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2024-10-29 19:42:56Kayla's POV
As I dressed, my heart hammered against my ribcage. I inwardly feared if Liam had realized Tristian is his father. I knew he had noticed how I stayed away from him all these years and he asked me about it a few times.
I knew I couldn't run from Tristian now that Liam has taken an interest in him. I looked into the mirror as I let out a sigh before stepping out of the room.
The duo didn't notice my presence at first and Liam was sitting on Tristian's laps whispering something into his ears. I picked the bouquet of flowers Tristian had given to me before clearing my throat. "If you two want to stay back, I'll gladly have dinner out myself." I said and they both looked at me.
Tristian's eyes raked my body from head to toe and I could tell he was impressed by how much I've grown more. It's not like I cared but it still made me feel all woozy inside. "You look beautiful." He said and I lifted Liam in my arms, not replying to him.
We all sat in the car and he drove us to one of the fanciest restaurants in New York City. Only a reservation of one table can take you six months to book because they are always busy.
"You should have just booked a table at a less expensive restaurant." I said, stepping out of the car.
"I didn't book a table. I booked the whole restaurant." He said and I looked at him like he was crazy. "Come on Liam."
Liam happily followed him as I stood there in shock. This man was crazy. I rushed after them and the whole restaurant was quiet, no one was inside, not even the cooks.
"I'll be making dinner for us." He said as he walked to the back of the counter.
"If you wanted to cook dinner for us, you should have just allowed us to stay back home. I don't appreciate the wastage of money." I crossed my arms in front of my chest, sincerely furious.
"It is not a waste. When you have the money, you spend the money, because more of the money will come where the first came from." He replied as he unbuttoned a couple of buttons on his chest and rolled up his sleeves. "Wanna help me cook, little one?"
"Yes, uncle Tristian." Liam smiled happily and I just sat at the counter, looking at the two of them laughing and cooking. I couldn't deny it warmed my heart a bit.
Tristian looked back at me and flashed me his sexy smile and my insides melted. What was this guy doing to me? He made me let all my guard down and is being extremely sweet to me.
Was I wrong about him that night? Should I have stayed back with him? He looked like someone who would allow me to follow my dreams no matter what.
"A plate to taste." Liam placed a plate of a very small portion of food before me.
I forced myself to tear my gaze off him before looking down at the mouthwatering food they just prepared. The aroma alone was enough to tell me it was very delicious.
I tasted the food and my eyelids twitches due to the explosion of deliciousness in my mouth. "Damn, this is so delicious." I said and they both looked at each other with pride.
"Best cooking duo." Liam squealed as he high fived Tristian who chuckled.
"Now go sit down, let me serve you yours." He said to Liam who rushed over to sit next to me. As I ate slowly, my eyes followed his every movement sneakily.
His hair was neatly combed and his eyes sparkled as he looked down at Liam and joked with him. After we finished dinner, I stepped in to wash the plates while Liam ran around the restaurant.
"You did a good job raising him, Kayla." He said with a calm voice as his eyes followed Liam's every movement.
"Why did you come back, Tristian?" I asked again, this time, ready to listen to him. "I can never trust a man after what my ex did to me despite knowing my past with guys and knowing you wanted to continue where we left off that night, u just ran."
"I understand you, Kayla. I am also giving love another chance with you and I am sure you won't break my heart. It is the risk I am willing to take for you, for Liam. You could have just gotten rid of him but you decided to keep him and raise him. I can't imagine how much pain you went through alone." He said with a small sigh before looking at me.
"If you will give us a chance, Kayla, I am ready to give you my all." He said and before I could reply, Liam jumped in.
"Can we go home momma? I'm going to fall asleep soon." He said and I nodded gently before wiping my hands.
"I'll return you guys home." Tristian said and we all returned to the car. The whole ride back was silent and by the time we got to our apartment, Liam had fallen asleep.
I lifted him in my arms and looked at Tristian. "Why don't you come in and have dessert." I said and he smiled.
I placed Liam in bed and returned to make the dessert Liam refused to make for Tristian. As I prepared the ingredients, I felt him wrap his arms around my waist.
"I'm sorry for not being there for you, Kayla. I promise to make it up to you." He said and I hummed gently before facing him and he hesitantly leaned in. I stood on my toe and placed a small kiss on his lips and immediately I did that, he pulled me back and started kissing me.
"You don't know how much I've waited to kiss these lips again." He said as we parted for breath. "I want you so much, Kayla."
I dropped everything in my arms and we started kissing and undressing as I led him to my room.
"Damn… Kayla." He groaned as he pulled off his belt and pushed me to the bed. "I can't wait any longer, I want you now."
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