Chapter 6

Damien took the file from the table. He opened it and carefully studied it. "He is from Chicago and moved to Los Angeles." He stated. Rojas nodded. "He was struggling with financial problems for a while as well." "Yes boss". Damien continued to study the file's contents very carefully. He flipped the pages slowly until he came across an information about him. He paused and stared at the information for a while.

"Is something wrong boss?". Rojas asked. He then saw Damien pull off a smirk from his lips. He already knew that his boss was planning something evil in his mind and knowing him, it would be very horrible.

"Well. Let's just say I came across something very effective in my plan to break them up. You will know soon enough Rojas. And wipe that fear off your face. No one is going to die. At least I hope the situation doesn't require me to go to that extent". He smiled with an evil grin on his face. Rojas gulped and nodded.

"And thank you Rojas for providing this information. Am glad that you didn't mess up this time. I will hate to have done something very seething and I will be hurt for loosing my trusted man". Damien said. "Of course boss. Am glad I could be of help". Rojas spoke calmly. 

He got a call from his phone. He brought it out from his pants. "Excuse me boss?". He asked. Damien waved at him allowing him to answer the call. Rojas answered the call. He was only listening to the person on the other line. He nodded." Okay. I will be sure to inform the boss". With that he hunged up the phone.

"Sir. The manager at Dulcets Restaurants called. He was worried that you didn't show up for breakfast this morning". He spoke. Damien seemed uninterested. "And also he said Emma asked about you. She was worried that you didn't show up today boss". Rojas said. Damien smiled. He hadn't seen such a caring soul before in his life. All the people he had met and interacted with were selfish and always pretentious.

She was the first person he had seen to care about people from her heart even strangers. "She must have been worried about my absence Rojas". Damien felt sad at himself. "Yes boss. She is very special indeed". Rojas smiled.

"She really is. That's why I can't let her be with someone else! She has to be mine and only mine". Damien gritted his teeth as he began to remember her upcoming wedding. "Of course boss". Rojas spoke.

"I want you to schedule a meeting with Eric Norman tomorrow Rojas". Damien said. "Of course boss. I will get to it immediately". Rojas answered. "You may go now". Damien repiled. Rojas nodded and quickly walked out of his office. 

Under his desk was a drawer. He pulled it out and took a pack of cigarettes along with a lighter. He picked one cigarette and lighted it. He placed it in his mouth and inhaled the tobacco slowly. He exhaled it through his nose. It always calmed him down to some extent. While smoking, he grabbed the file from the table and an evil grin appeared on his face. "It wasn't right to take what wasn't destined for you Eric. Now you have to pay the price". He spoke out the words like a maniac and blow the smoke on the file.

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"Girl Relax. It's just a family dinner. There's nothing to be so nervous about". Sapphire rolled her eyes at Emma who was staring at the mirror after trying on the fifth dress in a row. Emma sighed and turned to Sapphire. "I know but am not just meeting his parents. Am also meeting his relatives. They all came from far to attend our wedding". She repiled. 

"So what if his relatives want to see you?". Sapphire asked. "Am scared Sapph. Am scared that they won't accept me." Emma spoke with worry. Sapphire grabbed both of Emma's shoulders. "Am sure his realtives will be happy to meet you. Just believe and be courageous". Sapphire repiled.

"What if they don't like me because of my job?". Emma asked still filled with doubt. Sapphire thought for a few seconds. "Then if it comes to that. Then I guess it wasn't meant to be". Sapphire repiled. "What do you mean not meant to be?". Emma narrowed her eyes.

"His relatives can't define or judge you based on your job Em. They need to see that you are the only one who stole Eric's heart and without you in his life, he will be miserable all his life. I mean six years of dating isn't a joke girl. You guys had gone through your ups and downs inorder to get this far. Don't let anyone least of all his relatives ruin the love between you guys okay?". Sapphire smiled and then hugged Emma.

