I was putting on my shoes for the after party when the curtains part open and David walked in. He kneeled in front of me, pushed my hands away before he began doing the straps of the shoes himself. I'd changed my outfit to a red maxi dress that swept the floor with a no sleeves and a turtle neckline. I had a pale pink flower crown to complete the look and simple red heels to make me look a few inches taller.

"So I have an ego huh?" He asked me and I chuckled.

"I'm sorry it was a joke." I replied.

He leaned up and looked at me so we were at eye level.

"I know. You were great out there. I'm so proud of you." He congratulated and smiled at me.

"Thank you baby." I replied and leaned in to kiss him his face clasped in between my hands.

His hands were on my thighs and soon enough he pulled me up with him and turned around so he was sitting and I was on his lap. We got into a fierce little make out session that had us both breathless and wanting more. When his hands bunched up my dress and starting inching up to my thighs I knew that I had to stop him before we had sex in the middle of the changing rooms surrounded by my staff. I was all for spontaneous sex but I wasn't exactly quiet and I didn't want people hearing my man moaning in pleasure.

"Babe we have to stop." I moaned into his ear.

"No." He breathed and gripped my thighs tighter making me purr.

"Please. We both have to get upstairs for the after party and we're not exactly alone."I replied and pulled his face away from neck so he was looking at me.

His gaze was all dark and dangerous with lust and it took everything in me not to let him have his way with me.

"Later I promise." I assured him and he nodded at me.

He kissed me passionately one more time before we both got up and straightened out our clothes. My make up was smudge free so it was still intact even after David had tried eating my face off. After making sure we were both presentable we walked out my arm wrapped around his.

All my models who had been under the age of eighteen had been taken home after the show by a few chauffeured cars. Everyone else was free to join the party if they wanted to. David led me to the elevator and pressed the rooftop button. Kind of like that night he took me out. Best night ever.

A few minutes later we walked into the well light rooftop where everyone was busy drinking or dancing to the music. It was all smiles and I couldn't help but smile at myself. We stood away from people's gazes and observed for a while knowing when everyone spotted us there would be no break.

"You ready for this?" I asked David.

"Nope but I have you so I'm good." He replied looking at me fondly and I swooned.

What better reply than that? A waiter walked past and I grabbed two glasses of champagne for us. I wasn't going to drink it but people tended to hug you less if you had a drink in hand. David took a sip of his and grimaced. I knew he preferred beer to wine but there was none of that served tonight and besides he had to drive us home afterwards.

"Just smile and be your charming self." I advised him before we stepped forward into the light.

The lead singer of the band playing noticed me and announced our entrance.

"The lady of the night ladies and gentlemen and the lucky man who succeeded in sweeping her off her feet. Let's welcome Anisha and David." He yelled into the microphone and everyone turned to look at us and started clapping.

Was it a wedding afterparty or what? We waved politely before the music started up again and everyone continued to talk amongst themselves. I saw my family walking towards us and my brothers were the first to pull me into a group hug. After them everyone else hugged me and said their congratulations.

"Good job sweetheart." My mom said smiling at me.

"Thanks mom." I replied.

"I'm so proud of you. You did me good kiddo." My grandpa added and I was so happy to see him up and about.

He had been sick for a week but seeing him there assured me that he was doing great.

"Thanks grandpa." I replied and kissed his cheek.

"Hey Anisha can I get the number of that model who was wearing the green dress?"Caleb asked and I slapped his shoulder.

"Caleb! She's sixteen so no you can't have her number. Behave or you are going home." I admonished.

"Sheesh! It was a joke." He said trying to shake it off.

"Yeah whatever just behave." I warned.

"Yes ma'am." He replied and I heard both and Ken and David snicker next to me.

I glared at them and they sobered up. The boys excused themselves and left us probably going to mess around with the models away from me. My mom took grandpa to sit down because even if he was better he was still a little weak and too much exertion wasn't good for him.

I took David's arm again and we went around greeting guests. Most people congratulated me for the nights success and also for my relationship with David. A lot of people promised to make orders and that made me very happy. Good business is what I call it.

"Anisha!" A voice called out behind us and I turned around to face the person.

"Nina!" I replied letting go of David to hug her.

"How've you been its been a while?" She asked.

"Yeah it has. I've been great. You look beautiful." I complimented.

She did look good in a short blue skater dress and black heels.

