Chapter Thirty Four

Emily felt dizzy again before she could even get to the elevator. She wondered why this has happened frequently in the past few hours as she closed her eyes with her hand against the wall.

As soon as the door of the elevator opened, she walked in and inhaled deeply as soon as the door closed. She just tried to keep her cool in front of Damian because she did not want to be a burden to anyone anymore. She just wanted to live a simple life. She just managed to get out of the elevator and into a cab that she has already called.

Sophia had not yet slept by the time that Emily arrived. It is almost as if she was waiting for her to return. “You are welcome,” Sophia said as soon as she walked through the door. “Thank you,” Emily replied. “I hope that both of you discuss something else apart from the investigation,” Sophia asked. “We didn't talk about the investigation. I just wanted it to be a special evening,” Emily said as she smiled.

As Emily walked to the bedroom to keep her bag, she felt another urge to vomit and then she quickly covered her mouth. Sophia noticed what had happened and immediately she asked, “what is the matter with you?” Emily didn't say anything, she just rushed to the bathroom.

By the time she came out of the bathroom, she was already looking exhausted.

“This is the second time this has happened today,” Sophia asked as she got up from the chair.  “I am aware,” Emily answered. “You are also very weak,” Emily told her again.”I am also aware of that,” Emily responded. “You have to quit ignoring the symptoms,” Sophia said as she folded her arms. ”It is mere stress,” Emily answered as she sighed. “This is not the first time you have been under stress but this time, it is not the same,” Sophia said. “I have told you before, it is nothing. I will be okay by tomorrow,” Emily replied. “I want you to assure me that you will go to the doctor if it happens again,” Sophia said. “I will, I promise.”

They proceeded to the bedroom after a few minutes. Emily was restless as she lay on the bed. She thought about her situation with Damian. This is the first time she had met Damian after the night of the anniversary without any feeling of guilt. That thought made her smile. She felt her stomach rumble again and she sat up immediately. She kept wondering what could be happening to her because she had not felt this way before.

By morning, Emily was up earlier than she normally woke up. She got up and went to the kitchen. “I made coffee, Sophia told her. Immediately, she smelt the coffee, she felt her stomach grumble again. It was audible this time. “I don't want to have coffee,” she said. “You love to have your coffee first thing in the morning,” Sophia replied as she looked at her. “I know, but not today.

“Something is definitely wrong with you, Emily and you are going to the doctor's this morning,” Sophia told her as she moved close. “Okay, I'll go,” Emily answered because she didn't feel like arguing.

After some minutes, her phone buzzed. She checked to see who was calling. It was Damian and she answered immediately. They said good morning to each other and Damian asked her how she was feeling this morning. “I am feeling good,” she said after some hesitation. Sophia looked at her in a way that suggested she was lying. “I am not convinced that you are feeling good,” Damian said because he noticed she had hesitated before answering. “It is just that I did not have a good sleep,” Emily said. Damian asked her to take things slowly and Emily promised to do just that.

After a short moment of silence, Damian said “I loved last night very much, you know?” “I did too,” Emily said as she smiled.” “How about we do it again,?" Damian asked. “I would love that,” Emily replied. “When am I going to see you again?” Damian asked. “I will let you know when,” Emily replied and ended the call.

She felt a warm feeling immediately inside her and she smiled like a child. “I think you are falling for this man,” Sophia said as she shook her head. “I don't know if I am doing the right thing,” she replied. “It is okay not to know. You just have to go with the flow,” Sophia responded.

After another urge to vomit, Sophia urged Emily to get ready to go to the doctor's office as she had promised her last night. She quickly went into the bathroom to freshen up and grabbed her bag. As they were walking to the car, Emily felt her phone buzz and she looked down. She reached for her phone and checked who it was. It was a message from Ryan's lawyer. The message said. I need to talk to you about Ryan, it is urgent. Immediately, her mood changed. Sophia noticed it and asked, “What does he want?” as she moved closer. “I don't understand what the message is all about. I think there is an issue with Ryan,” she said.