Three Thousand Miles(76)

“Maggie please come over here I have something for you.” Adrian says as he waves Maggie over. She quickly does as he says and now she is sitting opposite us. Adrian looks at me as he reaches into his jacket pocket. He takes out a gold key and he throws it to Maggie.

“What is this?” She asks as she catches the key from Adrian.

“It is the key to your new house.” Adrian says in a smug voice. Emma straightens herself in the seat as she leans over to her mother. Maggie looks at her in astonishment and she is speechless. Adrian again reaches into his pocket this time he takes out a piece of paper. He leans over and hands the document to Emma. Her eyes almost pop out of her head as she reads the paper.

“Adrian I don’t understand, what is this?” Adrian smiles again and he turns to face Emma.

“That is the receipt for your new car. It is all bought and paid for you just have to collect it from the dealership tomorrow.” Emma cannot contain her smile as she hears Adrian’s words and Maggie finally breaks her silence.

“Adrian this all too much,” Adrian dismisses her words.

“No, it is exactly what you deserve, please enjoy my gifts.” Maggie is smiling from ear-to-ear as she rushes up from her seat. She walks over to Adrian and she leans down and gives him a tight hug. He is surprised at Maggie’s actions but he does not pull back from her. Instead, he lightly pats her shoulder as she grips onto him. Maggie pulls back.

“I cannot thank you enough,” Adrian straightens himself out.

“You are most welcome. Emma there is something that I would like to ask you.” Emma beams at Adrian and I gaze at him in wonder.

“I would like to get to know you more so I am inviting you to spend two weeks with Alanna and I in London.” Emma smiles and she instantly looks at Maggie.

“I think that is a wonderful idea.” Maggie says in a smooth tone. Emma smiles at her and she glances at Adrian.

“I would love to.” Emma admits. I watch her face light up at all the new possibilities that Adrian has provided her with. I also feel a little sorry for her as I feel as if she needed Maggie’s permission to accept Adrian’s offer. I nervously look down at my watch and I see that it is six o clock. Adrian notices my actions.

“Baby you seem nervous is there something bothering you?” I try to think of an appropriate response as I gaze into his deep green eyes.

“It is getting late and I thought we had dinner plans?” I say awkwardly. I try to avoid looking at Maggie, as I know that my words seem rude. Adrian nods at me and quickly gets up from the sofa. I follow him as he glides over to the door.

“It has been a pleasure seeing you again,” Adrian, says as he opens the door. Maggie rushes over to me and she gives me a hug. Emma quickly does the same and then I turn to Adrian.

“We are leaving for London tomorrow evening; I will send a car for you.” Emma gently slaps Adrian’s arm as she gushes.

“Thanks bro,” Adrian lets out a short laugh at her comment and then he tightly wraps his arm around my waist. He walks me down to the car and I slip once again into the back of his Rolls Royce.





Sixteen





We stand in the elevator as we make our way up to Adrian’s suite. My heart is racing with anxiety and I am trying very hard not to let Adrian see my emotions. The doors open and Adrian ushers me into the room. I walk through the door and a server immediately greets me. The massive dining table is laid out with all kinds of food. There are soft light candles and a huge display of white roses sits at the centre of the table. Adrian walks me over and he gently pulls out a chair for me. I sit down as I flash him an awkward smile. Adrian stands by my side as he pours me a glass of champagne. The server walks over and she begins to dish out the food. She fills my plate with, tender pieces of lamb and glazed vegetables. Adrian hands me a plate filled with bread and I politely refuse. He shakes his head at me as he insists on holding the plate in the front me. I give in and I take a piece of bread. I sit it casually down on the side of my plate. I slowly lift my fork and I place a small carrot into my mouth. Adrian stares at me and I am beginning to worry that he suspects that something is wrong. I quickly try to fool him otherwise.

“That was an amazing thing that you did for Maggie. She looked so happy and Emma is ecstatic about coming to London with us.” Adrian puts down his fork as he runs his fingers through his hair. His eyes are sinful and he is gently smirking.

“I am glad that I could help them. Maggie deserves to have nice things because she is a nice, kind woman.” I instantly look down to the ground and my heart again begins to race. I glance over at door and Adrian notices my emotions.