Maya woke up really sore the next morning after the last night of their love making James was not In bed Maya went to the bathroom took a shower and got into her robe when her phone rang she picked it up immediately
" Hello."
" Mrs Lan congratulations on getting married the stuff and I are so happy for you." Mary said, she was Maya's secretary at the gallery Maya really trusts her with the gallery back in New York she takes care of everything really perfectly when Maya isn't around she is a kind care free woman
" Thank you so much Mary tell me how are you and how is everything going at the gallery?"Maya asked
" Am fine and everything is going well at the gallery."
" I see well take care of yourself if there is anything wrong notify me."
"yes ma'am." when Maya hang up the call the door opened behind her and the man she truly loved in this world emerged from the door
"Good morning my love." James smiled holding a tray of breakfast and coffee
" Morning husband."Maya smiled
"how did you sleep?" he asked putting the tray of food on the bedside table
"I slept like a baby just a little sore."Maya gave a slight smile
"Am sorry I will be gentle next time. "James gave her a soft kiss on the lips
"Here I made you breakfast." James took the tray of food there was different types of food toast with scrambled eggs a fruit salad coffee and fried potatoes, Maya was surprised she never thought this handsome noble man could actually prepare something starring into his dark eyes she said
" Uhm you mean you prepared this?"
James nodded calmly,"but I thought you didn't know how to cook." Maya said
" well I do have talent I just never took an interest not before I met you" James smiled Maya felt a warmth deep down her heart she moved forward placing a soft kiss on his cheek and said
"this is such a sweet morning thank you husband." she smiled James cupped her cheek and said
"Finish up I need to prepare for the office."
" Okay."Maya said stuffing the food in her mouth.
Downtown north in a white Villa Adriana was busy preparing Alexah for school when she noticed her daughter's gloomy face in the reflection of the mirror tying her little daughter's hair into two ponytails she said
" why such a gloomy face it's not like you?"
" mommy when will daddy come see me again? I really miss him." Alexah asked Adriana paused for a while she too did not know when she'll be able to see Alex ever since Lara found out the truth Alex never left her side he never visited them again yesterday was Alexah's birthday she turned five Alexah wanted to celebrate her fifth birthday with her father but instead she spent it alone with her mommy as always Alex did send her lots of gifts and toys but that did not make Alexah feel any better sighing Adriana clenched down on her level holding her little arms and said
" Daddy will see you soon let him take care of some stuff give him time OK now that Lara knows you're Alex' daughter she's confused your Daddy needs to be around her and take care of her do you understand. "
" yes I understand can I call him after school? " Alexah asked flattering her big round eyes at her mother
" well sure thing." Adriana agreed taking the school bag and took Alexah to school
after dropping off Alexah Adriana decided to pay Norman a visit when a black sports car stopped in front of her car Adriana frowned slightly wondering who dared to stop her car and almost crashed it a tall woman stepped out of the car she wore black jeans with a White T-shirt and a black leather jacket with high leather boots her long dark hair was tied into a ponytail Adriana hasn't seen that face in such a long time she was still as beautiful as ever Kara slowly approached Adriana's car and stood just a few inches away Adriana got out of her car and raised a questioning brow
" is that a type of welcome I will get after seeing my best friend in such a long time? " Kara raised a brow
" didn't think you still considered me as your best friend you cursed and betrayed the bond we had remember. " Adriana said calmly
" oh come on we were young I let Alex' love get the better of me it shouldn't ruin our ten years of friendship don't you agree?" Kara smirked Adriana did not say a word
" I never met this to get where it is now Adrie I should have accepted your relationship with Alex back then I admit I was a bad friend forgive. " Kara gave her a hug Adriana hesitated for a while before hugging Kara back
" Enough with the hugs." Kara pulled and asked
" where were you off to?''
