As we descend the stairs with me in front of Michael, all eyes was on us even Mr Perry, but he was smiling. I can tell they know what we did. The bodyguards were just standing at the door like statues. The workers are doing their usual thing. I haven't seen the kids.

Oh my gosh uncle Nathan is also down there sitting on the couch. I feel so embarrassed. He's waiting and I was upstairs having sex and I'm sure he knows it. Worst part? He looks exactly like my dad. Ugh!

Soon we reached where Mr Perry and uncle Nathan was sitting. They're now standing, but Mr Perry was the only one smiling at us. I'm sure that smile is not a normal welcome smile. Uncle only had a simple expression, probably doesn't want me to feel too edgy, but I already am because I'm sure he knew what happened upstairs.

I realized that we're the only ones standing here. Everyone else are far from us glancing every now and again.

Guess who I spotted?

"Akeilia my dear". Nicolas said and embraced me. He looks a little older now but not much different. His facial hair are growing back.

"Hi Nick". I embraced him too.

"My favourite Niece. How are you feeling?" Uncle N said and embraced me as soon as I pulled away from Nick. He had grown a bit older too, but that's it. Both he and Nick are still slim with strong arms. I say strong arms because I can see it. It doesn't look as if its bursting their shirt like Michael's, but its visible. Seem as if they're still working out. They're supposed to be in their fifties soon sixty..I think. I'm not sure.

"I'm ok now. I guess".

"Come on, both of you sit. we have some serious business to discuss". Uncle said and Nick nodded in agreement.

We both sit beside each other and they sit opposite of us.

"Did anything come up?" Michael asked.

"No not yet but we're still working on it". Nick replied.

"These people almost killed us, mostly Akeilia. We need to find them. Somebody must have seen them or something". Nick and uncle N looked at the side my wound is with despair.

"They were able to do that Michael because you disobeyed me. I told you multiply times to allow as many bodyguards with you wherever you go, but you wouldn't listen. You think that you can protect yourself but you can't. Your my son for Christ sakes. People are gonna want to kidnap you or want you dead. If you knew that you were gonna bring Akeilia here, why risk it by yourself?"

I slowly look at Michael. He doesn't look angry, but regretful.

"I wasn't planning to father or I would've. It just...happened". He said then look at me. I love him so much.

"If she'd died is that what you'd say?"

"Can't you drop it now?"

"I only want you to get what I'm saying. You can't be this careless. Akeilia is Daniel's only daughter and she hadn't even bare a child yet. She's the only living memory of him. I trusted you to protect her". Protect me?

"It won't happen again. I can promise you that". Michael replied.

"I really hope so. I really do".

"If something like this happen again on your cost Michael...I'm gonna have to let her leave the country and have her protected there". What? I look at uncle N.

"You can't do that". I told him frowning.

"It. will not. happen. again". Michael repeated trying to make himself clear.

"Good". They both said in unison.

I continued to glare at uncle N.

"I have to do what's best for you Akeilia. Even if I have to force you. You'll have no choice. You won't have to worry about your company".

"What? I know what's best for me". I said lowly through gritted teeth not wanting anyone to hear me shout because I'm freaking angry. How dare he'd sent me away without my permission? Mostly away from Michael.

"Dying is what's best?"

"Nathan just-".

"If its with Michael fine by me". I cut off Nick and said pointing at myself. Nick and Michael look at me. They just keep gazing as if they were shocked at my words. Even uncle N looks shocked.

I put my face in my palms and sigh.

"What do we have here". I looked up to see Eva walking towards us. I removed my hands and rest them on both sides. Nicolas stand and began to walk towards her while Uncle N watches with a smile.

"I've missed you honey". Nicolas said.

"Oh you weren't gone for long". Eva playfully fanned her hand twice at him same time. They pecked each others lips and embraced each other. They seem to really love each other till this day. I hope Michael and I would live that long and loving.

My heart raced after I feel Michael huge hand on mine. I lift my hand then he shoved his underneath it, then we both gripped each others hands.

I love you too Michael.

"I never knew you two were so...involved". I looked at Uncle N and released Michael hand and he removed his. I couldn't blame him for thinking the way he is. Its my fault for getting involved with so many men over the years and I didn't stay with any for too long. So he must have thought that with Michael its the same thing. No, Michael is the one I love. He makes me feel comfortable. He cares about me and he'll put his life on the line for me. Its not like he hadn't done it already. If it wasn't for him. I probably wouldn't be here. No..I wouldn't be here. I'll never forget what he did for me. Never.

