Amelia's outfit above.

My eyes widen before I wrap my arms around his neck and kiss him back. Our lips start to syncing, It's not a deep kiss but it gives really strong feelings. Adam pulls away with a gentle look on his face.

He pushes a strand away from my face. "You wanna go take a nap?" He asks softly.

I blink in confusion. A nap? Is he serious? Didn't he just finish like swallowing me?

"Uh, sure." I breathe.

Ned comes in from the corridor and gives Adam a look. "Mr. Black."

"Go on, I will be there soon." Adam tells me and I nod dumbfounded then start walking away.

Wai-wha-did Adam just kiss me on the lips and acted like it's not a big deal?

When I enter my room, I lean against the door then let out a loud sigh.

Adam kissed me! I smile then chuckle at myself. This is good. It's progress.

I spot my laptop then decide to check if I have an email from my instructor concerning my current project. I don't see it but there's another email from my Dad.

I nervously bite my lower lip then click on it.

Dear Amelia,

I know I come off tough sometimes and heartless but I want you to know that I only want what's best for you. If by any means I thought Adam was not a good man, I wouldn't have allowed your marriage to him. I've had eyes on that man for years and he only becomes better. Your mother told me that you've began having feelings for him so I truly want your marriage to him to work because he's the only man that I trust 100% to take care of you. You're a remarkable young lady and I believe you are meant to become a great woman. I love you with all my heart. My concern regarding Liam has nothing to do with money or business. I simply don't want him to be a threat to your marriage and I believe that you are now wise enough to know who's the right choice for you.

Yours loving, Dad.

I re-read the email then close my laptop. So dad is team Adam. Great! The thing that confuses me and is kind of funny to me is the fact that people think there are teams or that Liam is even a choice.

I'm a a hundred percent over him.... I think. Ugh! It's so hard.

My heart tells me and knows that it's Adam I'm meant to be with but my mind tells me what if it isn't over with Liam yet. I mean, I said yes to being his wife. I never said yes to Adam. It just happened.

My ringtone breaks me off from my thoughts and I check to see it's an unknown caller.

"Hello?"

"Amelia, this is Chase Handel."

"Oh, Chase! How are you doing?"

"I'm good, and you? Adam said you were sick last night. I hope you're feeling better."

"Yes, I am. Thank you."

He clears his throat. "I just called to check how you're doing and apologize again for the other night."

"Chase, it's totally fine. I promise."

"Just be patient with him, okay? I know he's hard to deal with but give him time. Everything will work out." As he says that, the door to my bedroom opens. I turn my head around and see that it's Adam then turn back to continue talking with Chase.

"Well, thank you for the advice. I'll keep it mind." I smile.

"You're welcome. Have a nice day."

"You too." I reply then hang up.

"Who was that?"

I turn around and see him, sitting on the bed. "Chase. He called to check up and apologize again."

"Good."

"Did you ask him to?"

"I asked him to apologize to you, yes."

"Oh okay." I say then let out a loud sigh.

This week has been so crazy. With Adam's accident, planning an event, fighting with my dad and also reading his email. I also have tons of school work.

And then Liam's return. With the dynamic of how things were at the hospital, he and I weren't able to talk about anything besides Adam. Hell! I'm still not sure if I want to talk to him or not. He has texted me a couple of times now and I've ignored him because I don't know what to say.

I'm also kind of scared cause there's Adam. Everything is so complicated with us right now and adding Liam in the mix is going to make things worse.

"Is everything okay?"

"I don't know."

He walks over to me and holds my face in his hands, studying it quietly. "What's wrong?"

"Nothing. I'm just exhausted......physically and mentally."

He drops his hands to my waist, pulling me slightly closer to him. "Do you want to go on a vacation?"

"With you?"

"No. I'm too busy but I could arrange for you and your friends to go somewhere. An island maybe?" He smiles.

I pout and put my arms around his neck. "I want to go with you. Not them."

"Now's not a good time."

"You just don't want to go with me."

He frowns. "That's not true."

I release him and move away. "Whatever, it's also not a good time for me anyway." I sigh.

