"Then how in the name of hell were you able to control his anger and tutor him! " He literally shrieked.

Emerson smiled like remembering a memory.

"He said that my face like a scared kitten would make his anger go easily, since he really loves kittens! "

Adrien took a deep breath to calm his anger he didn't know why was brewing in him. He just looked away and nodded.

"Are you ready to order? " The waiter asked.

"What's the special in veg? " Emerson asked politely.

After ordering food and a bottle of wine for Adrien and beer for Emerson, they again fell in silence.

Adrien decided to pry a little, his curiosity taking best of him.

"You haven't visited your parents in the lst month or so, why? " He asked nonchalantly.

Emerson went still for a second but Adrien didn't notice.

Luckily she was saved from answering by their food arriving.

Emerson asked him question before he could remember he asked her something.

"Which uni did you attend? " She asked looking interested.

"Colombia Uni, my most time was spent in the company, so it was easier to attend Colombia unlike NYU, which even though best is stricter with rules." He replied.

Emerson hummed.

"The food is good." She said pointing her fork at the plate.

Adrien hummed in reply.

"What happened between you and blondie? " Adrien asked out of blue.

"Blondie? " Emerson asked with confused look.

"Dave, the one from program" He told dryly.

"We went to same high school." She replied vaguely.

"No shit, Sherlock. I was asking about your relationship." He said rolling his eyes.

Emerson clenched her fork but Adrien was oblivious to it.

"Nothing." She said blankly.

"It was clearly nothing." He stated dryly.

Emerson knew he wasn't going to drop and she was getting irritated. She couldn't let his curiousity ruin her day.

"Curiosity killed the cat Mr Stone and don't say you are not a cat or satisfaction brought is back, because I don't want to answer your question, please don't do this ruin the whole day." She stated bluntly.

Adrien was taken aback by her tone and words.

He was too eager to know what happened between them but he also didn't want to ruin the whole day. So he nodded and kept mum.

After they finished eating, Liam came back with a sundae cup of chocolate monster ice cream. It was chocolate ice cream with choco chips, chocolate flavoured whipped cream and pieces of KitKat.

Emerson's whole face lit up with the brightest smile she could muster and her eyes twinkled.

"Here, kitten. I knew you would love it." Liam said handing the cup to Emerson.

"Thanks Liam, really . You just made my whole day." She replied with a big smile.

Adrien was getting jealous.

He was her husband but he didn't know that she loved chocolate this much.

Liam smiled at her.

"Good night kitten, you are welcomed here anytime. See you soon." He said.

Emerson too gave her greetings and walked outside the restaurant.

Adrien rolled his eyes and was about to follow her when Liam's tattooed hand held his shoulder firmly, stopping him.

Liam leaned next to his ear and whispered in a deadly tone,

"You may be the king of business world, Stone, but remember, if I hear she shredded a single tear because of you, you would regret it. Mafia shit is always powerful than business, remember it." He leaned back and patted his shoulder.

"Goodbye Mr Stone , Emerson is waiting for you and don't test me." He said with a smile like her didn't just threatened him.

Adrien nodded. He couldn't deny Mafia was stronger than business world and he knew not to cross them.

Emerson waited as Adrien brought his car to the entrance. She slid in the passenger seat eating her ice cream peacefully.

"I had fun today. Thanks for inviting me." He spoke.

Emerson just smiled in response.

She knew words weren't needed now.

Even if she acted like he wasn't there when she was in the park, she enjoyed having someone's company.

When they arrived at the mansion, Emerson was first to freshen up and change in sweat pants and the shirt.

When Adrien went for shower, Emerson took her earplugs and climbed on the terrace listening to music and star gazing till she felt sleepy.

Adrien had a feeling that she won't be in the room till he is asleep and so he went to sleep without waiting for her.

The next day, an unexpected news was informed to Emerson by her college committee.

"The exam for Oxford exchange will be conducted in three weeks."

Emerson's breath hitched.

