Chapter 9of9 THE BALL PARTY

Kourtney woke up really sore, the soreness was really hitting her badly, her back, neck and legs felt weak and painful, she didn't even think she could stand up," Stuart!." She calls out to him," Good morning love?He came out of the bathroom with a slight smirk," Are you okay?." He asks," I'm okay, just a little sore that's all." She gave a slight smile," was I to rough on you last night?."

" I liked it the fact that you put in a lot of energy in it." She lifts up Her body placing a kiss on his cheek, Stuart lifts her up taking her to the bathroom," I will help you take a relaxing bath then." Stuart turned on warm water in the tub, Kourtney took off her clothes getting into the tub, while washing her body he noticed kiss bites all over her neck, shoulders and upper chest," what's wrong?." Kourtney asks when she noticed him halt," you have some bite marks over your body." Stuart tells her," Kourtney touches her neck even though she can't feel them, Stuart continues washing her, after her bath he wraps her in a towel and takes her bath to the room, Kourtney stared at her reflection in the mirror, her eyes widens seeing how many bite marks they were, she sighed softly grabbing a brown long neck-sleeve sweater and black jeans putting them on, she put on her slippers while she waits for Stuart to get dressed," ain't you going to the office today?." She asks him when she saw him dressed casually, a black T-shirt and black sweatpants with slippers," No, I have a guest coming over today, plus I want to spend time with you." He tells her," a guest? Whose that?." She asks," a childhood friend."

" thought Tyler was your only friend?." Stuart gave a slight smile holding her chin," forget about who is and who's not my friend and let's go have some breakfast." She nods leaving the room. Breakfast was already served on the dining table, Cassy and Rory were already seated waiting for them," Good morning?." Rory greets," morning cutie." Kourtney smiles," are you not reporting for work Uncle?." Rory asks," no." Stuart answers simply," I see, is it because of Kourtney that you do not want to leave?." Rory teases, Kourtney smiles taking a cup of coffee," if you continue to act naughty I won't think twice sending you back to California back to your mother." Stuart says simply," alright I'll stop." Rory giggles taking a glass of juice, after a short while William came into the dining room with Christine behind him, she went over to Stuart leaning in and whispers something into his ears that Kourtney couldn't quite pick up even though she was sitting on the opposite side next to Stuart, Stuart also whispered something into her ear, she nods and left with William, Kourtney wondered what they were discussing so privately that they had to whisper into each other's ears so intimately, she felt jealous and the need to know what they were saying," is something wrong?." Kourtney asks in hopes that he would tell her what they were saying but his words came out the same," it's nothing important." He tells her, Kourtney wanted to flip," if it's nothing why were they discussing it privately?." She asked herself, Stuart took a glass of water before going upstairs, a few minutes later he descended the stairs dressed in a all black suit, leather black shoes and a wrist watch, Kourtney frowns standing up," Are you going somewhere?." She asks him," I have something to take care of, I'll be back." He places a kiss on her forehead and left, Kourtney went upstairs and sat there the entire afternoon, it was dawn when Kourtney opened her eyes, she didn't even know what time she fell asleep, she got up leaving the room going downstairs, she heard voices coming from the living room, she approached the living room and saw Stuart sitting near the fireplace holding a glass of red wine in his hand, there was a man sitting on the other side of the room, he has short brown hair, green hazel eyes and slightly pink lips, he wore a gray suit with a pure white shirt inside, a gold wristwatch and brown leather shoes, Kourtney recognized his face from somewhere, he is Xavier Daniels, he is known to be a Ladies man, owns a lot of clubs and Casinos in different countries, he was handsome and influential," was he the guest Stuart was talking about?." She thought," I don't bite you know, I'm very much interested in meeting you." She heard him say, Kourtney came out from hiding and stood at the entrance, Xavier stood up approaching her and stood in front of her," you're even more gorgeous in person beautiful." He kisses her knuckles with a smirk, Kourtney gasp silently taking back her hand," Mr Daniels." Kourtney gave a slight smile," please call me Xavier." He tells her," Dinner is served." Talia informed them," Good, I'm starving." Xavier walks towards the dining room, everyone sat to have dinner," So what did you bring me from Portland Uncle Xavier?." Rory asks," Well, I can't offer you money cause you already have that, and I'm not good choosing gifts for Ladies, so..how about I give you a free pass at one of my clubs? Sounds good?." He asks her," Sounds cool." Rory smiles," She doesn't need it as long as she is staying under my roof." Stuart says calmly, Rory's smile dies down, she thought that now that she is eighteen, her Uncle will treat her less like a kid, she does love him but sometimes he is too over protective and can be a pain in thee ass," If he can be so over protective with her what of his own children?." Rory thought," it's alright Uncle Xavier, I will accept cash." Rory said, Xavier took out a stash of cash rolled together and gave her, Rory smiles warmly," for how long are you planning on staying here?." Stuart asks," as soon as my flat is ready for arraignment." Xavier says simply," and that will take?." Stuart raises his brow," Let's say a week from now." He, after dinner everyone retired to their rooms, Stuart freshened up and went to bed," now that I think of it, I didn't know Christine can operate a gun so well, she is more than a secretary isn't she?." Kourtney spoke," you need protection and she can protect you." Stuart says simply," I don't need protecting."

