Emily POV

I wish someone would have told me I was going to be meeting with my ex husband. I probably wouldn't have woken up this morning. I try to remain professional as he speaks he was basically coming to me for help. Now he needs me is all I think. He doesn't look bad you can tell the years have been good to him. But Ericson has always been a good looking man that wasn't the problem. No the problem was he couldn't keep it in his pants he is a man whore! But such a sexy whore is all I think but that doesn't change anything. "Look Mr..." I look over the paper "King I don't think it's going to work out." He looks at me with his grey eyes "and why is that miss. Dawson, as you can see by my business plan I can have this company earning 10 million in A matter of 3 months." He wasn't lying and had a solid business plan and I know he is going to succeed. But I really don't think we should be business partners. You have to at least trust the person you're going into business with and I don't trust Ericson.

The head of my finance department looks to me "it's a good move m'am" is all he says and he was right. I sigh leaning back as I think about it I shouldn't let my personal issues get in the way of business is all I think. I look at him he looks me directly into my eyes I look Away "fine Frank will draw up the papers " is all I say to my personal assistant. We get up shaking hands I grab my jacket to leave "miss. Dawson can I speak to you in private please" is all he says I cut my eyes "fine" is all I say he better make this quick is all i think as my employees leave. Derrick turns to me "it's nice to see you again Emily, I'm going to give you some privacy." Is all he says then he walks out. Ericson looks to me "you look good Emily, I want to say I'm sorry on how things ended all those years back."his eyes show he is sincere but he doesn't get that, that broke me. I was strong but only because I had to be. " I'm over it Ericson that was years ago I have moved on" is all I say.

He sighs "I see that and you seem to be doing quite well for yourself." Is all he says "yeah I am" he sits down "I saw you with your children they are adorable." When he said those words I froze "the boy looks just like me at his age, so when were you going to tell me about my children." Is all he says getting straight to the point. He knows how, does he know? Is all I think but I keep my face straight "I have no idea what you are talking about" he cuts his eyes "stop lying Emily I know you haven't been with anyone else after me so I have to be the father!" Is all he says I cut my eyes "I'm not having this conversation right now" is all I say and I get up to leave as I hear him say "I will be in touch Emily this conversation is not over." Maybe for him but I'm done talking. I make my way to my car then I call Jessica "he knows" is all I say when she answers.

"Who knows... what?" Is all she asks and that's when I tell her about my conversation with Ericson. She gasp "oh honey so what are you going to do?" Is all she asks I sigh because I truly don't know what I should do. But it's hard because feelings are involved I wish there weren't but there are. "I will have to figure it out" is all I say then I hang up. I started my car driving off I stopped off at the store to get the kids some extra toys. It takes me a good hour to finally make it home I park my car and get out walking to my door opening it. As I walk in I hear music playing and I smell some good food cooking. I smile that must mean Jenna is here is all I think. Jenna is a friend of mine who is a chef when I first met her she had a dream of opening her own restaurant. But she didn't have the funding but when she served me her favorite dish shrimp etouffee on top of some rice. With some Beignets for dessert after that delicious meal. So I helped her open her restaurant it was a good investment.

I walk more in the house walking into the kitchen to see Jenna cooking. She usually comes once a week to have a family and friends dinner. I almost forgot about it with all the drama that started when my ex-husband decided to come to town. She smiles when she sees me "hey Hun I just got here I wanted to start cooking before Fredrick and his husband beat me here" I laugh she is Frederick's younger sister she is a year younger than me. She looks like him except she has long curly hair that stops at her waist. And she has baby blue eyes they say she takes after their mother. She passed when Jenna was 5 years old her dream was to be a chef. But she had children and decided to stay home and cook for her family. She loved to serve others and see their faces as they fell in love with her food. Jenna says that's where her passion comes from she wanted to do what her mother couldn't and she did it. She made sure to name the restaurant after her mother Elizabeth.

I laugh as i go to get water from the fridge "I'm so glad you came" is all I say with a huge smile I really love her food. I talk to her for a minute then I go upstairs to check on the kids they were in their play room.."mommy!" Is all they say in unison as they both get up and run to hug me. I bend down hugging them back "mommy missed you, I picked you two up a new toy" they both get excited hearing the news. I smile as I watch them I love them so much then why won't you put your pride aside is all my conscious says to me but I push that to the back of my mind. I'm not letting my pride get in the way. Ericson has to prove he has changed if I ever decide to tell him. And that's a big IF! I give Blaze a new car and Kayla a nice new doll like the one that got broken. She smiles really big "it's Tessi doll!" She looks up to me then hugs me "tank you" is all she says. I smile I love to see my children happy it fills my heart with joy. After I greet Fredrick and his husband Jessie. Jessie is a great person who now goes by Justine. And she is a beautiful soul. "Guess who brought the wine" is all I hear Justine say and I smile as I say "you are a life saver let me just get my babies feed and ready for bed" she smiles and ask to help she wants kids with Fredrick but it's hard to find a surrogate that they both agree on.

