Cris' POV

I woke up to a pair of beautiful, brown eyes staring at me. I can definitely get used to seeing her waking up next to me. I know she still has amnesia but hearing her say those three words 'I love you' last night brought butterflies in my stomach. I can't wait for the day when she really says those words to me.

"Good morning, Cris. Wow, you are even more attractive up close," she tells me as she starts twirling my hair with her fingers and caressing my cheeks.

Kamea's touch sends shivers down my spine. At any other time, I would cater to her physical needs. But, I am a gentleman. And plus, she has Amnesia, and I don't want to scare her away or be broken in two by her father.

"So, what is life like for Mr. Cris? So far, I know you don't have a girlfriend. And you have two adorable kids. You are too attractive to be single." The last part she said seductively.

"Calm down, boy. Now is not the time for sexual urges."

"I recently broke up with my girlfriend. I discovered that she not only cheated on me, but she raised her hands to my kids. And, she asked them why they looked like they had a tan."

"Who says that to children?!" Kamea snapped.

"Día and Rocco's mom was African-American. She was about your height, had beautiful brown eyes, and her skin was silky smooth - like chocolate. I loved her so much. My parents raised my siblings and me to respect and love everyone, regardless of race. At the time, we were both 21 years old. When she told me she was pregnant, and we found out she was carrying twins, I was ecstatic. I had planned on proposing to her after Día and Rocco were born. But, she passed away shortly after Rocco was born." I got off the bed and grabbed a picture from the living room. I showed Kamea the picture.

"Her name was Alicia."

"I'm sorry to hear that she passed. She was beautiful, and so are your kids. Well, someone as attractive as you will find that special one who will not only love you but also love your children."

"I already have. She just hasn't opened her heart to let me in. I will wait forever for you, Kamea, if I have to." I smiled and proclaimed quietly.

"Well, she is one lucky gal."

Kamea's POV

"I hope I am that lucky gal. He is not only hot but sweet, loving, and protective, and his children are just adorable."

Cris's POV

At this point, we were both staring into each other's eyes. It seemed like an eternity. But in reality, it was only a few minutes.

I snapped out of my trance, saying, "Speaking of my children, I need to get them ready for school. And then get myself ready for work. Would you like me to take you to the kitchen? Then, I will make you and the kids' breakfast."

"I would love to."

I went to the other side of the bed, picked her up, and carried her to the kitchen. She kissed me on my cheek and said, "Thank you." Kamea rested her head on my chest.

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After Día and Rocco were dressed, they headed downstairs. I went to get myself ready and then headed downstairs. It is my first day back since Kamea's accident. By the time I made it to the kitchen, I had admired the scene that was before me. "Look at my future. I don't see my life without her in it."

"Día and Rocco, what would you like for breakfast this morning?"

They said in unison, "We want cereal, daddy." I did just as Kamea said regarding cereal. I was able to find low to no-sugar cereals with whole grains. Surprisingly, they ate it without question.

"And, what would you like, sweetheart?" I asked my future wife.

"I will take a bowl of oatmeal with blueberries and strawberries if you have it, please?"

"One bowl of oatmeal with fruit coming up. I'll fix myself the same thing."

"Do you guys go to school?" Kamea asks with a wide smile on her face.

"Día and Rocco, what grade are you in?"

"We are in pre-kindergarten, Ms. Kam," they replied.

"I'm not sure what grade that is. Sorry."

I know that is because of her amnesia. "It's okay." I hope Kamea's amnesia is not permanent.

"Daddy, can we draw Ms. Kam another picture?"

"After Nonna picks you up from school later, okay?"

"Hmm, you are not only attractive but can cook too? I could definitely get used to this."

"The day nurse should be arriving shortly. She knows what you can and can't eat. I also created a list of medications, along with when to give you your insulin shot and your asthma inhaler, just in case you may need them. I should be home this evening around 5 pm."

"You did all of that for me?"

"Of course I did. We are really good friends."

"For now," I muttered quietly.

"Okay good friend, what will I do about clothes?"

