Filed to story: Sweetheart Do You Still Love Me
“You’re fast.”
Elspeth was surprised at first, but she became vigilant at once.
“You led me out so that guy would take me here to you, didn’t you?””Smart. That’s what I like about you. I can’t believe I never realized you’re this smart, and I’m not annoyed by that.”
Arthur had a different opinion of her now, and he smiled.Refusing to listen to the chatter, Elspeth tried to hit him.Arthur dodged her easily.
“Trying to hit me? I just saved you from hell. That’s no way to treat me.”Elspeth spat.
“I saved you from hell once, and you still tried to ruin my life. Still are, actually.”The mention of that memory stirred something in Arthur. When he saw that orchid birthmark on Emma, he asked around, and she told him she was the one who saved her back in Damoria. All these years, Arthur did everything she asked him to, even if he knew she was just using him.Because of Emma, his disdain for Callum turned into hatred, yet now he knew he had gotten the wrong girl. He was but Emma’s pawn to take Elspeth down; a pawn for Emma to keep in touch with Callum and his family. Now that he knew the truth, all the love he had for Emma was gone with the wind. I guess it’s only fair that I use her too.
Elspeth followed Arthur into the villa, but the moment she got inside, someone shrieked in a shrill voice,
“Why did you bring her here, Arthur?”
Arthur smiled and hid his disappointment for Emma.
“Kidnapped her, to be exact.”
Oh. Emma calmed down a little, but she was still incensed. Then, she noticed that Elspeth wasn’t even tied up at all.
“I thought she was kidnapped.”
“What? Were you expecting to see me all tied up?”
Elspeth smirked mockingly.
How dare she take that tone with me? She’s a captive! Emma gnashed her teeth furiously.
“You’re a captive. I’d lay low if I were you.”
“Hey, your simp opted not to tie me up. Why don’t you ask him why? Oh, wait, I know. Perhaps your simp doesn’t love you anymore!”
Can she stop calling me that? Arthur gnashed his teeth.
“Sharp tongue, Elspeth.”
He was angry, but he didn’t punish Elspeth.
Emma noticed that change and her heart sank.
“I never saw you as a simp. You have to get mad at that, Arthur. She just used a slur.”
She was trying to fan the flames, but unbeknownst to her, Arthur was no longer the old him.
“It’s alright. I’ve already captured her. Just let her do what she wants.”
Arthur shrugged. There was even a hint of affection in his tone.
“But…”
Emma felt a part of her heart getting torn away. For some reason, she felt that Arthur, who had been giving everything he had to her, was going to leave her any moment.
“Calm down. She’s part of the plan.”
Arthur huddled closer to her and patted her head. There was love in his eyes, but it was fake, of course.
Knowing that the love was fake, Elspeth chuckled.
Emma bristled.
“What are you laughing at?”
“You’re so adorably naive,”
mocked Elspeth.
“Alright, calm down. You’re going to marry Callum soon. Ignore what the captive says.”
Emma was delighted that Arthur said that, but then a hint of panic followed. Arthur never wanted me to marry Callum, yet he doesn’t care now. Does he not love me anymore? Was Elspeth telling the truth?
“So, what’s the plan, Arthur?”
Arthur sneered and looked at Elspeth.
“I’m taking her abroad.”
Elspeth froze. Abroad? But I never agreed to that.
“Only when she’s far enough to never bother you guys can you and Callum be together without having to worry about her.”
Arthur smiled bitterly.
“You don’t have to care about me. I’ll just disappear from your life, never to speak to you again.”
Arthur was doing everything for Emma, which made Emma feel a little guilty. I can’t believe I doubted him when all he wanted was for me to be happy. Even though she didn’t like him, she was still moved. If there’s a next life, I’ll date him. Well, if people like Callum aren’t around, anyway. She stood up and looked at him with anticipation.
“Thank you for your help, Arthur. If you need anything in the future, just call. I’ll do everything I can to help.”
It was genuine affection, but it came too late.
A hint of impatience flashed in Arthur’s eyes, but he replaced it with love quickly to avoid being suspected by Emma.
“Thank you.”
Ugh, look at them acting lovey-dovey. Elspeth plopped down on the couch and turned on the TV to binge-watch some shows. Not like I can escape. Might as well have some fun.
Soon, it was six in the evening. Knowing that staying any longer would be inappropriate, Emma stood up and straightened her clothes out. When she noticed Elspeth enjoying her show, a hint of anger flared in her.
“Arthur, I hate that woman. You have to teach her a lesson for me.”
She held Arthur’s arm, then swayed it and buried it between her breasts while pouting.
Emma was delighted that Arthur said that, but then a hint of panic followed. Arthur never wanted me to marry Callum, yet he doesn’t care now. Does he not love me anymore? Was Elspeth telling the truth?
“So, what’s the plan, Arthur?”
Arthur wrapped his arm around her waist, his eyes filled with love.
“Want to stay for a bit?”
No. I’m Callum’s fianc?e now. If I do anything with him, it’d be a stain on my image. Emma fidgeted and thumped him with a fist, then she put some distance between them. She then said apologetically,
“It’s already six. If I don’t leave, my manager is going to suspect something. My career is just starting to rise. If the paparazzi see me coming out of a man’s house alone, they’re going to make a scandal out of it. See you next time, Arthur.”
She hugged him and kissed him on his lips.
Arthur nodded and let her leave.
Once Emma was gone, Elspeth winked at him.
“Player.”
She could see that he had lost all interest in her, but still he was willing to play along.
“I can play with you if you want.”
That angered Elspeth.
“Shut it, Arthur. I don’t like talking to scum.”