Emerson was ready in a full sleeve baby blue dress which reached below her knees . Her hairs were in a braided side bun and she picked the heels from her wedding. She wore American diamond studs and watch as accessory and a black clutch to keep her things. She applied nude lipstick and some face powder and boom. She was ready.

Adrien wore a pristine black suit.

When they both saw each other, the world around them froze for a minute.

"You look beautiful." Adrien complimented.

A little blush appeared on her face.

"Thanks, you look handsome." She replied.

Adrien smiled. He was happy with their progress and he truly wanted to give their marriage a chance.

"Let's go" He pecked her lips and wrapped his arm around her waist.

They arrived at the mansion.

Emerson couldn't shake the feeling something was wrong.

The party was in private province so luckily there were no paparazzi.

Emerson and Adrien entered the Hall.

Emerson's parents greeted them, actually Adrien to enthusiastically.

"Oh Adrien, we are so happy you came. Our Stephanie would be so happy to see you. Please enjoy yourself."

Emerson didn't miss the stink eye Mrs Leone gave her. But as usual she ignored it.

Adrien and Emerson went inside and a very fake looking Stephanie came towards them with a big smile.

She literally shoved Emerson from Adrien and hugged him, rubbing her breasts on him.

"I am so happy, Adrien. I knew you would come." She pulled away and gave him a sloppy kiss on his cheek, near his lips.

Adrien held himself from cringing and wiping his cheek and nodded at her.

He didn't knew how were Em's relations with her sister and he didn't want to upset Em by acting rude.

"Yeah. What's the occasion for party? " He asked casually.

"Oh, I got a really good modeling project for the lingerie company. I will definitely show you my samples." She said seductively or tried to do so.

Emerson tried to calm herself.

Adrien wanted to leave the place as soon as possible. He couldn't believe the fake bimbo in front of him was trying to seduce her brother in law, her sister's husband.

He smiled, "I will leave you to attend your other guests, we will be at the table." He said and walked off with Emerson without waiting for any reply.

Emerson noticed he wasn't comfortable with Stephanie around him.

They sat on a table and Adrien took two glasses of champagne from a waiter and offered one to Em but she declined.

"I noticed you can drink beer like water but you don't drink champagne or wine." He said.

"I like beer, and bitter drinks like vodka scotch. But wine and champagne leave a disgusting after taste." She crinkled her nose.

Adrien chuckled.

"You are adorable." He said.

Emerson blushed.

"I noticed a wierd tension between you and your parents. Whats that? " He asked and Emerson knew there wasn't any escape now.

"Just a strained relationship." She said with a sad smile.

Adrien nodded knowing she will tell when she wants.

A few business associates and clients came and talked with them, and after some time Adrien was left alone with Emerson.

"Phew... Let's eat. I was about to die from hunger." Adrien joked.

Emerson chuckled softly.

They ate some light snacks and sweets.

"Why don't you show me your old room?" Adrien suggested.

Emerson stilled.

"There is nothing to see." She shrugged.

"Come on Em. Are you afraid I will see boy band posters and all that. Let me guess, you had pink coloured walls with a princess theme and posters of hot actors and singers. " He joked.

Even if the room sounds cringe-y, Emerson wished that the room Adrien discussed would have been better than her old one.

"There is literally nothing in the room. All my belongings, every single one is in our room and the walls were white coloured fyi." She answered with narrowed eyes.

Adrien felt fuzzy hearing our room.

He liked it.

"Oh. Not a single thing?" He asked with a raised eyebrow.

"If you consider a bed, table, mirror and closet then no. I left those here." She joked.

Adrien was a little disappointed. He wanted to see how was Emerson as a teenager.

A nerdy romance lover or a badass stoner or a popular cheerleader.

He could imagine her being nerdy due to her great mind but not cheerleader and definitely not a stoner. But looks can be deceiving.

Little did he know, if he knew her teenage years, he would wish he didn't know it.

After eating, Emerson excused herself from Adrien to use restroom.

She just washed her hands and looked in the mirror.

She didn't want to be here, where many bad memories were. But she was feeling like it was calm before storm because it was going smoothly, too smoothly.

She came out of the restroom to head towards the party but heard noises from a corner.

It was Adrien and Stephanie.

Emerson knew it was wrong to eavesdrop but knowing her sister, she wanted to see what was happening.

Adrien was heading out of the party to see Emerson because he knew he couldn't keep his coldness at bay without her at his side.

He was heading where she went minutes ago only to be cornered by none other than Stephanie.

"Oh Adrien, let's me show you my lingerie sample pics. And real sample too." She said biting her lips, her hand rubbing his forearm.

Adrien took a step back.

"I will look for Emerson and if you want you can show it to both of us." He said a little harshly.

Stephanie giggled "oh, I won't mind a threesome but I would love to have you alone. Knowing my sister, she wouldn't like the idea of sharing."

"What the hell! Step away from me and don't you dare such things." He said.

Stephanie didn't listen and and attacked his lips with her.

Without missing a heart beat he pushed her away making her stumble on her feet.

He furiously wiped his lips.

"Stay away from me you filthy whore." He spoke disgusted.

Emerson saw the whole scene.

She was happy Adrien didn't gave in to Stephanie but a part of her broke and she left the mansion.

"Come on Adrien, I am much better in bed than my whore of a sister." She said.

"Oh, she is whore than what are you 'cause you are throwing yourself at your brother in law!"He was trying to keep himself from yelling. " How will your parents would react if I tell them what you did, if I tell Emerson what you did? " He said.

Stephanie smirked.

"Like they will believe you over me. You will regret denying me Adrien" And with that she walked away.

Dread filled his chest and his face lost its colour. He knew the bitch was right. Why would Em believe him over her little sister.

Why would she believe her when she is a slut dumbass?

His subconscious mind mocked, but he was still afraid to fuck up.

It wasn't even a month with their relationship slightly improving and something had to go wrong.

His phone rang making him snap out of his thoughts.

Emerson was calling him, and he couldn't stop his heart from hammering.

He reluctantly picked up.

"Hey Adrien." Her voice was little shaky.

He was suddenly worried something happened to her.

"Emerson, I am near the restroom, where are you? " He asked with concern in his voice.

"I am so sorry Adrien, Grandma Rose isn't feeling well and I has to go urgently so I couldn't inform you. I am really sorry but the have to go." She said apologetically.

"Is she ok, do you want me to come." He asked.

"No, you don't have to come, and bye, I have to go. Goodnight." With that she hung up on him.

The day couldn't get any worse.

I wish I listened to Emerson, letting her stay at mansion and me too staying with her.

Poor boy didn't know what was coming.