Emily POV

As we ate I could feel his heated gaze on me Blaze tried to take one of his sister's chicken tenders and Kayla cried out "mommy Blaze is being mean!" I look at my son "blaze that's not nice eat your own food." He begins to pout as he says "I want some tenders." I eat some of my food "you can have some tenders later" he pouts as he picks at his food. Jessica smirks "well I guess me and Kayla bear will eat all the ice cream we are going to have for dessert." That makes him perk up and eat his food. After we eat they get dessert. I glance in his direction to meet those damn grey eyes. I could see the wheels turning in his head I couldn't be the first one to break. I will protect what I have with everything in me is all I think as I turn around. Once we finish eating I pay the bill leaving a nice tip. I get up picking up Kayla and Jessica gets Blaze and we make our way to the door. We walk to my car and she helps me get the twins in "I will meet you at the house." Is all she says and I just nod my head.

I went numb in the restaurant and I refused for him to see me moved by his presence. I turned on some music as I drove off towards the house we had a long drive ahead of us so I made sure to stop for gas. Once my car is filled up I drive towards the house it takes me a good hour and half to make it home I pull up to the gate typing in the code. I pull up the driveway and park the car in the garage. I get the twins out and when we walk inside they run upstairs I decide to play some music as I clean up. We usually have the maid come by twice a week other than that me and Jessica clean up after ourselves. I try to not think about the fact that I just ran into my ex husband and the father of my children. He didn't know about them and I'm not sure if I want him to. It may seem petty but I put him behind me and I don't think he truly deserves to know. That's just your pain talking is all I think.

It's true I never really dealt with the pain. I just got really good at burying it I think it's better that way. After a while Jessica finally pulls up "I had to stop off at the store" is all she says when she walks in with some grocery bags. She begins to put food away "so what do you think they are out here for?" I shrug my shoulders as Blaze runs in after Kayla "give it back!!" I hear him screaming at her. I got up stopping the meltdown that was about to happen in the kitchen. "Okay everyone calm down what's wrong?" Is all I say Blaze begins to cry Kayla took my favorite toy!" He says as his cheeks turn all red. Kayla cuts her eyes "he broke bibi" is all she says. Bibi is her favorite doll I sigh looking at Blaze"now you know that wasn't fair you can't break your sisters toys." I look to Kayla "you can't take his toy just because he did something you didn't like, apologize to your brother" is all I say as I take the toy I look to Blaze "apologize to your sister and give her a hug.

"Sworry Kay you can have Teddy" she smiles saying sorry as she hugs him then they run off to play. I laugh softly "how I wish to stay simple, just apologize when you hurt someone" is all I say as I get up walking into the kitchen to wash my hands then I start to cook dinner. Jessica pours two glasses of wine as she begins to speak "yeah but where is the fun in that? you get to see what you're truly made of when life gets tough." She was right I didn't know how strong I was until I had to be strong because I had no other choice. I continue to stir the veggies I make sure the meat is seasoned to perfection. Then I began to cook the meat. I grabbed the glass of wine she prepared for me. "I'm going to help you out by getting those cute babies ready for bed." I smile thanking her I swear Jessica is like the sister I always wanted. I changed the song to a song by Mariah Carey.

I answer the phone "hello" is all I say as I sip my wine. I listened to the person on the other line it was my assistant Frank he was calling because a company contacted him. They need help but first I need to look into this company to see if it's a smart move for my business. "Bring me the files tonight, so I can look over them" I hang up the phone and turn back to the stove to turn it off before the food burns. Once I make the plates I call Jessica down. She walks down with the twins and I put them at their table it sits next to the adult table but it's made for little kids. I even made sure it looked like a mini table to match ours so they won't feel like they are missing out on something. We enjoy our meal as Jessica talks She tells me about her day "I'm still shocked to see Derrick I always thought he was hot but I never went for it." Is all she says she is on her second glass of wine I have always felt bad. It seems like Jessica put her life on hold to help me because I messed up. I'm so grateful for her but I feel like I'm the one holding her back. "why didn't you? You're usually not shy about what you want." She sighs and then shrugs as she begins to speak "I don't know he seems like a player I can't get involved with someone like that."

