“No way. I am not attending this brunch today.” Patricia said stubbornly.“Oh come on, Cia.” Abigail sat beside her, “Today it would be different. He is leaving this evening.” Abigail was trying to convince her to attend the brunch arranged in the garden but Patricia was not ready to budge.“Don’t set me up with him. On screen, he used to be so romantic with those female leads. Last night, he did not even look at me. And that model!” Patricia scoffed in irritation, “She was literally grinding herself on his lap. No way. I am NOT going.”Abigail squeezed her eyes a little and then turned to Emerald, “Please ask her to do it. He is not that bad.”“Oh. He is worse, Abi.” Thinking to herself sarcastically, Emerald moved away the cracker bowl from the table top and sat in front of Patricia.“Cia! Attend it because of you. Because of us. If you don’t want to talk to him. Then don’t!” Patricia pouted and shook her head in embarrassment.“Come on, Cia. We are your friends. Just go and enjoy y
Emerald forgot who this man was. She forgot where was she standing? She forgot about herself. The only thing that mattered right now was… That she was in his arms, inhaling the same scent she faintly remembered four years ago. Just then very lightly, someone placed a hand on Rafael’s shoulders. “Rafael!” There was concern in Hunter’s voice. Frowning to herself Emerald jumped a little and straightened. She pushed his hands feebly which caused several creases to appear on his forehead. “Julia?” Rafael held her chin gently. There was confusion evident in his eyes. “Rafael!” They again heard Hunter, “She is not Julia.” What? Rafael did not let go of her waist despite her feeble attempts. “She is not Julia. She is Emerald.” Hunter repeated. “Emerald?” Rafael’s head again turned to her. He wanted confirmation. This time she pushed his hands a little forcefully and took a step back. Abigail was also standing there with them. “Yes, Rafael. She is Emerald. Not Julia. Her name is Em
After such a long time Emerald got a good night's sleep. She woke up when her phone started ringing. Her heart fell in the pit of her stomach when she did not find Sophie beside her. While talking on phone, she got up hurriedly and jogged down towards the kitchen. That was the only place the kid could be found. And man! She was right. When she was done with the call, she disconnected it and opened the kitchen door. She found Sophie talking to a guy who was leaning towards her baby chair. While Selina was preparing pancakes for the kid’s breakfast. Entering the kitchen, Emerald frowned a little, "Sophie. You never fail to give me a heart attack." The moment she said that the guy straightened. "Daniel!" She yelped with joy and walked to him for a hug, "When did you land here?" He returned the hug and lifted Sophie in his arms, "I came straight from the airport. I was missing you two so much." He placed the child back in the baby chair after kissing her cheek. From the corner of her
The call was from his production house."Rafael. You need to decide the name of the movie by now." His director now sounded frustrated at the other end, "You haven't even decided the ending.""I will let you know. Ok? I told you to get done with the initial shoots." Rafael snapped. Deep down he knew the director was right. The man was competitive and wanted to work in a professional way for Rafael and his production company.Ethan was drinking coffee and was talking animatedly to Rafael Wyatt as soon as he disconnected the call.Rafael was only half listening. Every cell in his body was waiting for Mathew to return and tell him the good news."By the way, may I know who this girl is?" Ethan asked him while pushing a heart-shaped cookie into his mouth."No one special, Eth." Rafael replied nonchalantly and started reading something on his laptop screen.He was getting impatient with each passing minute. Why Mathew is taking so long to get the documents signed?"These are awesome. I wan
Daniel made her sit in the waiting room and went inside to talk to Mr. Ramsey. Yesterday for some reason she could not meet him so she was called this morning. Daniel was back within a few minutes. "Is she the one?" She stood up when a chubby and bald man came out of his office with a friendly smile, "Hello, Emerald. Welcome on board. Daniel talks about you all the time." He was trying to be friendly with eyes lingering on her chest. He extended his hand for a handshake. When she reached out, he held her hand and started walking towards his office, not bothering to leave it. A little surprised, Emerald's eyes went wide and she turned quickly to see Daniel. Poor Daniel himself seemed too confused. The worst thing was when he tried to follow them inside the office, Mr. Ramsey told him in a no-nonsense tone. "Wait outside, Daniel." Instead of asking professional questions, Mr. Ramsey discussed the weather and climatic changes with her. Emerald didn't know that he was so approacha
(FLASHBACK Four years ago) She was at a private party invited by a friend of a friend, all alone in Turkey when someone spoke near her ear in a heavy voice, “It’s rare that a beauty like you is all alone in this beautiful country.” She was getting bored as hell. Upon turning, she found a boy who must be twenty or twenty two with the iciest blue eyes she had ever seen. His long beard and mustache might be a repellent for many. But she was wildly attracted to this icy blue eyed stranger. “And what a handsome man like you is doing here all alone? Or maybe I am blind I can’t see any date with you.” She jested taking a sip of her wine. After getting over the initial awkwardness they were talking like two old friends. Before leaving the party they decided to meet at a coffee shop the next day. “How can someone drink black coffee? Don’t you find it bitter?” She pouted innocently sitting before him. “Black coffee is sweeter than this life, Guzel.” He placed the cup on the table. True to
(FLASHBACK Four years ago)Putting the cupcakes in the oven of the small kitchen of his studio apartment, she straightened when her back hit his chest.“Easy, Harika!” He steadied her by holding her shoulders.“I told you already. I don’t understand Turkish.” She chuckled turning to him.Moving away a hair strand gently from her face, he smiled, “I can teach you if you want.” He was looking into her green eyes.The smile there faltered a little.Raising her hand, she touched his long beard, “Why do I feel that you are hiding behind it, Jacob?” His face at once turned serious and he stepped back with an awkward laugh, “I am not trying to hide anywhere, Julie. This is me. I know women usually don’t like hairy-faced men.”She wanted to tell him that she was falling for him. Despite having this strange mustache and beard, she was gradually falling for the guy hiding behind it.His blue eyes used to give her heart those funny tingles.“You seem to like baking a lot, by the way.” His voice
Emerald in her panic did realize, what that piece of sh*t made her do. She had been played again by him. He made her sign those absurd documents and took advantage of her naivety just like he did four years back. He not only picked her up but also put her down on the leather chair that was placed for him. "Should we call a doctor?" He was kneeling beside her and there was a pin drop silence in the hall. "I am fine and ... I certainly don't need a doctor." She tried to convey with finality in her voice. "Did you have your breakfast? I hope your stomach is not empty." He inquired gently. "She just had a sandwich in the cafeteria." Maya who was standing awe-struck, at last, found her voice. Rafael straightened and was quick to speak when he saw her moving from the seat, "Stay here, please. It’s a short one. I won't take long." When he raised his face to address the crowd, all gentleness had gone and in its place was standing a cold CEO who only meant business. "Hello! I am Rafael W