"come by the house sometime, and don't forget..." Mum Elaina says with a smile before bringing her lips close to my ear " to teach Chance which team runs this game" she confides silently to me.

I smiled at her before replying with a nod "Emma I will chat with you later and I will also be seeing your Mum later today" she says to Emma before kissing everyone on the cheek then getting into the car after that her driver drove off leaving us in our present positions.

"Bane, wipe that expression off your face it's not like you won't ever see her again, " Louis says shoving my shoulder lightly making me hiss in pain.

"Hey, that hurts I almost lost my hand," I say pouting while rubbing my shoulder to make an emphasis.

"I am only trying to save my godchild I don't want him turning out ugly just because of his Mom," he says trimly before placing his hand over Emma's shoulder" by the way Emma is the dramatic one among us so don't take that away from her," he says firmly gaining a hit to his stomach from Emma.

"Thanks, babe he deserved that hit," I say laughing before pulling Emma into the house with me.

"I am going to get ready for work, " I say to Emma while walking up the stairs.

Getting to my room I put necessary things into my bag before packing my hair into a proper bun leaving my face free of makeup then deciding to go with the same outfit I have on then leaving the room towards the front door.

"let me drop you off" Emma announces coming out of the kitchen with her keys swinging on her index finger stopping me on my track" don't you dare say otherwise, " she says giving me a rigid look.

I sigh in defeat knowing she won't let me leave until she is coming with me "okay, let's go" I say leaving through the front door towards her parked car.

We got in the car driving off not after telling the guys we were leaving. Since today is a Saturday I have an afternoon and evening shift in the restaurant today in which I am so happy about.

We stop as the traffic light signals red, I switch on the radio as a song seventeen by Alessia Cara plays" I love this music " I say humming while nodding my head to the tune of the music.

"yeah..." she says staring back at me with a conflicted look on her face.

"okay say what's on your mind" I urge.

"say what? " she asks feigning confusion while she nervously averts her eyes from mine.

"I know something is going on up there so say it already, " I say assuring her.

"Shiloh I want you to sincerely tell me how you feel about Chance's engagement," she says pushing some locks of hair behind her ear with an encouraging smile on her lips.

I stare at the traffic light as it turns green, Emma glance my way for a few seconds with worry before putting the engine of the car on start.

"My emotions are over the place getting me frustrated at times, " I say mildly focusing my gaze ahead" I don't know if I should hold on to my love or let go saving myself from more heartbreak," I say perplexed glancing her way.

Emma kept her gaze focus on the road with a frown on her face" I feel Chance still loves you, maybe he is just as confused just the way you are" she suggest glancing my way before looking towards the road.

Silence envelops us as she parks in the parking lot of the restaurant but we made no move to get out contemplating each other's words.

"he is engaged already I would be fighting a lost battle," I say my voice sounding conflicted.

She turns facing me before speaking " But not yet married so you have a chance"

"Why are you telling me all this? " I ask curiously while staring at her with a raised eyebrow " if I know you better you should be the one asking me to dump him stating all the reasons he needs to pay for betraying my love and about finding a better someone," I say matter of fact.

She blinks a couple of times before taking my hands in hers with a serious expression on her face" Shiloh we are more like a sister and I will always want the best for you" she says staring at me intensely " I have this sister gut feeling that he still loves you as much as you do, you won't believe this but he was looking so heartbroken and in trauma after seeing your reaction when he announced his engagement " she says sounding sincere.

"Maybe it was someth..." I tried making up a reason against what she thinks but she cut me off with a hard stare.

"enough just listen to me once, you can do whatever you want but I know what I saw, he still cares for you and he was so worried when you left this morning without letting anyone know" her word brings solace to my heart.

"I understand," I say smiling " okay I should get inside because I really don't want to lose my job," I say getting out of the car.

"wait, am coming in with you, " she says getting out.

We both walk into the restaurant going straight to the staff's private room " hey, Summer!" I yell excitedly seeing her munching on a pack of chips while screwing through her phone.

She glances my way with excitement dancing in her eyes " I missed you" she says embracing me.

Her hair pulled into a loose bun complimenting her Navy Blue Jeans paired with a brown dress top, looking beautiful as always.

We pull away before her gaze lock on Emma" Summer this is my best friend Emmalynn and, Emma this is Summer my sweetheart" I say giving introductions.

"Nice to meet you I heard so much about you, " Summer says politely with a smile while bringing her hand towards Emma for a handshake.

Emma swayed her hand away before pulling her into a welcoming embrace while grinning " I have had so much about you from Shiloh and from what she told me I believe we are going to get along perfectly " she says pulling from the hug before winking making Summer cheek flush.

"Shiloh " Shane calls coming into the room dressed in a black and yellow striped button-up shirt, with the sleeves neatly fold reaching his elbow tucked into his grey trouser " how are you doing today?" he asks walking towards us with a smile.

"I am doing great," I say before placing my hand on my stomach out of instinct.

"You must be Miss Hector, right?" he asks sifting his gaze towards Emma.

"yeah, the famous Emma and you must be Mr. Shane Alden the owner of this beautiful restaurant, " she says as they both exchange pleasantries.

"Okay I should be leaving right now," she says with a smile" it is my pleasure meeting you both, and Summer we should go out sometime"

She exchange numbers with Summer before hugging both of them goodbye " let me escort Emma outside" I say leading her outside towards her car.

"you didn't tell me Shane was so good-looking, " she says blinking her eyelashes seductively.

I laugh at her tactic" yeah but too bad you are taken" I say smirking.

"too bad right but I could always break up with Damian anytime soon," she says thoughtfully stroking her chin.

"And we both know you love him too much to do that, " I retort resting my back on her car while she does the same, swinging her car key on her index finger.

"Thank goodness I love him too much," she says in a dreaming voice before pulling me into a hug " okay go in there and make money for my godchild "

I wave her goodbye as she pulls out of the parking lot before walking back towards the staff's private room to begin today's work with a happy grin on my face.

••••••••••••••

We rounded up today's sale, and right now we were having a relaxing time after a hectic day.

I got a really good tip today which is one of the reasons my cheeks hurt from grinning so wide " you can tell that to the lady who orders five different cuisine " Josh a chef says making everyone laugh loudly due to the expression on his face.

" hey I should be the one complaining after having to clean up those two ill-bred children mess," Lola says with a frown and in a repugnant manner.

I took a sip from my water before speaking " but you got to admit their parents gave you a pretty good tip" I suggest laughing lightly.

"for that I am grateful, " she says with a nod.

We chat for a few minutes before Shane ask to take me and Summer home since it was dark outside to which I agreed of course.

He first stopped at Summer's house before taking me to mine after I gave him the address.

He parked his car in front of the gate "Thanks a lot Shane" I say picking up my bag and the food I took from the restaurant.

"no problem, " he says nonchalantly with a smile.

"bye, see you on Monday," I say leaving his car before waving him goodbye.

"Take good care of yourself," he calls before driving off.

Jones opens the gate letting me in" welcome" he says locking the gate before going back to his post.

I open the door with my spare key before locking it back, turning around I am surprised to find the one and only Samantha Rosaline Atlas standing in the living room, the dim light reflecting on her features with a malicious look directed towards me.

I chose to ignore her presence walking past her before feeling her hand on my wrist pulling me back "I need to have a serious talk with you but that would be tomorrow but for now, have a peaceful sleep " she says with a smirk before sauntering up the stairs without waiting for a reply.

I blink twice "weird " I mumble before walking into the kitchen.

I open the fridge tucking the food in before trudging towards my room to have a relaxing night because my back was aching.