She is right Derrick had been known to have a plethora of women. I look over to Blaze and Kayla "let me get these two upstairs and read them a story can you answer when Frank gets here" she nods her head and I say thank you then I pick up a sleepy Kayla and I take Blaze by the hand and walk upstairs with them. After reading two stories and tucking Blaze in extra tight. I walk downstairs cleaning the dishes Jessica hands me the files as she says "Frank came right after you left to tuck the kids in." After I finish cleaning I go upstairs getting into the shower cleaning myself. After a 30 minute shower I get out drying off and moisturizing my body then I put on some pajamas. Then I get in bed sitting up looking over the files. It seems to be a failing company that was recently owned by a Mr. Smith it was given to one of his family members when he went to jail for a number of crimes. One of them is murder. interesting is all I think as I continue to read up on this man it doesn't say who he is related to. Only that he was estranged from his family so why would they help him with his business is all I think as I lean back.

Once I finish reading the files I put them up falling asleep. I'm awakened in the middle of the night from Kayla coming in saying she had a bad dream. I let her get in bed with me as I talk to her to take her mind off of her dream. Soon she falls back to sleep and so do I. I wake up early to my phone going off I look at the time I need to be in the office today, I have to call Frank to set up a meeting with that owner is all I think. As I stretch then get out of bed walking to my closet to pick out what I'm going to wear today. The best way to get to know the owner of the company is to meet with him.



Pic of her outfit

Ericson's POV

I watched Emily while she ate with her children. They looked just like their mother with a hint of mischief in them you can see it in their little eyes. She looks at me for a moment it was like she was mentally challenging me and to say I was intrigued would be an understatement. Once she leaves I look at Derrick I don't even have to say anything. He already read my mind "I'm on it" is all he says. He gets up going to his car so he can follow them and keep a close eye on Emily. He also knows I need information for those children looking around three. Which means she had to cheat on me with their father. I just can't believe Emily would ever do something like that . She was a lot of things but a whore was never one of them.

Could they be?...nah there is no way.. right? Is all I think as I get up paying the bill and leaving a tip. I walk going to the car I'm using while Im out here. Once I make it back I answer my phone "speak to me" is all I say as I walk into my room. I listen to the person on the other end "handle it I may be extending my trip" they ask for how long "probably two weeks" is all I say before I hang up. I walk to the bathroom getting into the shower. As I begin to wash my body I think back to then. I get out and get ready to go to bed. I light a blunt checking my email's as I relax. I must have drifted of because I wake up To my phone ringing. "Hello" is all I say once I answer it. I listen to the male on the other line "excellent" is all I say before I hang up sitting up.

The owner of that big oil company requested a meeting with us. Which is exciting because they say that the person keeps their identity a secret. All that is known is that it's a young woman who inherited the company from her grandmother. Even though she inherited the business it is said that she is a good business woman. She has grown the company tremendously for the few years she has been running it. I get out of the bed walking to the closet where I have some suits hanging up. I grab one of my suits then I walk into the bathroom to take a shower. I brush my teeth then wash my face before I get in. After washing up for a good 30 minutes I get out then I moisturize people think because I'm a man. I'm not supposed to care about my skin but sue me I care about my body and how I look. I put on my suit fixing my hair. I walk to the bed side table grabbing my Rolex putting it on. Then I grab my phone and my keys I decide I will look for a place to stop and get some breakfast before I head to this meeting.

They decided to have the meeting at their office which is in a more upscale part of town. I'm used to the city so it takes time for me to get used to the flow of this town. It's not like New York but I still like it I could see the appeal. As I drove I saw a small diner it looked nice and I know they probably served Amazing breakfast so I drove in the parking lot parking my car and getting out. I walk inside as my phone rings I look to see it's Derrick calling me again. I answer it I as I take my seat "I stopped to get breakfast I will send you the address" is all I say before I hang up it's rude to talk on the phone that would ruin others dining experience.

