Adrian got to his hotel room, freshened up and stood before the mirror clad in a blue tuxedo and a custom made shoes. His hair well treated, glitters as he styled it to heightened his looks.
His V shaped jawline well chiselled out on a pink lips. He looked back at himself in the mirror, satisfied with his looks, he stepped out.
He is a prominent figure in the business world. Many haven’t really met him, only heard his name. He would meet a few people and possibly strike a business deal with them.
What interests him the most is business deals and proposals. And he would like to meet this new business mogul in town. That would definitely foster easy business cooperation in the future.
As his car drove into the five star hotel where the launching was taking place, he saw the parking lot was almost filled except that a place was reserved for him by Santiago.
Adrian stepped out, looking all charming and cute. He was welcome by Santiago and when the latter saw him, he smiled and said “You’re the most handsome dude here tonight, Adrian”
This guy has remained so cute and charming after so many years. He thought as they grow older, the looks may get abated, but not Adrian. He was a man who couldn’t help but compliment him.
“Thank you Santiago. You’re also very cute,”Adrian complimented. The two friends hugged each other and they stepped into the venue of the occasion.
As Adrian got in, Santiago took him to his Parents first. They know Adrian, though many years have passed but they were happy to meet him again.
“I’ve got winds of your name, ranking so high that I am glad that you are Santiago’s friend. I hope he learns something new from you, Adrian” Simon Blake complimented, holding the younger man in a hug.
“The media are experts in blowing things out of proportion, Uncle” Adrian replied humbly. He might be a big name, but Santiago’s worth was more than his.
“This isn’t about proportion but reality. Proud of you Adrian. How’s Richard” Simon asked, sounding so familiar with the Lester’s family.
“Dad is doing fine sir” Adrian replied and bowed before Nancy. “Blessings be upon you, my dear” Nancy said smiling and placing her hand on Adrian’s shoulders.
“Thanks Aunt” Adrian said and went in the direction of where Santiago pulled him. As he went with him, someone caught Adrian’s attention, two women dressed in beautiful designer clothes stood aside, talking and smiling happily.
Adrian blinked his eyes and stared at them from the sidelines. Are his eyes deceiving him? The first woman might not surprise him so much because he knows next to nothing about her except that she’s an ex-convict but the second, how did it happen?
“Uncle Santiago”Elsie Blake came running into Santiago. The latter hugged her to the side. Elsie is either with Charlotte or looking for him. Some people would think she’s their daughter.
Adrian’s attention was shifted and he glanced at the little girl. A feeling of love flowed from him to her and he said “Hello pretty”
“Hello uncle,” Elsie replied, waving her hand at him. He’s such a cute uncle. She smiled and that caught Adrian’s attention the more. She looked like someone from his family.
But coincidence is common in this life. But she’s beautiful and he likes her. He was still staring at her when Santiago said “my niece, Elsie Blake”
Adrian immediately knows that she’s the same person that called Santiago a few days ago. He smiled at her, she’s a very likeable person.
“Elsie, this is my friend, a long time friend, Adrian Lester,” Santiago said and brought Elsie between them. Now, Adrian was standing next to Elsie and he said “Nice meeting you honey” and squatted.
The temptation and pull was irresistible that Adrian had to squat, to come down to her eye level. He stared at her, the more he stared at her, the more familiar she became.
“It’s nice meeting you, uncle Adrian. You’re so cute” Elsie complimented. She likes cute men to be her Mommy’s boyfriend, not that bad guy Ray Grimard, loitering around anywhere her Mommy is.
Adrian chuckled. “Thank you. You’re so pretty dear” he said and smiled. He took her hands in his and said “you’ll be my friend too, like Santiago right?”
“Yes, friends forever,” Elsie said.
When Adrian glanced at the direction where he saw those women, they were no longer there. He became uneasy. Isn’t that other woman Clara Leon?
How did she get to X-city and in such a glamorous place? As for that woman, Luna, he doesn’t know much about her.
Perhaps he needs to have his men investigate certain things for him immediately. He took his phone from his pocket and sent a text.
When he raised his head again, Santiago was talking to some else. Elsie glanced up at Santiago, “Will you like to meet my Mommy?” She asked.
“Sure. I’d love to meet her” Santiago said. Such a beautiful girl must have a mother that she took after. So smart and beautiful.
“My mommy is beautiful and attractive. She’s a medical doctor but you see, she doesn’t have a boyfriend yet” Elsie informed wearily.
She likes this uncle and wants him to be her friend. She wants to talk to this uncle more, but before she could say something else to him, Santiago came and said, “come” and locked palm with Adrian again.
He held Elsie on the other hand but she soon pulled away and ran towards Jimmy “Uncle Jimmy” she said and Santiago sighed, such a hyperactive niece of his.
In a corner, Luna and Clara were talking in hushed voices “… it’s been four years and more, how long will the truth be concealed from him?” Clara asked.