The sky danced between the hues of red, orange , pink and violet, as if colors mixed in a palette.

The birds returning home, their silhouette making the sky look more beautiful.

The grassland looked aesthetic, with the couple sitting on the now still horse, with one leaning on her back on the others chest while the watched the kaleidoscope in the sky, and the other one caressed her knuckles softly.

"It's beautiful." Emerson whispered.

Adrien smiles softly.

"It is." He said, looking at the dusky sky.

"It feels so soo that we have to return. I still want to go back on the trail." Emerson said.

Adrien wrapped his arms around d her and gave her a squeeze.

"We can come back here again in near future. But we need to leave now. It's freezing." He said.

That's when she noticed the goosebumps on her skin and the chilly breeze.

Emerson nodded.

She turned the horse and returned to the stables.

The ranch master smiled at them and helped them get down the horse.

Well, help Adrien, because Emerson was already good at it.

"We can have dinner at a restaurant near Thames, an old English restaurant. It's quite famous in the area, but if you want we can go somewhere else." Adrien spoke once they left the ranch after bidding the ranch master goodbye.

Adrien, even though if happy, was still a little scared deep inside that he might do something wrong and Emerson would flip. And what good moments they enjoyed from the morning would end badly.

Emerson smiled at him.

"Well, I would love too. And near Thames at the dusk sounds good."

Emerson, after a long time, of probably years felt more content than ever.

The worry of Michael's case was still on her mind, but she ignored it for then.

She just wanted to bask in the affection and warmth.

Adrien gave her a toothy grin, looking boyish.

"Then lead the way, my lady." He said while bowing like an 1800s English gentleman.

Emerson giggled lightly at his actions, feeling giddy and drunk with happiness.

She put her hand in his and curtesing, was about to lead the way when Adrein's phone rang and hoe cursed under his breath.

When he angrily picked up the phone and was about to shout at the person, the person on the other line spoke.

"Michael Fort and his company is in money laundering and fraud, with hidden money making to prevent taxes." A cold but familiar voice spoke.

Adrien expression changed from angry to surprised.

"Liam? " He asked.

The person on the other line hummed.

Emerson frowned.

It couldn't be my friend Liam. Why would he call Adrien.

"How do you know it? " Adrien asked calmly.

"I have my sources. Did you forget I have connections with gang? " He asked , his tone amused.

"Excuse me for a few minutes Emerson. " His statement was a statement but question. When Emerson nodded, he walked a few steps away from her.

"Why are you telling me this? " Adrien asked.

Liam chuckled.

"That bastard was lucky I didn't know what he did until yesterday. I would have killed him with my bare hands for hurting her. But I am glad you tried it. Should have done more damage." He said.

Adrien chuckled darkly, agreeing with him. But he still felt jealous that someone cares so much for her, that she might leave him for the tattoed man.

"Yeah, but how did you know? " Adrien asked curiously. The news didn't leak to public.

Liam cleared his throat.

"Well, I keep guards for her." He muttered.

Adrien almost shouted but knowing Emerson might hear he toned it down

"You what! " It was clearing privacy invasion.

And the girl he was talking about was his wife. His wife!

"Tone it down, when I saw her after years, I thought of doing it because I didn't trust you. You filthy rich billionaires are douches. " Liam said flatly.

Adrien sighed in frustration.

"It still doesn't excuse for doing it. And why so worried suddenly about her. Where were you when that bastard broke her heart and wedding. And how didn't you know what he did before? You act like you care for her so suddenly." He spat.

"Well, Mr I Am Always Superior, I always cared for her. She help me get up in my feet. So it's natural. And I always kept an eye for her. But I wasn't that strict about it before. I knew that their wedding broke and even if he spread that he broke it off, I was sure it was Emerson. And she didn't seem too happy about the wedding in the first place. It looked like just another phenomenon for her. So I didn't do anything to him.

But I didn't know why she broke it. That's why he is still living. After that she was normal. For almost an year, and the moment I slacked off , I met her again after some months with you, married! That's why I appointed guards for her. Because I saw how her previous relationship was. And when yesterday I found out what happened, I just knew I had to do something. So I dug the information. Wether the Forts press charges on you or not, use this I formation. I will mail the proof to you. Destroy that bastard." Liam rambled.

The line was silent for a few moments, and only Liam's deep breathing could be heard.

"Do you like her romantically? " Adrien grit out, his jaw and fists were clenched when he asked.

Liam started laughing hysterically when Adrien asked that making him frown.

"You idiot, never in a million years. The real reason I am grateful to her because if she hadn't help me set myself on right path, I would have the woman I love on my side." He said,his tone changing to soft.

Adrien sighed in relief.

"Well, I could have found the information and proofs myself, I am not grateful that you helped me, because you interrupted our date and know we are late. Want to talk with Emerson? " He asked, the edge in his voice gone.

"Sure man. And even if I don't hate you, I still dislike you." Liam bit back.

Adrien turned and walked where Emerson was leaning, waiting for him patiently.

He forwarded the phone towards her.

"It's Liam, that restaurant boy." Adrien said.

Emerson frowned. Adrien looked like their talk was intense. And how on the earth the two are talking, and why.

She eyed him warily and when she took the phone and said hello, Liam shouted in a mock shrill voice.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY BESTIE. WHEN IS THE PARTY? LET'S GO TO GET OUR NAILS DONE! "

His voice was so loud, that even Adrien heard it and couldn't contain his laughter.

Emerson winced and then scowled.

"merda! You idiot. Do you want to make me deaf?" She said angrily, now holding the phone to another ear and rubbing her other ear to sooth it.

Liam laughed loudly on the other end.

"It was to rile you up, and that's the same greeting you gave me on my birthday in university." He said.

"I didn't. And why are you calling my husband and not me, and from when are you best buddies? " Emerson asked suspiciously.

Adrien felt a sense of accomplishment when she said my husband.

Emerson heard a soft female voice calling out to Liam on the other side.

"Well, I will tell you later, but for now happy birthday and bye, I have to go." He said, and without even waiting for her reply, he hung up .

Emerson raised her eye brows at Adrien , but he just shrugged I response.

Emerson rolled her eyes and started walking towards the car with a silently laughing Adrien following her.

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