Coming out from the private jet, Adriana removed her shades, and she smiled, thinking about finally meeting her daughter. Her guards escorted her to the front exit of the airport since she was going to meet with her fans and sing a few autographs.
"Addy, you are here what a coincidence." A man called her by her nickname. "Ah, Senior nice to see you again. It's been a while." She gave him a short hug. Bryan Rivers is her senior in the university she studied in while she raised James on her own. Those were some hard times, but with her best friend Cristy and her Senior, everything went better than expected.
They told her to abort her children because they would come off as a burden for her. Yes, it was hard studying with a newborn child, but look at her now. She is a famous fashion designer known across the world. Her dream of flying around the world was made possible now. She did it all with her son by her side.
Although she was depressed for a long time because she had lost her daughter, but no matter how tired she was of her life and how many times Adriana wanted to give up, she had to remember her children. This helped her a lot. Knowing she had to live for her son and her daughter she was able to get this far and she managed to obtain enough power to keep her loved one's protected.
"Hmm how about dinner tonight?" He asked. "Will you be staying here for long?"
Adriana shook her head. "No, I will stay here for only a few days, but I'm afraid dinner for tonight is not possible." She declined.
Hearing the crowd cheering, she smiled. "I have to go. See you later!" She bid him goodbye and she walked towards the crowd with her guards behind her. She looked around the large group and she smiled.
There is an unspoken rule that anyone that meets her shall not take any videos or spread it around. That is how she concealed her identity for so long. The unspoken rule was that even if they saw her face, they would maintain it a secret, and sometimes these fans would meet her at random places, but they would try to keep it down, or else legal actions will be taken. It was hard for Adriana to make all her fans abide by this, but she accomplished it.
Keeping her face and name a secret was very hard. Even getting recognized in the industry was difficult but because of her fabulous designs, she was able to establish her career successfully.
Not only her identity but her son's identity is hidden very well. The places she visited with James were always tightly guarded, and their house is one of the most challenging areas to break in to steal or attack. She made sure to keep him as safe as possible. Even the fans who wanted to meet them had to restrain themselves from pictures. Everyone knew better when it came to that matter.
Adriana signed a few autographs, and she left the airport.
"Ma'am, where shall we go?" Ralf asked. Adriana, who was anxiously thinking about what to say to her daughter, sighed. "Take me to my daughter's school. I will pick her up." Adriana ordered him, and he nodded.
'Her name is Aria…. How have you been, princess? Was it hard? I'm sorry that you had to go through that. I will never let go of you ever again. I promise.'
Being an orphan herself, she understood the pain. Even if you made friends and people you could consider your family, it would never replace the emptiness of losing your parents. Especially them. Both she and Aria never knew who their parents were. But Adriana was determined to change that. She wanted to be the best parent she can be and make up for their lost time.
….
A few minutes later, Ralf told Adriana that they had arrived. At the same time, Adriana received a message from Crysty explaining how James has been behaving and the plans she has for the day.
After giving her a few requests and explaining where she is, Adriana shut her phone and looked out the window.
'I should go out now, right?' She clenched her first nervously, and she took a deep breath.
"Stay here." She instructed and exited the car.
She dressed in a unique design made by herself. Sometimes she would make clothing for herself and wear it because why not?
'It's hard to flaunt the brands of clothing to use when you are the owner.'
She was in an open front solid blazer and pant set with a criss-cross knot tube crop top. No matter how nicely she dressed or how excited she was to meet her daughter, she felt extremely nervous.
She took another deep breath in, and she walked towards the entrance, she watched all the little kids running around, and her heartfelt like it would jump out of her ribcage.
"Miss, in what class is your child? I will help you. We just changed the pickup rules. The kids are now required to sing out with their parents in front of their teachers." A woman that looked like she could be a teacher explained to her.
"Aria Garcia, Class 1," Adriana revealed since she had already investigated everything properly. "Ah, Aria? I didn't know she had another relative?" The teacher looked confused. "She's one of my students." She added.
"Hmm, this is the first time I come to pick her up. Her grandmother will be here soon too." Adriana replied, but the teacher looked suspicious. "I can talk to her in front of you, just in case. I can also wait for her grandma to show up." Adriana assured her.
The teacher was still hesitant, but she left to call Aria over.
By the hand of the teacher, a little five-year-old girl with brown curly hair and a pair of grey eyes showed up.
Adriana was stunned. 'Just like a mini-me.' She thought.
The teacher asked the little girl if she knew that person. She glanced at Aria and Adriana back and forth. She was confused by how alike the two looked.
"Miss, do I know you?" The little girl asked innocently. Adriana smiled.
"No, you don't. Nice to meet you, Aria I- I am your mother."