Chapter 3 Episode 3

PARALYSED

WRITTEN BY SUNNY JOHN

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CHAPTER 3

Melissa was beating up Emily again because she didn't like the way Liam stared at her.

She pulled her hair that made Emily scream and said"Whore, you tried to steal the spotlight from my daughter. You Bitch! After everything we have done for you, you pay us like that?! This is how you treat your own cousin!"

Tanya slapped Emily right across her left cheek and said"Liam Knight is mine. MINE! You already took away my other boyfriend from me. If I hear your name once from his mouth, I will fucking end you"

Sadly Curtis wasn't around to protect her.

David came inside the room and said: "What the hell is going on?"

Everyone stopped. Tanya explained everything to him and said"Liam Knight was looking at her all day. Just her. I worked hard to get his attention but he could take his eyes off of that whore!" She wrapped her arms against her chest in anger.

David said"You will get your revenge.... soon but not today, princess... And I need u to lent a dress of yours to Emily and cover all her bruises"

Melissa asked, "Why?" Tanya looked at Emily disgusted and said:" Why should I give my pretty and expensive dresses to her?!"

David held the bridge of his nose and said"Because we're going to a charity ball held by Harvey Ross. And Knight will be there. I need that company deal."

Harvey Ross was a great judge. A millionaire actually. He had his own firm and he was the best friend to Emily's father. He had no one. No wife. No kids. He loved Emily like a daughter.

After her parents' death, he wanted to adopt Emily as his daughter but David didn't let that happen. Emily's father was a successful man and her mother was successful too.

They were both the owner of Parker incorporations. And her mother was the owner of Parker charity for abandoned kids. They were good people.

Both of their wills indicated Emily to be the next owner of the company and charity.

But they were killed when Emily was only 15. David and Melissa adopted her so when she would turn 18 she could sign the company papers over to David. Making him the owner of every wealth and fortune that her parents built by hard work.

David continued"I don't want Harvey Ross to suspect anything. That's why princess. I'll buy you more new clothes. Expensive and branded ones like Versace or Gucci." Tanya was a greedy woman. She said"Fine. I'll just burn the dress after she wears it".

Emily wore a beautiful sleeveless red dress that reached below her knees and hugged her curves perfectly.

A soft makeup on her face. Enhancing her beauty more. Her hair in a loser updo, her brown hair strands framing her face.

When she came out of the room Curtis jaw dropped in the perfect shape of O. He smiled at her and she smiled back.

Melissa and Tanya looked at her in hatred. And David looked at her like he wanted to jump her bones and rip it off.

He cleared his throat and said, "Let's go". Curtis stopped and said, "I'll drive Emily in my car and all of u can go with the driver". David didn't care and he walked out. Emily whispered, "Thank You". He smiled back.

As they were both in the car. Curtis looked at her and asked, "You okay, Emily?". She shook her head no and said"I don't know. When will this torture end?".

"Soon. I promise. When I'll be the CEO of Parker Incorporations, I promise to give it all back to u and I will take u away from here to let u start a new life."

Emily was an educated woman. Because of Curtis. He was the one that fought for her every time.

Fought for her school, college, and university. And she thanked him every step of it. They only thing he couldn't do was take her away from everyone. He couldn't because he was trapped by David too.

When they reached the party, Curtis took Emily inside while her hand grabbed his arms tightly.

As she entered everyone turned their heads and looked at her. She was beautiful no doubt in that. And those staring eyes made her anxious that he grabbed Curtis' arm tighter. He whispered to her"It's okay. I'm with you." And he was with her every second.

Liam looked at her at the opposite of the room all day. Harvey Ross whispered in his ear"Let go. She won't fall into your trap. She's not like those other whores you have in your bed every night."

Liam looked at Harvey and smiled"I'll have her tonight. Every girl turns into a whore for me."

"You'll end up getting slapped by her."

"Wanna bet, Ross?"

"No need, Knight. You'll loose already"

"I won't"

"Good luck"

Emily and Liam were talking to each other. David interrupted them and said, "Curtis go meet people."

He looked at Emily and she nodded at Curtis. David bent down to her and said"Now you smile and act like everything in your life is perfect. Harvey is looking for you."

He took her hand forcefully and wrapped it across his arm. Causing pain in her fingers but she masked her face with a fake bright smile.

Harvey walked to them and hugged Emily. He was an old man. But a handsome one too. He had a pure soft heart.