"Shoot. I'll call your mom for keys to your house, and I'll pack some for you. Also, your sister drove your Range Rover to my house. So, it is parked outside."

I heard a knock on the door and went to answer it. I checked through the peephole first and noticed it was the nurse. And the first impression I got was not a good one. So, I opened the door and let her in. Her uniform was tight, and she had her chest exposed-strike 1.

I introduced her to Kamea. The look on the nurse's face was surprising. She must have thought she was coming over for me-strike 2.

I also gave her the instructions I created and Kamea's asthma inhaler. Additionally, I gave her a list and pictures of people who only needed to enter my house. When I looked up from the additional instructions I was reading, she started giving me flirtatious looks that started pissing me off-strike 3.

So, I set her straight as to why she is here. "Listen, I am only going to say this to you once. Your job in my house is to take care of my good friend here. So, your attempt to flirt with me is unprofessional, understand?"

"Yes, sir."

Día and Rocco came running back into the room with their school bags. Before we left, I kissed Kamea on her cheek, "See you later, sweetheart."

After winking at Kamea, I scowled at the nurse and left the house with the twins.

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Narrator's POV

Little did Cris know that someone was parked outside of his gated mansion.

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Candi's POV

"I see Cris has little Ms. Steal Your Man staying at his house. I should have her tires slashed on that truck of hers. I need to find a way to get in his house and make her pay."

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Cris's POV

It felt good getting back to work after almost a month. But I wanted to be there for Kamea after her accident. So, I got out of my Escalade and went inside the office. I greeted everyone with a wave and asked my secretary to follow me into my office for an update.

She told me that I have meetings scheduled for the upcoming week. And she gave me the wine sales report for the month. It showed an increase in wine sales for the month, which was excellent.

After my secretary gave me the update, I called the agency where the nurse came from about her behavior towards me. Then, I called Mama Jayde.

"Mama Jayde, can you meet me at Kamea's home? I'm going to pack some of Kamea's clothes for her."

"Of course, son-in-law. And Kalani and I just want to thank you again for caring for Kamea. What time should I be there?"

"You're welcome. I'm leaving my office at 4 pm so that I can get there by 4:30 pm."

"I will be there, son-in-law. See you later."

She has been calling me that over the past few weeks. I absolutely love it.

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I was so busy that when I looked up at the clock, it was 4 pm. "Shoot, let me get out of here." So, I turned off my computer, said goodbye to everyone and pulled off, and drove to Kamea's house.

I made it there at exactly 4:30 pm. Mama Jayde was already there. "Here is a key to the house," Mama Jayde said.

"Thanks." And then, we made our way into the house. There was a blood stain from when Kamea was pushed down the steps. So, we made our way upstairs to her room.

"Cris, I will look for her suitcase. You start picking outfits. Kami likes to wear sweatpants, yoga pants, tank tops, jeans, and sports bras around the house. Take a few dresses, skirts and dress tops. Don't forget her robe."

"Got it."

"How will I contain myself with her in a sports bra and yoga pants?" I gulped, just picturing her. "Oh my goodness, she already has a curvaceous body."

"What are you daydreaming about? I found some luggage to pack her clothes. I'll start putting them in. And don't forget to pack panties and bras too."

"Have mercy." My testosterone levels were already at a high peak. I walked slowly to her dresser. I started at the bottom and worked my way up top. I don't know why I am so nervous.

"Now, I know Mr. Cris is not nervous. Let me guess - you were daydreaming about seeing her naked and having sex with my daughter."

She saw right through me.

"Just think, when you are married, you are going to see all of her. So, get used to it now. And I have seen some of the lingerie Kami has bought. My baby girl is stacked in all the right places."

"You're right." When I opened that drawer, my mouth dropped. Lace bras, lace panties, etc. Yeah, why all of a sudden am I shy? I wasn't shy with Alicia. And, dare I say, Candi? So, why now?

I put enough clothes on the bed for Mama Jayde to pack. "Man, I am going to need a cold shower as soon as I get home."

We packed at least three suitcases of clothes that Kamea may need. If she needs more, I will take her shopping. "Let's get these suitcases downstairs and head over to my house."

