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"The wedding planner is amazing, She has done so much in so little time," Grace said.The two families were having dinner and Eric hated how they wouldn't stop talking about the wedding."Yes, she is amazing," Betty's mum said."Eric, congratulations on being the new C.E.O," Betty's dad said."He deserves it. I know he will be great, "His dad said."Thank you," Eric said."You're welcome son," Betty's dad said."Betty, have you found a dress yet?" Grace asked."Not yet. I will be checking out some shops later today.""Cake tasting?""Not yet but I will today.""Maybe Eric can help with that," Grace said, turning to look at Eric who was paying more attention on his food than their conversation."Eric!"Eric snapped out of his thoughts and looked at his mum."What was it mum?" Eric asked."I was thinking maybe you and Betty can do some wedding errands together today. The planner is taking her for cake tasting and also showing the hall that will be used."Eric stayed silent for a while
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"So, I have news," Emma said, while her sister served their plates."what's it?" Her mum asked."I am moving," Emma said.Her sister sat, in an attempt to pay better attention to what Emma was saying."Why?"Helen asked. "what are you talking about?""Henry found this amazing publisher for me, who has agreed to publish my book and all but he wants me to move, so that work could be easier with proximity."Maria and Helen didn't exactly know what to say about what Emma was telling them but it sounded nice to them. Maria didn't feel right about it, she knew it sounded like an amazing opportunity but it seemed like Emma was running away. Like, she was tired and wanted to run from everything."That's amazing," Helen said, smiling. "I am so excited for you. You deserve it and more.""mum," Emma said, looking in her direction."It's great news but are you sure about it?""Yes, Mum. I am sure.""It's an amazing opportunity for me to work with an amazing publisher and maybe it could be good for
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"Mum, you're going to make me cry," Emma said, hugging her Mum for the hundredth time."Mum, let Emma get going already, so they won't miss their flight."Maria let go of Emma, then turned to look at Hannah.Hannah moved towards where Emma was standing and then, hugged her."I am really going to miss you," Emma said."I am too.""Take care of Mum," Emma whispered in Helen's ear."I will," Helen said, with a smile."This is my new number," Emma said, punching numbers on Helen's phone."Is this really needed though?" Helen asked. Wondering why Emma had insisted on a change of number."what of Eric?" Helen asked."please don't let him know where I have gone or my new number.""Emma, why is that?""Please, just do this for me," Emma said."If you insist," Helen said."He is getting married today anyways, it all doesn't matter," Emma said."we have to go, we leave soon," Henry said. He was standing next to them with his luggages."Bye, dear," Helen said, hugging her again."I love you two
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Eric walked out of the wedding venue, towards his car. Not waiting to tell anyone what he was about to do or what he was planning.He drove in the direction of Emma's House. That was the only thing that was in his head, to get to her and make her understand how much he loved her. He wasn't going to give up on her no matter what.He got to Emma's apartment after several minutes. He knocked on the door and at first there was no response, then after the second knock. The door flung open. He had initially thought that it was Emma but after he got a good look at who it was, he realized that it was Helene."What are you doing here?" Helene asked."Can I speak to Emma?" Eric asked. "please, it's important that I see her.""Please!!"Helene stayed silent for a while. She could see the desperation in his eyes and how sincere he looked."Are you not supposed to be getting married?""Yes, but I left. I left for her. Please tell Emma that I am here," Eric said."Emma left Eric," Helen said.Eric
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Dad, I am sorry and I really don't mind anything you decide to do.""I am not here to blame or castigate you and I didn't make you C.E.O because of all these things so, I am not going to remove you because of it.""You didn't?" Eric asked surprised."I thought you wanted this wedding. You wouldn't make me C.E.O because of it.""I would have made you C.E.O regardless of anything that happened and a good C.E.O is supposed to stand up for what they thing is right, regardless of what anyone will say or think.""I agree that the alliance with Daisy would have really helped business but I know you're capable of making this business better than I could ever, regardless of any alliance," He added."I am glad you finally took charge even though the way you did it wasn't the best way.""I know dad and I am sorry about that.""my ways of training you wasn't the best too and I could have listened more, paid attention to what you really want and not push you harder everytime.""Thanks dad," Eric s
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"Are you ready to go?" Henry asked, as he entered into Emma's room."Yes, just give me a minute."Emma picked up her phone and dialed Helen's number. She wanted to wish her Goodluck on today's court hearing. After she was done, she and Henry headed out. Henry had set up a meeting with the agent, who was going to help Emma with the publishing of her book. Emma was at least excited about that and was looking forward to meeting him too.They walked into a cafe where the publisher had been waiting for them. Emma had sent a draft of her book to him through Henry earlier and he had gone through it."Hello, Thanks for meeting us," Henry said after they had walked up to him."This is Tom," Henry said facing Emma. "And this is Emma."Emma smiled. "It's nice to finally meet you.""Same here, please sit," he said."I need to get something from across the street, I will meet you guys later. You two can talk," Henry said, picking up his car key to leave."Henry has told me a lot about you," Tom
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Helen and her mum worked home sadly from the court house. Her mum had hurriedly shielded her from the crowd coming towards her as they had stepped out of the courtroom, with microphones all demanding explanations and it felt like they wanted to devour her with their words. Helen couldn't take the lies her ex husband was feeding the public. He was making her seem like the liar, the unfaithful one and was starting to make the whole story about himself and she couldn't help but feel the win slipping out off her fingers. Helen and her mum got home about 30 minutes later. As they got to the house, they met Eric waiting at the door for them.He had been there for a while and had refused to leave even when the neighbors had told him that they weren’t around. “What is he doing here?” Maria said, as they both walked towards where Eric had been standing.“I guess we will find out,” Helen said.“Hello, Can I talk to you please,” Eric said, as Helen and Maria got to where he was stand
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Helen closed the door behind Eric as he stepped out. Her phone was buzzing as she stopped back into the living room. She picked up her phone and realized it was her sister calling."Hey sis," Helen said, sitting back on the couch."How are you doing? Saw that the court hearing was televised. Are you fine?" Emma said, sounding so concerned for her sister. "I am going to be fine. The court says I don't have enough evidence and the case might be called off if I don't come up with one soon. George is doing everything he can to help with the case.""I pray it all ends up with you winning, he deserves to rot in jail. Did you get the report from the hospital about the baby?" "Yes, I just did.""Alright then. I hope that helps a bit."Helen wanted to mention that Eric had showed up. She wished she could as she stared at the letter on the table in front of her. She picked the letter up "how is life over there?" She asked."It's fine, I met the publisher today. He was really excited for my
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