He said, "How are you, my daughter". She smiled and said, "I'm really good."

"It's been years since I've seen u. You've grown into a perfect young woman. Your parents would be so proud"

"Thank u"

It felt a knife was twisting in her heart but she still remained silent.

Harvey looked at David and said"Come, I want u to meet some other people. Leave her here. There are so many young men staring at her." He looked at Emily with a smile and teased "I'm sure some of them would want you to dance with them". He chuckled.

David looked at her and whispered"Be a good girl and DO NOT embarrass me. Understand?". She nodded quick and said"Understood."

David went on with Harvey and left her behind.

She walked around looking at how happy and alive people were.

Tanya was standing in the middle of 4 men. Emily passed through them without noticing them. All of their heads turned at her. They were mesmerized by how beautiful Emily was. One of them asked, "Who is she?". Tanya refused to answer.

As Emily walked around she instantly ran into a men's chest. Before she could fall he wrapped his arms arm around her. She looked at up and it was Liam Knight. She looked at Tanya as she stared at her in anger.

She instantly removed his arms from around her waist and looked up at him. He smiled at her seductively and she kept looking at him.

Tanya interrupted the moment between them instantly and said to her"Aren't u a clumsy sister?"

She was being nice to her. She looked at Liam and smiled at him. Batting her fake eyelashes at him. Emily looked scared. Tanya introduced herself"I'm Tanya Parker. But we already met last night". Liam held her hand and kissed the back of it but his gaze never leaving Emily. And he said"I'm Liam Knight. We already met too"

He stared Emily up and down. Making her uncomfortable. But not once he looked at Tanya. She lightly pushed Emily so she can stand in front of him as she was getting jealous and no attention from him. But he didn't care. His gaze was fixed. He held out his hand to Emily and asked: "Care to dance with me?" Tanya looked at her. Pressurizing her to say no. But she kept quiet.

He lightly took Emily's hand in his and wrapped his other hand around her waist and guided her to the dance floor.

He still smiled and lightly pulled her closer to himself and began swaying to the music.

Her small yet gorgeous hand in his and his hand around her waist.

With every step, he kept pulling her closer. He asked, "What's your name, beautiful?" She stuttered"E-Emily. Emily Parker." He again asked"Tanya's sister?" She nodded.

She didn't like the way his hands caressed her back. But still, she kept quiet. Not even a minute passed he said"Emily, would u like to be mine for the night?" Her eyes widened. But he again said, "I have a room in this hotel and a bed, on which you would look lovely in it."

She tried to push him away but he was stronger. When she finally freed herself. She slapped him right across his face. Hard that a thud noise was heard. Some of the people stared at them both. Liam was angry and said"Do u know who I am? I can ruin you, Emily Parker. And I will ruin you."

She ran from there in tears and Curtis followed her. He stopped her and asked"What happened? Why did u slap Liam Knight?" While crying she said, "Because he tried to get me to sleep with him". Curtis wrapped his arms around her and she cried on his chest. He said, "Let's go home before father comes."

But going home, he knew was dangerous. David saw what she did.

Instead of taking her home, Curtis took her to a drive-through fast food because she hadn't eaten anything since morning. Her favorite food was burgers and milkshakes. He took her to in and out burgers and told her to wait in the car. When he came back she was crying in the car. He got in and said, "Why are u crying?". She looked at him and said"I know David saw me slapping that man. And I'm scared that he won't let me go tonight. He won't stop hitting me in anger." He calmed down and said"That's why I'm not taking u home for the day. After eating we're going to the company and u will sleep in my office tonight. Just until fathers anger cools down, okay?"

She nodded and wiped her tears. As she ate the food, he looked at her and smiled. He said, "And by the way, I think u did well by hitting him." He encouraged her.

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After being slapped by Emily, Liam rushed out and called his privates investigator, Elijah.

Elijah picked up the phone and said"I can't believe that Liam Knight is calling me today. I think I'm dreaming."

Elijah was Liam's friend and he knew Liam since they were 18. He was friends with him and as well as his P.I. Liam got every little information from him.

Either, it was information about his partners so Liam could manipulate them into signing a deal with them. Or it was about girls that Liam wanted to sleep with.

Elijah said asked, "What can I do for u today?"

"I want u to find about everything about a girl named Emily Parker. Every single thing. Her background. Parents. Company. What does she do or likes? Anything and everything."

"I know Emily a little."