"As do you baby girl." She replied sincerely.

I saw her gaze behind me and I turned to look at David. I pulled him to me so I could introduce them.

"Nina this is my boyfriend David. David honey this is my friend Nina. She's one of the best movie producers in Kenya. No scratch that Africa." I introduced.

"She's just pulling my leg. But it's nice to meet you David. At least someone managed to bag this old hag. We all thought she'd die alone." She teased and I laughed.

"It's a pleasure to meet you Nina." David replied shaking her hand.

"I'm not old. You're actually two years older than me and for your information not everyone meets their soulmate at fifteen like you did. Where is Andrew by the way? "I asked looking around.

"He's in South Africa. We're about to start shooting another movie. I was in the country and decided to stop by and check out your show. You reconsider my offer yet?"Nina asked and I chuckled.

"What offer?" David asked.

"Nina and her husband have been trying to get me to work for them as their costume designer ever since I began my career but I keep on turning them down including this time." I explained shooting daggers at Nina for bringing it up.

It wasn't that I didn't want to work for them it's just that I hated being away from my family. Shooting movies took about three to six months and that was too long to be away from them.

"It's okay I understand why especially now." She said sending a pointed eye at David. "But my offer is always on the table. After tonight I'm more convinced than ever that you're the best of the best and it would be an honour to work with you. You have my number so call me in case you change your mind."She requested and I nodded even though I knew I'd never call her about that.

"It was nice meeting you David. Take care of my girl here." Nina said.

"I will." David replied.

We hugged before she excused herself and left us standing there.

"South Africa huh?" David teased.

"Tempting but no. I love my work plus my whole family and everyone I love and care about is here in Kenya so no I'm not going anywhere." I replied.

"Good because I'd never let you go." David promised kissing my hair.

I smiled at that and leaned into his warmth. We stood like that for a few minutes without anyone approaching us and it was a welcome break.. Afterwards everyone was called and requested to sit down so that the food could be served. David took my hand and led me to our assigned table. We took our seats and all the waiters came in and served us. We were seated with my family and David's brothers. Ken and Collins were still underage but I trusted Brian and Caleb to take care of them both since they were the older ones. Elena had to go back home and her mom had gone with her. The twins had left with their grandmother too.

There was a lot of talk around the table as we ate and when I looked around it showed me just how far I had come. I had a successful business, I was happy, healthy with an amazing family and I finally had a man to call mine who loved me. My life was complete and I wouldn't have it any other way.

"You okay?" David asked leaning into me when he realized that I had been silent for a while.

"Perfect." I replied with a smile and kissed his cheek to reassure him.

He nodded at me before returning to his conversation with my mom about all the new job opportunities she had found him. He still worked at the bar but my mom had a few interviews lined up for him so hopefully he'd find work with better pay and better working hours. I knew he liked working at the club and I wasn't against it either but I didn't like the night shifts so he was getting a nine to five job that hopefully he would like. I didn't want him miserable so I would be patient until he found a job that he actually liked. His happiness always came first before mine.

Later on we were dancing when David excused himself to go to the bathroom leaving me alone with Kim. He only left because my friends were there with me since he didn't want me to be on my own. I had no idea what he was so worried about. After our last encounter with Derek I hadn't heard from him and he would be a fool to come here and try to start something up. He would be embarrassing himself and his whole family so he better stay away.

"Girl I'm so sorry I didn't tell you about Derek. I just thought it was better off if you didn't know. I know how much hearing about him irks you." Kim apologized.

"It's okay I totally understand. If he keeps his distance we'll be okay." I replied and smiled reassuringly at her.

She nodded at me before glancing away towards the entrance. I looked that way too but didn't see anything out of the ordinary.

"What's wrong? You look to be a bit in shock?" I asked her.

"I just thought I saw.. Never mind. It must be my mind playing tricks on me. I'll go get another drink. You want one?" She asked brushing me off.

I looked at her confused before replying to her " No thanks but you enjoy." I replied watching her walk away quickly towards the bar.

Well that was weird but also none of my business. Realizing that I was alone and David wouldn't like that, I decided to go towards where the bathrooms were and look for him. I greeted a few people I hadn't met yet on the way and exchanged pleasantries. It was great that so many people had been pleased with my work. It meant more work for me which was a very good thing.

