Samael’s POV
After I tucked in Ella, I kissed her forehead as she slept peacefully on her bed. I slowly got out of her room and walked into the living room where Justin was sitting on the couch scrolling through his phone as he moved his hand through his blonde hair.
“Is she asleep?” Justin asked me without taking his green eyes off the phone.
“Yeah. Thanks for coming, Justin. Tough you were not much help, like always.” I said playfully as I sat in front of him on the chair.
“Seriously bro? I left my date for you, to look after Ella. I played with her toys with her and fed her what she wanted to eat when you, we’re sitting in the office because you had work. Come on man, give me some credit!” Justin said with unbelievable expressions which made me smile but he knew I was always thankful to him whenever he had helped me.
“Yeah, I think I lost my job today.” I blurted out as I massaged my forehead with my fingers.
“What? Why, bro?” Justin asked me as he kept his phone aside sensing the seriousness in my voice.
“My boss, Caroline was not letting me go and after hearing Ella’s cry I just wanted to come home. So, I may have said some mean things which I shouldn’t have and may have stormed out of the office without letting her say anything.” I said nervously while I watch Justin’s expressions change from confused to surprised.
“Are you for real Sam? Well, that was brave and stupid of you at the same time. So, I guess I have to look for a vacancy in my club.” He said with a smirk. Justin is a goofy and playful guy who cannot be serious most of the time.
Back in my hometown, while I use to work as a secretary, he was keen on earning money. When I decided to move from there with Ella, Justin moved with us and opened a club here after selling his house from our hometown.
I heard a ‘ding’ from my phone and after checking the email that I received from Caroline Martinez herself, I was shocked.
“What happened? Who is it?” Justin asked me with his eyebrow raised.
“It seems like you don’t have to find a job for me as I already have one. It’s an email from Caroline which says, that I have to accompany her for a business trip to London.” I explained to Justin and he looked at me surprised.
“Wow! That’s amazing. So, how are you going to impress her?” Justin asked me as he looked at me with a smirk and hopeful expression.
“Why do I have to impress her, Justin?” I asked him as I huffed.
“Because she is beautiful, Ella told me. And also, from you spilling her coffee on her white shirt, to saying mean things to her, my man you should apologize to her. It’s just advice, take it and you will thank me later or leave it, you will regret it later.” He told me with a shrug to which I just shook my head with a smile, at his dramatic nature.
But I think I was out of line this time and should apologize. I thought I would be fired by her after how I exited the office, but she seems to have different plans for me. now, I have to accompany her for a few days to London for a business meeting. But I cannot leave Ella alone here, nor I can leave her with Justin as she is not able to sleep without me. I have to convince Caroline to let me take Ella with me, though I think she won’t allow I still have to try.
I replied to her emails saying that, I will accompany her to London but also requested to allow Ella to come with us. I signed and sat comfortably on the chair and Justin lied on the sofa, as we both talked about random things.
Justin is the only person except for Ella who is close to me and knows me in and out. We share an amazing bond which I think is stronger than brothers, we have seen each other fall apart and were always with each other supporting one another through tough times.
When I started to feel sleepy, I lied on the chair itself. Closing my eyes, I saw Caroline’s blue eyes that looked broken and sad from the inside, I realized that was the eyes looking at me when said something out of the line and stormed out of the office.
Opening my eyes, I frowned at the picture I got with my eyes closed. I frowned and got up from the awkwardly sleeping position. I saw Justin sleeping and snoring on the couch he lied. I walked into the kitchen and drank a glass of water. I checked my phone and saw a reply to my previous email to Caroline which said, ‘fine’. That means she allowed me to bring Ella to our business meeting in London.
Wow, that’s quite surprising as I thought she might decline my request after how I spoke to her in the office. But why is she being so nice, it’s wired as I haven’t seen her being this nice to anyone rather myself. I don’t understand her, it’s like she has secrets and loves to portray an image of herself that she is not. But I am not complaining, everyone has their secrets as I have mine too. Sometimes I wish to understand what goes on in her mind and what she thinks all the time.
