Maya groaned loudly as she sat lazily in the couch. "I have never been out for shopping this long," she said taking off her sandals. A maid immediately brought two glasses of orange juice on a tray."Oh my God thank you so much. I really needed this." Maya said taking one of the glass. Damian shook his head when he was offered a glass drawing Maya’s attention."Why?" She said with a slight frown."Not a fan of orange juice," Damian replied getting up. "Gotta run," he said glancing at his watch.Maya looked at him and smiled at how casual he was behaving. He has been behaving like this since his grandfather scolded him. Did he really have a change of heart?’Was he pretending for the sake of his grandfather?’Maya thought but shook her head slightly. There was no way he was pretending because everything he was doing looked and felt real."A penny for your thoughts?" Damian asked, breaking her chain of thoughts."What time will you be back?" The question came out of Maya lips before she
Damian had his head buried in a stack of papers when a knock came on the door."Come in,"He said and the door opened revealing his secretary. She was dressed in a black pencil skirt and a white shirt, which revealed almost half of her boobs despite all the buttons being closed. The top button looked like it was about to fall."Dress more decently to work next time or you’re fired,"Damian said coldly."Yes sir,"she said forcing a smile to hide her disappointment. She had specifically dressed like this to get his attention and instead she received a warning."Why are you here?"Damian asked never taking his eyes off the file he was reading." A package was brought in for you,"she mumbled."Drop it and get out,"Damian said and the woman did as she was told.Once alone, he took the small box-like package and opened it revealing a brand new phone. He stared at it for a while and got back to work. Maya didn’t have a phone and gifting her this would really make her happy.Damian wondered why
"So now that you know I’m right, tell me what you’re hiding," the old man pulled Damian out of thoughts. Damian sighed and sat on his desk."Grandpa I....I think I’m in love," he said searching for an unknown something in the old man’s eyes."I knew it," Master Dan grinned. "So why don’t you tell her?" Master Dan suggested.Damian let out a sigh and shook his head."What if she doesn’t feel the same way? That means I will lose her and I don’t want that to happen," Damian said and Master Dan chuckled."I thought I raised you to take risks and always get what you want," he said and a faint smile played on Damian’s lips."This is about love grandpa.""Are you trying to say I know nothing about love?""Not really," Damian shrugged with a teasing smile."And Maya is going through a really tough time right now," Damian said, his smile suddenly disappearing."She never told me," Master Dan said."Her fiancé cheated on her with another woman the night before their wedding or so...""That bast
"My best friend is in town and I was wondering....""Yeah, you can go see her," Damian agreed before she could complete her sentence."Really?" Maya’s face lit up."Yeah. The driver will drive you there and bring you home after you’re done," Damian said."Yay.....thank you so much," Maya squealed in excitement and rushed to hug him.Damian’s body froze immediately Maya wrapped her arms around his waist, pressing her soft body against his. Her warm body sent tingling sensations throughout his body and he couldn’t stop himself from sucking in her sweet scent. Just as he was about to hug her back, she pulled back."Sorry, I was just excited," Maya said bowing her head in embarrassment. Damian cleared his throat and loosened his tie a little. The effect of Maya’s hug had not left him completely."It’s fine, have fun with your friend." Damian said and left. Immediately she heard the click sound of the door, Maya squealed in pure joy and high-fived the air. She quickly rushed to the bathroo
Damian was sitting on the bench outside the ward when Maya got there. He had his face buried in his palms and his hair was messed up. He was tapping his right foot slightly on the tiles."What’s wrong with grandpa? He was fine earlier. What did the doctor say?" Maya said sitting next to him. She lifted her hand and started patting his back softly when she heard him sniff. Was he crying? Maya didn’t know how deep Damian affection for was old man was because he never showed it. Seeing this she felt so bad for him."I’m sure everything will be fine. Let’s...""Damian," a male voice had Damian’s head up."Doctor, how is my grandpa," Damian asked the doctor."Master Dan had a mild heart attack but he’s not in danger for now...""What do you mean for now?" Maya asked worry written all over her face. Damain stole and quick glance at her and he almost smiled. Nobody has ever cared for his grandfather this way, not even Amber." He has to stay away from stress and have enough rest. He had stop
Master Dan insisted he was discharged that evening, claiming he was fine and keeping him there was useless. Neither Maya, Damian nor the doctor could change his mind so he ended up going home that evening.Audrey was already in the living room they arrived. She immediately got up from her seat as soon as she saw the family enter."Master Dan, Mr. Makari," she said bowing slightly."Hello Audrey," Master Dan smiled. "I hope you are ready to do what I’ve asked of you," he said with a sudden serious expression."With pleasure Master Dan," Audrey smiles. "And here are the pictures you asked for," Audrey said swiping through her tablet to show the old man the pictures." Wow, blue theme. I love it," Master Dan smiles."Keep this up and I’ll double your money," Master Dan winked. Audrey proceeds to take Maya’s measurements and shows her different designs to chooses from."Just give me anything stunning," Maya smiled sweetly and Audrey nodded. After packing up, she bid gooodbye to the family
