His Mistake, My Regrets

Chapter 6

Chapter 06

Malakai POV

I kept my face straight as I walked towards the building exit, my heart raced frantically. I clenched my fist as I felt myself break into a cold sweat

'She died five years ago'

I don't even know where that came from?

Yes, I'm angry at the fact that I met the woman who threw our love and marriage because of an unsure mistake after five whole years

I sighed out silently as I walked down the almost empty hallway absentmindedly, my thoughts were clouded, my brain was occupied

Again, I'm cranky but this time for a valid reason. I was as shocked to see her as she was to see me. The moment I heard the voice, I knew she was the one

Though I had shut my feelings from the very moment I signed those divorce papers five years ago, or maybe that was what I believed because the moment I saw her, all those bottled up feelings came rushing back

Getting into my car, I slammed the door shut and sighed heavily. Why? Why?! Why would she show up after all these years.

"You'll be here for only a few days" I muttered convincing myself as I started the car.

I went to the hotel lobby walking to the reception area, I leaned on the counter

"Good evening sir"

"Can I get my room keys please?" I requested and the receptionist flashed me a flirty smile

The same way she had done yesterday. She stretched the keys and again, she deliberately brushed her fingers against mine

I felt too exhausted to glare at her, I just shook my head.

"I'd like my dinner to be delivered upstairs"

"Off course fine sir" she smiled, showing my a set of straight white teeth

I nodded and left the reception area, heading for the elevator.

After my bath, I heard a knock on the door, must be dinner. I opened to see the receptionist standing with a polythene bag in her hand, she held her flirty smile

"Your dinner Mr Storm" The way she said it, my name, I knew she totally was flirting

"Thank you" I replied taking the bag from her

I made to close the door but she stopped me, I raised my brows questionably

"I just wanted to ask. How do you see our hotel?" She bit her lower lips, trailing her hand down to the middle of her boobs

Her almost exposed boobs. Gawd! I slammed the door on her face shaking my head. She knew she would be stunned

Is this how the women in Los Angeles behave? Gosh.

The next evening, I headed to the parking lot, I needed to get to the mall for a few things. I'll be having a meeting with Mr Matthew and Jenna again tomorrow, to finalize my reason of coming to Los Angeles. Just one more day and I'll be done

I got to the mall in ten minutes and I went to the jewelry department. The staffs welcomed me, giving me a seat and a glass of white wine. Fine welcome.

They gave me various brands of the wrist watches but my eyes rested on the gold Rolex watch with diamond stones on it

"How much is this?"

"A hundred thousand" The head staff replied bringing another exactly like the one I chose just a bit feminine

"You can buy this for your girlfriend or your wife"

"I don't have a girlfriend, nor a wife" I replied lazily and they went mute immediately, exchanging glances

"Sorry for the mistake" The head staff apologized, bowing slightly

"It's no problem" I waved my hands in dismissal. "I'll take this one" .

Walking to the winery store, I raised the little bag I had in my hand and sighed

Absentmindedly I bumped into a little figure

"Ouch" I heard a sharp yelp causing me to look down

My eyes widened as I saw a little boy rubbing his head with his face scrunched in hurt

"I'm sorry" I immediately apologized. s**t! When did I drift off? For what reason?

"I'm so sorry" I squatted in front of the little boy. "Does it hurt much?" I raised my hand to his face in concern

I haven't really been a fan of children, but before I could hold myself, I touched his face. He raised his head sharply with a wide smile, showing off his dimples and white teeth

"Gotcha!" He giggled causing me to furrow my brows

"You're not hurt?" I asked checking him out

"Nope" He shook his head and I sighed in relief

"How old are you?" I found myself asking

"Four" he replied showing off four little fingers, the smile never left his lips

"How old are you?" He asked back, I felt the corner of my lips curving in a light smile

"I can't tell you that" I answered and he pouted. I chuckled, Cute.

He looked behind and faced me again

"My mom must be looking for me. I'll see you soon Mr...." he trailed, expecting me to say something

"I can't tell you my name just yet. But I promise, if we see again, I'll tell you"

"Pinky promise?" He raised his pinky finger

"Pinky promise" I echoed and we locked our pinky fingers

"Bye" he waved and I ruffled his hair before standing erect

He turned to leave but stopped, turning to me again. "My name is Charles"

With that, he ran off and I found myself chuckling.

Weird how I bonded with a child at first sight.

"Charles" I muttered subconsciously strolling into the winery store.

Getting back to my room at the hotel, I dropped the bags on the table. I picked the bag with the wristwatches

That's right! Wristwatches.

I had bought the two watches, subconsciously? I have no idea. I took out the one with the feminine design

"Pretty" I muttered as I imagined how good it would look on Jenna

She's always loved gold jewelries and they looked damn good on her. Especially the gold necklace she had on her neck yesterday

Wait? Why am I thinking of her?

I dropped the watch carelessly on the table and stood up, walking into the bathroom. I turned on the shower, letting the cold water run down my body as I tried to recollect my thoughts

I just needed to be here for a few more days. I just have to endure her presence for a few more days.

My mind went back to Charles, for a reason unknown, I looked forward to seeing that little pal again.

Maybe I'm attracted to him because of how vibrant he was, or maybe his smartness. I shrugged turning off the shower and grabbing the bathrobe from a rack nearby

I tied the robe around my body and walked out of the bathroom while drying my hair with a towel

I took my dinner and settled on the dinning while scrolling through my phone. I'll be going to the school again tomorrow, and worse I'm having a meeting with Jenna

The f*ck!