5 years later
“Mom, why should we move to London? I like it here!,” Benjamin protested
“We already talked about this Ben! Don’t bring any drama!” Anna snapped
“You will meet Uncle Damian there, you should be happy. Also if we’re there, it is easier for Uncle Daniel to visit us. Don’t you miss him?” Anna added
“Of course I miss him. So, if we are in London, we will visit the States?” Benjamin looked at Anna’s face with full of hope
“NO!” Anna answered it shortly
Benjamin rolled his eyes and said, “Mom, I am a big boy now, when you will tell me what happened with the States and dad?
Sunday morningAnna woke up earlier on Sunday. She made breakfast, Banana Bread, Pancake, and cut several types of fruits.“Gentleman….wake up! Breakfast is ready….” She said it out of loudDamian walked out from his bedroom. He smiled seeing how happy Anna looks like“You don’t need to make breakfast!” He said it as he passed her, walking to the refrigerator to get cold water“Mommy….why you’re so energetic? It is Sunday….it isn’t like you!” Benjamin criticized herAnna rolled her eyes. She took a glass and poured milk for Benjamin.“Ba
Fai was talking with his assistant when he felt that someone was looking at him. He turned his eyes to that person and he saw a gorgeous woman with clear grey eyes. Fai has met many types of women, he dated many beautiful women but this woman, she was just simply beautiful. Unlike other women who do perfect makeup to look pretty, but hers was pretty simple yet she still looked beautiful. She quickly lowers her head when Fai stares at her and she looks nervous. He suddenly became interested in her. Laura, his girlfriend, is gorgeous but this woman definitely exceeds any woman. ‘Who is she?’The meeting has started. Fai introduced himself and he unveiled the plan to integrate the office space. “In the future, I plan to integrate the office and all of you will work with other Davis Corporation staff in our main building in Canary Wharf.”
Katie walked closer to Anna, “What is happening?”“Oh my God...I’m fucked!” Anna sighed“I already guessed, he is after you!” Katie told her“That’s better not true. I can’t go for this…..” Anna suddenly thought about BrianShe went home around 8.30 pm after dropping Katie to her apartment. She saw Damian is watching TV with Benjamin.“Baby…. Why do you keep Uncle Damian around? You usually do your own thing!” She said is as she sat next to Benjamin, kissing his forehead“It is okay Ann…” Damian smiled to her&ldqu
Week had passed, Anna felt relieved she didn't need to face Fai for a while. She carries on her work smoothly. Today, she promised Katie to bring Benjamin to office, so they can have lunch together. Ben is also excited to go to his mother’s office. In Singapore, he regularly went to her office after school. Katie already arrived at the restaurant and soon, Anna and Ben walked in.“Oh my God, is it him? Your son?” Katie said it excitedly“Hello Aunt Katie. I am Benjamin, you can call me Ben.” Ben politely greeted her“Boy….you’re handsome and sweet.” Katie pinched his cheek“Anna….I am falling in love with your son. How come you have this cute boy like him. Life is unfair…” She te
Since walked out of Fai’s office that day, Anna never encountered Fai again in the next few weeks. She felt relieved that Fai seems decided to not disturb her again. Maybe he left her because she already has a kid and been married before, way out of Fai’s ideal criteria. However, today is the first day Anna started work from the new office, the Davis Corporation office. The idea of her encountering Fai everyday makes her worried but it isn’t that worrisome after Fai stopped going after her.Anna walked to her office happily and when she put down her bag, Katie walked in. Her face is like a person who has been crying the whole night.“What happened to you?” Anna asked her“I broke up with my boyfriend” She said with no tears left in her eyes
7 AMDamian left a note on the dining table, he suddenly has to go to the Berlin branch due to company matters. Benjamin jumped from his bed, walked to the kitchen, he felt thirsty. He saw the note, he took it and went to Anna’s room.“Mommy….wake up! Uncle Damian went to Berlin.” He saw his mom didn’t move yet“Mommy….I am hungry!” He addedAnna heard her son and she quickly opened her eyes. She pulled Benjamin to her embrace, “Ugh...my baby is hungry! Alright, what do you want to eat sweetheart?”“Anything mommy, as long you’re cooking, all are tasty”Anna kissed her boy, “My sweet
San Francisco, 5,350 miles away from LondonToday is Brian’s birthday. Cecilia and Rosie flew to San Francisco for him. Both of them work with Mary to surprise him. It’s been a while, Cecilia tries to push Brian with Rosie but hasn't worked so far. She thought it won’t take long for him to accept Rosie after she succeeded in getting Anna out of his life, but turned out he was persistent to continue searching for Anna.Brian walked to the dining table and found that Mary cooked so much food for him. When he sat down, he noticed that Cecilia and Rosie walked in.“Brian...happy birthday!” Both Cecilia and Rosie said it together“Why are you two in here? I don’t need a happy birthday thing like this!” He replied the
Fai as usual goes to Anna’s place to pick her up. When he arrived, he saw Benjamin still on his pajamas.“Why weren’t you ready yet?”“Mommy said I don’t have to go to school today. They closed the school for building inspection.”“So, you will stay home? Alone?” “Yeah maybe….I used to stay home alone a lot when we were in Singapore. I am a big boy now, I can handle it.” Benjamin explained“Just, it will be boring, as usual,” He added“Want to come to the office? I have big TV in my room, you can watch movies and we can go for lunch later,&rd
At Boisdale BarDamian sits alone, waiting for Fai to come over. It was Friday night, they planned to spend time together in a bar, catching up for a while after not having time to meet yet due to busy schedules. Since Anna and Damian didn’t live together, Fai rarely sees Damian like it used to when he went back and forth spending time with Anna.“Hey, sorry I was late!” Fai came and sit next to Damian“How's it going?” He added“Not much! Just working,” Damian answered him“Brother, I know we need time to get to know each other, but I am here if you want to tell me anything,” Fai informed him“Why I never see you w
Anna just changed her clothes into night dress when Brian entered the bedroom. He walked toward her and he smiled as he smelled her wife's fresh shower. He landed a kiss on her lips and said, “You smell good! Mmm make me want…..”“Honey” Anna rolled her eyes“How’s Ben? I checked him and he already slept,” Brian change the topic“He is better. How about we stay for another day until he feels better to fly again?” Anna suggested“Fine with me,” Brian agreed with herSomeone knocked on the door, then it opened from outside. It was Brenda.“Brian, mom wants to talk with you!”
