Elijah's POV
After her little rant about embarrassing her in front of my parents.

Lia got up from my lap putting her hands on her hip waiting for something that I wasn't quite sure of.

"My goodbye/see you later hug" She asked sassily.

Lia held out her hands to pull me up from my chair.

I wrapped my hands around her small frame kissing her puckered lips and I felt her small hands moving towards my backside.

Lia's hands settled on my arse, she squeezed it twice before giving it a small hesitant slap making me jolt in surprise.

I didn't stop her because she's mine and I'm hers.

Lia finally pulled away after giving my arse one last squeeze and a much harder slap making me chuckle at her adorable antics.

"Bye hun, thanks for the long hug I needed that" Her short self got on her tippy toes to kiss my lips but the little minx went for my cheek and ran out the door before I could change that.

Nalia opened the door again, blowing a kiss my way and I caught it holding it to my heart.

'I'll get her back' I thought to myself grinning.

I pressed the intercom "Ms. Doris, come in my office" I told the assistant that was assigned to me.

I heard a knock on the door "What's my schedule for the day?" I ask the kindhearted middle aged woman.

"A meeting with the tailors of the new collection at 1 and your fitting for the new suits and tux from Mr. Alfonsi at 3. Then you're all clear for the rest of the day so hurry up and get ready to woo little Ms. Chen for that dinner and don't even try anything funny" She says the last part with a warning tone.

I laughed 'Oh, I'm doing something real funny during that dinner' I thought to myself smirking.

"Thank you Ms. Doris, but no promises" She rolled her eyes exiting my office.

I looked down at my watch it's 12:27 so I need to get going to meet the tailors.

Time Skip...

After completing my schedule for the day. I went home and noticed that my parents weren't here.

I called my mother "Hey mum, where are you?" I asked as I took a bite of the cereal bar in my hand.

"Your father and I went sightseeing of New York City" She said loud enough for me to hear.

It seems like they were in a noisy environment.

"Ok get home safe" Then she started making kissy sounds to the phone telling me love you too.

I went into my bedroom and slept off
my tiredness.

Hours later I heard the door banging and Mum and Dad calling my name through the door.

"I'm coming" I yelled out.

I opened the door and mum angrily pushed me aside.

"I swear you can sleep on water without noticing, we have been banging on the door for almost 5 minutes for you to open up" My dad says while walking towards my mother.

She busied herself with settling the groceries on the kitchen Island getting ready to make dinner.

I walk to where my mum stood and hugged her from behind.

"Sorry mama, I was just really tired. I'll get you guys your own keys so nothing like this will happen again" She just hummed in response and I kissed her cheek.

"Elijah, be ready by 6:30 because Nalia will be here by 7" Mum yelled at my retreating back.

Time Skip...

I heard my parents welcoming Lia inside my penthouse, it's not like she's never been here before.

I started making my way downstairs
"How are you my dear, hope you had a safe journey coming here?" My mum softly asked her.

"Yes I did, my penthouse is only a few blocks from here so I just walked" Lia replies back.

"Ok I'm going to go in the kitchen to set up everything" My mum pats Lia's shoulder walking away.

"Emmanuel, come with me" She called out to my dad whose face had a permanent scowl.

He got off the couch "I don't understand why they call it Football when they are using their hands when real Football is called Soccer where they actually do real footwork" He shakes his in disappointment.

My girlfriend couldn't hold in her laugh as he threw her head back cackling.

While they laughed together I walked towards them interrupting their little conversation.

"Hello love" Lia turns around and rolled her eyes at me.

She's still mad about what happened in the morning.

My dad noticed the tension roaming in the air.

"Emmanuel, where the fu— you know what I'm not even gonna say it. Just hurry,  I need your help" Oh no she's mad.

"Good luck son, you'll need it" He whispered in my ear patting my shoulder before running off to the kitchen.

I slowly went behind her and wrapped my hands around her waist, kissing and nibbling on her neck.

"Mmmm Eli stop it, I-I'm s-still mad at you" Lia says trying not to moan and is failing miserably.

She then wiggles out of my grip going into the kitchen to help my parents out with dinner.

I walk over to the balcony breathing in the breezy air of New York City and the never ending lit up skyscrapers and buildings.

Minutes later my mom called out to me
"Elijah, get you arse over here and come eat" I guess she's still angry.

I walked back in and saw three of them sitting in the dining table.

Dad was reaching for a dinner roll until my mum smacked his hand away.

"We have to wait for our son" Mum told him smiling at Lia who just giggled at them.

"Ok since we're all here let's eat" We dug into the food Lia complimented mum's cooking when she took her first bite and we all continued to eat in a comfortable silence.

After dinner mum went back inside the kitchen and brought back a sweet potato pie, Lia promised to bring dessert this must have been what she had brought.

I'm not a fan of pies so I kindly declined when Lia tried to offer me a piece.

After dinner we all relocated to the living room talking with classical music resonating in the background.

Lia and I are sitting on the same loveseat and my parents sat across us.

"Nalia, are still in school?" Dad asks while sipping on his chamomile tea.

"No, I already graduated" She confidently tells him.

"Wow, congratulations dear" Mum said with sincerity in her tone.

"How are you dealing with taking care of a big business?" He questioned.

"It's kind of hard when granny placed all the responsibilities of handling the company on me. But in all honesty, it was difficult trying to figure how to balance out my personal life and a company that has hundreds lot of employees depending on me not to fail them" Lia politely explained.

Dad smiled sadly at her and his eyes held fondness and admiration for Lia.

"Being a leader has absolutely nothing to do with age. When you have the mindset and confidence, it's easy to take on the role of leadership. You my dear, really are wiser and stronger than your age. It amazes me how much weight you have on your shoulders it just made you stronger and contemplative. I truly appreciate that for a young lady like yourself" She turns her head looking at me with tear filled eyes.

Mum went to sit next to Lia hugging her as she began to cry, comforting my girl.

"Son, come with me I have to talk to you" Dad tilts his head towards the balcony.

I stood up walking behind him.

"Elijah, I hope you treat her right. She had so much burden on her shoulders and a many depend on her" Dad states very proudly.

"Son, you take care of that young lady and help her in every step she takes. I can see it in your eyes that you love and want to protect her with all your might" I looked at the glowing city lights grinning to myself.

"I really do and I'll willing to do anything for her but I'm scared that if I confess she'll get scared and say it's too soon. So, I'll just keep my mouth shut for now" Dad chuckled saying he understood.

"But be careful and cautious, from the things you told your mother and I about her family, they are not going to go down without a fight even though they will take extreme measures to get what they want" The thought of Lia's family bringing any harm to her filled me up with anger.

"Just promise me that you won't drift away and break Nalia's heart" Dad turns to look me in the eyes and looked into my determined ones for a guaranteed answer.

Nodding his head he backed away patting my shoulder.

"Now let's go see how they're doing" He and I stared at each other then bust out laughing.

We walked back in the living room it had skipped my mind to get Lia back for this morning.

Well I can always get her back next time and I know exactly how.

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