Grace's POV he walked out on me just like that. I hissed and took Bella's hand, and we walked home. Throughout the walk home, Bella kept on blabbering how good of a dancer her teacher was. I stared at her and noticed she has smiles all over her face as she talks about him. We got home and I met Miller in the garden. "Did you apologized?.she asked while giving me a questioning look. "Yes, I did ". I murmured "And".she asked raising a bow at me, I hissed and ran my fingers in my hair "he said okay". I murmured "Okay?". Miller asked, I hissed and left the garden. I wonder why Miller has been pestering me about apologizing to that dance teacher after she saw what happened last night. "Grace".she called out. I turn around and found her staring at me, "I don't know how you live in the city, but here in this town everyone is friendly, and I hope you do the same".she said those words as a warning and left me.
Quan's POV, I kept on changing clothes in front of the mirror. it was almost six pm and I still haven't decided on what to wear. I released a soft sigh and search my closet for a while before I finally concluded on wearing a yellow big polo and jeans trouser. I took a quick bath and changed my clothes . I left my room with a little gift for Mrs Miller. I crossed the road and walked over to Mrs Miller's apartment. I could hear laughter and low music from inside the apartment. I got to the door and softly knocked on it. Few seconds the door was opened revealing a stunning Grace. She was putting on a blue long dress with a slit at the corner and a Black sandal . She was incredibly hot, and I get she doesn't know it, "Would you like to come in ". her voice brought me back from my daydreaming. "Yes yes". l composed myself and walked into the house. The decoration in the house was simple and good. Different guests from the town were already seated and enjoyi
Grace's POV Without warning, he pulled me to him and kissed me. the kiss felt so familiar to me, like we've kissed before. all the organs in me was begging me to pull him to me and kissed him back.but then I knew it was wrong. I just lost my husband two years ago and here I am allowing a strange guy kiss me. With anger, I pushed him to the floor. he wails in pain and stared at me with so pains in his eyes that for a strange reason, I felt my heart clenched. But then I have to do this, and I have to do it now. "How dare you kiss me, you man whore". I shouted in anger. he looks at me with so much trauma in his face before standing up "I'm sorry, I was a bit drunk ". he said those words while staring at me. I lock eyes with him and noticed tears in his eyes, but he held them back. I believe he didn't want to share tears in front of a lady. "I was drunk and thought you were someone else". he spoke softly, but I Could see he was hurt. he stared one more time
Grace's POV "Can you sleep now ". I asked while caressing her hair. "Yes mom ".she smiled at me and closed her eyes to sleep. I released a soft sigh in reliefwhen I watch her sleep peacefully. these nightmares have been occurring since we lost her dad. Although Bella doesn't talk about what she sees in her dream, but I knew it always involves her father. I sat on the bed and watch her sleep. She was just the exact copy of her dad. Her light brown hair, long pointed nose and white skin. Whenever I look at Bella, l always see I see my late husband's female version.she is just five years old, and yet, she behaves like her father in so many ways. I put the blanket properly on her before leaving her room. I got to my room and memory of what happened few minutes ago flashed in my head I signed in frustration and sat on my bed. How could I be so stupid to fall for his seduction. I thought it was always Lady who seduces men, how come this time it's the other w
Quan's POV "Alright kids, miss here will be your dance instructor for today". "Okay Uncle quan". They all chorused in unison. "Thank you ". I told Liliana "it's nothing". She replied. I smiled at the kids and picked up my things and left for the cemetery. Today's was mom's birthday and I wanted to share it with her. I got to the flower shop and brought mom's favorite flower. I inhaled it and smiled just like mom would always do. The cemetery was a short walk from the flower shop. Within few minutes I was at the cemetery. "Good day mister quan". The cemetery security guard greeted me "Morning sir ". I replied with a smile and made my way to Mom's grave. Locating her grave was an easy one for me since I normally come here. I got to her grave and put the flower in her tomb. "Happy birthday Mom, look what I got you, your favorite hibiscus flowers". I said those words with a fake smile on my face. I felt tears threatening to fall down
Quan's POV Out of curiosity I followed her, and we ended up in a clean tomb decorated with flowers. I read what was written and realized it was her late husband .she released an heavy sign of pain and dropped the flower on the tomb. "Hey ". He spoke up in a shaking voice. "I just came to say hi and to let you know I miss you ". I stared at her and noticed how fragile she looks. She must have really loved her husband. he was gone two years ago, and it felt like she just lost him months ago. I did not know what came over me, I moved closer to her and placed my hand on her shoulder . She stared at me but did not say aword. "Hi". I greeted the late husband. Even if I didn't know him that much, people around said he was a nice guy. Grace stared at me, but there was no emotion on her face. She took in a deep breath and started walking away. I followed him behind until we were out of the cemetery. "Do you want to grab a cup of coffee or someth
