The Contract

C H A P T E R F O U R

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Edited**

Emily's Pov

"What next?" I asked.

I'm starting to get exhausted from all this shopping. We've shopped for shoes and I did my nails so far and I can't wait to go home and sleep.

"Lunch. We'll continue tomorrow" he said and I sigh in relief.

"Finally" I mumble to myself.

"Where do you want to eat?"

"Umm....how about at a diner?" I guessed and he told glare at me that made me shiver in fear.

"Never mind. How about a Fancy Expensive restaurant" I gulp and he told the driver the direction.

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"Thanks for today," I said and exit his car and before I could've turned around, he was already gone.

Rude!

I took a deep breath before ringing the doorbell. The maid came and open the door and let me in.

"She's back!" I heard my step-sister shout.

As I enter the living room, I saw both my mom and dad with my stepsister sitting on the couch. They looked like they were waiting for me.

"Sit" my dad commanded and I took a seat.

"What do you want to talk to me about?" I asked and he looked at Vanessa before replying. "I want you to decline the contract and tell Xavier that he can marry Vanessa instead of you"

"Are you kidding?" I laughed and my dad looked like he was already getting angry.

"Why are you so stubborn Emily? Is this how we raise you? Just do what I told you and I promise everything will be back to normal. Your mom and I will treat you like a princess again" he said and I laughed again.

"I don't need you guys anymore and I can't decline the contract"

"Why? Do you like him?" Vanessa asked while wiping her tears.

"Ha! Not even Xavier will like her. She's so useless! Look at her, look at her clothes, look at her style. She nothing compare to my daughter Vanessa. Xavier deserves better because your way different" Dad said.

Ouch! That made my heartache but I continued to stay strong.

"Well, you know what? I love being different because people who are different are unique" I Clap back with a sweet smile on my face.

"Just shut up and listen to your father" mom scold me.

I looked at her and gave my sweetest smile. I'm not gonna let anyone ruin my day today.

"Now tell me, why can't you decline the contract?"

"I tried" I replied.

"Well try harder," Vanessa said to me.

"Look if you want me to decline the contract then you guys go and talk to Xavier Yourself!" I said and the room fell silent.

"I'm going out now so, bye," I said and got up to leave.

"Where are you going?" Mom asked.

"Somewhere" I replied and walked straight out of the house.
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'No Emily, don't let anyone ruin your day.' I kept chanting in my head.

I can't let my father's words get to me but again I can't believe he thinks of me that way.