Chapter 17 (TO MY DEAR EMILY)

Chapter 17 (TO MY DEAR EMILY)

“Miss Emily,” he smiled at her. “Where’s Harry?” She looked outside the house. “Oh, my Boss is in a meeting and he wants me to deliver this to you.” He handed her two shopping bags.

“I thought he was coming.” She lowered her head sadly. “So sorry about that. Mr. Harry said I should apologize on his behalf,” Ron smiled at her. “It’s okay,” she smiled and went inside.

“The document please. Hope you’ve signed it?” he asked her and she nodded her head. “Please wait for me here, I’ll bring it.” She went to her room looking so sad. That wasn’t how she expected, she thought he was coming but he Disappointed her.

“Here.” She hand over the document to him. “Uhm… okay.” He closed it after checking her signature. “What’s next?” she asked him. “The next thing…” He hesitated for a moment. “You would be moving in to his house in the next few days.”

“What about the marriage?” she asked Surprisingly. “You’ve already signed the marriage form,” he said and she nodded her head. “Oh that. But I think we should have a court wedding or…” He interrupted her.

“No need for that. Mr. Harry is a busy person and he won’t have time for such. The only thing is, he loves you and you love him. And there’s a child between you too.” Emily agreed with him.

“You are right,” she smiled. Ron was surprised, he thought she was going to argue with him about it but she just fell for his words. “How old are you miss Emily?” he asked because he was surprised by her action.

“25,” she said with a grin on her face. “Oh I see. Please get ready to love out anytime. Mr. Harry might want you to come home tomorrow or the next. He’s so eager to have you and Jeff in his house,” he smiled.

“Really? I’m so happy. My regards to him when you return.” “I’ll tell him. And that bag.” He pointed to the two bags he gave her earlier. “That one is for you and the other one for Miss Belle,” he said.

“Alright, thank you.” She walked him to the door and locked it after he was gone. “Wow!” She exclaimed, sitting down on the sofa. She picked up the bag meant for her and when she opened it, her face lit up.

“Oh my God.” She covered her mouth. Inside the bag, there was a rose, a ring in a box, a love card and chocolate in a heart shaped box. “It’s not even Valentine’s day.” She brought out the card.

’ to my dear Emily, I LOVE YOU' she read it aloud and covered her mouth again. “He loves me so much. I love you too Harry.” She kissed the card and hugged it tightly.

She went back to the kitchen after putting the bags in the room. She was still in the kitchen when Belle knocked on the door.

Emily came out eating an ice cream, she opened the door with one hand and Belle entered.

“You are back early today.” She licked the spoon. “Yes, I’m so tired.” She collapsed on the sofa and sighed deeply. “Hey, I saw Harry’s car driving away when I came down from the bus.” She sat upright.

“Oh that,” Emily smiled. “What did you tell him when he came? You told him you are not interested in him right?” she asked. “He didn’t come. It was Ron,” she said.

“What brought him?” Belle asked and Emily smiled again. “I’ll be right back.” She went to her room and came back with the two bags. “What’s that?” Belle asked.

“Take, this is for you. From Harry.” She handed her the bag. Belle looked inside it and raised a brow. “I don’t like chocolate cookies.” She looked at Emily.

“Oh I’ll take that. Look at this, what he got for me.” She handed her own bag to Belle. “What’s these?” Belle looked inside the bag. “Flower, ring, love card and…”

“I’m not blind,” Belle interrupted her. “And look, the card was specially made for me,” Emily said excitedly. Belle dropped the bag on the floor and scoffed.

“Emily, are you kidding me?” Emily was confused by her sudden change of expression. “No, why?” she asked. “Emily, are you trying to tell me that you ignore what I said to you?” she asked again.

“Belle, this isn’t what you think. This isn’t the way you think it is. Harry loves me, he won’t hurt me. And he wants me to move back to his place.” Belle laughed angrily.

“Can you just hear yourself? You are moving in to the house of a man who haven’t marry you?” She Sneered. “Belle, we already got Jeff and I don’t think it’s necessary. I’ve already agreed to be his wife and you can’t stop that. I’ve suffered enough already. My life was decided for me but now I have the freedom and the right to decide what I want for myself.”

“What’s your point exactly?” Belle asked. “I think you are jealous of me,” Emily blurted. “Jealous of you?” She burst in to laughter. “Yes, if you are not jealous of me, allow me do what I want to do!” she snapped at Belle.

“I can’t believe this is coming from you, Emily. After all I’ve done for you? I only want the best for you but…” Emily cut her off. “No, you only want the best for yourself! I’m sure you won’t reject Harry if it was you he proposed to. Why can’t you leave me alone? It’s my life for goodness sake!”