William's POV
I worked for a long time at the company, and the door to my office opens every once in a while when my secretary has something to say to me or needs my consent.
Before I knew it, it was time to go home. I stood up from the chair and stretched a bit before making my way out of my office.
My secretary (female) stood up to greet me immediately and I just faced my front. Just like the typical CEO that I was.
The people who works for me whose offices were in an open space really near my office all stood up to greet me as well and I nodded my head a bit.
My assistant and driver, Scott (male) followed after me quickly as we made our way toward my private elevator.
That's right, a private elevator.
I went into it and he took the public one.
When we got to the first floor after a minute or so, the workers on my path quickly cleared the way and bowed as they moved to the side while I just walked nonchalantly outside.
The security and greeters in their white tops and black skirts with a tie on their necks all aligned themselves outside the glass door of the company.
They all bowed at once when they saw me arrive and I got into my whine-colored Mercedes car.
'Phew, it feels so good to have power', I thought and chuckled.
"Sir?", Scott asked and I just shook my head in disappointment.
I did not even say anything!
We arrived home thirty minutes later and I quickly got out of the car and walked into the house.
Scott went to park the car in the rightful place. I guess he would just leave after that, I don't know about all those stuff.
I walked in and the nice aroma made its way to my nose. Mary was cooking dinner already.
I moved to the kitchen and Mary greeted me with a smile.
"How was work?", she asked.
"Same as always", I replied, trying to force a smile on my face.
Mary just nodded as she washed the pots she had used.
I was about to walk out when my eyes caught the apples in the bowl at the center kitchen cabinet.
"I thought we are all out of apples", I said as I furrowed my brows together.
"Yes, we are. You brought this with you when you came in with Miss Amelia last night", Mary replied quickly as she took a glance at the apples, then at me.
"Amelia?", I asked again
Now I was confused. Who exactly was Amelia? I don't think I have heard that name before.
I frowned a little before Mary finally took the initiative to explain.
"The young lady that slept over", she said and my brain finally clicked.
Now, I remember her. That ungrateful fool.
My frown deepened.
I looked at the apples again in disgust before walking towards them and picking one up. At least, she ate my food.
"Where is she now?", I asked as I took a bite out of the apple.
"She left immediately after she finished having breakfast", Mary replied with a smile.
"Oh", was all I said as I walked back out of the kitchen with the bitten apple in my hand.
Good thing she is gone. She is a rotten apple among all good ones. I thought and rolled my eyes.
I walked up the stairs and soon, I was in the shower. After showering, I walked into my closet and my eyes went wide. Someone was here!
Amelia's POV
After what seemed like half an hour, the cab finally stopped and I paid before getting off.
The cab had stopped a little bit far from the trio squad. I wonder why all cab drivers are always too scared to come inside the trio squad exactly.
The cab man had looked at me from top to bottom weirdly like I was different from all other humans. I just shrugged at him before I made my way down the street. It's not like I care about what anyone thinks about me.
I walked for almost ten minutes before I reached my tent and not surprisingly enough, Joanna was already there. Waiting for me.
Immediately Joanna saw me, an amused look replaced the concerned look I saw on her face before.
I turned to look at my back but there was nothing there. I thought she probably saw something behind me and that was why she was smiling but it didn't seem so.
I forcefully smiled back at Joanna as I walked closer to her. I was confused. What was so amusing?
Well, it didn't take long for me to know the answer to that.
"What took you so long?", Joanna asked with a frown.
Now, you say I should be confused.
I have seen Joanna's concerned face, her amused face, and her frowning face within two minutes
"Should you not be asking where I have been since yesterday?", my lips slanted a little as I asked her. I finally found my voice.
"What do you mean? I think everyone knows where you've been, why would I ask again?", Joanna asked back with a grin.
"What do you mean?", it was my turn to ask that question.
"Just come and take a seat first", Joanna replied, rolling her eyes at me as she walked back and took her seat first on the bench.
I walked quickly after her with a frown and a confused look on my face which I am sure was quite vivid.
As I took my seat, I asked quickly.
"What were you talking about?"
"Calm down a bit, Amy", she said, not taking a glance at me.
I waited patiently for some time until I heard her voice again.
"I think someone saw you yesterday. Spread words around the trio squad. Said you went away with a rich guy yesterday", Joanna said, ending it with a teasing grin.
"Oh no", I breathed out as I held my head.
It is not like I care about what people think about me. Nobody can judge me actually, we are all fucked up here but the thought of them thinking the wrong thing about me was what made me concerned.
"So how is he?", Joanna asked when I wasn't talking any longer.
"Who?", I asked, feigning ignorance.
Joanna rolled her eyes at first before replying to me and I scoffed.
"Mr rich pants of course", she said and I laughed
"Rich pants", I repeated, not able to control my laugh.
"Come on, tell me already", she pressured with a cute pout and I grinned.
"Firstly, his name is William, and most importantly, I want to sleep", I said with a yawn and Joanna fumed.
"I promise to tell you when I wake up", I said as I stood up, walking towards my tent.
"Pinky promise?", Joanna asked from behind me.