I gazed at my left hand which has a huge scar, it was given by Shane, my dad when I was just a toddler. I don’t remember him giving it to me but I can still feel the pain from which I must have gone. Pretty painful for a toddler more than anything. I can never forget what he has done with me in the past ever.
I took a few deep breaths and went to sleep without taking my mind into that distressful life I lived a few years back.
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“You are joking?!” Ella asked me in disbelieve and her comb fell off from her hand.
“No, I am not,” I replied as I sat on Ella’s bed while she stood in shock in front of her mirror.
“So, you are telling me that we are going to London?” she turned and asked me again, confirming what I said again.
“Yes, we are going to London because I have to go there for a business trip and you are going to join me because I couldn’t leave you alone,” I tried to explain to her.
“I don’t care, Sama. I care about the fact that we are going to London! Oh, my god! And we are leaving tomorrow! That’s amazing! We have never been anywhere except New Jersey where we lived and California, where we are currently living and it’s the first time we are going to another country! I am so excited.” Ella said as she jumped and screamed out of excitement all over her room while I tried not to cringe at her high-pitched scream.
“I can see, very clearly Ella. I want you to pack your bag and take whatever you need.” I said and got up from her bed while she breathed heavily after running and jumping around.
“Yes! Thank you so much, Sama. I love you, big bro!” she said and hugged me.
“I love you too, little sis,” I said as I hugged her back, it made me happy to see her all smiling and excited. I love Ella more like my own daughter than my sister because I have grown her and taken care of her since she was born like a parent.
Caroline’s POV This business trip to London is one of the longest ones, most of the business trips I do are for two to three days but this one is going to be four to five days, as I am going to do more meetings with all the huge companies to tie them with us. I have got a few presentations done by myself and a few by Samael. As soon as I reach the parking lot of the airport, Peter took my luggage with him as we enter the airport. I spot Samael and a girl around 10-years-old, who I assume is his sister. She is wearing jeans and a yellow top, and her blonde hair were tied in a ponytail as she looks at me with her green eyes, curiously. Samael waves his hand at me as I walk towards them. He is wearing a peach t-shirt with a black jacket and black pants. He looks good in casual as I have always seen him in formals. “Good morning, Ms. Martinez.” Samael greets me with a smile as soon as I reach them and sit on one of the chairs, in front of him.
Samael’s POV The dinner went well as Ella kept talking with me, Caroline and Peter. Peter seemed like the serious guy at first to me but with Ella, he was joking and smiling around. Caroline was silent most of the dinner as she made few conversations with Ella, but nothing more. After we had our dinner, everyone went to their rooms and Caroline dint spare me another glance. “I am going to take a bath, I am tired,” Ella said as she searched for her clothes. “Okay” I replied and I went to stand on the balcony of our room after I heard the bathroom door close. I took a deep breath as I remembered what happened in the elevator with Caroline a few hours ago. It was the first time we were standing so close to each other I was able to feel her body’s warmth while she stood in front of me. When she turned and looked at me, I was so lost in her blue eyes that I forgot to breathe. They looked different up close that was more beautiful than befo
Caroline’s POV Knock, Knock I got up from the sound of knocking. I looked at my phone and it was currently 1:47 am, I frowned thinking who might that be this late. Getting out of the bed I walked towards the door and switched on the lights before opening the door. “Ella?” I saw her standing with worry laced on her face and her eyes teary. “Ella, what are you doing here darling? It’s so late, where is Samael?” I asked her as I frowned and looked behind her to find no one with her. “Caroline, I – I don’t know what to do. I woke up and I was alone. I got afraid when I dint see Sama anywhere and I don’t know where he is.” She said and her voice was so small that I could barely hear what she was saying. I decided to take her to her room and then talk with her. I took my phone from the bedside table before walking towards her and switching off the lights. “Come on, let’s go to your room,” I said softly and we went t
