Chapter 28

Chapter 28
|| KIERA STEVENS'S POV ||
" Thank You!", I smiled reluctantly, dropping my purse on the table carefully.
" The pleasure is all mine!", he replied in the gentlest voice, going on the other side to take the chair. We were sitting inside a fancy restaurant currently. Even after so many convincing words, I couldn't stop my dad from setting up another blind date for me. I got the fact that he wanted me to have a family but things could wait. My career has been rising recently. Not to mention, I was a fucking mistress to some damn mafia king.
I looked up to smile at the man who looked around thirty, Kevin Morgan. He was one of my father's sons who had great degrees, a professional doctor, renowned around the world. He was looking like those school guy in his round glasses. I would give her 6 out of 10 in looks and everything. He was considered to be called a cool guy but not hot or tempting like Luca.
Fuck..why the hell am I comparing him with that monster?
I pushed those thoughts back into my mind. Not understanding how to interact, I started awkwardly,
" Hi..I..I am Kiera Stevens.."
He gave me a toothy smile, flattering,
" I know. I mean, our fathers have already shared everything, isn't it? By the way, I am Kevin Morgan. I must say that you are far more beautiful than I thought."
I blushed slightly at his remark but secretly rolled my eyes in annoyance. Gosh! It was the lamest pickup line that I had listened to in school days. I cleared my throat to get to the point straightforward,
" You know. Kevin. I am into these dates actually.."
He laughed softly, bringing his palms together on the table,
" Me too. We have such similarities, isn't it? I guess, we will get along well, Kiera.."
I bit my lips hard and pushed my lips hard to smile. Idiot! He didn't even understand what was I trying to say. Sighing, I opened my lips to make it clear but someone shouted from the crowd, earning our attention,
" Is that.Kiera Stevens?"
I snapped my head back in the direction. A girl around 20 quickly ran in my direction, her eyes sparking in excitement. I guess, I couldn't hang out like other normal days anymore. I replied giving her a polite smile,
" Yes! Nice to meet you!"
Her eyes widened in surprise and excitement. Quickly, she pulled out a notebook from her bag, asking excitedly,
" Oh my gosh! You don't know how much I liked you. Your photos are rock. Can I get an autograph, please.. please? I am really your fan."
I chuckled happily but was moved by her words. I couldn't believe that I had fans already from my single shoot. So, I signed my name quickly. She gave me her brightest smile, leaving before giving a small bow of appreciation,
" Thank you! Good luck with your next projects! Fighting!"
" Wow, you are famous!", Kevin spoke, glancing between the girl and me. I just shrugged, looking around to notice that there were actually many people watching me,
" Not much really! I just had a good cover recently!"
He grinned back, flipping through the menu pages,
" Liar! Anyway, I have ordered all the richest meals here. Hope, you will like them!"
I returned a small smile reluctantly. I preferred to select foods according to my own preferences. It didn't matter whether it was rich or cheap. It seemed like Kevin was highly concerned about his image in front of me.
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We had some formal talks only until the waiters came to serve us our ordered meal. Just after I tried to look through the dishes, a loud voice caught my attention,
" MOMMY!"
I whipped my head back in the direction immediately, finding Ryan running over to me. Thankfully, it was late at night and there weren't many customers left. I was happy and bewildered at the same time. Ryan jumped over me and my eyes followed the entrance to find another familiar figure coming.
AZRAEL!
He looked extra hot in his dark grey suit. His curls were messy as usual. For a moment, I couldn't believe my own eyes.
What was he doing here? Why did he bring Ryan here? How the hell did he find me again?
I was speechless before getting on my step, stumbling, and dropping Ryan on the ground carefully. He looked into my eyes emotionlessly then his eyes fell on Kevin aside. His gaze turned cold immediately.
I spoke in a nervous voice, not understanding their intention,
" What.. what are you doing.. here?"
He spat in a cold voice, still giving a piercing glare to Kevin behind me,
" Ryan wanted to see you. I couldn't help with that."
I was speechless before looking down at my son who nodded his head rapidly in acknowledgement. Ryan was an extremely sensible child. During my time or work, he never insisted on coming to me. But since Luca said that, I had to believe his words. He had no reason to come here except for Ryan's wish.
Kevin's voice snapped my attention,
" Kiera, who is it?"
I cleared my throat before looking behind him with an awkward smile,
" Well. You know. I have a son. And he..he is my good friend, Azrael De Luca.."
Luca extended his hand like a charming man but his words sounded impolite,
" Nice to meet you, man! Sorry for the interruption but the child's wish should be put first. Can we have the meal together?"
I looked over at him strangely. I thought he was going to leave after dropping Ryan. For a man like him definitely had other reasons behind it. From my own judgment, he wasn't a man to hang out with.
Obviously, Kevin couldn't refuse because of his manners. He welcomed eagerly, gesturing at the waiters to bring more plates here,
" Sure! Waiter, please give more plates here."
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We were having dinner in awkward silence. Ever since his arrival, Kevin didn't talk anymore freely. It was like his temperament had brought coldness in the air. I looked down at my son who was sitting on Luca's lap as he fed him. I couldn't believe that he was so obedient around this scary man. I was cutting meats and he, as a gentleman of the world was feeding him. I didn't know why but the scene warmed my heart. At least, my son was happy here.
Kevin coughed vigorously to get our attention. It was more like a family dinner with a friend. Kevin asked, sounding a little nervous,
" So what do you do, Azrael?"
I sat in my chair nervously, hoping that he wouldn't give any creepy answer like always. But he just gave him a short response, paying more attention to feeding Ryan,
" Business! You?"
Kevin puffed his chest proudly. Holding forks between his fingers, he replied excitedly,
" Oh...I am a doctor by profession. Have you heard about the recent surgery of twin babies who were trapped in one body? It was all over the newspaper just a month ago. Kiera, you should have seen it. I performed that surgery for 12 hours straight. However, it was successful. From that time, people started calling me Dr.Miracle. So..I kind of like saving people.."
I swallowed hard when I saw Luca pulling his lips into a sly smirk. He dropped the fork aside nicely. Looking deep into Kevin's eyes, he gave his reply in a cold, humorless voice,
" How unfortunate! I like to kill people."