" I think you do."

" you don't know me." She tells him," I think I do baby girl." Stuart leans in on her, Kourtney could only blink her eyes," Good night." She says laying down and looked to the other side, she kept staring at the wall till she fell asleep.

Days went by quickly, Kourtney continued shooting and advertising difference brands for different companies, while she was taking a shoot for a latest collection of "JUST WILD" perfume, she suddenly felt dizzy and weak, she managed to finish her shoot and decided to seat down," Water." Cassy offers her water to drink seeing her not looking so good," you don't look so good, should I take you to the hospital?." Cassy asks her looking worried," that won't be necessary, I just need to get home and rest." Kourtney declines going to the hospital," fine, let's get you home." She helps her get up and drove back home, Cassy took her upstairs to her room and laid her down," your temperature is getting high Kourtney! Are you sure you don't want to go to the hospital?." Cassy was really getting worried," no hospital please, like I said I just need some rest and I'll be fine, please leave me to rest now." Kourtney tells her, Cassy nods leaving the room, Kourtney felt nauseous, she got out of bed rushing to the bathroom and threw up, she wondered what she ate that made her throw up? When all she had was her ordinary breakfast that she eats every morning, she went back to bed covering herself with heavy sheets, while downstairs, Cassy was really getting worried about Kourtney, she took out her phone and dialed Stuart's phone, he answered immediately," Stuart! It's Kourtney."

" what has happened to her?." Stuart asks," she's not feeling to well, I have tried to convince her to go to the hospital but she doesn't want to." Cassy tells him sounding worried," I'm on my way." Stuart hangs up standing up from his seat," Mr Levant this meeting isn't over yet." A man said, Stuart was in a meeting with the board members discussing about serious matters concerning the company when he saw Cassy calling him and figured it was something important which it was," I have more important things to get to gentle men, excuse me." He said walking out," but what could be more important than the company?." They murmured to themselves. Stuart arrived home and found Cassy in the living room," Where is she?."

" Upstairs." Stuart went upstairs to the room, he opens the door to see a little figure wrapped herself in heavy sheets and she was still trembling," Kourtney! Stuart approaches her sitting next to her, he touches her forehead and neck, and she was burning," Shit, you're burning." He took out his phone and called Tyler, after hanging up, he gathers Kourtney in his arms taking her downstairs and into the car driving off to the hospital, the nurses took Kourtney away and Linda went to attend to her while Tyler and Stuart stayed back in the hallway," What happened to her?." Tyler asked Stuart," I don't know, she was fine when I left." Stuart said calmly leaning to the wall, inside the room, the Doctor took some tests on Kourtney," what's wrong with me Doctor?." She asks," it's nothing to worry about Mrs Levant, it's normal to have such signs of sickness when you're pregnant, Congratulations." Linda smiles warmly," pregnant!?." Kourtney widens her eyes touching her flat tummy," I will inform Mr Levant." She says about to leave but Kourtney stops her," Doctor! Please don't let my husband know that I'm pregnant, I will be the one to tell him when the time is right, just make up something like I ate something that got my stomach upset." Kourtney tells her," but Mrs Levant-

