Billie's Pov
The interview went fast more than I expected. Luckily, the applicants that I hired were perfectly good for their assign jobs. But we can't find the best photographer for now. I wonder why there's no single applicant for photography today.? Well, maybe because of the companies standards. Maverick gave me a ride to go home. He opened his car's door in order to give a hand for me to go out. I accepted it and smiled at him. He's every woman's dream. He's smart, kind and gentle. Even though we've been in a relationship for almost 3 years, he never laid a hand on me. He respected me so much which I find adorable on him.
"Uhmn. Billie?"
"Yes?"
"Mind if I have a coffee inside your house?"
"Ofcourse. Let's go?" I smiled at him as I held his hand.
We both entered and when I stepped inside my eyes widen in shocked when I saw petals of roses that scattered on the floor. In the middle, there's a table with candle lights.
"What is it babe? What's the occassion.?" I asked him still not erasing the smile on my face. Maverick walked towards me and held my hand.
"Let's eat first ?" He gestured me to sit on the chair where our table is ready. I let him guided me to sit and he went to his chair across me.
We started to eat our dinner and talked about random stuffs.
"Thank you Billie." He suddenly blurted out. I smiled at him sweetly and held his hand.
"I should be the one who was saying that." It's true because I am more than thankful for having him in my life right now. He was there when I need someone when I was alone and broken. He helped me to move on. And that's why I didn't hesitate to give him a chance when he confessed to me that he likes me.
"No. What I mean is..." I was confused when he stood up and went to my side. My eyes widen when he kneel down.
"I will be more thankful if you will agree to marry me Bil. Will you do me the honor to marry you? Please?" He asked me pleadingly and I was stunned by this. I didn't expect him to propose tonight.
"Bil? Can you say something?" He asked me again. I was snapped back when he called me. I am happy , I know it but why does someone's face suddenly came across my mind. I shook my head and smiled at him before I nod.
"I will marry you." I answered and that's it. We both stood up and we hugged each other. I don't know why but Reign's face suddenly came across my mind before I answered him. But maybe it was nothing. He kissed me on the lips but it was not long. He was so happy and I'm glad that I am the reason. I know he deserve me more than anyone. He bid his goodbye to me. We never slept together because he respect me. I went inside my room and put my pouch on my bed.I don't know why she suddenly across my mind. She's been out of my mind for years. That's what I believed. I already moved on. Yeah, I am definitely sure of that. I'm sure Reign is happy wherever she is right now.
I smiled weakly as I remembered the night when she proposed to me. It was one of the happiest night of my life. But, it was all just good memories of her. I put all my thoughts behind my head and decided to go to sleep.
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Reign's Pov
"This is great. I mean, really great." Mavy said while scanning my photographs.
"I like them all. You never failed to amazed me." He added as he stood up and shake my hand.
"I'm glad you like it." I said as I pulled away my hand and smiled at him.
"So, we're doing business now. Do you have any idea how much it worth to cover up this upcoming events ?" He asked me while fixing his coat.
"I don't have any ideas." I replied directly . Mavy smiled at me and crossed his arms.
"The worth that you will gained for a year , you can have it just by this month because of this event." He stated and I was shocked knowing how big this project is.
"You'll be needed to cover the anniversary of my parents and also the blessing of our new hotel in Texas." Did he just say Texas?
"Oh and by the way, you'll be working with Ms. O'Connell . She's the interior designer and she really have good eyes when it comes to arts. I'm sure she will appreciate your talents and I hope you guys will get along easily." He added. I just nodded my head and we both exited his office.
I wonder why I'm feeling nervous just by thinking who is the person he's pertaining to me. I went to my car and started the engine. I headed my way to one place where I love to visit. As I reached the house, I park my car and went outside.
Before I could reached the door, someone already hug me from behind.
"I missed you Reign." I chuckled when I heard her little voice. I turned around to face my favorite Angel.
