Mayeli stared at her reflection for probably the tenth time this morning. She was having her first official meeting with Killian as his company's legal representative.As much as she tried avoiding him, she couldn't. He just always had a way of getting under her skin. She was starting to miss him though. She hadn't seen for almost two weeks now, and strangely, it bothered her.She checked her reflection out again, wondering if she had overdressed. She was wearing a long, corporate, long-sleeved, body hug gown that stopped well past her knees. The front part, along with one of the sleeves was white, while the other was black. On her feet was a pair of white Jimmy Choo heels, while her hands held a matching white purse. She let her long, blonde hair fall in wavy curls down her waist, and applied light makeup. She looked perfect.She did a little crazy dance, satisfied with her look before going to the kitchen to get breakfast ready.She finished breakfast, dropped Bryelle off at schoo
Killian stared at Mayeli, trying his best to keep a neutral expression, but deep down, he was glad about how easily her body had reacted to his.He moved away from her and went to sit at his table. The tension in the office was a bit too intense.She continued her explanation, while he watched her. He had been mostly watching her from the beginning, but she had been too absorbed in the presentation to notice. And mostly, he was grateful for that.He couldn't get his mind off the image of her, getting down from her Audi Q5, and walking towards the building. She looked breathtaking.What was that you just said? How did he know? Of course, he had been watching her through his transparent glass wall.To be honest, he had been waiting for her. He still remembered how his heart raced when he set his eyes on her. She just seemed to always look alluring, exquisite, resilient, and graceful.Mayeli had a quality he never saw in any other woman, and it pulled him to her.“She was making out with
Mayeli looked around as they walked into an Italian restaurant.Truce walked towards a table already occupied by a young man. Tyse, CEO of Octavia? Killian's crew seemed to consist solely of billionaires.Tyse looked stunning in a well-tailored white suit, with a white shirt inside. He wasn't wearing a tie, and the first three buttons of his shirt were undone, making him look even sexier. From the look of things, his jet-black hair was quite long, and seeing it packed in a bun brought out the structure of his handsome face. He had a high cheekbone, and thin pink lips, with warm brown eyes that were currently on her.Killian sat beside Tyse, while Truce sat opposite them, gesturing for her to sit beside him. Which meant, she sat exactly opposite Killian. Quite heartwarming.Truce leaned over asking her if she was comfortable, and she nodded.Just like Killian and Tyse, he was stunning. He had curly blonde hair, high cheekbones, grey eyes, and perfect full lips. She spotted a deep dimpl
“You came, Killian”, a little girl said, coming to hug him. She looked about eight years old.“I told you I was coming Kaeli”, he replied, hugging her tightly.“Shaila, look who came by,” she said to a girl who looked just a bit older than her—her sister.“It's been a long time Killian, where have you been?” Shaila asked.“I went to Italy with my mom and dad for a two-month vacation”.“That sounds so cool. Why didn't you take me?” Kaeli asked.“I wanted to Kaeli, but my mom said you couldn't come”.“I missed you so much Killian, don't you ever leave me again”.“I won't Kaeli, I promise”.“Why do you call her Kaeli? Her name is Mayeli”, Shaila said.“Her name is Kaeli too, and I prefer it to Mayeli”.“Just say Mayeli”, Sophia said, laughing.“It's time to go, Mr Killian, you're running late for your piano lesson”, a tall man, who looked like his bodyguard said.“I don't want to go, I want to stay with Kaeli”, little Killian protested.“I'm sorry young master, but we have to leave now”,
Mayeli's thoughts were running wild. Why had he been calling her name in his sleep? Did he like her too, or perhaps did he remember her?After lunch yesterday with his friends, she had come to terms with the fact that she still loved Killian. She could never let go of him. But now here he was confusing her again. First, he was making out with another woman, in broad daylight in his office, and now he was calling her name in his sleep? Killian was one complex man, she had to admit.Who was she to judge him though? She was dating Nixen, and she had been doing things with him. Not in the sex department, but they had kissed and made out several times, to be honest almost every time. Still! She was so fucken jealous right now.The first time Nixen had kissed her, she had waited for the fire. That fire that burned through her veins when Killian touched her. He didn't even need to kiss her to light her up. With Nixen it was just sweet and ordinary, but with Killian…“It wasn't you”. Killian
“Bry, do you want more juice?” Mayeli asked her two-year-old daughter.They had spent the night in Nixen's mansion, and now they were having breakfast in his large dining room, overlooking the poolside. Nixen's mansion was breathtaking. It consisted of six large bedrooms, two large, spacious living rooms with high ceilings and lovely chandeliers hanging down, a game room, a rooftop pool, and a large. The walls were painted garden. The walls were painted a lovely shade of cream, giving the house a homey feel.“No”, she pouted.She was all dressed for school, and her curly black hair was packed in a ponytail. She looked super cute as always with her pouty face.“Can I know why baby, are you okay? Did mummy do something wrong?”She looked at Nixen for support.“What's wrong, my love?” Nixen asked. He always made an effort to be the perfect father figure Bryelle needed even if she hadn't told him who her biological father was, and Mayeli appreciated that fact.“Uncle Nixen won't bring Unc
