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Emily Thompson 

"Miss, we're here" I heard the driver's voice say. 

 Passing him a small smile, I paid him and tip him extra before hopping out of his car. That's because I'm extremely happy. 

It's going to be my boyfriend and I, 3rd anniversary tomorrow so, I decided to pay him a surprise visit.  

He had no idea I will be coming from New York to Manhattan to surprise him. Call me crazy for risking my life because of a guy but, when you fall in love someday, you'll understand me.  

3 years relationship isn't that easy, especially these days when relationships and marriages crash very easily.  

I'm glad, I'm still able to keep mine and both faithful to each other.  

My name was Emily Jackson but now bearing Emily Thompson.  

It was a happy family for my real parents and I until they had an accident when I was 12, that was thirteen years ago. They both died at that spot.  

I was devasted, thinking the whole world has come to an end until my best friend, Jessica's parents decide to adopt me legally as their daughter.  

I was treated like a real daughter, more like a little princess since the very day I set foot into that beautiful family. I never regretted once being part of the most prestigious and influential family in the country. I will forever be grateful to them for taking me in.  

I smiled again happily as I stood in front of the Mavis hotel, in Manhattan.  

Just before I could grab my bag and the gift box I planned on giving to my boyfriend Xavier, my phone begin to ring.  

"Hey Brandon" I said excitedly the moment I answered his call.  

Brandon is my elder brother, I mean, I consider him my brother as I'm already part of the family too, right?  

Our family consists of mom, dad, Brandon, Janet, who's immediate after Brandon, Jessica who used to be my best friend but is now a sister and lastly, me. 

"Where are you?" He sound pissed. 

"Manhattan" I answered truthfully. For him to sound that way, means, he knows where I already am.  

It won't do me good to lie.  

Brandon has always been this sweet, protective, and caring brother but sometimes, he acts annoying.  

He's always protective and possessive. 

"To see that bastard again?" He cursed, making me roll my eyes at his comment. 

 "He's not a bastard, Brandon. He has a name. Plus, it's going to be our anniversary tomorrow" I whined.  

He never liked Xavier one bit. In fact, he loathes him. Always complain about him and tell me he doesn't love me but only uses me. 

I know, why he kept saying that though. I was the reason Xavier got this far. He got a well-paid job, all thanks to me. 

If truly, he has been taking advantage of my feelings then, he would have broken up with me a long time ago, especially after getting the biggest paid job in the country.   

There isn't a way he would have been with me for this long.  

"After tomorrow, come back home. I don't want you spending another night over there" he said.  

"No, I'm spending at least 2 weeks with him. Besides, Dad gave me his permission" I pout even though he can't see me.  

"Don't make me cut your credit card, Emily!" He threatened.  

"But I-" 

"It's Fred's wedding tomorrow, you have to be there"  

Fred is one of his friends, not a best friend but just a friend. I see no reason why I have to be there and why he's forcing me this badly.  

"I don't have to attend his wedding! You're not the one getting married, Brandon!" I complained.  

"Be there tomorrow. Don't make me do the unimaginable...." he threatened and end the call.  

I hissed and picked up my luggage before walking into the hotel.  

I tried calling Xavier but he isn't answering.  

Strange. 

That's unlike him. He always picks up my calls at the first ring, don't know what went wrong today.  

Trying his number again for the second time yet, he didn't pick up.  

My eyes wandered around if I would get a glimpse of him as he was not answering his calls but, my eyes almost popped out of its socket with the view in front of me.  

Sonia?! 

My heart begins to beat fastly. 

What's she doing here? 

Sonia is my best friend. I've been friends with her and Jessica since grade school. We are like three musketeers! 

In fact, we spoke on the phone this morning and she told me she will be staying with her grandma in Paris for two weeks.  

Is this, her grandmother's house? Is this, her so-called Paris? 

My eyes followed her as she continues to speak with someone over the phone. She looks so happy.  

She stood in front of the lift, still with the phone in her ear. The lift opens, showing Xavier's face and......  My goodness! 

They just kissed!!! 

The gift box in my hand fell and I don't even care about that right now. I was waiting for them to stop lip-locking but they won't. They keep kissing as they entered the lift together.  

Before it could close, I ran as fastly as I could and placed my hand in between, stopping it from closing.  

They both saw me and Xavier's eyes widened in horror. "Em... Emily?!!!"  

He looked scared.  

Well, I still can't say but this bitch right here didn't look remorseful one bit for her action. 

Did she not realize I just caught her with my boyfriend? 

"How are you here?" She asked in a bitchy and nonchalant tone.  

The fact that she looks so calm and unbothered right now is making me boil in anger from within but, I'm trying so hard to control myself from bursting out. 

"Is that question for me or, should it be directed to you? Is this your grandmother's house? Is this the Paris you told me you'll be going to?" I question back in a cold tone.  

She rolled her eyes and I walked in the lift with them. The atmosphere all of a sudden becomes dry and awkward.  

Well... I believe that's for Xavier because, as for Sonia, she looks too relaxed for my liking.  

"For how long has this been going on behind my back?" I asked, going straight to the point.  

"2 years and two months" Sonia answered bluntly again.  

"Sonia please..." Xavier tried to warn her from speaking.  

After 10 months of saying yes to being his girlfriend?!  I can't believe this has been going on right under my nose.  

"Why are you stopping me from speaking? Besides, you never liked her. You've been with her only because of her connections. And now, you have secured the biggest position in this company, you don't need her anymore" My chest struck with pain as she said that.  

Brandon has always been right about this dirty pig Xavier! 

"Em... Emily, I... It's not what-" 

"Congratulations to you both. And you Xavier, we're done! It's over between us!" 

"Emily, we can talk about this okay? We can ta-" 

"You, Sonia is one of the best friends I've ever come across with." I turned to her and land a hot slap across her face, taking her off guard. "You must have taken me for a fool all these years " I added, with a fake smile plastered on my face.  

"Emily, let's talk about this okay? You need to know that-" 

"Stop making her feel that important, Xavier. Just tell her we're expecting our first child already. She needs to know her boundary now" she cut him off and hissed. 

"What?!!" 

"Yes! You heard me right. I'm pregnant with his child"  

I looked deep into her eyes and all I could see right now is anger and hatred. I can't believe, I used to consider her my best friend.  

She was an enemy in disguise. 

I have always loved her and, this is what she repays me with after everything I've done for her.- I thought. At the same time, the lift opened.  

Xavier was hesitant to go out but I motioned them to leave.  

It's still surprising that I'm this calm about the whole thing. The Emily I know would have caused a ruckus but, why am I still this calm? Why am I not bothered? I'm hurt but I can't find myself crying.  

Why? 

Before Sonia could step out of the lift, I pushed her hard from the back and she ends up falling roughly on the floor.  

She was groaning in pain on the floor but I don't care! 

"I pray she dies!"