CHAPTER NINE

Paisley Redmond P.O.V

I entered the café and the addicting aroma of cinnamon, vanilla and coffee welcomed me, calming my anxious state.

Looking around, my eyes spotted Kyle occupying the remote table at the very end. As if sensing my eyes on him he looked up and stood as I approached the table.

I look at him carefully when I was at the table, and sucked in a breath.

He looks excatly the way I like! He even used my favourite colonge and shower gel! His tight black v-neck highlighted his muscled chest, arms and those gorgeous six packs.

God! This man will try everything possible to get me back.

"Hey!" He said when I reached the table.

I only nodded curtly without spraing him a glance, and sat down before he

could pull out the chair for me.

"Do you want me order something? Then we can talk about whatever you want." he asked.

"Thank You. But I am not here to with a friend to have a good time. I just want to discuss about something important and I'll be out of here." I replied in a curt voice.

"But I haven't eaten anything since I came here this morning. I was waiting for you to come..." He was saying but I cut him off.

"I never asked you to starve! It was your choice not mine! I didn't invite you for a feast, I had very clearly mentioned that I wanted to meet you and talk to you regarding something important, and it does not involve eating." I said cutting him mid sentence.

"Well, I cannot fully concentrate till I have eaten something. You have to grab a bite with me if you wish to discuss issues! Otherwise we can leave this place right away." He said in a no nonsense tone.

I just glared at him for a few seconds, then huffed and said "Fine! Order whatever you want to."

In no time the a gentle looking old lady came to take our order.

"What can I get for the beautiful couple?" She asked with a full blown smile.

"We aren't a couple, ma'am. But the man here will place the order." I said with a mixture of anger and sadness in my voice to the lady.

"Oh dear! I deeply apologise! I made such a silly mistake. Please forgive me for it." The old lady said looking embarrassed and lowered her head.

"No, it fine. Everybody makes mistakes, even I have! There is nothing for you to feel sorry about, you didn't know." I said while looking at the lady with a gentle expression and glaring at Kyle when I used the word "mistake"

He just ignored the remark and placed the order.

"A tuna sandwich for me along with green tea and a camomile tea with chicken sandwich for the lady." He said to the lady ordering my favourite evening snack.

"Actually ma'am please make it only jasmine tea for me." I requested politely to the woman.

The woman only nodded smiling kindly and went away.

"Why didn't you let me order your favourite, Paisley?" He asked me giving me pained expression.

"Things and people change, Mr.Redmond. As it is I am here to talk, not for snacking." I replied ignoring his pained expression directly looking into his eyes.

"You will never forgive me, right?" He asked pathetically.

"Thats not what I am here for. I want to talk to you about my kids." I said in a firm voice.

"They are my kids also. Remember that, Paisley!" Kyle growled.

"No they aren't! They are mine Kyle, only mine!" I said through gritted teeth.

"Just give a me chance! I want to make amends. I regret want I did!" He said.

"Why should I give you chance? Tell me one good reason!" I commanded him.

"Because I want our kids to have a completely family. They deserve it, Paisley! We can work it out for our kids." He said.

"That's what I want to talk to you about......" I was saying only be interrupted.

"You mean we can get back together!?" He asked excitedly as a kid of Christmas.

"Hello! Hold your horses! If you would have let me complete then you would have understood what I am here to talk about." I said mentally rolling my eyes.

Before he could reply the lady came with our order and placed it infornt of us "Enjoy your meal." she said with a smile and turned to leave.

"So, what is it you want to talk about?"he asked.

"Okay. So, you said we are not divorced right?" I asked.

"Absoulutely!" He replied taking a bite of his sandwich immediately. He must really be hungry.

"But according to the US laws we are divorced. The problem lies with the England laws. I want you to file the divorce papers and I won't stop you from seeing Noah and Ryder. Sure, we live in two different countries it will be difficult but we can work out a schedule regarding it." I completed in a voice devoid of any emotions.

"NEVER! I will never file those papers! If I wanted to file those papers, I would have done that 4 years ago, but I didn't! I have been looking for you from the past 4 f*cking years, Paisley! I have finally found you and my kids and I will never let the three of you go away. Get that straight in your head!" He said with anger in his voice.

"But I don't want to stay with you! I am letting you meet the kids consider that as a big favour. You don't deserve it! It's just because that I want my kids to have both the parents as a part of their lives, that's it!

If you would have been so gulity and so much in love with me, Kyle, you wouldn't have done that to me. And even if you wanted to do that so bad, then you could have waited until morning, and given me some money if not all, so I could buy myself one meal and a ticket to go back home!

There is no way in hell I'll forgive you and stay with you. I loved you with everything in me, Kyle. I trusted you with my heart, mind, body and soul, but what did you do, huh? You broken my trust, my self-esteem, my spirit.

