Tempting Fate
Chapter 24

24 Chapter 24: Emy’s Sick

Someone was cuddling Emy as she awoke. She noticed Reed’s face as she opened her eyes. He sleeps peacefully. Emy took a deep breath after looking at his face. Despite her feelings that what is happening to them and Reed is unfair, she still allows him to be with her and treats her like the real girlfriend or wife he claims.

If she used to make different comments about one-sided feelings, now karma is real for her, since that is what she is experiencing: one-sided feelings. Reed cares for her, but he doesn’t believe in love; instead, he sees it as a responsibility as his chosen queen.

‘Do I hope for nothing?’ Emy thought.

She got out of bed since Reed was still sleeping. Reed was still sleeping when she left the house.

Reed awoke in bed feeling alone. Maria, Emy’s family’s helper, entered Emy’s room. It surprised her to see Reed inside the room.

“You’re here, my King,” Maria said.

Maria is one of the trained shadow demon soldiers he has sent to protect Emy’s family since he brought them to the house where they currently reside. Maria is one of his best soldiers, and he has full trust in her.

“Are you going to do the cleaning?” Reed asked.

“Yes, but if you stay longer...” Maria said.

.....

Reed stood up on the bed in his boxer shorts. When he raised his hand, the closet door opened, and the towel soared through the air toward him.

“I did not replace the towel I took from the restroom yesterday.” Please accept my apologies, my King.” Maria said, bowing her head.

“It’s okay, something wonderful came from your mistake,” Reed said, smiling.

Reed’s response surprised Maria. She was used to him being serious and hot-headed, but he smiled as he spoke to her, as if what she was doing was right.

Reed noticed Maria’s reaction and approached her, much to the woman’s astonishment.

“Yesterday, shadow demons assaulted Emy’s office. Do you know who ordered them?” Reed asked.

“Shadow demon?” Mary was astounded. “Did they come out of the portal?”

Reed breathed deeply and folded his arms, emphasizing his broad chest and muscular arms even more. Maria couldn’t recall how many times she’d seen Reed naked, and there was a chance she’d seen him in the act of having sex.

“I crossed over yesterday and no one can tell me who ordered them,” Reed said.

“Isn’t that Prince Devin?” Maria asked.

“I suspect him as well, but I haven’t gathered enough evidence to charge him,” Reed said.

Maria thought about it. Reed turned and moved away from Mary. “By the way, where is my queen?” Reed asked.

Reed turned to Mary when she stared at him but didn’t respond. “Emy, she’s my chosen queen,” Reed replied, his eyes glistened.

“Does she already know about you being...” Maria asked.

“She knows. She knew what I was even before they moved here,” Reed said.

“And she accepted you, my King? She wasn’t afraid of you?” Maria asked.

Reed didn’t respond. Instead, he smiles as he walks into the bathroom. He left Maria standing outside the bathroom, near the sofa.

“Has he chosen his queen yet? This is intriguing. ” Mary’s lips curved into a grin.

——–

“Is Sir Reed hurt? ”

While watching the news last night, Avery and Jasmin learned about what happened in front of their office. They witness Reed hugging and protecting Emy, so they don’t stop asking her about what happened last night. Emy was seated at her desk, typing documents onto her computer.

“He wasn’t hurt,” Emy said, pausing her typing on the computer. She gazed at the two. “Go back to your job; maybe he’ll come up to you later and reprimand you.”

“I suppose Sir Reed likes you, Miss Emy.” Why did he come back to the office knowing that we were closed?” Avery asked.

“Perhaps he simply forgot something,” Emy said.

“Or he simply returned,” Jasmin speculated. “Perhaps you had a chat last night and didn’t come home with us.”

“Haist, you’re utter nonsense,” Emy said. Emy rose to her feet and took up her coffee mug. “I’ll just brew some coffee.”

Emy walked directly to the pantry. Meanwhile, as Reed reached their office, he was met instantly by his employees, Avery and Jasmin.

“Sir, we heard what happened last night; are you okay?” Jasmin asked.

“Of course I’m OK,” Reed said. “Where is Emy?” ”

“Ah, in the pantry, sir,” Avery said.

“Please take the lunch I purchased for you today. It’s in the car,” Reed said.

“Lunch? Sir bought another free lunch,” Jasmin said.

“Let’s get it,” Avery said.

Avery and Jasmin rushed out of the office, while Reed headed directly into the pantry. Emy turned her back on the door so she couldn’t see Reed enter from there. Reed slid his hand around Emy’s hip and kissed her on the neck instantly.

“Oh, my...” Emy was stunned by Reed’s actions.

“OK, spit it out; I’ll claim you here without notice,” Reed threatened.

“What are you doing? They’ll see us later.” Emy said.

“So? What’s the issue if they notice us?” Reed asked.

He grabbed Emy’s shoulder, spun her around, and aggressively kissed her lip. He was like a ferocious beast, hungry for Emy’s lips. As he licked Emy’s tongue, she moaned. He moved his tongue, and Emy followed. Reed’s hand stroked Emy’s hip till it reached both of Emy’s butt cheeks and squeezed tight.

