Chapter 5
I got than he didn’t like me, but did he really have to make it so obvious? It was clear that he believed I was the one who set him up. He didn’t think that I was innocent, and I didn’t know how to convince him of that
I walked back inside the house because I didn’t know where else to go, Luckily, I found Steven and Rose in front of the once I walked inside the living room.
“1. I wanted to thank you for sticking up for me,” I said, looking at them for a moment before looking away. I didn’t remember if I did anything wrong or not, however, as I stood in front of them, shame took over me. I really didn’t plan any of this,” I pathetically added
“Come herr, Emily,” Rose spoke with a small smile on her lips as she notioned for me to sit. I did as she said and took a shaky breath. I was mighty with their son, but it was all fake because I didn’t want him to think that I was weak. In front of them. I was internally shaking. “You don’t seem like the kind of girl who would plot something malicious like that I firmly believe that everything happens for a reason, Emily. Maybe what happened is for the best. Maybe you’re a much better fit than Finna,” Rose told me.
“I’m not as bad as Fiona and Maggie might have portrayed me to be,” I attempted to defend myself.
“I would never take anything that Maggie says seriously,” Rose chuckled, making me laugh a little. “I want you to stop thinking about what happened as much as you can, alright! Let me show you where you will be staying until the wedding. She got up from her place and I did the same. It had been so long since I was last showered with such a nice treatment.
The two of us walked together until we reached a nice–looking cottage at the very end of the backyard. “If you’re scared of being on your own, you’re welcome to stay with us. We just thought that you may need a bit of privacy” I didn’t understand how somebody could be that considerate.
“This is more than enough. Thank you so much,” I said. I was truly grateful
We walked inside and 1 was amazed by the beauty of the cottage. It was cozy made of two rooms, a kitchen, a bathroom, and a living room of a good size. I walked towards one of the bedrooms and surely chose the one with the en–suite bathroom. I liked the wooden–style furnishing of the cottage. It made the whole place quite warm
“Is there anything you’d like to change about the place?” Rose asked me after she showed me the whole place.
This is more than enough. Can I hug you, Mrs. Kensington!” I was over the moon with all of that.
“Only if you start calling me Rose.” She grinned, opening her arms for me, Quickly, I wrapped my arms around her, and she did the same. It had been so long since I was hugged like that. I swear, I wanted to cry in her arms. She held me tightly and I felt her rubs my back, as if she were my own
mother
“Come on, let’s get back to the house. You haven’t eaten a thing since morning,” she said as we pulled away. I realized how hungry I was at the mention of food
When we got back to the house, Rose told one of the maids to prepare breakfast for me. While I was eating, my belongings arrived in trash bags, which was insulting enough
“Don’t think about that. They’re just p
petty. Would you like somebody to arrange your stuff for you?” Rose asked me and I nodded. I was glad that my clothes had arrived because I really wanted to take a shower and change into something more comfortable.
Julian and his dad joined us in the kitchen while Rose and I were chatting. Seeing Julian in front of me made me want to leave the place. I didn’t know how I was going to spend two years with him. I was sure that they were going to be like hell.
“What are we going to tell the media! They have taken multiple pictures of Fiona and me together, Julian wondered.
“Nothing was confirmed about you and Fiona. I made sure to keep your whole marriage a secret until the very last minute, because I have always believed that disasters may take place at any time. Even your wedding invitations haven’t been sent out yet, so we’re safe,” Steven answered him. That man was pretty smart
“Your first appearance will be at the new fragrance launching event we’re invited to, Rose told us
“Honey, take Emily shopping tomorrow for a new dress,” Steven told his wife who nodded with a smile.
“I have a favour to ask if you don’t mind,” I said nervously, afraid that he might refuse.
“Do you want your dress to be from the unreleased collection of Yves Saint Laurent Julian threw a sarcastic remark, which made him earn a glare from his mother.
“Nu, I was wondering if you could get me a job anywhere,” I said, addressing Steven, then turned to Julian. “But I will leave all fashion matters to you since it seems like you’re into them more than me. What you’re wearing for staying line basically costs the entire tuition of a student’s first year in college.”
Oh, it came with a price. I wasn’t allowed to get anything less than A- in order to have my father pay for me. Did you have to work as a waiter to 147 for
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“If you two keep bickering like that in public, people aren’t going to believe that you two like each other,” Steven warmed us.
“Just looking at you pushes my buttons, he snapped at me.
“Enough!” Rose snapped at the two of us. “Emily, what did you major in? Maybe we can find a job for you at the company.”
“Do
o you have any experience!” Steven asked me.
“I did have an internship, but not an actual job. I only graduated three months ago,” I replied.
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