" please do as I tell you Doctor, it's my decision." Kourtney cut her off, Linda nods leaving the room," How is she?." Stuart asks when she approached them," Well I..you do not have to worry Mr Levant, she just ate something that got her stomach upset, I gave her some medicine and with a little rest, she will be fine." She tells him, Stuart went inside to see Kourtney, when Linda was left alone with Tyler she takes him aside," I would like to speak to you privately." She tells him, Tyler already knew something was off when she came out of the room," what's really wrong with her?." He asks her," she is pregnant, but she asked me not to tell Mr Levant, that she will tell him when the time is right, I'm sorry that I lied I'm only respecting a Patient's say." Linda apologizes," it's okay, you may attend to other things." He tells her, Linda nods and walks away. Stuart sat on the edge of the bed holding her hand," how are you feeling?." He asks her," I'm okay." She tells him," Stuart I'm, I..I would like to go home now." Kourtney tried to tell him the truth but doesn't find it in her to tell him, she was scared, scared of what he would react and say," alright." He helps her get up, When they reached home, Stuart helps her sit down on the couch, Talia brought a bowl of vegetable soup and Stuart fed it to her. He stayed away from work for some days just to take care of her.

The next morning Kourtney went to Cassy's room," Oh my gosh are you freaking kidding me." Kourtney turns around when she walks in finding two people naked in bed," Kourtney! Can't you knock my goodness."

" well I'm sorry I wasn't expecting to find two people naked, just get dressed i am waiting outside." She opens the door and leaves," and what are you smiling about can you get dressed and leave." Cassy frowns," are you sure you want me to leave, I mean damn you're so sweet." Xavier gave a mischievous smirk, Cassy was so drawn to this gorgeous temptation that she didn't want to let go but Kourtney was waiting outside," Well no, but you have to leave, go now." Cassy could only stay strong and fight the temptation, Xavier chuckles getting dressed," I'll see you around." He kisses her lips before leaving, Cassy smiles getting out of bed and got dressed," Good morning to you gorgeous?." Xavier smiles at Kourtney," sleeping with my assistant now?."

" what can I say, I can be so tempting." He smiles walking away, Kourtney rolls her eyes going inside," look at you being and looking all innocent." Kourtney crosses her arms over her chest," you can't blame me can you Kourt? I mean look at him, he is so hot and sexy and handsome and those lips my gosh, his body, you should see him naked." Cassy bites her lip," enough enough, I don't want to hear your fantasies, I have a bigger problem." Kourtney says, Stuart was leaving his study wanting to go downstairs when he heard voices coming from Cassy's room," what problem are you talking about?." Cassy asks," well I'm pregnant, one week two days."

" what! Pregnant, oh Kourtney congratulations I'm so happy for you, but what's the problem?." Cassy asks confused," being pregnant is the problem Cassy, how can I be pregnant?how could I have let this happen?." Kourtney held onto her hair," you're married right? So of course you're bound to get pregnant, it's necessary for a woman who is married to get pregnant." Cassy tells her," you don't understand Cassy I'm not ready, what will Stuart s -

Before she could even finish her last sentence, she sees Stuart standing at the door way, he did not look furious or upset, he just turned around and walked away, Kourtney felt her heart drop," Stuart!." She runs after him, Stuart went back to the room standing beside the window staring outside," Stuart I-

" how could you let this happen? You were not supposed to let yourself get pregnant, how can you be so careless." Stuart cut her off," Careless? Kourtney repeats," it takes two to make a baby Stuart, how dare you blame me? I intended to use protection but no! You wanted it bare right? And this is the result of it, you think i want to be pregnant?you think I'm ready to be a mother? I have a career and dreams to keep going, I don't want to be stuck home looking after a baby." Kourtney said what ever came into her mind," you have to get rid of it." Stuart tells her calmly, Kourtney widens her eyes, she didn't think that he would tell her to terminate the pregnancy, far from that, she touches her flat tummy looking at him Shockley," No." She finally says," you will have to kill me first before you get to my baby, it's innocent and I can't take it's life, if you don't want to accept it it's fine I will raise it myself, but I won't get rid of it." She adds leaving the room in tears, Stuart clenched his fists hitting the hard wall," f**k!." He curses before he also left the room, he arrived at the City hospital and went straight up to Tyler's office," Stuart what brings-

" did you know that she is pregnant?." Stuart grabs his collar," Kourtney wanted to tell you on her own time, I simply couldn't interfere." Tyler said calmly, Stuart let go of his collar sitting on the couch," this wasn't part of the contract was it?."

