Emerald emerged onto the runway and rocked a silver strappy plunge long gown with a slit at center of the gown.
Emerald exuded an otherworldly beauty as she did her catwalk on the runway.From top to bottom she looked fantastic and stunning.Clayton's irises darkened as he scanned Emerald from her beautiful face, down to her fair and slender neck. His eyes moved to her sexy collarbones and shoulders.The valley between her bosoms was not missed out by his scrutiny as they went down to her tiny waist and further down to her sexy slender thighs and legs.The Emerald in front of him was the exact opposite of the docile and dull wife who waited for him at home. This Emerald before him emanates wildness.Clayton's throat bobbed up and down as he swallowed while his eyes were transfixed at Emerald's bare back showing her fair, flawless and glowing skin.Lizzy who sat next to Clayton was green with envy. She snorted and mumbled, "A country bumpkin will always be a bumpkin no matter what."Clayton looked at Lizzy, his distant and wintry eyes sent shivers up her spine."You go back alone, I have things to do," Clayton stood abruptly and strode away without waiting for Lizzy's response.Lizzy curled her fingers around her clutch bag, imagining it was Emerald's neck, throttling life out of her."Mr. Strong?" The fashion show organizer was surprised to see the formidable CEO of Strong Inc."I want to speak to Ms. Trueman, privately," said Clayton, darkly.The organizer wasn't surprised that someone like Clayton was bewitched by Emerald.Emerald undeniably oozes a beguiling charm and sexiness that the chief designer of Shannel instantly took a liking of her."This way sir," he led Clayton to the separate dressing room that was assigned solely for Emerald.Everyone who is close to Clayton knows that he hates waiting. But, he patiently waited thirty minutes for Emerald to come.Emerald was transfixed at the threshold seeing Clayton seated on the loveseat.It wasn't long before she recollected herself and came into the room.It never occurred to her that someone like him would come to a fashion show.Alright, she forgot. He would do anything for his precious little lover.She sat down on the bench located before the vanity mirror."Sir, please leave the room as I have to change my clothes," her polite distant voice was like a strong punch to his chest.She used to call him, "Clayton, hubby" even though he would scowl and spat profanities at her every time she called him like that.Clayton stood behind her and held her sexy shoulders. "What happened to our child?"According to the time he slept with her, that was a month before she signed the divorce paper.Hence, she should be six months along. Her baby bumps should have been as big as watermelon at this time.But what happened, did she had a miscarriage?Emerald burst into fits of laughter."Didn't you tell me to abort the baby?" She replied when her laughter died down. "I don't want anything that will remind me of my bad dream."In actuality, she wasn't pregnant. She just wanted to test the waters at the time.How could she get pregnant when nothing really happened to them that night.They only shared a passionate kiss and she was shocked when he pulled away from her and took off his clothes.She was so frightened at the time to see his body and his enormous weapon. After he stripped away all his body covers, he passed out.As for the blood on the sheet, it was a period leak.Thousands upon thousands of pins perforated Clayton's heart so that pain seeped through his bones."You are heartless," he said as he looked at Emerald's reflection in the mirror.Emerald's lips curled up in a mocking smile. "Aren't you being self righteous, Mr. Strong? You didn't like the child. What should I do? Keep them so I would suffer my whole life as they daily remind me of my nightmare?"She twisted and turned so she could get out from his hold.Successfully wriggling out of his grasp, Emerald stood to stay away from him. But Clayton with his long legs only took him two steps to follow her and snaked his arm around her waist.Clayton embraced her and nuzzled her neck, he just wanted to sniff her scent. How he missed her scent."Behave yourself or else I'll scream," it won't hurt her reputation but Clayton's reputation as CEO of a large company would bring considerable harm to the company."Scream then," Clayton said.Emerald opened her mouth to scream but unexpectedly, Clayton clamped up her lips with his, swallowing her scream."Mm," she hit Clayton's chest but to the man, it was nothing but a tickle.His heart glowed as his tongue delved into her mouth, tasting the sweetness of her mouth.To stop Emerald from pulling away from him, Clayton held the back of her head while his other arm was wound around her