Grace's POV I walked out of the dance class and wondered what was going on with me. Since I spent time with Quan in his house, I have been getting this strange feelings in me.l felt attracted to him and I hated myself for it. I walk back home and started working on some documents, but I couldn't concentrate on work.the drawing I saw in Quan's apartment keeps flashing in memory, and it was tormenting me .why do I feel attached to That drawing even when I knew I don't know a thing about the drawing. I was still in thought when my phone started ringing, I checked the caller and saw that it was my bro "Hello bro" "Hey Grace, how are you?". "I'm great and Bella is doing fine". "That's good to hear". "Hope you are not having any difficulties over there ". She asked "Not at all bro" he hissed and kept quiet for a while before he spoke up "Are you finding anything over there strange". he asked "No , is the
Quan's POV "Friends?". She wants me to be her fucking friend, I hissed in anger. I was once her lover, and now she is asking if we could be friend like we were strangers. I chuckled softly and let go of her hand while I walk inside my apartment. I got to my apartment and walked straight to my room, I check the time and saw that it was pass 7pm. I took a quick bath and changed into my night wear. I lay on the bed and what Grace said at the coffee shop rang in my head. She told me she can't be with me even if I try, those words brought a sharp pain to me, and it took everything in me not to lose my cool down there.I closed my eyes and memories of thirteen years back flash in my head. "Class, that will be all for now ". mister Williams, our form Master, said those words and left the class. I hissed and closed my books. "Hey". Grace kissed me from behind "Hey". I whispered. She stood in font of me and sta
Quan's POV Everywhere was busy with dancers running in the dressing room changing into their costumes because we have just half an hour left before we will be on stage. I checked myself on the mirror and everything was in place. I walk out of the dressing room and walk into the waiting room where others who had already dressed up was waiting. I took a seat and took in a deep breath, this was the biggest stage I have ever danced in my career and to crown it all | was the lead soloist. "We have only ten minutes remaining, everyone gets in line ".the dance instructor spoke up We all rushed to our line and stood there. "I believe you all know I'm into perfection and nothing but perfection, so you know what to do".he muttered out coldly. "Yes instructor". they all replied "Good, go in there and shine".he muttered out as we are about to be called out on stage. I took in a deep breath closed my eyes and whispered encouraging words to myself. Light
Quan's POV I blink my eyes twice, so I could adjust the light coming from the window. I hissed softly and stood up from the bed, I stared at the other side of the bed, but there was no, but l knew she came home last night. I knelled and said a silent prayer before going to the bathroom, I took a quick bath and put on a simple clothes before arranging the bed and cleaning the room. I went downstairs and saw Bella in Grace's laps giggling happily, she noticed me and came down from grace's laps "Good morning uncle Quan".she stood before me with a smile "Morning dear". I smiled at her and raffle her hair, "So what are we having for breakfast ?". I directed those questions to the housekeeper "Pancakes". She replied from the kitchen, "'Alright". I let go of bella's hair and went straight to the kitchen. I helped in preparing the breakfast and kept them on the table. Grace and Bella joined us in the table, and we eat sile
Grace's POV I walk to the table with May by my side. "Hi, please sit".she pointed the chairs to us, I sat opposite her while staring at her with curiosity. "Nice meeting you Grace ".she muttered out firmly I stared at her and tried to recognize her face, but I couldn't. "Sorry, do l know you ?". I asked she chuckled softly before speaking up "You should know me because I believe you've been talking about me for the pass 13 years ".she muttered out those words while locking eyes with me,I stayed at her confused by her words before speaking up. "I don't understand your words". I stared at her with curiosity, she smiled at me and signaled the waitress, "Let's order for something, we can't leave our table empty". "Get me the dish in number seven ".she gave back the menu to the waitress "What will you have ma'am".the waitress asked "Nothing, we are fine ". May spoke up, she smiled at us befo