" to see my brother. " Adriana said simply
" May I tug along it's been a long time I last saw him and yes I would like to meet your daughter also heard she looks quite like Alex. " Kara smiled slightly
" you know about that huh." Adriana sighed
" of course I do everyone knows in the family except the media of course. " Adriana did not say a word instead she got into her car Kara also followed behind her within 30minutes they arrived at Norman's mansion the two of them entered the house this mansion had a lot of guards guarding it as if they were expecting a war to break out and attack a tall man was seated in the living room near the fire place twirling a glass of white wine his back was facing them Kara could not clearly see his face as if noticing it was them he spoke
" will you keep standing there or take a sit."
" am not staying very long am simply here to make a proposal. " Adriana spoke seriously
" if you don't want to take a sit it's fine but your friend can surely take a rest." Norman said turning around his chair when he saw the woman standing beside Adriana he slightly frowned Kara slightly smiled seeing his frown indeed Norman was a handsome man Kara felt a little drawn to him his green eyes was as bright as day and his pink lips were tempting
Norman also thought Kara hasn't changed a lot yes she has matured a lot her body was curvy and slender she was tall and beautiful but what he did not understand was why she was here and what she was doing with Adriana cause the two of them decided to break there friendship after Alex chose Adriana over her there was an awkward silence in the room that it felt suffocating so Kara decided to break the silence
" you look like you've seen a ghost Norman long time no see. " Kara smirked
" I never expected to see you two get back together. "
" well better get used to it cause you will be seeing my face quite often. " Kara said
" that wouldn't be so bad... Wine?" Norman offered
" Sure..-
" No thank you like I said we are not staying am here for business. " Adriana said Kara rolled her eyes a little disappointed Norman put down his glass of wine and said
" Am listening. "
" There is a client in Portland she need hundred thousand packs of drags she's offering five million two thousands in cash the order needs to be done in two days and reach Portland in three days, I don't want any errors in my business Norman or I will hold you responsible I need my money." Adriana narrowed her eyes sharply it him
" it shall be done." Norman said
"Good let's go Kara."
" See you around Norman. " Kara winked and left with Adriana Norman sighed and dialed a number when the call was answered he said
" Make the order. "
" Yes Sir." the man said on the other end before hanging up.
Lara woke up at 10:30 in the morning she slept in late Alex was already gone she got up took a shower and got dressed she went downstairs to have breakfast
" good morning Mrs Grey." Mr Antony greeted
" Good morning Mr Antony. "
" good morning Mrs Grey." the maids greeted
" Good morning, did Alex have breakfast before going to the office?" Lara asked
" Mr Grey only had coffee." Candy said
Lara sighed after having breakfast she went inside the kitchen
" Candy bring me the red meat and potato's Lydia get me red wine and pasta."
" yes ma'am." when everything was ready for her Lara roasted the beef while frying the potatoes and cooked the pasta with cheese when she was done preparing food she took off her pink apron and left the Villa
" Good morning Mrs Grey." Will greeted
" Good morning Will please drop me off at the office. " Lara said
" Sure did Mrs Grey prepare food for Mr Grey?" Will asked
" Yes he did not have breakfast as always only coffee so I thought I should prepare him lunch." Lara smiled
" how nice of you Mr Grey is such a Lucky man." Will smiled Lara nodded when they reached the office Lara went straight to the fifth floor and into his office Alex was busy signing some papers when he saw a familiar figure a slight smile slowly curved up to the corner of his mouth
" Mrs Grey." Alex smiled
" Mr Grey quite surprising your secretary isn't roaming all over you she never leaves your side." Lara said putting the lunch box on the table
" Are you jealous? " Alex smirked
" No cause I know you only have eyes for me and you only belong to me." Lara wrapped her arms around Alex' neck
" what's in the lunch box? " Alex asked
" I cooked you lunch Candy said you only had coffee I do not want my husband to starve." Lara cupped his cheek Alex thought she was trying to seduce him he was being aroused by her warm body he held her wrist lifting her body and made her sit on the office desk Lara gasp Alex seized her lips kissing her passionately he moved her dress to the thighs holding her waist kissing her deeply Lara moaned pulling him closer to her Alex kissed her and nipped on her neck and skin Lara was so aroused by him she wanted him she took off his jacket about to unbutton his shirt when the door opened randomly Lara immediately pulled away pulling down her dress Rossy felt embarrassed and angry Alex pressed the skin between his brows and said
" Don't you know how to knock huh."