"I miss you too bae." I pinched her nose and she giggled. I lifted her up and carry her by my arms. Angel is an orphan and she's my shinning ball. This house is an orphanage where I usually spend my time to ease my mind from all the problems. This place also helped me to heal my broken heart somehow.
When we entered the house, the children noticed me and they ran towards me. Angel squealed along with the other children. They all jumped on top of me and we all laughed because we fell down on the floor.
"I knew it. When these children were hype like this, you are here." We all sat up when my friend Jahseh interfere. They helped me to stood up and I wink at them before they leave me with Jahseh.
"Let me guess? You're stress or did you just fired out from your work?" He asked me while holding his chin as he fakely thinking about something just to tease me or annoy me. I shook my head and chuckled.
"I guess you're wrong." I said and his eyes widen in shocked.
Well, this is the first time I came here without any problems aside of those special events like birthdays of the orphans.
"Spill." He said and we went to the couch.
I told him that I was hired in Hale enterprise. He congratulated me for having my new job which is perfectly fit for my talents. Yes, Jahseh knows my talent about photography since I started to take photographs when I met them. They became my subject and sometimes , my photos went viral but I never intended to let my name known.
"So.? Why don't we celebrate tonight?" He asked me as he opened one can of beer. He lend me to drink it and I accepted.
"Cheers.!" We both said in unison. This is why I love to visit this place. I always feel home. Even though my Dad recovered from his illness, he can't work anymore.
Since nobody wants to trust him and to be partner with our company after we found out that he was part of those illegal transactions years ago. That's when our company fell down and all our clients back out. I tried to regained our company but I haven't enough experience in handling our family business and also handling people. I am too considerate and sensitive that's why I can't take it every time I heard gossips and complains from our employees. So we decided to close our company and left Texas. I raised my family by my own blood and sweats. I feed them and support them but I can't take it everytime my Dad kept blaming me for losing everything he build .
"You're having deep thoughts again buddy?" Jahseh asked me and I nodded.
"Yeah. I just can't stop thinking how to pleased my Dad and make him trust me again." Jahseh tapped my shoulder as I sighed heavily.
"You know what? You're the best for choosing that decision of yours. If I was your dad, I would probably be proud for having a strong and loving daughter just like you. You never leave them Reign. You stayed and sacrificed a lot so stop thinking about your relationship with your dad because I'm sure he will realized it someday." Jahseh comforted me and I smiled.
"I just want him to realize that even though he lost his company and money, he still have his family." I cracked my voice when I said it. I don't want to cry tonight. Jahseh smiled at me and didn't pushed the topic. He knows it will only led me to loneliness. He played some music and soon the children came by and they started to play with us. I'm glad that I celebrated with them. Tomorrow is another day and I'm excited to start my work.
The next day....I'm preparing myself because Mavy invited me for a business dinner tonight. He's still the person I used to know. He's considerate and very professional. I bet the girl who owned his heart is lucky. And me too, because of all the people, it happened to meet my old friend and I'm hoping that this will be the start of something good in my life.I just wear a casual clothes. Dark blue long sleeves and a black tight jeans with white sneakers on my feet. I looked like I'm going to a high school meetings? I shrugged it off and smiled at my reflection in the mirror. I'm just simple and I admit I looked good in any clothes I chose to wear.
I went downstairs and grabbed my car keys. I bid my goodbye to my Mom and also to Dad and what should I expect? He didn't even bother to looked at me. I hopped inside my car and started the engine when suddenly my heart started to pound faster again.
"What is happening to me lately?" I mumbled while driving.
It's weird to felt nervous these days. It was like there's something waiting for me and I'm feeling scared and at the same time excited. With my trembling hands, I continued to drive and texted Mavy that I'm on my way to meet him.
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Billie's Pov
Mavy informed me that we will play golf with his father and I can't say no especially because Mr. hale will be there too. His father is a very fine man but mysterious. I know how much he loves Mavy because he was their only child and that's why they were expecting a lot from me and also, they don't want me to hurt their son. Ofcourse I'll never do that.
