I've been introduced to too many of Alicia's and Mathew's friends. She talks about me to everyone as if I am her daughter.

We have been here for over an hour.

This is by far the fanciest event I have ever attended. The only other fancy event I can compare this to is church.

A part of me wishes that he was here though.

I look at the way that Matthew stares at Alicia. I wonder if Kye has ever stared at me the same way.

I don't want to invest in something to end up brokenhearted, but involuntarily my heart is invested. The scary thing is no matter how hard I try to deny it, I don't think my heart belongs to me anymore.

I sit down among these filthy rich people in a dress created by a designer who's name I can't pronounce, and the only fucking thing on my mind is the same thing that has been weighing on my mind these past 5 plus weeks.

I shake my head. Why do I fight him so much?

"Thinking about him."

Alicia says as more of a statement than question.

I have been caught.

I blush and turn my face so she can't see me.

I feel as she gets up from the seat next to me.

I turn and see her walking with Mathew on to the dance floor, leaving me at the table by myself.

"Forever alone."

I mumble to myself.

I then see someone take Alicia's seat and I am disappointed to see it is not Kye.

Wow I am pathetic.

"Why is a sweet lady like you all by herself?"

The well dressed man asks.

"Who says I am sweet?"

I respond gulping down my wine.

This is going to be a long night.

He laughs way too much. I was not even that funny.

"A sweetheart with humor. I can dig that."

He states and I don't know if it's cause I'm just irritated by him or disappointed that he's not Kye- no it's both.

I just have no tolerance for the small talk.

"Dig with what? You got a shovel in your back pocket?"

I say dully while downing Alicia's untouched wine and then Mathew's.

"You are so funny I like that quality about you. I am Eric, you are?"

Trying to figure out what you want.

"Nice to meet you Eric. Excuse me."

I stand up and grab my gold clutch.

I take another cup of whine from the table and walk away from the table with it in my hand.

I know I am being rude but... Yeah I got nothing. I was rude.

I walk to the balcony and take out my phone from my purse.

I close my eyes contemplating on if I should call Kye.

I think back to the excitement that was in my son's eyes when he talked about us getting married and I just am so surprised. However what if I take things seriously with Kye and it ends up bad. It would break my poor child's heart.

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KYE POV

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Mom told me it was time that I see Laila and the kids. I'm happy to. I've missed them all so much. I've missed waking up and eating breakfast with my son as he talks non stop about school. I miss the good morning kisses my daughter would give me. I miss my Laila.

Mom knows that I stayed in New York with Dad while she was up in Texas. Last conversation I had with him I charged him into the wall and can't forgive myself for that. While Lai and I's relationship was being worked on so was mine and my father.

I'm glad we did this because I got closer with Dad and got to explain everything to him.

Mom gave me a white tux to wear for the event that she is bringing Laila too. I changed at the place I bought Laila and the kids.

I'm late because I got lost on the way.

When I walk in the ball, I am already ready to go home. I hate these functions. I'm always bored. It's is a whole bunch of pretentious people who just want to show off.

I just want to see my Lai.

I walk all around the venue and see mom and dad dancing. They look so happy. It's amazing mom has been able to forgive and accept my father with his bullshit.

I walk towards them and hug them.

"You look so handsome."

My mom says smiling so largely.

"Thank you. Where's Laila?"

I ask getting straight to the point.

Dad chuckles and points towards the direction of the balcony.

"Thanks."

I state while walking away.

I walk towards the direction and am stunned when I set eyes on her.

She is deep in thought so she does not notice me.

I take advantage of that and scan her with my eyes.

She is in a beautiful mustard yellow dress that falls off her shoulders. She's wearing the choker I gave her with beautiful dangling diamond earrings. Her dress has a risky thigh high split but as toned as her legs are, I can't look away from her perky breast.

I don't even realize that I am walking over to her until she turns and faces me.

She gasps and surprises me with her big face splitting smile.

Her face is so beautiful and her beautiful hair is pinned showing her beauty of her face.

She walks over to me and hugs me. I return the gesture grateful for her response from seeing me.

I close my eyes and relish her smell, and how she perfectly fits in my embrace. After a few minutes I let go and can't stop my self from cupping her beautifully maked up face.

She blushes looking at me.

"I missed you so much."

She responds and I am so happy that she felt the same way.

I was so scared she'd reject me and did not want anything to do with me.

"Laila. Please let me kiss you."

I whisper inching my face towards hers before she can respond.

I just need to taste her lips. I've missed them so much.

I'm grateful when she kisses me back passionately. I wrap my arms around her and pull away before I mess up her make up.

Her face is red and I can't help but smile.

I grab her hand and walk with her to the dance floor.

Lai POV

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"May I have this dance?"

He asks me and I feel butterflies in my stomach.

I nod because I do not trust my voice to say anything else.

I've never slow danced with Kye before.

I feel all eyes on us.

He looks so handsome. I have missed him so much.

The music is slow and beautiful.

I rest my arms around Kye's neck and sway with him. I look into his eyes as he looks into mine, and I am wondering if I am doing the right thing.

"Stop fighting it."

Kye states and I look down.

He kisses my forehead making me blush.

"I'm happy to hear that you missed me"

He states and I can't speak.

I'm just so happy that he is here.