Chapter 193 - Emma Met Callum

"And they say they aren't on speaking terms?" Callum grumbled under his breath. 

Actually, they all were not in hate with each other as they were claiming to be. They were just mad at each other for not sticking together. But if either of them were in trouble, they would be the first one to leave everything to be there for him. 

Even today when they were in trouble, they would call each other not anyone else. 

Like when Nash was heartbroken he was seeking refuge at Killian's. He was infuriating and troubling Killian without any break but not once did he throw Nash out. He was trying to help the friend who was heartbroken because that was what he should do. 

"Who?" Persephone couldn't help but ask. Even She was intrigued by the dynamics of their friendship. It was weird and confusing as heck. It was out of her understanding capabilities but she was trying. 

"Santiago and Killian." 

"That's why they gave each other looks as if Santiago had cheated on Killian with a mistress," Persephone said, imagining how Santiago might have cheated on his boy love with a mistress. Could the mistress discussion be her? Oh my God. She shouldn't think about it. "I find it creepy and strange and I am sure Emma did too.

Callum grunted at her imaginative mind. "Killian might act all indifferent and cool but he is the biggest drama queen. He wants people to coax him. And Santiago is a brooding and grumpy asshole. So, I can imagine what you are saying." 

Persephone nodded. "Oh, so you are trying to bridge a gap between the two?"

Callum scoffed at her suggestion. "We four aren't on speaking terms."

Why would he be bridging the gap between them? Those three were fighting. It had nothing to do with him. He hadn't said a word from beginning till end but the next thing he knew was that no one talked to each other from the next day. And this angered him. 

"Then why are you going to the party?"

Persephone's question was valid. If they all were not on speaking terms. Then why were they going to the party. It didn't sound good. 

"You asked me to come with you," Callum answered as a matter of fact. "I'm not going there for Killian."

When Persephone asked him if he would like to go to a party at Killian's house, he just nodded. He didn't find anything wrong with it. They used to be present at the parties thrown by each other all the time without any need of invitation. So, he didn't find it weird at all. 

"Wouldn't it be weird?" Persephone questioned him. 

"How so?" Callum raised his brow. " I can eat, drink and dance without talking to Killian Nash or Santiago."

Callum was making it seem so easy yet so difficult. 

"But you were talking with Santiago in the morning," Persephone reminded him. 

"No, we were discussing work," Callum informed him. "Not talking." 

"Big bro, I think you liked to be coaxed too,"Persephone shared the evaluation of her study. "I feel like you are waiting for Villain and the other two to properly apologise for causing you emotional injury. In short, you are waiting to be coaxed by them properly." 

"Aye, a man also liked to be coaxed sometimes," Callum agreed. 

"Then get a woman!" Persephone advised him. "She will coax you all day and night." 

"Let's not talk about women, little sister," Callum patted her shoulder as he placed the high painting on the ground. He let out a heavy sigh."One has become my damnation and I don't think that I can afford another for the time being."

"Why is it so?" She questioned him.. 

"Because I can't separate her from my life at this phase of my life, " Callum said. "She has become my obsession and profession."

"Wow. She must be a goddess to have your attention," Persephone found herself saying. 

"Only if I know how she looks," Callum sighed. 

"This is weird."

"I know. I know." 

... 

Persephone and Callum rang the bell and a very gorgeously dressed Emma appeared to open the door. She was outfitted in pastel pink dress, her golden hair made in a bun, bringing out her high cheekbones and pretty brown eyes. 

She hugged Persephone as soon as she saw her but paused in her movement when she saw Persephone with a man who wasn't her husband. But the smile on her lips didn't falter. 

"Emma met Callum. He is Santiago's best friend slash brother, " Persephone introduced. "And Callum please meet Emma. This gorgeous goddess is Killain's wife."

They greeted each other politely as they were meeting for the first time. 

"Ah, what's this?" Emma pointed at the wrapped painting. 

"A present for your new home," Persephone grinned. "Don't say I shouldn't be so polite. Let me tell you girlfriend, I felt so pleased burning a hole in my husband's pocket." 

Emma laughed and accepted the gift. 

"Valencia apologized for not being able to attend," Persephone had said when Emma asked her about Valencia. "Her son is sick and she has to take care of him."

"Oh, it must be hard for her," Emma said waving her hand. " Tell her I don't mind. We will have several chances of meeting again." 

"By the way, where is Santiago?" She asked when she noticed that Santiago didn't come with them. 

"He is out for work,"Persephone found herself replying. " He said he will meet me here." 

"Okay." Even if Valencia found two of them strange, she didn't say anything. 

"You have lot of people here," Persephone commented as they entered the living room where party was in full swing. 

"Emmaline Palmero also know how to throw parties. It's not just Marinos," Emma proudly said, flipping her imaginary hair. 

Persephone burst out laughing . "You know what? You are fucking right." 

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Author Note: Just few chapters left for this volume. Yes, it will end at 200.. And new volume will start from there.