Her Fake Lover

Chapter 18

Mr. Piers had passed. But all their conversations, had made Emmeline feel sad.

One of the things they just talked about was about Vincenzo Valsecchi. That was the reason for Emmeline's melancholy.

The girl rose from her seat. Walked out of her room, to go to another empty room, which was right next to hers. Emmeline walked into the room, and found it as if the room's atmosphere was welcoming her with dignity. It was the room of the late Vincenzo Valsecchi, which Emmeline still left empty to this day.

Emmeline walked to Vin's chair after closing the door. Her feelings trembled as she walked, while a beautiful sound was heard from the tap of her high heels against the floor.

For a moment Emmeline seemed to see Vin stand up from his chair and greet her. Emmeline, stopped and froze with a dry throat as she almost got to the chair.

Yes. In the past, Vin always greeted her very friendly, whenever Emmeline came into his room. He would often say jokingly, "Hey, Emmy. Ah, it's always nice to see you check on me. Come on, have a seat. Do you want to talk about something? Tell me whatever you want to say."

Emmy felt her tears almost falling at the memory. She then widened her eyes hoping that the air would dry her stubborn tears. She continued walking, and now she was sitting on the chair.

Emmeline, looked around the room. Everything still looked the same as when Vincenzo was still using the room. Emmeline, deliberately left it like that, because she wanted the memories of Vin to stay there. Only one was different. Vin's photo, which was large and hung on one part of the wall of the room. Emmeline installed it after Vincenzo died. Vin couldn't possibly put up his own photo that big in his room.

Emmeline again wiped her tears. This time it had practically dripped. Emmy adjusted her sitting posture in Vin's chair, while trying to calm herself down.

Whatever she had discussed with Mr. Piers had reminded Emmeline of Vincenzo Valsecchi.

Not only at this time, but also in previous times, Emmy always came into the room whenever she missed Vin. This custom had been going on for years, since Vin died six years earlier, or since one year after the founding of Karfis & Vin. Emmeline remembered those sad times, when she lost her mentor, as well as her best friend. Someone who had introduced her to the courage to make dreams come true, and had supported her every step of the way.

Vin was like a miracle to Emmeline, who came into her life only to shower her with care, support and affection. Vin had found Emmeline, and honed her inner talent and convinced her to dare to dream. Vin gave what he had, to help Emmy build Karfis & Vin.

Yes. Karfis & Vin was founded by Emmeline and Vincenzo together, which made them both legal owners of the company, before Vin died and gave all of his shares to Emmeline, which made Emmeline the sole owner. The memory sliced ​​Emmeline's mind. Because the more things Vin did for Emmeline, the more painful parting with him became. For Emmy, Vin is a role model. He was a hero—and Emmy wanted him to come back this time.

"What do you think I should do now, Vin?" whispered Emmeline. She acted as if Vin was still there listening to her. "There are people who seem to want to bring us down again. Who are they, Vin? What do you think of this?"

Emmeline felt even more torn after saying that. She didn't know why she felt so sad that morning, even though she used to talk to Vin's reflection in the room. That morning her consciousness felt so great, that it would be impossible for Vin to really answer all her words and questions. "Vin, if only someone could tell me what you might say to me right now. I think I miss you, Vin. I miss my mentor. I miss my best friend." Emmeline wiped her tears, and she had been sobbing for a while.

There was a knock on the door. Emmeline immediately tried to dry the rest of her tears. It was impossible to get rid of the puffiness in her eyes at once, and when the person who knocked on the door had entered—which was Chloe, of course, since no one else dared to follow Emmeline in the room apart from Chloe—and then walked over to Emmeline, she could immediately see, that Emmeline had just cried.

"Oh my gosh, honey. What's wrong with you?" asked Chloe intently. "Why are you crying?" Chloe immediately approached Emmy's body and grabbed her head and held her close to her body. "You miss Mr. Vincenzo?"

Emmeline was still trying to wipe the tears off her face. "Yeah. I just miss him. But I'm fine."

"Oh, honey. You make me sad. I know it's not easy to feel homesick for someone close to you who has died. But I'm sure you'll be fine."

Emmeline released her head from Chloe's embrace. "You're right, Chloe. I'll be fine. It's no exaggeration to think about Vin for a moment. Someone like him, deserves to be remembered even in every second of my life. Never mind. Now tell me, what brought you in here? You want to tell me something?"

"Ah, yes. That's true. I just wanted to remind you that today you will have a meeting with the Avant-Garde Valestylez fashion house," said Chloe.

"Ah, yes. I remember." Emmeline took a deep breath to get a more calm effect.

"We are going to combine one of our newest jewellery series with their outfit. They say they have determined the most fitting clothes that will show the beauty of our jewellery even better. You can even check how they're going to prepare the models for the fashion show we'll be hosting together—to see if you like it, if you really want to. Mrs. Valerie wanted to make this cooperative atmosphere more relaxed. She really values ​​you as a friend."

"Yes. I know. From the first time I got to know her, her greeting towards me was good. I also liked her. This is our second collaboration with her. Even though we are close, I still want you to make sure that everything goes professionally. Ah, I even planned yesterday to ask her to help me prepare the dress for Lea's wedding," Emmy said.

"Ah, about that!" Chloe said enthusiastically, as if reminded. "I forgot to ask you that earlier. So how will it be? When will Lea actually marry Darren? Which in other words, how long do you have to pretend to be in a relationship with Corbin?"

Emmeline, got up with a straight face. She said as she left, "They said they wouldn't be married for at least another year." Emmeline left.

"W-what?" Chloe covered her gaping mouth in surprise. Emmeline had left and opened the door to leave and return to her room. "Miss Karfis, wait! You're not joking. Are you serious?" Chloe asked rather loudly.

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