Johnny was unaware of the pair of eyes on him. He entered the venue, in awe of the way Emma Jean could pull together something so elegant. He was wandering around seeing the different kinds of people she had begun to associate herself with. Young and old alike they all were from different backgrounds. When he had seen the video of her voicing her opinion, he had hoped she would be the cause of ruin for the company. He knew of several corporations that would have liked to take over the company.
Emma Jean knew he was employed by her because he was now there, forgetting that she had opened the event to any and everyone that wanted to attend. Her heart started to race as the anxiety she was feeling started to take over. She clutched at her chest and lowered her head. She tried to take deep calming breaths to no avail. Kenji could tell that she wasn’t herself. He looked around to see if there was someone that could help him. Everyone seemed to be busy enjoying themselves. He
Emma Jean stood behind the podium, looking out at the audience. She locked eyes with several different people. Giving them all a smile she launched into her speech. “On behalf of the park and my family. I want to thank you for coming out to assist in helping those less fortunate. I know in light of my recent transgression I want to apologize once again for my thoughtless and stupid opinions. I meant every word of what I said. I will do all I can to assure everyone of the stance I will take for and with those in need. So, eat and drink merrily. Make sure you open your wallets and hearts later at the silent auction. Thank you, once again for joining us on this occasion.”She stepped away from the podium. Kieran walked up to make an announcement. “The silent auction will start in a roughly half an hour. Make sure you genuinely bid on some of the items available. There’s something for everyone.”Emma Jean immediately walked back to Kenji with an o
Kieran narrowed his eyes at Johnny. “Dallas may have thought you were unworthy because you treated her like crap. If you really loved her, you wouldn’t have taken the money nor would you have treated her the way you did. You should probably leave before I have security escort you out.”Johnny just chuckled. “I’ll be going but if I was you id keep an eye out on that guy. He isn’t good news. You think I’m bad just know that he is so much worse.”“You need not worry about him; I’ll take care of him.” Kieran took that chance to walk away. He didn’t have anything more to say to Johnny. Johnny watched him walk off with a smirk tugging at his lips. There was something only he knew.Kenji led her to the open dance floor. Emma jean allowed him to bring their bodies close together. Others around them could sense a burgeoning love between them. Kieran pushed his way through the crowd to get to Emma jea
The police refused to listen to Kenji, they continued to shout orders at Kieran. Begrudgingly, he complied with their orders. He rolled slowly over onto his stomach and raised his hands up in the air. The Officer closest to him hurried to place his knee on Kieran’s back while he handcuffed him. He began to quote the Miranda rights. “You have the right to remain silent anything you say can an will be used against you in a court of law.”Kieran was confused as to why he was being arrested. He didn’t resist. Kenji wanted to know why they would arrest Kieran but wanted to be with Emma Jean. He was torn by what to do. The paramedic had finished loading her in the ambulance and was about to leave. He had to make a decision quick. He looked at the paramedic, “Can you give me two minutes? This man is her assistant and I need to at least tell her what’s going on when we get to the hospital.”The paramedic looked at his watch and agreed.
Emma Jean woke up in the hospital, her head was bandaged. She blinked several times before her eyes focused on the bright lights of the room. There was a warmth radiating from her arm. She looked to see what was causing it. Kenji was holding her arm; his head was resting on the bed. Emma jean groaned trying to move her hand. That caused Kenji to stir. He turned his head in a different direction. Emma jean smiled softly at him. Her heart was thumping loudly in her chest. “Kenji? Wake up. My arm is numb.”Kenji stirred some more. He mumbled in his sleep. “Five more minutes mom. Mmm.”She giggled. He looked innocent with his eyes closed. His long lashes seemed to dance against his cheeks. His hair was cut short, shorter than she remembered. Emma Jean wiggled her fingers to get free of his grasp. Once she could feel her hand was freed, she brushed them over his unblocked cheek. “Kenji, how can you be so defenseless?”“Becaus
Emma Jean looked at him. She didn’t get why he made that face. It wasn’t that strange to make an assumption like that when two people get along well, forgives each other, and why wouldn’t she want to give him a chance when he stayed with her while she was in the hospital. It’s quite normal. “You should close your mouth. I know it’s a hospital and all but it’s open so wide something can fly inside.”Kenji listened to what she had said and closed his mouth. He ended the call and handed her back her phone. He moved as if he was running on autopilot. He wanted to say something but his brain stopped loading when he recalled the prospect of a relationship with her.Emma Jean just watched him, his movements were robotic. Once she had her phone back in her hand she snickered. She covered her mouth with her four fingers. Her nurse had left the room. “Kenji? How long have we been in here?” She had hoped that would bri
Kieran was booked for conspiracy charges. He sat in the jail cell trying to figure out how he ended up here. If he hadn’t made a deal with the devil. He wouldn’t be here. He wished to go back in time to warn Emma Jean about the woman that was after her. It was all too late. He had to wait until he was arraigned and his lawyer contacted.The cell next to him was opened then closed. He looked over to see who would be his neighbor. The very woman that caused this mess was there. He narrowed his eyes. “Shannon you have a lot of nerve saying I told you to do this.”She gave him a wicked smile and shrugged her shoulders. “Meh, so what. I may have pushed you into helping me but if I’m going to take her down. I plan to take everyone close to her down.” Turning her back to him she cackled.Kieran sighed he wished an officer heard this farce of a conversation. He wasn't thinking about the fact they didn’t have much com
Mr. Smith stood there looking at her. He noticed the puffy eyes. He assumed she had been crying over Kieran. He decided to walk closer to her. “I take it you can’t open your eyes because there are swollen shut?”She turned her head towards the sound of his voice. “Wouldn’t you cry if your best friend tried to have you harmed? Why are you her"He took a seat and pulled the chair closer to her bed. “To talk with you. You’ve known Kieran for nearly a decade. Do you really think he’s capable of something like that?”“In truth? No, but the way he’s been acting lately shows otherwise.”“How so?”“I’m sure you’re aware of the fact that he’s in love with me.”“Yes, so? It would be glorious to join our families together. But I take it you don’t feel that way about him?”“I don’t. He’s pushy. Well he’s been pushy and then extremely jealous.”“Jealousy is a normal human response. I’m not making excuses for him.”She interrupted him. “It sure sounds like you are.”
Kieran's story isn't over yet. Follow the Disgraced Assistant as he learns of his past and find true love of his own. Kieran stood there looking at the towering rides once more. The smell of sweet treats filled his nose. He took a deep breath hoping to cement the smells, the feeling, and the look of the place. This was his final time, he would be leaving this place. Not only was he fired, he lost nearly everything. A single tear rolled down his cheek. A decade he had given to her, and to the park. He had lost the trust of his best friend by being an unknowing accomplice to her attack. Instead of telling her what happened he went along with it for his own selfish wishes.Kieran heft the box higher in his arms. It contained everything he had accumulated during his tenure. Right on top was an award she had given him. "Worlds best Friend." The trophy seemed to mock him now. He turned forward to see the family car waiting for him. The driver opened the door