiRelated chapters
Emily Warner Chapter 35
Emily Warner“Lucas.” I say, making him groan as without a warning, he buries his head in my neck making each and every hair on my body stand.“Don’t forget me, okay?” He mutters as I feel him peppering a few kisses on my neck, “It is killing me to even think of another man touching you.” My head falls back as the pleasurably assault on my neck and chest continue as his hands pull my hips into his, making me feel his body heat.“I am still yours, Lucas.” I say as he looks up at me with so many emotions in his beautiful eyes.“You are so beautifully innocent, raw, passionate, kind... you are everything I can never be. Just remember even after I leave, don’t try to change your appearance or yourself at any point. Yes, you are terrifying, sometimes strange and beautiful. Something not everyone knows how tolove.” He says as I feel tears welling in my eyes.I always thought I was unlovable, I felt like I’ve manipulated my way into ma
Emily Warner Chapter 36
Emily Warner“When we were on the brink of our breakup, we used to have a lot of arguments, so once when I told him that I am mad at him, he said ‘no, you are mad at yourself.’ I was like ‘fair enough’ and then we broke up.” I tell him about my last break up and he just shakes his head while parking the car.“I asked you what the time is but okay.” He says as he gets out of the car and opens the door for me.“Why am I wearing a dress? I usually wear a funny t-shirt, it a great way to keep a conversation going.” I ask him and he pursues his lip, not wanting to answer because he know he’ll end up hurting my feelings.I feel like he does that a lot.In his defense, literally anything can make me cry.On big events or days, I have to pre-cry so I don’t end up getting overwhelmed and bursting into tears at the worst moment.These are just a few techniques I have developed over the years.“Okay, so he’ll be here soon
Emily Warner Chapter 37
Emily Warner“So what brings you to the dating sites?” I ask trying to change the subject.“Just trying to get to meet new people, I guess.” He says as the waiter comes in to take the order.I remember Carter telling me that’s code for a guy when he wants to have casual sex. But Jacob said on the dating profile that he was looking for someone to date?“So, what do you do?’ I ask as the waiter leaves after taking our order.“I am a lawyer but I am also a part time scuba instructor.” He says nicely but it wasn’t the same anymore.“I know a lawyer joke.” I say as I was about to tell him one.“Yeah I hear a lot of those.” He interrupts, probably not wanting to hear the lawyer joke, as he laughs along a little too just to be polite.Wow this is so awkward, but still won’t be in my top ten worst dates.This goes on for a while as I could feel myself almost ready to get up and just run away. Every minute passi
Emily Warner Chapter 38
Emily Warner“Oh my god! Mom!” I say as I hug her, “How long have you guys been standing here?” I ask as I hug her and she smiles and I see my father standing behind her.“Just 15 minutes, the security guard said you are not at home so we have to wait.” She says and I nod as I feel nervousness creeping inside me.Carter was at home.“Where were you?” She asked me as she embraced my hair. “Uh-““On a date probably.” My father jokes laughing at his own joke. I flash them a sheepish smile as I lead them in my building to my apartment.My mother is an angel, my father is… well… not an angel.I wouldn’t say that he bullied me, but he likes making fun of me, he enjoys making jokes and laughing at my expense.I played with my fingers as the elevator rode up, I wish Lucas wasn’t at home, I have no idea how I would explain his presence in my apartment.“Sorry to show up unannounced but we haven’t talked in a month, w
Emily Warner Chapter 39
Emily Warner“Wow, I guess I finally figured out why Emily has such a big problem with confidence. When your own father doesn’t believe in you, why would you expect anyone else to?” Lucas says out of nowhere, stunning me as my mom’s face lights up.“Yes exactly! You are right. I’ve been telling her father this for years now. The only reason she makes jokes about herself and has such a self-deprecating personality is because of how she was treated at home. He thinks it’s funny to have her sit in front of him and pick apart each and every thing about her that he finds faulty. He thought that would help her.” My mom says, almost getting emotional.No one listens to her.“I can understand Mrs. Warner. I think your daughter, despite of all these comments and constant criticism has grown up to be a wonderful woman.” Lucas says as he holds my mother’s hand as she nods, holding back a few tears.“So what do you do? What’s your name? Why are you h
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Emily WarnerAs I roam around the room, I was fuming, waiting for him to get out of the shower.What the hell does he think he is doing? I mean, I appreciate him standing up to my dad and making a decent conversation with my mom but it was a little unnecessary to lie to my parents about him being my boyfriend.It will just complicate things.Also, why does he still get angry whenever someone mentions Hank? It’s like a nerve is struck every time Hank’s name is taken.Aren’t we supposed to move on? Isn’t he supposed to help me find a man? What is he doing? If he keeps touching me and kissing me all the time how will I ever move on?I wish I could just read his mind? It’s so mysterious. There are still like a billion things I don’t know about him. My feet stop in track when I realize we are going to have to sleep on the same bed and if I know Carter well enough, he is not a gentleman who would take the couch, not with me for sure.
Emily Warner Chapter 41
Emily Warner“Just tell me what you want Carter.” I say confidently, making him grin. Why is he enjoying this so much?“I just want to fuck you again. Watch you moan hard as I pump into that tight little thing.” I gasp as I hear his words. My mind went blank as I couldn’t process the next thing I want to say.“Lucas.” I mumble as I feel him coming near me and putting his hands on my waist. “Yes, sweetheart.” He breathes out as his big hands start rubbing the side of my body. Jesus.“How is this a good idea?” I ask as I look up at him in his eyes to which he groans a little, pulling my body further into him.“I don’t know and honestly I don’t give a fuck. I just need to be inside you. Just thinking about you drives me crazy.” His words made me feel like he had such power over me. He can just say a few things and I will readily agree to do anything.I could feel his breath as we were about to kiss when a few knocks on my door break our
Emily Warner Chapter 42
Emily Warner“Oh my god! Who is sending these flowers?” My mom asks as a huge beautiful pink and red bouquet is delivered at my door, Carter sneakily removes the note from the bouquet before my mom could see it and hands it to be.How does he do it so smoothly, I would have tripped like ten times trying to be slick?“That’s from me, I like sending Emily flowers out of nowhere.” He gives my mom, one of his heart melting smile as she says aw and buys his story.I quickly open the note and my mouth falls open. You got to be kidding me‘Emily I really can’t get you out of my head. It would mean the world to me if we could meet again and you can give me a chance to get to know you better. Maybe I can be less envious this time’Your ardent admirer Jacob"What the hell the date was so bad it can’t be all because you showed up" I whisper to Lucas as my mom walks out of the living room to the kitchen to make some breakfast
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