You snatched away wish to live! Do even know I tried to take my life twice!? It's just that it didn't happen because the first time Mel and Luke found me and the second time I got to know I was 1 month PREGNANT. I am glad she found me the second time or else, Noah and Ryder wouldn't have been here.

You will be a part of my life because you are the father of my children, Kyle. If they want you to be a part of their life you will definitely be, but do not expect anything from me. I am already really trying alot here.

Just set me free and you get to be a part of the kids life and if you don't, I'll make sure you aren't. I am ready to comeback to London with the kids till the legal proceedings for our divorce there are done. After that, we ourselves or can request the court to work a schedule for us regarding the twins." I said.

"Y-you tired to k-kill yourself?" He asked his eyes tearing up.

I didn't reply and kept a emotionless expression on my face.

"I know whatever I did was wrong, baby. I acted worst than a beast! Nobody should never ever treat their animals also the way I treated you, but I regret it, Paisley. I want make amends! I want us to try again. I know it will be difficult, but just think about the kids. You say you don't want to be my wife anymore, right? But just tell me when how will we manage to work out a schedule with such small kids, when we live in two different continents? Think about the boys. Think about their happiness. They are your world, Paisley. Please try for them!" He ended his eyes glistening with tears.

My eyes softened seeing them but I quickly masked my emotions.

"Your crocodile tears will never affect me! These tears should have been there that night, but they weren't! You are an amazing actor, Kyle, you acted like I was your world for complete two years. Then what happened? Boom! One night you, yourself came and said that you always faked your feelings for me. How can you even expect me to believe these tears? I just can't, Kyle. Please, staying with you will just kill what is left in me. I have to be strong for my babies. That's all I have to offer. Take it or leave it!" I said in a firm voice, mentally shivering at the horrific memory of that fateful night.

"I won't ever leave you! You will always remain my wife! We all will be back together! You have to comeback with me to London with the kids forever! You don't have an option! I have complete right over the three of you. Even if you come to London only for a few days for divorce, I will make it dosen't happen. I am a very wealthy and influential man, Paisley. Nobody can even point a finger at me. Better be ready because you only have another three weeks in US." He said smugly.

"Luke is as influential as you. He will never let you succeed in your vile plans! He will help me!" I countered.

"Sure, he is. But I have more contacts. One call, just one call from me and people would be dancing on my tune. You may think I am a vile man, but whatever I am doing is for my kids and for the woman I love. I LOVE YOU Paisley! I will never let you go!" He said with such a convincing act that I would have been fooled 4 years ago. But I'm not the same person anymore, I've changed! Changed so much that I've lost my lost self, in the past years.

"There is nothing that can stop me, Redmond!" I said before dropping a couple of dollars on the table and walking out.

I reached the car and opened the door.

Suddenly I was turned around harshly and my body was pushed into the car by Kyle's muscular and strong one.

"I can think of one way to stop you." he whispered huskily in my ear and his lips touched my earlobe, as I shivered at the feeling of our close proximity.

"No there is nothi......" I was countering him when he slammed his lips onto mine cutting me off.

God! He is kissing me!

My Kyle is kissing me!

Wait! My Kyle?

He just kept on moving his lips against mine I don't know for how long. I stood there like a statue with wide eyes and hands on my sides.

His grip on my waist tightened and I felt like a bucket of ice poured on me.

With all the strength I had, I pushed him off me.

"How dare you!?" I shouted.

"Don't act as if you didn't like it, baby. You cannot deny the fact that, I still have the same effect on you." He said smirking.

"You just caught me off guard, that's all! Don't take it in any other way." I said clenching my jaw, my blood boiling.

"I don't believe it! If you would have not been affected like this, you would pushed me the moment I turned you around and pushed you into the car. You are not that kind of a woman, Paisley, who let's any random man come within even three feet of distance close to you, and even touch a single nail of yours without your consent. You let me kiss you! This means you were willing. I can assure you that....." He went on talking nonsense and I lost my patience.

I didn't him complete his sentence and slapped him hard accross his face. I realised what I did after doing it. I have never used force on anyone!

He just looked at me giving me a small smile and said "See, you know what I was saying was the truth. You have never used force on me or anyone else for that matter. Don't let these practical thoughts control you please. Let your emotions take over you, baby, and we'll be happy again."

"STOP IT! Just stop it! I am done with your nonsense of being happy again. You just have 24 hours to think about my offer. If you don't come up with a sensible answer, I will make the decision this time." I said turning around sitting into the car and drove away from him.

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Kyle Redmond P.O.V

She can deny all she wants to about our connection, but in her heart she knows I am right.

I know kissing her like this was wrong, but to hell with it! I saw her after 4 years and I just couldn't control myself.