" would I be pissed if it was?." Stuart frowns," what next? What are you going to do about it?." Tyler asks him," I asked her to get rid of it but she is stubborn, she rather raise it alone she says."

" think about it throughly, do you really want her to get rid of it?." Tyler creases his brow, Stuart didn't say another word, he just stood up and left the building, he drove to a nearby bar and ordered a few bottles of liquor and went back in the car, he opens one bottle drinking it down, he drank a bottle after another bottle till he was wasted, he started the engine and drove off despite him being drunk, he stops in front of a tall building in the city, he entered the apartment in a drunken state and stopped in front of a black door, he knocks and kept on knocking, Christine was getting ready for work when she heard a banging on her door, she frowns hiding her gun behind her back in her trouser before opening the door, her eyes widens seeing Stuart wasted and unable to stand on his two feet," Sir! Oh no." She helps him inside closing the door behind her, she sat him on the couch removing his shoes, his jacket and loosening his neck tie," I will get you a glass of lemon water." She tells him going to the kitchen and brought him a glass full of lemon water," drink, it will help you sober up quickly." She forwards the glass to him but Stuart declines it," I don't need it." He pushes it away," please don't be stubborn and have it, or I will force it on you." Christine tells him," I'm your boss, you listen to me got it, and I'm telling you I don't need it."

" and you're in my house and my rules goes, just have it please." She lifts the glass over to his mouth, Stuart took a few sips leaning back to rest, Christine wondered what was wrong with him that he got himself so drunk, she has never seen him in such a condition, in fact no matter how big a situation is, Stuart never lets himself get drunk like this, whatever it must be bothering him must be really taking a torn on him," She's pregnant."

" isn't that a good thing, that your wife is pregnant?." Christine asks," I'm not ready to be a father, and she is so stubborn on keeping it with or without me." Stuart gave a helpless smile, Christine sighs softly sitting on the edge of the glass table," one thing I know is that a baby is a blessing, I grew up in a training base, no family no friends, all I know is to fight and kill that's all they taught me, I don't know how to love or care for someone, but some times I wish I had a family, parents to call my own, so tell me Sir, if your wife decides to raise the baby alone, how will the child turn out to be, hurting you for the rest of it's life." Stuart pitches the skin between his brows, Christine stared at his red tempting lips," you should lay down and rest." She helps him lay down on the couch, seems like she won't be reporting for work today, she went to her room and changed into gray sweatpants and a white T-shirt, she went back to the living room sitting on the other sofa while she watches him sleep.

Even though Kourtney was upset with Stuart she couldn't help but worry about him to where he could possibly have gone, she takes her phone and calls Tyler," Tyler!."

" Kourtney! what's up?."

" is Stuart with you?."

" I thought he went back home." Tyler frowns," he isn't here, I'll talk to you later." She hangs up going downstairs," William!."

" yes Mrs Levant." William came into the living room," do you have any idea where Stuart is?."

" Mr Levant left without a word to where he was going."

" how can you not know where he is? What if something happens to him?." Kourtney was anxious," I'll find out his location Mrs Levant."

" please hurry." Kourtney sat on the sofa, within a few minutes William comes back," I'll drive you there." Kourtney stands up going with William, in thirty minutes they stop in front of a tall apartment, Kourtney follows Stuart tracker and stops in front of a black door, she knocks on the door wondering who stays there and why he came here in the first place, the door opens and Christine opens the door," Mrs Levant."

" You! Where is he? Where's Stuart?." Kourtney went inside and sees him sleeping soundly on the couch," he came here drunk so I offered him some lemon water and he fell asleep." Christine tells her, Kourtney didn't know what to say whether to be angry or thankful that he is okay and nothing happened between them, but how can she be sure when she wasn't here, after all she didn't trust Christine," William please me get Stuart to the car." William helps Stuart up and led him out of the apartment, Kourtney took one last look at Christine before walking away.

