Emma stood in front of the large windows of Susan's boutique. She crossed her arms as she contemplated what steps she should take. She would be commanded by Connor, when Connor found out, that she must search out who the stalker was. On the other hand, she wanted to avoid conflict.
Emma snapped out of her thoughts when Susan tapped her on the shoulder.
" What are you thinking about?" Susan looked curious.
Emma smiled. "Nothing. Just a matter of work."
Susan nodded. "So.. how about you and the big boss?" She raised her eyebrows, teasing Emma.
Emma grimaced. "What?"
"Oh.. come on.. tell me, how far have you come?"
"Not as far as you think, bestie.." Emma shrugged.
" Liar."
" I'm not." Emma said seriously. "What do you think we've done. We just got married last week"
Susan looked at Emma as if to say 'are you crazy'. She sighed. "You know, if I meet a man with a god-like body that can make all women in this world drool, I will immediately attack him without mercy. He must be good in bed. Trust me." Susan gave her a mischievous glance and a naughty smile.
"Hey! He's someone's husband. Don't imagine anything, you pervert girl!" Emma hit Susan on the back of her head.
"Tsk. You guys are only contract marriage. Do whatever works in your favor while there's still time. Don't want to lose a fortune. You heard me." Susan clicked her tongue. She grimaced as she stroked the back of her head.
"Shhh!! Don't be so loud. What if someone heard you? I could die." Emma held her index finger in front of her mouth.
"Tsk. Calm down. I'm not that loud. Besides, all of my workers are busy taking care of Mrs. Miller in the dressing room. I asked them all to help her."
Emma narrowed her eyes. Susan raised her hand. "I swear. if I leak your contract marriage, I will let you marry me to a pig."
"So.."
" So, what?" Emma was confused.
" Okay." Susan sighed wearily. "What do you think of your husband?"
"He is good and really loves children. He is patient. And, you're right, he has a great body." Emma remembered all her interactions with Ashton. A small smile tugged on her lips. "I don't know. I've only known him for a while. Oh.. he likes to tease me." Emma blushed a little.
"Oh.. Teasing." Susan smiled mischievously. "Can you explain how he teased you?"
Emma cleared her throat while blushing. "He had been giving me the signals to do 'that'."
"That? what is 'that'?"
"Oh.. Susan. You know what I mean."
Susan laughed. "God. You're an adult. What's wrong with saying sex. Don't tell me you're still a virgin."
" No." Emma sighed wearily. "I've done it once or twice with my ex. It's just that when I did it I just felt uncomfortable. Later, I never did it again. I'm not as good as you when it comes to sex, okay."
"Tsk. The problem is with your ex not you. If your ex was great, even if you were lying on the bed like a log, he could make you reach the heavens. Simply put, he only wanted his own release." Susan clicked her tongue. "I'm sure your husband will be better than your ex. Try him." Susan said it lightly as if she was just talking about lunch's menu.
Emma was stunned. "Huh? You think it's that easy?"
Susan nodded. "What are you waiting for? Just do it."
"But... but..." Emma stammered doubtfully.
Susan patted Emma's forehead. "Just do it. Have fun while you have the chance. Do you copy?!"
Seeing Emma nod while holding her forehead, Susan said, "Emm, I've always wanted to see you having fun. From the first time I met you, I just knew that your world was always filled with work and Connor. I want you to get to know other things and, of course, another man. I don't want you to be like a frog inside a well. There are other things that can make you feel new that you want to jump out. I want you to feel free and you feel the world is so big. There are so many things you could possibly accomplish. I want you to open your mind and not obsess over what's in front of you. You get what I mean right?"
Emma smiled gently. She knew that Susan wanted her to be happy. "I know. Thank you, San."
" In that case, it's good." Susan smiled widely and winked. "After this, don't forget to taste the big boss."
Emma laughed. Her cheeks flushed. she said, "Ready, Your Majesty." She looked out the window. "Still, I'm not going to jump onto him as soon as he opens our bedroom door, right?"
As she looked down the street outside the Susan's boutique, her smile stiffened and slowly disappeared. Emma noticed a black car parked not far from Susan's boutique. The car looked suspicious. Susan's boutique area was an area where careless parking was prohibited. There was another area to park and the side roads were only for pedestrians. If the officer found out about the car parked in this area, he or she would get a ticket.
"What? So, do you need a romantic atmosphere for sex?"
"San, do you have CCTV facing the street? especially the one facing that area?" Emma pointed at Susan with her gaze.
Seeing Emma's strange behavior, Susan slowly turned to the direction Emma was referring to. "No. However, I know the owner of the jewelry shop where the car was parked. You want me to call him?"
Before Emma answered, the car moved away from Susan's boutique area and then disappeared. Emma and Susan stared intently at the suspicious black car that had disappeared.
"Yeah. Please, call the owner and ask them to send a copy of their CCTV." Emma said.
"What's wrong Em?" Susan frowned.
"Just a stalker." Emma smiled stiffly. "It's okay. I'm not the target."
Susan fell silent. Then, she turned towards her boutique and pointed at Adeline, who was walking towards the two of them, with her chin. "Her?"
Emma nodded.
"Be careful. If anything happens, call me." Susan patted Emma's arm.
Emma nodded. She smiled at Adeline who stopped in front of them. "How's the dress? Is there anything that fits?"
"Yeah." Adeline nodded. She looked at Susan. "Susan, you're amazing. The dress is beautiful." Adeline smiled happily.
"Thanks. Have you looked for a tuxedo for Connor, Del?"
"Of course. I've also chosen a tie that suits him." Adeline nodded. "So.. Could we go back to the restaurant now, Emm?"
" Yes, of course." Emma nodded. " We go first, San. Thanks for the dress."
" You're welcome, beloved customers." Susan waved her hand as she ushered them out of the boutique.
Emma drove her car out of the boutique parking lot. They turned right at the crossroads to Adeline's restaurant. On the way, Emma glanced in the rearview mirrors. From behind, a black car was seen following their car. When they stopped at a red light, Emma watched the black car stop not far from her.
"Adel, can we stop by the dessert shop for a bit? It just happens to be nearby."
" Of course." Adeline nodded. She didn't suspect someone was following them behind.
Emma smiled. " Thanks." She turned on the car's turn signal to the left.
When the green traffic light blinked, Emma drove to her favorite dessert shop, Le Madre.
Arriving at Le Madre, Emma immediately headed into the shop. After selecting some cakes to take home, Emma paid. Emma deliberately ordered a lot of cakes so that she could wait a long time in the shop. While waiting for the cake to be wrapped, Emma sat by the shop window and surveyed her surroundings. Her guess was right. The black car that had been following them was now parked not far from Le Madre.
"You saw it too?" Adeline asked suddenly.
"Yeah. I thought you didn't notice?" Emma smiled a little.
"I've seen it since the intersection. It's better to just take me to the restaurant. After that, I'll ask Connor to pick me up. You just go back to the office, Emm" Adeline suggested.
After a moment of silence, Emma agreed. " Okay."
After exiting Le Madre, Emma drove back to Adeline's restaurant.