Brian, Anna and Ben arrived in SoHo after lunch time.“Anna….it’s been a while!” Brenda walked toward her and gave her a hug“Oh my God…..my lovely nephew,” She said as she saw Brian hold Ben’s hand walking to the house. Brenda, who saw Ben for the first time, was so happy seeing her nephew.“Where is my boy?” Cecilia walked toward them“Grandma….” Ben runs toward her and gives her a hug“Have you eaten your lunch?” She asked Ben, ignoring Brian and Anna“Not yet! I am hungry actually,” Ben told her“Oh, my baby, l
Cecilia went back to the dining table after the call ended and they had a quiet lunch together. When they finished the lunch, Brian turned to Anna, “Honey, could you bring Ben to his room?”Anna understands quickly, her husband wants to have time with his mother. “Baby, let’s study in your room, okay?” Anna took Ben’s hand and both of them went upstairs.Brian and Cecilia walked to the garden and sat there.“What do you want, mom?” Brian asked her“So, you remarried her again?” She asked him with a deep tone“Yes! And you need to know, I’ll fight you if you try to separate us again. I’ll seriously leave you if you do that!” Brian w
Anna was nervous but she managed to greet her, “Mrs Bolton”Cecilia didn’t say anything but Ben who was sitting next to her, got up and ran toward Anna.“Mommy! Is it done? You and daddy are married now? We won’t be apart again?”Anna smiled and nodded at him, didn’t say anything.Ben was overjoyed when he found out. “Mommy, I love you! Thank you mommy!” He said it as he hugged Anna tightly“What do you want to eat for lunch?” Anna asked him“Mommy, will you cook for me?”“Sure, what do
Fai drove Anna and Ben back to the apartment. When he got back to his penthouse, he contacted Smith after he got his details from Damian.“Smith?” Fai spoke to him“Who is this?” Smith asked“Fai! Please don’t tell Brian about this!”“Smith, tell me where are you both?”“Mr Davis, I am sorry, Mr Bolton prohibits me from telling anyone. He just want to spend time alone this time,” Smith explained“Smith! Come on! This is for Anna and Ben. She forgives him and Ben misses his daddy. I just tried to help them. Brian will be happy too.”
The kiss…….Anna and Fai ended it quickly. Both of them went silent, busy with their own thoughts. Fai noticed Anna looking conflicted. He quickly said, “It's already late, I think it is better for me to leave!”Anna was taken aback, but she responded to him shortly, “I see!” She got up and walked him to the door.Fai smiled at her and quickly left. Both of them felt awkward after the kiss they shared a while ago.The next day, Fai didn’t visit them. Anna spent the whole day with Ben at home, helping him with his drawing. The weekend is right in the corner, Anna was a little bit worried about how she will face Fai. It was just right before lunch, Fai came to the apartment. He acted like normal, which is making
Anna was awakened in the morning by Ben’s kisses. When she opened her eyes, she saw a bright smile from her son.“Good morning mommy”“Morning my baby!” Anna pulled him closer to her as her hand laid to his forehead, checking his fever. She noticed that his fever had gone.“How do you feel?” She asked“I feel better mommy!”“But……”“Tell me!” Anna asked again“I am hungry mommy!”Anna smiled, hearing about it. “Tell mommy, what do you want to eat?”
A month has passed since Anna returned to London.Damian wasn’t feeling well today and he decided to work from home. He has a meeting with the SF and NY offices and it surprised him that Brian and Smith were there. Damian noticed that Brian looked colder than before. During the meeting, suddenly Ben came to his room, interrupting.“Uncle Damian, could you help me with my iPad?” Ben said it loudly as he walked toward Damian who was on a web meeting.Brian who was speaking at the meeting, suddenly went silent. It has been a while, he hasn’t seen his son and suddenly he saw Ben through the webcam. His eyes stared blankly to the camera as he saw his son around Damian embrace. It was only the last seconds before Anna quickly went into Damian’s room.