Deadlock

VIII

I saw the butler's delighted face. I just hoped I did the right thing because I honestly wasn't sure of what I was doing. “Then let’s go young mistress Emilia.” He said.

“Wait, at this hour of the day?”

“Yes. But we are not going to meet him right now of course. You still have to prepare yourself.” He explained.

“Oh come on... really?”

“Well, let’s get going now so that you will see.”

I bid Nikki and Aunt Sally goodbye. Butler Lee did the same. We went out of the house and rode the limousine. We were seating in there until I asked him again. “Where are we really going?”

“Shopping.” Was all he said. I burst into laughter because the look on the butler's face was so hilarious when the word left his mouth.

He brought me to a fancy boutique. A guy approached us and he led us to the back door. He said his name was Coco and I just felt bad that he was gay cause he looked kinda cute. He opened the back door and I saw clothes everywhere. It was amazing; there were different kinds of clothes in there.

“Choose any clothes you want to wear honey, you can have it all.” Coco affirmed.

“I don’t know what to wear, can you choose my clothes for me?” I asked him.

“It’s an honor to choose Miss Van Tassel’s clothes.” He picked clothes and I had to say that he was really good. The clothes were awesome. I tried it all on.

“How’s this?”

“It fits you well young mistress.”

“Thanks.”

We went out of the boutique and headed to a salon. They did my hair and make up and everything else and it took the whole afternoon to finish it. So this was where girls waste most of their time. But I had to admit that I really enjoyed it. I was rich and I could have had everything I wanted but I thought that doing these kinds of stuffs didn’t suit me. I thought that it was just a waste of time, effort and money. But after this, I’d definitely bring Nikki here with me next time.

Everything was done. I was all dressed up and I felt really beautiful. Butler Lee and I were sitting inside the limousine which was heading to the fancy restaurant where the guy and I were going to meet.

“Butler Lee, why are you accompanying me?” I said out of the blue.

“Would you rather be with anyone than me young mistress?” Did I hurt his feelings? Butler Lee was like my father I didn’t want him to hate me.

“It’s not that, it’s just that, this isn’t your job.”

“It isn’t young mistress but your grandfather asked me to accompany you today.”

“Of course, because grandfather trust you right? And I do too.” I told him. “Do you think that after tonight, when I tell grandpa to throw away the deal, he would do it?” I was kind of hoping he would say yes.

“I don’t really know Miss Emilia.”

But he still didn’t lift up my spirit. We arrived at the restaurant. I told the butler that I would go to the ladies room first. I was just so nervous. I looked at myself in the mirror and I saw a beautiful girl, a girl who was a stranger to me. I tried to build up my confidence and I breathed in and out. I was like an idiot inside the room. Some of the ladies were looking at me like I was a moron. I went out of the ladies room and I scanned the restaurant. I saw the butler standing across the field of people.

While I was heading to him, I saw a familiar face. Jake was in the restaurant. He was with someone. And I was guessing it was Ashley Daniels. My eyes were flooded with tears. I felt like someone stabbed my heart. I didn’t know that I’d feel such kind of pain. It really hurt me. I ran away from the place. I got out of the restaurant and ran as far away as I could. I wasn’t thinking if anything else. My mind was blank. I was still crying and all I wanted to do was cry and cry.

“Emily, Emily, wait up.” I heard someone calling my name from behind. I turned to see the person calling and it was Nikki.

“What’re you doing here?” I asked her.

“Ahm, nothing. Why are you crying?”

“Are you spying on me Nik?”

“No… Alright, I’m spying on you. I just want to know and I just want to see who the guy is. But why did you suddenly run out of the restaurant?”

“I got jealous?” I was still crying.

“Jealous?”

“I saw Jake with Ashley. Lame right?”

“Oh my god. Let’s talk about it at home Em. Let’s go.”

We called a cab and head home. I wasn’t crying anymore but I didn’t feel like talking. I didn’t know what to think. I was not sure if I was still hurt or what but I was certainly not happy.

“Emily, we’re here.”

We went out of the cab. I walked to the door without minding my steps. When we got in the house Aunt Sally was preparing for dinner. I didn’t want to eat so I went straight to my room. Nikki would probably explain it to her mother. When I got in my room, I just lay in there and stare at the ceiling. No tears were flowing in my eyes.

I heard the door opened. It was Nikki. “Emily, I already explained it to mom. I just want to let you know that I’m just here if you want to talk. Okay?”

I nodded my head. She went out of the room. I didn’t know the next thing that happened because I was already sleepy.

Third Person POV

Rob was uneasy. He just didn’t know what to expect. He’d been in so many dates before but this one was different. He was going to meet his fiancée. When they arrived at the meeting place, he went straight to the room where Secretary Han led him. But he did not see a girl. Instead, an old man was waiting for him. The man stood up then bowed to him.

“Good evening young master. I am Butler Lee. I have to apologize because young mistress Emilia wouldn’t be able to come.” He remarked.

“What nonsense is this? Who the hell does she think she is? She made me come here for nothing?” Rob flared up. The butler just bowed his head. Rob didn’t waste his time. He stormed out of the room. But someone called him from behind.

“Rob? Hey Rob.” Called Jake. Rob turned his attention to him. He approached him. “You look pissed. What happened?”

“Some girl ditched me.”

“What? Some girl ditched Rob Van Garrette?” Jake was more like teasing him.

“Shut up.”

“Oh hey, this is Ashley.” Jake pointed out to her date.

“Good evening Mr. Van Garrette.” Ashley knew who Rob was. She was choosing her word carefully because Rob was pissed and she just wanted to avoid him. And she was successful. Rob didn’t acknowledge her and turned his attention back to Jake.

“I’ve got to get going.” Rob stated.

“Alright. See you.”

He went out of the restaurant and left Ashley and Jake in there.

“I’ve got to get going too, Jake.” Ashley uttered.

“Alright, then I have to take you home now.” Jake was trying to be a gentleman.

“No, you don’t have to do that anymore. Didn’t you break up with me already?” A flash of pain was seen at Ashley’s face. Jake felt guilty.

“Are you sure?”

“Yeah I already called someone to pick me up. The driver will be here anytime soon.”

“Alright. Goodbye Ashley.”

End of Third Person POV