" am..am sorry Mr CEO I didn't know Mrs CEO was here my apology." Rossy bowed slightly Lara stood up approaching Rossy and said in a warm flat voice
" next time knock don't repeat this same mistake leave us."
" yes ma'am am sorry." Rossy said and left closing the door behind her Lara took out the lunch box opening it
" Umm smells so good but I don't have appetite for food right now. " Alex said Lara frowned
" what I took my time preparing this for you and you say you don't have appetite then what do you have appetite for? " a mischievous smirk curved on the corner of Alex' mouth and said
" For you." he simply said Lara widened her eyes slightly swallowing hard she regretted asking she could clearly see the desire in Alex' eyes after a while she spoke
" please eat don't let my energy go to waste." Alex' desire quickly disappeared her words were like a spell indeed he did not want her energy go to waste kissing her hand he took the folk biting off a piece of meat
" how does it taste?" Lara asked
" you taste better. " Alex said seriously Lara was left speechless once again seeing her reaction Alex was satisfied and added
" you're a great cook it tastes good but you taste way better." Lara blushed Alex feed her some when the two were done having lunch Lara cleaned up when Alex got a call after hearing the news he hang up leaning back in his seat with a sigh seeing his face Lara creased her brows and asked
" is anything the matter dear?"
Alex stood up and approached Lara he held her arms and said
" we have some guests coming to stay with us for a while can you prepare dinner tonight? " Alex did not like asking Lara to do anything but he wanted everything to be perfect and his wife was good at that
" of course dear I will buy some glossaries on my way back." Lara smiled
" thank you. " Alex kissed her forehead Lara picked up the bag and left first she decided to pay Maya a visit Maya was so excited seeing Lara
" Lara come in."
" Good afternoon Mrs Lan. " Lara smiled
" So great you came by you can help me choose a dress for tonight. " Maya said
" Tonight do you have a date with James? " Lara smiled
" Actually we are coming over to your house he told me you're expecting some guests."
" oh yes we are they will be staying with us for some time." Lara said
" James said they are there childhood friends the last time they saw each other was when they were ten." Maya explained
" is that so well I guess I should not mess up tonight Alex is in trusting me with dinner. "
" I can help you prepare it." Maya offered
" no it's alright I can handle it all you have to do is look pretty and be there." Lara smiled
" Are you sure."
"yes."
" Alright you still have time stay for a while longer I missed you." Maya pulled her to the living room a maid brought them some juice as they sat and talked after an hour Lara left Maya's house to the supermarket she bought the needed glossaries and left the supermarket on her way out she bumped into a young woman
" Ah.." the woman screamed out softly falling back on the ground Lara's glossaries also fell to the ground the woman struggled to stand up cause she twisted her ankle Lara widened her eyes slightly panicking before clenching down on the woman's level and said
" Oh my goodness are you alright am sorry it's my fault."
the woman looked up at Lara she could not help but wonder how beautiful Lara was her gray round eyes was starring right back at her..her pale skin was shinning under the sun her long brown hair covered half of her face making her look like a lost princess in an known city, Lara also thought that the woman was indeed beautiful she had long red hair tied into a ponytail she had pretty dark eyes and thin lips she wore a simple black skirt and a pitch T-shirt with black high heels she looked innocent and naive Lara led her hand out helping her up
While on the other side of the road in a black Benz a tall charming man was seated in the back seat starring at his watch he had short black hair perfectly combed back he had a smooth pale skin a perfect well built slender figure he wore a black suit with a black shirt inside and a black tie with black leather shoes he show no emotion he was cold and showed no interest in the world
" Why is she taking such a long time? " the man said coldly his driver stared at the side way mirror and saw his Madame seated on the ground his eyes widened and said to his boss
" Mr Carl look there." his driver pointed the man followed his sight of line and saw the woman on the ground he slightly frowned getting out of the car and approached the woman
" Take my hand let me help you. " Lara said
" i..I don't think I can my leg hurts so much." she said
" Oh no I will take you to the hospital let me get my driver to help you. " Lara suggested
" no no it's OK my husband must be waiting for me he hates waiting but thank you for your suggestion. " the woman smiled slightly struggling to get up when she finally managed to stand up she lost count of balance and stumbled back
" Oh no Ah! she closed her eyes preparing for the pain to come but it did not instead she felt strong arms around her waist opening her eyes slowly she met a pair of dark shiny eyes starring back at her that face that always sends danger and excitement in her body at the same time seeing his facial expression the woman could tell he was not pleased at all she wanted to step back but couldn't keep balance
" Just stay put and keep quiet." the man said coldly Lara trembled wanting to apologize
" Am sorry it's my fault I was carrying a lot of bags and could not see my path and I bumped into her -.
