Chapter 16

One week later

Jennifer's POV

"Let me go. Please"

"No" he said.

"I've work to do Emerson"

"No" he said.

"You are too stubborn Emerson" I said trying to free myself from his hold but his arms were tightly hugging me and his head resting on my shoulder.

"Mr Hemsworth.. when did you come here?" I said and he got up in shock

"Dad!" he said but there wasn't anyone.

I laughed at him and he glared at me.

"You will have to pay for this babe" he said coming near me and I ran out of his office.

This has become a routine now. He calls me in his cabin frequently and pulls me in his laps. He keep kissing me and doesn't let me work.

We are getting closer and growing stronger. And I....love it.

I stayed in my cabin and tried to concentrate on my work but I thought about nothing but him.

I think I'm falling in love with him. Yep .. that arrogant pervert playboy CEO. A person who has thousands of shades and still many undiscovered. But I'm afraid. I'm afraid of falling in love.. again. I'm tired and I don't think I would be able to handle another heartbreak. I haven't heard from Nia since that day. I even asked Emerson about her but he make me quiet by saying that he doesn't want to talk about any third person whenever we are together.

I went to Emerson's office.

"Emerson. I need your signatures here." I said handing him the file. He was busy with some work. He took the file from me and went through it.

"Babe coffee.." he said.

"Oh.. I forgot. I'll be back"

And yeah.. he has given me the duty to bring him his coffee.. may be another reason to spend some more time together.

I came back with his coffee and he was still going through the papers. He looked confused.

"Here' s your coffee."

"Thanks!" he said and took a sip.

"Is everything fine Emerson?" I asked him as he looked a lil disappointed.

"Yeah.. " he said. Signed the papers and gave me back.

I took them back and turned to leave.

"Don't Forget about the lunch date" he said.

"Sure!" I smiled back at him and left.

Emerson's POV

One week passed and here I am.. still thinking of some way to talk to her. To tell her who am I. Dad has been asking me everyday if I have talked to her and I just give a no. I don't know how to say that. I am happy. I love being with her. I don't want to loose her. I- I love her.

"I am ready Emerson" i heard Jennifer and came back to reality.

We are going for lunch today.. may be I'll get a chance to talk to her there.

"Just a second" I said closing my laptop and fixing my coat.

"Let's go" I held her hand and we went out to the parking area.

I opened the car door for her and made her sit down. I then helped her with seat belt and went to my seat.

"You treat me like a baby sometimes"

She laughed

"You are my babe" I said smiling.

She blushed and looked away.

We reached the restaurant I chose for today's date. It wasn't very fancy as she doesn't like those. It's a simple restaurant which I know would be loved by her.

I booked a table on the terrace. It was a garden area with flowers everywhere.

"It's beautiful Emerson" she said with a huge smile on her face.

"You like it?" I asked.

"I love it" she said and gave me a kiss on the cheek.

"That's an expensive kiss" I said and she blushed.

I pulled the chair for her and she took her seat.

I sat on mine and ordered wine for us.

"Umm Jenny I want to talk to you .. About something important" I said but she didn't heard. She was busy looking at someone I guess.

I turned towards the direction of her gaze and saw a middle-aged man with a girl who might be in her early teens. They were sitting at the near table and were enjoying ice-cream.

"Missing your Father?" I asked in low voice.

She smiled and nodded.

I remember her saying that her parents were killed by a Mafia group.

I froze then and there. I shouldn't raise this topic now. She's already emotional and missing her parents. If I tell her about my reality... She might feel heartbroken. I'll talk to her later.

"What were you talking about?" she asked smiling.

"I was asking what would you like to have?" I said handing her the menu.

"Let's see.... We should try Japanese today.. what about sushi?"

"Anything you want Babe" I said kissing her hand. She blushed.

We were having our food and I was observing her rather than eating..

"Aren't you going to eat?" she asked pointing towards my plate.

"Umm..yeah!!!"

Jennifer's POV

When I saw that lil girl with her father enjoying, all the old memories flashed Infront of my eyes. I still remember when my mother used to scold me and Dad for making the house dirty and asked us to leave the house. We used to go to the park and then he used to feed me with ice-cream.

"Missing your Father?" Emerson asked and I came back to my senses.

We were eating. Actually I was eating.. he was just staring me . It was creepy.

I asked him to concentrate on his food not on me.

We were enjoying our time and were talking about us mostly.

"Jenny?"he said while eating.

"Hmmm"

"I know I can never take place of that great man in your life.." he said. He was talking about my father.

"But I want to be the second most important man in your life." he said while holding my hands.

Tears were threatening to come out.

"Thanks Emerson" I said sniffing.

He smiled.

After finishing we left the place. As soon as we entered the car, he pulled me closer and claimed my lips. The kiss was rough.. as if he was waiting for this from years.

We parted after a few seconds catching our breath..

And .... My face complexion got red.

"You are too cute when you blush" he said pulling my cheek and I turned away to look out of the window.

He dropped me home as there wasn't much work today. He then left and I went inside.