"Things are different now uncle N". I said smiling at Michael who's looking at me with passion in his eyes.

"That's great child. I can also see that". I look at him and he's smiling.

"Listen I wanna say this before Eva and Nicolas finished talking. He doesn't want her involved. Michael, stop being stubborn. Your gonna need plenty bodyguards wherever the both of you are going. The people who shot at you seems to be watching you. Otherwise, how would they've known that you weren't protected".

"It seems like the person who arranged it wasn't there, because I told no one where I was going. So those people must have got the information on where to go. Whoever it was would've known where I was going based on the direction I drove".

"Exactly". Uncle N agreed. Eva and Nick started walking towards us.

"Just do as we say ok". Michael nodded.

"Congrats on your tenth success son". Michael stand and allowed Eva to hug him.

"Its eleventh madre".

"Oh whatever". They pulled away.

"We have decorations to make. Come on Akeilia. Let's go online and see what we like". She stretched her hand. I look at Michael who's smiling down at me.

"Oh don't tell me you need permission from my son first". I look at her and stand.

"Oh no its not that. Its-".

"Oh cara don't explain anything. Just lets go". She gently tugged my hand. She seems really proud of Michael.

"We have an important meeting about half an hour from now. We're gonna have to travel by air". Nick said.

"I don't think it'll be for long". Uncle N added.

"We'll be back". Nick said and Eva nodded. Uncle N and Nick walked off.

Michael walked up to me and kissed my forehead. I glanced to see if Sara saw it, but unfortunately she wasn't looking. She's just standing and talking to Debra.

"I'll be back".

"Be careful". I said and he nod and walked off. I turned to look at him walking away. I'll always want him to be by my side. I don't wanna lose him.

"Don't worry he's not gone for the rest of his life. He'll be back". Eva chuckled.

I turned and look at Eva with glassy eyes.

"Oh dear....come on. Let's go to my room". She gently pulled my hand and I step off.

"I don't need to ask if you love my son, because I see it". Better to talk to her right?

"Yes...yes I do and I just....hate to see him leave and I'm not sure if I'm gonna get use to it".

"Oh you will. In time you will".

"Was it like that with you too?" I look at her.

"Yes. Whenever he said (I have to go) it ached my heart". She chuckle and I smile and wiped my eyes. I feel stupid.

"I really love him".

"Have you told him that?"

"I have". I also showed him.

"Good then".

I remembered something and curiosity filled me.

We ascended the stairs.

"Are Debra and Sara friends?"

"Yes yes. They've been friends from diaper days". When I glanced at her and she wasn't looking, Debra was talking to her and she was facing me. Did the both of them planned to humiliate me at the dining table yesturday?

"Why did you ask cara". Sara might have not said anything at that time, but she probably didn't because she wanted me to continue believing her piece of sh*t story. Oh that b*tch! She have it coming! She really do!

"Akeilia".

"Yes...um what were you saying?" She stopped and so did I.

"Look young miss. This is the second time we're climbing these stairs and you went somewhere else. Are you scared of heights? Or is it something with the stairs? What's wrong with you? You can talk to me Akeilia. I may not be your mother but I am a mother. I may be a stranger to you but your no stranger to me, so get comfy". She said looking into both of my eyes.

She frowned.

"Did Sara or Debra said anything to you?" She seriously asked. I sigh.

"Not really, I was only thinking about what Debra said to me at the table yesturday". Her expression soften. Half of the story seems enough.

"Don't worry about her. I talked to her already, so she knows her boundary".

"I hope she does". I replied and we continued our walk.

"Ok now about the decorations-".

"Something- oh sorry about that continue".

"No its fine. Say what you were going to". I hesitated because I feel nervous. Not because of Eva, but what I'm about to say.

"Um...I'd...um-".

"Spit it out dear". She said smiling.

"I'd like to do something really special for Michael at his party". A big grin formed on her face and that showed a few wrinkles, but despite that she's still a beauty.

"Is it a surprise?" I nodded feeling shy.

"Tell me about it". I started to smile too.

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