Kourtney gave him more lemon water to drink, by the time he woke up it was sun down, he had a spinning headache, he got up heading to the bathroom to take a cold shower, he then went back to the room and got dressed and left the room going downstairs," look who's finally awake." Xavier smirked handing him a cup of black tea, Stuart took it sitting down," have you seen Kourtney around?." He asks," she hasn't come downstairs ever since she arrived home, she must be with her friend." Xavier said simply, Stuart stood up going upstairs, Kourtney was sleeping in Cassy's room when he walked in, Cassy steps out giving them privacy," Are you awake?." He sits beside her," I don't feel like arguing anymore, you're right, I shouldn't keep this baby, it won't be fair for it to come into a world where it doesn't have both parents to love it, we are not married we are not a couple we don't love one another, I will go to the hospital tomorrow and get rid of it, you don't have to worry." Kourtney assures him clinging onto the pillow, Stuart holds her shoulder squeezing it gently," you don't have to get rid of it, I thought about it and I have decided you keep it, I will support you all the way." He tells her, Kourtney gets up looking at him," but we are not-

" I know, but we can raise our baby girl together."

" how are you so sure it is a girl?." Kourtney blinks at him," because I want a little version of you who is just as pretty as you." He caresses her cheek, Kourtney presses her lips on his," have you ever been to a ball?." He asks her," a ball as in a fancy ball party, like those in movies?." Kourtney blinks

" yes like those in movies." Stuart chuckles," no, but I have always wanted to attend to one." She admits," I will call Frankie to come over, if you need anything I'm in the Study." He places a soft kiss on her forehead and left.

At 7:00pm Frankie arrived with his assistant," Good evening honey." He gave Kourtney cheek kisses like a girl, Kourtney giggles sitting on the sofa," you know when I received a text from your hot husband I just knew this is my day, I always enjoy bringing you my latest designs." Frankie smiles," you're such a charmer you know that." Kourtney shook her head," well sweetie they don't call me Frankie for nothing." He compliments himself, taking out a sexy tight silver dress, it has long slits on each sides," it looks beautiful." Kourtney smiles," and it will look sexy when you wear it." He brings out silver gray high heels and long gray silver hand gloves," I think my work here is done, enjoy your night Sugar." He gives her a good bye kiss on the cheek and leaves, Kourtney went back to her room to prepare, she took her relaxing warm bath, went back to the room and began drying her hair, she asked Kate and Talia to help her out while Cassy got ready herself.

Cassy just got out of the shower when she heard a knock on her door, she opens it and sees Xavier standing there," Mr Daniels." She blinks at him innocently," drop the formalities Cassy, after what we shared you still want to be formal with me." He smiles warmly," apologizes, Xavier! What brings you here?." She asks him," won't you let me into your room?." He raises a brow, Cassy steps aside, Xavier went inside handing her a gift bag," what's this?." Cassy was confused," I want you to be my date tonight."

" your date?." Cassy blinks in disbelief," I'll be waiting for you downstairs." He hands it to her and left the room, Cassy had mixed emotions running through her veins, she didn't understand Xavier's intentions, she knows him to be a player, a Ladies man, he never gets to know or get into a relationship with the girl he has slept with, Cassy is well aware of what type of man he is but she still gave herself to him, I mean who wouldn't want to give themselves to a man like him, he is a temptation to sin for, Cassy pushes the thoughts away opening the gift he brought for her, it was a long gorgeous pitch dress made of silk, there was a pretty diamond necklace and earrings with a diamond wrist watch, Cassy broke into a smile throwing herself on the bed," get yourself together Cassy or you'll be late." She tells herself getting up and began dressing up, the dress held her waistline perfectly, she added black high heels on, she left her hair hanging back behind her, she put on the jewelry and pink lipstick on with little make-up on, she took a look in the mirror and she felt like she was staring at another person.

