Elijah's POV
"You're going back to London in a week right?" Lia asked me while running her hands through my hair.

We were currently in my bedroom after our energy-draining "sessions".

I laid my head on her lap moving my face up to her flat stomach kissing and licking over her navel.

I sat up nodding and putting my boxers back on then walked out to the balcony.

I sat on one of the tables cushioned chair while gazing at the city night lights.

From the corner of my eye, I saw Lia get off the bed walking into the bathroom.

I picked up the pack of cigarettes lighting one up then took a drag and a few more till a hand slapped it off my lips before I took another one.

"Eli, what the fuck did I tell you about smoking? Your lungs are gonna be black and I told you I despised smokers. This needs to stop. I know that you're stressed but you're not the only one. I'm hurting too but you don't see me smoking and drinking. We're gonna be fine, I know we are" I don't know what came over me but I started crying my hands covering my face.

"Oh, my poor baby" I heard her say as she sat on my lap burying my head on her towel-clad chest.

She ran her fingers through my hair as we sat while she hummed a lovely tune to calm me down.

Without her noticing, I slowly reached one hand up to the knot holding up her towel pulling it down and latched onto her nipple suckling like a baby.

"Ah!" Lia squeals immediately getting off my lap.

Fixing the towel, I tugged on the hem of it giving her my best puppy dog look before groaning in annoyance.

"Sorry babe, tomorrow is the wedding, I have to stay at Granny's house tonight. To help her look glamorous for her special day. I'll make it up to you" She said planting a quick kiss on my lip rushing back inside the bedroom to get dressed.

I figure I should go take a shower also. By the time I was done Lia was already gone.

Since I didn't have anything else to do this Friday night, I decided to visit my cousin and that thieving son of hers who is still trying to steal my woman with his adorable charms.

I picked up my phone calling Lucia to see if she was home.

"Hi, Ellie" Lucia answered on the second ring with that stupid girly nickname I hated since we were children.

"Can I come over? I'm kind of bored at home," I told her honestly.

"What about Nalia? Oh, tomorrow's the wedding how could I forget that" She said in a realization tone.

"Ok, you can come to the house but don't you dare bully my baby. Understood Ellie?" I laughed telling her I'll leave Landon alone for now.

"I'll see you soon" I cut off the call going to my closet to get dressed.

That's all little Landon and I do argue to no end until his Mum or Dad threaten me to stop "bullying" that little stinker. Twerp

The next day...

My parents along with Logan arrived at the airport and went straight to the reception since they already missed the wedding ceremony.

My parents, my cousin and her family, Logan, uncle Eric's parents Mr. and Mrs. Smith along with his 3 siblings and their children, arrived two days before.

The wedding was relatively small only about 80 people attended, a few important employees and board members of ChenSheng were invited.

"Nalia, my dear, how are you?" Mum asked affectionately after hugging Lia.

"I'm fine, Anne, what about you?" She asked my mum politely.

"Everything is perfect, I'm just waiting on Emmanuel to finish using the loo" My mum replied with an eye roll at the end of her sentence.

Lia and my mother's laughter fill my ears until mum focused her attention on me.

"Elijah, have you packed up your belongings? We're leaving together tomorrow night" Mum announced.

I look at her in shock "What! I thought I had one more week to stay?" I asked her waiting for an answer.

I unknowingly squeezed Lia's hand tighter than I intended.

"Well son, you thought wrong. The board of directors requested for your succession ceremony to proceed as quickly as possible." Dad said out of nowhere wrapping his arm around my mother.

Lia untangles her hand from mine
"I'll leave you guys to continue," She said with a tight-lipped smile turning her direction to the exit.

"This discussion isn't over," I told my dad steely glaring at both of them.

I turned to where the exit was running after Lia.

I saw her walking into the ladies restroom.

I leaned my back in the wall and waited for her to come back out.

Minutes passed, Lia walked back out sniffling and her eyes red and slightly puffy.

"I'm sorry, I didn't know," I told her wiping the small fallen tear on her cheek.

"It's all for the best" She responds dejectedly avoiding my eyes.

Turning in her heels to walk away I held hand to stop her.

"Babe, we have to talk about us some time" I argued following behind her.

Lia turned around to face me while rubbing her temple with her right hand.

"Eli , you chose the wrong time to pick a fight. It's my Granny and your Godfather's wedding day! Can we please talk about this after please?" I saw the stressed look in her eyes guilt came washing over me.

I shut my mouth knowing that I did not consider her feelings.

"I'm sorry, forgive me" I said apologetically pulling her into my chest.

"It's alright" That was her muffled response.

"Come, let's go back inside, I'm sure they're all wondering where we are" I told her pulling back from our embrace and held her dainty wrist as we walked back inside the celebration hall.

As soon as we made it back to the VIP guest tables for family and close friends, my Dad sent me a sad smile before looking away and giving my Mum his undivided attention.

Lia removed her wrist from my hand going towards the stage.

Everyone focused on Lia who stood on the mini stage tapping on the microphone.

'Damn, she's beautiful' I said to myself grinning widely at the thought of that woman belonging to me and only me.

"Is everyone enjoying themselves?" Loud yeses bounced off the walls in the hall.

"I'm very glad, it's now time for the groom and bride to cut the cake!" Lia announced excitedly.

Soon some of the servers brought in a huge cream-colored cake with a lot of intricate designs and detailing paired with white roses around the top.

It was a simple looking cake yet very elegant.

Uncle Eric stood up holding his hand out for his new bride on cue the Dj starts playing All My Life," by K-Ci and JoJo.

All the guests followed the new married couple to where the cake was mounted taking videos and complimenting the couple on how lovely they looked together.

Uncle Eric fed Michelle a small piece when it was Michelle's turn she smushed my godfather's face with cake making everyone laugh at the display.

I took out my handkerchief handing it to Michelle, so she could wipe the icing off his face.

After the cake eating, Lia announced for the guests to dance till they dropped because the couple had to go change their clothes.

The end of the reception is nearing.
Lia came back and sat on her seat to my right holding my hand muttering later with a squeeze.

I nod my head in understanding deciding to make the best out of what little time we had left.

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