Facade

Chapter 76

Mia's pov

"Mia check out hunkalicious at 2'oclock" Tasha's voice interrupted my train of thoughts. Oh pardon my manners. Meet Natasha Hayes, social media manager here at McCarthy corporation. She's the only one who has acted remotely nice to me. I guess you could say we were sort of friends. We are both ignorant of each other's private lives and love it like that.
I raised my head wearily from where I was almost asleep to stare blearily at her. She was leaning over the mini wall separating out both cubicles. Though Tasha's voice was aimed at me, her gaze was focused elsewhere. I tried to see who she was referring to but the cubicles fence was blocking my view. I was tempted to ignore Tasha and mind my business but I knew she won't let me rest until I see who she's talking about and probably drool over him, like she's currently doing.
I stood up from my chair reluctantly, giving Tasha a bored stare and turned to look at who was so fascinating to her.
My blood froze and my heart turned cold. What the heck is he doing here? Besides how the hell did he know where to find me? Stupid question! Damian must have told him. I guess the saying bros before hoes is true. Even though the hoe in question is your sister. He better not be here to fuck things up for me.
I folded my arms across my chest and made my face expressionless. Carlisle kept looking around, obviously searching for me. I stood silently, waiting for him to find me. As I stood, I couldn't help but drink in the sight of him. Did he grow more handsome these past few weeks? Have his shoulders always been so broad? As much as I hated to admit it, I missed him. God I missed him so much. I missed jumping on his back for piggy back rides. I missed running my fingers through his hair. I missed the butterflies that always gathered in my stomach whenever he smiled at me. I missed the feel of his soft lips on my skin. I missed everything about him.
How the hell did I manage to convince myself that I could live without him? I asked myself.
But I have no choice, I reminded myself. Carlisle was the one who gave up, not the other way around. He gave up on our love and considered me a burden. I remembered his words very well.
I was still caught up in my thoughts when Carlisle's eyes met mine. Instantly his face was covered in a dazzling smile. It was so bright and full of joy that I had to bite my lips to keep from smiling back.
Darn it, how can a human look so irresistible?
I sat down with a huff, irritated at my body's betrayal. Carlisle sauntered his way through the maze of cubicles with a wide smile on his face. Ladies drooled and some adjusted their clothes in a bid to get his attention. One even went as far as grabbing his arm. I gritted my teeth, fighting the anger. There was no denying it. I was jealous. Extremely jealous. I felt a surge of satisfaction as Carlisle shook off the bimbo's grip and glared at her. Her fake face turned pale with fright and I smirked. Serves you right bitch, Carlisle is my man.
Wait a minute, my man? Deep down I still thought of him as my man no matter what I tried to tell myself. My heart didn't seem to recognize I had broken things off with him.
Carlisle finally got to my cubicle. He stood there for some minutes, just staring at me. The look in his eyes would have set a gay person straight. It was a mixture of love, lust and desire. Why is he staring at me like that? I thought he didn't want me anymore. God men can be so confusing.

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Carlisle's pov

I stood there for few minutes just drinking in the sight of Mia. God I missed her. I fucking missed her so much that I even dreamt about her. What the hell was I smoking when I thought I could live without her? It's obviously not possible. She's like the air I breathe, the sun in a dark cave, the light at the end of the tunnel. Mia was my personal source of joy, my lighthouse. And I couldn't believe I had done my fucking best to kill that light. I was an idiot, a fucking fool.
Mia could decide not to see me anymore and it won't be her fault. I know I messed up. But I'd be damned if I let her go. I can't let her go. I needed her. I needed her to survive and it was a fucking shame I didn't realize that sooner. I realized it too late and now I might lose Mia for it.
No way!
No fucking way!
I've never lost before and I'm not about to start now.
Mia will be mine again. I don't care how long it takes or what I have to do to get her back, to make her see that I'm the only one who can make her happy; that no one will ever love her as much as I do.
I could see all eyes were on us. Some gawking, some curious, some hostile. But I was too far gone to be distracted. My gaze was for Mia and Mia alone.

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Aiden's pov

I watched the scene play out on the screen of my laptop. Mia and that bastard who stole her away. They looked to be arguing. Trouble in paradise?
I've been watching Mia since she came to work for me. I don't care if you think that's stalking. I call it investigating. I needed to watch her carefully before planning a course of action. All my plans have failed in the past cause I didn't take the time to scope out the target. This time would be completely different. This time I'll take my time to plan before executing.
There will not be failure this time; cause I simply won't allow it. Besides the fates are with me this time. If they weren't, they wouldn't have brought Mia to my doorstep. They wanted me to take what rightfully belongs to me and I intend to do just that. I don't care what I have to do or who I need to get rid of. All that matters is that I get what I want, I get Mia.
I reached for the intercom button on the telephone.
"Have Natasha Hayes report to my office immediately" I ordered.
"Yes sir" my ever efficient secretary replied, no questions asked.

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