Kourtney finished up dressing up, Talia made her hair into a hairpiece while Kate did her make-up, her designer dress held her body perfectly with long slits that reached her thighs matching her heels, Stuart came in already dressed up, he wore a gray suit and a white shirt inside with black leather shoes, matching with her, he looked so damn handsome like everyday of his life, Kate and Talia left the room giving them privacy," you looking breathtaking like always," he approaches her," and you look dashing as always." She bites her lip, Stuart takes out a velvet box and brings out a necklace made of white pearls with pearl earrings, he helps her wear them," beautiful." He caresses her cheek," Ready?."

Kourtney nods putting her hand on his and they left the room, Xavier and Cassy were waiting downstairs for the couple," look at you, you look gorgeous this evening." Cassy says hugging her friend," and you look like a true Daniels." Kourtney whispers in her ear, Cassy blushes stepping back which made Kourtney giggle," you look gorgeously beautiful Kourtney." Xavier smiles," thank you." She smiles warmly," shall we." Stuart leads Kourtney away, they went in different cars.

At the airport a black helicopter landed and a tall man steps out, he took in a deep breath of the sweet City," it's always good to be back here." Damian gave a sly smirk, he was dressed in black suit with a white shirt inside and black leather shoes, he covered his face with a mask getting into the car," to the ball shall we." He tells the driver and the car drove off. Three cars arrived at the grand hotel and a red carpet was laid out, Stuart handed Kourtney a gray butterfly mask that covers her eyes only, William opens the car door for them and the cameras flashed on them," Mr and Mrs Levant a moment please." The press asked," No comments please." Kourtney said proceeding inside, Cassy was scared stepping out of the car, the press were all over," Are you okay?." Xavier holds her hand," No I'm not, the press is everywhere I mean what will they say? I will ruin your image I'm not the right girl to be with you here." She tells him," hey look at me, I don't care what they say or think, I chose you to be my date tonight, just keep your eyes on me." He cups her cheek, the driver opens the car door and he steps out proceeding inside," hey isn't she Kourtney's assistant Cassy?." One reporter says," yes she is." Another adds," Mr Daniels are you and Miss Cassy going out together? Is she your girlfriend and is it official?." They started asking but Xavier answered non of their questions and led Cassy inside, Tyler arrived at the hotel with his daughter Rory proceeding inside," Mr Kiel is Kate Levant not able to join you here?."

" are you two still not considering uniting for the sake of your daughter?."

" are you seeing someone at the moment?." They asked question after another question," first of all I don't have a problem with my father not getting back with my mother, and if he decides to see someone else I don't have a problem with it as long as he is happy, stop trying to invade other people's privacy and stick to yours, no more comments please." Rory said proceeding inside, Tyler was so proud of his daughter, he thought she has grown over the years and is really proud of her.

Kourtney met and socialized with few of Stuart's business partners even though they were quite many Stuart didn't want her to exhaust herself and took her to the dance floor where everyone was dancing and having fun," a dance my lady?." He forwards his hand to her," don't mind if I do Prince Charming." She puts her little hand on his palms and he pulls her in his arms and began dancing, she was actually good at it, her body moved in the same direction as his," you're pretty good for a first timer." Stuart compliments her," what can I say I used to watch a lot of ball movies when I used to live alone." Kourtney smiles warmly which made Stuart chuckle, they danced to the music till it came to an end," do you want to sit down and rest a little?." He asks her," one last dance I really like this song." Kourtney says excitement written in her eyes," Well if you like this song I should be the one handing you my hand for the next dance Mrs Levant, I'm sure your husband doesn't mind." A man spoke approaching them, Kourtney couldn't see or recognize his face cause of the mask he had on, Kourtney stared at Stuart, the air around him was getting tense and heavy, she could feel his hold on her hand tightening," does he know this man?." She asked herself, Damian took off his mask smiling at Stuart, Kourtney's eyes widened slightly, she knows him, he is Damian Levant Stuart's younger brother," Come on Stuart let go of her hand, you don't wanna look like a possessive husband who is Obsessed with his little wife," Damian steps a little closer to Stuart so he could whisper next to his ear," people are watching Stuart, you don't wanna be that guy now." He steps back, Stuart grit his teeth and finally let go of Kourtney's hand and went off the dance floor to get a drink," may I have this dance with the most beautiful woman I know?." Damian forwards his hand with a slight bow, Kourtney takes it and he holds her waist pulling her closer," how close is your relationship with Stuart?." Kourtney asks," however do you mean?." Damian smiles," he did not seem overwhelmed seeing you, like a big brother who is supposed to have enjoy seeing his younger brother." Kourtney said," Well Stuart and I haven't seen each other for years now, let's just say we never got along ever since we were kids." He tells her honestly," I see." Kourtney could only say, the song came to an end," thank you for the dance." He kisses her knuckles leading her off the stage, shortly after his phone rang, he excused himself going somewhere private," Speak." He says, when he heard the news, veins popped out of his neck, his face became dark and dangerous, he no longer had that smiley face," what do you mean she escaped?." He clenched the phone in his hand," make sure she doesn't reach the City understand, your lives depends on it." He warns them before cutting the call," Damn it Luciana." He hits the wall and went to look for his men outside," Luciana escaped, stay on guard I'm pretty sure she will come here looking for her beloved Stuart, catch her when you see her, or else." He alerts them going back inside.

