Nathan POV:

"It's beautiful like you." I whispered into Mia's ear. "What do you want?" Her tone was cold, not like the Mia I remember who was so warm. "Just making bids like you." She rolled her eyes and started walking away. "Mia, wait." I wrapped my hand around her wrist pulling her back. "What do you want Nathan?" She barely got the words out with just a whisper. "I just wanted to say hi, and see how you are doing. It's been a long time." She scoffed. "I'm great, now can you let me go?" She looked down at my hand still holding her wrist.

I should let her go, but seeing her after all these years brought a light back inside me. "Mia, it's been years. Can't we just talk like civil adults?" She pulled her wrist out of my hand. "There's really nothing to talk about Nathan. Now if you'll excuse me." She was about to walk away when I said "Just as stubborn as always." She quickly turned around. "Excuse me? Stubborn? Are you serious?" I couldn't help but laugh. "What is so funny?" She said with her hands on her hips. "I was wrong, you still are the same." I came over closer and then whispered into her ear "I've missed you Mia. You're even more beautiful then ever." She pulled away and glared. "Good bye Nathan!" I raised my glass at her "till we meet again babe!"

I decided to bid on that necklace that Mia was eyeing. I don't know why, but I wanted it for her. I looked down to see her bid, figuring she could never win it and I was shocked to see her bid 750k. Where the hell did she get that kind of money? I never hear about her in the media and this is the first time I've seen her at an event. Does she have some kind of sugar daddy or something now. I didn't see a ring on her finger. Before I could finish my thoughts. I felt an arm placed on my chest.

"Yes Bianca?" She smiled at me. "I'm getting bored babe." She pouted like a child. "I told you not to call me babe!" I snipped at her. "Whatever Nathan, can we go yet?" I shook my head. "This is my mother's event, we can't just leave." Before I could say anything else my parents walked over. "Hello Bianca, don't you look just stunning." She smiled that fake smile. "Hello Mrs. Williams. This event is amazing. I was just talking to Nathan about what an extraordinary job you did." My mom bought right into it. "Oh thank you sweetie, and I already told you just call me Lois or Mom." My head popped up. "Mom!" She just chuckled. "What sweetie, she'll be calling me mom one day anyway. You two are perfect for each other."

I looked over at my dad who was looking away not saying a word. He's been so different towards me since the issue in college with Mia. I don't understand since I did what he asked. "Nathan, let's get a drink and let the ladies talk." I was relieved. Before I walked away Bianca wrapped her claws on my arms. "Don't be too long babe." I gritted my teeth. I hate when she calls me babe. Only Mia called me babe and I won't let anyone else call me that. I pulled my arm away and didn't even give her a second glance.

My dad and I ordered our drinks. "Son, what's going on with you and Bianca?" I was confused. "Nothing, I only brought her cause mom begged me to, since it was her event I felt bad to say no." He shook his head. "This isn't the first time you brought her to an event." He said a matter factly. "Like I said, it's only because of mom. There's nothing going on between Bianca and I." He sighed. "Well, that's not what your mother thinks. You're a grown man, if you don't want that girl, cut her loose now before you make a stupid mistake and get stuck with her!" I was surprised by his statement and the cold tone.

I took a sip of my drink and then spotted Mia. She was on the dance floor. She looked so elegant and she was laughing like she was having the time of her life. Who was she with. "Son! Did you hear me?" I shook my head. "Sorry, what were you saying?" He looked over to where I was staring and almost choked on his drink. "What is she doing here? Does your mother know?" I shrugged my shoulders. "Couldn't answer that."

David and I were dancing and I couldn't help but laugh. He was trying to sing to Frank Sinatra and it was hysterical. He was spinning me around singing while I just laughed. Suddenly we stopped and some guy asked to dance with me. David looked at me and raised an eyebrow but I just nodded.

This guy was very handsome. He had to be at least 6'3" and he had a wide build. You could tell he was muscular under his tux. He had dark brown hair and dark brown eyes with a sharp jaw line. "I couldn't help but be jealous?" That brought me out of my thoughts. "Excuse me?" He chuckled. "I was watching you and you seem to be having a better time then anyone at this event." I couldn't help but blush, "well, maybe that was because of my company." He pouted, "Are you trying to say I'm not as much fun?" I looked away but couldn't hide my smile. "See there's that smile I wanted to see."