"U do?"

The valet bought his car and he passed the valet a 100 dollar bill.

Liam sat in his car and said: "What do you know about them?"

"It's my job to keep track of rich folks."

"So tell me all you know."

"Emily Parker. She's the daughter of Eva and Enzo Parker."

Liam furrowed his brows and asked, "Didn't they die 10 years ago?"

"They did. And then she was adopted by her aunt. His fathers' sister, Melissa Parker."

"Anything else?"

"This is the only information I know. I'll tell u more when I find more."

"Hurry. I need everything by midnight."

"Right on it, boss man!"

Liam drove to his house.

His house was a Mansion. A 4 floored Mansion.

He drove there. His night already ruined by Emily.

He kept thinking to himself.

How could she just slap me in front of the whole crowd? Embarrass me like that?! Oh, Emily Parker, you're dead meat!

Liam lives in San Francisco but he came to New York to care for business.

The only near and dear to him was his grandmother. His parents were only legally married. There was no love between and they never had time for Liam since he was a baby.

His father lived at the end of the globe and his mother to the other end.

He was mostly raised by his grandmother, Regina Knight. Who still had the authority over everything the Knights owned.

He went inside the Mansion throwing his car keys at the guard to park the car for him. His grandmother was standing outside. She opened her arms and he hugged her. He smiled and said, "I've missed you, Gran." She teased"Missed me so much that you left me all alone today?" He smiled and said, "It was mom's order for me to go."

She rolled her eyes and said, "She orders everyone around, don't you think?" Liam smiled and said, "Let's not talk about her and get your blood pressure high."

He held her while walking inside. And asked, "So what did you do today?"

"Nothing. Just was counting my days before I go to Heaven."

He held a light smirk on his lips for his dramatic grandmother.

"I only had one wish that u would get married and settle down before I die but u never listen to me."

"Why are we touching this topic again? I told I never wanna get married at all."

"You cannot let that one mistake in your past destroy your future, baby."

"I'm not destroying my future. I'm keeping my future safe from ruining it."

"My child, you still haven't learned how to love. You don't know the great value of loving someone and coming home to someone u love."

"I loved someone. She betrayed me. End of story. Getting married is not worth it."

"That was not love, baby. That was agreed that she had for your money."

"All women are same, Gran. I don't wanna marry anyone."

As they both sat down on the couch. His grandmother took out her phone. Liam instantly knew what she was doing. He said"I'm not seeing anyone's picture. I'm not getting married."

He tried to push her phone away gently but she said"At least look at the girl. She's so beautiful."

As she was about to turn the phone screen at him, he said"I don't want..." he stopped mid-sentence.

He saw a picture of Emily smiling.

Deep inside he knew that she looked like a goddess but his anger of her slapping him grew. He acted innocent and said, "Isn't that Emily Parker?". She giggled"yes, she is. I like her. She's beautiful and so nice."

The picture she had of Emily was that she was smiling in that picture. That smile reached up to her dark brown eyes.

He asked, "How did you get a picture?" Regina smiled and said"Well, I tried to ask Melissa when we went to meet them, but she tried to change the subject. So....."

She smiled and he figured"Elijah?"

"You're not the only one with a P. I"

He laughed at her. She asked"So?" He answered truthfully"She's beautiful."

"And?"

"I would like to meet her again."

"oh My God! Liam! This is the greatest news you've given me today."

At night he was about to sleep but he got a message from Elijah.

Every little detail about her was there. Including her pictures and in every one of them she looked gorgeous. But it was time for revenge.

He had every information about her. But no information about where she hangs out most or even her friends.

That did make Liam curious a bit about her but he ignored it.

He continued to stare at her pictures until sleep took over him.

The next day, Liam came down the stairs and his Gran was already waiting for him for breakfast.

She smiled and he kissed her forehead. He sat beside her and she asked"Where are you going today? It's on Saturday." He smiled at her and took a bite of his eggs and answered"I'm going to meet the Parkers again. To talk over some business. I'm thinking about taking David's contract with Knight Enterprises." Regina raised her brow and said, "And?" He smiled more"And..... to maybe meet Emily again." She laughed and said"Then what are you doing? You need to go now!"

He laughed and got up. Kissing her forehead again and left.

He was honest about taking David's offer. A collaboration between Parker Incorporation and Knight Enterprises. But he didn't tell the whole truth.

He never told his Gran that Emily will be apart of the deal as well.