waist, pinning her to his body.His eyes were wide open, absorbing her reaction as he ravaged her mouth.The tears leaving her eyes reflected the light above them and it caught Clayton's attention. He halted from assaulting her mouth.Clayton used the pad of his thumb to dry her face. His movements were so gentle as if he was afraid that if he exerted a little will break her.His tenderness should have caused a wave in Emerald's heart however it didn't even cause a ripple.It was way too late for him."Are you done humiliating me? Satisfied now? Please leave," Emerald's green eyes were cold as she stared at the man who she used to love.Emerald stepped backward, putting some safe distance between her and Clayton.Clayton lifted his hand to pull her into his embrace."Don't touch me!"Knock. Knock.Emerald quickly sat on the bench and said, "Come in."Then she pulled a napkin and wiped her face."Sweetheart?""Jim!" Emerald stood up and threw herself at Jim."Missed me that much, are you?" Jim protectively encircled Emerald with his arms."And who is he?" He looked at Clayton who was standing near them. The two men sized each other up."What brought him here?"He asked and removed his jacket suit, draping it around Emerald's shoulder."Thanks," Emerald smiled at him and Jim, brushing his knuckles on her cheek.Being a mentally nimble person Emerald smirked and came up with a reply, "His girlfriend fell in love with the gown I wore tonight and at the same time she became my fan instantly. Mr. Lover boy wanted to please his girlfriend hence came here for my autograph as a surprise for his girlfriend."Simultaneously, admiration and amusement colored his eyes at how she quickly managed to fabricate a story without stammering. He underestimated Emerald. He had seen Emerald twice at his father's mansion before they got married. The imprinted impression in his mind that this woman was timid, boring and dimwit "Alright, let's go now. We'll have dinner before going home," Jim easily believed Emerald. Jim picked Emerald's handbag from the vanity table and held Emerald's hand as they stepped out of the room like there was no one with them. Ignored by Emerald who used to give all her attention to him as if he was the center of her world, Clayton felt like his heart plummeted to the sea of despair, drowning him. Now, she wouldn't even want to have a glimpse of him as if she was afraid to get dirty by simply sparing him a glance. What's more she already moved on with her life and found someone. After that night, Emerald vanished again and Clayton could not find her. Three best private
Emerald recognized that voice. It belongs to Red, one of her male friends. With a wide and bright smile she turned towards Red, but quickly her smile faded away as soon as she caught sight of the man beside Red. "You did great!" Red raised his hands with thumbs up and he walked near Emerald. "How long have you been here?" Emerald asked, ignoring the man standing next to Red. Clayton wanted to engulf her into his embrace. But held back as he didn't want to make another mistake that would cause her to run away again. Unconcealed adoration and longing danced in Clayton's eyes as he stared at the woman he had been searching for a long time. Last time, he saw her in an evening gown which stunned him. Today, she had the same effect on him even when clad in a race suit. "An hour?" Red said as he looked at his watch. Emerald nodded and acted normal as if she was unbothered with Clayton's presence. "By the way, I would like to treat you for lunch together with my cousin here," Red poin
Emerald didn't slap him when he forcefully kissed her a year ago but what she said was worse than a physical slap.Clayton couldn't say anything to refute her. He had it coming. If he treated her differently. Respected her even though their marriage was an arranged marriage it wouldn't arrive at this point that Emerald would treat him as a scumbag. It was all his fault. "I agree with Shannon, you have a great taste. I remember when we were abroad when I got sick and you took care of me. The food you cooked or bought was superb!" Red had shining eyes as he reminisced about those time he had with Emerald. Bile of jealousy was surging into Clayton's throat from the pit of his stomach when he heard Emerald took care of his cousin. Clayton wanted to shut Red's mouth to stop him from blabbering."Fine, fine, I'm going to order food for you," Emerald chuckled.Red really wanted to gain Clayton's approval and he was confident that Emerald wouldn't fail to leave a good impression on Clayt