About Two hours ago when Damian left for New York City, Luciana pleaded with him to tell the Doctors not to give her an injection but pills instead because it always hurt when injecting it through her skin, and he agreed to do this little favor for her before leaving, when it was time for her medication she went to the bathroom, a nurse came into the room and saw she was not in bed," Luciana!." She calls out to her," help me please." Luciana cried out, the nurse rushed into the bathroom and Luciana hit her head with a flower vessel and she past out, Luciana locked the bathroom door taking an injection and a small bottle of liquid drug and left the room, she sneaked on the guards injecting the drug on their necks which made them unable to move, she took a gun and a security card to open the doors," hey you stop!." A guard points his gun at her but she knew he wouldn't shoot her because Damian would go berserk on them so she had the advantage, Luciana shot him in the leg running away, she got into the car using the security card to open the gate and drove out, she was so relieved to get out of that prison after ten years, but she will only get to breath once she is in Stuart's arms, Luciana drove through the empty road in the woods not knowing where she was going, all she remembered is hearing Damian say he is going to the City to attend a ball and meet Stuart, at that moment she didn't care that Damian will be right where she's going as long as she reaches Stuart first, when she reached the boarders she got out of the car and hid in one of the boats going to the city.

Damian wasn't at peace, he takes out his phone calling his men," any news?."

" still no sign of her Sir, we found the car she used near the shore, she must be in the City by now." The man said to the other side," I will take over from here." He cuts the call," you seem busy taking calls this evening." Stuart approaches Damian with his hands in his pockets," just like you I'm also a busy man, I'm bound to get calls every hour and then." Damian gave a slight smile, Stuart narrows his eyes before walking away, Kourtney was exhausted and just wanted to go home and rest," Are you okay?." Stuart holds her waist," just exhausted." She says," I'll take you home." He leads her away," you're leaving?." Cassy asks," yes but I want you to stay back and have fun okay, stay safe." Kourtney gives her a hug," I will look after her you don't have to worry." Xavier holds Cassy's waist," I'm counting on you." Kourtney says leaving with Stuart, Stuart led Kourtney out to the car, he opens the car door for her and she went inside, he closes her door going to open the drivers seat when he heard a voice shout out his name," Stuart!." The voice sounded so familiar to his ears, he looked back and saw a young woman in a hospital dress, her blonde hair slapping her face due to the wind, she looked weak and in a bad condition, Luciana dropped the gun in her hand and passed out failing to the ground, Stuart ran to her side and fell on his knees removing some hair covering her face," Luciana!." His eyes widened in disbelief, he holds her closer to his body gathering her in his arms, Kourtney steps out of the car wondering who the girl was that made Stuart tense up," Kourtney open the door." Stuart tells her, Kourtney opens the back seat and Stuart lays her down closing it," Let's go." He gets into the car and drives to the hospital," Stuart! Who is she?." Kourtney asks but Stuart kept his eyes on the dark road, Kourtney didn't know why but her heart began to race inside her chest.

Damian was furious and angry, he saw Luciana approaching the hotel, but as he was trying to leave the building he saw Stuart and Kourtney by the car, he couldn't simply kidnap her in the open so he hid away and saw Stuart take her away.