67 CHAPTER 67: THE WOMAN WHOM HE LOVED 1

"Excuse me for a second," Demetrius let go of Aisha's hands then he left the dance floor. he tried to find the familiar woman he saw earlier. He can't possibly be wrong. It was her. It was Cherry Ann Lee!

Aisha was surprise when Demetrius left her all of a sudden. He looked unstable. Her eyes tried to follow where he went but she lost him. she was about to go back to where Ethan was but he looks busy. He's currently talking to a woman who looks like she's on her late 40's or early 50's. That woman, her stance, she looks like someone she knew but she can't point it out. Well anyway, It's okay though, At least, she can talk to Mr. Salemander for the meantime. Her eyes tried to search for him. There! He is talking to some men on his age. Aisha walks towards him.

Unknown to Aisha, Ethan have been staring at her from time to time. Ethan was about to approach her when Demetrius left, unfortunately, a woman approaches him and talks about investing in his company so he needs to entertain her. But Ethan tried to find a good place where he can see Stacy.

On the other hand, Lisa, Caleb and Sophie was sitting in a table munching their own food. After filling their stomach, Sophie tried to speak with Lisa.

"Uhm, Lisa, I'm just curious though, do you have a boyfriend?" Sophie started.

"Eh?" Lisa was caught off guard. Why is she asking her about that all of a sudden?

"Sorry, I know we don't know each other yet but I'm just curious. You are so pretty. I'm sure there are tons of guys following you around." The truth is, Sophie was trying to annoy her brother but when Caleb heard Sophie's question, he scoffs.

"Ayyy! I'm sure she doesn't have one. Who would like to court her anyway?" Caleb interrupted. Lisa look at him with a scornful face.

"Hey! I am not speaking to you! Don't interrupt, will you!" Sophie spank his head as she yelled at him.

"Hey! Why do have to spank my head woman?! don't you know how precious this head is?" he yelled back. Lisa was just watching them. Is this the thing they called LQ (lover's quarrel)? She cringes her brow.

"Yah! What a bothersome guy! Could you just go somewhere and find someone to talk to?" Sophie was annoyed. "Why do I have such an idiot brother!"

Lisa was shocked. Did she hear her right? Brother? Are they???? She gulped.

"Brother?" Lisa didn't know that she uttered what was in her mind. The two look at her in surprise.

"You didn't know?" Sophie asked surprisingly while Caleb raised a brow.

"Ehm… I didn't notice any similarities in you guys." She chuckled.

"And that's actually a relief!" Sophie glared at Caleb.

"Anyway, Lisa, tell me, is someone courting you alre -----''

"Lisa!" Sophie didn't finish her sentence since someone interrupted. The three look at that person's direction. Lisa was puzzled. She doesn't know anyone in the party, except Caleb, Aisha and the sister –Sophie.

The man saw her confused look and the intense gaze of the man beside her. the man with Lisa seems to hate his interruption or his entire presence?

"Hey, It's me, Kian!" He introduces himself.

"Oh hi! How come you're here?" Lisa suddenly asks.

"Oh nothing. I was dragged by my boss here since he doesn't have a date." He jokes but no one laughs at him.

"And who the hell are you?" Caleb intimidatingly ask the stranger in front him.

"He is Kian, my friend. Kian, this is Caleb and Sophie." Lisa knew Caleb's tone so she interrupted.

"Oh, I can smell someone being jealous!" Sophie whispered at Caleb's ears. He glared at her.

"Hi, nice meeting you!" Kian innocently extended his hand but Caleb ignored him.

"Nice meeting you Kian." Sophie received his hand instead. He smiled at her.

"Lisa, can I have a dance with you?" Kian suddenly invited Lisa. She was surprised in a moment but she gracefully accepted it.

"Excuse us." Lisa told Caleb and Sophie as she stood up to follow Kian.

