EMILY POINT OF VIEW.
When my Dad told me he would be employing another driver, because I sack the last driver two days ago I was so mad. Because I don't need a driver, I don't need to have a male driver, and if at all I want a driver, I prefer a female as my driver.
I also promise my father that if he employ another driver I would sack the driver, and also make him suffer. My family think I have suddenly become heartless, cold, uncaring and unapproachable, but they don't know what I've been through. They haven't lived my life yet. They were worried to know what happened to their once caring and understanding daughter.
Well they don't have to know what happened to me that make me like this, if I told them what happened, would they even believe me? Won't they think it's my fault it happened? It's almost laughable. They weren't there when I needed them most, they are always after their business and social status. When everything fell apart, they were too busy to see what was happening to me. Or maybe they just didn't care.
The truth is, I don't owe anyone an explanation. Especially not to people who are more concerned with maintaining appearances than with my well-being. They'd probably think I was exaggerating or, worse, that it was my fault. That's how it always goes, doesn't it? Blame the victim.
I shake off the thought. It's too early for this. Besides, I've got bigger problems to deal with like figuring out how to make this new driver quit. Because he's going to, one way or another. I can't let another man get close, not after what happened. I don't even need any man around my life now, either a driver, cook, or even in my office, I prefer employing a female, for reasons best know to me.
I quickly wipe the tears that threaten to drop from my eyes so quickly, I can't be vulnerable. I think I just need to rest. I check the time on my phone I was it was 5PM already, which means it time to close. I stood up already except the new driver to me here, to my utmost surprise he wasn't here yet.
Why the fuck, did he take long to come? I emphasis on 5PM, when he was about to leave, don't he know I cherish punctuality alot? I pulled my phone from my bag calling him, but he didn't respond, I send him serveral messages still no reply.
I began to fume, knowing this won't end well for him. By 5:10 PM, he wasn't still here yet . How dare he make me wait? I stood outside, my hands clenched into fists, feeling every eye on me. I don't like being kept waiting, and I certainly don't like being disrespected. This was just another reason why I don't trust men they're unreliable, careless, and they never take responsibility for their actions.
Finally, Adrian showed up, looking disheveled and breathless, like he'd just rolled out of bed. The sight of him add to my anger. He rushed out of the car, looking flustered and guilty. Good. He should feel guilty. But guilt isn't enough. I needed to make it clear that this kind of behavior is unacceptable.
"I'm so sor... " he started to apologize, but I cut him off with a hard slap to his face. Immediately my hand landed on his face he head swayed to the left, I saw he lone tear drop from his eyes, but he wipe that off immediately.
By the time he raise his head to look at me, his face and eyes were already blood shot red, which made me happy, because he deserve that.
"Didn't I made it clear enough that I hate to be left waiting, and I cherish punctuality more than anything?" I yelled angrily. "This job is not a joke! Do you even understand what punctuality means? Or do you just not care?"
I watched him struggle to maintain his steeze and composure, his clenched his jaw tightly as if trying to suppress his emotions.
"Now get me the fuck out of here." I yelled still angry at him. He nods, avoiding eye contact, and moves to open the car door for me. I slide into the backseat still feeling frustrated at what happen just minutes ago.
How dare he make me wait and then show up looking like a mess? This is just the beginning. If he thinks this slap was bad, he has no idea what's coming. I'll make sure he understands that he doesn't deserve this job or the right to be around me. I don't need anyone, especially not someone as pathetic as him.
The drive home was silent as a graveyard, none of say anything to each other, is not like there is anything to be said about. The only sound was the faint hum of the car engine.
After like an hour later we got home. Immediately I got home, I came out of the car without waiting for Adrian to open my side of the door. To my utmost surprise as soon as I open the door, I was greeted by my father, mother, Ashley and Elena. They were all sitted in the living room.
At that moment I could tell they had been waiting for me. I felt more annoyed that I was already. What now? Did they have another lecture prepared for me?
