The next day.
Betha helped Emma get ready, she picked out an elegant, tight silky, silver grey dress that reached her ankles, her long brown hair..was made into a ponytail, simple make-up and white heels. A Pearl necklace that brought out her pale smooth skin beautifully," you look absolutely, beautiful." Betha held her chin with a reassuring smile, her phone buzzed, it was Alec ... Staring herself in the mirror one more time, Emma went downstairs. Alec stared at the woman in front of him as she approached, something in his metallic blue eyes changed..a mixed emotion Emma couldn't quite understand, she didn't know whether good or bad, he was a difficult person to read, he wore something simple.. but as usual, he looked his best," get in, we're late." Alec turned his eyes away..Emma couldn't believe the nerve of this guy, not even a compliment, does she look that ugly, that he had to turn away like she was invisible?. A vein popped up on her forehead, forcing a smile, she got into the car quietly.. their entire trip to the main estate was dead silent, Emma kept staring through the window the entire way, in half an hour..they arrived at the Qinn resident," I - is there anything specific I have to say, or do?." Emma spoke as they approached the entrance," just be yourself." Alec told her, his hand touching her lower back, Emma stared at him..that simple touch electrified her entire body, he wasn't even trying to be intimate.. but still, it drove her crazy. Alec led Emma into the huge living room, where his mom and dad were seated..Lisa stood with a wide smile approaching them," you must be the girl Alec has chosen to Wed, you're very beautiful."
" Thank you, Emma Rose Anderson, it's a pleasure to meet you." Emma gave a polite smile," so you're the president and CEO of Anderson Group," Mr Qinn walks up to her, Emma gave a slight nod," you look quite young to be getting married, how old are you?." Mr Qinn added staring intensely at her, he was just intimidating as his son," well Sir, I'm 21.. and the issue of marriage, I do really want to marry your son..both of us are in agreement." Emma simply said looking so certain..she tried everything not to look doubtful.
" Ms, food is served." A maid informed," let's have lunch shall we," Lisa smiles.. turning to the one of the servants," ask Laura to come down."
" Ms Katlin, said she'll eat in her room.. Ms." Emma couldn't keep her eyes away from Lisa, how can she be Alec's mother? She looks younger to be his little sister.. not to mention, her husband looks older, and who's Laura they're talking about? Is she his sister? But she has a different last name. Emma's head was flowing with different kind of questions, a tall slender woman descended the stairs, dressed in a pair of brown cargo shorts, a white t-shirt and white sneakers.. her skin was as white as snow, much paler than hers..in the most beautiful way of course, she let her brown hair loose behind her.. flowing freely, Emma found her really beautiful and enticing," sorry I'm late." Laura gave a slight smile pulling out a chair.. taking a seat," good you've joined us Laura, thought you would be having lunch in your room?." Lisa spoke," I wanted to but, it would be rude for our guest on my part." Laura gave a slight nod at Alec.. shifting her gaze to Emma who was staring right back at her," Laura, Emma - Emma, Laura, she's Alec's childhood best friend.. you see, Alec and Laura were supposed to get married, but then he told us about you." Lisa said casually," that part of the introduction wasn't necessary." Alec furrowed his brows, Emma simply kept quiet," nice to meet you, Emma." Laura gave a slightly unnoticeable smile," like wise." Emma replied back in a low tone, wait! This gorgeous woman is actually his childhood best friend, and not his sister or cousin? She's absolutely stunning, so how can he turn her down? Emma argued with her inside thoughts, she remembered what Alec said to her before ' my parents wants me to get married and I don't want to, it would be such a burden ' he told her, he doesn't want to be tied to someone for life, but he will be getting married to her tomorrow..so what's the difference? Or wait, their marriage is simply an agreement, yes, they will get married for real.. but she already signed the divorce papers already to avoid any inconveniences in future..Alec already had everything planned out, he had the divorce papers printed out, and made her sign them..so when it's time to separate, they won't be a fuss on signing the papers.. they will both be free from one another, a perfectly planned out sequence if you ask me.
" Tell us about yourself Emma, Alec didn't really go into detail with you.. is there anything else you do apart from handling your company?." Lisa spoke sipping on her glass of wine," well, I'm a lawyer by profession."
" Oh really, how interesting." Mr Qinn nodding with approval," indeed, Laura is a Surgeon specialized in Neurologist, Cardiologist and Orthopedic surgeon..she owns her own Hospital in London, she's pretty amazing." Lisa bragged about Laura's success," learning so many things and becoming a professional Surgeon, is pure talent." Emma agreed, they talked sharing stories and laughs. It got pretty late without realizing it, Alec and Emma prepared to leave, Emma said her goodbyes to Alec's parents and Laura.. walking towards the car," Alec! Can I have a word with you before you leave." Laura spoke, Alec turns to Emma and said," I'll find you in the car." Emma stared between him and Laura before hopping into the car quietly," Alec, I -_..
"Before you speak, I would like to say something," Laura kept silent.. waiting for him to continue," I should have told you about Emma much earlier, that's what friends are for right, telling each other what's happening around them..I hope we can move on from this and be close friends again." He told her staring right into her brown eyes," we will always be friends, Alec.. nothing will change, I wish you happiness." Laura kisses his cheek with a slight smile, walking back into the house. Emma looked away helplessly.. she didn't understand why she felt a sting to her chest..it..kind of hurt, Alec got into the car driving her back to her apartment, the entire trip was dead silent..he stopped in front of her apartment and finally broke the silence," you should get some rest, I will see you tomorrow at the aisle." He told her, Emma simply got out of car without a word, she closed the car door walking inside her apartment, Alec wondered what was wrong with her? She was cheerful a while ago, he wanted to call out to her but held back.. simply driving off.
Trixie traveled for work, and Emma was left alone in this huge apartment, Betha would come early in morning to help her get ready and stuff, she simply took off her heels throwing herself in bed.. she was exhausted and fell asleep on the spot.