Caleb was looking at them intently as they walk near the allotted dance floor. He was irritated to see that Kian held Lisa so dear as they dance gracefully. Sophie was watching Caleb with amusement. It was her first time to see a restless Caleb. he looks like a volcano ready to erupt anytime soon. Sophie laughs mockingly.

"What's funny?!" Caleb annoyingly asked.

"You! You're so funny!" she's still laughing. Caleb glared at her.

"Why don't you just say what you truly feels about her before it's too late?" Caleb heard what she said but he ignored her.

"If I were you, I'll better act before it's too late." Sophie stood up and strides towards the wine counter while Caleb's watching Lisa giggling to whatever the man was saying. He unconsciously grips his hand in annoyance.

*** At the counter, Ethan saw Stacy approaches Mr. Salemander. He doesn't know why.

"Mr. Williams? Are you still with me?" The woman asks the man who was looking somewhere.

"I'm sorry. What was that again?" he snaps.

"Seems like Mr. Williams have other important things to do." The woman hints an irritation in her voice.

"I do apologize Ms. Gray. I was looking for my wife. Would you like to discuss this further in another time? I could show you around while you're here in Central City." He offered.

"Hmm, looks like a good proposition." She smiled. "I'll just visit you the next day in your office, if that's okay?" She asks.

"Of course Ms. Gray." They exchange business cards. Afterwards, the woman left. As soon as Ms. Gray left him, he decided to go and see Stacy. She is still talking with Salemander.

"I hope I am not interrupting your good moment." Ethan butt in as he reaches Stacy and Salemander.

"Oh Mr. Williams! Thank you so much for coming." Salemander greeted him.

"Thanks for inviting us." Ethan smiled as he held Stacy's waist. Aisha jolted suddenly.

"I can see that you already met my wife Stacy."

"Oh yes! she's definitely gorgeous and wise. You are very lucky to have someone like her as a wife!" Salemander liked her indeed. It's good to know.

"Yes, thank you Mr.Salemander. I hope you can excuse us. I would like to have a dance with my wife."

"Of course!" Then Salemander left them.

"Can I have this dance?" Ethan teasingly ask her. she chuckled as they stride towards the dance floor. Aisha would like to have this moment while Ethan is in good mood. she doesn't understand him sometimes. Some days, he was good to her, sweet and caring. Some days, he was aloof towards her. Some other days, he simply doesn't care about her. It's definitely confusing at Aisha's part but chose to ignore them. Maybe he was just tired or maybe he had a bad day at work. Maybe, just maybe. So she just wants to savor this moment with him.

*** Demetrius have been searching the hall for some time now. he was restless. He wants to see that woman badly. he wanted to confirm his curiosity.

Fifteen years ago, Demetrius saw the news about her death. He was not able to visit her wake since he was shot that time and is recovering in the hospital. he never had a chance. But there have been some rumors in the underworld about her being alive. Someone claimed that he saw her with someone, but it was never proven. He may have wanted to know the truth unfortunately it was said that they were cremated. She and the husband was both cremated. As for now, Demetrius was hoping. What if the rumors before where true? Then she may be alive!

Demetrius was smoking outside near the parking lot. He is trying to release all his frustrations. The pain of his past that he tried to bury deep in his mind and in his heart resurfaced, again. He was about to enter the hotel when he suddenly saw a woman running hurriedly towards a gray SUV car. It's her! it was the masked woman whom he saw earlier. the woman removed her mask when she almost reached the car, Demetrius was able to see a glimpse of her side view. She looks exactly like her! like the woman whom he loved before. He was about to approach her when he saw the woman kissed a gray haired bearded man before she entered the car. He halted in shock.

That man! Demetrius shouted in his mind. "What does this mean?" He traces his jawline. He was lost in his thoughts.

"It's impossible!" He staggered backwards.

"So how did it go?" The man with a gray hair asked the woman who entered his gray SUV car.

"It was perfect. I will be meeting him the day after tomorrow for further discussion." The woman smirked victoriously.

"Good job! we should leave the party now so we can prepare ahead of time." The gray haired man sipped the glass of wine in his hand.