6 months in Oxford couldn't fill the whole 4 years she could have been in Harvard, but it was an opportunity she wasn't going to miss.

But is your dear husband going to agree?

Her subconscious mind mocked.

She sighed.

Grandpa Henry told me he isn't going to control me, and it's not that I will be necessarily selected. There is no harm in trying.

Next two weeks went good for both Adrien and Emerson. They both were civil towards each other and talked too.

Somewhere, Emerson was getting hope this marriage was not a mistake and worth trying.

She also studied for her the exam with all her power.

She didn't go out on weekends for a long time, just for a stroll and food, nothing much so she didn't bother inviting Adrien.

Adrien too was satisfied with their growing friendship, if he could call it that.

Fortunately for Emerson, he didn't ask questions she didn't want to answer.

On Sunday, they went for a dinner at Henry's mansion.

The next week too went well for both of them and Emerson gave the exam for Oxford.

The test too went well.

The result was to be declared in 2 weeks.

A couple of days before the result , Adrien returned at the mansion to see Emerson doing some work on her laptop.

"Hey Emerson, good evening. How was your day? " He asked.

"It was great. How was yours? " She asked with a smile.

"Boring, some clients really know how to get on my nerves. " He groaned.

Emerson chuckled.

"Let me freshen up and we will have dinner." Adrien said and Emerson nodded.

After dinner, they both sat on the garden bench.

The cool breeze was indicating the up coming winter.

Adrien and Emerson didn't notice when his arm rested on her soulder .

They were enjoying the night view when Adrien and Emerson both turned towards each other and their eyes locked.

Everything blurred arround them and and as cliche as it sounds, they didn't know when they started leaning in.

Adrien's gaze landed on her lips and flickered between her eyes and lips.

And ever so softly and gently, his lips touched her and both of their bodies went on fire.

Adrien kissed her and tasted the chocolate she ate after dinner.

Emerson too was absorbed by his soft lips.

Their lips moved in sync and soon the soft kiss turned hungry.

Adrien cupped her face and Emerson's hands went around his neck as he deepened the kiss.

A soft moan erupted from her , exciting him further.

After a good long kiss they both pulled away and Adrien rested his forehead on Emerson's.

They both were panting heavily.

"It was ... Wow" Adrien said between pants.

"Yeah... " Emerson replied.

Both of their lips were swollen and face flushed.

"Let's go inside, it's getting cold." Emerson said.

Adrien nodded and followed her inside.

They both had smiles on their faces, well for Emerson, but Adrien was grinning like a fool.

He was glad that he kissed her.

Adrien laid down on his bed and Emerson continued her previous work.

The next day Emerson was gone before he wake up which wasn't a surprise but Adrien was disappointed.

So he texted her

He sent the message.

Emerson read it and blushed furiously.

She hit send and turned off her phone. She didn't want it disturbing her in class.

When she returned to the mansion, Adrien was already there.

"Hi, how was your day? " He asked with a smile.

"Good, and yours? " She asked.

"Would have been better if someone would have given me what I wanted." He said with a frown.

Emerson's confusion was evident on her face.

Within a blink of eye, Adrien was hovering her, his lips on her in a passionate kiss.

Leaving her breathless, he broke the kiss.

"Now it's better." He said panting and Emerson blushed furiously.

He stepped back.

"You must have gotten the invite, be ready by 7." He said.

"Which invite? " She asked confused.

"Stephanie's party. At your parents mansion." He said in a duh tone.

Emerson looked calm from outside but a storm was brewing inside her.

She knew they didn't want her their and that's why only Adrien got their invitation.

"Is it necessary for me to come, I mean you can go alone, I don't like parties much." She gave him half truth.

"No. Who will bey date if I go alone, come on, we will be back before you know it. And besides, don't you miss your parents and sister? " He tried to convince her.

Emerson nodded reluctantly not wanting him to ask questions she didn't want to answer .

But she could feel something terrible was going to happen.