A Call That Changed Her Entire Life

Sean accompanied Emily and Beryl to the restaurant, and the atmosphere between them was harmonious.

The waiter went to them and said, "Sir, madam, and lovely little lady, may I take your order?"

Obviously he considered them as a family of three. Sean's mood brightened considerably upon hearing that, but Emily immediately denied it.

"Sorry, we're not a couple," she told the waiter.

Sean's face fell and his eyes turned gloomy in an instant.

The waiter was puzzled about their relationship, but he knew he shouldn't ask more questions.

Emily ordered several dishes, pretending that she hadn't seen her brother's unhappy face. She had deliberately explained to the waiter that they were not a couple.

Though she could not always tell what attitude Sean held towards her, she had hoped that he would give up on pursuing her. He said he would, but the ambiguity he showed from time to time made her doubtful.

If he still craved taking her as lover, then she couldn't figure out why at other times he treated her as his sister.

Instinctively she knew that she had to demarcate their relationship as that of siblings, so that he could clearly understand her position on it, and that he could believe her standpoint to be set.

Although the two adults were wrapped up in their own pensive moods, they were careful not to show any signs which might confuse Beryl. The child innocently continued enjoying her meal.

After the meal, Sean treated them with a visit to the amusement park. To the undiscerning viewers they were a happy family of three enjoying the attractions.

He even insisted on buying a family package to enter the amusement park.

Emily watched him having a good time with Beryl, and though she took pictures of them, she was concerned as he was acting out of character today. Confused by her emotions and the awkward situation, she was somewhat distracted.

But she could not determine what was different about Sean and his unusual behavior.

Feeling uneasy, she thought of Jacob, who was still in the laboratory.

it possible for Sean to lie

died. He would not risk my life to hurt Jacob, simply because he still thinks of me as

of thoughts calmed her fears a little, but she could not

side and grabbed her hand excitedly, "Let's go and ride on the Ferris

slipped his arm tightly around her

and, fearing the sudden loss of contact with terra firma, she clung to Sean's neck. "Put me down!"

softly and said, "You grabbed me so tightly. Are you sure that you want me

struggled in his arms disconcerted, "Sean, what are you... Please put me down, I can walk myself! " She

instead hugged her even tighter, "If I release

thing happened a year ago. If he hadn't let her go

Put me down. We can't be seen like this!" Embarrassed she struggled in

off me, or I'll do something even

"Sean!" she shouted.

keep struggling, I'll kiss you,"

at him angrily, "Sean!" Her

her delicate body almost greedily. Suddenly he noticed that Beryl was looking at them with large, puzzled eyes. He quickly explained, "Mommy is not listening to me, and doesn't want to

her uncle acting a little strange, Beryl still

wanting to quarrel with Sean in front

this round, Sean took Beryl's hand and carried Emily into the bucket

me go now?" She asked demurely, gritting her teeth in frustration at having had to put up with his violation of trust

her out of his arms, and pointed out the scenery below the Ferris wheel. "Look, that's

cheered. Emily was however not interested, and stared

continued chatting, oblivious to her distress and gently caressed Beryl's head while lovingly telling her, "In fact, the view at night is even more breathtaking. Then you have the twinkling stars above and the rainbow colored neon lights below. It is fantastic. It's a pity that it's daytime now. But I can bring you here at night

"Can we bring Daddy here with us, next time? I want

if you like," he agreed calmly. Then he shifted the topic cleverly, "Beryl, do you know that there's a

curiosity, "What legend?

the people sitting in it will be blessed