Ethan's POV
Hearing Emma's voice sent chills all over me again. She brought out the heat in me. I was missing having her near me— her beautiful bright brown eyes, soft hair, silky brown skin, full lips and soft calming voice, but with an edge to slice you in half whenever she got angry. My Emma.
"Hannah, I don't like this coffee. Remake this. I want it to be perfect this time," I said for the fifth time.
I was in my home office, typing out the contents and organizing for my company's Autumn Gala in two weeks. It would be extraordinary; it always was. I hosted the event each year before winter to raise money for homeless shelters and children with cancer at the local hospitals and cancer treatment centers in America. The company raised millions each year.
"But, Mr. Hollen, I've made the coffee over five times already, and it's still not to your liking?"
"Hannah, if I don't like the taste of it, I won't drink it. I want a drinkable cup of coff
Emma's POV"Hello, dear. My grandson told me you'll be taking over," Roger's grandmother said once I opened the door. She strolled into my room and sat on the sofa."Um, yeah. I'll be starting on Monday. I hope that's alright with you," I said, rubbing the back of my neck. She had caught me off guard."Alright, dear. I'm happy. I can finally get some rest around here."I yawned and she looked at me."Oh, you're sleepy. I'll get out of your hair," she said then got on her feet."Mrs.—""Stones.""Mrs. Stones, I don't mean to come off rude or disrespectful, but I was just about to go lie down when you came over.""That's alright, dear. I'll see you around anyway. Have a good nap."I headed for the bedroom and fell into a nice, comfortable sleep.I woke up to a literal pounding on the door. I would be furious at whoever the hell it was; I didn't care if it was a police officer. T
Emma's POVIt had been two weeks and I hadn't heard from Ethan. He didn't called or text me or even bother to show up at my apartment. I couldn't help but wonder if I had pushed him away completely without knowing. I knew what I said to him was hurtful, but I did apologize in the end and I tell him how I really felt. Of course, I didn't want to lose him so soon, but something was telling me to stay away from him a while longer.I had agreed to Roger's asking me to attend an evening event with him. He had been asking for a week so I finally gave in and told him that I would accompany him as a friend. I elaborated on the term "friend". I knew he was attracted to me, but I wasn't about to complicate my life with two gorgeous men.Working as the receptionist at the complex was going well, so far. Roger had coached me on everything I was to know and I'd caught on pretty easily. I was a fast learner; that was one thing I admired about myself.I stepped out of
Emma's POVI looked at my wrist watch again. It was one in the morning and I was becoming sleepy but the entertainment was amazing. Celine Dion was performing her hits, and I loved me some Celine. "Enjoying yourself?" Ethan asked, moving closer to me.We were alone in his private booth, which had the best view in the place, with comfortable seats and cooling units."Yes, I am," I said, yawning."You're sleepy baby," he said, hugging me and laying me on his lap like a baby. He rubbed my back softly."Stop. You're gonna make me fall asleep if you continue to do that," I told him, removing his hand."Do you want to leave now?""Yeah," I said with another yawn.He took me in his arms and carried me, bridal style, with my arms around his neck while I laid against his hard chest, listening to his heartbeat. It was like music to my ears. I missed that.I was placed in a black
Ethan's POVI was at the office but I couldn't focus on the task at hand at the moment. My mind kept going back to what happened earlier, the way she got me to lay with her and show up late. I kept wondering if I'd see her when I got home, if she'd be there waiting for me on the bed, or if she'd be gone without a trace.She said she would be leaving.I raked my fingers through my hair, heaved a frustrated sigh and went back to paperwork.Ten minutes in, my office door opened and the sound of heels hitting the tiles was heard. I glanced up and noticed Linda standing close to my desk with a smirk on her face, and she started bouncing her nails on the surface of my desk.I closed the folder. "Can I help you?" I asked in annoyance.Although she was the COO, I didn't appreciate her just walking into my office and looking seductive. It was unprofessional. I had already explained to her that what happened between us was a mistake and wa
Emma's POVEthan had to attend his company's formal dinner and, as his fiancee, I had to accompany him. I had moved back into his mansion, putting the past behind us and falling in love all over again. I quit the receptionist job and was making plans on starting my own business venture. Ethan said he'd support in every way. I was relying on him for that.We dressed together, he wore a sharp black Armani and I wore a long black lace dress from Torick's. We looked absolutely adorable together.As we descended the stairs the household staff cheered and clapped for us as if we were royalty. Well, we kinda were, my arm wrenched in his.He opened the door for me to his black Bentley. I sat down comfortably as he got into the driver's seat and started the car."You look so damn beautiful tonight," he said and planted a kiss on my lips."And you look so handsome right now."He gave a smirk and drove out of the gar
Emma's POVI was pacing the room back and forth and in circles. I turned off the television for the third time, but I didn't want to feel alone. I turned it back on and sat down on the huge bed, feeling drained and scared.Ethan had already left for work and I didn't want to get his attention yet, so I didn't call him.I felt like I was burning up so I undressed and stepped into the shower, turning the water cold until I felt better.I toweled off my wet skin and changed into pajamas. I walked to the patio for a breath of fresh air because I felt like I was drowning with sorrow and happiness.Chef served my breakfast, but I couldn't eat. I couldn't even stand the sight of the meal. I wished I had a dog so I could just toss the food over to it.Ethan came home at six but headed to the office to complete a task.Afterward, he met me upstairs in the bedroom."Hey baby, how was your day?" he asked as he entere
Sharon's POVI didn't killed his mom; it was an accident. The gun went off and she was dead. I pulled her body out to the woods and left her there, wrapped in a black bed sheet. I had already received the false identities and done a makeover. I couldn't even recognize myself. My blonde hair was now black and I was tan. I loved it.When I got back to the States, I rented an apartment not too far from the mansion. If I sat on my patio, I had a perfect view of it.There were more security guards so it would be very difficult to get in unseen. Emma even had a personal bodyguard who followed her around in public if Ethan wasn't with her. It was going to be difficult to get her alone now. And rumor had it that she was pregnant again— with bloody twins!My blood boiled and my jaw tightened looking at the huge mansion, sitting there on the hill like a kingdom, mocking me with its presence. I wanted to burn it to the ground with Ethan and Emma inside
Emma's POVI woke up to the chipping sound of birds and a blinding ray of sunlight on my eyelids. I rolled out of bed and headed to the bathroom where I freshened up and dressed in something more comfortable. I was dreadfully hungry and Ethan was nowhere in sight.He must have gotten up earlier and went to the morgue.I took my purse and headed to the restaurant for a bite, Anton and Brad following close behind. They were dressed in strictly black and wore black stylish eye glasses. They, basically, resembled the main characters in the movie Men in Black.As we walked, we got attention from many on-lookers. Some taking pictures while others were pointing, and others saying hello to us. I couldn't engage in conversation with anyone; they spoke Italian and I just couldn't understand.Nevertheless, I ate peacefully— fish sticks and pancakes. Ethan had told me I should start eating healthier so I added a side of mixed vegetables.&nbs