EMMA'S POV
"Need any help angel?"
Vincent asked sensing my thoughts. I have lost the way back and I don't know the address properly. What should I do? Shall I ask for help to Vincent? But he is a stranger. Still he doesn't seem any harm.
He moved his fingers in front of my face snapping me from my thoughts. Oh I was staring into nowhere like a maniac. I shook my thoughts away and looked at him. He gave me a questioning look but had amusement in his eyes. How should I ask him for help. I am 16 and don't know my address. How embarrassing will it be. But maybe I can call Carl.
"Earth to Angel." He chuckled at me.
"Um...I...I lost my way actually." I said looking down. Embarrassed of my behaviour I couldn't look up to meet his eyes. He will laugh at me for sure.
"Oh it's alright. I can help you don't worry." He said to my shock.
"You won't laugh at me?" I asked wide eyed. He looked confused.
"Why would I laugh at you?" He asked as if it was obvious.
"Because I am a big girl and don't know my address." I said ashamed of myself. I looked at my feet where Tody was licking. I felt a finger under my chin and raised my face up to face Vincent. He took away his hand.
"I don't think there is anything to laugh or anything you should be ashamed of. I will gladly help you find your home. Now, which way did you come?"
He asked me in a casual tone. I gave him a small smile before pointing my finger to the direction I came from. He looked at the my hand and frowned.
"The way goes straight out of the town. Are you sure you live there princess?" He asked me.
I nodded a yes at him. His frown didn't leave his face but He held my hand and led me to a sleek black car. He opened the passenger door for me like a gentleman. I smiled and said a little thank you. He sat in the driving seat and started driving to the direction I told. He kept driving straight for another 15 minutes when I saw a familiar flower shop I had seen. I remember taking a turn from there so I told Vincent to take a turn too.
I soon remembered the way back. It was quite easy actually with just two three turns. A smile crept on my face as I saw the familiar surroundings. Carl's mansion was visible from where we were. Vincent suddenly stopped the car.
"Where do you live Emma?" He asked me as I gave him a confused look.
"Um..that mansion." I said pointing to the mansion.
Vincent looked at the mansion in shock. He stayed in trance for next five minutes until I shook him.
"Vincent!" I called his name and shook him out of his trance.
"Yeah." He said looking at me.
"What happened? Are you alright?" I asked him in confusion.
He shook his head no. What's wrong with him?
"You live with Carl Smith?" He asked with his eyes widen in shock. Why is it so shocking for him?
"Yes. Any problem?" I asked him with a frown.
He looked at the house and again at me.
"He...He rescued you from your abusive foster parents. Right?" I shifted uncomfortably in my seat. The mention of my past made me a little uncomfortable as Vincent was still a stranger to me.
I nodded looking outside the window.
There was a dead silence in the car for next few minutes. I could hear him breath heavily. He seemed to have a inner battle with himself. His knuckles turned white as he gripped the steering wheel very tightly. Why is he angry suddenly? I hope I didn't do anything wrong. But maybe I offended him by saying something that I shouldn't have. I decided to apologise to him. But before I could say anything he made a U Turn and jerked me to a side. Thankfully I had the seat belt on or else I would have flied out of the car at the speed he took the turn.
He started driving back to where we came from. What is he doing?
"Where are you taking me?" I asked slightly panicked. I gripped the door handle tightly because the speed he was driving would certainly get us killed. What the hell is wrong with this guy? He isn't answering my questions. I should have never accepted his help. What if he kidnaps me!
"You tell me now where you are taking me or I will jump out of the car!" I yelled at him. I didn't intend to take such a risky step but that was the only thing that came to my mind at the moment. He chuckled at my attempt to stop him.
"You can always try angel." He said mockingly. That was it. I am doing it. I am going to jump from a moving car. I opened the door. Well tried to open but it didn't. It was locked. O,god!
