Chapter 6

Jennifer's POV

A new start .  A new life . A new me.

Last week has been the worst week of my life.. but this changed me. A change I needed from long time.

I never thought I will be able to get up after falling this deep but I think I have some good people in my life who want to see me smile every second of my life.

Last two days were better. After that small meeting with Emerson, I switched on my phone as he insisted.

He has been calling and texting me throughout day to know how I was..

I have decided that I'll go for work today. I can't ruin my life just because of a heartbreak.

"So? Will you be going today?" Sophia asked to which I nodded.

"Then it's time for Sophia's magic" she said and pulled out a dress from her closet.

"What do you mean?" I asked.

"Its a new start for you.. I want to give you a makeover." she said.

"No it's Okay.. I am comfortable with the regular me." I said smiling.

"No. That wasn't you.. that was what that asshole wanted you to be .. you dressed according to him.. you made your hair according to him.. in fact your life wasn't yours.. it was his. Now forget that boring old life and accept the new you." she said and I just nodded. She was right.. I always listened to him but what happened? He still left. He asked me to wear conservative clothes and keep my hair in a bun.. but what happened? He still was looking for other girls. I shake off the thoughts and Sophia carried me with her.

I wore the dress she chose for me. It was simple yet elegant. It was a white blouse with black and white pencil skirt which reached my knees.. It was decent. Just like me.

She asked me to keep my hair loose and she curled them.

She used light make-up which just matched my skin.

"Beautiful.." she said giving me a last look and I hugged her..

"Thank you for everything Sophia.."

"I don't do anything for free.. you have to treat me with Italian food " she said to which I just smiled.

I left for work and I was nervous. As if it was my first day there. Actually it was..

I reached the place and took a deep breath.

I was greeted by the staff and many of them came to me and hugged me. They asked me how I was and even complimented me that I was looking good.

"Is Mr. Emerson here?" I asked Brenda..

"Nope.. he will come in half an hour" she said looking at her watch.

"Okay .. I'll be in my office. " I smiled.

"He will be so happy to see you. You know he was so worried. He asked me to call you every time he came to me.. he wasn't even working well.. he became so agressive. I hope he will get fine now." she said and I just smiled at her and left for my office.

Was she serious? Why did he behaved like that? Did he really cared ?

I reached my office and started it. I missed it.. It was my second home after all ..

I started working and my office mode got activated.

Emerson's POV

"Good morning Ms. Brenda" I greeted her and she was smiling.

"Good morning Mr. Hemsworth" she said.

"Is she here?" I asked to which she nodded with a huge grin on her face.

I don't know the reason but my heart started beating faster. I ran towards her office not even worrying about what she will think.

I reached her office and opened pushed the door open.

The only word which came out of my mouth after looking at her was Wow...

She looked beautiful. Exactly how I wanted to see her.

Her hair were down and those curls flattered me.. she was not in her regular business suit. Instead she wore a white blouse with black and white pencil skirt which reached her knees. She looked at me and smiled.

"Good morning Mr. Emerson" she said smiling.

"I. Uh..h-hey.. good morning Ms. Winget" I didn't knew what to say I was lost of words. I just wanted to stare her all day.

"You look good " I said. She looked at herself and then back to me.

"You think so?" she asked with an unsure expression.

"Of course . I like it." I said and smiled.

"I think I should leave.. you please carry on with your work ." I said and ran out not even waiting for her answer.

I went to my office and settled on my CEO chair.

What is happening to you Emerson. You behaved like an innocent school boy who for the very first time in his life saw a beautiful girl. What would she will be thinking about you? You were literally staring her.. you were staring her dress her legs and those lips. I don't know what happen to me whenever I see those lips. It's like they are asking me to kiss them and if I would have stayed there any longer.. I would have definitely kissed them.

Forget Emerson.. you are the CEO .. you have to work.  Stop thinking about her .. Work please.

I tried to concentrate but her image.. her beautiful face wasn't ready to leave my sight.

I asked for coffee after every half an hour to freshen up my mind to work.  But it wasn't working.

I heard someone knocking the door.

"Come in." I said and she entered.

"Mr. Emerson I need your signatures on these papers." she said coming closer.

Behave Emerson you are the f*cking CEO.behave like one.. stop staring her.

"Mr. Hemsworth?" she said a little louder. I was so busy staring her that I forgot why she was here for.

