AllFreeNovel
Share Us
I know that once we get to Vegas. She’ll see things my way. She may know that she wants me, as much as I want her. But she’s about to find out.
Chapter Three
Emily
It’s a good thing that I called Marvin yesterday because I thought that I'd meet him at his apartment, but he wants us to meet in Vegas. He sent me a message saying that he’s already there. It sent a shiver down my spine as I saw the message saying Vegas.
Then I remember the old saying, ‘What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.’
That must be the reason for him making us go there. I packed half-heartedly thinking that we’ll only be there for the weekend. I wanted to come up with an excuse not to go, but there was nothing holding me back. The office’s closed on the weekend and with the skeleton staff that we have in the one shop that hasn't been closed down, I’m not even sure if that’s worth opening either.
I’m sitting on the plane and thinking about the past and wondering if I’m making a mistake. Should I be going through with this or not? Until they announce that they’re getting ready to land and I know that there’s no turning back.
Maybe Katie’s right and the best thing would be to get someone to take over the business side of things. There’s only way to do that, and it takes money. Something that I don’t have at the moment.
When I refused the deal, I never thought I would fall this low and take him up on his offer. My business is losing, and the last thing I want is to close up shop. It’s as if he knew that it was going to swing in his favor to a degree I had been so arrogant about it. I laughed when he gave me the option, thinking that I’ll never have to take him up on it.
When the plane lands, I wait to hear if it’s safe for us to leave. Marvin is my dad’s best friend. One that’s taken me to Disneyworld as a kid, until he had a falling out with my dad. I never knew the exact details, but years later they started to be friend’s again, and that’s when I noticed him.
Not, as my dad’s best friend but something else. He didn’t seem old like he did when I was a kid. No, he was entirely different to me. I’m not blind; I see the way he looks at me. There’s lust written all over his face as he undresses me with his eyes. It used to make me blush until I started to get turned on whenever he was around.
I dismissed the whole idea of him feeling that way towards me. That’s until he’ll put his arm on my back and it’ll linger a little longer and turn from a friendly pat to a lustful one. He's never tried anything with me, until that day.
My parent’s wedding anniversary, I’d had a bit too much to drink. He mentioned that Silk Box was my main competitor, which surprised me because I never knew that he was aware of the jewelry business. He mainly dabbles in construction, and he has other business interests. What are they? I don’t know.
Once I’m off the plane, as soon as I put on my phone I see a message from him.
Marvin: I hope that your flight was pleasant. Meet me for dinner within an hour.
I pause once I have my luggage collected, looking at the message for a minute before walking for the exit.
There’s just one issue, apart from my ticket and getting to Vegas, Marvin didn’t give me any more instructions. He said that it’s all taken off, but as I struggle to get my case to the Arrival Lounge, I wonder what restaurant he has in mind.
I’m just about to text him when I see a tall man casually dressed in a jacket and jeans holding a sign with my name.
I walk up to him and says, “I’m Emily Crawford.”
He nods as he swiftly moves to my side and takes my case.
“My name’s Kurt, and I’ll take that for you, and I’m going to take you to the Mandarin Oriental. That’s where you’ll be staying in Vegas.”
Wow!
It’s one of the most prestigious hotels in Vegas. Then again with Marvin’s wealth, I shouldn’t be surprised that we’re staying in one of the top hotels.
“Nice to meet you, Kurt.”
He nods, “Nice to meet you too. If you follow me, then I can take you to the car. Is there anything that you need before we leave?”
I shake my head and follow him like a little child being led to the Principal’s office. Everyone’s going up and down the airport with excitement and to other’s their indifferent about being in Vegas. I’ve always wanted to come, but it’s one of the places that’s been on my list to visit, and I’ve never had the time to do it.
It’s almost as if my life’s been on hold for the last five years. From selling jewellery in my backpack to setting up a dying business. All my friends were going to college or having fun, and all I’ve ever done is work, work, and more work.
As we reach the limo, he puts the case at the back, and I was reluctant to come, but I packed as if I was staying for a month rather than a weekend. That’s the only information that Marvin sent in his message. The flight details with the date and time.
I sigh as Kurt opens the door and I step in. I wonder if he knows Marvin. Then again I’m too nervous to speak. I’m holding on to my phone as if my life depends on it. That’s when it vibrates, and I see a missed call from Michelle, my bestie. The one that I was supposed to be meeting this afternoon and judging by the time. I’m late.
Once the car starts moving, I lean back in my seat and call her back.