Quan's POV "Tell me, Grace, tell me what | should apologize for". I muttered out in anger "Should I apologize for dancing with a girl, oh I should apologize for telling you I was at home when I wasn't at home right?". I declared in anger. I moved closer to her so that we were just an inch apart. I place my two palms together in front of her "I'm sorry Grace, I'm sorry for lying l was at home when actually I was out in a club dancing with a girl I don't even know until that night". I muttered out in anger "Sorry Grace, I'm so sorry for loving you with all my heart, I'm so sorry for waiting on you even when everyone told me to forget about you and move on with my life" "I'm sorry Grace, it wasn't your fault but mine". I muttered out in tears I met eyes with her and could see the guilt and pain in her eyes but I longer care for it, she ran her fingers roughly through her hair in Frustration before moving closer to me, but I brought forth my
Grace's POV I tried calling him phone again, but the number was switched off "Mom when will uncle come back". Bella asked while staring at me with a questioning look that I didn't know what to say to her. I pull her to myself and made her sit on my laps while I gently stroke her hair with care before I spoke up "Uncle Quan will be back very late, why don't I put you to bed, and then you can see him tomorrow morning". I tried convincing her which worked "Okay ".she nods her head to me, I smiled at her and stood up from the couch with Bella in my arms. I walk to her room and gently lay her on the bed, and was about telling her bedtime story when I noticed she was already asleep. I hissed in relief and kissed her forehead before putting off the light and left her room I sat on the couch with my phone in my hand as I kept on staring at the phone to see if I will get a call from her. I checked the time and noticed it was pass 12
Quan's POV "Thanks for dropping me".I smiled at Lilian, who pulled me to himself and gave me a tight hug. "Stop saying those things ".she muttered out and smiled at me, a smile that flutters my heart. "l'll go now". I smiled at her before getting out of the car. "Bye". I waved my hands at her and watch her drive out. I took in a deep breath before entering the house. "Uncle Quan, we've been waiting for you". Bella spoke up when she noticed me entering the house.I smiled at her before kissing her cheek, "I'm so sorry, dear, but I'm here now ". "I'll go in and change, and then we can go out, okay ?". She nods her head and smiled at me. I raffle her hair and smiled at her before climbing the stairs. I went upstairs and open the door only to see the room in total darkness "Grace". I called out but got no response from him. I went for the light and switch it on, only to see Grace sited on the bed, staring a
Quan's POV I hissed angrily as I got out from the bed, the pain in my legs was unbearable for me. I got out from bed and noticed Grace wasn't in the room, I pick up my clothes and towel and knocked on the bathroom door before getting inside. I took a quick bath, put on a simple wear before leaving the room. I got downstairs and saw Grace in the sitting room busy with her laptop until she noticed my footsteps. She lifts her head and lock eyes with me before looking away. "Good morning". I greeted "Morning".she replied like she was being forced. I left the sitting room, went to the kitchen where saw the housekeeper was already making breakfast "Good morning Quan".she smiled at me and went back to what she was doing. I pick up the eggs from the crate and started breaking the one we will be needing. In a few minutes the breakfast was almost set. "I'll go check on Bella". I left the kitchen, passed Grace in the sitting room and walk into B
Grace's POV "Listen May I have to go home, I'll call you when I get home". I spoke in irritation. "Grace".she tried calling out to me, but I cut her off, "We will talk about this tomorrow at the office". I did not let those words finish from my mouth when I quickly ended the call. I stood up the chair, pick up my jacket and phones before leaving the office I left my office, got into my car and drove back home. When I got home I went straight to Bella's room, open the door and noticed she was sleeping. I closed the door and went upstairs, I got upstairs open the door and got in. I went in and noticed Quan lost in thought while staring at a video of his dancing. he was so lost in thought that he didn't know when I came in. I stared at him and noticed he was so sad and lost in thought and suddenly a sudden pain came to my chest and I hated myself for feeling this way. I tried ignoring him and tried walking away, but I couldn't
Quan's POV "What do you mean by that ?" I asked in anger "What don't you understand".she moves closer to me and stared into my eyes with those two sets of greens eyes I always loved staring at me with love and care but today those eyes stares at me with anger, hatred, and pain. "You are always ready to have anything under a skirt that is what you've ever been ". She muttered out those words while staring directly into my eyes. Hearing those words from him, I felt my heart pound in pains and I have to control the tears threatening to fall down from my eyes. I can't let him see me this weak, I just can't "You are a fool Grace, you've always been a fool". I muttered out those words while staring back at her Indeed she is a fool A fool who couldn't see how much I loved and cherished her twelve years ago A fool who wouldn't let me explain things, A fool who after twelve years still wouldn't listen to me and let me explain Indeed she is a f