Chapter 4

Emilys POV:

It's been almost 15 minutes since I told Shawn I would wait in the car for him while he gets changed. We argued for about 5 minutes over what car to take to the office. I wanted to take mine though Shawn kept pressing that he would only go if he drove us in his car so eventually I agreed. I had never been in his huge black Audi before and I am surprised at how clean it is. I was picturing some horrific junkyard when I stepped into the black leather passenger's seat but instead, it was completely spotless. I thought for sure it would at least smell of alcohol and cigarettes seeing as he takes this car out every single weekend with his friends but there is a subtle peppermint smell throughout the car which makes for a lovely fresh scent.

20 minutes later I hear my phone sound off, signalling I have a text message. I reach into my bag and grab the white iPhone Mr Cole kindly bought me for my birthday at the start of the year. I told him it was unnecessary to buy me a present but he insisted and said I was pretty much part of the family. He's very kind in that way. Even though I work for him, he never treats me as a lesser person but more as an equal and looks after me more than needed. He's like that with all his employees which I find very respectable.

I slide to unlock the phone and it comes up with a text message from Shawn.

*I'll meet you at the office*

I let out a huge sigh as I knew his dad wouldn't like it if Shawn hadn't come in with me. It's his day off Uni so he has no excuse not to come. I open the car door and jump down from the high seat and onto the concrete garage floor, my heels clicking loudly as I make my way back into the house.

"Shawn" I call out once I reach the top of the stairs that connect the garage to the main hallway near the kitchen, but there is no answer.

I walk to his bedroom door which is closed and I give a light tap before calling out his name again.

"Shawn. Your dads waiting for us" I say but there is still no answer.

I walk back down the hallway, through the kitchen and into the dining room to find Mims the house maid cleaning up our breakfast dishes.

"Morning Mims" I greet and she looks up with a radiant smile.

I like Mims. She's a short pudgy African American woman who is in her early sixties though she doesn't look a day over fifty. Her dark smooth skin keeps her looking youthful and she always wears a brilliant smile.

"Good morning Emily" she beams as she picks up the silver tray that holds all the dishes, "How are you this morning?"

"I'm good thank you. And yourself?" I ask as we both begin walking back into the kitchen.

"I'm very happy today. It's my grandsons' school play" she smiles proudly.

Her grandson Anthony is 5 and is the cutest little boy I have ever seen. He is always so well-mannered and polite which I'm sure Mims taught him seeing as she is the one raising him. I don't know what happened to Anthony's parents and I don't want to ask. All I know is that Mims is a great grandmother and she cares for Anthony more than anything in the world.

"Are you going?" I ask as she places the tray on the bench.

"Yes. Mr. Cole has let me take the afternoon off to get ready" she says, her eyes crinkling behind her small glasses as she smiles with excitement.

"That's very nice of him," I say and she nods in agreement.

"Uh, Mims have you seen Shawn?" I ask.

She points her hand in the direction of the lounge which I can see has its large sliding doors closed and I let out a sigh of relief.

She never really talks much which I don't mind as I know she is quite a shy lady, though she is always willing to talk about how proud she is of her grandson which I think is very sweet.

"Thank you, Mims. Enjoy Anthony's school play tonight" I say before leaving the kitchen and she smiles in response.

I walk straight past the large glass windows that show a stunning view of the city and go right to the huge white doors, sliding the first one open.

"Shawn we need to-" I begin to say but stop mid-sentence.

Shawn is completely shirtless, wearing only his black jeans as he passionately kisses the familiar blonde that lays beneath him who is only in her bra and knickers.

I quickly close the door before they can see me and walk straight back to the kitchen to collect my car keys.

Unbelievable.