Shattered Girl (Emmy)

Chapter 16

The closer we cto the party, the more | wished | could be elsewhere. The twins were right behind me, acting

like bodyguards. When we reached the front hall, the twins and | joined the people heading toward the back

patio, which was now packed with people. As we walked outside, the twin's father spotted us and made his way

over. "Emilia, dear, | have people you need to meet. "Without asking, he grabbed my arm and began to drag me

away from the guys. | was overcoming the shock quickly. 1 jerked my arm away from him. Clint froge and turned,

glaring at me. He reached for my arm again when the guys caught up with us. Josh quickly got in in front of me,

blocking Clint from my view. "Dad, Emmys ribs are still healing, and she can't be pulled around like that."

"Stop being so tic, Joshua, Patricia said the doctor gave her a clean bill of health, and she is perfectly

capable of walking around and meeting people. Ok, that was it. Hearing that my b**h of a mother was spouting

off complete lies, | stepped up next to Josh. "Clint, | haven't seen Patricia since | was admitted into the hospital.

So, she has no idea what is going on with me. If you had cared to ask, ves, my ribs and arm are broken. The

breaks aren't as bad as the doctors first thought. That being said, walking around in heels is uncomfortable. The

guys were takingto sit down when you draggedoff. If there isn't anything else, Im going to sit down. |

turned to t to the twins. "Let's go sit. | need eed to get these heels off." | walked off, followed by the twins,

leaving a stunned Clint behind us. "Da**n, baby girl, | have never seen

anyone shut down Dad quite

like

helpingremove my heels and sliding them out of sight under the tat." Josh was beaming at me. "Wait until

the guys hear about this; they will love it." Leaning down, he quickly kissedbefore heading toward the bar.

Jake pulled a chair closer and sat beside me, stand up for f more and not myself t it happen. | hope your dad isn't

I'mory, lake,

Sorry.

not let it

table.

"'m so tired of being used. | willst guys," | reached going to be mad at you

I for his hand, squeezing it.

proud d | of you, sweetheart," Jake replied, squeezing my hand back. | know how intimidating Dad can be, and

you still stood up to him, making him leave you alone." We sat people-watching for several minutes, enjoying the

cool evening breeze, Jake pointing out different people to me, explaining who they were. When Josh returned

with our drinks, he slid a chair close toand sat between the twins, and | was almost invisible- another half

hour passed with the three of us, joking and talking, ignoring the party going on around us. When | felt the guys

stiffen, | saw Clint walking toward us with two other men. One was older, with salt and pepper hair and striking

blue eyes. Next to him was a younger man who had to be his son since they looked so much alike. Clint stopped

before us, glaring atbefore quickly schooling his face into his bright political smile. "Emilia, | would like you

to meet Connor and Patrick O Kelly; they are close business associates of mine, | watched Connor, trying to

figure out how he fits in with Clint's political plans. This man looked powerful and in control. Two things Clint was

not.

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| began to stand up, both twins jumping up to helpwhen Connor stepped forward, motioningto stay

seated. Oh my dear, pleitont don't stand on my account. It looks like you have been through quite an ordeal."

"Thank you, Mr. O'Kelly, | have; it has been an exhausting few days. But it is still a pleasure to meet you." |

smiled up

"My dear, it is wonderful to meet you, and please, | insist you callConner." at thim politely

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Of course, Mr... mean, Connor, | would be happy to Conner smiled and motioned for his son to step forward. "You

must be Patrick; the guys have mentioned you several times." | smiled, motioning for him to sit; he pulled a chair

out, sitting down, he greeted the twins. He then turned his gaze on"Yes, love. | grew up up with D

Drew and Mike. We were inseparable all through school and university. We still keep in contact, as best we can,

with them being overseas. | got a fascinating message from Mike as we were arriving." He grinned at the twins,

clearly sharing a private joke with them. | groaned, just imagining what Mike might have told him. When Patrick

turned his attention to me, blue eyes dancing with humor, | wanted to melt. Chapter 16

So love, according to Mike, you had quite an idea in mind. | think you aged him ten years. His gaze traveled

down my little black dress appreciatively, makingblush."I think he's trying to call in sfavors as we speak

to get him and Drew on an earlier flight. Patrick continued.

looked up in shock, turning to stare at the twins. Mike can't do that, can he? The twins and Patrick all laughed.

Seriously, he can't do that, right guys? My eyes were growing wider.

Josh calmed down enough to take pity on me. Yes, he can, Baby Girl; Mike's a sergeant well-liked by his

commanding officers. There is an excellent chance they will be here earlier than expected. At my look of shock,

all three guys started laughing again. Patrick, taking pity on me, reached across the table and patted my hand.

Oh love, | would not want to be in your shoes when Mike gets a hold of you." He shook his head, trying to hold in

his laughter. "Wha..what do you mean?" | was starting to grow a little concerned with the guy's reaction.

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"Behave yoursell" At that, Josh sat back, a smirk creeping across his face, waiting to see my reaction.

If I could kill with just a look, Josh

would have been six feet under. Since

my glare did not harm him, | seffled

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You gentlemen must excuse me; |

need to freshen up, | called over my

shoulder as | all but ran barefoot

toward the house. Chapter

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