ENTANGLED: Leading Me To My Star

Emily POV

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"Come back here you spoilt brat!" Henry, my elder brother snapped, as he kept running after me in the living room, trying to catch up with me.

"Henry I'm warning you now, don't come close to me, I don't want to hurt you." I threatened, as I finally stopped running.

"Why are you always treating me like an outsider? Why are you treating me like I have no place in this house? This is our father's house, you're my brother for heaven sake, you're supposed to be protecting me, not hurting me! What on earth have I done wrong to deserve this from you?" I yelled.

"Wait a minute, did you just said protecting you? You're so foolish to think that I would do that. That useless thing you call a mother, should've taken you with her, when she was leaving." He snapped, glaring hard at me.

A drop of tears slid down my cheeks, as I stared at him in pains, my heart tearing into pieces. This is what I go through everyday of my life, this is the pains that keeps repeating itself with each day that pass. Outside the house, I'm this cheerful girl, but back here, I'm nothing but a piece of trash, I'm just my brother's money machine, I do the work, while he spends the money, this is what have been happening from onset.

After mom left us to the hands of the cruel world, and ran away to God knows where, this is the pains I've been going through, in the hands of the person I called my brother.

Henry is what you can refer to as a beast, he beats me everyday, take all the money I work hard to earn, and at times, send me out of the house.

"I'm going to leave you today, make sure you bring money home by tomorrow, because if you don't, that's where the problem will start from again." He glared daggers at me and with that he started off to the door, and opened it before storming out of the house.

Dragging my feet to the couch, I let my weight down on it, as more tears came pouring from my eyes. Just what have I done to deserve all he's doing to me now?

What wrong have I done for life to be so unfair to me?

When fate knew that mom was going to abandon us, why didn't dad stayed alive? Now I have to suffer for what I don't know anything about.

Why??!!!

The sound of my ringing phone jolted me out of my thoughts and bringing it out of my jean trouser pocket and a smile crept its way on my face as I behold the caller.

It's Arnaldo, my fiance. He's the only one that makes me happy. Wiping away my tears, I cleared my throat and sniffed before pressing the answer button. Well, I'm using a small button phone, if you must know.

That's the only one I can afford from the little savings I had. Arnaldo had sent money several times to get a good phone, but Henry always took all of it from me, and I always ended up giving Arnaldo one excuse or the other.

"Hello Emily." His sweet and sexy voice came on from the other end, and my heart flustered. I really love this man with everything in me, that's one reality that can never be denied.

"Hello, Mr Williams. How are you doing?" I chuckled dryly. I prefer to always call him that.

"I'm fine, just missing you here." He whined, and I couldn't help, but chuckle.

"Awwwwn! Don't miss me too much, stay focused on your work, and stop kidding around, boy." I rolled my eyes and burst into laughter, even if he can't see me.

"There you go again." He scoffed.

"Have you eaten yet? Where are you now?" I asked.

"Yeah, I took coffee before I left home, and right now, I'm at the airport, going to take the second flight to New York." He said sarcastically.

"Are you kidding me?" I gasped sharply, covering my mouth, with my eyes widened. Is he being serious right now?

"I'm not babe, will soon be in new York, at least, in a few hours, got some business deals to seal with a client, and once I'm done with that, I'm coming down to see you." His voice rang through the phone again.

"Oh my God! I still can't believe this, I think you're trying to play around with me, but not to worry, I'll be here, waiting for you." I rolled my eyes like he can see me.

"Ok then, I'm gonna surprise you. Alright babe, I gotta go now, our flight is almost ready. Take care, see you soon. I love you." He said, before ending the call.

Staring at the screen of my phone, I couldn't help the smile that settled on my face. It's been a couple of months, since we last see each other, and I've really missed him alot.

Letting out a sigh, my eyes darted to my finger, which has a diamond ring fixed on it. Arnaldo gave me the ring as an engagement ring. He already proposed and promised that we're going to get married soon. I can't just wait for that day to come soon, so I can finally leave this hell of a home.

I gasped sharply, as I behold the time.

Gosh! I'm so late for work, it's almost 9am. This is all Henry's fault, that jerk.

I quickly stood up, and stormed out of the house, not after picking my small bag from the table.

Once I got to the roadside, I flagged down a cab, which took me straight to the café.

Stepping out of the cab, I rushed to the entrance, and pushed the door opened, before storming in, with my heart, thumping heavily against my chest. My manager is a strict person, so I know I'm in for some shit.

"Ah you're finally here." One of my colleagues, Aaron, breathed out, as he walked up to me, holding a tray, which contained some mugs.

"Manager Leo has been asking after you for the past two hours now, he said to report to his office, once you're here." He said, before walking pass me.

