Chapter 5

Elisa’s Point Of View

It's been a month since the last time I saw Aubrey. We kept in touch after that, we're texting and calling whenever we get the time but last week.. I can't contact her anymore. 

"Relax, Elisa! It's just a girl, I'm sure you can find another one. Emma wants you to meet her younger sister. Trust me, she's hot." My good for nothing best friend slash cousin said over the phone 

"She's not just another girl, Rose! She's different. I fucked up in so many things but I am sure this time that she's the one for me and I don't care how hot Emma's sister can be." Cliché as it sounds but yeah that's how I am crazy over that kitten

"Then what are you still doing there?" 

I frowned "What?"

"Get your ass out of there and find the woman of your wet fantasies." She laughed "I'm serious." 

"You know I cannot just leave. Sophia needs me." 

"Let me remind you, Ms. Taylor that Sophia hotel has a branch in Manhattan that I am currently handling." 

Oh. How can I forget that? 

"But, who will handle our hotel here in Los Angeles?" 

"Ask your good in everything brother. Instead of whoring around, give him something that will teach him a lesson. You know that he cannot play around with his girls forever." 

I'll find you, Aubrey Jackson.

~~

"sister! Ask anything but not that." Bambam whined like a child

I rolled my eyes "You graduated three years ago and what? Nothing. After your father died, you started to fool around." 

"Our father. He's also your father." He reminded me

I scoffed "Our father my ass. This is the last favor I'm going to ask from you." 

"sister, I can't do that. I don't know how to handle a company."

"I already called mom about that, she'll fly here tomorrow to guide you. This is a win win favor, Bam. I'll fly to Manhattan to handle my hotel while Rose is on her vacation. You'll handle Sophia here for you to learn things about this industry." 

"Do I have a choice? You already planned everything before telling me." 

~~

"Elisaaaaa!" 

"Rose! Put me down!" I laughed

She put me down while smiling at me like a chipmunk "I missed you, Taylorgs!" 

Here we go again with her nicknames for me. 

I glared at her "Missed you too, chipmunk!" 

I looked over her shoulder to see a woman holding a baby boy. "Is she your wife?" 

Rose wrapped her arm around her wife's waist "Yeah. Emma, this is my good for nothing cousin." 

Emma and I shook hands. 

"Are you sure you don't want to meet my sister? You'll have a hard time finding that girl." Emma said to me

I can't help but to smile at her "I appreciate your offer but I'll stick with my Bree." 

"Bree? Is that her name?" Rose asked 

"Her name is Aub.." 

"Sister! Are you with Rose's cousin already?" 

A familiar boy walked to us. Why does he look so familiar? 

"Elisa, this is Noah. Emma's brother." 

Noah offered a handshake "Nice meeting you. I heard so many stories about you from Rose." 

We shook hands. 

"I hope she's not ruining my reputation with you, guys." I teased 

After our little reunion, they helped me with my things. 

Noah is driving, next to him is Rose while Emma sister and I are in the back seat. 

"I forgot to say, mommy invited you Elisa to have lunch with us." Emma said while we are on our way to their house 

"Do I have a choice?"

Emma laughed "Unfortunately for you, no. You don't have a choice." 

I looked at the baby in her arms. I remember my baby Sophia. If she's still alive, she'll be the most adorable girl in my eyes. 

"Elisa? Are you okay?" Emma asked me when she saw me staring at her baby. 

"I'm sorry. I just remembered something." I weakly smiled 

"Sophia?" 

"Huh? You.. you know?" I stuttered 

"Don't worry, your secret is safe with us. Rose explained everything to us. You know.. stuff involving babies. She reminded us to be sensitive with those kinds of stuff." Emma said

Rose gave me a look in the rear view mirror. 

"It's okay, Rose. I understand." 

~~

"Auntie!" A cute, pretty and adorable little girl run to Rose the moment we stepped out from the car

"Gab!" Rose kneeled down and embraced the child

My eyes became watery as I stared at the child, I remembered my Sophia to her. 

"Who is she, Auntie?" 

Rose stood, carrying the little girl in her arms "Oh. This is my cousin, Elisa." She introduced me to the child

"Hello, Ms. Elisa." 

My lips formed into a big smile "Hello, little Gab." 

"Where is your mom, Gab?" Emma asked 

"She visited her shop and went to the mall to buy her new phone." 

Emma nodded her head "Let's go inside. I'm sure mom is waiting for us." 

~~

"Hmm. This is great. Maybe this is the reason why my cousin keeps on bragging about her mother-in-law's cooking." I commented after I tasted the baby back ribs that Mrs. Jackson cooked

"Told you." Rose winked at me

Mrs. Jackson laughed "Thank you. Rose is really a fan of my cooking." 

I frowned when I saw Gab not touching her food "You okay, Gabby?" 

She pouted "I can't eat without my mommy."

Mrs. Jackson who was sitting beside her patted her granddaughter's head "Your mommy is busy, Gab. You can't keep on doing this. Mommy will be mad at you." 

"Okay." Gab sighed then looked at me "Do you have a boyfriend, Ms. Elisa?" 

I choked. This kid has a smart ass to ask questions like that.

"Gab, I think it's not nice asking your auntie Elisa like that." Emma sister said 

"No, it's okay." I smiled at Gab "No, I don't have, why?" 

"Can you date my mommy?" 

Everyone gasped at Gab's antics. Why do they all want me to date that woman? What's her name by the way? 

"Mom!" Gab's eyes twinkled as she looked over my shoulder 

She stood up from her seat and ran towards the door. 

"Gab, missed me?" 

That voice. I know that voice. 

I turned my head around and saw the woman that occupied my mind and heart since the day I met her. 

After she kissed her daughter's cheek, she carried her and turned her attention to us. 

Her eyes widened as her sight landed on me "Elisa?" 

I smiled "Found you."