Damian stood in front of the altar with his head bowed. He didn’t know he would be this nervous on his wedding day. He didn’t even plan to get married. His plan was to stay single forever until Maya came in way."Here comes the bride, here comes the the bride,"the pianist played the tune softly making Damian lift his head.He almost choked on his breath when she saw the woman grandpa was bringing to him. Is that Maya? Why did she look like she just descended from Heaven? Audrey did a perfect job with her dress and Maya wore the dress perfectly. Every step she took was gracefully and her fair lucious right thigh peek through the lower part of the dress. Her hair has been adorned with beautiful blue orchids.The gentle sea waves and breeze complimented her gracefully nature.Since the theme of the wedding was blue, grandpa bought a small beach in Miami to match the theme and all."Good luck kiddo,"Grandpa smiles, patting Damian shoulder. Damian and Maya stood face to face with each other
"I understand if you want us to take things slow. I’m willing to move at your own pace. I just couldn’t keep my feelings to myself anymore," Damian smiled and stood up. "I’ll leave you to change, you can call me if you need anything," he said and started walking towards the door.Maya watched Damian close the door behind him and she let out a deep breath. Deep down she knew she knew she felt the same way towards him,yet she couldn’t bring herself to tell him how she felt but something deep inside her was stopping her. That was fear, the fear of being hurt. The fear of being rejected. She was Damian’s class. He was rich whiles she had nothing. What if he met something who matched his luxury? What if he met someone made for him?"Maya what’s wrong?" Maddie’s voice interrupted Maya’s thoughts."Everything is fine," Maya lied, forcing a smile."Don’t lie to me Maya, Damian just walked out and he looked...I don’t know disturbed or something," Maddie said worry filled her voice. "Please What
For the first time since she entered the house, Dennis crossed her mind. "My son, what have you done to my son?" Maya turned, fear in her eyes. "If you want to act so irrationally, then I can't promise you anything," Ace said, a smile across his face. "Ace you can do whatever you want to me and with me but please don't hurt Dennis, he's just a child," Maya fell on her knees as the words left her mouth. She heard Ace take in a deep breath as he bent to her level to place a kiss on her head. "You know I gave you three years, three good year to notice me, to fall in love with me but it didn't happen," Ace said calmly, now sitting on the floor. "Even with your memory wiped off, your heart still yearned for him."Maya didn't know if the pain she was feeling in her heart at that moment was hers or Ace's but one thing she knew was that she didn't want to fell that pain at all. "But it all does matter now because you're never leaving my side again. With or without love," with that he wa
Renee glanced at the two faces, familiarity hitting her as the prison officer pushed them in and left after closing the door he had just walked through with them. The one she and Damian had used was left open. "I guess you're my step sister and mother," Renee said with furrowed brows. She didn't expect herself to be so calm and collected but she was. Maybe this was because she felt as if this wasn't their first time meeting. "I'm Renee, Maya's twin sister." And just like that the two looked at each other and burst out laughing as if she spoke an alien language. She watched them with furrowed brows as they dragged chairs and sat down. "What hole did you crawl out of? Do you think we're stupid? " The older woman said. "Mom...I think she's lost her memory something," The other said and they Burt's out laughing again, this time their laugher getting on Renee's nerves. "What the hell do you find funny?" She yelled hitting her fist on the table causing them to stop laughing. "The fac
"M...Maya?" Oliver stammered as if he had seen a ghost. "I....you... what?...how?" He didn't know how to form his words. Renee, sending his uneasiness flashed a warm smile and extended an arm before saying,"I'm Renee and you are?" "Maya....I mean Oliver...Oliver is my name," He stammered pinching the skin between his brows. He still could not believe the woman in front of him wasn't Maya. "Have you seen my son? He came this way," Renee asked flashing a smile. "No...no" Oliver said and a tiny giggle followed. "Oh that was me," Oliver chuckled, moving to stand by the bed defensively, yet the giggling continued.'' Hmmm.....I think I know where it's coming from," Renee said with a bright smile, before crouching down to look under the bed. "I see you," she giggled as soon as she came face to face with Dennis. The little boy laughed and crawled out to his mother. " He gave me away," he laughed pointing to Oliver. "What's going on here?" A deep voice had them turning to the door.