Emma calmed down afterwards. She decided to look hard best and wore a blue gown which was down to her knee length. Eric bought it for her six months ago as a gift for their anniversary of their relationship. She combed and tied her brown hair in a little messy bun. She applied strawberry lipstick. She let down few strands of her hair to her face. She looked at the mirror again and this time, she was confident with herself.

Sapphire was right. Their relationship had been six years old and she will never let anyone ruin their happiness. She thought to herself as she smiled while still looking at the mirror and admiring herself.

"That's the spirit Em. Go and knock them dead". Sapphire said behind her. Emma chuckled. They both heard the honk of a car. "Your fiance is here". Sapphire said and walked towards the window. She saw Eric's car parked and he slowly came out. Sapphire couldn't help but gasp.

He was dressed in a blue silk suit. He had his hair gelled backwards. "What happened Sapph? Why did you gasp?". Emma called out to her. Sapphire left the window. "Your man is here and oh boy! He came well dressed. Am so happy for you girl." Sapphire beamed with joy. Emma smiled and checked herself one last time. She grabbed her sky blue purse that matched her shoes. She was about heading out when she saw Miles walking in.

"Emma. Where are you going?". He asked lazily as he was running one of his eyes to bring him out from his sleep. Emma forgot to tell him about the proposal and her meeting with his family.

"Am sorry I didn't tell you my cutie. Right now I have to be at a family dinner". She repiled. "Dinner with who and why aren't you taking me along with you". Miles asked another question. "Well, it's with Eric. Am dinning with him and his family". Emma answered.

Miles still felt a bit lazy due to his coming out from sleep. Sapphire quickly went and grabbed Miles up from the floor and began to tickle. Miles burst into laughter while trying to push her hands to stop her from tickling him. Emma chuckled slightly and then their door's sound came with a knock.

"Eric's here. Don't worry. I will babysit tonight". Sapphire said. Miles screamed with joy. He loved having Sapphire around to babysit him because that meant lots of games, popcorn, movies and many more.

"Thank you Sapph. I don't want to trouble Mrs Roberts tonight as well". Emma said and hugged her. "No worries. We always have each other's backs". Sapphire repiled. Emma kissed Miles on the cheek before heading towards the door.

She opened the door and she gasped at the figure behind the door. "Wow Eric. You look so handsome". Emma blushed. Eric chuckled. "Well thank you babe". He repiled. "You also look beautiful in that dress Emma. Am very happy you decided to wear one of my gifts tonight". He said with all smiles.

Emma blushed again at his comment. "Your suit looks so expensive Eric. It must have caused a fortune". Emma said looking at the beautiful blue suit he wore. "Don't worry babe. I didn't buy this suit. I rented it. I will literally run dry before my next salary if I had purchased this suit". Eric said chuckling. Emma nodded in response.

"Hello Eric". Sapphire came to the door. "Hi Sapphire. How are you?". He asked politely. "Well am good".

"Emma told me about your mother's health. How is she doing now?". Eric asked. Sapphire stared at her friend with love. "Emma really does care about me. And yes she is better now. Thanks for asking Eric". Sapphire repiled. "Mr Eric. Take good care of my sister. Got it?". The seven years old boy spoke up after reaching over to the door and stood at Emma's front like a guard guarding his treasure.

The three adults laughed at the little boy's words. "Yes Mr Miles. I promise to take good care of your sister tonight". Eric said and slightly bowed in front of Miles. Both Emma and Sapphire gasped and giggled at the same time. "Good. You may leave with her now". Miles repiled. Emma laughed as Miles moved to the side and gave her permission to go to Eric.

"Don't stay up too late. You have school tomorrow". Emma told Miles. Miles whined. "Yeah. I will handle everything. Just go on to your family dinner". Sapphire spoke. Emma and Eric left together and closed the door behind them.

"Nervous?". Eric asked holding her hand. "I was nervous earlier but Sapphire calmed me down and gave me self confidence". Emma repiled. "Okay let's go. My family and relatives await". "Let's go then Eric".

 

 

 

 

 

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