Up close, Red could see Emerald's nervous fidget while seated on the bench outside the emergency room.Self absorbed, Emerald wasn't aware that Red was closely observing her. Unable to hold back, Red opened his mouth to speak out his observation. "It seems that you and my cousin have known each other." Emerald snapped back from her musing, abruptly turned her head so that it hurt her neck a little. "Nonsense, I don't know him," Emerald just hoped Red would believe her and ask no more questions. "The way you called his name felt like he's someone close to you and why did you cry?" Red couldn't shake off the feeling that there was something between Clayton and Emerald. "I was the one who ordered the food. And if he died, who would be held responsible? The time his life ends, so does my career. Do you understand it?" Emerald stood up, feigning anger so as not being interrogated again.Comparing the two cousins, Red and Clayton both are good looking men but Red was inferior when it co
Without making a noise she closed the door. She's no longer Clayton's wife so she has no right to make a ruckus. It's Lizzy's role anyway. Speaking of Lizzy, she came as soon as Emerald turned her back. Lizzy didn't notice her as she was busy answering a call while making her way to Clayton's room. Lizzy stood rooted on the floor upon seeing Clayton being hugged by a woman while he slept. "What are you doing here?" Her loud voice woke up Clayton. The antihistamine Clayton took made him sleep soundly and wasn't aware that Shannon came in the middle of the night. Clayton was so shocked that he froze and was unable to push the woman hugging him. Lizzy pulled Shannon's hair making Shannon fall from the bed. Lizzy took advantage of it and sat on Shannon's body while slapping her. "You whore!" Fully awake, Shannon fought back. As a woman who was used to manual work, Shannon was strong and agile, hence she overpowered Lizzy. She flipped Lizzy around and was now on top, reversing the s
Emerald parked her car and alighted from the vehicle. And then, strolled towards her apartment building. As she was entering the lobby she heard someone calling her. She turned towards the source of voice and saw Red. He was standing beside the guard. "What are you doing here?" Emerald asked as she approached Red. "It's been a while since the last time I saw you," Red said, looking at her with pleading eyes. Considering that Clayton was not with him, Emerald had no reason to refuse him. She only avoided Red because she didn't want to cross paths with Clayon again. What she witnessed in the hospital altered her decision. Initially, she accepted the fact that she and Clayton will eventually meet again because of Red. But seeing how Lizzy went berserk when she saw Shannon lying on the hospital bed with Clayton, she feared that she would be misunderstood by Lizzy and create a scene. She knew Lizzy was not afraid to hurt her as she tried to do it multiple times. She was fortunate
It was really Clayton and not a product of her imagination. Emerald, however, kept her mouth tightly shut and refused to talk to the man. A glum settled on Clayton's chest as Emerald regarded him as some stranger in the street. As though a large rock was pressed against his chest making him difficult to breathe. Emerald wondered who he was going to see at this time of the day. It was nearly midnight. With a chiming sound, the elevator stopped on the 20th floor and opened. Placing a hand on the elevator, Clayton gestured for Emerald to step out first before him. Raised and taught by her parents to be polite and grateful, Emerald said, "Thank you." Though she said it in a polite tone, it was tinged with distance and alienation. Wistfully, Clayton watched Emerald walk away as in reliving the day she walked away from his life. Why didn't he realize sooner that he fell in love with Emerald? Didn't they say that regret always comes at the end not in the beginning? But Clayton was
"Woah! You did it Emerald!" Emerald's coach was so happy that she beat her record yesterday. Her team was rooting for her to qualify for the main race. They were confident that she could achieve it. "Let's call it a day. See you tomorrow," Sean said to Emerald before leaving. He was in a hurry to leave as he needed to catch up and pick his wife from work. "Bye, Emerald," Jonas, Shannon's cousin, bade his goodbye and grabbed Shannon's wrist as if he was afraid that Shannon would blurt out unnecessary things. "See you tomorrow," Emerald replied, Jonas gave a thumbs up. Emerald took off her helmet and left the cockpit simulator. She felt the need to have a shower first before leaving as she was sweaty after hours of rigorous practice. Ready to leave the center, she went down to the parking area and rode her car. Nearly an hour, she arrived at her apartment complex. In a good mood that all was going well with her training and practice, Emerald hummed a song as she strolled from h