Chapter 5 HE WANTS HER BACK

****KYLIE'S APARTMENT****

Getting home with different thought running through her mind, she failed to acknowledge aunt Hattie's presence in the sitting room. She wouldn't deny the fact that seeing Richard today really shocked her, she had barely taken the first step on the stairs when aunt Hattie's voice brought her back to reality.

"A lot must surely be going on in your mind for you not to notice me"

"Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry aunt" She ran to her and gave her a hug while aunt Hattie laughed.

"Will you tell me what's bothering you?" Aunt Hattie broke the hug, Kylie told her everything.

"It's so sad that on our first meeting he had to see my weakness" Kylie sniffed.

"It's okay dear, you shouldn't cry, he's not worth your tears, I want to see the strong Kylie I trained. You changed your name from Ariana because that name will only cause you pains, now is not the time to get weak, you knew coming back to this city will only hurt you but I need you to be strong, stop crying" Aunt Hattie wiped her tears with her palm.

"I will go freshen up" Kylie took the stairs and headed for Brian's room, she opened the door and met him sleeping, she got to him and pecked his forehead.

"Sleep tight" She mumbled exiting the room. She got to her own room and striped herself off her clothes as she entered the bathroom allowing the water wash over her. She once use to love Richard with all her heart but after that unfaithful event that happened six years ago which left a really big wound on her, the rain and darkness became her weakness always reminding her of that hurtful day. History is now repeating itself as Richard has made his way back into her life once again, she wonder what game destiny is trying to play on her.

****RICHARD ISLAND****

Richard was sitting at the wine cellar trying to drink to get his thoughts off Ariana but no matter how much he tried she just keeps popping up in his mind. Seeing her today made him realize how much he still truly loves her, he threw her away when she once needed him, he had his reasons but now, thinking about it he shouldn't have done it.

He could vividly remember his father's voice in his head "Break up with Ariana and get the wealth you rightfully deserve" Back then he was blinded by greed and wanted all the wealth and power there could ever be but now he's ready to give up those wealth just to be with Ariana, he wanted to be able to speak for himself but after winning award for three straight years he realized that there is a void in his heart which needs to be filled and that void is Ariana, he realize he couldn't do without Ariana, he wants her back in his life and he must do everything to get her back.

He left for his room but couldn't sleep, he sees her everywhere even when his eyes are closed. When he couldn't take it anymore he took his phone and imputed her number, and now he thinks of it, he felt so stupid to think he could probably forget about her, if he still knew her number by heart how then can he forget her. This increased his determination to get her back.

He dialed the number, "sorry the number you are trying to call does not exist" what was he expecting, since she changed her name he couldn't expect less, remembering he has a meeting tomorrow, he closed his eyes as sleep took over.

****ARIANA'S APARTMENT****

"Mummy, when are we going back to Australia" Brian asked on the dining table. They were having their breakfast, he specifically chose aunt Hattie to feed him.

"Why do you ask?" Aunt Hattie asked.

"Curious" Brian said.

"I don't know, we might never be going back, I've found a good school for you, promise you'd like it" Kylie said.

"Time to start hearing cute here and there again" Brian made funny face which got aunt Hattie and Kylie laughing.

"That's because you are very cute" Aunt Hattie slightly pinched his cheek.

"I'm off to work" Kylie said as she stood pecked Brian on his forehead, hugged aunt Hattie and left.

"After breakfast, let's go and watch SpongeBob SquarePants" Brian said.

"We sure will"

****6 PM****

"Ma'am, look at the most popular fast food restaurant in Los Angeles" The driver said.

"Really" Kylie smiled, she was going back home from work.

"Sure, Los Angeles is a really big city, you should take a tour sometime" The driver said but the car suddenly stopped.

"What's wrong" Kylie asked.

"I don't know ma'am but I'll go take a look" He opened the car bonnet but couldn't figure out what the problem was. Kylie also came down.

"Do you know what the problem is? And wasn't the mechanic supposed to check all the cars yesterday?"Kylie asked.

"Yes ma'am but he couldn't make it, his wife was sick and I told Aunt Hattie about it" He replied.

"Okay now what?" Kylie asked.

"I think there might be a mechanic around the area, I'll go look for one, in the meantime I'll stop a cab for you" He replied and made to move.

"No I'll stop the cab you find a mechanic and bring the car back when you're done" She replied and with that the driver left.

Kylie sighed and looked at the car, she knows absolutely nothing about cars and the troubles they come with. She tried flagging down a taxi but none was willing to stop, a car pulled up in front of her mainly looking at the car one could tell it's really expensive, the owner emerged from the car and it was no one but Richard.

"Ariana I..."

"So you've made it a duty to start stalking me?" Kylie questioned her eyes evident with hatred.

"No, it's not it, I just saw you trying to stop a taxi and I..."

"I don't need your help Mr King"

Richard tried to hide how hurt he is, when they were together she always call's him sweet names but hearing her constantly calling him Mr King as though they are strangers hurt a lot.

"Let me take you home, it's getting late" Richard said calmly.

"And I told you I don't need it!" Kylie snapped.

"Just because my car broke down does not mean I'm helpless, I'd rather enter a stranger's car than go with you" Kylie said and as if the heaven's heard her a car stopped right before them.

"Hey pretty, why are you standing there, hop in let me give you a ride" He said completely ignoring Richard's presence. Kylie being blinded by her hatred for Richard got in without noticing the man's eyes twitched with lust, they drove off while Richard bluely walked to his car, got in and followed them.