I smile accepting the help "you can get Kayla I will deal with Blaze he is the hardest to catch and keep inside the tub." Is all I say He likes to run around the house naked and he is fast it seems like the lack of clothes makes him faster. It took me a good 30 minutes to catch him then get him in the bath. He tried to dart out without clothes but this time I locked the door so he was stuck. After that they ate dinner and I read a story. By the time I came down the table was set I made my plate sitting down. We talked about everything I told them that Ericson was here. They know about my ex husband and what happened in New York. It felt good to talk about how I truly feel with people I can trust. "I think I saw him with some other guy in Carringtons this morning" is all Justine says.

She begins to describe them and I know for a fact that it was Ericson and Derrick. "Yeah that's him and his friend" is all I say as I down the rest of my wine. I pour another glass "damn they are both fine AF" is all Justine says and I laugh because I always knew he was handsome that's why my children are so adorable. Fredrick looks to her "I'm cuter" is all he says as they kiss. She says "yeah babe you are" as she gives me a look that says otherwise. Don't get me wrong Fredrick is Hot AF but in a pretty boy way. Derrick and Ericson have a different vibe for reasons I would never say no matter how much he pisses me off. We continue to talk I tell them that he asked if the kids were his and how I lied. Fredrick thinks I should tell him he grew up without a father and tells me how it affected him. We talked and laughed until 12 am then they left as Jessica and I cleaned up then we both went to bed.

Ericson POV

After my meeting with Emily I was slightly irritated. Why would she try and deny it...that's not the Emily I remember is all I think. I drive back to the room to get ready. Derrick found this strip club that he wants us to check out. The owner is an old friend of his he called him up so we can use the VIP area with some private dancers for the night. Once I get to the hotel. I park my car then get out and go to my room. I look at my phone going through my old pictures looking at the picture of Emily. The light in her eyes is replaced with a fire of a woman who has something to fight for. I can't lie it's a fucking turn on to see her all angry she still is undoubtedly beautiful. That was never the problem. I got bored I wanted something new I fell out of love.

At least that was what I thought but it wasn't that. We were going through a rough patch. I was obsessed with the concept of the person and then I realized that wasn't real. It was just a fantasy that she weaved and I foolishly took it at face value. I thought she was better than what I had at home when I had a rare gem at home. An angel in human form, that I so foolishly let go. And for that I will apologize for eternity. After I finish looking at the photo I put my phone on the charger while I get ready for the night. It takes me a good 45 minutes to get ready. I grab my phone answering it when it rings " talk to me" I listen to the person speak "look I already told you what I want done so make it happen or I will deal with you!" Is all I say with anger in my eyes. How hard is it to track down two people and put a bullet in them is all I think.

Once I hang up I look at the text from Derrick giving me the address to this club. I walked to the elevator stepping in since the door was still open when I got to it. I push P for the parking structure once the door opens I walk to the car getting in. I speed off towards the location it says it's about 40 minutes away. I play some music as I drive once I finally pull up to the location I park the car calling Derrick. Once he answers the phone he tells me that he is already inside. I look at the long line in the front I walk to the bouncer giving him $200 and he lets me through. You could hear people talking shit which let's me know it must be nice in here. I walked in looking around it was pretty nice and the girls looked good. I walked to the VIP section where two guards stood "I'm with Derrick" they moved to the side and I walked in to see some girls already dancing on the private stage that was set up for the VIP customers.

I dap him up when I see him he puffs on the blunt "the white one with the fat ass is name sugar and the Carmel one with the big breast is name cinnamon" I look to them as they dance then back to him as he begins to speak "the owner wants to come down to meet with us he wants to move something in the club. He knows that we are just the ones to talk to he wants some of that New York shit. I smirk I like the sound of that is all I think. He passes me the blunt and I take two puffs. We continue to watch the girls dance for a while. Then some guy walks in with two girls on each side. One of the girls was tall with beautiful dark skin and long curly hair. The second was a tan color with blonde hair and light brown eyes she has some lovely curves. He walks to us wearing a smile Derrick stands shaking his hand. "This is Terrance the owner of this fine establishment" is all Derick says.

He was a short male with long black hair and blue eyes. He looks to me as Derrick speaks. "This is my good friend Mr. King." He offers his hand and I stand up shaking it. The other two girls switch out with the ones that were on the sta we begin to talk business. We come to an agreement I Will have Derrick and Roman drive out 500 thousands worth of this new party drug called Cream it is all the rave in New York. Word of mouth made everyone want it and I happen to be the only supplier of it. He should be able to make 2.5 million. after my cut that leaves him with 1 million easily. He leaves to get the money I have one major rule I don't do fronts. If you don't have the cash then we can't do business. He comes back with two duffle bags opening it up I can eyeball the money and tell it's the right amount. But I still have Derrick count. He looks at me giving me a nod.

Letting me know that it's all there I look to him "it was nice doing business with you." I get up to leave Derrick takes the cash with him "I will make sure this is safe until it's time for us to leave." Is all he says as he puts the bags in his trunk. I walk to my car getting in speeding off.

It's a short chapter the next one will be longer I promise.