THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY

CHAPTER TWENTY - FAMILIAR FACE

Lila POV

Glancing at the clock that settled on the wall of the ballroom. I took a deep sigh as my mind was wondering how my little daughter is doing right now. Is she sleeping peacefully? Did she listen to her nanny? Or beg her to read a story for her before she goes to sleep?

One of the characteristics of my daughter is that she's too hard to fall asleep. You need to tend to her demands which I always object to but instead compromise with her in return.

I learned that raising a child alone is not as simple as it can be. That is why I admire my mom for how she is able to look forward despite everything that has happened.

I glanced at my sister who kept laughing of course Luna just being Luna as always. I know she didn't like it here. For goodness that girl would prefer to be outside and have fun in one of the city's bars.

I don't know how she is able to dodge the paparazzi because she has never been caught at all, not even once. Maybe she is just good at hiding just like me.

My eyes went to my mom who was busy talking to some businessman. For all I know they are just talking nonsense about things that I hated the most. My sisters keep glancing at me , smiling and even waving to me to come and join them.

Urg! I really hate socializing.

I glanced again on the clock and I let out a yawn. Goodness, are these people not tired at all? I mean, just looking at them makes me feel tired and sleepy.

I stood up and decided to tell my mom and sisters that I will go ahead because I want to rest early. I promise my daughter that I will walk her in the park and play with her.

Just when I am about to go where my mom is sitting. My eyes caught a familiar person, I swear I can feel my blood rushing to my head and my heart pounding like it's about to jump out from my chest.

When I didn't move from where I stood up, their eyes moved slowly like a movie and focused on me. I swear I saw Mrs Frost's eyes go wide while she grabbed her husband's shoulder harshly and shook him to gather his attention.

When both of their eyes landed on me then they traveled down as if they were seeing someone at my back.

"Sweetheart!" I didn't have to turn around to confirm who the person behind me was.

His familiar scents indicate that he is close to me. I can feel my heart go wild just hearing his voice again. Instead of turning my back I slowly gather myself and forget that I need to ask permission from mom and sisters that I will head first.

I ran away as fast as I could. But a hand clasped on my wrist making me stop.

"Sweetheart!" He said and within a second I can feel his arms around me.

My back is still facing him and I can feel his arms tightening when I pull away from him.

"No!" He mumbled I could feel the dump setting on the skin behind my neck.

Is he crying?

Goodness I don't have time to answer that stupid question of mine. This is impossible. I should gather myself and get out of here as fast as I can. But how can I do that when this guy holding me like his life depends on it.

He then spun me around making me face him. As expected he is still the same Blake I used to know but more on matured and his stubble grows a little. He smiles while looking at me, the kind that I used to get when we are together.

"You're here! I finally found you. You don't know how much I've been looking for you till this day. Sweetheart…..!" He didn't continue as he launched himself to me again bringing his face closest to mine.

"Where have you been? I've been looking for you? I miss you sweetheart!" He said and kissed me unceremoniously, making eyes wide. I swear every fiber my body left me. Before I drowned myself to him I pushed him harshly making me stumbled backwards, he looked at me confused and I swear his eyes slowly tearing up.

"Sweetheart??? It's me?" He said to me and I shook my head mentally and physically.

"I don't why you are here but I don't think I want to talk or want to be close to you. So please kindly distance yourself and don't hug me or kiss me!... You..!" Before I can finish my sentence he holds me again.

"No! Distance? No…. It's been three years since the last time I saw you and you want a distance? Sweetheart please I can't do that. Look at me? Do I look like I want a distance? Please let's talk and discuss everything. Please don't push me away. Please, I am begging you!" He said and I could hear him sob.

"Princess Liliana? Is something wrong?" Of course one of my bodyguards asked. "Do you know this man Princess Liliana?" He asked me once again.

"Get off Blake!" I said as I shrugged him off of me.

"No!" He said strongly and didn't let go of me.

Good thing we are far away from so many people. Or I swear anyone will witness the scene we created.

I eyed my bodyguard and gave him a signal to help me move Blake away from me.

"What the fuck?" Blake hissed as he looked.at my bodyguard who pulled him out from me.

"Sir, I believe you are harassing the princess. Let go of her!" He demanded.

"I won't let her go, she's my wife!" Blake said making me bodyguard looked at me confused but then he pulled him off once again so I can be away from Blake.

"Sweetheart, tell him I am your husband!" Blake said as he faced me.

"I am not your wife Blake! I need to go!" I said as I took a step away from him. I hurriedly walk away from him as I can hear him screaming my name. If not for my bodyguard who is still blocking him to get me, maybe I am still in his arms.