Affection & Love

Chapter 12

Sam's P.O.V:

I got back home by 4:30 PM. I was a bit tired because of the trip. I was tempted to have a shower but, remembered the 5 o'clock appointment and decided against it. Just as I was about to leave, I got a call. It was Noah.

"Hey, Noah. What's up?"

"What's up!? Don't tell me you forgot you're supposed to be looking after Mike tonight." He said.

Shit! I did forget.

"No, no, I didn't. I remember." I lied or else he would've lectured me for long.

"Good, cause I'm coming to drop him off at your place." I heard noises from his side.

"Now? I'm going out." I said, leaving out the details.

"Where?" He asked.

"To the cafe." I replied.

"Okay. I'll drop him off there. See you in 15."

"But..." he did not let me finish my sentence as he hung up. He must be in a hurry to do that. I remember he was planning a date night for Mira. We all stay close to each other. Our houses are like 15 to 20-minute drive apart. I'll be at the cafe when he reaches.

I decided to walk to the cafe which takes 15 minutes, roughly.

I entered the cafe and went straight to my usual table. There weren't many customers, few here and there, occupying seats. I was checking the time on my phone when I heard him.

"I hope I'm not late." He said standing in front of me. I didn't see him coming as I was sitting with my back towards the entrance.

"No, you are exactly on time, Mr.Smith." I replied.

"How long were you waiting?" He asked taking a seat.

"I just came a few minutes before you." Now that I looked at him, I saw he was wearing casual clothes. He was formal in the morning with his attire. I liked this side more. He also looked comfortable to be with.

Get a grip girl! Get done with this business and leave.

I was about to talk when he started talking. "Is it okay if someone else joins us?" He asked looking at me. I got confused. Who is he talking about?

"Who?" I asked him.

"Sir." Said someone from behind me. He sounded familiar. I turned around and saw the driver, Anthony -who escorted me to Smiths Industries- along with a young boy. I was stunned looking at the kid.

The boy came and stood beside Liam. "This is who I was talking about. My son." Liam said. I knew he had a son but, he was kept away from the world. Not many people knew how he looks. I was still looking at the kid when Anthony talked to me.

"Good evening, Ms.Singh." He greeted.

"Good evening, Anthony. How have you been?" I asked with a smile.

"I'm good, ma'am. Thank you for asking." He replied smiling. "I'll be taking my leave, sir." He gave the keys to Liam and left, nodding at me. The kid was seated to my left and Liam's right.

"You remember my driver?" Liam asked, kind of surprised.

I rolled my eyes."Of course, I do. It wasn't that long to forget him." I remember people for a long time even if we met only once.

I looked at his son. He was silent since he came and had his head down as if avoiding having any conversation.

As I was observing the kid, Liam talked. "Sorry I brought company. My maid had an emergency and no one's at home to look after him so, I had to bring him along. I hope you don't mind." He explained the situation.