Quan's POV "So you mean she called you a distraction". Rissa spoke in disbelief. "Not only that, she said I should stay away from her". I murmured. "This is bad, bro, this is really really bad ". "I know". I murmured "Look at me, Quan". Rissa pleaded over the camera. I released a deep breath and stared at her through the camera. "With all the things you've told me, I think it's time to finally let go of her". I stared at her and watch her nod her head. "You have to Quan, she is totally different now, and you have to accept it and move on with your life .she has a family, and you don't have any ". She pleaded "It's not easy as you paint it to be". I whisper while avoiding her gaze. "I never said it would be easy, but you can try, and by trying that means you have to take the first step by leaving that town".she spoke seriously. I grumbled and ran my fingers in my hair. "Hey Quan, one step at a time
Quan's POV A knock on my door got me out from my bed. I left my room and went for the door,I opened it and saw that it was Christine standing in front of me. ", Hi, come in". I open the door wide open and allowed her in "Hey Quan how are you", "I'm fine, please sit". I pointed at the couch "Thank you " "What should I get you" "Water would be okay" I smiled at her and went for the water, I brought the water and place it on the side table. She took a sip of the water and kept staring at me. "Is something wrong". I asked when I noticed her constant stares at me. "Guess who I met today ". She asked while giving me a curious look. "Who". l asked "Grace". She said those words while staring at me to see my reaction. "Ohh that". I murmured reluctantly. "So you've met her ". She asked surprised "Yeah, few weeks ago "Wow". She exclaims "And
Grace's POV Coming back from jogging I opened the door to the apartment and stepped inside. "Momma". Bella jumps out of Derrick's laps and ran to me. "My princess". I lifted her up and placed kisses on her face. "Merry Christmas, momma ".she giggled happily. "Merry Christmas my princess, how are you". "Very well, Mom ".she giggled happily. I kissed her forehead and kept her down. "Merry Christmas Grace". Joy walked into the sitting room with a big grin on her face. "I believe your night was splendid". She expressed those words with a mischievous smile on her face. I roll my eyes at her and look away. "We've been waiting for you, we should start unpacking the gifts". Mrs Miller spoke up. "Give me a minute, I'll be back ". I left them in the sitting room and walked to my room. I got to my room and pull off my clothes, I walked to the bathroom and step on the shower. I hissed in relief whe
Grace's POV "Thanks again, I don't know what I would have done without you ". I muttered out those words as I came down from her car. "It's nothing, that are what friends are for". She responded with a smile on his face. "And don't worry about the gift, he would love it" "I believe so".I murmured, "So you are leaving town by tomorrow ?" She asked, "Yeah, I have lots of works pilling up for me". I murmured tiredly. "I understand, take, this is my number you can call me when you have gotten answers from your big brother and if you need my help". She handed her card to me "I'll definitely call you". I took the card from her, "Goodbye Grace" "Bye Christine". She flash me a weak smile before driving off I hissed in relief and walk into the house. I walk in and could perceive the sweet aroma coming from the kitchen. "Mom?" Bella shouted from the kitchen "Yes princess it's me". I rushed to my room and
Grace's POV I noticed how he stared at the wristwatch with so much smile on his face. It was just a wristwatch, yet he was so excited and emotional about it. There was something strange about that wristwatch, and I could feel it in my bones. The moment my gaze fell on it, I fell in love and attracted to it and l couldn't get my eyes off it. They look so familiar to me, despite I haven't seen them before. I picked it up from the stand and couldn't drop them back at there. I brought it home hoping he would like it, but it turns out he really loved it.I smiled to myself and remove my gaze from him. "This is beautiful". he murmured as he took hold of Derrick's gift in his hands. he unpacks all the gifts with smiles on his face, it was obvious he loved the gift. "Thanks everyone, I really appreciate your gifts' he murmured with a smile on his face. "It's nothing, my dear, we all are really going to miss you". Mrs Miller spoke up "I'lll also
Grace's POV "We are landing in ten minutes".the air hostess announced to us. I hissed in relief and sat properly on the chair, I stared at Bella and noticed she was peacefully sleeping. I relaxed on the chair and my thought went to Quan and the kiss that happened in his apartment few days ago. The kiss was so different from any kiss I have had before. There was something different and unique from that kiss, and I just couldn't place it. I was in love with this guy and I knew I wanted him just the way he wanted me, but I will have to unravel the mysteries in my life before going into a relationship with her. "We are landing".the hostess announced. "Baby". I gently tap Bella on her arms, She murmured fora while before opening her eyes. "We are home". l smiled at her, She flash me a weak smile before sitting properly on the chair, "Let's go. I took hold of her hand and left the plane with her. The moment we came out of the airp
Grace's POV "I was involved in drugs". I muttered out disappointed in myself "You were not involved in drugs you were just heartbroken and wanted to ease your pain ". He responded. I shake my head and stood up from The chair "What happened next?" I asked he took in a deep breath before speaking "I took you to a small clinic owned by a good friend of mine and luckily for me, he was on duties that night so you were admitted immediately. he tried to dilute the drugs in your system, and he was successful but something else happened".he murmured I hissed and stared at him "I lost my memory". I murmured "Yes, you woke up the next morning acting strange and talking strange, you thought we were still in Miami you saw a post on the wall where Lagos was written, and you asked how we got to Lagos that you can't remember how we got there ".he shakes his head as if he was remembering all that happened that day. "The doctor came and
Grace's POV "Hey". May's girlfriend smiled at me and sat on the bed "What's wrong with her ?" he directed those questions to may. "She caught her boyfriend cheating on her". May murmured and sat beside me. "I'm so sorry ".she taps my shoulder and stares at May. "Why don't you give her something that will ease the pain and help her forget the pain for a while".she muttered out those words while staring at me. "Shee doesn't take drugs". May spoke up "Common it's just for today, if you allow her stay this way she might hurt himself". she spoke up May hissed and stared at me "Will you like to take something that will help ease the pain ".she asked I heard her but did not say a word. "It will help ease the pains, you are in so much pain man ".she begged I still did not say a word. Then she stood up and went to her drawer, she brought out the substances and kept them on the floor "Try it and see".she placed it in m