The Inseparables

11. On Bed

Well it's been 1 month and I am yet on bed because doctor said that if I get another attack within a month then I will need urgent medication. In this month granny lived here with me but more then her Andi was here always. He worked here on his laptop, even his mom and dad came to meet me.

Meeting with Mr. & Mrs. Collins

"Emmie, see who is here to meet you" I looked at the couple. I knew this man was his dad and our big boss Mr. Samuel Collins but the lady was new to me. Though it was obvious that she is Mrs. Collins "my mom and dad, mum, this is Emma Watson, my PA and friend too" he told his mom.

"Hello! Mr. And Mrs. Collins"

"Hello! Emma" his mother spoke in a very loving voice.

"You are beautiful as told by him" she said smirking at Andi .

"Thank you ma'am, it's a pleasure to meet you"

"Please, don't call me ma'am" she said and sounded much down to earth.

These Collins are really like the pure Collins , they have much luxuries but so down to earth. I love their characters. The meeting went loving.

After his parents were gone, "Emmie, how are you feeling now" his concerned voice asked me this question each day when I was on bed. And I always told him I am fine, he had been very nice to me unlike I was. I ruined his plans his dreams. I gave him no happiness, even granny , I have disappointed her.

"Emma, dear child, why don't you accept him, he is so nice"
"I know, what is he becomes same as him... No no... " I got afraid "NO!!!" I shouted and cried. "It's okay it's fine" granny told me. I can't let myself marry him what if he becomes the same.

Collins's POV

One month, my Emmie would be okay soon. But this time I won't leave her for a second, though she doesn't want me to be with her. She... She is afraid of something and I don't know what. I wish i can know that.

It's about some Margaret, Some Jacob, mom and dad and someone bad Alfred.

2 days ago.

I was sitting on the bed, a little away from her bed. I was working over my laptop, Emmie was sleeping well. I saw her innocent eyes and thought of kissing her forehead but took this thought out. I remember the day she came back in her own. She said "granny" after the tests from doctor she looked at me, she stared into my eyes.

I went near her, "Emmie, how are you?" I cupped her cheek but as soon as I caressed her she removed my hand slowly " no! I won't marry you" she said as if she is speaking while thinking something deep.

I never asked the reason may be because I knew it. My eyes had tears by now and Emmie was still in a very sound sleep.

"No" she whispered I went to her,

"Margaret I am with you, Alfred you dare not come here."

"Margaret, Margaret" Emmie was crying and shouting "Emmie Emmie it's fine" I told her and she hugged me.

One day she did the same but today she was saying "Jacob, Jacob, mum, dad, Margaret..   no Andrew... You can't you can't ... " I was in total shock. I had no idea of it. The only person who knew all this was granny.

"Granny, I need to talk to you" I asked her "about what my child" she is always very much polite " about Emma's dreams"

"Oh... That... N-no child... She is always like this... From the day she lost her parents" no it didn't convince me. Granny lied, but why? Why can't she just tell me the truth.

Now she is going to get discharged from this place. I am very happy for her.

Granny's POV

When he asked me about Emma's dream. Yes, I lied. I can't tell him about all this. This is something I have been hiding from everyone. Emma is all I have, what if telling the truth brings us back to what happened in Kerala. What is the Chancellor's get to know where we moved.

No no .... I won't tell anyone. Atleast not until Emma is ready for it.

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