CHAPTER 2 MEET AGAIN

I totally forgot the scene a while ago. Why is my father here? Alone? I dialed my mom's number. Three rings then she accepts my call.

"Hello my baby, what's wrong?" Her sweet voice really makes me calm.

"Mom, where are you?" I calmly ask.

I am suspecting that my father is having an affair. I just don't know who that bitch is!

"Baby, I'm at your condo. And I already told you, if your fridge is empty, tell the maids to do the grocery for you!" her sweet voice is now nagging at me.

I smiled. But I know that when my beloved mother knows what I am thinking, she will probably get mad at me. He loves my father very much. And if my hunch is right, that my father is having an affair, she will forgive my father immediately.

I love both of them, I even call myself daddy's girl. But I hate to see my mother crying. 

"Okay, okay mother. Talk to you later. Bye take care." I immediately said and ended the call. My father is now nowhere to be found. I lost him! Damn it! 

I feel so stressed! First, my first kiss was stolen, and then now, I have a feeling that I'm right. My father is having an affair. 

I went to the parking lot and just drove my car. I'm going home today. Let's see what you got father. 

I spent 45 minutes on the road before finally reaching our mansion. The guard automatically opened the gate when he recognised my car. I parked my car in our parking space. 

Our parking lot is huge, it probably fits 50 cars. We also have a private parking lot for our cars only. When I opened our main door. The maids automatically lined up and bowed their heads.

"Welcome home Young lady." They greeted each other in unison. I just wave my hands at them and walk towards our grand stairs. 

When I reached my room, I took a bath immediately and spent my time in the bathtub. My mind suddenly recalled what happened a while ago. I think I already saw that man. Where could it be? I just can't recall. 

I washed myself and put on my clothes. I dried up my hair and lay on my bed. 

Ah! I'm tired. I kept on thinking where I saw that man until I dozed off to sleep. 

I just woke up when I felt someone was caressing  my hair. I opened my eyes and saw my beautiful mother. She smiled when she saw me awake. 

"Did I wake you up?" she asked softly. I nodded because it's true. She laughed elegantly at my response. 

"Sorry baby if I wake you up, but it's dinner time. Let's all eat together. Your dad is already waiting at the dining area." 

I nodded as a response again. We stood up together. I snake my hands on her arm and together we go down to our dining area. 

"Mom, do you know that my first kiss was today." I opened up to her. I told her all of my secrets, she is my mom yet also my best friend. 

Her almond shaped eyes widened. Then she excitedly giggled. That's her, she is always excited when I tell her what's going on in my life. She almost fell down the stairs! 

"Is he handsome?" she immediately excitedly asked when she got her balance. 

"Mom!" 

"Oh! Come on, Alice Sylvan told me. Is he handsome?" 

"No, because he is an immaculately gorgeous mom!" 

Her eyes widen more and we both giggle like teenagers. 

"Why are my ladies giggling?" the baritone voice of my dad interrupted. We didn't notice that we were now in the dining area. 

"It's a secret between your two ladies." my mom wink at my father. I just laugh when my father suddenly looks at us dangerously.

We sat down at our long table and started to eat. Our dinner was steak. This is my favourite food. My eyes caught my father when he got my mom's plate and cut the beef for her. Is he really cheating on my mom? 

I'm busy cutting my beef when my father spoke again. 

"We will attend a party tomorrow." 

"Party? Who?" I asked. 

"The chairman of the Harlow family is going to celebrate his birthday." dad said. 

"Our dress is ready baby." my mom said. 

I just nodded, and ate my food quietly. I'm just holding back not to ask my father about my concerns because my mother is here.

"What time does the party start?" I asked so that I could go home early. 

"It starts at 7 p.m, so go home early. We will go together as a family." my father replied. 

Family? Huh? Really? 

"Dad, where have you been?" I ask casually. My father looked at me, my mother was just silent. 

"I attend meetings in the office," he replied calmly. 

