The Contract

C H A P T E R T W E N T Y-T H R E E

Edited**

Emily's Pov
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[2 WEEKS LATER]

My feet were getting better but it wasn't fully healed as yet and I was beginning to feel bored with being home all the time.

Xavier hasn't gone back to work ever since I was hurt by my dad but I had found out that he's working from home since I sometimes overhear his calls.

He's been acting very weird every since I got hurt. He acts as he cares but I'm not sure if it's real or an act. Maybe he's just scared that his parents will be angry at him like he said. I've decided to act polite to him since he's doing it to me but I'm not getting to close to him.

Anyways, I was currently sitting on the couch doing absolutely nothing while Xavier was busy typing on his computers and taking calls.

I'm beginning to feel homesick and think I'll die if I don't feel the sun shining on me or see the beautiful nature outside.

"Xavier?"I called out after he was done taking a call.

"Yeah" he replied with his eye still fixed on his computer screen.

"Can you take me somewhere later?" I asked hoping he'll say yes. Instead, he looked at me and sigh.

"You know you're---''

"I know but I think I'm gonna die if I don't see the light outside. We don't have to go anywhere expensive too." I said with puppy eyes.

"Emily..." he sigh.

"Come on. Okay, I'll buy you something if you take---"

"I don't need your money, Emily." He cut me off.

"Okay, then can you take me somewhere. Please!!" I begged and he sighs in defeat after a few minutes.

"Fine but I'm not going anywhere where you'll have to walk around," he said and I nodded my head happily.

"That's fine with me. I don't care where you take me, just take me somewhere that's not in here" I said got up.

"Okay. Then go get dress" he said to me and I screamed out in excitement before I walked to the stairs.

"Be careful" Xavier's voice popped up from behind me as he helped me us the stairs.

"Thank you," I said and dug into my closet for something to wear.

"And wear something that won't make men stare at you in public," he said and I rolled my eyes at him.

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Xavier's Pov.

I sat on the bed and waited for her to be done. I can't just say no to her. She came out minutes later in jeans and a sweater. It's funny how she can look good in anything.

Sigh! I hope the men don't stare or I'll poke their eyes balls out!

"come on," I said and helped her down the stairs. We grabbed our jackets since it wasn't that cold outside and I walked her to my car.

I helped her in my car and drove off.

"Can we go to Central Park?" She asked. Her voice filled with excitement as she looked out the window. We were on the road for 20 minutes now.

"I told you we're not going---"

"I know but we won't actually be walking. We'll only be looking at people skating on the ice" she said and I sigh.

Why is it so hard to disagree with her?

".......fine." I hesitantly spoke and pulled up at central park. I helped her out and we walked to the ice skating rink where we watched kids, adults, and elders skate.

"Here. Take a picture of me" she said and placed her phone on my hands.

She stood beside a person dressed in costume. "Can I have a picture with you?" She asked the person dressed in a costume.

"Sure," it said. Its voice sounded masculine.

She wrapped her hands around it and smile happily at the camera as the guy dressed in the costume return her hug.

Taking a few pictures with her, we watched as people skate and later left.

We were in the car heading back home when Emily spotted a Starbucks café. "Can I get a drink?" She asked as she pointed to Starbucks café.

"Okay," I said a pulled up at the café. As we entered the cafe many eyes were on us and whispering could be heard from customers and employees. Ignoring their stares, I placed my hands on Emily's back guiding her to the counter.

"Good evening, how may I help you?" One of the employees politely asked.

"Can I have a Caramel Frappuccino and white chocolate mocha," I ordered after I asked Emily what she would like.

I told her to go and wait for me on one of the seats while I stood in line and waited for the stuff we ordered.

After a long time, they were finally back with our drink and I paid before walking towards Emily. I was surprised when I saw a guy trying to talk to her but she ignored him.

Our eyes met and she quickly got up and walked towards me. "Who is that?" I asked and looked to see where the guy went but he disappeared.

"Oh, just an old friend" she replied and I handed her a drink before we entered the car and went home.

Emily's Pov

"Why don't you got and waited for me over there on one of the seats while I wait for the drinks?" Xavier offered and I nodded before taking a seat.

My feet are killing me!

My eyes scanned the room and then it met with someone who I thought I won't see. Not in here.

"Emily" he called my name as he walked towards me. I was still burning with hatred towards him.

"Emily" he called my name again and I snapped my head to him. "What Mark?"

"What are you doing here?" He asked and I fold your arms at him. "Can't I be here?" I asked and he sigh.

"I get it. You're angry at me. As I said I'm sorry--"

"I don't want to hear your bullshit, Mark. Leave me alone" I snapped at him and saw him amused at my sudden outburst.

"How are you making out? I heard you went to Italy." He said and I ignored him.

Where is Xavier? I don't want to be around this guy.

"I'm doing quite fine now. Rena helped me with a job. I now work at a very high paying company. I make 1000 every month" he said and I rolled my eyes at him and mumbled "Oh please"

Does he think that'll impress me? That I'll regret I ever did all that I did? That I'll want him back even though he was the one that did wrong? I'm not a gold digger!

'Oh honey, She's married to a guy that makes millions every hour. You're nothing compare to him' My conscious said and I couldn't help but laugh.

"So are you're proud of me?" He asked with a smile on his face and I rolled my eyes at me again.

"Leave me alone Mark," I said in an angry voice. I looked around the room searching for Xavier. Then my eyes met with his. Sighing in relief, I got up and ignore Mark as I walked towards him.

"Who is that?" Xavier asked as I stood in front of him.

"Oh, just an old friend" I responded and he handed me a drink before we left for home.

All of my happiness disappeared after my encounter with Mark. The only image that was in my head was Mark and Rean.....kissing.

Jerk!

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