We're already started playing. Well, let me rephrase, I am playing. Mavy and Mr. Hale was currently talking about the newly hired photographer. Oh about that, he already informed me that he finally found someone who have the potentials and real talent in photography. By the way he described the person, I can say he was admiring that particular new guy.
"How can you be so sure about this son?" Mr. Hale asked Mavy. I swing the bat and the golf ball fly from a far away from me. I put another golf ball and place it right in front of me.
"Yes Dad. I'm sure and I'm confident that this one will filled our standards."
"Hmn. Really? That's surprising." I don't want to eavesdrop on their conversation though I'm also curious who is that person and even Mavy is confident that he found the right one.
"You will never believe this Dad. She's really great and the way she interprets her photos, you can feel there's always a story to tell behind of it and the emotions is way too real." Mavy said proudly. I can sense he was smiling. So it was a girl?
"Okay. And who is this person you are talking about?" Mr. Hale asked and I'm getting nervous to know the name.I was about to swing my bat when suddenly Mavy said a very particular name...
"Reign. It's Reign Cash Harris.."
After hearing that name, my hands became weaken so I suddenly let go of the bat I am holding. I felt my world stops and my heart skip a beat just by hearing her name and my mind became blank. It's been years since I haven't heard that particular name and we never talked about her. Because for me and Mavy, past is past. Yes, she's in the past now. I have Mavy now and I shouldn't be affected. It was just her... You're okay now Billie.... Keep it together...
Mavy didn't bother to asked me why I suddenly became tense and I'm more thankful for that because I don't know what will be my answer if he asked me something about it. We decided go back in the clubhouse and have our lunch.My mind went somewhere else... Or more like, to someone else. I can't stop thinking about this situation. So Reign applied in our company.? But why of all the companies in LA, she chose ours? I sighed for the nth time as I take a sip on my juice. Mavy and Mr. Hale seems like to have their own business world like the usual. I'm not really into business stuffs but I learned to get along with it since my boyfriend is a businessman. I looked at Mavy, I know I am happy to be with him. He proves me many things that I needed to see and feel. I shouldn't let my guard down if ever I have to cross path with Reign.
"Uhmn. Babe??" Mavy turned to face me and I was snapped back from my thoughts.
"Yes?"
"Can you join me tonight? We will be having a business meeting and also a dinner with Reign. Is that okay with you?" He asked me like it's the simplest thing in the world.
I facepalm myself in my inner thoughts. This could be my unlucky day. First, I found out that Reign will be working in our company but this one, I never thought I will meet her this early.
"Babe? If you don't want to you--"
"It's okay. I'll see you tonight." I replied while fakely smiling at him. He nodded and turned back to face his father. I sighed again.
So this is it. I will see her soon after 4 years. But I can't be weak or fragile. I'm not the same Billie anymore. I can handle this. It is just being professional. Mavy took me home and he left immediately because he needed to check some files in his office so I let him. I'm still confused about my feelings right now. I'm nervous but why am I feeling excited. Did I really missed her?
"You know you do ... A lot."
I heard my inner self but I tried to ignore it. I went towards my bathroom and took a shower.
After taking a shower, I dressed up and I'm wearing a blue dress which is perfectly showing my curves. I wore a light make up and didn't mind to do something in my hair. I let it fall on my shoulder naturally. Mavy already sent me the location of the restaurant and he told me he can't pick me up because Reign was already there and he needs to entertain her. I went towards my car and drive off. My heart wont calm right now. And it's getting worst cause I know I'm getting closer to meet her again. I parked my car and exited. As I walked towards the door, I can see her....
"Reign."
I mumbled involuntary as I stared at her through the glass window. Damn it Billie get yourself together.! I leaned on the wall to hide while touching my chest as I breathe in and out and tried to calm myself. What the hell is wrong with me?! I breathe once more and take all the confidence before I enter the restaurant...
This is it...
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a/n:
They're finally going to see each other again! After 4 years... finally.
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