After a few drinks, we decided to go clubbing because she thought it would cheer me up. "Let's go" she grabbed me by my hand as she led the way out of the bar.
"Babe, take care of yourself okay?" She said to Ivan as she kissed him, he had followed us outside to find out if we will be okay driving ourselves.
"Call me if anything. Okay? And don't come late" He kissed her back as I smiled getting in the car, "You know I always feel like this car doesn't bring us any good luck, I always feel like I am still in high school" she complained as she got in my car.
Lydia comes from a well-to-do family that deals in furniture, she isn't a brat but there's always that bratty attitude in her voice every time she opens her mouth.
"Really? You know that you can walk there right?" I offered and she chuckled softly as she looked at me.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to offend you," She said to me as I started driving, when we got to the club, she went to the front of the line as I followed her behind.
"Hey, Mikey? Feeling good tonight?" She greeted the doorman who smiled at her as he looked at me.
"Yes. What's good? Long time since you came through." He said to her as he removed the ribbon for us to walk inside.
"I know, I have been really busy so that. So that's why. I hope you are good though" she said to him as we entered, we walked through the crowds as we walked inside trying to push ourselves inside.
We found some space on the dance floor as she made me jam to cold water by Major Lazer. She sang to me as I danced while letting the adrenaline rush flow in my body.
After dancing our hearts out, I offered that we get drinks. "Go get some, I will join you" she whispered to me as I made my way out of the crowd pushing through the people that were dancing.
"Please can I have two martinis" I shouted to the bartender as he nodded his head, I started nodding my head to the music that was playing.
I wanted to turn around to look for Lydia when I bumped into someone spilling alcohol on his clothes. "Oh my god!" I gasped trying to fix whatever it was I was fixing and he blankly looked at me.
'I am so sorry" I quickly apologized to him as he grabbed my hands looking into my eyes, his face looked familiar
"Get your hands off me" He calmly said placing the glass on the counter while holding my hand with his left hand.
"Be careful" He whispered to me as his phone rang, he grabbed the phone from his pocket and looked at the caller, and he pushed me aside and then made his way out. I stood there shocked thinking he couldn't be here.
"Hey, Babe! I am having so much fun" she bubbled as she came to stand next to me. "What's wrong?" She questioned me after she noticed how fazed I was.
'Well, I just saw someone who looks like Liam Anderson and I am not sure if it's him or not" I said to her as she widened her eyes,
'The Liam Anderson?" She was puzzled as I nodded my head, she knew how much I followed his success story as she looked around.
'Where's he? Maybe I can confirm if it's him" she inquired sounding very optimistic as I showed her the way out in the direction he went.
"Well, finish your martini, we need to find him," she said gulping down everything as she gave me my glass.
"No! I don't think it's him. Can we just continue with our drinks?" I questioned her and she nodded her head drinking all the contents of the drink that she had in her hands. I sighed heavily as I looked at the crowd.
"Hey! Can we have shots of tequila as well?" she shouted to the bartender who brought the shots of alcohol for us as I smiled at her.
'Bottoms up!" She said handing me the glass, I took the lime, and immediately after I gulped down the tequila I squeezed the lime in my mouth I looked at her laughing as we went for another round.
"Yes!" We exclaimed after we started going for more shots.
After spending the night drinking, the next morning when I woke up I decided I would pack up first thing in the morning.
I cleaned the house despite having a terrible hangover because I was getting ready to leave the next day.
My phone vibrated and I took it out of my pocket. Mum. Face time? really? This time?
"Hi Mum," I said after accepting the call as she smiled vividly. "Hello? So I spent some time looking at flights and guess what? I found..." She excitedly said as I blankly looked there.
"Were you crying?" she questioned me as I lowered my gaze.
'No. I was out partying last night" I lied to her knowing she would just say I told you so if I told her what happened with Ricardo.
"Really? I don't believe you not even one bit. What did that boy do to you?" She insisted as i closed my eyes briefly, I was not in the mood to argue with her.
"He didn't do anything, and please don't call him." I maintained as she shrugged her shoulders.
"Fine. back to the flights, I was thinking to send me a copy of your passport I book your flight" She said with a grin on her face as I shook my head.
"Don't worry. I already booked a flight for tomorrow" I said to her showing her the tickets that just arrived this morning"
"Yes!" She shrieked as I furrowed my eyebrows.
"No need to get excited. I might not come" I teased her but she was still smiling.
"I know you cant do that. Let me tell Maria to get your room ready." She said to me as I smiled vividly. Did she really miss me that much?
"Mum... I need to go, I have lots of things to catch up on before I leave" I said to her looking at the house.
'Great! See you tomorrow" She said excitedly.
"Bye mum," I said monotone as I cut the call.
I took a deep breath thinking about what I was going to be expecting once I am home.
