KAMARIA POV "Your mother is right, Davina. We love each other very much, but nothing romantic. You could say we are soul mates," Bobby smiled at me, and I smiled back agreeing with his words. "Shouldn't your soulmate be someone you are in love with?" Davina frowned at Bobby. "Not necessarily. Come on guys let me introduce you to my wife and kids. Jonathan and his girlfriend are here too," he added as we trailed through the short corridor leading into the living room. "So I am meeting your significant others at the same time, cool," I said sarcastically making Bobby chuckle. "Don't worry, I am sure they both will love you." I nodded hoping that his words are through. "There she is!" Jonathan made a bee line for me as soon as we walked into the room. "Hi, Ria," he smiled before pulling me into a hug. "Hi, Jon," I smiled as I hugged him back. I could feel someone's eyes on us and quickly patted him to let go. "Hello, Davina," Jonathan greeted my daughter excitedly, raising his h
KAMARIA POV The door opened and Jonathan walked out clearly hearing Bobby's question. "Someone sent you flowers?!" He joined us, a bottle of beer in his hand. I blushed furiously, drinking my beer to cover up. "Oh my God! She is blushing! Now you have to tell us." "Is no one, just my boss," I said as causally as I could. "Well he can't be just your boss if he is making you blush like this," Bobby teased. They teased me for a little while longer before Bobby erased the care free moment between us with his question. "Why didn't you tell us that you were leaving?" I could hear the pain in his voice, and saw it in his eyes, the same was reflected in Jonathan's eyes. I looked away from the both of them, unable to bear seeing the pain I caused them. "We looked for you, Ria. For years we looked for you. We thought that something bad happened to you. You just disappeared without a trace, even your parents didn't know where you were." I stared down to my fingers. I needed to disappe
DAMIEN POVFor the occasional I rented a Lemo service. I nodded my head indicating I was ready to get the show on the road. Our driver was waiting outside the car, as soon as he caught sight of us he hurried around to open the door. I assisted Lily inside before joining her. "A drink?" I took out the complementary champagne inside the car and popped it open. Lily shook her head to the offer. I chucked down the drink and poured another for myself. Lily was being unusually quiet, so I looked at her. She had this nervous expression on her face. I know what the look is all about. She wears this look each time she has to do something important publicly, or in this case expecting an award. Telling her she will win will be an empty assurance as I wasn't in charge of the award, so I allowed her the space she needed and drank silently beside her. By the time we got to the venue I have had quite the buzz from the champagne to carry me through the night. This kind of public appearances w
KAMARIA POV After dropping my daughter off at school, I headed towards work. As I drove on the main road I took a glance at my watch, it was some minutes past nine. I wasn't late, the presentation is at ten, I told my team to meet me at PK motors. My phone pinged and I removed one hand from the steering to pick it up. I usually don't like looking at my phone while I am driving, but because of my daughter I have to in case it is a call from her school. It wasn't, rather it was my best friends wishing me luck. Dinner at Bobby's house few days ago had gone very well. It felt nice to be among family. Speaking of family, my heart tightened at the thought of my parents. I haven't yet told them I was back in the state or paid them a visit. I was scared. It is been ten years. The fear of seeing the disappointment in their eyes, the loathing is what is keeping me from paying them a visit, but I have to, soon rather than later. I want my daughter to know her grandparents, and I hope dearly
KAMARIA POV The other team went next. The woman picked and looked, immediately her face crumbled and she went back to her team with a sore expression on her face. Her team looked worried when she opened her palms to show them what she got. It looked as if she got the last number, I thought dipping my hand into the bowl. No she didn't, that honour goes to me. When I returned to my team and told them our number they looked more worried than the other team. They were scared and I could understand why. Going last means that you risk presenting something another team have already presented or you end up with a tired audience. There was nothing we could do about it. The lady left with the order of our companies and then came back a few minutes later to call in the first group. The lanky guy and his group stood and followed her leaving the rest of us to brew in tension. I did my best to relax my mind, to tell myself that I am more than prepared, to assure myself that nothing will go wron
DAMIEN POVMy company lost the bid to a start up company, and from what I heard from the team it was all thanks to the creative director. The news came as a shock because what my team had should have been a winner. Who is this woman that brought them to their knees.My curiosity lead me to the company but I couldn’t have anticipated what I will find when I walked into her office. was totally floored by the sight staring back at me inside the new company's creative director's office. Kamaria back from the dead. The sight of her was a heavy shock to the system, but when I got over it the next thing I thought was my kid. Did she have it? Without meaning to my eyes flickered to her stomach as if searching for the baby bump which is ridiculous, is been ten years. Neither of us was speaking as we stared at each other. Shock was the most apparent emotion on both our faces, and something else was in hers. Fear She should be because now that I have found her I was going to get my child
DAMIEN POVThe door to her office opened swiftly at the guy from before quickly appeared. "Is everything alright?" He was staring at Kamaria as he asked the question. Who the fuck is this guy? "Do you mind?" I scowled at him, my eyes burning him down to the ground. He acted as if I haven't spoken and waited for Kamaria to speak. What is he? Her bodyguard? I looked at her propelling her to send the guy out so we could continue our discussion. I needed to know why she is keeping me from my child. Is bad enough she kept me away from her for so many years. "It is alright Reign," she gave the guy a shaking smile. The guy didn't move a muscle but instead continued to stare at her intently as if he wanted to make sure she was really alright and not lying to him. Which she probably was, but it is none of the fucking guy business who ever he is. "Will you please get the fuck out, I am trying to have a serious discussion here!" I yelled losing my patient with the both of them. They can
KAMARIA POV Davina! That is is what he will do. He will most likely try to take my baby girl away from me. I cannot let that happen. I flew to my feet like someone possessed, snatched my handbag off the table and ran for the door. "Where are you going? Kamz!" Reign ran after me but I didn't stop. I have to get to my baby girl before Damien does. Coming back to the State was a huge mistake. The staff all looked up curiously as I hurried past them with Reign hot on my heels. They must be wondering what Hollywood drama is happening between their boss and the big boss. "Kamz wait, please," Reign continued to call out as he gave a chase, but I couldn't wait. What if I get there too late and Damien have already gotten to her. He found me which means he could find her. I can't lose my baby, I wept internally as I threw the door of my car open. Before I could drive off Reign joined me in the car. "What is going on?" He sounded very worried. I couldn't look at him. My entire concentrat