"Emily, we need to talk," my father said, his voice serious but gentle. He gestured for me to sit down, but I stayed standing, crossing my arms defensively.
I was about to ignore them and walk into my room, when I heard Ashley gasp and screamed. I stay rooted on they spot, and began to panic.
Yes, even though I don't really like my parent, I love my siblings so much. "What happen Ashley?" I asked worriedly, but she ignored me standing up and walking to Adrian direction. I have even forgotten that he followed me inside.
"Oh my God! Adrian, what happen to your face? Why did he look red and bruised?" Ashley asked, looking worried. I don't get why she's worried about him, he doesn't deserve that from her.
Adrian looked at me, but I glared at him. He kept his head down in shame. "Is nothing ma'am" Adrian replied.
"Common, Adrian, tell us what happened to you?" My father chipped in urging him to talk.
He finally race his head up. "I was hitted by Emily." He replied. Right now all my family eyes were on me glaring hard at me, including Elena, my youngest sister.
ADRIAN POINT OF VIEW"I was hitted by Emily." I replied.I hesitated before answering, but their piercing gazes made it clear that avoiding the truth wasn’t an option. I didn’t want to stir up more trouble, especially with Emily glaring daggers at me, but I also didn’t want to lie to the people who were sitting in front of me. The truth had a way of catching up, no matter how hard you tried to bury it.Mr. Ashton’s expression darkened as he glanced between me and his daughter. "Emily," he began, looking shocked and disappointed at the same time, "is this true?"Emily crossed her arm, standing straight as if daring anyone to challenge her. She didn’t bother denying it, her silence was enough of an answer. Instead, she rolled her eyes and looked away, clearly annoyed at being put on the spot. It was like she was daring me to say more, but I kept my mouth shut."Why?" Mrs. Ashton asked, her voice was softer, and filled with motherly concern. "What happened?"Emily's eyes flashed with an
ADRIAN POINT OF VIEWSeeing Mr Ashton made my heart race faster than usual. The tension in the air was thick. I felt like a deer caught in the headlights, unable to move or speak. This wasn’t how I wanted the night to end."Adrian," Mr. Ashton said, his voice calm but filled with disappointment. "What’s going on here?"I tried to speak, but nothing came out. My mind was racing, trying to think of what to say. Before I could answer, Emily stepped forward, glaring at me."I’ll tell you what’s going on," Emily snapped. "Adrian here decided to take my sister out for a little joyride while he’s supposed to be working. Isn’t that right, Adrian? He threw his professionalism away without thinking twice." Emily said.I flinched at her accusation. Ashley’s hand tightened around my arm, but I gently pulled away, not wanting to drag her into this. This was my problem, and I had to face it."Mr. Ashton, I....""I told him to take me out," Ashley interrupted, her voice firm. "This was my idea, not
ADRIAN POINT OF VIEWI hurried back to the car, my heart pounding. I couldn’t stop thinking about the look on Emily’s face when she saw me outside her office. Her face was filled with fear and with anger. What was she hiding? And who was that man with her? I thought deeply. Something didn’t feel right.I got into the driver’s seat, gripping the steering wheel as I tried to calm down. Emily had made it clear that I wasn't supposed to pry into her business, I don't know what to expect from her now. As I sat there, waiting for Emily to return, my mind was filled with different thoughts. What was she handling? And why did she seem so scared? I’d never seen her like that before. Emily was always in control, always the one with the power in every situation. But at that moment, she looked vulnerable. The thought unsettled me more than I cared to admit.A few minutes later, Emily walked out of the building. She walked briskly to the car, not meeting my eyes as she slid into the backseat. The
