His Shortcake

Chapter 51

Tamara Ramirez

"So, when do you plan to actually have your wedding?" Artemis asked as drinks were placed on the table. 

I quickly thanked Tianna before answering Artemis' question. "Probably after the verdict has been announced. It shouldn't be long since all evidence are clearly pointing to them."

"Dad said Amelia might not get a guilty sentence for your kidnapping case." Apollo said as he sat across from me with Artemis beside him. 

I shrugged my shoulders. "That's okay. She is still going to rot in jail for what she did to Mom."

"At least the media people camping out of your house has lessen." Artemis said, taking note of a much easier access to the house. It's the first time they were able to come over without Emil having to hire a few other bodyguards to help them get inside. "Anyway, are you sure about this online class for the next semester? Things would have calmed down by then."

The truth is, I needed to be more hands-on in running the company. Without Alec as the CEO, the company will surely have a lot of problems in the future. Despite the fact that Dad has decided to take over the said position until further notice, he has also voiced the fact that he didn't want to do such job any longer than he has too. I don't want to burden Dad as he has already done a lot these past few years.

I wanted Alec to continue as the CEO but he has refused my requests time and time again. I didn't want to push on the idea too hard. Besides the fact that he didn't want to work, Dustyn told me that Alec wanted to pursue Rory like he has always planned to. Things in Alec's life might actually fall into place this time around, I didn't want to do anything that might hinder that.

"Officially, I am the owner of the company. Without a proper CEO, things can go badly quick." I told them. Artemis' jaw dropped while Apollo calmly listened to me. "I need to get a hang of things if I have any hope of running the company."

"What about Photography? Are you dropping that?" Artemis asked, still in shock. 

I shook my head. "No. I will still be taking it. I just need to reduce the number of units I enroll."

"I'm sure she'll be fine." Apollo said, bringing his attention back to his phone. 

I raised my eyebrow at his behavior. Apollo, unlike Artemis, spends less time on his phone than any other person I know. I looked at Artemis for answers and she willingly gives me that. 

"He's talking to Scarlett. He's been stuck on his phone for days because of her." Artemis said rolling her eyes. 

I smiled. "That's a good."

"Yup. I can finally stop hearing him stomping around the house.:" Artemis said jokingly. 

"Why you..." Apollo said, putting his phone down and messing up Artemis hair who cannot do anything but swat her twin's hands away from her head. 

I let out a laugh as I watch them act like children. Seeing them so normal and carefree as they have always been. "You guys. Stop acting like kids." I said, trying to keep my laughter in control. 

"I told it will make her laugh." Apollo said smugly as he finally pulled off his hands from Artemis' hair. He sat back again, looking proud of himself for that matter. 

"Show off." Artemis mumbled under her breath as she tries to find a comb in her bag.

"What?" I asked completely confused as to what they were trying to do.

"We just wanted to make you laugh, that's all." Artemis said as she finally finds a comb to start fixing her hair. "We talk everyday on the phone. I know how stressful these past few weeks have been for you and your family. I try but fail each time so I asked for Apollo's help."