Oh God please save me, I hope this won't be the end of me here...

Author's POV

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Inside a very spacious room, laid a king sized bed adorned with beautiful bedspread, which has flowery designs all over it. The bathroom, door opened, revealing a man in his early 30s, standing with a towel, wrapped dangerously around his waist, with his body dripping wet. His chest was broad, his abs is what could make any lady go down wet in an instant. Beautifully set. His thick black hair, clinging on to his head cutely, with water, dripping from it.

Everything about him is so f*cking hot!

He groaned tiredly, as he walked over to the giant dressing mirror which is just beside the bed and sat down before getting a hold of the blower and soon he was already drying his hair. After what seemed like forever he finally put off the dryer.

He gently applied the body cream on his skin and soon as he was done with the whole thing.

He stood up and walked over to his cabinet where he picked a set of black suits from and soon he was all dressed ready to go to work. Walking over to the dressing mirror again, he got hold of his body spray, and made some responsible flow of the spray before picking his briefcase from the bed after which he walked elegantly out of the room, closing the door behind him.

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Jayden's POV

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Once I stepped out of my room and closed the door behind me before walking elegantly through the hallway till I got to the deck of the grand staircase and without wasting time, I descended down it.

I was welcomed into the living room with the noise, coming from mom and dad.

For heaven's sake, isn't it too early for this?

"Good morning mom, dad." I greeted, and kissed mom's hair before going to give dad a side hug.

"Good morning, my dear, did you sleep well?" Mom asked, smiling heartily at me.

"Yes mom." I flashed her a smile.

"You look pale, are you ok?" Dad asked, staring at me keenly.

Oh God! Someone should just tell these couples not to start with the usual frustration again, at least not now.

I'm not in for that this morning. I need to meet up with a client.

"Dad I'm fine, I didn't sleep over the night, I have some projects to work on, so I had to work all through the night. I'll try to have some rest when I get back later." I said tiredly.

"Did you hear that honey? Exactly what I'm saying. If only you have a wife, you wouldn't be working overnight because your wife will make sure that you rest." Mom said, rolling her eyes dramatically.

Ok. What has a wife issue, got to do with this now, huh? These people are just going to kill me before my time. They don't always have to talk about this, right?

"Mom what has that gotten to do with me working overnight?" I groaned frustratingly.

"Everything, son. Everything. Look at your cousin, he's getting married soon, can't you learn from him, huh? If you get married, your wife won't..."

"You know what mom. I'm late for work and please, don't ruin my day. It's too early for this, so can you please talk about something else? I mean, can't we have a peaceful talk in this house again? Can't we talk for a day, without having to talk about me, getting married? Look at me mom, I'm still young and energetic, I'll get married if that's what you want, but you two should stop putting pressure on me." I rolled my eyes, before picking my car keys from the center table.

"Did you hear what you just said, huh? Just listen to the rubbish you just spilled from your mouth, you're still young, you think you'll..."

"You know what dad, I'm off, this whole thing is too much on me, I'm going to run away from here, if you continue like this." I cut dad off, and with that, I stormed out of the living room.

Stepping out of the house, I walked straight to the parking lot, and hopped in on my car, before driving out of the house, and soon, I was already on my way to the office, venting my whole anger on the steering wheel, as I kept hitting it furiously.

After driving for what seemed like forever, I finally got to my company and I drove in and parked neatly at the parking lot before alighting, after which I made my way to the entrance door which opened on its own as I got close. Once I got to the lobby I met some of the staffs already on their various seats, working as usual.

"Good morning sir." They greeted me, but I just waved at them as I kept walking. Got to my office and pushed the door opened and walked pass my secretary.

Stepping into my office, I dropped my briefcase on the desk and sighed frustratingly as I let my weight down the chair behind my desk. Can this day get any better?

Mom and dad just ruined my day, and I'm as damn angry right now. I wonder why they're not going back to their house. They only came to celebrate Christmas with me, and it's been over a month, since it was celebrated. We're in the month of January now, so I don't know what they're still doing around.

The sound of the knock on the door, pulled my attention towards the door, and I sighed, before asking whoever it is, in. The door opened, and Lilly, my secretary walked in, looking so beautiful in her office suit which was a short skirt revealing her fresh thighs.

My throat ran dry, as soon as I sight her. She has the perfect body shape and with a beautiful face to top it and that can turn any man on just with a glance. Her hips, her flawless skin, everything about her is just so damn perfect. I know she's dressing like this to get my attention.

And damn! She got me.

"Come here." I ordered, with pure lust in my voice, and written on my face.

Emily's POV

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Taking a deep breath, I made my way to the manager's office as I prayed silently in my mind. Getting sacked will surely be the end of me That'll be the end of me and if he do that to me, Henry will sure kill me. If I don't bring money home and this job is my only source of income.