ADRIAN POINT OF VIEW I kept my cool and pretended nothing had happened. After a few moments, the doctor came back, and he told us Mrs. Ashton was okay that she had fainted from shock. All the children looked relieved. I turned to Emily, but she glared at me angrily.After a few minutes, Emily came to where I was seated, making my heart beat loudly. I didn’t know what to expect from her."Liam, meet me outside now," she said harshly, which annoyed me a bit. She was commanding me like one of her kids, but there was nothing I could do about it.Mr. Ashton and Ashley gave us both an odd look but decided to stay quiet. I’m sure even Emily’s father fears her because of her bipolar and unpredictable nature."Sure, Miss Ashton." I immediately stood up and went outside to wait for her. I didn’t want to get on her nerves or be on her bad side.After about two minutes, Emily came to where I was standing. She looked at me for a long time, staring deeply as if she were trying to see through my so
ADRIAN POINT OF VIEW After Emily left, I stood there, my face still stinging from her slap. But I couldn’t show it. I had to stay calm, keep my cool, no matter how hard it was.As I walked back to my car, I remembered my father’s words, the ones that led me to start working as a driver. I could still hear them ringing in my head."Prove yourself, Adrian Vaughn, or you’ll lose everything. Everything you ever dreamed of having."Those words stuck with me to this day. And now, here I was, working as a driver, being treated like I didn’t matter. But no matter what happen I have to endure, because I have to prove myself to my father, that I was ready to take over.I took a deep breath, trying to calm down. I couldn’t let Emily get to me, even though she seemed determined to frustrate me so I’d quit. My phone buzzed in my pocket, pulling me out of my thoughts. I took it out, expecting another warning or some bad news. But it was just a regular notification, nothing special. Still, it remi
ADRIAN POINT OF VIEW. Standing at the entrance of the waiting room, my heart almost stopped. There she was Sandra, my ex-girlfriend, giving me that same smirk I knew too well. My day was already a mess, and now it was about to get worse. But what really shocked me was seeing her here, of all places.What the hell was she doing here?"Adrian," Sandra said, dragging out my name like it was some kind of joke. Her eyes scanned me up and down, taking in my uniform, my posture, and then, she burst out laughing out loud like a maniac. "Wow. Never thought I’d see the day when Adrian Vaughn would be reduced to a chauffeur."My jaw clenched, she didn't know the whole story, neither did she know anything about me. When we were dating, she didn't even care to know anything about me. Now I'm not going to let her ruin everything I have work for, not even this time. " what are you doing here Sandra?" I asked keeping my voice calm, even though deep down I was filled with rage.She grinned, clearly e
ADRIAN POINT OF VIEW The phone rang three times before he answered. It always rang three times. Never more, never less. My father was predictable like that."Adrian," his voice was calm, but it carried some kind of authority, which scare me till today. Because one wrong move, and you’re done for. But this was no time to fear or hesitate"I assume this is urgent?" I took a deep breath. Talking to him was never easy, but I had no choice this time."It’s Sandra," I started, keeping my tone calm, because he always love that. "She’s here. She’s friends with Emily Ashton." There was a pause. My father never liked surprises, and this was a big one."And she knows about you?" he asked, calmly which sounds strange to me. "She knows everything," I replied, my grip tightening on the phone. "She’s threatening to expose me. If she tells Emily or her family who I really am, it’s over. Everything we’ve worked for... gone."There was a pause. I knew my father well enough to know what came next, an
ADRIAN POINT OF VIEWI began pacing around the room, thinking of what to say, in other to make Sandra come here without saying no. After some minutes I dialed Sandra’s number,She picked up on the second ring, almost as if she had been waiting for my call."Adrian, what do you want?" she asked, her voice sounding cooler than normal."I need to talk to you. I’ve got something you’ll like. Something important." I said, lowly checking around to make sure no one was there. Sandra was silent at the other end of the phone, and I could almost picture her glaring at me, trying to figure out what I was actually up to."And what could the great Adrian possibly have that I’d be interested in ?" she finally asked, after some minutes of silence. "It’s about the Ashtons. I know you want to bring them down, right? You’ve been looking for some documents that could ruin them, but you’re missing something, something you could actually use to your advantage to get what you want." I said, casually. She