" That's Mrs Carl to you Lady, Mrs Carl is hurt because of you." the man narrowed his sharp eyes at her Lara felt scared in front of this man she could tell he wasn't an ordinary man he was powerful and should not be messed with stepping back she said
" Am sorry Mrs Carl please forgive me. "
" please don't apology it's also my.-
before the woman could finish her words the man carried her and left in the black Benz Lara was left standing there stranded trying to figure out what just happened after a long time she snapped out of it picking up her bags and left, immediately Lara got home she went to the kitchen up on her apron and started preparing dinner she cooked so many dishes different types and prepared green salads and fruit salad since one of their guest is a vegetarian Alex told her she only eats vegetable foods non meat after a long day of moving up and down Lara was finally done the sun went down and night came it was eight O'clock Alex came back home early tonight
" Welcome. " Lara smiled taking off his jacket and taking his briefcase
" Hey how are you doing. " Alex kissed her hair
" am alright, how was work?"
" It was okay, is everything ready?" Alex asked
" Yes.." Lara nodded Alex cupped her cheeks and said
" You look tired sorry for giving you such a huge task."
" it's alright, wanna take a shower with me before our guests arrive? " Lara smiled Alex smiled carrying her upstairs to their room after taking a shower Lara wore a beautiful black dress that reached her knees tying her hair into a ponytail with black high heels and red lipstick she looked gorgeous Alex wore a White shirt with a pair of black trousers even though he wore simple he looked as handsome as always, going downstairs James and Maya were the first to arrive Maya wore a blue skirt that reached her knees with a blue shirt with black high heels her dark hair was tied into a bun she looked beautiful with little of make-up James wore a black suit smart and charming as always
" good evening." Maya hugged Lara and said hello to Alex
" evening you look pretty. " Lara smiled
" Well you look gorgeous. " Maya smiled after a while Kay also arrived
" Evening beautiful Ladies." he kissed both Lara's and Maya's hands
" Evening. " they greeted back the five of them sat in the living room as they waited patiently for the guests after thirty minutes a car packed outside Lara figured the guests arrived after a while Mr Antony went into the living room and bowed
" Mr Grey Mr Ezekiel has arrived. " Alex nodded standing up and left with Mr Antony there he stood a face Alex hasn't seen in so many years he still remained noble and calm still maintained that cold atmosphere around him Alex maintained the same character he didn't smile nor did he show any emotion he remained calm, cold and indifferent if people who didn't know them any better they would think a war was about to break out between these two charming beings since this was Alex' house and Zeke was his guest he didn't want to sound rude so he spoke
" So good to see you after so many years I must say you haven't changed."
" I will say the same for you." Zeke said Alex could not see anyone else around so he raised a brow
" And the others?"
