Chapter 5

Chapter 5

Yanis dropped Mia and Chris in front of the restaurant they agreed to meet Scarlett.

"Always come over to the house to see grandma", Yanis told her.

" Okay", Mia agreed. "Thanks for today seriously. I appreciate you"

Yanis smiled.

"You are welcome, Mia. Call me if you need anything. I will always be there for you", he told her.

" Okay, I will. Thanks", Mia said.

Yanis picked up the little one.

"Don't ever disturb your mother", he told him.

" I will not disturb mummy, uncle", the boy said.

Yanis smiled and gave him a red packet.

"Welcome to B-city", he told him.

" Thanks for the gift uncle", the boy said and handed over the envelope to his mummy.

Yanis entered his car and drove off.

Mia turned to Chris.

"We are about to meet your godmother. You know her right? You need to be polite later", She said.

" Sure Mom", Chris said.

Mia smiled and held his arms as they walked into the restaurant. She spotted Scarlett immediately after she entered.

They walked to her.

"godma", Chris called.

Scarlett saw the boy and her face brighten up.

" My godson. Oh my! When last did I see you? You even look more handsome. I wish I could steal you away", She said.

"Please don't take me away. I love my mom", Chris said.

Scarlett ruffled his hair.

" Why are you so cute? I'm so jealous of your mom. I need to have a kid of my own soon. I want a cuter child than you ", Scarlett said.

Chris shook his head.

" I am the best child in the world. I don't think there can be a child better than me", he said

"Chris", Mia cautioned.

The little boy pouted. He is just saying the truth.

" Mia, why did you keep me waiting?", Scarlett asked.

"Sorry", was all Mia said.

She sat down and helped Chris to a chair.

" So how are you feeling? ", Scarlett asked.

" I just can't wait to start working ", Mia said.

" Didn't you go to your father's house?", she asked.

"Father is not at home. I saw granny though", Mia replied.

" Your stepmother?",

"She is still the same. Let's eat. I'm hungry", Mia said and took the menu. They ordered dinner and ate a nice dinner.

Scarlett bought Chris an ice cream and didn't stop complimenting him.

Scarlett took them in her car to the apartment she got for them. It is on the ninth floor. House 231. The house has a room, a kitchen, and a toilet. It is a small house but it is decent enough.

" Do you like it?", Scarlett asked.

"Thank you so much", Mia told her.

" I wanted to add money and get a bigger apartment but I know you will be uncomfortable so I just filled up the refrigerator instead", Scarlett said.

"Thanks so much, Scarlett", Mia said.

'It's nice to have friends', she thought.

"You can just rest today and unpack tomorrow. Don't stress yourself.

" Okay. Thanks. Come over later and I will make you a nice dinner", Mia said.

"Okay. you promised"

Mia opened her handbag and brought out a book.

"This is my Latest book. It's a gift for you.", Mia said and added.

"I know you don't read books but just hold onto it",

Scarlett accepted it then.

" Thanks", She said.

"Chris, I will bring a gift for you next time", She told the little boy who is following his mother around.

" Okay. Bye, godma"

Scarlett got out of Mia's apartment and waited for the elevator. The elevator arrived and someone was inside. Scarlett entered the elevator and nods at the person inside as a form of greeting. She noticed that the guy is staring at her Because they are the only ones in the elevator Scarlett felt somehow.

"Hey, it's not good to stare too much. I mean a gentleman should not stare at a lady for long. Do you want to know my name or do you want my number? Is it my W******p number that you want? Just don't stare"

The man raised his brows.

"Pardon? Are you talking to me just now? I'm not staring at you but at the book you're holding. It's a book from a writer I know", he said.

The elevator got to the lobby and opened. The guy walked out briskly and Scarlett was very embarrassed.

***

Scarlett parents are scholars and they are well respected in the society. Scarlett herself is a painter. She is very good at painting. She is also a florist and she owns a flower shop.

Her apartment is not far from Mia's and her florist shop is quite close to Mia's apartment. Mia decided to drop Chris at her shop.

Mia got out of the shop after convincing her son to stay with Scarlett for a few hours.

She stood by the roadside to hail a cab.

Zenith Baxtar is sitting in the back seat of his limited edition low-key car. His assistant is seated in the front passenger seat and is talking to him.

"So will you go? The man has been asking you out to play golf for a while now", the assistant said.

" Do I have to play golf with everyone that invited me? I don't want to go.", Zenith said.

Titus sigh.

"About the shareholders meeting at N_City....."

Zenith cuts in.

"Let the Vice president go. What am I paying him for? Don't speak to me anymore this morning", he said and looked out of the window.

Titus sigh. He knew his boss is in a crappy mood that morning_or it is better to say that he is always in a bad mood.

Zenith saw her. She is in a polka-dot purple dress. She..... That's the only thing he remembered about that woman. Her face! He can't believe in running into her after four years. There are times he wondered if that night us a dream. Turns out it is not. He ordered the driver to stop and got down from the car. A car stopped in front of the woman and she entered the car. The car drove off immediately. Zenith can't believe she slipped away again.

Mia was in a hurry to get to Center symbols agency. She was still waiting for a cab when a car pulled down before her. It's Adam Cooper, her high school crush.

" Mia, Is this you? ", he asked her.

She smiled when she saw him.

" Adam", she called.

"Come in. I can drop you off at wherever you are going. We can use the opportunity to catch up", he told her.

Mia entered the car.

" Where to?", he asked.

"Center Symbols film agency", She said.

Adam was glad to see her again. He wanted to chase her four years ago but she suddenly disappeared.

" Where have you been?", he asked her.

"I left B-city. I came back recently", She replied.

" You're even prettier now", she told her.

Mia smiled.

"Can you give me your recent number and your W******p number? We have a lot of catching up to do", he told her.

It's not too late for him to chase her again.

Mia gave him the number.

Adam hoped she still liked him. He believed a woman can never forget her first love easily.

They arrived at Center symbols film agency and Mia got down from the car.

" Thank you. Adam.", She said.

"You're welcome", Adam said.

Mia walked into the agency.

Watching her, Adam smiled.

He is going to woo her and he had this great confidence that he is going to win her heart this time around.

Mia entered the meeting room and saw the film crew waiting.

" Hello, everyone. I'm sorry for keeping you waiting", She said.

"Hi"

"Hello"

"It's nothing", were the answers she got.

A guy walked up to her.

" You're Mia Quinn?", he asked her.

"Yes. I am. you're?",

" I'm Zander Kingston. I'm the director that invited you", he said.

"Nice to meet you, Director Kingston", She said.

" Let's sign the contract. I will introduce you to the crew. We've sent the contract clauses to you, right? you can just glance through it and sign. I hope we will be able to work well together", he told her.

Mia smiled.

She didn't know a director could be this young.

She signed the contract and he introduced her to the crew.

"We are going to hold an audition and cast the actors and actresses. Your decision will be respected. After all, you wrote the book and you understand each of the characters well", Zander said.

"Let's work together, Director Kingston", She said.

Mia was very happy after she signed the contract. The pay is quite good and she will be able to fend for herself and Chris.

That night she cooked dinner and invited Scarlett to celebrate with her.

Mia enrolled Christopher in a school near the agency. The school is small and it is decent enough.

" Be a good boy in school and don't talk to strangers", She told him.

"Okay mum", Chris replied.

" Wait for me in school after closing. I will pick you up myself", She told him.

"Okay mum", Chris said.

" I packed lunch and snacks for you. Don't beg from your mates. Just tell e anything you want and U will get it for you",

"Yes Mum"

Mia hugged him.