.Her imperfect partner.?

61. closure

Eliana's pov

"Mama where are you going,

"i am going to meet an old friend darling. "

"Which old friend ?"

"her name is Kiara. "

"You mean Ava's mother. "

"Yes baby it's Ava's mother."

"You both were friends?"

We were more than friends she was my love my wife."yes dear we were friends back then ."

"Then can I come with you, "

"Why do you like Kiara that much. ?"

She's good but I want to play with Ava.

"Well Ava must not be there dear,So you will get bored."

then ask ms Kiara to bring Ava. Please mumma i am bored.

Ok let me ask Kiara.

H-e-l-l-o hmm ...is she sleeping her voice sound so cute..i smiled .

"Oh God where the heck is my alarm".

Don't panic Kiara it's ok you don't have any work you just have to meet me.

Yea yea I know.

Can you bring Ava?.

Ava ..,why I thought you wanted to talk alone

yea but Elizabeth wants to play with Ava. I think they both can spend some time together meanwhile we can talk.

Yea I think it's a good idea.

Ok then I'll  see you in an hour.

Kiara's pov

Idiot it's not a date why are you so choosy just wear something, it's not like I am going for an interview nor going to meet my lover. You just want to talk to her.

Kiara just wear something impressive

No no my brain . Listen to me don't wear anything to impress her.

After a battle i decided to settle for jean and white t shirt. Tied my hair neatly yet some strands of hair keep falling to the face, tuck it below my ear.

Ava .. we can go to the park...
Yeiii...park..and you know we will also meet someone there ..
Her face scrunched in confusion to be Frankly that face is exactly the one Linda used to have when she was curious or suspicious even though she's my genes she still got that character from Linda. Looking at my daughter for a moment made me loose my trance.

Mumma who will be there ..she again compelled.

Elizabeth Adam's. And Her mother Eliana Roberts.

Wow Beth's gonna be there , will you let me play with Beth?. That's upto miss Roberts., if she wants Beth to play with you then it's ok .

Oh no problem mom she's so cool, and fun there's no problem.

Wow "che is shoo cool aand fan"i said in a mocking tone . So you're saying momy is the uncool one.

Suddenly Eliana is cool.
I said showing a little upset face.

No mummy is the coolest she said hugging me tightly...

I gave her a kiss on top of head.

I don't know why I am feeling nervous, Ava clinged to my hands is my only relief right now. It's not your first interaction Kiara and you don't owe her anything, she was the one who ended the relationship. Out of misunderstanding but still, nothing changes time has passed, you found a new love new home. So that past thorn can't hurt you again you're stronger now with 2 heart breaks. Your heart is locked safe even though it's broken into pieces. It's kept safe ,unreachable no one can touch it.

"Elizabeth ..." Ava runs in excitement towards her friend. With a deep breath i glanced over to find a blonde with blue orbs staring in my direction. She waved at me.The kids have forgotten both their mothers existence as they rushed inside the park.

"You look nice"...she complimented .

Thanks, I always look nice. i said with my newley gathered confidence which I earned over the years. I mean I never believed in compliments I was never sure about myself but not any more I have to take compliments.

"And so do you as always looks stunning ". She gave me an impressed smile with a glint of surprise.

Where does that comes from she said as we both walked towards the nearby bench .

I chuckled A lot changed afterall change is necessary.

Good.

Silence.

"So" ...she started you thought about the offer. Actually it's not an offer we really want you there Kiara. And I promise to you that I 'll never be that bitchy Racist Boss anymore. So you don't have to tolerate my bull shit..and I will never try to be a pain in your ass.

I chuckled at her confession. I don't fear you Eliana. If you exhibit that old behaviour, I will honestly slap you in the face and throw that resignation letter to your face.

She coughed with surprise. Damn woman. What where you eating for last 5 years ?. American pussy I wanted to say that. But restricted.
Nothing just being with a woman that made my self respect high i said honestly darting my eyes from her. That hit a nerve in her, honestly it was an indirect dig to her. I guess she got it, she went silent for a minute. Atleast i have to say the truth loud if we want to start new right. To be Frank she treated me like shit. Made me loose  my self esteem, self respect everything.

After a long silence she said. Kiara i know I've been terrible towards you . Probably the biggest aashole or red flag, toxic everything suits me. But truthfully I envied you in many ways. The way you carry yourself, your sweet and caring behaviour, how you were always put together, your act of kindness, hardwork everything about you screamed so feminine. But trust me I learned and regretted it.

"I know i never trusted you, broke you. Trusted my enemy over the person I used to love. Knowing that  broke me Kiara " it might not be easy for you to understand. But I just want to say sorry for everything. I don't want you to forgive me or anything atleast give me some right to do something about the weight of guilt i carried over all these years. So please join back. I am begging you and I knew about Linda and you from a friend."

The mention of her name made me skip a beat. "I was happy for you when you got married even though I felt like a total idiot. And i know you loved her."

I still love her i said firmly not looking at her direction.

Yea...and i am sorry...

Ahh don't be... enough with everyone's sympathy.

I was devastated back then Eliana . I don't know why I am even talking to you about it. But my life taught me to get away from it. Now all I feel about you is nothing but indifference. And i don't wanna talk about it. I went to therapy everything got better and my wife got ill. It was cruel you know it felt like life was drifting away from me. The pain, the strength, the love....i went silent for a minute...

Anyways I appreciate that you have put some effort to communicate and apologize, and yea I am looking forward to work at your company.

Yea Rachel miss you so much.

Ohh yeah I said smiling.

Mumma we need ice creams. Our conversation was interrupted by two angels. Our focus were shifted kids sat between us eating their ice cream making silly jokes.

Wow beautiful family some stranger said flashing a smile i think he was an old man. We both looked at each other with a flushed expression. Kids were busy. Thank you we said in unision . Afterall he was an old man right .

The evening went nice. I am happy about the offer to be Frankly I was sick of working at that cafe.

Hope it ends well.