"Open the door!" I said to him. He had a cocky smirk on his face and it irritated me that he was smirking at my condition.
"Nope." Is only what he said.
"What do you mean by nope?" I asked in disbelief. He can't take me with him like this.
"Nope means no that is I am not letting you go. You will come with me Emma bear." His endearment was weird but it felt cute. Its like I have heard it before. But where? No one has ever called me any nicknames other than Carl then why does this name sound like I have heard it before and someone called me that.
I sat quietly after that. I know that all my efforts will be in waste. This man is not going to leave me alone.
"Where are you taking me?" I asked crossing my arms in front of my chest.
"Somewhere you need to be. Somewhere you belong." He replied looking straight at the road. What is that supposed to mean?
"Huh?" I asked being dumb as ever.
He didn't reply just kept driving. Well its alright if he doesn't tell me. I will find out one or the other way.
Finally after hours of silence well only minutes actually we reached a beautiful mansion.
It was beautiful and looked homy. I was so engrossed in looking at the mansion that I didn't realise that Vincent was standing near me and he had opened the door for me. He cleared his throat gaining my attention. I looked away in embarrassment as he caught me staring at this house. But who lives here and why am I here?
"Is it yours?" I asked Vincent and thankfully he gave me a proper answer this time.
"Yes. I live here with ou- my parents. Come." He said leading me inside. It was more beautiful inside than outside. It was luxurious yet cozy. It had its own warmth. I sound weird but that is what I felt.
"Mom! Dad! Come here fast. Look who I have with me!" Vincent said. Why is he so excited for me to meet his parents?
Suddenly a very beautiful women came down the stairs followed by a man in his early 50's. They both looked really nice and rich.
I noticed that the women had same brown eyes as me but her hair was a little darker than mine. But the man had same hair color as mine. Also Vincent has the same features. But because he is there son. What am I to them?
The women looked at me for a second before engulfing me in a bone crushing hug. The hug took me by surprise but it was so warm and motherly. I can't describe the feeling. It is something I have never felt. There is a feeling of longing in her touch. She pulled away and I saw that she had tears in her eyes. Her eyes had the same expression of longing. She held love and worry for me. But I don't understand why. I don't even know her.
She cupped my face and kissed my forehead. Involuntarily my eyes closed at her sweet touch. I feel more than comfortable. Its very different from Carl's touch. Not only because Carl's touch is from different emotion But this lady has a motherly aura around her. And that is what makes me feel comfortable.
The man pulled her away to his side and looked at me in confusion.
I looked at Vincent with a look which says that 'care to explain'. I guess the man had same thoughts as mine as he spoke the next.
"Vincent what the hell is going on? Who is this girl?" Asked the man. His tone was authoritve and anyone who hears it had to follow because he had an aura of power around him. He was dangerous for sure.
Vincent and the woman who was his mother looked at the man in shock.
"Greyson you can't be serious." The lady said to the man in a very shocked tone. The man just raised an eyebrow.
"Dad she is Emma. Our Emma." What the hell is happening! Why is he calling me as their Emma? Something is definetly wrong with them. They are hiding something.
The man had a very much shocked expression and in the next moment he was the one to hug me. He was huge and I was completely fitted in his form as he held me to his chest. I felt safe around him. His poweful aura suddenly vanished and I felt like he was the safest person on the Earth who can never harm me and will always protect me. I wrapped my arms around him. I was not in my own control. I was acting strange. This was so unlikely to me.
"I missed you so much my little princess. I missed you so much." He said as he kissed my forehead. What's with me and nicknames?
"Ugh......who are you? And how do you know me?" I asked taking a step back. I should stop trusting strangers. They can also mean harm to me despite their comforting aura.
The three of them gave me a shocked looked. Suddenly the women started crying. Did I say something wrong? Did I hurt her feelings?
She looked at me with teary eyes and said the most shocking thing in my life that turned my world upside down in a minute.
"We are your parents,sweetie."