Author's note: Phew! This is a long chapter. Hope you like it. Thanks for reading.

Aisha

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Chapter 25

The following day, Zara expected there to be an awkward silence or something like that but thankfully Emmett behaved as normal. Jasper and Carlisle had a quick word with Emmett regarding if he was alright. Damn, of course they heard us, Emmett thought. Alice caught up with Zara as she was having a quick snack for breakfast.

"Emmett loves you. He wants to make you really happy. Don't worry, when he is planning to do it, I will prepare you," winked Alice as Zara giggled.

Emmett descended down the stairs with Jasper. He flashed Zara a smile. She grinned back. Zara straightened out her purple fitted jumper and brushed the breadcrumbs off her navy blue jeans. She did a quick time check.

"Guys, I gotta go get my pay check," said Zara.

"You don't need to work at that shop anymore. We can have fun together, all of us. We'll go shopping, surfing, shopping, art galleries, shopping, you name it we will go there," chirped Alice.

"What do you think I should do Em?" asked Zara.

"I'd say don't work. I'll show you the world. But the rest is up to you," said Emmett.

Zara gave Emmett a quick kiss on the lips. She locked their gaze and said, "I'll quit. I'll see you in a few."

Zara waved at them then raced off to her blue sports car. She drove at full-speed to the boutique. She walked leisurely inside with a smile and greeted her happy-go-lucky, 23 year old manager, Tim. They exchanged the usual 'how r u'. Tim handed her pay check.

"Thank you Tim."

"No problem," replied Tim with a luminous smile.

"I have something to say," said Zara, she brushed a hand through her hair.

"Oh no, what is it?" said Tim in a worried tone.

"I can't continue working here," admitted Zara.

"What?" The smile now had definitely turned upside down.

"I am quitting my job, Tim. It's been great working with you but I have other priorities now so I have to leave this job," explained Zara.

"Are you fucking serious?" Tim asked.

"Yeah."

"If I may ask what are your priorities? What happened to working so you and your sister can have a better life?" asked Tim.

"My sister is dead. At that time I was desperate for a job, now I don't need one. My life is much better now thanks," answered Zara as she folded her arms across her chest.

"I'm sorry about your sister. May I ask how you are going to survive without a job? Who is going to pay your rent?" asked Tim. What's wrong with this girl? Why is she really leaving?

"I will be clearing out my house day after tomorrow so I won't have to worry about the rent," responded Zara.

"Where are you going to stay? I have space in my house. Stay with me," he said. His eyes glistened with hope.

"I am staying at my boyfriend's house," said Zara. Please don't say it. Please don't say it.

"Boyfriend," repeated Tim. "Are you for real?" Zara nodded. "What about me?"

Damn he had to say it! Zara snapped, "What about you?"

"I thought we had something special," said Tim. He was crestfallen. Tim was heartbroken. Since the day she walked in the boutique he knew she was special.

"I'm sorry if you were deluded but for me you were just my boss," replied Zara. Oh my God, I'm a vampire and you're a pathetic human!

Zara's phone began ringing.

"Hey, it's Jake."

"Oh, hi Jake. Is everything okay? Is Bella alright?" asked Zara. Why is he calling me? Something must be wrong.

"We have tracked Edward's scent on our land and have chased him away. But he is on Cullen's side now so I thought I would just let you know. I called Carlisle a minute ago, he said you weren't there so I thought I'd let you know," said Jake.

"Fuck's sake. I guess we will handle it. Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Thanks," said Zara before hanging up.

Zara looked around with raging eyes. Tim looked perplexed. Zara took a deep breath. She heard footsteps. Her eyes glanced to the door and a smile was on her face straight away. Zara ran to Emmett who pulled her in a tight embrace. He cupped her cheek and asked whether she heard the news or not.

"Jake just told me," Zara replied. "What are you doing here?"

Emmett kissed her nose and said, "You think I won't know that you don't want to be left alone after hearing that. I'm sure you're mad and a bit scared which is why I am here to cheer you up."

Zara giggled and then realised that Tim was as still as a statue as he observed them.

"Tim, this is my boyfriend, Emmett," introduced Zara. "This is Tim, my manager."

"Hey Tim," said Emmett. "You must be happy that she's leaving. She talks so much, right?"

"How rude!" said Zara as she wacked Emmett's arm.

"It was a joke!" stated Emmett.

"Yeah, yeah," sighed Zara. "Tim, take care and I'm sure you'll find someone else."

"You mean for your job, right?" asked Emmett.

"Sure that too," said Zara as Emmett led her to her car.

Emmett pushed her gently so she leaned on the door of her car. He cupped her face and gave her a full on French kiss. Zara tried so hard to stop that moan. Emmett finally broke the kiss and opened her door. Zara laughed then took her seat and strapped in. Emmett hopped in and they drove away. Tim had been watching them. His jaw dropped when they had kissed.