100 Days With Mr Romero의 모든 챕터: 챕터 71 - 챕터 80
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CHAPTER 71: TENSION
Fiona couldn't hide her surprise the moment Gideon's mother referred to her as her son's fiancee. Catherine was glad Judy didn't notice Fiona's weird reaction so she winked and moved her head a little higher signaling to Fiona to play along. Fiona being an upcoming actress and having acquired some acting skills, immediately put on her acting shoes and swung to action. She headed towards Judy. Meanwhile, Judy was behind Gideon's desk holding the file she had come to pick. Her hands were wrapped around the file and she was fighting so hard to keep the blank expression on her face. She couldn't believe Gideon had a fiancee all this while. Judy knew Catherine Romero never liked her and displaying an act of weakness before this woman will send her off balance and she will be conquered. She managed to stand her ground hiding the storm that was growing in her. "Well I don't need any formal introduction again. Do I mother in-law? " Fiona said directing the statement at Catherine who cl
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CHAPTER 72: ON A CLEAN SLATE
CHICAGO:Emma had fully resumed work at the club. Her name was placed on the night shift. Emma knew there were lot's of gossips that traveled among the staff while she was away. She was aware that some believed she harassed Sam in front of Austin Mc Bryan. Others may think Sam hired her back to prevent mouths from running seeking to ruin his reputation. Emma didn't care about whatsoever the people in the club felt or think. All she knew was that she was back and her return meant a lot to Sam. Even though Emma never wanted to leave the restaurant the way she did, there was no denying that Sam's club paid her twice what she was to earn in the restaurant as a waitress. All Emma prays and wishes for is a transformation in Sam even though she knew his ailment is an incurable one. Perhaps he could moderate it she thought. She wanted to advice Sam about going out more often, visiting people, playing games and reading but she knew Sam must know about these technique and many others. Aft
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CHAPTER 73: OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER
NEW YORK CITY:Judy had booked an appointment with Dr. Mathew whom she will be seeing in the next two hours. Meanwhile the business meeting was over and the clients had dispersed. "Thank you so much Judy. " Gideon told her with a bright smile after she had returned to the conference room. She nodded and feigned a smile then began clearing the documents on the table. "I guess we are done for today. " she said to Gideon after collecting all the documents in one file. "Lunch? " Gideon asked lifting his eye bro. "Some other day. " she quickly replied. "A cousin of mine showed up in town unexpectedly. I need to go pick her up from the airport immediately. " she lied flipping her hair. "Alright some other time then. " Gideon replied. He tapped her shoulder and left while she shut her eyes and took deep breaths which she felt will calm her nerves. "Come in. " Dr. Mathew said to Judy after she gave a light knock on his door before pushing it open. It was 3pm and time for her app
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CHAPTER 74 :FIONA OUT OF THE PICTURE.
"I want every god damn detail on her. " Judy yelled over the phone. "Follow her and give me every report about her dealings. Do you understand? " she yelled again and nodded afterwards. She placed the phone on her table and rubbed her palms together. She knew it was paramount to stay calm so for the first time in a long while, she took out two tablets from the pack Dr. Mathew had given her and swallowed it. She fell on her bed and shut her eyes smiling. She couldn't wait to dream about Gideon. “Don't you ever barge into my room again. " Gideon barked at Fiona after she came to his room dressed in a revealing lingerie. She had planned to seduce him, make him have sex with her then She'll come up with a fake pregnancy issue which she feels will draw him more closer to her till she finally takes in subsequently. Gideon had just asked her out of his room and Fiona couldn't help but wonder what kind of man will resist a hot lady as her. "Please leave Fiona. " Gideon said to h
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CHAPTER 75: AN EMOTIONAL MOTHER
Catherine tried to stop Fiona from leaving but Fiona seemed determined. She saw how tensed and in a hurry Fiona was. She kept wondering what must have triggered this sudden reaction in her god daughter. "I am very sorry aunt. " Fiona told Catherine in a sincere tone. She pulled her skimpy dress down to cover her thighs. "Come on Fiona. " Catherine said trying to snatch Fiona's luggage bag but Fiona hesitated and pushed the bag farther from Catherine. "We can fix this. " Catherine insisted but Fiona kept swinging her head from left to right signaling she had given up and is bent on leaving. "I'll talk to Gideon my dear. We can resolve this. " Catherine said to Fiona casting her eyes on the luggage but Fiona wouldn't give in. Fiona knew she couldn't reveal to Gideon's mother that she was leaving because Judy was blackmailing her and also, coupled with Gideon's lack of interest in her, Fiona is determined to take this bold step of leaving for Florida. She won't let anything h