Caroline’s POV Today was an important day for our company. the meeting was going to start in a few minutes, all the other CEOs from various companies were in the room meeting each other. I was meeting everyone around with Samael behind me. “Everything is according to planned?” I asked him once we were alone without looking at him. I was a little stressed, with someone stealing from my company and we losing our client had made me worried and stressed. James has not found the person who was taking the company’s money, yet. And these meetings were more than important for the company’s wellbeing. “Yes, everything is set accordingly. Should we start the meeting?” Samael asked and I turned to look at him. He was wearing formals and his glasses again. “Yes, I guess,” I answered after taking a look at my watch. It was time for the presentation. “Don’t worry, we are going to get all the deals.” He assured with a confident smile on his
Samael’s POVI was angry, angry at myself and Shane. How dare he fucking call me and threatened me about Ella. I was so angry or more like livid. Shane and Mia want to meet Ella and take her with them. They never treated her like their daughter, I was there for her whenever she cried or needed help with something. I was there for her to love her and care for her, they both never bothered. And now, as I have Ella’s custody, they want her back with them. I would never let my sister live with those monsters. Never.I saw the confusion and questions written on Caroline’s face but couldn’t open up to her. When she held my hand in the elevator, I just wanted to tell her everything. But I held myself and tried to just give her a weak smile that I was fine or will be fine. After we reached in front of our door, she pulled her hand out of my grip, and suddenly I felt cold. I wanted her hand back in my hand and I wanted her to be close to
Caroline’s POVI don’t know why but knowing that Samael has never had a girlfriend made me feel good somehow. It’s also hard to digest that a 25-years-old man has never had a woman in his life ever, but the fact that Samael dint exactly gave a reason made me curious somehow. He ended the conversation as he didn’t want to say anymore but I felt like there was more. Then again, it’s none of my business to know about him, but he makes me curious and sometimes it feels like I have to know about him. “Wow! It’s so amazing!” Ella said as we walked towards the British Museum. She was walking with Samael while I and Peter walked just behind them. I saw Peter looking at his phone with a frown and a sad expression.“What is it, Peter?” I asked him with an eyebrow raised.“Um, nothing Caroline. Don’t worry.” Peter turned his gaze at me and shoved his phone in his po
The museum was beautiful and amazing. Ella enjoyed it a lot as she gasped every second whenever she saw something new or different. We came out of the museum around six in the evening. The sky was shades of orange indicating the sunset. Carline bought some donuts and churros for us as we headed towards London bridge. We found a place and parked the car, getting out we were able to see the amazingly beautiful sight in front of us, of London bridge as the sunsets.“WOW!” Ella chuckled surprised at the beautiful sight in front of her.“It’s beautiful, isn’t it?” Caroline asked with a smile and Ella nodded at her as they both gazed at the sight in front of us. Her blonde hair was open, the light breeze making them flow back and my heartbeat speeds up. Her blue eyes shined as she took in the sight in front of her. Her lips stretched into a beautiful soft smile melting my heart.“Yeah, absolutely beautiful,” I whispered
Caroline’s POVHow did that happen? I haven’t talked about my parents in so many years to anyone. As soon as I utter about them, all the memories came back, and I went to the washroom to calm myself down.After dinner, we went to our hotel and bid our goodnights. Ella hugged me before she walked into her room with Samael, and Peter came and hugged me.“It’s okay,” he said and patted my back with a smile, and I know what he was talking about. I gave him a tight looped smile with a nod and went into my room as he went in his.I took a long bath to clear my head and compose myself. I wore my nightdress and walked into my room. I switched off the lights and sat on the sofa that’s on the balcony. I felt calm and relaxed as I gazed outside. I had a beautiful city view from the balcony and the silence which is like music to my ears. Suddenly I heard a knock on my door and I frown. Who would be, this late? gett