After Emma left, Lilly locked her door and went to bed. She was still anxious but there was nothing she could do other than telling herself that nothing would happen. Soon exhaustion hit her and she fell asleep in no time.
Outside the room stood Emma, leaning on the door.
" Should I agree or not? What should I do? ", she contemplated for a long time before deciding to leave.
However, instead of leaving the house, she went straight to Alex's study and again, without knocking she just barged into the room. Surprisingly, Alex seemed to be prepared as he was waiting for her.
" I knew you would come here before leaving.", he said rotating his chair.
" Then you must also know what I have to say. ", Emma replied, pulling a chair to sit on it.
" I know but I don't care. "
" Then you should. ", she replied, furious. " What were you thinking by offering to take Lilly to the hospital? That can, no, that WILL definitely backfire. "
" If you were so against regarding that, why did you agree with me? "
Emma was trying very hard to control her anger but hearing Alex's carefree reply made her blood boil.
"WHEN DID.... "
Emma stopped as she realised that her voice got louder as anger took over her, which might wake Lilly up.
" I mean when did I even agree with you? ", she said, just clenching her teeth.
" When she was doubting herself, weren't you the first one to encourage her? "
" That is because she was already having a hard time so I was just trying to relax her. ", Emma replied.
" Exactly. I also know that she is having a hard time and that is the reason I suggested that. "
" To ease her mind? How? Won't going to that place add more to than what is already on her palate? ", she objected.
" Just trust me. I won't put her at a risk of exposure myself. You just go home now, I am getting slowly annoyed trying to explain you. "
" Fine, I am leaving. I also have a report to write before going to work and don't you dare even think of going to Lilly's room or else I will kill you myself. ", she replied, showing her clenched fist.
" Come on, how could you think so low of me? ", he replied, offended. " She is a child compared to me and I turned her to save her life. That was just offending and nothing else. "
" And still you are not ready to tell me anything regarding Lilly? "
" Emma, I told you that I will tell you when the time is right. Stop pressuring me. "
" Whatever. ", Emma replied, waving her hand as she left.
" Had you not been my only friend, I would have killed you a long time ago. ", he cursed under his breath after Emma left.
Being left alone, first Alex checked time and realised that it was already midnight and then, he opened his laptop and started typing something.
The next morning, by the time Lilly woke up, it was already 7 in the morning. The moment she saw the time, she rushed out of the bed, worried that was late.
" Ouch! ", she cried as she hit her foot in hurry.
With no time to waste, she hurriedly opened the door only to find Emma standing with a .
" Good morning. ", she greeted cheerfully, surprising Lilly.
" Good morning. "
" Can I come in? ", she asked, waving her bag.
Seeing her so carefree while she was panicking flustered Lilly. Still she moved aside and allowed Emma in.
" Aren't we late? Sorry I was not able to wake up. "
" It's fine and we aren't that late. Let's hurry up now. ", Emma replied, keeping her bag on the bed. " See, I got these for you. "
" What? ", she asked.
Then Emma opened her bag and laid out three dresses on the bed.
" I know that you have nothing to wear at present. That is why I brought some of my clothes for you to wear. I didn't know your taste so I just brought whatever I found. How are these? ", she explained in a single breath.
The way she was talking made Lilly chuckle.
" Thanks Emma, all of these dresses are really pretty. "
" Do you like them? ", Emma asked excitedly.
" Yes, I love them. To tell you the truth, I was thinking about what I will wear, last night. Thanks. "
" Then quickly choose one. We don't have time, you know. ", Emma said, pushing Lilly hurriedly. " You need to have breakfast too. Hurry up. "
Lilly quickly picked up a dress and went to freshen up and soon she was out.
" Ok, let's go or else we will be very late. ", Emma said, pulling her hand and taking her to the dining table.
When she reached there, Alex was busy arranging some files and when Emma called him, he turned around. The moment he saw Lilly, he froze.
" Why? Am I looking weird? ", she
" Is... Is that Emma's dress? ", he stuttered, stunned.
" Of course, it is mine. It's not like you got her anything to wear and just informed us at night. "
" No, you are looking alright. ", he said and immediately went back to his work, as if nothing happened.
" Then why did you react as if you saw a ghost? ", she asked, annoyed.
" It's just that I was surprised. Your breakfast is ready and is on the table and we both are already done. ", he said, without looking at her.
Though Lilly was annoyed at his indifferent reaction, she quickly finished everything as it was her chance to get some fresh air.
Soon all three went in Alex's car and in no time Lilly found herself standing outside a huge hospital.
Without waiting for anyone, Emma sprinted out.
" Let's meet later. I am dead now. ", she said as she ran out, making Lilly wonder what was wrong with her.
" Just try to understand her. ", Alex said seeing her wonder. " Her superior is very strict so she can't afford to get on his nerves. She got late because she came here for you. "
" Oh really? Now I feel bad for imposing on her. "
" Don't. She was herself very excited to go with you. Now let's go, we are also getting late for our appointment. ", Alex said, surprising Lilly.