Sealed With A Kiss

Emily's Pov:

I cleaned our room for hours, though being a new house it was already clean. I had this habit of cleaning stuff when I was depressed.

Yes, I am depressed.

That's because my husband is having an affair. Just kidding. He is my fake husband if that term even exists. And he married me to have an affair!

Can it get anymore dramatic?

Oh yes. I am his best friend who has been in love with him for fifteen years when I should be using this time to get over him.

I patted the sofa, dusted the shelves and put my books in a row. I am a bibliophile and a strong one at that. Sherlock Holmes and Augustus Dupin are by far my most favourite ones, me being a fan of mystery thrillers. I am such an addict of criminal profiling that I actually have list and screenshots of wanted criminals or serial killers on my phone.

Serial killings were always my favourite ones, as they have something In common and it always piqued my curiosity as to why there are still serial killers like Jack the Ripper or Stripper on lease. I guess not

Everything can be put under control.

I shook my head, prying off invisible dust and sat on the sofa to eat my breakfast, which I should have eaten a long time ago. I tried to munch on it but I lost my appetite at the thought of Edward spending his nights off with Lara.

What do you expect, Emily? He had already been with her many times without you knowing. It makes no difference.

Yes. It doesn't make a difference. I will die a virgin who had her first kiss stolen by her first love in an inevitable circumstances.

My phone rang and I looked at the profile. It was Mia. I picked it up and shouting filled my ears.

"He locked me in his room, Emily! The fucking Killer of The Venice confined me in this horrible apartment!" Mia shouted.

"Okay, Mia.Tell me in detail -"

"He called me saying he was sick and I, as a kind person I am, went to help him-"

"Mia!" I warned her.

"Okay. I knew he was lying about his illness to push me in the swimming pool when I would go to meet him because he knows I hate cold water, " she was breathing heavily by now.

"And so you took revenge?" I enquired.

"Of course I did!"

"And you…" I trailed off.

"And so I might have poured ice water over his sleeping ass and he might have locked me in rage, " she said, sounding defeated.

I shook my head. "Wait. I will come over." She didn't say anything and I figured she had ended the call.

I told Miranda that I wouldn't be home for some time and to take care of herself as well as the house. I quickly escaped the house and looked at my car. It was a beautiful, red car and my baby. I rushed over to it and towards my dear friend.

Mia and Jake live in the same neighbourhood; the studied in same Mary High School And went to the same college as me and Edward, I don't know what makes them so hostile. I always shipped them like some crazy anime girl, always tried to make Jake see Mia in a new light, but nothing worked.

weeks. This was her way of declaring war.

unwilling but when I talked about breaking his X-done, he came grudgingly. As soon as he opened the door, Mia kicked

not becoming aunt anytime soon. Oh. I am

I patted Jake on the back to relieve his pain.

was so sca-angry, even the electricity was cut off. Did you think you would make it alive after

poured ice water-"

did it because I knew you were playing a

things on your own, " he said, grabbing her

You wait-"

off. I hid my face from people's

On the street.

this one out?" I said,

they shouted in unison, continuing their fight.

you smacked my chest!" Mia accused, smacking Jake on the forehead, covering her

" he said, lifting Mia by

"Let's continue it inside. We've got some unwanted audience, " he said it so smoothly, that I couldn't even believe he was taking her so romantic style

something, I swear I would. I mean, I can't think of any other beside Mia's side. Any person has to

and courage and kindness, but she kinda becomes hostile with Jake.

off, I want to make an announcement, " I said, earning their attention.

worth postponing her death,

I nodded.

is getting married, " I announced, patting my shoulder mentally for such a clever

sure it could make me laugh a million ways if that was even possible. Jake's eyes were wide, his mouth hung open, his eyebrows squinted in confusion and then he looked at Mia,

mouthed to me 'I am getting married?'

'Yes.' I mouthed back.

Jake responded.

didn't you tell me, Chipmunk? I can't

as shocked as you, " Mia said, eyeing me, urging me to explain. I just asked her to play with me.

'What?!' she mouthed. I ignored

married. Now if you will excuse us, we have a lot of preparations to do. She still has to get her manicure and her hair layered. She wouldn't want to look ugly on her BIG DAY, right Mia?" I smiled sweetly at her, warning in my eyes.

My mom says your marriage life depends on these things,

felt something resisting and I turned around to see Jake holding

it right? Are you really-" Jake said, trying to

don't know, " Mia whispered to herself.

rather harshly, making it more effective. Jake looked like a child deprived of his favourite candy. Aww. I wanted to pinch his cheeks.

must ask you not to touch Mia inappropriately now when she is out of the league, " I said impassively and pulled Mia out with me, dumping her in my car.

Such a dramatic exit. Pheww. I made it out safely. I thought I would fall on the carpet or something.

put my seat belt on and started the car.

we go.

emotional banter ever...

Why would I get married? This is... this is the most ridiculous and I have to say, " she paused to think, "wonderful, clean lie I have ever heard come of out of your mouth, " she

Mia, I am doing all this for

I do a happy dance Now? Emily, he is going to hate me when he knows the truth. I wanted

"He didn't make any moves when you were available. I guess he would when you're not, trust me, Mia, this actually works. I am fed up with you two acting immature all the time, " I said and shook my head. "You are 25 for caterpillar's sake and so is he. Grow up. You caught the bouquet at my wedding so it's time for you to get married, " I said,

"But Emily, that's-

love in war, " I