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CHAPTER 4

CHAPTER 4

“Is that how you greet your boyfriend, huh”? no, that's how you greet a devil. I replied to myself as I give him my biggest smile.

I changed my mood and look at him. “I'm really sorry Seb, I was shocked. I didn’t know you’ll be here” I pushed him lightly and went to the kitchen.

“Have you eaten your breakfast”? I asked nicely as I open my refrigerator and look for something to eat.

“Not yet, I was hoping that you will cook for me” he said as he followed me in the kitchen and sat on my dining table.

I fake a smile. “Sure” Should I put a poison on your food? But I shook my head.

When did I become a murderer?

I cooked two sunny side-ups, bacon, ham, prepared fruit’s and coffee again for us.

He set up the table, and as I put our foods.

After preparing everything, I sat at the end of the table because I don't want to sit beside him.

“So, how are you honey? I didn't see you for almost a week.” he asked.

Yeah, because you spent half of it with Megan

“You’re in a business trip, I was busy counting the revenues and expenses of Jems” I shrugged and eat the fruit’s.

He put down his fork and sighs. “Yeah, I missed you” miss me? Hahah, that's funny.

“Same”

“Come on; tell me anything when I was on the trip. What happened here”? he asked me as if he’s too interested in my life.

That's when a bad part of me exists. I smiled. Let's see how you will react on this, Seb.

I composed myself. “ I jogged a while ago” I said lying. “Went to coffee shop…. And” I added some thinking act.

“Stop that’s what you do everyday” he looks a little annoyed.

“Oh no, no, no honey.. Let me finish first.” I said and he shrugged letting me to continue.

“Megan saw me in the coffee shop” oh that stop and shock look is so priceless.

“And”? he asked nervously. He looked at me in the eyes.

I can see you're nervous, idiot!

“She told me that she slept with a guy with a girlfriend” I paused and look at him, he's not shaking. Evil. “Can you imagine it? “ I said, looking like I’m very disgusted.

He shrugged. Why not talking?

“Megan told me that after they had s*x, the guy told her that this guy will leave his boring girlfriend and be with her” I said.

“Poor girl..But you know what honey? Megan's not to be blame, because she's hot and sleep around with boys. It's like she needs it in her system.” I chuckled. I want to laugh because he's really sweating. I love it.

“The guy's the one to be blame”? he asked. Now you’re defending yourself?

“Absolutely, because that fre*king bastard has no respect at all. He should have broken up with his girlfriend first before sleeping around with my cousin. Does he even have balls”? I said to him, sounding like an angry woman.

He choked. “You okay”? I asked with my oh! So concerned voice --- take that idiot.

“Yes, yes, big fruit, that's why” he defended as he raised the fruit he had on his fork. The bastard knows how to defend himself.

Emerson POV

I'm sitting in my study room's chair when someone knocks at my door.

“Come in” Jayson entered. “Sit” I laid my hands on the chair near me. “So, what did you find out”? I asked.

“Her name's Megan Guildings she's Ms. Love's cousin. Every night she’s partying and has lots of one night stands.” and so it seems, she tried to flirt with me.

“She’s Ms. Love's favorite cousin. I also found out that the day you saw her crying, her boyfriend Sebastian Noris who is supposed to be in his business trip in California because that’s what Ms. Love knew, is with her cousin Megan.” whoa there, that tells another story.

But wait….

“Yes Sir, you're right. Ms Megan and Mr. Noris have an affair; Ms. Love knew all of it but didn't say anything. She keeps her relationship with them.” what the hell? Is she a martyr?

I don't think of any reason why she's not yet breaking up with that bastard.

“On the papers you brought me last time; it says that she has no current boyfriend.” I said to Jayson and he nodded.

“Yes, because that’s the time my source knew that he and Megan are having an affair so my source assumed that they already broke up since Mr. Noris is been seeing with Ms. Megan” Jayson explained and I nodded.

I fished out my phone and dialed Taylor's number.

“Good evening Mr. Triumph, What can I do for you”? he's one of my trusted private investigator. He sometimes investigates my investors and clients and business partners.

“I have a job for you”

I gave him Love's information and ask him to tail her everywhere, take pictures but not inside her house.

Love POV

Seb left on the afternoon, saying he needs to sleep because of his tiring business trip. That’s what he says.