“The case is hereby dismissed”, the judge said.“We won!” Kreed screamed doing a crazy dance. Mayeli gave him a “what a baby” look, gathering her things.She looked around for Killian for probably the hundredth time, but he was nowhere to be found. She sighed disappointed. So he hadn't even bothered to show up.“Since we won, I'm buying you lunch”, she said, walking away.“You must be in a perfect mood”, Kreed replied, when he had caught up with her.“I buy lunch all the time Kreed”.“Yeah like once in two months”.“Whatever”.A few minutes later, they were seated in one of her favourite restaurants.“How's Sonia doing?” Mayeli asked. Sonia was Kreed's girlfriend, a doctor at one the biggest hospitals in England.“Great. She misses you a lot. She would have today but had too many patients”. “I'd try coming around next weekend”.“Can I ask you something Mayeli?” Kreed’s tone sounded serious, making her worry a bit.“Sure. What is it?”“Do you like Nixen?”Mayeli choked on her pineappl
Mayeli sat on one of the benches scattered around the children's park, watching Bryelle play with the other kids.Her mind was on Killian. For a moment, she had thought he had forgotten her, and it had pained her deeply. Now she knew he didn't forget her, she didn't know how to feel. One part of her was happy and the other was scared. What if he found out about Bryelle? She had promised her mother that she would tell him about Bryelle when it was time, but today, he had thrown that question at her, and she had outrightly denied his claims.Why? She didn't know. What would she say to her baby when she was old enough to ask questions? Would she shield her child from her father?Her relationship with Killian was already a very complicated one. She didn't think it was necessary to add more complications to it. What was she thinking two years ago?She tucked her curly blonde hair behind her ear. She was Mayeli, the stunning, gorgeous lady. Brooding about a man was not something she did of
PhoneMayeli pulled her hands away from Killian’s hold. “Let go of me!”She yelled, drawing a little stare their way.He ignored her and continued walking until he reached his black Rolls-Royce Phantom. When they reached, he let go of her hands, and turned to her, anger written on his face.“What do you think you're doing?” He asked angrily.“I should be asking you” that!” Mayeli retorted, equally angry. What the hell did he think he was doing when he dragged her out here?“You shouldn't be going around giving random guys your number when you have a boyfriend”.Mayeli rolled her eyes, surprised. Why did Killian care about who or not gotten her number?“It's none of your business”, Mayeli mumbled. “It's my business when it involves my brother!”“What are you trying to be now, your brother's keeper?Killian’s perfect features twisted into a frown, and he looked like he was about to give her an angry rebuff when his ringing phone interrupted him. He gave Mayeli a last glare before he t
Mayeli and Diora walked through the noisy crowd. They had come to chill out after the day's work. It was finally the weekend, and at least, they could get a little break.They were in Mayeli's favourite bar to grab a drink, and most importantly, she wanted to her best friend Bryelle's father. She didn't want to joke about the unknown or Killian’s threat.They managed to find a seat in front of the young, handsome bartender who kept staring at Mayeli.“What can I offer the two beautiful women in front of me?” The young man asked with a smile.Diora ordered a glass of Brandy, while Mayeli ordered a whiskey. She needed all the courage she could get tonight.When the drinks came, Diora took a sip of her Brandy and turned to Mayeli. “What exactly did you want to tell me, Bess?”Mayeli took a deep and looked around the bar. It was filled with young blood, drinking, dancing, watching naked strippers on the dance floor, and having more fun.“I want to tell you who Bryelle’s father is”, Mayeli
Killian stared at the chubby smiling man dressed in a black, expensive-looking Channel suit that was a bit too tight due to his protruding belly. Killian thought he could probably see his reflection in the man's black Firenze Atelier shoes that were published to a fault.“What are you doing here?” Killian asked, irritated.He and Mayeli were meant to be having their weekly meetings, but he was seeing someone else in her place.“I'm James a senior partner at JCK law firm. I will be replacing Mayeli as your company's legal representative”, the chubby man fumbled, with a nervous smile.“Why?” Killian asked, returning his eyes to the document in front of him. Did Mayeli quit her job without informing him?He had looked forward to this particular day of the week when she came to discourse business with him. He missed her melodious laughter and the way her green eyes gleamed when she was being serious. Why would she quit? He couldn't let her.“Mr Nixen said he would speak to you about that”
Mayeli kicked her legs back and forth in the pool, enjoying the feel of the cold water on her bare legs.“Do you mind sharing your story then?” She asked Killian.He remained silent for a moment, and she thought he wouldn't reply.“Do you really want to hear my story, it's quite boring”, Killian replied, running his hands through his rough, curly hair. His eyes were focused on the distance in front of them.“I want to hear it”.“Her name was Emma. We dated for three years, and we broke up two years ago. Emma was everything I wanted in a woman, physically and emotionally, and sometimes I wondered why she was with me. She was too good for me”.Mayeli tried to hide the burning feeling in her chest. Killian had a girlfriend after her? One he considered too good for him. She was jealous.“Then what happened?” Mayeli asked in a strained voice.“We loved each other very much, but I always felt something was missing. I felt like there was something I had left behind that I was meant to find.