"I can't pinky promise now, I have to sleep", I said, getting to my tent before stopping to look back at her.
She was still pouting and she folded her arms underneath her boobs.
"Stop acting like a kid, Joanna", I said rolling my eyes before I went into my tent.
I heard Joanna groan from outside before her retreating footsteps sounds followed. I chuckled before I fell into a deep rest in my sleeping bag.
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EPILOGUE TWO YEARS LATER... Amelia's POV I sat on the bed as I went through my phone and William walked out of the bathroom. It's been one and a half years since we got married and I started sleeping in William's room as well since the time we got married. William came over to me before kissing me on the lips. "You are awake", he said and I hummed. "You are ready for work as well", I stated and he smiled. "Almost", he replied before walking into the closet. He came back outside in his already neatly tailored suit and walked to my side. "How are you doing?", William said to the bump that is high in front of me. "Make sure to treat mummy well", he said again and I felt a kick in my stomach. "He has heard you, William", I told him as I gave him a small smile. "Alright, take care of yourself", William told me before kissing my lips again. "I hope you know that I have not brushed my teeth", I told him with a grin and he pecked me again. "I don't care", he replied with a grin
Amelia's POV "Why are we here anyways?", Mia asked as she sipped her juice. "Why? Can I not call you guys over without having anything in mind?", William asked as he wrapped his arm around my waist. I slapped his arm off immediately and he quickly removed it. He looked at me and I glared back at him. I won't forgive him for saying something so embarrassing in front of Mia and Leo that easily. "No, you can't" "No, you can't", Mia and Leo said in unison and they did a high-five. I just chuckled at it. "Since you guys want me to bring it forward then", William said with a helpless sigh before going on his right knee in front of me. "What are you doing?", I asked with wide eyes as I looked at William in front of me. "I don't have the best proposal lines and I don't know the catchy ones", William said with a chuckle, and my eyes watered. Is he trying to propose right now? "I know we have gone through a lot together, Amelia. So many deaths, so many arguments", he continued and he
Amelia's POV I thought of the events of the previous day and I sighed. I still can't believe all that happened in one day. I walked into the bathroom and dipped my body into the bathtub. I finally got out of the bathroom and I wore a grey hoodie and blue joggers. "Come on, you should eat", William said to me immediately after I arrived in the dining room and I walked towards him. "Mary cooked some pasta before she left this morning", William said and I nodded as I took my seat at my usual chair in the dining room. "Are you sure you are okay or do you need to go to the hospital?", William asked again and I smiled. "I am fine", I replied and he nodded. "Eat then", he said and I picked up my fork. I took a bite of my food and I felt William's gaze on me. I looked up at him and he is smiling at me. "What?" "I am never going to lose you again. I promise", William replied and I smiled. "You should eat as well, you know", I said to him and he finally picked up his fork. "Are you
William's POV I walked into Amelia's room and it is all dark. I finally had her in my arms but it was only for a short while. 'They' had taken her away again. My phone suddenly rang and I brought it out of my pocket to see Scott's name on my screen. "Have you found the place?", I asked immediately. "Yes boss", he replied and I cut off the call with a sigh. I am going to get her back this time around. I won't let anything stop me this time around. I walked further into the room and I saw a piece of paper on the bedside table. My black card and the expensive watch I had first gifted to Amelia are on top of the piece of paper. I removed the two away and picked up the note before turning it over. 'Thank you for everything you've done for me, William. I appreciate it. I guess it's goodbye though (chuckles). -Love, Amelia.' I read the note over and over again, it is ever so short. I squeezed it in my hand and threw it on the floor before going to her bed. Her scent is still li
Amelia's POV "Your father came to me on his knees as he begged me to borrow him some money to finance his business. He was going to go bankrupt", he started saying each word strongly as he walked to and fro in front of me. "I borrowed him the money even though it was a huge sum and that's because I am a very kind man", he said I wanted to spit into his face but I just brought my head down instead. "The day your father was supposed to return my money came and passed but he still did not pay. I talked to him in a very nice way and he promised to pay me the next week", he continued before suddenly crouching down to my level. "By talking to him, I mean I beat him up until he was a pulp, you know that right?", he asked and I raised my head before smiling at him. "Of course", I replied and he grinned. "I like you, you are so dumb", he stated "We can't say, I might not kill you after all", he added with a meaningful grin and I knew that I would rather choose to die instead. "The sto
William's POV "Please get in, boss", Scott said to me and I looked up at him in grief. I pulled Amelia's traveling box and placed it inside the back seat before getting into the passenger seat again. "Gold casino", I said sternly and Scott drove away quickly. We arrived at the casino in no time and people were still flocking inside to gamble "Where is my father?", I asked immediately after I saw my father's assistant. "Sir", the assistant greeted first with a bow. "Where the fuck is my father?!", I shouted and he gulped. I guess he finally realized that I am in a bit of a rush and I am not here for some greetings. He escorted me to a room at the back of the casinos where one could no longer hear the noise from the casino. I opened the door and it turns out to be an office. Father is sitting on his chair but he has his back turned to the door. "William, you are here", he said slowly before finally turning in his seat and facing me. I looked at him and he has a burning cigare