(CHAPTER THREE) *Mary's POV* I set on the couche confused, what just happened, the connection I felt when I was looking at Wilson, I had to get out of there as soon as possible. The heat was too much. I hear a knock on the door, could it be the parents are back? I ran to open the door, and I'm met by a furious Emily. "Hey, how was dinner?"I asked nervous Her:you're still asking? After ruining things for me. I frown Me:what do you mean by I ruined everything for you? Her:I took you there for introductions, but when you saw him,you just became a statue, drooling over my boyfriend, Me:ohh are you dating yet? She looks down, tapping her foot on the floor, Her:well he was suppose to ask me to be his girlfriend today but you Mary ruined everything for, Me:Emily I think you misunderstood everything, and I'm not in the mood to argue with you right now, Her:Do you want him? Me:what? Her:Do you want him ,YES OR NO? Me:n..no, off course I don't want him. Her:Mary that man is mine, I saw him first, so I'll not allow anyone to take him away from me, not even you. Me:Noted,and close the door on your way out . I leave her there going to my room. She's fully of shit, fighting for someone who doesn't even want you. *Emily's POV * I open my bedroom door furiously, Mary is full of shit, I dial Wilson's number, Him:hey Emily, Me:Really Wilson? Like you left me to eat dinner alone, why did you ask me out then? Him:look I'm really sorry okay, I had to take care of something very important, Me:you'll have to make it up to me then, Him:okay I'll let you know when I find time okay, Me:But Wilson you owe me a lot. Him:Look I'm just your friend Emily and not your boyfriend, don't misunderstand the 2, Me:Ohh okay, I'm sorry I thought the dinner was to ask me to be your girlfriend, Him:yes that was the plan,until I saw that I'll be making a mistake, Me:what do you mean by you'll be making a mistake? Him:My heart belongs to someone else now, Me:and who's that? Mary? Him:look I've to go. And he drops the call, he didn't denie that, now I regret taking Mary to that dinner, My bedroom opens and I know it's Eric, he's here to annoy me more, Me:Don't you know how to knock? Him:calm down little sis,why are you so angry? Me:what do you want? Him:How was the dinner, I hope all went well? Me:(clearing my throat)yes everything is fine, Him:Then why were you screaming over the phone? Me:it's none of your business. Him:did he ask you to be his girlfriend? Me:No, Him:Tell me what happened? I just feel like crying when I think about what occurred earlier, Me:I don't want to talk about it. Him:okay, please Emily don't do anything stupid okay, the right man for you will come,stop forcing things. Me:b..but I love him, Him:And then? Me:he said his heart belongs to someone else now. Him:did he say who? Me:I think he likes Mary, Him:but I told you sis,anyways it's done now, let them be okay, I nod but boiling inside, Wilson is mine and will always be. *Wilson's POV * I decided to cool my mind in this beautiful park,I just can't stop thinking about Mary, I want to get to know her more. As I strolled through the park, taking in the vibrant greenery and lively atmosphere, I suddenly collided with a familiar figure. Mary. Our eyes met, and for a moment, time stood still. We exchanged a brief, awkward smile before I apologized for bumping into her. "No worries, I'm the one who should be apologizing," Mary said, her voice soft and melodious. "I wasn't watching where I was going." We stood there, frozen in that moment, the tension between us palpable. Then, without a word, we simultaneously sat down on a nearby bench, as if drawn by an invisible force. The silence between us was comfortable, almost natural. We gazed out at the park, taking in the sights and sounds around us. Finally, Mary broke the silence. "It's been a while," she said, turning to me with a gentle smile. I nodded, feeling a sense of home wash over me. "Yeah, it has. How've you been?" Her:Good but lonely, just that I'm missing my parents. Me:where are they if you don't mind me asking? Her:Attending meetings all over the world, I'm missing them so much but they never find time for me . Me:Are you the only child? She smiles Her:yes but I'm not spoilt, Me:I know.,so any boyfriend? Her:Not yet. Me:okay good "And you?"she asks, Me:Not yet but soon. Her:okay, I thought you were in a relationship with Emily. Me:No we're not, we're just friends and that's where it ends. Her:okay I hear you, Me:Can I've your number please? Her:ooh sure..0775....... Me:Thank you so much, The sun is about to set, Her:I should go, it's getting late, Me:Ohh Sure, I'll walk you home, Her:Thank you. I smile, *Eric's POV * Like are my eyes deceiving me? Is that Mary and Wilson? This will break Emily, my sister loves this guy a lot xem, I just wish she finds someone else and move on from Wilson, Mary is oblivious to the fact that Emily loves Wilson but here she's, holding hands with him.i click my young going home, . . . . . . . . I found Emily sleeping on the couche, I gentle shake her, Her:ohh you're back already? Me:yes I am,did you cook? I'm famished. Her:yes, your food is in the microwave, Him:Thank you, how was your day? Her:it was great. Me:did you see Mary today? Her: No,why asking? Me:Nothing, I'm just surprised that you spent your day alone, you guys are always together, Her:(faking a smile)I'll go see her later but for now, I need to rest. Me:okay sure, I'll go change Her: okay sure I went straight to my room. (2 weeks later) *Mary's POV* I was surprised when Wilson called me. "Hey, Mary, I was thinking of taking you out this afternoon. Would you like that?" he asked. I agreed, curious about his plans. When he arrived, he handed me a beautiful bouquet of flowers. "For you," he said with a smile. We walked around, and Wilson bought me chocolates and ice cream. He said he wanted to spoil me. We tried all sorts of food, and I felt like a queen. The way he looked at me made my heart flutter. Later, Wilson suggested dinner at a fancy hotel. I felt a bit nervous, but he reassured me. At the hotel, he ordered a delicious meal, and we talked for hours. We laughed and shared stories, and I felt a deep connection. As we finished, Wilson pulled out a single rose and handed it to me. "Mary, I really like you. Will you be my girlfriend?" he asked, his eyes shining with hope. I was touched by his gesture. "Yes, I'd love to," I replied, smiling. Wilson's face lit up, and he leaned in to kiss me softly. "I'm so happy," he whispered. We hugged, and I felt like I was on cloud nine. *Emily's POV * My eyes better be playing pranks on me,I blink repeatedly looking at his profile picture, it's a picture of him and Mary,it seems like there were out for dinner, and they really look cute together, I cannot take that away from them, Me:that dog Wilson, he lead me on, he gave me hope about us,only for him to do this,?to grate my heart into tiny pieces, I am Emily, I always get what i want, Wilson will be mine. It's been a while since I saw Mary,I think it's time I pay her a visit. To be continued............. .