He looks at me with a worried look. "Do you want me to get you food or should we lay down? You need to relax."

"I'm not sleepy. I think I'm going to my studio to do some work." Since, I'm an Architecture student, I have a home studio where I can do my projects and assignments.

"No, you should rest, please. There's time for that later. The doctor said the reason you were sick last night was because of stress and dehydration."

"What doctor?" I frown.

"Uncle George. I called him last night when you were sleeping."

George Black is Adam's uncle and one of the best doctors in the state. He has removed himself from the family business and focused all his attention on medical care.

"I'm fine now." I tell in an annoyed tone.

"No, you're not. Why are you moody?"He asks.

"I'm not."

He crosses his arms across his chest. "You were fine just moments ago."

"You mean when you kissed me?!" I really wanted to say that but I didn't.

"I don't like to see you angry or unhappy." He says.

"I'm just tired so leave it, please."

I expect him to leave the room or snap back at me but he pulls me into a hug instead. "Amelia, I don't like seeing you this way. Whatever it is, let me in. Let me take care of you."

I get this overwhelming feeling in my heart when he says that and I feel tears in my eyes, hugging him back. "I'm sorry." I cry.

Yeah, I'm definitely moody. It's probably PMS.

"Shh, it's okay. I'm right here."

He carries me to the bed and gently drops me down. He tucks me in and brushes my hair. "I'm gonna go get you some food."

"I'm not hungry."

"When was the last time you ate?"

"Uhh.."

"Exactly." He says and makes a move to stand up. "No! Please!" I beg.

"What?" He frowns.

"Don't go. Let's cuddle. It'll probably make me feel better." I say flirtatiously.

He rolls his eyes and slips under the covers with me. "You're going to eat as soon as you wake up."

"Okay." I smile then wrap arms around him, fixing my position. In doing so, some hair falls on my face and I push it away.

When I look up, Adam is looking at me with a serious look. "You're so beautiful."

It's so unexpected to hear him say that randomly. This is something that I hear all the time but every time he says it, I feel like it's on a deeper level. Like he means it with his whole heart.

"It means a lot when you say that." I whisper.

"I feel like I don't say it enough though. You deserve to hear it every day." He whispers back.

I grin. "You're going to give diabetes."

"How so?" He frowns.

"Cause you're so sweet."

He throws his head back and starts laughing hard. It's very rare when he laughs but I love it. He looks young and free every time he's laughing.

"Haven't you heard that joke before?"

"No!"

"Oh." I chuckle then on a more serious note, I add. "Why are you being sweet today though?"

He raises his eyebrow. "Am I really?"

I nod.

"How do I usually act then?"

"Not like this. You're like very serious and grumpy most of the time." I explain.

He chuckles and fixes my hair again. "Marriages are all about balance and since you're grumpy today. I have to act the way you always do."

"I usually act overly sweet."

"Yeah. I mean, I should probably get tested for diabetes."

I burst into laughter as he says that. "Adam, that's a bad one." I tell him between my laughs.

"I know." He grins, showing off those dimples.

****

A call from Chloe wakes me up from my nap.

"Hi, Chloe."

"Hey, I saw your missed calls."

"Oh, yes! I wanted to ask if you've heard from Jas. I haven't seen her in days."

"Oh, no one has."

"Really? Do you think something is wrong? Has she been kidnapped or something?"

Chloe sighs. "No, she's fine. Trust me."

"Oh okay then. Thanks for calling me back."

"No problem." She says.

"Alright bye."

"Hey, I was wondering if you and I can have some time to you know, talk."

"Uhn, sure."

"Are you free later?"

"I have to go look at some houses with my realtor. You can come with me and then we'll have coffee or something after."

I've always wanted to own a house so I asked Bobby who knows quite a number of realtors to link me with one and come with me to the showing.

"Alright then. Text me."

"Perfect!"

"Bye."

"Bye!" I hang up then turn to look at Adam.

"Adam."

"Yes?"

"Can you please have someone to check if Jasmine is doing okay?"

"Sure."

"Thanks."

