Alec arrived at the hospital an hour later, Emma just finished signing the discharge papers for their daughter at the informally desk.
" Hey, how is she?."
" Her temperature went down, it was just a minor virus."
Alec nodded walking beside Emma towards the nursery room.
" My lawyer will hand, Laura, the divorce papers for her to sign tomorrow."
" Is that so, and she agreed that easily?." Emma looked up.
" The baby she was carrying, was Nick's _ not to mention she was seeing him behind my back." Emma raised her head to look at Alec. She brushed her hand to his, holding it firmly with a reassuring squeeze. Alec stared down at Emma's little innocent face, he caresses her face with his thumb _ staring into those grey moonlight eyes of hers. Emma gave a slight smile, she missed this, missed his warm touch. Those cold fingers that cooled her heating face.
" Let's go home, Emma."
Alec's driver took care of everything in Emma's apartment to be moved, Trixie stared at the apartment, looking back when she and Emma bought this building back then. They had some pretty cool and fun memories, and now they're all returning back to Alec's mansion. She doesn't have to call or ask Lucas to meet her anymore, they'll be staying in the same house, seeing each other whenever they want. It made her happy by the thought of it.
Emma and Alec already went ahead, Trixie stayed back to make sure she got everything that held dear to her.
...
Nick loosened his tie as he approached the wine section to his kitchen, Tiana walked in resting her forearm on the counter as she stared at Nick.
" You didn't come home last night, where have you been?."
" Am I being interrogated now? I told you I had work."
Nick pours a glass. Tia sneered glaring at Nick, ' does he really think I'm that stupid to believe his words?'
" I'm not a fool, Nick. Tell me where the hell you were!."
Nick paused the glass to his lips, a vein suddenly popping out from the corner of his forehead, he was being very annoyed with her always being on his ass. She was worse than a detective who's edger to crack a case. Nick put the glass wine on the counter, turning his entire body to face Tia. He had a cold look on his face, he was no longer hiding his real character. He was finally showing his true colors, and not pretending to be nice.
" What the hell do you want from me, Tia. You and I both know you only married me for my name, you got what you wanted, didn't you?." He raised a brow.
" Don't act like you're the victim dear husband, you also benefited from marrying me, as the president's daughter. We both had a selfish motive, but yours is far worse. But you listen to me, Nicholas Qinn. I won't allow you to treat me like shit, I am your wife_ and you will respect me. Got it."
Tia said with grit teeth, her eyes staring right into his without blinking. Nick gave a slight smile taking a last sip of his wine before going upstairs.
...
Zain sipped on a glass of red wine whilst waiting for Ava, in a cosy restaurant. He heard a commotion outside and wondered what it was all about. Shortly after, the doors opened and a woman dashed inside wearing a fluffy black coat, sun glasses _ and a hat that hid her face.
" Let's take a seat there."
Ned led Darcy in a private sector, the same section, Zain was in. Darcy came to quick halt when she spotted Zain. Her heart suddenly pounding.
" Zain?."
She called his name in a flat soft tone, Zain stared up from his phone. His eyes slightly widened, the woman standing there was actually Darcy, he was surprised on how much she's changed for the past years. She was no longer that teenage girl he dated back in high school, she's a grown woman now _ a beautiful grown up woman. Not to mention she's really made a good name for herself.
" It's you."
" In the flesh, wasn't expecting to bump into you here."
" Indeed." Zain simply said.
" Mind if I seat down, that's if you're not waiting for anyone." Zain hesitated for a sec but allowed her to take a seat.
" Rachel, told me you were in New York. Shooting your next movie I'm guessing."
" Yeah, it's been quite hectic... thought I could come here and relax a bit. Definitely wasn't expecting to meet you here like this." Darcy gave a slight smile.
" Zain, I -
" Hey, I didn't keep you waiting for to long right?."
Ava walked up to Zain, giving him a soft kiss on the lips. Her eyes met with Darcy's, and they both shared a curious look of interest, Ava took the initiative to speak first.
" Wait, you - you're Darcy Miller, the famous actress."
" Guilty as charged." Darcy gave a faint smile staring right back at Ava. ' this woman, is she dating Zain? Is she his girlfriend, no wait. Rachel said Zain isn't seeing anyone at the moment, should I ask what type of relationship they have? No, that would be so weird of me. But she kissed him on the lips a while ago, that means they're a thing right?'
Darcy looked at Ava from head to toe, she is a beautiful woman with a curvy body. ' wait! She's seen this woman on the news two days ago, isn't she Emma Rose Anderson's elder sister. Ava Rose Anderson? She's Zain's new girlfriend?.'
Ava took a seat, she was also curious about Darcy. ' is she the same Darcy, Zain's sister talked about in the car that day? It's no coincidence right, otherwise what would she be doing sitting here with Zain. Wait! Did he invite her to lunch only to introduce Darcy to her?'
" Uhm, I should return to my table... sorry if I intrude... I had no idea, Zain was meeting someone... it's such a coincidence that we actually bumped into each other here today."
" No please, I don't mind you being here of course. In fact, I'm curious to know how you two know each other. Have lunch with us."
Ava gave a warm smile, Zain remained calm and nonchalant. He knew he had to tell Ava about Darcy eventually, so he'll just seat back and let them do the talking.
" I have a teenage daughter who's very obsessed with your movies, I would say you're like her idol."
" Is that so, I would love to meet her one day and take a picture."
" Her birthday is coming up next week, I would like to invite you if you won't be busy that day."
" I would love to." Darcy gave a genuine smile, Zain just stared at her in silence. ' she hasn't changed, still covers up the pain and disappointment with that smile '
He signed beneath his breath.
" I'm gonna use the restroom, excuse me."
Ava stood walking away, leaving just the two of them in a silent awkward atmosphere. Darcy poured a glass of wine glancing at Zain. She took a mouthful of her drink to clear her thoughts and freshen her throat that suddenly felt dry.
" I must hand it to you. You have great taste in women, she's unique_ and features of a goddess."
" Jealousy doesn't suit you." Zain simply said just by looking at Darcy's body language and how she spoke, it was clearly to him she was jealous.
" Any woman in my situation would be envy of her, I never used to be jealous back when we were together, because there wasn't any competition. You only had eyes for me, no other girl catched your metallic eyes, neither did they stand up to me."
Zain remained quiet and kept a poker face on, Darcy couldn't tell what he was thinking.
" I never imagined you dating someone who has a child, a teenage daughter for that matter. You must really like her." She gave a bitter sweet smile.
" I will be right back."
Zain finally said ignoring her question, standing up with a straight face. Heading towards the restrooms, Darcy watched his straight broad-proud back disappear through the hall.
Ava gently applied some powder on her cheeks, moisturizing her lips with her favorite pink lipstick as final touches. The restroom door opened, her tender eyes flew wide open when she saw Zain walk in casually, as though walking into the men's restroom. ' what the hell is he doing walking in calmly? Wait did I make a mistake and entered the men's room? No. I would simply spot the difference between women and men's room.'
Ava dashed over to Zain tagging onto his jacket with anxious eyes.
" Zain, what are you doing here this is the women's restroom. You'll get into trouble if caught." Ava said while trying to escort him out.