"You're at the office, the WHOLE day?" I raised my brow and waited for his answer. Now his attention was all on me. My father is smart. 

"Yes." he lied. I saw how my mother tightened her grip on the knife that she was holding. 

"Why are you asking me where I have been? Out of the blue?" he sounded so serious so I smiled. 

"Nothing, I guess I just saw someone who looks like you." I even shrugged to make it like it was nothing. But my father remained serious. 

"Mom, I saw your best friend at the Cafe a while ago." I switch my attention to my mom. She looks at me and smiles. 

"What did you do?" she suddenly asked. My mom and my father know that I hate her. I don't know but I just hated that woman. 

"I waved my hand just a little and turned my back to her. That's all mom. Don't worry I didn't hurt your so called best friend." I rolled my eyes. 

My mom just smiled at me and gave me a thumbs up and mouthed 'You did a great job' that made me laugh. I look at my father who is just watching us. Why did he lie? Why does he have to lie? 

When I finished my steak I excused myself and went back to my room. I called my secretary and asked about my schedule. Luckily I just have 3 meetings tomorrow and signed documents or whatever. 

I lay down on my bed and let myself think. Why? Why did my father lie? Harlow family. The billionaire family. 

Before I got drowned in my own thoughts, my mind suddenly became blank, and I dozed off to sleep again. I guess I'm really tired. 

His lips are damn coming closer, I don't know what to do, should I close my eyes? Or should I kick his ass. But fuck! My eyes have their own brain. My eyes are suddenly closing! Before his lips touch mine...

I suddenly woke up. My eyes widen when I realize that it was just a dream!! That bastard was in my dream! How dare he! I suddenly felt so dirty, so I stood up and headed immediately to my bathroom and cleaned myself. 

I spent 30 minutes in the bathroom. I opened the door for my walk in closet and just chose the red suit, I went to my heels section and pulled out my red stiletto. My bag is the Dior red handbag. 

I sat on my vanity table and did my make-up. I just put on a bit of foundation and a red lipstick. I let my long hair down. And I'm done! I look so gorgeously fierce business woman. 

I stepped out of my room and went down. I suddenly remember why I am at our mansion right now. Instead of going to the parking lot I went to our dining area. I know my parents are eating their breakfast. 

And there, they are. They silently eat their breakfast. 

"Good morning." I greeted

They both look at me and smile. I also smile sweetly. 

"Starting from now. I'm back for good. I'm gonna live here." I declared that it made my mother shocked and made my father serious. 

I started to live alone when I'm 18. I live at my condo alone. I have lived independently for the past 5 years. I remember how my mother cried when I was packing my things and how my father visited me five times a month in my condo. 

My mother went to me and hugged me tightly! I hug my mother back while looking at my father. I heard that my father is rarely going home at the right time. Now let's see. 

"You made a great decision, baby! Then can I sleep in your room?" my mother excitedly said. 

"Mom, of course yes, you are always welcome." I happily said and bid my goodbye. I marched towards our parking lot and picked up my black Audi car and drove it to our company. 

I am the vice president of our own company. My dad is still so productive and smart that's why he is still the president. 

I call a valet. I'm too lazy to park my own car. I attended the meeting immediately. 

Time flies so fast. After attending the three meetings, I went home at exactly 6:00 p.m. My mom told me to get ready for the party. So I washed myself. I opened my walk-in closet and there I found my dress. It is a black simple but elegant dress. My mother really knows what exactly my type is.

I wore the dress and it really fits on me. My curves are showing. I look so sexy even though my dress is not revealing. My curves are enough just to justify my sexyness.

I sat on my vanity table and did my make-up. Since my dress is simple. I just put on a bit of foundation and put on my light red lipstick. I curled my hair and let it down.

Someone knocked at my door. 

"Young lady, Madam and Sir are waiting for you downstairs." the maid said. 

I glance at myself once in the mirror before stepping out of my room. I walk downstairs and when I reach our living area. My mom looks so elegant in her black dress and my father looks glamorous in his black suit. 