"So why do have a realtor? Is it for a project you're doing?"

"No, it's just for me. I want to buy a house."

"A house?"

"Yeah. You know when I moved out, I stayed at a hotel and my dad had them kick me out the day you got into that accident."

"He seriously did that?"

"Yes, so I figured I need my house. When you and I separate, I don't plan to move back to my parents' house and even if we don't right now, I feel like I need a place of my own."

"Yeah." He just says.

We lay there in silence for a while then Adam pulls me downstairs to eat food.

"Mm, this looks so good."

"Pumpkin soup. Your favorite, Mrs Black." Marina smiles at me.

"I know! Did you make this?"

"Yes, it is Chef George's day off today."

"Well, your pumpkin soup is better than his anyway." I wink at her. "But please don't tell him I said that."

She crosses her heart with a grin and leaves the dining room.

"So are the you excited about tomorrow?"

"Yes."

"Why?"

"Why what?"

"Why are you excited?"

"Do you know that you're the only person that I talk to when I'm eating?"

"Are you trying to teach me table manners?"

"You talk the most when we're eating." He says.

"It's the best time to have a conversation. Do you like my dress?"

"Yes, I do."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, I like everything that you wear, Amelia." He says.

I flip my hair my back, smiling. "Well, thank you, Mr Black."

"You're welcome." He says and just then my phone starts ringing.

It's Nicole calling through FaceTime so I answer. "Hey." I smile at her.

"Hiiii! Are you excited about your date with Luca?"

My eyes widen and I look at Adam. His expression has immediately become dark. He has stopped eating and he's looking murderous.

"Excuse me." I whisper then quickly walk to the dying. "Are you crazy? I was with Adam!" I whisper yell at Nicole.

She covers her mouth with her hand. "I'm so sorry."

"Ugh!"

"But I thought he was cool with you going on dates and stuff."

"Things are a little different now and I'm not even going on a date! Stop saying that."

"Yeah, whatever. You know Em still hasn't told anyone that she's pregnant, right?

"I've got to go now. We'll talk about that later."

I go back to the dining and quietly take a seat. "It's not a date. We're just going to look at houses."

"So you'r

"I was! I mean, I am. With my friend Bobby and his friend. Bobby's parents are in real estate so he knows the deal." I explain.

But he doesn't say anything. He just looks at me like he doesn't even believe me.

"Adam, if you have some to say or ask, just do it." I tell him softly.

"I don't. Have a nice day." He says and gets up and leave.

I sigh out loud. "Fuck!"

I go upstairs and finish getting ready, I go outside and see Wesley with Adam's Maybach on the porch.

"Where's my car?"

"Mr Black insisted that I drive you today, Mrs Black."

I raise an eyebrow and cross my arms. "Really? When did he tell you that?"

"Just now."

So he does care....... since why else would he ask Wesley to drive me today?

Wesley opens the door for me and I go in.

"Where are we heading?"

"Corn Hills."

"Beautiful area."

"Yeah, I'm thinking about getting a house there."

"I'm sure you and Mr Black have enough have houses."

"This one's just for me."

He nods through the mirror and continues driving.

I see a call from Bobby and I answer it.

"Hey, I'm on my way." I tell him with a smile.

"I'm so sorry, Amelia but I have to cancel."

"What?!" I scream.

"Yeah, something came up with my company. There's an offer we've been waiting for for years and we just got it. My dad and I are going meet them right now."

"Oh God! I can't meet the realtor by myself. I don't know anything about real estate and negotiations."

"I'm sorry, Amelia. Rain check?"

"Yeah, whatever." I hang up.

"Mrs Black, I couldn't help but overhear." Wesley starts.

"Yes?"

"I know a thing or two about real estate. I will be glad to help you out." He says.

****

It's the day of the launch party. Yesterday after Wesley and I went to look at the houses, I got called into The Summit for a flower emergency. Things got overwhelming so I ended up staying the night and had to cancel on Chloe.

The decor has now started cause the event is in two hours. I'm all over the place, going around to make sure everything goes perfect.

"Are the ice sculptures here?" I ask the decorators.

