Chapter 5: Reflections in Crimson

Jonathan sat in the dimly lit room of his lavish penthouse, a crystal glass clutched in his hand. The deep red liquid swirled within, casting an eerie glow against his face as he contemplated the events of the day. Emma's words echoed in his mind, her accusation lingering like an unwelcome guest.

Her audacity had struck a nerve, unsettling the carefully constructed walls he had built around himself. He prided himself on his composed demeanor, his ability to keep others at arm's length. But Emma's unwavering confrontation had chipped away at that facade, exposing a crack in his armor.

As he took a sip of the crimson liquid, its bitter taste mirroring the turmoil within, Jonathan couldn't deny the unsettling effect Emma had on him. She was different, a force to be reckoned with, unafraid to challenge him in ways others wouldn't dare.

From the first day he set his eyes on her, he knew she was the one but he couldn't imagine himself with a mere human and a measly one at that. Ever since they collided that day he had been trying his best to avoid her but each time he did, he ended up running into her again.

The amber glow from the city below cast a haunting reflection in his eyes as he pondered the truth behind her accusations. He had long buried his previous name, the memories tied to it, and the weight it carried. But the rumors had persisted, dancing in the shadows and whispering their secrets to those who cared to listen.

Was it possible that Emma had stumbled upon a fragment of his buried past? Could she have unraveled the carefully constructed facade that shielded his true identity from the world? Or did she realize that he's her second half? The thought both intrigued and unsettled him.

In the solitude of his penthouse, surrounded by opulence and secrecy, Jonathan found himself wrestling with conflicting emotions. Should he address Emma's accusations directly or continue to maintain his enigmatic presence, keeping the truth hidden from prying eyes?

As the liquid in his glass dwindled, so did his resolve. The time had come to make a decision, a choice that would determine the course of their intertwined destinies. Emma had awoken something within him, a desire to confront his past and perhaps, find solace in the truth.

With a determined glint in his eyes, Jonathan set down the glass, his mind made up. The shadows whispered their secrets, and he was ready to face the echoes of his former self.

echoes of his former self. But he wasn't ready to be wrapped on the finger of any woman most especially that lady.

But come to think of it, he doesn't even know her name. Going into the study room, he grabbed his laptop and went to the employee's profile website and started his search.

Name: Emma Bennett

Department: Planning Department

Age: 23 Years Old

Status: Single

Home Address: 245 Manhattan Street

Phone number: 010-256-073

Employment Year: Newly Employed

As he read her info, he was intrigued by her attitude lately, she's not even up to two-third of his age and she hasn't even been up to a year in the company. No wonder she isn't scared of him.

Leaving the study room he went to complete other work before calling it a night.