"You really are so gorgeous." my mom exclaimed when she saw me. 

"Do I look okay?" I'm asking my father. 

"You look immaculately gorgeous baby." my dad replied, wearing a smile. 

Well, if that's the case then, I'm really gorgeous. 

We rode in our black limousine. After 20 minutes. We reached the most expensive hotel owned by the Harlow family. We are late. 

The media flocked at us when they saw us stepping out of our car. Our family is known to be the fiercest business men and women in the business industry. My mother smiles and my father does too but I never smile at the camera. I hate the media. 

My mother pinch me and gestures to me to smile but I really can't smile. I don't know. 

We entered the hall of the hotel and saw the beautiful and elegant venue. The theme of the party is black and gold. The party was beautiful and elegant. My mother and father began to talk to the business man. 

"Alice!" I looked in the direction where my name is called and saw my friends! My true friends. I walk towards their direction and we kiss each other's cheeks. 

"You look so damn elegantly beautiful." Jenaya exclaimed. She is wearing a gold gown. 

"You look great too." I replied that made her frown 

"I compliment you very well and it's just great for me? Really?'' Then she rolled her eyes. I just rolled my eyes too. Jeyanas family owns a hospital and Resort. 

"Who did your make-up?" Lycha asked. The Lycha family owns Restaurants and spas. 

"I did it myself girl!" I said proudly. She looked at me and gave me a thumbs up then mouthed 'you really so good.' 

"Hey, the sons of Mr. Harlow are so damn handsome that's why I attended this party." Andrian exclaimed. He is a gay. No one knows except for the three of us. His family owns a Malls and Flower shop. 

"You really are so damn so flirting." We three said in unison that Adrian rolled his eyes. 

We busily chit-chatted when my mother called me to give our gift so I had to excuse myself. We lined up and waited for our turn. 

I am busy scanning the venue because It really looks so great. I look in front when just one family is ahead of us. 

But my eyes widened when I saw a familiar face. He is looking at me! That damn smirk again! I was stunned. Why is he here? Why is he damn sitting near Mr. Harlow? Don't tell me he is the second son of Mr. Harlow? 

When our turn finally arrived. I was still staring at him with disbelief. He is looking at me with a smirk on his damn handsome face. He is looking so immaculately handsome and elegant in his white suit. He looks like a Prince! What the fuck! 

"Happy birthday." I heard my parents greeting me. My mom pinch me. I slowly look at Mr. Harlow who's looking at me. 

I forcely smiled at myself. 

"Happy birthday Mr. Harlow." I formally greeted. He smiled beautifully at me and thanked me. 

"Oh, my. You have a gorgeous daughter." Mrs. Harlow said and smiled. My mother and father just laugh at her. 

"How old are you, young lady? " Mrs. Harlow asked. 

"I'm 23 years old, madam." I formally replied. Gosh! I feel so uncomfortable! I still feel that he is staring at me. 

"Oh, You have a boyfriend?" Mrs. Harlow asked again. I look at my parents and they are also waiting for my response. I look at the man beside Mrs. Harlow, he is handsome too. I guess he is the first son. Then I turned my eyes to the second son who was waiting for my answer too. Then I turned my attention to Mrs. Harlow. 

"I'm single madam."I smiled 

"Great. I would like to introduce to you my sons." Mrs. Harlow said. 

"This is my oldest son." he pointed out the one beside her. The guy smiled at me. 

"I'm Ezekiel Vein, what's your name?" he formally said. I look at him. He is really handsome. 

"I'm Alice Sylvan Sawyer. Nice to meet you." I formally replied. 

Mrs. Harlow smiled and pointed out the bastard who stole my first kiss. I look at him and he is looking at me, smirking. 

"This is my second son."

"I'm Amadeus Asher Harlow. It's nice to meet you again." he formally said while smirking. 

What the heck! He is really damn so annoying but handsome!