“Damn, Wifey, you’re so beautiful,” Reed whispered into Emy’s ear.

Emy pushed Reed away as soon as she noticed Avery and Jasmin’s reflections on the hazy glass wall. Reed was amused by what Emy did. She approached Avery and Jasmin right away, pretending to be interested in the meal they brought.

Reed just smirked and watched the three women.

——–

Reed could see three women busily serving their clients through the glass wall of his room. Reed arched an eyebrow whenever the man touched Emy’s arm while she was chatting to one of their clients.

‘Haist, I think he wants a lesson,’ Reed said.

Reed dashed out of his room, but he noticed Emy’s whereabouts and got a vision of what would happen next, so he dashed over to Emy. She will be entangled in a fight that has nothing to do with her.

“Is there a problem?” Reed asked as he approach the two.

Emy and the man exchanged glances with Reed. “Oh nothing, Sir,” Emy said.

“Do you believe in prophecy?” Reed asked.

“What?” the man asked.

“Your wife is arriving, and she seems to be furious with you. Your daughter is with her,” Reed said.

Reed’s words elicited a little chuckle from the man. Emy looked Reed in the eyes as she pulled the hem of his polo.

“What are you doing?” Emy whispered.

“I’m doing nothing. He and his family will cause trouble in our workplace,” Reed said.

Two women entered their office before Emy could speak. Emy is a woman in her late fifties, and the woman she is with is roughly her age.

“Why are you here?” the woman asked.

The man was stunned and couldn’t talk. As the woman’s voice raised, everyone stared at them.

“Are you purchasing a property for your mistress?” the woman became furious.

“I’m not sure what you’re saying,” the man said.

Emy caught the woman’s gaze. She examined her from head to toe. “Is she your woman?”

It surprised Emy as the woman lifted one hand while holding the bag as if she was about to hit her. Emy could shield her face with the paper she was holding, but no hand or bag ever touched her face. Emy looked at Reed, who was now holding the woman’s hand.

“Try to hurt her, and you will repent for the rest of your life,” Reed said gravely.

Reed locked his gaze on the woman, who took a deep breath and drew her palm away from Reed’s hold.

“If you two have an issue, please discuss it outdoors rather than here in our office,” Avery said.

“Yes. You also include us in your misunderstanding. Sir, please come out and take them with you. We’re just doing our job here, and don’t come back.” Jasmin said.

The man took a deep breath, glanced at his wife, and then grabbed her wrist and yanked her out. Everyone was looking at them and watching. Reed moved his gaze to Emy. She said nothing as she dashed to the washroom.

——-

As she entered the restroom, Emy couldn’t stop her tears from falling. She entered a cubicle and sat in the toilet bowl. She blew air. Emy felt pain in her chest and her entire body trembled.

Emy grasped her chest. Her chest tightened and she couldn’t breathe. The cubicle door unexpectedly opened, revealing Reed in front of her. Emy extended her hand and took Reed’s in hers. Reed seemed confused and approached Emy right away.

“What’s going on, Wifey?” Reed asked.

Reed realized Emy couldn’t breathe, and he instantly took her out of the cubicle and raised her. Reed seemed out of nowhere, carrying Emy in his arms.

“Sir, what happened?” Avery asked.

.....

“I’ll take her to the hospital...” Reed said as he exited the building hurriedly.

When they got to the hospital, the nurse approached them right away. Reed stood on the opposite side of the curtain. And waiting for the results of the doctor’s examination. The nurse then drew aside the curtain.

“How is she?” Reed asked the doctor.

“She’s OK,” the doctor said. “I talked to her, and we gave her a sedative. I’ll wait for the outcome of another test we performed, but...”

Reed frowned. “But what? ”

“I am not new to this type of circumstance. Most of my patients experience the same symptoms as she does. Sweating, shaking, chest discomfort, and other physical symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are common.” the doctor said.

“PTSD?” Reed was confused.

“Perhaps something happened before that seems to have happened again today, and it altered her emotion and mental condition,” the doctor speculated. “However, I might still be incorrect because I haven’t seen the results of another test. For the time being, she will remain in the hospital. ”

“Sir, we can move your friend...” the nurse said.

“She’s my wife,” Reed said.

The nurse blushed. “Sir, we may move your wife to a different room.” Sir, which room do you require? ”

“Private room. Please move her to a private room,” Reed urged.

“All right, sir,” the nurse said.

Reed moved away from the nurse and called Emy’s father. Eddie picked up the phone after a few rings.

“Reed, why did you call?” Eddie asked.

“Emy is currently at the hospital, Tatay. Can you come here right now? I’ll SMS the address to you. I just need to go somewhere.” Reed said.

“OK. We’re on our way right now.” Eddie said.

When the phone call finished, Reed put his phone in his pocket and looked at Emy, who was sleeping in the hospital bed.

“I think I need to finish what they started,” Reed said seriously.