I changed my office dress into something comfortable and then sat on the couch and switched on the television. My mind was still occupied by Emerson. I was wondering how this man changed. The person who didn't even used to remember the name of the girls he made out with.. is in a relationship and that too with a girl like me who is just opposite of what he used to like. He isn't the same Emerson I knew before. He isn't the playboy billionaire anymore.

The thought of him make me smile every time. I was lost in his thoughts when I heard the doorbell.

"Who could it be at this time?" I went towards the door and opened it.

"Neil!!!" I wasn't expecting him to be here.

He pulled me for a hug and I hugged him back. I then asked him to come inside and he did smiling.

"Have a seat.." I said gesturing him to sit on the couch and he did.

"Shall I get you something?"

"Not really.. just sit I want to talk to you" he said and I sat near him.

"As my date left me that day with some other man... I thought of paying her a visit to see if she really remember me." he said.

"Aww.. don't say that.." I said slightly slapping his shoulder.

"I am really sorry for that day. Everyone was so sudden that I didn't knew what to do or say. I am sorry again."

"It's fine Jennifer. I know my friend.. he's stubborn sometimes." he said and I just smiled in return.

"Tell me.. how shall I make it up to you?" I asked.

"Have lunch with me .. tomorrow" he said.

"Tomorrow..." I was hesitant to answer.. I don't know how would Emerson react to this but.. he's his friend. He won't get mad.. right?

"Okay. We'll have lunch tomorrow.."

"Great.. I'll pick you up then." he said getting up and I nodded.

"I shall leave now." he said and held my hand in his and placed a small kiss.

"See you tomorrow then" he smiled and left.

"I'll have to tell him first about the lunch. He might get mad if I don't" I thought.

Emerson's POV

"I was going to tell her today Dad.. but couldn't. She was lost in her Dad's memories and .. I didn't wanted to break her heart then and there."

"I know son but.. Nia's parents want you and her go to marry soon.. how would I cancel it without any reason."

"Dad I don't want to marry her. I like Jennifer. I think I'm falling in love with her. She has changed me. I'm now a man who wants to be perfect for her and to start a family with her.. I want to get more better for her. I'm becoming what you all wanted me to become and that's only because of her. I want her in my life Dad. After my first heartbreak. I grew to become this.. a man with no heart. But now I'm changed dad. I want to fall in love again. But Only with her."

"Talk to her soon son.. and make sure she accepts you that way. Or I won't let you lock or tie her up with you. You getting me?"

"Yes Dad. Tomorrow definitely I'm gonna tell her." I said

I have to tell you about my true self Babe. I have to tell you that I'm a monster. A monster who has killed people. But only the bad one.

You won't leave me right?

Next day

Jennifer's POV

I haven't seen Emerson since morning. He said he wanted to tell me something very important but he isn't getting time. He's busy with back-to-back meetings and is unavailable. It's time for my lunch with Neil and I have to tell him before going.

"Hey Jennifer" Neil called me.

"Hey Neil.. how are you?"

"Will be perfect when you come.. when shall i pick you up?"

He asked

"Give me five minutes.. I'll meet you in the building's parking." I said and he hung up.

I went to Brenda to ask her about him.

"When will the meeting get over?"

"It might take another hour or two Jennifer" she said..

"Okay.." I said and left. I can't wait more. Neil will be here in a few minutes. I'll text Emerson.

I texted him about my lunch with Neil and went towards the building's parking where he was already waiting for me.

"You are looking nice" he said

"Can someone look nice in office attire?" I said.

"You do" he then gave me a bouquet of roses.

"It's beautiful!" I said accepting it.

He then took me to a fancy restaurant for lunch. Though I'm not very fond of these kind of restaurants but it was a cozy one.

He.. with his gentleman attitude treated me like a princess and I was just laughing at him.

"So.. how are you?" he asked.

"I am fine Neil I told you already." I said sipping my wine.

"I mean how are you with him.. "

"With whom?"

"Emerson of course.. how's my bestie treating you?"

"He is a nice Boss" I said thinking about him. He's a pain in ass but I like him.

"Not as a Boss sweetheart. As your boyfriend."

I was shocked.

"What do you mean?" I asked

"You know already what I mean."

"How did you know?" I asked him

"I know Jenny. The day he left his date for you and dropped you home. And you? You didn't even refused. I understood about you. His and your eyes are the proof." he said and I couldn't answer anything.

"It's okay Jen.. he's a nice guy and he really loves you a lot. I haven't seen him feeling this for someone else before." he said

"I don't know about that but.. yeah I feel the same for him."

I said smiling.

"Congratulations ... I'm really happy for both of you."

"Thanks Neil." I said

"And I'm really fond of you too... You accepted him even though he has secrets.. that's really mature of you "

"I'm sorry . What secrets are you talking about?" I asked having no clue of what he's saying.

"Don't tell me he hasn't told you about the biggest secret of his life.. "

He said shocked.

"What secret Neil?" I was getting worried.

"That he's the boss of the biggest Mafia group.. THE KINGS"

"What?"....