After that call, I felt better and ready to face another day. Nobody knows about my last two years of high school, even the boys. Dario saved me after being beaten up by some thugs and took me in, gave me a new place to call home. He made sure Sarah never found me or what I did. He started investigating Sarah after he saw the torture marks on my body, which were still healing.
I drive back to Ronia's mansion to get ready for the party. I really need a distraction from this day before I meet the kids. God knows how much I love those children. The twins stole my heart the first day I saw them and the boys are my everything. I love them so much I don't know how I will leave them after this job is done. Maybe I will stay and be their nanny for good, because I can't see myself without them in my life.
I will talk to Ronia about it. I entered the house and it was quieter than usual, so I passed through all their rooms to check on them. I started with the twins' room and found them sleeping soundly. I walk to Xandria's bedside and plant a wet kiss on her forehead and tell her goodnight and I do the same to Xander. I leave their room and go to the boys and kiss them goodnight. Then I go to hunt down Ronia. I find him in his home office working.
" Hey, I am really sorry about today. It was just too much for me to handle, but I'm better now." " It's okay Lia, uum do you still feel like attending that party or we could skip it and we could watch movies all night just the two of us." He says smiling. " You know if someone didn't know us at all they would think that we are a couple." I say laughing at the thought, I know am not his type and we have a weird friendly relationship which we are comfortable with.
We decide on going to the party, because he needs it to finalize a business deal with some rich famous couple known as the Camerons. They are the richest in the world and a lot of companies want to work with them, they own companies in different fields and they are all well-known and prosperous. Okay, I never thought there would be someone richer than Ronia, but here I'm going to finally meet another rich couple.
I get dressed in a long black mermaid dress and it's long sleeved with a Chinese collar. I love it! Ronia did a great job choosing the dress. It covers all my scars and shows all my curves. I put on mascara and cherry lip balm, my make-up guru is asleep and I can't bring myself to wake him up. So I went with the simple look and the silver wedge ankle boots, a silver bracelet and silver earrings.
I went downstairs to wait for Ronia, as I wrote a note for the kids telling them where we were going and that Lechi was in charge until we returned. I know its night but I still have to write down some rules. I took it to Lechi's room and put it under his phone. When I returned to the living room, I found Ronia waiting for me and I picked up my clutch bag and walked to the car smiling at his expression. I know the dress is beautiful but it shouldn't affect him that way. Anyway, maybe I am reading too much.
Romania's pov
After I was done getting ready, I went downstairs to wait for Lia. I know she was done with her jasmine perfume lingering in the living room. I assume she went to leave a note for Lechi. These are the simple things that make me fall hard for her. There it is the jasmine, it's getting nearer! Damn! She looks hot and gorgeous. Something in me stirs and my heart is ramming in my ribs. I think my ribs won't hold my heart for long.
She doesn't even see how she affects me, not only me but everyone around her. " You look absolutely stunning." I tell her as I open the passenger side for her and she enters smiling and mouthing a 'thank you' to me. I ran to the driver's side, got in and drove away. We sit in a comfortable silence and I keep stealing glances towards her. My God, she is perfect and she doesn't even seem to notice.
We arrived at the venue, which was a huge mansion. The Camerons always held their parties at one of their many properties. They became conservative after their daughter was kidnapped on her first birthday. They don't trust people easily and getting a business deal with them requires one to bleed, sweat and cry. I am their godson and I still had to sweat for this deal.
I parked in the private sector and got out to open for Lia, who was patiently waiting. I took her hand and escorted her towards the door. I am a nervous wreck and she can feel it, so she squizzes my hand in assurance and smiles. I relax and press the bell. A butler opens the door and welcomes us. He leads us to the ball room, which is full of people drinking and dancing to the slow jazz music playing in the background.
We blend in well and greet some of the CEOs as we make our way to the Camerons. I see Mrs. Cameron walking towards us and smiling," Hello godson, I'm glad you could make it." She said, shaking our hands," and who's this beautiful lady over here? Oh my God!" " What's wrong, this is Metolia, my PA and a very good friend of mine."
"But they said she was dead. How are you here? We even buried you." Mrs. Cameron says with glassy eyes. What is she talking about? I know she has never been the same since she lost her daughter, but she was better after she got the twins. Can Metolia be her missing/dead daughter and now I can see the resemblance.
The hair and eyes, but Lia is curvier and taller like Mr. Cameron and the twins. Oh my God, my nanny is this family's long lost presumed dead daughter!
But is she ready for this after what she's been through? I look back at her and she has masked all her emotions. She looks like she didn't just hear what my godmother said.
"Well, this is awkward. I was in the system for six years until I was adopted by a loving family." Lia says, looking between us. " Even if I end up being your missing/dead daughter, I don't really need another family. I have mine already and it's enough for me. Excuse me, I need a drink." She says and walks away towards the bar.
My godmother is full on crying now and I hold her. I know she is hurting but we can't be sure until we do a DNA test because people do look alike. "Hey, we can always do a DNA test to prove your theory, let's go talk to the rest of the family. " I suggested as I led her to a back door leading to a study room.
"Hi godfather," " My favorite godson, I've missed you." Greg says as he hugs me and pats my back. " So tell me you found love yet?" he asks with amusement in his eyes. " No Greg but something came up, apparently Luna thinks my PA is your long lost daughter Metolia. Though they have the same names and features, I still suggest a DNA test to be sure." Greg pales and rushes to hug his wife, who is lost in her world.