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Liam's Point of View.I had just touched down two days ago in Manhattan and I was already chasing Adam Williams so that I could get him to sell the land he inherited to us to develop on it.Emma insisted that I follow him here so here I was in a club on a Wednesday, "Adam, I was hoping that maybe we can talk?" I inquired hoping he would give me his time and not fucking pay attention to the strippers in front of us."Not now man. Have some fun yes?" He shouted through the loud music as I sighed heavily, I felt my phone vibrate and I took out the phone,"Taylor wants to back out from the deal, Please tell me you have convinced Adam by now to sell" the message from Emma read as I clenched my jaws looking at Adam who was being touched by the ladies who were on his laps."Soon" I replied putting back my phone in my pocket."Adam… Any chance we can…." I tried to get his attention but it seems like this was not working, I shouldn't have bothered even coming to this club."Send the document t
Liam’s Point of view ***Immediately we touched down in Los Angeles after a 6-hour flight that was already tired, we arrived thirty minutes past midnight.The driver dropped off Vicky at her apartment first before driving me home. As he drove down the hill I noticed my 20,000-square feet house there. I opened the window to the car so that I could let the fresh smell of the river hit my nostrils. The house overlooks much of L.A.'s entire Westside, with views that sweep over Will Rogers State Park on their way to the Pacific Ocean.He finally opened over and I got out as I walked to the glass door I punched in my passcode the doors opened.Immediately after I entered the house the motion sensor lights came on. "Good evening Liam" Alexa the AI welcomed me as soon as I walked over to the living room. I was making my way to the bedroom."Evening Alexa, please could you lock the door and turn off the lights?" I asked her, as I went to the bathroom.I made my way into the bedroom and the fi
Emelia’s Point of View.Stepping out of the plane, I sighed heavily the memories and feelings that I feel were draining down on me. I can’t believe that after so many years I was finally back to the place where I had run away from those years ago.I make my way through customs and finally reach the Uber which I had hailed for.“Where to?” the man questions, turning to me as I sighed heavily thinking about my life right now.“1203 Ginger Street, Marilyn land,” I say to him as I look outside the window. The drive home is so fast that in no time the driver is pulling up in front of the mansion.“Here,” I say handing him $100, he wants to give me change but I quickly decline.“Keep it. It’s for you” I smile at him, and he comes out taking the bag from the boot and giving me. I smile vividly giving him an affirmative nod...I sigh heavily as I look at the house, I work towards the front door. Unsure if I should knock or maybe just open the door I debate within myself.I finally open the
Eleanor’s Point of ViewEmelia was back in town? She ran away when the company was going downside and now she is back? I can’t believe that mum would even think for a minute to welcome her back in this house that she ran away from.“So I have been trying to talk to Emma Anderson and we finally managed to set up a date for you and Liam, what do you think?” Mum questioned me as I rolled my eyes looking at her.“Liam Anderson? Mum can you listen to yourself? I am definitely not meeting with him” I grabbed my bags and phone from the counter along the hallway.“Eleanor we both know what will happen if you don’t go through with this> you can’t just shun away from your responsibilities” Mum affirmed as I looked at her shrugging my shoulders.“I am not your only daughter. Pretty sure your other daughter can do it” I said referring to Emelia. Mum scoffed shaking her head.“You will not act like that. We both Know Emelia will never be an option.” She said through gritted teeth.“I need to g
Emelia’s Point of View.A week laterAfter mom asked me to stay a month, I decided I would take time to find some clients here as well/.“Good Morning Maria” I said I walked out, I had a meeting with Mali’s Estates hoping I could find some business there.“Yes. How are you? Did you enjoy your night?” She asked me as I nodded my head faking a smile, she stood back looking at me.‘Are you going out?’ She questioned as I nodded my head.‘Yes, I want to visit Lara before heading Downtown” she said looking at my outfit briefly.‘Okay, But at least have some food before you head out” she said as I nodded my head making my way out of the room.I was about to leave then realized I didn’t have enough money to be using public transport around here. “Maria, is my car still here?” I asked her before she could disappear from the room.‘Your car is still in the car port, I had asked Jackson to look at it a few days before you came. Keys on the hangar “I walked out and grabbed the keys before wal
Emelia’s Point of View.“Please Mia. Your mother needs you just for tomorrow. I promise I will make sure that you don’t get to meet him again. I will get the first flight to look for Eleanor” she pleaded with me, it was the first time I saw my mother being vulnerable like this.I have always known my mother to be an iron lady who doesn’t break down or back out of a fight. I swallowed hard as I shook my head.“I am sorry mu. I don’t think I can do this” I maintained as she looked away from me reluctantly nodding her head.“I love you and I know what this company means to you but I can’t step into someone’s shoes and take over her life. That’s being a fraud” I said to her as she swallowed looking away from me.There was an awkward silence as I stood near her desk waiting for her to say something to me. She was quiet staring out the window like she was helpless and didn’t know what to do.“I am going to go>” I gestured with my hand but she didn’t say anything, I walk out of the room and
Liam’s Point of View “Hey You?” Emma casually said after she got in, my office. “Hey? Manage to set up the meeting with Eleanor?” I questioned her as she nodded her head. “Yes. Done it and you will meet with her this Saturday> I will forward all the details to you” She said as I nodded my head. “Did you manage to find out what kind of person she is?” She asked me as I nodded my head. “Managed to look up a few things about her. Not really the kind of woman I would to be with but can’t change my mind can me?” I said to her monotone as she sighed heavily. “I am sure she is not that bad. I am sure you will like her” She assured me as she stood up from where she was sitting. “Of course” I smirked as she rolled her eyes walking out of the room. I sighed thinking about what I would do to get ready for the meet. Many women don’t want to get married to me because of the rumors surrounding the company and particularly me But it seems to me the Ramirez’s are desperate which is why Emma
Emelia’s Point of View. “Ms. Ramirez, As much as I would love to work with you, I don’t think you have man references I can actually work with.” He said to me as I swallowed hard, just minutes ago he was ready to talk to Eleanor but had no interest with working with me? “Mr. Rodriguez… I can assure you that you won’t be…” I try to convince him but he just checked his watch looking at me. “I am sorry. But I am going to be late for a meeting” He said to me as I nodded my head smiling at myself. “Thank you for your time” I grabbed my things and walked out of the office, How could he waste my time like that? Should I have pretend to be someone else?After leaving the office I decided to go back home, my day was ruined. I needed to sort out my thoughts then go to visit Valerie. I pulled over in the yard making my way inside the house, I stopped in my tracks looking at mum as she stared at the bottle o0f whiskey. When did she start drinking g again? “Mum?” I called out to her as I