"Yes.. my pen.." I started looking for my pen.

"Its in your hand." she said laughing.

Shit. She must be thinking I'm an idiot.

"Yeah . I know . I was just so caught up in work that I didn't realized .. "I took the file from her and signed.

I handed the file back to her and she left.

I cursed myself for behaving like this.

I need to do something. I have to divert my mind away from her.

"Hello! I want you.. now.. " I said

"Your place.. I'll be there" I said and left.

Jennifer's POV

Is he really behaving different today or it's just a misconception..

It seemed like he was in some different world today.. he wasn't paying attention to me instead just stared. He might not have liked this new me.

But he said that I looked good.

Ugh..  forget it.. I have to work.

Emerson's POV

"Babe you are not responding nicely.. you don't want me?" she said pouting.

"Of course I want you." I said pulling her closer to me and started kissing her. She came more closer kissing me but when I closed my eyes. The only face which I saw was Jennifer's.

I pushed her lightly.

"What happened?" she asked.

"Nothing.. I have to go." I said wearing my shirt.

"What? So soon.." she asked and pulled me to her.

"Just leave me. " I said shaking off my hand from her hold.

"F*ck you Emerson " she said throwing something on me and I didn't even looked at what it was.

I wasn't liking it any more. I didn't wanted to hug anyone but her. I didn't wanted to kiss any other lips but hers.. and this thought is killing me.

Jennifer's POV

"Yes sir.. I'll fix an appointment of yours with him. Good day sir." I said placing the phone back at the table and leaned back at my chair.

I was tired. I have been working non stop today as some of my work was pending due to my absence.

I closed my eyes to rest for some time.

"Ms. Winget"

I opened my eyes when I heard someone calling my name.

"Mr. Emerson? You need something?" I asked him getting up from my chair.

"Please sit." he said and I did . He took his seat opposite to mine.

He was hiding something at his back.

"What happened Mr. Emerson?" I asked him and he smiled.

"I was driving when my eyes caught something.." he said and slowly moved his hands forward towards me.

"Cotton candy" I said so loud and he laughed.

He handed me and I took it without any hesitation. He know that I become a kid whenever I see a cotton candy and he didn't mind that.

I started eating it and forgot where I was. He was staring me with a smile on his face and I didn't even looked at him once. It was huge.

I offered him but he just shook his head and kept smiling resting his face on his hand and arm folded on the table.

Emerson's POV

Has someone ever looked beautiful while eating a cotton candy?

Then how can she look like a goddess eating that thing.

The moment was so beautiful that I wanted to stay like this forever and stare her. I forgot where we are and who I am. I just loved watching her like this.

"Umm.. Mr. Emerson.. your phone is ringing." she said waving her hand Infront of my face and I got back into my senses.

"Yeah.. " I picked up the call. It was Dad.

"Hey Dad what's up?"

"Where are you?" he asked.

"Office.  Why?"

"Please come home.. I want to talk to you" he said

"Is everything all right?"

"You come home .. I'll tell you." he seemed worried.

"I'll be there."

I placed the phone back in my pocket and got up.

"Is everything fine?" she asked.

"Don't know.. he wants me home. I have to leave. I'll see you tomorrow." I said walking out and she nodded.

I jumped into the car and drove fast. I just hope everything is fine.

As soon as I reached home I ran inside and heard them laughing.

"Dad!"

He looked at me.

"Ah.. here you are son. Look who's here." he said pulling me towards the rest.

"Nia!" I was shocked to see her. She ran into my arms and I hugged her back.

"How are you ? " I asked her.

"I am fine.. I missed you." she said.

"I missed you too." I smiled releasing her.

I went towards his father Mr. Jones and her mother Mrs. Jones.

They both greeted me with a hug.

"You scared me dad.. " I said and everyone laughed.

Nia is my old friend. Actually we were friends even before we were born.

Mr. Jones and Dad were best friends so we too grew up to be close friends.

They went to Mexico few years back and our contacts decreased since then. They were here on a holiday and I was happy to see her after such a long time.

"So? For how much time you are here?" I asked. She was still holding my arms.

"Do you want me to leave already?"

"Just asking idiot." I said poking her cheek.

"A month may be. " she said.

"Shit. How will I survive till that time" I said and she slapped my arm.