"H...have we met?" Renee said, even though the woman stayed clearly that they meet again."You don't recognize me? I'm hurt," the woman said, playfully putting her hand on her chest. "I... I think you're mistaking me for someone else," Renee flashed a smile. "I'm Renee, nice to meet you," She added, stretching out her arm."Renee???" "Oh sorry Miss.....I thought you were someone else, I mean you look a lot like....""Maya??" Renee raised a brow and the woman nodded. "That's my twin sister," Renee smiled and the woman's lips formed and "O". "Maya never told me she had a twin sister," the woman told Renee. "I didn't know I had a twin sister myself," Renee shrugged."What? How?" The woman asked, curiosity laced in her voice. " Long story," Renee said, not ready to share that piece of information with someone she just met. "I get it....Amber by the way," the woman smiled, finally shaking Renee's outstretched arm."Nice to meet you Amber," Renee said, although she couldn't shake off
Ace paced around his room angrily, his brows furrowed and his fists clenched that his knuckles almost turned white. Everything was getting ruined. Everything he had worked hard for almost accomplished. Why the hell did Damian come into Renee's life? His mind drifted back to earlier at the dining room, Renee and Damian chatting as if they had known each other for years. As he paced back and forth, his mind raced with a whirlwind of emotions. Anger and frustration clouded his brain making it difficult for him to find peace. He groaned loudly and tugged on his hair, looking for a way to vent out his anger."Ace, can I talk to you?'' Renee's voice sounded at the door, snapping him out of thoughts."How long have you been here?" He asked with furrowed brows."I've been for here a couple of seconds," Renee shrugged, walking towards the bed. She sat and motioned for him to join her.Ace rolled his eyes and sat beside her." Speak,'' he said coldly. " What's wrong with you?" Renee frown
"Welcome home,"Renee turned to see a woman dressed in a maid's uniform smiling at her. "We all missed you so much, especially boss," the maid said, turning to Damian who was busy in the phone."I....." "I'll take your bags to your room," the maid said, taking the bag Renee was holding."Take them to the guest room," Damian's voice made the maid freeze. "But.....""Just do as I say," He said in a hard authoritative tone.The maid stared at the two of them before scurrying off. "I'm sorry. It's just that.....""I understand....I really look a lot like my sister,'' Renee smiled and Damian nodded, ignoring the squeeze he felt in his chest."I'll take you to your room so that you can have some rest," Damian managed a slight smile as he led her to the guest room."Where's Dennis?' Renee asked, when they finally arrived at the door to her room."He's outside with Ace, I can bring him here if you want me to," Damian offered but Renee shook her head gently."No, it's fine. I think I'll ha
"Mom," Dennis said, a bright smile playing on his lips when he saw Renee walk in." My darling," Renee smiled, running over to hug him."I'm so sorry baby. Mummy is sorry for leaving you like that," Renee said, showering his face with kisses. Dennis giggled at how ticklish it felt."Why did you even go out there to the pool?" Renee scolded him, tears suddenly feeling her eyes. "Huh?!" Dennis frowned."Oh Dennis, grandpa and I were so worried about you?" Mrs. Peterman piped in before Dennis could speak." Yes Dennis, thank God Ace was there just in time," Mr. Peterman said. They spent the next few minutes chatting happily until someone cleared his throat. All eyes moved to the direction and they saw Ace walking inside with a huge Mickey Mouse stuffie. "Uncle Damion.....you brought Mickey with you," Dennis squealed in excitement." Yes little guy, Mickey is here to tell you to get well soon and not give mummy too much trouble," Damian said, handing the toy to Dennis. " He's so huge
The drive back home was in utter silence as they were both lost in their thoughts.Renee prayed silently that her son was fine and he wasn't in any grave danger. As they pulled drove into the neighborhood, they could hear the siren from the ambulance which made Renee's heart stop. "Please drive faster Damian," Renee said anxiously. As Damian pulled up in front of the house, Renee saw the flashing lights of the ambulance parked outside the house. Panic and concern washed over her as she wondered what could have happened? Is her son alright? She got out of the car immediately Damian stopped.Neighbors were outside, curiosity drawn all over their faces as they wondered what was happening. The sound of muffled voices and hurried footsteps added tension to the air.She saw the paramedics walking out with a stretcher. Her heart broke into a million pieces and guilt flooded her being as she watched her son's unconscious body on the stretcher." Are you satisfied now? Are you happy? Did yo
"Let's see how much longer you can keep up with the act," Damian chuckled lightly as he led Renee inside the room. He had specifically asked Ron to make sure the boat was brought here. This was the same boat he and Maya had their date on. If she is really Maya, she would be able to recognize some things and say something that would give her away. Renee, who was unaware of what was going on in Damian's head looked around. It was like she had been here before, she had done this same thing before. "This way," A voice pulled her out of thoughts. She raised her head to see Damian smiling at her. There was a table behind him and since he was blocking it, shoe couldn't see much of the things on it. He walked over to where she was supposed to sit and pulled out a chair for her. After Renee had settled, he also went to take his seat.The table was set with elegance, creating a romantic atmosphere. A crisp white tablecloth adorned the table, complemented by the flickering candlelight in the