Just as I rounded the corner to enter the bathroom I was pulled away from the corridor and into what I could only assume was a cluttered and stuffy storage room because of all the mess. It was dark and I couldn't see anything but I knew there was someone else in there.

"David I already said no to the changing rooms. What makes you think I'll say yes to a messy store." I asked assuming it was David's doing.

Why did he smell different though?

I moved around trying to find a light switch or something but I couldn't feel anything but walls and cleaning supplies. "David" moved behind me and wrapped his hand around my waist pulling me back. That's when I realized I was in deep shit because the person behind me was not David. David arms usually covered my whole stomach but the person behind me was smaller than David.

It's like they realized I had figured it out because the moment I was about to scream they clamped their hand over my mouth. I wiggled around to get out of their hold but they just kept holding me tighter the more I moved.

"Stop it." They hissed into my ear and all body movement stilled when I realized who that voice belonged to.

Derek!

"Yes my delicious cupcake it's me." He said licking my ear and I jerked my face away.

"So I saw your little public announcement about your boy toy David. I didn't like that. I told you you're mine so why are you trying to mess up what we have?" He asked.

He removed his hand from my mouth but was still hovering around ready to clamp back down if I yelled.

"You're delusional if you think I will ever be yours." I replied my voice shaking a little bit because I was scared and had no idea what Derek was capable off.

"You have always underestimated me cupcake. I guess it's time to show you what I'm really capable off. It seems like this David fella is a problem so I am going to get rid of him so you and I can be together."Derek threatened.

"You'll have to kill me first because I'm never leaving David."I replied.

"No one's dying cupcake but you are all mine or at least you will be soon enough and that's a promise." He gritted out and smacked a forced kiss onto my cheek.

I'd had enough of his stupid threats so I brought my heel up, hoping it got his leg before bringing it back down hard. His yell of pain assured me that I had got him. His hold on me loosened so I elbowed him with my free hand and bit the hand that was on my mouth. He completely let me go and I felt around until I found the doorknob, twisted it before walking back into the lit hallway.

I frantically ran away from there my heart beating fast until I ran into someone. I freaked out at first until the familiar scent hit my nose and I clung on for dear life hyperventilating.

"Tiny what's wrong?"David asked me holding me securely in his arms.

"Derek."I whispered out one word and immediately David was whipping out his phone probably calling George.

"Where?"He asked.

"Hallway maintenance room."I answered.

David relayed the information back to George who I could hear barking orders from the other side of the phone.

David led me towards the bathrooms and took a seat on the bench in there. I was grateful for how empty it was. He pulled me into his arms and held me close to him. I was glad that he wasn't leaving me to go after Derek himself.

"You are reporting that fucker. Family friend or not I don't care. You can't keep living like this. I mean look at the guts he had to come here today of all days. What did he say or do to you?" David ranted out clearly very angry but keeping himself composed for my sake.

"He threatened me and told me to break up with you or he's going to get rid of you." I relayed in a quiet voice.

He tightened his arms around me making me feel safe.

"That's never going to happen." He promised and in the midst of all the chaos I smiled to myself. He was in for the long run and that made me so happy.

George came in ten minutes later and started fussing all over me.

"We didn't find him but we'll get him soon enough. You are filing charges against that twat and getting a restraining order." George demanded and I was too tired so I just nodded against Davids chest.

"It's already past midnight. I'm going to take her home. You deal with the rest of the family." David informed George.

"What about my guests?" I asked looking up.

"You are in no state to take care of your guests. I'll have one of your little friends make up an excuse for you. Take her home David." George said with a tone of finality and I knew there was no use arguing with him.

David nodded and George walked out. Suddenly I felt tired and weak like the pressure of the whole day came crashing down on me topped with my run in with Derek. I couldn't take it anymore so I fell into David side completely exhausted.

"It's okay. I've got you." He assured me scooping me up into his arms and leaving the bathroom.

We used the service elevator to avoid being spotted by other guests and soon enough we were in the car with David driving home one of his hands on my thigh. My head was resting against the window my hands on my lap.

What an eventful night? I had been holding back because of the friendship between our families but after tonight Derek was going down.

"I love you." David whispered and he thought I didn't hear him but I did.

"I love you more." I replied and put my hand in his, loving how they fit together.

Nobody was coming between me and David. Not even than messed up busy body Derek. Our love would withstand all.

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