"Yes, Mrs Black." One of the hotel concierges answers me.

"Then why don't I see them?" I give him and the decorator a look.

"Uh, they haven't been set yet."

"Are you kidding me? The event starts in two hours!" And I need everything to be ready an hour before.

After everything is set, I head back to my suite where my glam team are waiting to make me look beautiful for tonight.

I'm wearing a pink Ralph and Russo dress with an old Hollywood kind of vibe. That's kind of always been my style and since the event is vintage-themed, it's perfect.

****

Adam is waiting for me as I walk out of the elevator. People have started arriving so we're about to make our entrance.

"Hi, welcome." I give him a smile then hug him.

"Hi, beautiful." He hugs me back.

"Amelia, you look stunning."

"You don't look bad yourself."

"Do you want to take a look around?"

"Yes, please."

"Everything looks great. I'm so proud of you." He captures my chin then lightly kisses my lips and pulls away.

Oh my God! OH MY GOD!!! Again?!!

"Thanks," I mutter. He puts his arms around me and we start walking around.

We surprisingly bump into someone very familiar and I freeze.

"Mr Ray." Adam says with a nod and I let my face smile. "Ethan, hi!"

He smiles back at me softly. "Hey, it's good to see you." Then he turns to Adam with a more serious look. "Sir, congratulations on the launch."

"Thank you. How is the logo for the foundation coming along?"

"We're almost done."

"I'll be expecting it soon then." Adam says coldly and Ethan nods.

I decide to break the tension by looking at Ethan with a smile. "So....It's been forever."

He scratches the back of his head. "Uhn, yeah."

Chase suddenly comes and drags Adam. "Hey, I need you to check on the final presentation."

"Alright. Excuse me." Adam says and goes with him.

I turn back to Ethan. "So what's up? I haven't see you since-"

"That night?"

The night that we kissed.

"Yeah."

"You ran away."

"I was shocked and my head was all over the place."

"I know I sent you a message but I would like to apologize again. I shouldn't have kissed you." He whispers the last part.

"Yes, you shouldn't have and I shouldn't have kissed you back."

He nods slowly in agreement.

"But I've missed you though. I hope we'll hang out soon."

"Me too." He smiles then adds, "You look very beautiful, by the way."

"Thank you and you look amazing."

"Yeah and I pulled this off without spending 100k on hair and makeup."

"I did not spend 100k on my hair and makeup."

"Hmm but that necklace-"

"Stop! Why do you always do this?"

"I like the way you dress."

"So does everybody." I smirk and he starts laughing.

Just as I'm about to tell him we need to go out soon, Julianna joins us. "Amelia, Mr Black is looking for you." She says curtly.

"Oh okay. I'll see you around, Ethan." I smile at him then start waiting with Julianna to where Adam is.

"This place looks amazing. In the beginning, I actually thought that your ideas are too crazy but you've pulled it through."

"Thanks and I couldn't have done it without you." I tell her.

I see my husband talking with another and I join them. "Hello."

We spend like thirty minutes mingling with people and then his friend Giselle comes and starts talking to him about some business they're doing.

It gets kind of awkward for me so I excuse myself and walk away.

I bump into Damien as I'm walking and see him grinning widely. "Well, hello there." He says, his thick British accent as pleasent as the taste of chocolate.

"Hi, Damien."

"You really are the belle of the ball." He smirks.

I smile at him. "Thanks and I have to say burgundy never looked better." I say, admiring his tux.

"Tailored in Italy." He winks.

"May I take a photo of you two?" The photographer asks.

"Sure."

"Are you sure Adam wouldn't mind if he sees us this close?" He whispers in my ear.

"He's with Giselle."

"Somebody is jealous."

"Oh, I'm not worried about her. I actually like her."

Since the event is vintage themed and Connecticut is where they were invented, we're using Polaroids for all he photography.

"Well, FYI" Damien moves closer and whispers, "Giselle is your biggest competition."

"What?" I ask, suddenly taken back.

"Salute!" He raises his glass and walks away.

Interesting...

I decide to go and find my friends and luckily, I find them all together.