After standing at the same place for sometime where she left me, I started walking back towards the car.

I sat inside and drove towards the hotel. After reaching there when I entered the room, my phone rang.

"Good Evening, Mr.Redmond. It's Andrew Clark speaking." Said the P.I.

"I hope you have all the needed information this time, Andrew. Right?"I said ignoring his greeting.

"Absolutely, sir! I have everything you need." He replied in a formal tone.

"Very well. Now start!" I ordered.

"Mrs.Redmond works a lawyer in Carl and Joseph Associates, (made up not real) she is highly respected and consider as a very big asset to the firm. Her salary is between $25,000 - $30,000 a month. Her kids go to a pre-school called "Blooming Flowers" (made up not real). Her mother and grandma stay with a close distance of her house. The rest of her relatives are scattered in different parts of America." He completed.

"Any information related to men approaching her." I asked anxiously.

"I uh.. umm, sir...." Andrew said nerveously.

"Just say it, Clark!" I barked.

"Many men have tired to approach her during the past four years, but she has always kept them at an arms distance. She has not been romantically involved with anybody. But there is, Mr.Luke Dawson who has been visiting her regularly for the past four years once every month. He was even there with her along with her other friends at the time when she was delivering the twins." He explained.

"That's all?" I asked.

"Yes, sir. There is nothing more regarding her life here in the States, she lives a very simple life." He said.

"Okay. I'll call you again if I need something else." I told him.

"Sure. Have a goodnight, sir!" He said.

I just disconnected his call without replying.

I know the owners of Carl and Joseph Associates, I helped them financially two years back. They have high respect for me and I can seek their help for this matter.

Without wasting a second I called up Carl Brown a fifty m-year old man, and also the co-owner of Carl and Joseph Associates.

"Good Evening, Mr.Redmond!" Mr.Brown greeted.

"Good Evening, Mr.Brown." I greeted back.

"What can I help you with?" He asked.

"Well, Mr.Brown I am going to ask you for a favour. Please keep your mind open about it and I can assure you it's temporary." I replied not letting my business tone slip away.

"Ohk? Ask for it." He said sounding a bit unsure.

"Mr.Brown, I told you about my wife and my situation, right? When I was drunk and almost got into an accident when you were in London two years back." I reminded him.

"Yes. Yes, you did." He confirmed.

"I believe you know Ms.Paisley Smith?" I asked.

"Ah! Of course! I know her. She is one of the best lawyers we have on our team, a complete asset to the firm. But how do you know her?" He asked after praising my wife and my heart swelled with pride. Paisley has a very high credibility and one of the best in her field.

"She is my wife, Mr.Brown." I revealed and there was silence for a couple of seconds from the other side.

"WHAT!? Paisley is your wife? How could you do such a brutal thing to her, Kyle? She is an angel in disguise! You told me yourself what you did to your wife. But how could you do that to her? I fall short for words. Disgusting, utterly disgusting!" He spat after his silence.

"I know I made a big mistake, Mr.Brown and I am here to make it up to her. For this reason, I want to buy some shares in your firm and I want you to transfer some of your lawyers to my firm in London for sometime. I will pay for everything that is needed and remember it's temporary. But I want Paisley to be a part of that scheme." I explained.

"Never! I will never do that to her. She is like a daughter to me, Kyle. I won't let you play with her life and the others." He denied without wasting a breath.

"Please, Mr.Brown! I can assure you I won't do anything reckless. I have learnt my lesson over the course of years, I have a family to lose this time. Please, Mr.Brown I need your help!" I almost begged. I, Kyle Redmond for the first time in my life almost begged to a business associate.

"Okay, Kyle. I am trusting you with my daughter and other employees. Don't you dare let me down!" He ordered.

"Sure, thank you!" I said

"It's okay! I have seen her living with hurt surrounding her all these years. I just want her to find her happiness, even if it is with you." He told me.

"Right, Mr.Brown. And one more thing please keep my identity and the name of the firm confidential." I requested.

"You know that is not possible, right? These people are lawyers, not candy eating kids!" He said with heavy sarcasm.

"I know, Mr.Brown, but please I know you can tackle it with your experience." I told him.

"Fine I'll try, but I don't commit anything." He said.

"Thank you! Have a good night, Mr.Brown." I said.

"Good night to you too, Kyle. Don't blow up this chance young man!" He said.

"I don't plan to." I assured him and myself.

He cut my call without replying to my reassurance.

All back-up plans are ready!

Paisley can never escape me now.

She will always be my wife!

With this thought I went to work on my laptop.

...............

Hey Babies!

So, Kyle is ready to fight tooth and nail to get Mrs.Redmond back with him. But it's fine if he has to work hard for it.

Hell he has to after what he did to the poor girl!

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