I text Derrick the address then I smile at the waitress as she stops in front of me. She was a young woman she looked to be in her mid 20's, with long red hair and light brown skin, and green eyes. She returns the smile "good morning what can I get you to start off with sir." She spoke with an accent "good morning, can I get a coffee with some cream and a little sugar, with some pancakes and shrimp with grits" she writes down my order. It takes a good 10 minutes for Derrick to walk through he spots me and comes to sit down. When he sits down he drops a file on the table. "This is all the information I could get on Emily, apparently when she came out she came into a fortune" is all he says as the waitress brings me my food she looks to him and he smiles ordering some food.

I find it interesting how did she come into a fortune is all I think as I sip my coffee. Derrick looks to me "that's not the interesting part she hasn't been linked to any romances some say she came here already pregnant." That was really interesting because that could only mean one thing. I eat some food "are you sure about that?" He shrugs as he looks around "I asked some of the names on the list they are said to be her friends and one let it slip that she was already expecting when she moved out here." Is all he says. I eat some food as I listen to his words my heart begins to beat as I think oh shit...I think my wife may have left with more then just my heart all those years back. It took sometime but I realized I made a mistake two weeks in. The grass was definitely not greener on the other side that grass was dried up and now it's dead! Is all I think as I finish up my food.

Once Derrick food comes he eats "to be honest I think she was already pregnant when she left, hell the little boy looks like you did at that age the only difference is he is blonde." Is all he says as he eats some food. I try to think back on my pictures of me then I pick up my phone calling my mother. "Hello mother, I need you to send me a picture of me at three years old." She asks me why but I tell her it's for a personal reason. She talks to me about my younger sister she has gotten into some legal trouble while I was away. "It will be handled I have already called the family attorney she won't spend another night in there I promise you that." Is all I say as I finish my coffee. I tell her I love her and to remember to send the photo then I hang up.



Pic of diner I look at the time "we need to get to this meeting." Is all I say then I pay leaving a fat tip. We walk out then I walked to my car getting in driving off. It takes a good hour to get where we need to be. I pull up to security giving my name letting them know I have a meeting here. They call checking with the higher ups when they get the okay I drive in parking my car. I get out looking at the three story building it was nice it said D. Inc in large golden letters. It was nice I walk towards the entrance once I walk inside I look around. The floors were a dark black with large dark windows wall to wall. Some seats for when you have to wait and a large security desk where some guards sat. I walk to the desk " hello my name is Ericson King I'm here to meet with a Mr. Harris" is all I say. An older male with long grey hair and brown eyes look to me. Then he picks up the phone to confirm. I must say their security is on their job that's a good thing. Is all I think as I wait for him to get off of the phone.

Derrick walks in before he could get off of the phone. "This is my colleague Derrick Jameson he will be in the meeting as well" he relays the message then hangs up. "you can go up to the third floor." Is all he says I walk with Derrick to the elevators "beat you hear by 10 minutes" he just rolls his eyes as he pushes the button. We continue to talk when the doors open we walk in and i push number three. "From what I see it looks nice, which means it is being run efficiently." Is all I hear Derrick say and I agree with him. Once the doors open we look around it was nice a younger male meets me at the doors. He was tall with short brown hair and brown eyes with pale white skin. It looks like he needs to spend a few hours in the sunlight. "Good evening Mr. King and Mr. Jameson Im Ian Harris" is all he says I shake his hand then Derrick shakes his hand.



Pic of the office

He turns to walk out CEO should be here shortly than we will be able to start the meeting. He walks us to one of the offices they use for a meeting as I walk I can feel eyes on me. I'm used to it so it doesn't bother me. We sit down to wait for the CEO I look around his employees seem competent enough so it makes sense that this is one of the top companies out here. There are two more but this one is the top out of the two. I like to work with the best so this meeting has to go well. He looks around "I have Emily's phone number and address if you want to reach out " is all I hear him say. And I plan on reaching out right after this meeting. Once he walks back in I see some more people walk in with him "miss. Dawson is on the elevator right now" when I heard that last name could it be....nah it couldn't is all think.

Then she walks through the door wearing a beautiful white dress she looks Around and I could tell this who they were waiting for. Derrick glances at me and I was in shock. Her eyes land on me and they slightly widen but she catches herself quickly. Ian looks to her "yes this is Mr. King he is the new owner and requested a meeting with us." I get up to shake her hand "and this is Mr. Jameson his colleague. Derrick shakes her hand wearing a smirk. We sit down and the meeting begins.