We danced and talked for a bit, his name is Benjamin but everyone calls him Benny. He lives here in Manhattan. Our conversation was cut off when they announced they would be telling us the silent auction winners. Benny walked me to my table. "It was a pleasure meeting you Mia, maybe we could meet again?" He looked hopeful. "Sure, I'd like that. I grabbed my Business card and gave it to him. He looked down "till we meet again Miss Constantine." I blushed as I looked over at David who looked even happier then me.

"What?" I asked "nothing Ms. Constantine." He mimicked which made me swat his shoulder. I was sad I didn't win the necklace I liked but I did win a 4night getaway in the Hamptons. David was happy about that. "Let's go for Labor Day! Please...please?" He gave me his puppy dog eyes. "Okay, Fine! I'll talk to my boss. It'll be good anyway. Ethan loves the beach."

David tapped my knee and I looked up at him. "Think you made your ex jealous." I looked across the table to see Nathan and he looked like he was fuming. "What crawled up his ass and died?" David laughed. "He's been like that since you and Benny were dancing." I gasped but regained composure. "Shut up." David started laughing harder which made me laugh. I swear his laugh is contagious. I stopped laughing when Nathan tapped my shoulders.

"Yes?" I asked a bit confused. "Can I have this dance?" I was about to say no when David chummed in. "She would love to." I glared at David who just had a wicked smirk on his face. I placed my hand in Nathan's and he lead me to the dance floor. I noticed people staring but ignore it. "So Mia, how do you know Benjamin?" I was shocked. "You mean Benny?" His grip around my waist tightened. "We just met." He growled, like actually growled. "And do you give every man you just meet your number?" I was taken back. "Excuse me? That's none of your damn business." He suddenly dipped me and my breath got caught in my throat. "It is my business. You're mine. You always have been and you always will be."

That was the last straw. "No, the day you dumped me is the day I stopped being yours." He pulled me back towards him and was about to say something when I heard a screechy voice. "Babe, I want to dance." I looked over at the Barbie doll. Why am I not shocked. She was a tiny little thing with bleach blonde hair that was way too big and caked on makeup. I looked up at Nathan with a smirk. "I was about to leave anyway." I was about to walk away when Nathan stopped me. "Our conversation is not done!" He whisper yelled. "You should get back to your babe, Nathan."

"Hey you okay Babygirl?" I smiled "just peachy". David shook his head. "Should I go beat Nathan up? You know I will!" I couldn't help but laugh. "Thanks for the offer, but I'm fine." I glanced over at the dance floor and saw Nathan and the Barbie dancing. She was looking at him all dreamy eyed but Nathan has his eyes on me. What is wrong with this guy. It's been six years since he dumped me and now he's acting like I'm his. He had his chance, but he chose to walk away from me and my son.

David and I mingled with a few more people, more business talk. My boss has been trying to land an account with AM enterprise and I feel confident that we will close that deal after the discussion I had with the CEO. I know Alex will be happy about that. I felt like I did enough at this event. I looked at my watch and it was already 1am. I'm ready to go home and get to bed.

As David and I were walking out I ran into Benny. "Just couldn't stay away?" I was surprised by his statement. "Don't you wish Benny?" I walked over to him and placed a kiss on his cheek. "Try not to dream about me Benny." I loved seeing his surprised look. I couldn't help but smirk. With that I got into the limo and David followed.

Just as David was closing the door something or someone stopped it. "Mia, we need to talk." The stern voice was none other than Nathan. I groaned. "Nathan, it's one in the morning and I'm tired." He glared at me. "Then meet me tomorrow!" He stated not asked. "I have plans tomorrow." I said. "With Benny?" David was looking back and forth debating to jump in. "No, with Ethan actually." He growled. "Who the fuck is Ethan?!" "A very important person in my life". "Oh Really, then why wasn't he here with you?" Think of something, think, think. "He had another obligation that he couldn't get out of." Yes! I high fived myself in my mind. "Then reschedule tomorrow." God he's annoying. "I can't! It's important. Nathan, just go home already!"

He looked defeated. "Fine, but this isn't over Mia. We need to talk!" With that he slammed the limo door. David looked over at me, "well that was quite intense." I glared at him. "Thanks for your help." I said sarcastically. "Hey, you seemed to handle yourself just fine. Besides, you're the big shot business woman."