(Akira’s POV).Three years together.I never expected for our relationship to last that long. And to my surprise, Sebastian was a devoted father to our children. They loved him and I loved him more each day, with my whole heart.“Honey, I kind of miss our children”“Sebastian..” I laughed softly and rested my head on his shoulders, “They are just away for less than two hours. Let’s spend tonight, for us”He smiled and kissed my head before both of us looked up to the sky watching over the starry night. The night was calming with cool breeze brushing my cheeks. I sighed as I wrapped my arms around his waist, loving his scent, “Do you think your parents can handle our children? The girls are quite a lot to deal with. They will drive Donna insane. Remember what they did to her the last time?”“You mean when they used her lipsticks to draw on her walls?” Sebastian chuckled and brought me closer in his embrace, “Don’t worry, Honey. My father is there watching over them. And my sister is t
(Akira’s POV).‘OK! Take a deep breath, Akira. It will all be over soon.’ I calmed myself after delivering my closing speech.After the court call for recess ended, we got back in the room waiting to hear what the judge would conclude on the case I was working on for months. I could feel the tension in the courtroom hearing each word that came out from Judge Luiz’s mouth. All of us did.And as expected, I won the case.I exhaled my breath that I was holding a little too long. This was not my first case winning. But this case meant a lot for me.My eyes moved to take a glance at my client, Sandra Stone. A mother with a child taken away from her, accused of a crime she did not commit.Found not guilty, she finally could hold her son tightly in her arms as she had dreamt millions of times. Those dead eyes finally shone again. I could finally see true happiness.Children are a mother's treasures that no one should steal.Watching them snuggle happily together, my eyes watered as my heart
(Sebastian’s POV)."Oh! Ouch, sorry, Boss! I'll take your shirt to dry cleaning right away."My stupid new secretary bumped into me just as I walked into my office with my iced Americano. And yes, it caused the coffee spill on my custom-made shirt. White in colour.What the hell day was it today?My car broke down halfway under the 40 ℃ day heat; when I finally walked into my building, I quickly got a cup of American to cool off, but before I could enjoy it more, that stupid woman, who thought she could attract me in such a clumsy way, dragged me into a worse situation.It ruined my day again."Boss? I...was really careless, please forgive me." She was still on the ground, looking up at me while she batted her eyelashes. Giving me a pitiful expression, she thought she would get my attention.The top buttons of her already went missing, showing her full breasts. A beautiful view, to be honest.I smirked at her. She'd better show me her boobs in a bar instead of my office. I'm not a ho
(Akira’s POV).Boarded a flight to Amberose City, I was going to meet the woman who last saw my son.And the woman had one request.She wanted to meet Melina Cage, my past life. Not Akira West.The old me was not an easy thing for me to go back to. The past was a nightmare for me. But to find my son, I had to face it. I was forced to face my fears of my hellish past.Staring at my reflection seen on the window, I met my different coloured eyes again.They didn't bring me many happy childhood memories. It had led me to cover it up with coloured contact lenses as I grew older. A little low self-esteem from my side, Henry once said to me.My evil aunt used to call them the devil’s eyes. And my cousin would call me a freak monster.Yet, they were the real monsters who ruined my life totally eight years ago..*Flashback 8 years ago*.“Suzanne, I don’t want to be here. It is too loud and…and there are so many drunk people here. I don’t like it. Can we please go home?”It was the new year
(Sebastian’s POV).I finally arrived Amberose city in a hurry.Thankfully, I learned of the change in her schedule just before I boarded my flight to Bloom city.Otherwise, I would waste another day and that might make me fail the promise with my son to spend some time with him.The company of our opponent was right here in Amberose city. So that damn Akira West was really going to meet them.I had to get in touch with her before that happens.What mess had I gone into? I did not remember that I had ever chased for a woman like this. I pretty much hope it would all be worth it at the end.As my city, Emerald City was closer to here, I still had some time to do more preparation, and being very rushed, I didn't book a hotel but an apartment would do.A rustic looking building with Victorian fine furnishing. A one-bedroom studio apartment even had a pretty decent modern looking kitchen that was to my liking. And the bed was surprisingly comfortable.Which finally brought my anger down a
(Sebastian’s POV).Miss West. Hmm.. I wondered if that woman was somehow related to Akira West.The surname West was quite common. But I doubt they are related.The information I read about Akira West in the folder Nigel had provided me was about someone who had outstanding achievement. A beauty with brains, Nigel said. Akira West’s academic background was impressive.Unlike that woman who trespassed my rented apartment. Annoying tourists.I did not want to waste any more of my precious time with that woman who had invaded my space at the apartment. Who did she think she was who dared to insult me!I will deal with her later. Such women would need to learn a lesson to respect me.I finally then arrived at the entrance of a modern looking multiple-story building in the heart of Amberose City. The driver had dropped me at the front of the lobby surrounded by glass floor to ceiling walls.“Sebastian Strauss. I have an appointment at Bloom Legal” I could see the receptionist's eyes widen
(Akira’s POV).Standing before the yellow door of Rosie Javier’s home, I felt my heart pounding. Somehow, I had a strong feeling that this door would definitely lead me to my son.After all these years, my dream was finally going to come true.Clenching my fist, I knocked on the door. This was a little cottage house with a beautiful blooming small flower garden surrounding its front passage. As I inhaled the calming scent of those fresh flowers, I closed my eyes while I waited for the door to open.“Yes? Can I help you?”I blinked my eyes open slowly and saw a woman probably in her late fifties of age, looking at me from head to toe and wrinkling her nose.That did not look good. I hoped this was not another joke played on me by fate.“Who are you?” she asked and folded her arms over her chest. “Are you a lost tourist? Walk up the hill that way and you’ll find someone to help you in direction. I’m busy.”What? Did I really look like a tourist?“Rosie Javier, I’m Aki-“ I cleared my th
(Akira’s POV).Being stalked was not something new that I encountered in my profession.There were those who wanted to scare me away to drop legal cases that I was in charge with. Some gave me death threats.I knew my risks and I was never afraid of them.But after knowing about how close I was to meeting my son, for the first time, I sensed fear. I couldn't fail here.While still wearing my sunglasses, I took a glance at my stalker. A tall man with muscular physique. His deep eyes were staring at me. Intensely. Not at all bothered to hide his intention to catch me.Who gave him such guts? Was the security in Amberose city already so bad now?I glanced at him again as I passed the corner. And this time he even showed me a bloodthirsty smile with the dagger in his jacket.Damn it! Was he really going to take my life?Then who sent him here? My evil aunt and cousin? The Strauss family? Had they already found out my identity and planned to take Samuel away from me again?I felt my heart