Emmy’s curiosity had been stimulated since he saw Vanessa with Darryl, and with the way Darryl acted, he couldn’t shake off the feeling that there was more to their relationship.
Since then, he had made up his mind to dig deeper into Darryl’s life just to uncover the truth behind their association.
After asking around, Emmy discovered that Darryl was the heir to Mr. Peter’s business empire, the current CEO of D’Peters and the revelation only added to his curiosity. What was Vanessa’s relationship with Darryl?
But despite his efforts to gather more information, he found nothing about them. But because Darryl’s behavior showed that their relationship was not casual, Emmy was determined to get to the bottom of it even if he couldn’t place his finger on what it was.
With further research, he realized that the more he dug, the more he found nothing about them. It was as if Darryl and Vanessa had managed to keep their relationship hidden from prying eyes. Or did he see wrong that day? He wondered.
With the little information he gathered about Darryl, he was certain that Vanessa would never get involved with a playboy like him. However, people change. He had heard stories about people liking what they once hated.
Instead of dwelling on his curiosity, Emmy had decided to go to D’Peters himself to see for himself.
As he entered the building, Emmy’s mind raced with possibilities. How would he react if his claim were actually true? Would he let Vanessa be with another man? The questions played in his head, refusing to let him go.
He was there, the only place to get the answers to his questions. When he stepped foot into Darryl’s company, he had dived into the deep, and he wouldn’t back down until he knew the truth about their relationship.
“Good morning, what can I do for you?” Phoebe asked Emmy as she saw him wandering around the hallway like a lost puppy.
“I’m here for Darryl, Darryl Peter.” Emmy said firmly, trying to regain control of the situation.
“I’m sorry, you can’t see Mr Peter if you don’t have an appointment with him.” Phoebe retorted calmly.
“Let Darryl know that Emmy wants to see him. I’m sure he wants to meet me too.” Emmy said confidently.
After hearing that, Phoebe went back to Darryl’s office where she had been eavesdropping on their conversation before she spotted Emmy wandering around.
Clearing her throat, she tapped on the door before she opened it. “Mr Peter,” she decided to use his last name because he had company. “Someone is out here to see you.”
“I don’t want to see anyone, Phoebe.” Darryl snapped at her.
“He said his name was Emmy, and it is important for him to see you today,” Phoebe explained.
“Emmy?” Phoebe eyed Carolyn as she heard Carolyn’s voice.
“Emmy.” Darryl said, causing Phoebe to wonder who Emmy was.
“Let him in after five minutes,” Darryl said to Phoebe.
Curiosity gnawed at Phoebe as she went back to deliver Darryl’s response to Emmy. Should she ask Emmy to satisfy her curiosity? She pondered as she got to him.
“Mr Peter is currently in a minute, but he will round up soon and attend to you in five minutes’ time.” She explained politely, contemplating asking him questions.
Emmy, who had been waiting for the opportunity to ask her questions about Darryl, sensed that Phoebe was curious.
“A question for a question” he said, drawing Phoebe’s full attention.
“Pardon?” Phoebe could not believe her ears. What was on this man’s mind? She wondered as she stared at him in disbelief.
“I know you want to ask me one or two questions, I can smell your curiosity from where I’m standing.” Emmy accused her.
“I can’t believe you,” Phoebe said, trying to hide her embarrassment after being caught.
“I’m not interested in you and I don’t have any questions to ask.” She rolled her eyes as she mustered courage to talk back.
“You can go in now, five minutes is up.” She said to him, pointing towards Darryl’s office.
Shaking off his conversation with Phoebe, Emmy walks towards Darryl’s office. His racing mind rhymed with the sound of his footsteps.
As Emmy entered Darryl’s office, his eyes fell on Carolyn’s face, and he nearly gasped in shock. Thankfully, he was able to control himself before he humiliated himself in front of everyone.
He never thought he would meet Carolyn in Darryl’s office. With this new information, it was clear to him that Vanessa and Darryl definitely had something going on.
“Carolyn, long time no see.” Emmy said with a fake smile on his face.
“What are you doing here?” Carolyn asked as she stared at him as if she was looking at a ghost. She was thankful that Vanessa was not there because she wondered how Vanessa would react at the sight of Emmy.
“Before we start any discussion, Tania, can you please, excuse me. I have another meeting.” Darryl interjected.
Darryl was eager to find out more about Emmy, but he would do that in front of Tania. He knew how dangerous Tania could be, and he couldn’t risk her knowing more about his affairs.
A smile played on Tania’s face as she exited the office. Initially, she was not interested in Emmy but Carolyn and Darryl’s reaction had made her curious and she must satisfy her curiosity by digging into Emmy.
“How have you been? Most importantly, how is your friend, Vanessa doing?” Emmy inquired.
Before Tania could close the door, she heard Emmy ask Carolyn about her friend Vanessa. So Emmy also knows about Vanessa? She wondered as she closed the door. Who was this Emmy, and what was his deal with Darryl, Carolyn and Vanessa?
Realization dawned on Darryl as he remembered how he recognized Emmy. Emmy was Vanessa’s ex-boyfriend that they met on the day of their wedding. What does he want from him? Darryl wondered as he glared at Emmy, shooting daggers with his eyes.
“Mine and Vanessa’s well-being is none of your business,” Carolyn snapped.
“I’m not yet for you Carolyn. I didn’t even know I would meet you in a place like this, but I’m not surprised since all you do is dine with rich people for money.” Emmy retorted, causing Carolyn to scoff.
“Congratulations to me because I’ve never dined with a chest and an abuser.” Carolyn fired back.
“Carolyn, I would like to talk to my guest alone. Can you please give us the room.” Darryl interjected before they could continue their harmful exchange.
“I will gladly take my leave. I can’t breathe the same air as this monster. A piece of advice, don’t share too much information with him.” Carolyn hissed before retrieving her bag.
As Carolyn walked out of the office, Darryl took in a sharp breath. Now he was face-to-face with Vanessa’s ex-boyfriend, and he had no idea of what to do or say to him.