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CHAPTER 76: THE PAST
CHICAGO:"I need to be take two weeks off from work” Emma pleaded with Sam while they were having lunch. "Okay that's fine with me. " Sam had assured her without finding out why she needed to take the weeks off. "I'll speak with the General manger. " Sam had promised her after sipping his wine from the glass. "You will be off the duty list for two weeks. " he told her and she nodded with a smile. After she was granted the two weeks leave, Emma had shut down her cellphone and stayed indoors all through. She was glad Mike had gone to spend some time with his grandparents in the city so she wouldn't have to explain to him why she had been home, sad and devastated all through. While Emma was way from the bar, Sam dropped by once in a while to see whether he could catch a glimpse of her but Emma never showed up. He tried calling her phone severally but it was always off. He fought the burning desire to check on her at home because he thought maybe she needed some privacy. He was
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CHAPTER 77: BONDING
To help Emma overcome her grief completely, Sam had been doing all he could to ensure Emma was in the right mood. He would cheer her up consistently even though at times Emma felt he needed more cheering than her. Ever since she revealed to him about her past, Sam kept wishing he knew earlier so he would have helped her. He took it upon himself to ensure Emma was okay and Emma was always careful not to take his kindness for granted or misuse the liberty he will always want to give her at work. Sam considered Emma a brave woman who left a life of bliss and transcended into the life she was now leading. He commended Emma for being so strong and vowed to give her his full support when she narrated to him the circumstances surrounding Ryan's death and what lead to the termination of her marriage. At his parents house when he went to visit them for the weekend one day, Sam's mother kept reiterating the fact that he had been calmer than before and she could swear his temperament was
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CHAPTER 78:THE PROPOSITION
She sipped her tea and fondled the surface of the cup lost in thoughts. Emma was thinking about Sam's proposition. She took one more sip from the mug and placed it on the stool beside her. She stretched herself on her largest sofa wrapping herself in a shawl her mother had given her. She pondered more on the proposition debating with her inner subconscious whether to accept the offer or not. She knew what accepting the offer Sam had proposed to her meant. She turned to the right, facing the blank wall while adjusting her shawl. She couldn't stop thinking about Sam's offer and asked herself severally whether to accept the offer or not. Meanwhile, Emma had been taking online courses in the quest to complete her education. She had registered and began schooling months ago. She devoted a large chunk of her time to the studies because she is bent on achieving her goal. Emma thought that if she gives in to this proposition, it will either make or break her and she wasn't sure which
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CHAPTER 79: A TOAST TO AN ALLIANCE
Sam had invited Emma for a little time_out at the beach that morning. It was a sunny day and before her shift that night, Emma felt she needed the time-out. Sam had ordered for some orange juice while they stretched themselves on the camp beds facing the sea. "So what's your take on this beach? " Sam asked her while directing the waiter towards her to hand her a glass of orange juice. "I like this place. " she replied collecting the glass of ice filled orange juice from the waiter. "You know" she said while taking a sip. "You are making Chicago quite eventful. " she told Sam who immediately smiled. "I am glad I am helping. " he replied placing his almost empty drink beside his camp bed. "There is so much to write about here. " she told Sam. "The ocean precisely. " she outlined. Emma could feel the effect of the sea breeze on her skin. "Well I brought you here to relax but it seems your senses have started to work already. Relax Emma. " Sam said with a smile. Emma gigg
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CHAPTER 80: CELEBRATING A VICTORY
NEW YORK CITY:"I will be there in an hour. " Judy said before hanging up the call. She just got a call from someone. She had an appointment by 10pm at Frankston eatery and it was already 9pm. Ever since Judy learnt that Fiona had left, she had been smiling lately to the astonishment of everyone around her. Her gestures changed and the neighbors could swear she greeted them for often. She had considered visiting Dr. Mathew to boast to him of how she took Fiona out of the picture without exercising any act of violence. Dr. Mathew wouldn't listen to you Judy. She told herself. She knew if she visited him for another therapy session, he will bore her with talks of exercise, forgiveness, yoga and rest. Dr. Mathew will then give her some dumb pills to swallow. To crown it all, he will advise her to let go of situations and people she couldn't control or is obsessed about. Who is Dr. Mathew to tell her how to live her life anyway she said deciding never to visit him again. She felt i
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