“What?” Mayeli shrieked.The receptionist politely repeated what she had just said, though she shot Mayeli a death glare, and threw Killian a coquettish smile. Mayeli didn't the young woman. Killian had that effect on many people, including males. The man was a breathing temptation.“I said we are filled to our capacity, and there are no space rooms”, the receptionist repeated.“Okay, that's fine, she'd stay in my room. Give me the keys to room 306, I made a reservation”, Killian said to the receptionist.The receptionist blushed. “I'm coming, I have to check the records, give me a moment”.Mayeli shot her a glare. The woman had the nerve to flirt with Killian in front of her.“Of course, she has every right to flirt with him. He is not yours or is he?” Her inner voice whispered.Oh, the damn voice! It always told her the truth. Truths she wasn't willing to accept.“Here you go”, the receptionist said, handing Killian the key to his room. Killian tried to collect the keys, but the wo
“Shoot!” Mayeli muttered, stepping out of her car.An accident had occurred, and the road was blocked. There was no other route leading to her house except this one. Accidents like this happened a lot during the winter. And tonight, it was snowing heavily.She checked her silver Edox wristwatch. It was 8 p.m. When she left school, Mayeli had taken Bryelle to her mother's house. Bryelle refused to talk to her, so she had to visit her Mom.After a long talk with Bryelle and a thorough scolding from her mom about telling Killian about Bryelle's real father, Mayeli was allowed to leave her mom's house. Now here she was, stuck!She looked around for who she could talk to, but everyone seemed busy. Finally, a middle-aged, male police officer walked past her, and she quickly stopped the woman.“What's the progress on clearing, Ma'am?” Mayeli asked. The woman gave her a compassionate look. “I'm sorry, the road not be cleared anytime soon, and even if it cleared, it would be very dangerous t
Mayeli walked into the head teacher's office to see her little daughter clutching to a tall well-built figure. Even though she was staring at his back, she knew it was Killian. She felt her heart twist painfully as she remembered her conversation with Nixen a few minutes ago. What the fuck was Killian doing here? And holding her little girl? He had the nerves!“He barely needs the nerve to hold his child”, Mayeli's inner voice chastised, but she ignored the voice.For a second, she panicked. What if Killian had discovered he was Mayeli's father? Otherwise, what was he doing here?“Are you Bryelle's Mom?” A tall, slim, and shockingly pretty lady, whom Mayeli had not noticed earlier asked. The woman had a slightly deep voice and an athletic body that fitted her beautiful round face. She was dressed in a black, Channel suit-skirt. She was clutching to a cute, chubby young girl of about Bryelle's age, whom Mayeli believed to be the woman's daughter.Christ, the little girl was probably t
“You look gorgeous, May”, Kreed said, placing a cup of coffee on Mayeli's large office table.She gave him a weak smile. “Thank you”.Okay, so what's with the sour mood? She just returned from her trip yesterday, but had insisted on coming to work amidst Nixen's protest.She couldn't bear to stay idle, it would kill her. She was thinking too much about Killian, and she was trying her best to stay away from Nixen, which was impossible since she basically saw him everyday and mostly every time. Her conscience was killing her.“Mayeli, I just completed your dress, and no thank you?” Kreed frowned.“I said thank you for”. She rolled her eyes at him. How she looked was the least of her worries. She was wearing a peach coloured Chanel suit and a white Jimmy Choo heels. Her hair was styled to fall down her back and she had a light makeup on her face.“I didn't hear you”, Kreed mumbled. Mayeli knew he was just trying to get her to talk, his best attempt at trying to cheer her up. “Just let m
“Can you pass me the cream, Mayeli?” Killian asked Mayeli.They were having lunch together. They had just finished the games and had decided to eat out instead of going back to their hotel.Mayeli was seated beside him, on his right, while Bryelle was on his left. Shaila was sitting beside Mayeli, and next to her were her two kids and her mother next to them. Truce was seated beside Bryelle, while Tyse was seated beside him.They were all happily chatting about the game. His team had won, and he had scored most of the goals. When he was a kid, he always loved the idea of growing up to become a medical doctor who played a lot of basketball. But he had to give up his dreams for the sake of his family’s business, though he never gave up on his hobby. He was the only biological son of his parents so he had to take over the company after them. Nixen was adopted, and so he wasn't forced with the responsibility of handling the company. He was left to make his choice, and he chose law.Kill