Chapter 4 I WON'T LET ANYTHING HAPPEN TO YOU

****A.R STAR ENTERTAINMENT****

RICHARD'S OFFICE

Richard was so lost in thought, ever since that day he saw that little boy, he can't seem to get him out of his mind, the striking resemblance and everything is just so confusing, he knows it can be coincidental but for some reason he wants to find out more about him. Seeing the boy also reminded of Ariana and he just doesn't know why, his thoughts got interrupted by a knock on his door.

"Come in" Richard said, his voice firm, the door opened and secretary Dave walked in.

"Sir the contract has been signed and sent to us"

"Let me take a look" The document was handed to Richard and he scanned it, Kylie Elaine catching his attention.

"Kylie Elaine?"

"Ceo of Fabfashion" Dave explained, Richard nodded.

"Fix a date for us to meet" Richard said.

"Yes sir" Dave said darting his eyes to the clock.

"Sir you have a meeting with the investors" Richard let out a sigh as he wore his suit jacket leading the way out.

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Kylie got home as fast as she could, she got to Brian's room and truly he was refusing to eat, she walked to them while Cecilia stood, Kylie sat down feeling his temperature.

"Why did you have to fall sick, we have to get to the hospital"

"No mummy you know I don't like the smell" Brian said squeezing his nose, Kylie sighed.

"Get me a bowl of cold water and towel" Kylie told Cecilia who left to get it.

"Get up and eat"

"I'm not hungry" Brian said.

"You do love scaring me right?" Kylie eyes was held with emotions, it looks like she's going to cry any moment from now.

"Not again, my mum is strong on the outside but when she's with me she cries at every little thing, I will eat now, happy" Brian said cutely, Kylie smiled as she started feeding him.

Cecilia returned with the bowl of cold water and a towel which she handed to Kylie, she dipped the towel into the water, squeezed it then placed it on his forehead. After eating he was made to lie down, his temperature was beginning to come back to normal, like that he slowly drifted to sleep.

****FIVE DAYS LATER****

Time went by so soon, it was finally the day for the CEO's of both companies to meet face to face. Kylie and her secretary alighted from the car and they couldn't help but be mesmerized by the industry, she has surely seen a lot of big companies but this is top notch, the interior and exterior design was something to write home about.

"I'm glad you could make it Miss Kylie, come with me" Dave said leading them to the conference room, the more they got closer to the room, the more Kylie felt more nervous and she couldn't pinpoint why. She has met many business men, attended conference meetings, she admit this is the first time she's signing a contract without reading it and no matter how hard she tries she just can't stop thinking that the contract would surely give a big shock.

"Sir they're...." He stopped when he noticed that Richard wasn't there.

"Where did he go. Don't worry miss, please wait here, I'll go call boss" With that he left.

Kylie sat down while Linda stood behind her.

"What's the time" Kylie asked.

"It's five minutes after four". She replied and Kylie nodded.

Just then the door opened and Dave walked in followed by Richard.

"Sorry I'm late...." Richard stopped as his eyes widened on seeing the figure sitted on the chair, it's Ariana, his long gone Ariana she looked different, different from the Ariana he used to know, her beauty was blinding, he couldn't stop staring at her. Kylie stood then walked to him.

"Nice to meet you Mr King" Kylie stretched forth her hand. Richard looked at her then slowly took her hand in his.

"Nice to meet you too Miss Elaine?" He replied more like a question.

He knew her as Ariana Jones but how then did she become Kylie Elaine, he plans to talk to her after the meeting and maybe find out where she's been all those years. They both took their seats and then the lights went off, Linda took over as she started displaying their designs on the projector.

It's been two hours since Linda started the display with Kylie who only talked when necessary. Richard kept stealing glances at Kylie on several occasions finding it hard to concentrate, a lot of questions kept running in his mind and he couldn't wait for the display to be over.

Kylie's phone dinged indicating a message, she checked it and it was from Aunt Hattie telling her that she just arrived at the airport.

"And this is the final..." Linda got cut off by Kylie.

"That's enough, I will take over from here, aunt Hattie just arrived, take the driver with you to the airport" She stood then walked over to the projector screen.

"Okay" Linda exited afterwards.

Richard signaled Dave to leave the conference room so it was just he and Kylie.

"As Linda already said..."

"You can stop pretending now" Richard said walking over to her.

"What?" She asked.

Richard took in a deep breath.

"How have you been Aria..."

"Kylie.. that name died a long time ago" Kylie interrupted in a cold tone, her eyes lingering with nothing but hatred.

"Okay Kylie where have you been all these years" Richard asked

"Why do you wanna know, it doesn't concern you in anyway" Kylie said.

"No just surprised"

"What surprised you, the fact that I am alive or seeing me independent" Kylie said, Richard stared deep into her eyes which was filled with hatred for him, the eyes that was once filled with love and affection for him was now filled with hatred.

"Riana... I mean Kylie" The light suddenly went off.

"What's happening?" Kylie asked already panicking.

"It must be from the electricians who are working in the power room" Richard replied.

"I must leave" Kylie thought as though the heaven's were not on her side, the thunder began rumbling loudly in the sky as a heavy downpour started, her breath became very unsteady and sweat's filled her forehead cascading down to her face, then lightening struck.

"Ahh!!" She screamed loudly as the voice's began ringing in her head.

"What's wrong?" Richard asked his voice laced with care as took a step closer to her.

"Don't come close!" She screamed breathing heavily, she could hear the sound of her heartbeat as the voice became louder in her head.

"You are just a plaything... You shouldn't have kept the child... Leave... Throw her out..." She placed her hands on her ears as the voice's kept repeating in her head, voice's of six years ago. Richard came to her and grabbed her hand but she jerked his hand off.

"No... Please... Stop... No... Don't come close... Ahh!!" Her head began spinning, she staggered and was about to fall when Richard pulled her to himself hugging her tightly.

"It's okay, I'm here, I won't let anything happen to you, I promise, just calm down" Richard whispered slowly in her ear and just like magic her fast beating heart started slowing down, tears threatening to fall from her eyes. The light came back on, she slowly raised her head, their eyes piercing into each other, she pushed herself away from his body.

"Don't you ever touch me again" She glared and turned to leave.

"What really happened to you?" Richard asked slowly and Kylie stopped.

"I'll say this once, I DON'T MIX BUSINESS WITH PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP. Have a nice day Mr. King" With that she left.