" Zoey will be joining us later am simply here with my wife." Zeke calmly said
"Wife?" Alex repeated he did not know Zeke was married nor will he ever get married this caught Alex by surprised
" Yes but forget about it I would like to meet Mrs Grey." Alex gave a slight smile that disappeared in a second he nodded at Mr Antony to bring Lara Zeke also called out his wife
the two women appeared when Mira saw Alex she hide behind Zeke clenching his arm jacket she was afraid of Alex I mean who wouldn't he was a powerful man feared and admired by everyone after rumors says he is so cold and motionless he doesn't even call his own parents mom and Dad in other words he was exactly like her husband even she feared Zeke he is exact combination of Alex they were alike both cold and emotionless but Zeke was her husband even though his always cold to her she still feels safe around him when Lara came to the hall her eyes widened a little she thought her eyes were deceiving her," isn't this the same couple couple she bumped into earlier? " she thought when Zeke's eyes shifted to her Lara's heart skipped a beat she held onto Alex' arm hiding behind her husband she was afraid of this man after what happened this afternoon" was it Carma?" Lara thought the two women could only take a peak on their partners shoulder Alex slightly frowned and asked
" what's wrong? don't be scared am here." he said in a flat voice
" So this is Mrs Grey huh what a coincident running into you again. " Zeke gave a slight smile that disappeared in a flash as if it was only an illusion Alex raised a brow at Zeke and said
" You've already met my wife?"
" By accident actually we arrived in England this afternoon my wife wanted to use the bathroom so we stopped at the supermarket unfortunately your wife here bumped into my wife and she twisted her ankle so we visited the hospital that's what got us late." Zeke said calmly
" is that so, your wife seem to be shy won't you introduce her to us?'' Zeke stepped a side nodding at Mira, Mira stepped forward and introduced herself
" hi am..am Miranda Peng Carl a pleasure meeting you Mr Alexander Grey and Mrs Grey."
" please call me Lara." Lara smiled slightly the two shook hands
" please let's have dinner or it may get cold." Lara smiled
the four of them went to the living room to meet the others
" Well well if it isn't Ezekiel Carl long time no see. " Kay smirked Zeke nodded turning to James and said
" James.. "
" Zeke.. " James gave a slight nod looking at the woman standing beside
" This is Maya Young my wife. " James introduced
" Great to meet you Mr Ezekiel Carl. "
" Nice to meet you." Zeke nodded," and you where is your wife? " Zeke raised a brow
" I will get married when I find the right woman not now." Kay waved his hand in the air
" Alright let's have dinner my wife put in a lot of effort on preparing it." Alex said they all went to dinning room Lara and Maya helped serve dinner they all enjoyed and charted after dinner Lara and Maya cleaned up it was quite late the gents shared a few drinks of wine before James, Kay and Maya departed to their homes
" Mira come with me I will show you to your room." Lara said Mira glanced at Zeke ever since they got married they have never shared a room from that unfaithful night Zeke has never touched her again he only agreed to marry her because she got pregnant and conceived his baby, Zeke didn't bother looking at her he just twirled his glass of wine and took a sip Mira felt disappeared she turned around and left with Lara
" here you go this is your room do you need anything else?" Lara asked
" no thank you it's alright. " Mira said in a flat voice
" how is your leg feeling now."
" much better. " Mira gave a slight smile Lara nodded and said
" Have a good night." Lara closed the door behind her and went to her room, Mira began to unpack her bags she got her towel heading for the bathroom while taking a shower she heard the closing sound of the door but ignored it maybe she was just imaging it when she was done taking a shower she went back to the room when she saw a familiar figure it was Zeke Mira was surprised "were they going to share the room?" she thought Zeke also didn't want to share a room but he had no choice, gazing at Mira she just took a shower a small white towel was wrapped around her slender body her red hair was dripping wet down to her body his deep dark eyes were so sharp on Mira that her heart was beating rapidly Zeke took off his jacket throwing it to the sofa he slowly approached Mira while taking off more of his cloths Mira took few steps back feeling shy till she hit the wall Mira shut her eyes closed clenching her towel in a tight grip Zeke observed her facial expressed for a while before stepping back and went to the bathroom when Mira opened her eyes Zeke was gone she took a relief getting dressed in her pitch silk night dress and laid down when Zeke got out of the shower he saw her sleeping getting dressed he laid beside her leaving a huge gulp in between them he stared at her back firmly for a long time before turning off the lights and went to sleep