Chapter 2

LIAM

I so hate Lisa right now, I didn’t plan on being here this weekend; I wanted to spend time with my wife and kids. Then she went and got sick and now I am stuck here. Don’t get me wrong, I like what my company is doing for these women and I like the work that they put into their businesses. Invest in women and you will see returns because when a woman is dedicated to something, they give it their all.

But I just wanted to be a normal dad for this weekend, I don’t get to do that much because of business and I thought that I will get to make up for it this weekend. But luck was not on my side because my coordinator got sick and I am here. The program began, and I took my seat with my best friend Carlos next sitting next to me. “Remind me to send a get-well-soon gift to Lisa, will you?” He smirks looking at me.

“You mean a thank you gift for being sick and getting me stuck here with the likes of you?” I raised an eyebrow looking at him and he chuckles. “You don’t send a thank you gift to a sick person Liam you send a get well soon gift. Although mine might as well be considered a thank you gift since her illness got you here.” He winks taking a small sip of his drink. I missed him as well, it’s been a while since we hung out.

“I missed you too Carlos, now focus, we are already here so we might as well pay attention.” They call out the next speaker and it’s a Miss Black. I look to see who stands up and when I see her, I can’t take my eyes off her. She is a goddess and has this thing that is pulling me towards her. She climbs up the stage walking like a model on a runway, her hips swaying side to side and I am mesmerized. Who is this, Miss Brown?

“Hey, I have been calling you for the last two minutes, where did you go?” Carlos pats me on the shoulder bringing me back, I take my eyes off Miss Black for a moment and looked at my dear friend. “What were you calling me for?” I ask then look back at the stage where Miss Black is standing giving her speech, she is impressive, and the way she moves those thick lips makes me want to taste them. I want to know how they would feel against mine, are they as soft as they look?

Will they be cold or warm against mine? “No, no Liam, Lindy is a wonderful woman and has been with you through a lot. Please don’t do this to her.” Carlos warns, his right, Lindy is a wonderful woman, and we have been through a lot together. I love her and I don’t want to do anything that will hurt her. But then again, Miss Black, there is something about her that makes me want to know her more, something that pulls me to her, something I don’t think I can ignore.

“Why would you bring Lindy into this, I have done nothing?” I denied hoping that he buys it, I don’t need Carlos being a pest right now. “You have done nothing yet but I know you will.” He tells me looking serious. “I have been married to Lindy for a long time now and in that time have I ever done anything to hurt her?” come on Carlos, let it go. “No, you have done nothing but then again, I have never seen you looking at any woman the way you are looking at that woman right now.” He tells me and I look back on stage.

She must have felt my intense stare because she discreetly scans the room and her eyes find mine and I can’t look away. Those thick lips of hers are parted slightly and I want nothing more than to have my tongue explore that mouth of hers. She is beautiful! “Look at you man, stop what you are doing and stop staring at her so much. You know what, I need something strong to deal with you right now.” He stands up and leaves the table.

The lady leaves the stage and goes back to her table. She looks my way and finds me already looking at her. Oh, she is an actual goddess, beautiful in every way. The lady next to her says something, and she looks away. I hate that woman right now; I need Miss Black to look at me so that I can see what it is about her that has me mesmerized. She stands up and heads towards the lady’s room and I follow. I need to talk to her, when I get to the lady’s room, I contemplate ongoing in but then I hear her.

“Get a grip Mia, you don’t need a man, he will only be a distraction in your life and you need to focus.” Mia, what a beautiful name she has, and she is single. Am sorry Mia but looking at you does something to me and I don’t think I can leave you alone until I find out what it is. She comes out closing her bag not looking where she is going and a stand in her way. She bumps into me then stumbles back and I hold her to steady her. Her skin feels so soft and I want to continue holding her but that is not how a gentleman behaves.

“Am sorry, I wasn’t looking where I was going.” Oh, but I was Mia, and I wanted this to happen. “It’s quite alright Miss Black,” I tell her and she stiffens then lifts her head and looks at me. She blinks then her beautiful thick lip’s part and I have to fight the urge to pull her into my arms and kiss the living daylights out of her. “Mr. Brown” if she knew what whispering my name like that does to me, she won’t risk doing it again.

“That is me, Miss Black, are you alright?” she steps back a little before she answers and I just want to step closer to her and maybe claim those lips of hers. Damnit! Why am I feeling this way? “Yes, I am. Have a good evening Mr. Brown.” She goes around me and leaves me standing there. I turned to look at her as she leaves, what are you doing to me, Mia? I stand there for a moment before going outside on the balcony and took out my phone.

I dialed my head of security. “Boss” he answers. “Find out which hotel Miss Mia Black is staying, you know what, get me everything you can about her.” I don’t just want to know which hotel she is staying in but I want to know everything about the goddess that is making me risk my marriage like this. “Yes, sir, give me half an hour.” I cut the call and walk back inside and went to take a seat at the table. “Where have you been?” Carlos asks. “I was taking a call outside, what did I miss?” he looks at me suspiciously.

“Nothing much, come on, let’s get out of here.” I see what he is doing, he is trying to get me away from Mia and I will let him but I will look for her again. “Sure, where are we headed?” he looks hesitant like he wasn’t sure that I will agree. “I don’t know yet, but we will find a place to get a few drinks then go rest for a few hours before another day of this boring conference.” He says standing up and I do the same.

I look at Mia’s table and she looking at me. ‘Don’t worry sweetheart, we will see each other again and that is a promise.’ I wish she got the message that I am trying to convey with my eyes. I straightened my suit jacket then turned to leave but my heart is back there, with her. Fucking hell! What the hell is wrong with me? I love Lindy, I love my wife, so what am I doing? Carlos is right I need to stop this.

A few drinks and a distance might help me forget about her. “I think I need more than just a few hours; it’s been a while since we got drunk together.” Carlos smiles. “Now you are talking, call Lindy and the kids now so that you don’t call them when you're drunk. I know how in love, you become when you are drunk.” I chuckled and took out my phone and called my wife. Her voice comes through the line and I feel guilty for what I did. “My love, how is the conference going?” I clear my throat before answering.

“It’s going well my darling, how are the kids?” I asked and she sighs. “They are fine but it took a while for Caroline to fall asleep busy wanting to call you and talk to you before she sleeps.” I chuckled, that’s my baby girl. “Tell her I will call her in the morning, I was calling to say good night and that I love you all so much.” I feel so bad now, my wife is a wonderful woman and doesn’t deserve what I know I am going to do to her. I don’t know what it is with this woman but I can’t get her out of my mind.

“We love you more my darling.” I cut the call and looked at my friend. “Now that is the woman that deserves your attention, not Miss Black.” He tells me and I nod. I know he is right, Lindy and I have been through much but I need to know what it is about Mia that pulls me to her. Until then I will not stop, I need to sit down with her and talk. “I know man and you are right. Now let’s go get drunk.” He smiles content by what I said. I don’t enjoy laying to my friend and I have never done it before.

We have always told each other everything but I can see that this time it will be different, he won’t understand this thing with Mia, I don’t understand it myself but I will find out; I need to, then maybe I will stop.