In the city of New York, there is only one software company that catches the eye. There are other software companies around but this particular one is the center of attraction to everyone around and this is where Emilia worked as a graphic design.

This particular morning, she was dressed in a light pink long sleeve shirt tucked in a slightly short and tight skirt. The fitted skirt exposed her very beautiful shape, the curves and edges of her body. She had a very tiny waist which suited her body very well. Added to all this was her very beautiful face which could attract any man and make him change his mind on her even if she did anything wrong.

As she walked out of her apartment, her waist switched to different directions each time she walked attracting the eyes of many men to her and Christopher wasn't an exception. He sat close to his window watching this beautiful girl who lived next door walk out of the apartment into the street to take a cab.

"Hi Emilia!"

"Morning to you Christopher!"

That was their normal greetings every time she left for work and it wasn't different this very day. Emilia heaven in a deep sigh and continued walking towards the gate. She crossed to the other side of the road and hailed a cab. Eventually, she managed to stop one and off she went to work for the day.

Not long after, she arrived in her office as it wasn't too far from her apartment. Stepping into the office, she felt all eyes on her. She was already used to this feeling as it occurred everyday. Everyone watched as she majestically walked towards her cubicle while greeting everyone on her way with a wide smile. Finally, she walked into her cubicle after what seemed like a very long walk to her, maybe because all eyes were on her.

Slowly, the office recovered its busy atmosphere and work started in earnest. She sat in her cubicle doing graphic designs all day till it was time for lunch break. With a sigh, she stood up and headed to the canteen.

Shortly after, Kingsley skipped over to her.

"Hi Emilia"

"Hi Kingsley. What's up?"

"I'm doing very well. You look gorgeous today."

"Oh! Thank you so much."

She said and flashed her signature smile. Kingsley felt like he was in the air when he saw her smile. She looked like an angel to him. How he wished she would stop seeing him as a work colleague and see him as someone who loves her. He wanted her attention even if she wasn't going to give him her heart. He didn't want this useless office relationship as it was of no use to him.

But...all these he kept in his heart, never voicing it out to her. He forgot about everything and kept moving to the canteen with her. At least, he had the chance to walk beside her...hehe.

They walked into the canteen, took a table and order for light snacks. They ate up theirs silently and Kingsley's eyes never left her face for even a little while. Luckily, she didn't notice or maybe she noticed and just decided not to do anything about it.

After eating, they both stood up, walked out of the canteen, bid each other goodbye and headed towards different directions for their work positions. Kingsley was very happy. He didn't always get a chance to talk to her or eat with her as other aiming guys always tried to win her over but unfortunately, they never achieved their goal or rather, they didn't have any luck. This fact made Kingsley even happier. At least, he still has a slight chance of winning her heart. Sometimes, he'd fool himself by thinking that she was doing that for him so as not to cause them to quarrel but after the thinking, he knew it was all a lie.

A girl like that was way out of his league. Sometimes, he felt like there was no hope at all. He had overhear someone say that she was a perfect match for the CEO of the company. The person that made this statement was an old staff that had the chance of seeing the CEO. They, the newbies had never set their eyes on him. He wondered what could have prompted the man to make the statement, just how handsome would the CEO be? Honestly speaking to himself, he prayed that the CEO would never set foot in the company if he was going to take Emilia away from him. He didn't care if he knew his boss or not.

But he had also heard the same man mention that this CEO was heartless and never had anything to do with women. Hehe......that should be the exact description of a CEO. It would be fine by him if this description of the CEO was very true. He didn't want Emilia falling for him or the useless CEO falling for her. The thought of it made him want to throw up.

Emilia on the other hand was busily thinking about the pile of work on her table. With a deep breath, she took her seat and continued with her unending work. Being a senior graphic designer wasn't easy at all. She had to do every single work that her juniors couldn't do and those useless juniors, they weren't even able to do half of the work assigned to them. If she were the CEO, she would just fire them and search for better replacements but where was the CEO who was supposed to be taking care of the company? He supposedly would be somewhere big taking a shower, eating and drinking however he likes and not even caring about the company in his car. She cursed him in her heart, blaming him for everything she had to pass through in her office. Things shouldn't have been like this.

She worked endlessly and tirelessly, fully focused on her work that she didn't notice what time it was. She didn't even notice that about half of the workers had gone for the day. When she glanced up, she was surprised at the sight that met her. There were only three workers present in the office.

She started packing up her bag immediately. She arranged her cubicle, cleared her table and walked out of the company with her hand bag. She hauled a taxi home immediately without knowing the kind of surprise waiting for her at home.

As tired as she was, she managed to cuddle out her apartment me from her bag and opened the door. She was surprised when she saw her mother seated on her couch with red rimmed eyes waiting for her.

"Mother!!"

"Emilia, you are back."

Her mum stood up and went over to hug her but she withdrew immediately.

"Why are you here and who gave you the keys to my apartment?"

Her mum smiled sadly. It was all their fault.

"I'm very sorry Emilia, I snatched the key from your key bundle."

Emilia gasped. These people really had no shame. After everything, was she here to show remorse and ask for forgiveness?? Tsk...she doubted it.

"So why are you here?" She continued with a cold look on her face.

"Emilia, I'm sorry for everything and I really need your help. Your father is sick, very sick."

"So, because he is sick, that's why you snatched my apartment key and sneak in like that. Why didn't you tell me before coming to look for me? How did you find me?"

Emilia was so pissed off at the moment that she didn't even give her mum a slight chance to speak.

"Emilia, please come with me. Let's go and see him. Please he needs fees for his hospital care. The doctor didn't agree to start treatment till we've paid part of the fees."

"I should go and sort out his bills?? Why on earth would I do that? After everything?? You still dare?? Mum, look, whatever you are asking me now is impossible."

Emilia said angrily and turned on her heels to head straight to her room. She changed out of work clothes and came back to the living room to find her mum still sitting there.

"You are still here?? Please, go back. I love a peaceful life and I really don't want to be disturbed right now. You may leave."

Her mum looked at her with begging eyes but she couldn't take back her mistake. It had been a very long time.

"Emilia, please let me stay here for the night."

Emilia sighed and finally gave up.

"Fine, you can stay here for the night."

"Thank you", her mum muttered and fell asleep shortly after.

Emilia just stood there looking at her mum. This woman....... all this disturbance. She silently made a call and left the house shortly after. Tomorrow was going to be a long day, a long day full of trouble for her.

As she walked along the street, she wondered if really these people were her parents. This was not the first time nor the fifteeth time she asked herself this question.

Though she had many reasons to believe it, she refused to. She stuck to the fact that they were her parents.

But what about that woman? She had felt so familiar and looked so surprised to see her. Anyways, she shrugged off all the stupid ideas building up in her head and continued heading towards her destination.

After a long walk, she finally came to a half in front of a large hospital. She sighed deeply and went in slowly.

"Hello, I'm looking for the patient at ward 306"

"Oh! OK. I guess you are the one he's been waiting for."

Emilia just snorted and looked at her sharply.

"Show me the way to the ward."

The receptionist could feel the chills and sent her away to the ward quickly.

Emilia stood in front of her father's door and looked at it for some time before turning the door knob to go in.

"Hello there father"