Chapter Thirteen

Five months after Emily lost her job, She got a job at the cafeteria near her house to sustain her till she get a better job except reporting. Her customer loves her, she has a friend Imlie, an Indian girl.

"Imlie, I really am tried of this Job... I want to work in an office, I just can't stay here" Emily complained

"Emily I understand your pain but you have no choice in this matter, you've lost that right from the start.. you were not even suppose to get involved in the first place but you did and thank God, you have a job that fetch you money even if is not that much.. pls manage it " Imlie explained calmly

"The money I receive here is not enough girlfriend, I have a lot of responsibility and this money can't even do anything for me. I need an extra work if not a job at the office, don't you get it Imlie" She replied slowly

"I understand you honey, don't worry you will see a better job.. " She replied. the door of the cafeteria open as it got the attention of the two ladies. They both stared at the door to see their next customer when Ryan figure entered. Emily bend down immediately in fear as Imlie looked more confused

"I need a coffee.." Ryan said softly. Their boss came out hurriedly seeing Ryan Collins himself.

"Sir why are you here by yourself?" He said hurriedly

"I came here to get a coffee" Ryan replied

"I thought you would order for it from your office, you don't need to come here sir" He said

"I know sir but I just need a fresh air away from my office, I need a coffee now.. maybe later, you will deliver it but right now I need it urgently" He replied

The boss looked at Imlie and Emily shaking in fear.

"Emily what happened? why are you shaking like a criminal? Did you do something?" He asked curiously

"Sir, am fine.. I just need to wear my shoes properly " Emily quickly replied still covering herself

"Well be fast about that, we have a special customer here and I need you and your friend to attend to him quick alright?" He said and left.

Imlie looked at her friend in confusion, widen her eyes to give her a signal to talk

"Well Imlie, that guy was my boss.. the one I told you about that i betrayed" She whispered slowly, Imlie nod her head in response.

"What do you think I should do then?" She asked her

Ryan looked at Imlie and wonder who she is communicating with "Young lady are you okay?.. you are practically delaying me, I have work to work to do dear... make it quick" He said hurriedly

Imlie looked at him and back at Emily signaling her for what to say. Emily whispered slowly

"Tell him, you are coming... I will quickly make it under this table and pass it to you fast" Emily said as she took the ingredients, she mixed them quickly

"I'm sorry sir, I will get back to you in a minute.. sorry for delaying you sir. " Imlie said to him slowly, Emily handed over the coffee carefully from the table to Ryan's table at the front. Ryan calmly drank the coffee as he think about his life and achievement so far.

Ryan looked up to the ceiling and quietly thought within himself "Almighty, I know you exist but have never seen you before.. pls save me from the trials of this world, I don't have the strength to face any challenges alone.. my company is facing some setbacks and I feel so weak to solve it or rather I have no strength of my own to face it.. please help me lord I plead, Show up for me and let me be happy" He said, finished his coffee gently and left the cafeteria.

Emily gently lift her head after his departure and took a deep breath in relief, Imlie laughed at her

"I never knew you would fear someone so much that you have to hide yourself and why are you hiding yourself? you know so well that he will see you one day or will you hide yourself forever? what is wrong with you? talk to him and clear this misunderstanding Emily for yourself" She said smiled a little

"I know Emily but I really need to get over this guilt before it eat me alive " Emily replied

"and you thought hiding from him will help you? Why don't you just face him ? Face your face and clear this guilt at once Emily, for your happiness" Imlie said

"Thank you Imlie, what would I do without you but I don't think I can face him now maybe later.. I know I will someday when the almighty approve" Emily said and continue her work still bothered about Ryan and his mood today but overlooked it.

Monica in a club, having fun with a lot of men. sleeping around is her habit and her passion.. She saw a flyer of a general contest from Collin's family for their son, in search of a bride. She quickly apply without thinking twice, she decide to boast about her attempt to join with her twins sister.

"Twins sister!!!..." She said

Emily was working when she saw her twins sister's name appears on her caller, she looked so surprise but still picked it calmly

"Twins sister!!!..." She heard her say, Emily roll her eyes

"Monica am too busy for you nonsense talks, let's talk later please" She said hurriedly

"Ohhh!!! is it that cafeteria job you got?.. That shouldn't keep you that busy not to have a little time to hear gist..." Monica said mockingly

"What do you want Monica? " Emily asked

"Anyways, I have a gist for you. I'm contesting for a fashion show for the Collins family" She said happily

"Did you say Collins?" she asked curiously

"Yes I said Collins, they are having a contest in search for a better bride for their son" She replied

"Please Monica, don't join.. it will ruin everything for you, it might got you into trouble" Emily pleaded slowly

"well, being your twins sister does not mean am like you.. My Emily, my second name is trouble and I'm ready to cause trouble for anyone that dare try me even if it means losing this contest but I will not back down for anything even you" Monica said angrily

"I really don't mean to insult you or stop you from achieving your dreams but this dreams of yours will ruin you.. infact it complete waste of time " Emily said

" I know you don't love me or have a good intentions for me but I swear that I will win this contest and get ready Emily Walton.. I will destroy you" She replied and hang up angrily.

Emily looked at her friend and narrated everything to her

" Don't worry dear, she will come around" Imlie said

"I really have a good intentions for my twins sister, I love her so much and I want the best for her not evil.. Ryan will get angry if she see her" She replied slowly and her friend pat her back a little as tears rushed out from her eyes.