Once I got to the front of his office, I took a deep breath again before placing a small knock on the door, and waited patiently for his permission to come in and after what seemed like forever his voice finally came on.

With my trembling hand, I turned the doorknob, and peeked in to see him sitting behind his desk, his gaze strictly fixated on the screen of the computer which was all set in front of him before I finally walked in fully with my heart, thumping heavily against my chest.

"Good morning sir." I greeted in a low voice, but he heard me anyways.

"What is good about the morning, Emily?" He asked calmly but there was a hint of anger and danger sounding in his calmed voice as his gaze kept locked on the screen of the computer not raising his head to look at me.

I gulped down the lump in my throat, and smashed my lips together tightly, searching in my mind for what to make as an excuse to save myself from this situation but my brain abandoned me as I couldn't come up with something. Why does my brain have to do this to me at this time I need it the most?

"Don't make me repeat myself, Miss Emily! What the hell is good about the morning, huh?" He slammed his hands on the table, as he glared hard at me with so much anger on his face. And that's the moment I know I'm screwed.

"You think we're playing here? For heaven's sake. You come here every single day but was always late giving a lame excuse or the other. And to make matter worse, you always sleep when on duty. Are you ready to work at all, Emily" He fired.

"Yes sir. I'm sorry and I promise this won't happen again." I apologized with my head bowed.

"This is what you say everyday. What do you think of me? That I'm a fool? You think you can toil with me, huh?" He fired again, while I flinched.

"I'm sorry sir, please forgive me." I pleaded with a shaky voice closed to verge of tears.

I need this job. Henry is going to kill me if I lose my only source of income. He'll kill me if I can't provide him money, that's how much of a monster he is.

"I won't tolerate this nonsense again the next time you try this, then, we're done. I'm sendingyou away for good. This should be the last time." He pointed his index finger at me warningly while glaring hard at me.

I let out a silent small sigh like a burden has just been lifted off my shoulders. Heavens knows that I won't think twice committing suicide if I lose this job. It'll be better that way than go through the pains which Henry is going to inflict on me.

"Thank you so much sir. I promise this won't repeat itself again." I smiled happily.

"It better not. Anyways, Jayden's empire company's delivery is in an hour, so you're going there to do the delivery since Aaron will be busy here. Here's the key to the courier, make sure you don't get there late, if they call me that you didn't deliver the coffee at the allotted time, then just know that you're kissing your work bye for good." He threatened, as he threw the key to me.

"I'll do just that, sir." I caught the key in the air, and nodded before storming out of his office. Stepping out of his office, I heaved a sigh of relief before going to join my other colleagues.

"Hey girlfriend." Jessy, one of my colleagues waved at me with a smile on her face.

"Hey Jessy." I returned the smile as I walked over to her.

"Manager is being an asshole again. He's just a toothless tiger and I strongly wish I can just kick his ass. He's too strict for my liking. How can he be scolding you like that just because you came late to work? He thinks everyone is just like him. Who doesn't have anything doing at home, other than just to eat and flirt around with women." Jessy scoffed, as she poured some coffee in the mug she's holding. Jessy is just like this and always with a way of making me smile, and I can proudly say that she's the closest person to me here in the café.

"Stop that Jessy, manager is going to kill you if he hears that." I chuckled uncontrollably. This girl is just so funny.

"I'll make sure to kick his groin and end him in his early grave before I leave his café." She looked at me and smirked before turning her attention to the coffee she was pouring inside mugs.

"Jessy, can you please be fast about it? Customers are waiting!" Aaron's voice came on from afar.

"Alright. I'm coming already." She said, and poured one more, before arranging the ten mugs which are now filled with coffee on a tray after which she took it.

"I'll be back." She winked at me before walking away.

I shook my head as I stared at her unbelievably. This girl is one of the craziest creature I've seen so far, she's a badass.

"Hey, Emily." Came Aaron's voice from behind. Turning around I found him standing not too close, with a smile on his face.

"Hey, Aaron. Is it ready now?"I asked with a smile on my face.

"Yes, I've arranged everything and you will be leaving in less than thirty minutes." He said as he took a glance at his wrist watch.

"Oh that's great, but I think I should be on my way now, since it's all ready." I said.

"But you still have half an hour." He gave me a puzzled look.

"Yes I know but I want to go now. I don't want to be late." I said, and without waiting for anymore words from him and hurried pass him and headed straight to the door.

Stepping out of the café, I walked straight to the courier and took the helmet, wore it over my head after which I climbed it and started the engine before riding out of the premises and soon I was already on my way to Jayden's Empire Company.