Just as we made it downstairs, my phone rang. It was my mother, so I answered.

"Mom, what's up? Are the twins behaving?"

"Cris, it is not Día and Rocco that is the problem. The problem is the nurse."

When my mom said that, I was livid. So, I asked her, "What did she do?"

"Just get here and fast!"

"Mama Jayde and I are on our way!"

"We have to go now! Something happened at my house!"

"I am right behind you."

We grabbed the bags, ran out of the house, locked the doors, and ran to our vehicles.

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Reed's POV

"I thought they would never leave."

Now, let me get what I came for. I walked over to Kam's dresser. What I wanted was in her top drawer - a pair of her panties and a bra. Kam was by no means fat. She was thick in all the right places. Plus, she exercises quite often.

Her boobs were - wow. Look at these negligees. I wanted to be the first one, but she didn't give it to me.

"I was supposed to be your first, Kam. Not Cris. Not anyone else. I have to find her to fix this - I have to take what is mine."

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Cris's POV

We drove as fast as we could to my house. To say I was angry was an understatement. I am beyond livid! As we pulled up to my house, I saw that an ambulance was there.

"Please do not let her be dead! Please do not let her be dead!"

Mama Jayde pulled up right behind me, and we both ran into the house.

"What happened to Kamea?! Where is she?!"

"When I brought Día and Rocco home from school, Kamea was sitting in the wheelchair we got for her. The kids tapped her to say hi, but she was not responding. So, I called 444 for the ambulance," my mom said while in tears.

"Where is that nurse?!"

"When we got in the house, she was nowhere to be found."

The paramedics finally spoke. "It seems as though the young lady did not have her insulin shot for her Diabetes. Her blood sugar was really high. And her breathing was short. We gave Ms. Palu her insulin shot, and her breathing was much better than when we arrived. She is now resting in the bedroom on this floor."

"We chose a day nurse for her because of her broken arm and leg."

"It seems as though the nurse you hired purposely didn't give Ms. Paul her insulin."

"Thank you for coming to help my daughter," Mama Jayde said as she went to see Kamea. And the paramedics left as well.

"If I ever find that nurse, she is dead! I am not going to have another nurse set foot in this house!! I will have to work from home. What has Kamea ever done to anyone to deserve what has happened? Reed pushes her down the stairs, and she almost dies. Then this happens? I can't lose her when I haven't even got her yet."

"I already called the agency and the police to press charges," my mom mentions.

"Son-in-law, do you have any ibuprofen? Kami just woke up, but she says she has a terrible headache. And, do you mind if I stay overnight?" Mama Jayde asks.

"Sure. We have additional bedrooms upstairs. My mom will show you. I'll go get the pills for Kamea's headache." So, I went to get the pills and also got a cup of water for her.

When I entered the room to give her the pills and water, I noticed she was crying. I gave her the pills and water, then just hugged her.

"Shssh, don't cry, sweetheart. I will make sure that nurse is found and dealt with. I'm going to fix dinner for Día and Rocco. Then, I will be right back. Have you eaten anything at all?" She nodded no slowly. "I will bring something back for you too."

I walked out of the room and back to the kitchen to fix dinner for everyone. After Dia and Rocco ate dinner, I told them to brush their teeth and get ready for bed. My mom stayed overnight as well. She didn't want to drive back to her home alone.

I cleaned up the dishes in the kitchen and went back to Kamea. She had fallen asleep that quickly. So, I laid on the bed next to her and tried to move her closer to me to cuddle with her. And I turned on the television for a bit.

2 hours later.

I woke up and checked the time. I didn't realize what time it was, so I looked at the clock, "10 pm? I must have been really tired. Let me flip to the local news."

I found the channel that broadcasts the local news. There was a breaking news story about a 3-alarm house fire. "Hmm, I wonder where that is?"

"Ladies and gentlemen, we just received word from a reporter on the scene that there is a 3-alarm house fire occurring at the moment. Let's hope and pray no one was at home at the time of the fire.

"Wait a minute.........." I was so loud that I woke Kamea up. "Sorry, sweetheart."

"That house on fire is yours."

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