My phone rings and I saw my Mom's calling.

“Hello mom” I said. I can hear her sob and the cries at the background.

“Why are you crying”?I got nervous. I never heard my Mom cried. She always says that something great will come.

“Mia... She..” mom said, sobbing.

“She’s what mom”? oh please Lord; make my little sister be okay.

There's a long pause.

“She was hit by a car, the driver's drunk” oh my little Mia. “She’s gone”

I thought as tears started to flow on my cheeks again. How two problems could collides at the same time?

I crashed on the floor crying as I heard the door opened.

“You b*t...” Celine yelled, yes it's her. “Oh my gosh! What happened”? she rushed to me and hugged me.

“I brought pi....zza” Tony said. “Damn, what happened, baby girl”? he asked as he also ran to me and caresses my back.

“Ssshh.. .We're here” Celine said in a concerned voice.

“Mia,... Our little Mia..” I said, sobbing hard. “She’s dead.”

No one speaks, they just hug me and together, we cry. Mia's like their little sister too.

“We'll go there tomorrow.” Tony said. He picked me up and carried me into bed. They tucked me on it.

“I'll just ask my employer for a week leave” I said in between sobs.

They nod. “I'll go pack our bags, so we can go there together.” Celine said as she started to stand up and leave my room.

“You go, I’ll take care of her.” said Tony.

I managed to file a one week leave. Jem, the CEO, extended his condolences and asked me if he can do anything. That's so thoughtful of him. I thanked him.

Jem and I have been friends for the past 4 years that I've been working in his company. He's the reason why I took my Master's Degree, saying that I'll achieve more accomplishments when I finish it. And that's true; I was promoted as the head of Financing Office when Mr. Shwan retired.

The next morning, we went to the airport and traveled to Seattle. In the entire time, I didn't speak. I can't even say yes or no to the stewardess, I just use my head for signals or Celine and Tony will speak for me.

From the moment I entered the church, I cried so hard that I can't see my way to the altar where my little sister's coffin's laying. I stare at my little sister. She’s beautiful in her white dress, she’s smiling but I can’t help myself but cry. Our Mia…. I didn’t even hear her voice for the last time.

When the mass ended, Mom told me to have my talk to the people because that's what Mia's last wish. She wanted her big sister to say something about her.

I take a deep breath, close my eyes and control myself.

“When Mia was born, I became lucky. Not just because I graduated with honors but because I was immediately offered a job by one of the best shipping company. She made our family happy especially my parents. She made us laugh every time she saw us mad or unhappy, she'll do these weird faces that not most 5 years old can do, above those things, she have dreams that will not be fulfilled. I know that you’re with our God now, little pumpkin. Be our guardian angel and please let me see you in my dreams. I missed you.” I say between sobs. Looking at my sister's coffin, “May you rest in peace our little Mia and I know that justice will prevail.”

My parents are crying as well as some of the guests.

After the funeral, I say my goodbyes to my parents and other relatives and went back to New York where I can forget everything and busy myself with lots of works. Tony and Celine did not say anything, they just hold my hands, hug me and smile and then nod. It's like I already know what they're saying.

I arrived on my apartment, changed my clothes and then retire to bed. I stare at my window, through the darkness outside, the serendipity of the skies. I'm not crying, my mind's blank, my energy's zero and my soul feels empty.

I can survive heartache caused by Seb, but not seeing Mia forever? It’s like twisting a knife into my soul. She's the reason why I work hard. Why I save, it's for her college. I don't want her having job and at the same time studying.

Why Seb and Megan did not came to the burial?

I don't know why. I didn't even bother to text him about Mia, that's when I realized that I still didn't check my phone.

I fished it out, went to messages. My co workers and even Jem extended their condolences. An unknown number also messaged me “condolence Ms. Love, Mia may be dead but she will always be alive in your heart” that made me smile; I click reply and ask who is it. I got nothing. I shrugged.

Then I read Sebastian's text. Hi baby, I heard what happened to Mia, I know you too were close. I'm sorry that it happened. I also wanted to apologize for I can't come with you. There are so many meetings that my boss wants me to attend to.

My mind wanted to be angry at Sebastian but I just can’t. I’m too tired for that.

I exit to menu. I don't care about him anymore. I remembered my mom saying that Megan also can't come because her request for leave has been denied.

I guess they have each other.

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