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Chapter 12

Friday came and Emily couldn't contain her excitement that I was showing up. I stood in front of my mirror wearing my best suit and tie. It was casual enough for the party and I knew her father would recognize the expensive name behind it.

Henry also couldn't contain his happiness about me going out.

"Master, your car is ready."

"Thank you Henry."

I grabbed my car keys after seeing that everything was in place and walked out to my car.

My ride over to her home was a quick one. I parked outside and saw several cars parked around the house. I parked less than a block away and made my way to the house.

My nerves never got the better of me. This man did not scare me of affect me in any way other than anger. I actually looked forward to meeting him face to face.

I came to the house and knocked on the door.

The woman who opened the door was Emily's mother. She wore a very expensive cocktail dress and matching jewelry.

She took a moment to look me over and see the expensive suit. She smiled but looked confused.

"May I help you young man?" She asked politely.

"Yes, I am here as Emily's escort tonight."

Her smile seemed to drop but she struggled to keep it up.

"I-I'm sorry, what was that?"

"Emily has invited me to keep her company tonight."

She froze and started shaking her head.

"I'm sorry but Emily told me a girl was coming over."

"No I didn't." A voice from behind her said.

Emily stepped to her mother's side and gently moved in front of her.

"I told you I invited a friend. I never said it was a girl." She then turned and smiled at me.

Emily was wearing a beautiful blue dress with a silver necklace. Her hair was pulled into an elegant bun.

"Damien, welcome!" She founded a lot happier now that I was there. "Please come in."

I stepped inside and Emily shut the door. Her mother looked pale and tried to keep her smile on her face.

"Emily, you should have told us it was a man you invited."

Emily turned to her. "Why? What's the difference between a girl and a guy who comes over?"

Her mother twitched and I smiled. I may have just ruined their plans tonight.

Her mother opened her mouth then quickly shut it.

Emily smiled at me and tugged on my hand. "Come on in."

I walked with Emily towards a corner of the house. As we walked I took in the atmosphere. Everyone was wearing their best suits and dresses. Most of them looked to be in their mid thirties to early forties. A few younger people stood over by the food table. I saw a few boys that looked like they could be the young man her father was talking about.

We both reached the corner and stood there, observing everyone laughing and drinking wine or champagne.

"Thanks for coming tonight. I would have lost my mind if you didn't come."

"Well I had no better plans tonight." I told her with a smile.

Her smile grew wider then went back to looking around the room.

"Do you know any of there people?" I asked her out of curiosity.

"Most of them work for my father. Others I think he invited to suck up to. My father is always looking for ways to climb up the social latter."

"I see. And I suppose he never introduces you?"

"Every now and then, when he can use me as his family man act. I usually never remember any of them."

"I suppose they are not worth remembering most of the time."

Emily shrugged. "I have nothing to do with them so I usually let it go."

I nodded.

We stood there for several moments taking in the room. I felt sorry that she was constantly stuck in these situations where she was alone amongst these people.

While she looked around looking bored, I scanned the room, hoping to catch a glimpse of the boy her parents wanted to force on her. Several men were younger but in this day in age, it was hard to tell who actually was her age.

I glanced in the opposite corner and saw her father eyeing me. He was smiling to look polite for the crowd but I knew he wasn't happy that I was there with his daughter. I watched his wife stand by him and she whispered something in his ear. He nodded and whispered back. I would have heard what was said if it wasn't for the other people laughing and talking loudly.

I took a small step closer to Emily and watched her father's eyes narrow at me. Her mother walked over to us with a wide fake smile on her face.

"Emily, your father would like a word with you."

"Ok." She grabbed my hand. "Lets go."

Her mother blocked our way before she could lead me over.

"Actually, he would like a moment alone. I will be more than happy to keep your guest entertained for a few moments."

Emily's hand tightened on mine for a moment. I squeezed back and she looked at me.

"It's alright", I said with a smile. "I wouldn't mind getting to know your mother."

Emily's smile was now sad but she understood what I meant. She let go of me and slowly walked over to her father.

Her mother intertwined her arm with mine and I reluctantly let her. Was slowly began walking around the room.

"I don't believe I caught your name when I first saw you dear." She said.

"Damien. My name is Damien."

" And you go to school with Emily?"

"Yes madam."

I peeked out of the corner of my eye and saw Emily standing with her father, introducing her to several older men. They had to be his work associates.

"How long have you known Emily?"

"A few weeks since I transferred to the school. She was the first friend I made."

"Oh that's nice. Emily hardly brings her friends over so it's nice to finally meet one."

I can't imagine why she doesn't.

Finally, I saw Emily's father practically drag her to an older man and a boy who must be his son.

The boy was a few inches taller than her with slicked back blonde hair. The air around him suggested arrogance and his belief that he was superior.

I watched him gently take her hand and give it a gentle kiss. My hands curled into fists.

"Damien? Are you alright?"

I blinked back to reality and looked back to Wendy.

"Yes. I'm sorry, was lost in the party for a moment."

She nodded. "Yes my husband knows hoe to throw very elegant parties."

"Yes, I see he spares no expense."

She smiled with pride. "Indeed! My Howard is always very serious about his career and family."

"Yes I can see that."

I felt a tap on my shoulder and turned to see Emily.

"Thank you mom. I can take him from here."

I let go of her arm gently and watched her mother's smile waver.

"Did you speak to your father already?"

"Yes mom. He just wanted me to meet some people."

"And did you meet anyone interesting?" I could see the look of hope in her mother's eyes.

"Just some people dad works with."

Her smile faded a little as Emily took my hand and led me back into the corner.

"Sorry about that. I should have warned you that might happen."

"It's alright. I figured it would happen. Your father seems to want to throw his lovely daughter when it suits him."

She shrugged. "I'm use to it."

"Would you like me to get you a drink?"

"Yeah thanks."

I walked over to the drinks table and got her a glass of punch.

I turned and almost broke the glass as I saw the same boy from earlier approach her.

He will not touch her…

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