Chapter eight

AYANNA 

There were ten most richest and powerful family in the country. My family ranked seventh position. However the Blackwell family were at number one nevertheless even number two did not come close to them in terms of wealth, prestige and power. But even with so much wealth and power, they were still very low key, their identity was only known by few. I heard they were a Mafia family those who made enemies with them were plunged into complete ruins and later disappear...

I stood completely frozen in my spot too dazed to even react. I wanted to deny that it wasn't him, perhaps my eyes were playing tricks on me but then he turned in my direction, locking gaze with me. 

He looked at me with such intensity as though he was peeking right into my soul. Those beautiful eyes_ how could I ever forget them. 

Oh God Ayanna! What have you gotten yourself into?

"Aya, Ayanna,"

I quickly regained myself at the mention of my name, looking away from Rain just as his lips curved into a wicked smirk. 

"Ayanna, you're sweating profusely are you alright?" Alex's mumbled, taking my hand with a somewhat worried expression.

"I...I'm alright," I stuttered, feeling uncomfortable. I had to get out of here. Nevertheless before I could put that thought to reality Alex spoke.

"Okay then, we should go greet the Blackwell heir," he took my hand, pulling towards Blackwell heir before I could object. No, I can't face him, I...

We were in front of him the next second and I couldn't help but look up at him. Like us, there were other people who'd come to greet him. He was speaking with the governor before Alex spoke.

"Mr.Blackwell, I'm Alex Greyford," Alex stretchforth his hand for a handshake. I stood as stiff as a statue beside Alex, hoping and praying that he'd completely forgotten about me. He was the mighty Blackwell heir afterall, he certainly had countless women throwing themselves at him. But then why did he agree to be my male escort? Why hadn't he denied it when I mistook him for a male escort? Why did he agree to the one month contract?

Many questions flooded my brain, it became overwhelming. At this point I wasn't even paying attention to whatever was happening around me anymore. But then he spoke, in that deep alluring voice of his, pulling me out of my trance.

"It nice to see you again Miss Ayanna, I look forward to seeing you again," he ignored Alex's hand gesture instead he brought his hand in my direction with a devilish expression on his face. My breath hitched seeing as everyone's attention fell on me.

Murmurs began to echo, "Mr.Blackwell seem to be quiet close to Mrs Gregford, I wonder how they knew each other." 

"Mrs.Greyford is a super model after all, beautiful and elegant, it's not surprising for Mr.Blackwell to know her. If she wasn't married, I would have shipped the both of them together they look so good together." 

I didn't expect that he'd do that so I didn't even know how to react.

"Miss Ayanna, aren't you going to greet me. We've been apart for a year afterall, did you not miss me?"

Oh God! What was he doing? I gasped, taking a quick glance around the murmurs had intensified. Everyone wanting to know what relationship we shared. Beside me, Alex's expression turned ugly for a brief second before he quickly put on a fake smile to cover it up.

"My wife can be a little rude sometimes."

Alex took Rain's hand instead while side-eyeing me. I didn't care because my mind was in panic . Rain didn't forget me or pretend like he didn't know me, instead he openly hinted a relationship between me and him. What did he mean by doing so? Could this be revenge for the way I'd abandoned him back then? But we clearly had an agreement.

"It doesn't seem that way to me," he curtly refuted Alex, drawing his hand back. He pulled out a handkerchief from his pocket, wiped his hand then toss it to the man beside him, every hint of playfulness now gone, replaced with a cold look that sent shivers down my spine.

His actions escalated the tension further, some guest even hinted that there was a love triangle between us three.

Before he could speak again, I spoke instead afraid of what might come out of his mouth this time. He might just reveal we had an affair...

"It's good to see you're doing well Mr.Blackwell. if you'll excuse me, I have to use the rest room." 

I walked away before he could reply, ignoring Alex and everyone else. I even sighted Father looking in my direction with disapproval, but I pretended as though I didn't see him. Once I was inside the bathroom, I leaned my back against door, heaving a sigh.

What just happened?

Why have the man I'd taken as a male escort returned as an heir to the most powerful family? Hopefully, he doesn't cause trouble for me and after tonight I won't see him again.

With that thought in mind, I strolled toward the water basin, turning on the tap to sprinkle water on my face. My heart was pounding loudly against my chest and my hand trembled slightly.

To think I wouldn't care about the repercussions of my revenge. Anger and pain had blinded me before in the heat of the moment I wanted to pay Alex back in his own coin but then things weren't that simple.

Like mother said, if I wanted to go against Father, I needed a powerful backing which I didn't have but then...

My mind suddenly went to Rain Blackwell, but I then I buried the thoughts deep. Involving myself with a Blackwell is like playing with fire. even if I wanted revenge so bad, I knew better.   

I stayed in the bathroom for few more minutes before walking out. I couldn't go back there not when he was still around. 

I made sure no one was there, then I used another passage. I didn't even bother about father or Alex I'd coax them later for now all my thoughts were focus on escaping a certain man.

"I pray I never meet him after today," I mumbled smiling when I sighted an exit. Though that happiness crumbled the next second. A shocked scream tore through my lips when someone suddenly pulled me away, dabbing a hand over my mouth to block my scream. I was easily dragged away by whoever it was, all my struggle to escape futile. 

"Boss, I brought her," the man holding me announced as soon as he opened a door to one of the rooms in the building, shoving me in. The room was dim at first and I strained my eyes to see, fear surging through me when I saw a figure sitting on a throne-like chair. 

"Are you trying to runaway from me again Ayanna?" came the voice I was all too familiar with before the lights went on. My breath hitched and I froze in my spot. Rain lazily rested his head against his palm, watching me from where he sat with a heated gaze whilst his other hand gently tapped on the armrest of the chair. 

What should I do now? I pondered knowing I couldn't run, his men were probably outside. 

"What do you want?" I asked, trying my best to act nonchalant though I was completely shaken on the inside. I didn't bother about speaking of his identity knowing it would only prolong my stay with him. Rain rose from where he sat, striding towards me slowly, I didn't move nor break eye contact.

"Is that what you have to say to me even though we haven't seen each other for over a year?" He sounded hurt.

"What do you want me to say to you? I have no business whatsoever with you, things between us ended a long time ago according to our agreement." 

Rain chuckled, closing the gap between us with a dangerous glint in his eyes. "Is that what you think Ayanna, that things are over between?"