HIS EX-WIFE

THE PAST HAS A FACE

CHAPTER FIVE

Kim's pov

No. No. No. No. I have to be strong. I put on the most emotionless face I could master.

"Welcome Mr Collins " I stretched out my hand to shake. He looked at it for what felt like forever before his face turned hard and he shook my hand briefly. But the tickles in my hand went all the way down my spine didn't go unnoticed. s**t, I could still feel the sparks.

"So my partner tells me you will be best to work with for the Jones deal. And I want to let you know that my company won't put Collins marketing's name to shame."

"so you want to work with my company but can't get the company name right?"

"Mr Collins-"

"Kim! Cut the Mr Collins bullshit! You know my name."

"Mr-"he banged his fist on the desk, making me jump back into my chair and stood up.

"Baby my name is at the tip of your tongue. The same name you screamed over and over again" I couldn't believe after five years his a$$ was this arrogant.

"Mr Collins, I would appreciate it if we kept this professional. Now the documents have already been sent to your office and this meeting was meant to finalize things. I see that you are unable to do that so read the document and email me your response then send someone to deliver them to my company. Good day." I went back to my computer and then I felt a presence near me. I felt his breath by my ear as he spoke. "I have waited five years six months two weeks and four days to see you again. This should be fun." he bit my earlobe lightly and then straightened himself. When I looked up he was already at the door and didn't even spare me a last glance as he walked out of my office. I didn't know I was holding my breath until I let it out. I was so confused, it's been five years how can I still be weak around him. No! I have three babies to protect and I knew how I would avoid him. I picked up my phone and called Sam.

"hi Lil one" I rolled my eyes.

"Sam can you please come to my office."

"Okay on my way"

As I was waiting for Sam, I remembered that Josh said I didn't know his company name but I was so sure that it was Collins Constructions and Marketing .I mean I was there when he choose that name. I fired up Google and typed Collins marketing co. As it was loading, Sam walked him as casual like he was care free and owned the world. I shock my head as he sat down and put his legs on my table.

"Sam get your dirty legs off my table."

"Not until you tell me that we are in business and moving on with the Jones deal. I heard the CEO is hot, not my words the ladies out there-" he kept rumbling about how ladies found Josh hot and all. That's my man. Wait what? He left your behind five years ago for Cassie. I frowned at that. "Kim!"

"why didn't you tell me that you were going to make us work with Collins marketing?"

"who's that?"

"Sam!thats the company we are working with for the deal."

"umm, I'm sure I checked the name and it was KJ marketing and advertising." his brows were pulled together. KJ? What the..... I looked at the computer and clicked on the company history link dated five years ago.

"Josh Collins CEO of Collins marketing company has changed his company name to KJ. Rumours say that the KJ stands for Kim Josh marketing and advertising company. Who is this lovely lady Kim? Who is she to him to leave an impact to have him change his company name to hers? I know that I wouldn't mind to be his Kim. Rumor has it, she is his ex wife. We will keep you updating as we find out more about this story. "

The wheels in my head were turning and I think somewhere I lost sense in thoughts.

"Ummmmmm Kim. What's going on? Did something happen?" I could hear the concern in his voice.

"ya ya, I am fine. I mixed things up somehow. Don't mind me but can you do me a favor."

"what's wrong?"

"I had a wrong vibe with the CEO that came today and I wanted you to handle the deal, I will be like a background guide. Please." I gave him the best puppy face I could use on him.

"Ummmmmm no"

"please, I really need you to do this for me."

"umm okay I will do it but this is not fair."

"how" I smiled innocently.

"you knew I won't resist the puppy face. You know what I am out of here before you blackmail me to do more things for you." With that he left my office. I was left to my thoughts and I couldn't get that report out of my head. Good part is I won't be working close to him. I got back to work and continued with work.

It's been three weeks and Sam seems to be handling the deal well. I just feel bad that I couldn't tell him that it was my ex husband he kept praising to be good to work with. Ya, I never told them who my ex was because I just couldn't and I am glad that no matter what I still had them. Today is Sunday which means I get to spend the day with the family but most importantly my babies. We were sitting outside near the garden having lunch as always. We did this every Sunday after church in the morning. Kayla was sitting on John's lap as always. I rolled my eyes at that. They are like best friends. I was content with my family, Sam and Jane couldn't come today cause they went to visit Sam's family. Jamie tagged my sleeve. "Mummy, can I sit on lap." He is so cute and adorable. All my babies were till they became troublemakers but I still love them. I'm there mother so of course I love them.

"Sure baby." I carried him and put him on my lap. He put his head on my chest. I was playing with his hair when I looked at Jake and he was too quite than usual, his brows were drawn together in a small frown. I looked at Kayla and she looked sad. What was wrong with them? I lightly lifted Jamie's head so he could look at me and he looked like he was about to cry at any moment. I sat up straight alarmed. So many things going through my head as to why they were sad. We're they hurt? "Kayla, Jake come here" they looked up and came to me and stood in front of me. I tried to put Jamie down but he held onto my shirt tight. "Jamie?" I looked at the other two and they had tears in their eyes, Jamie was already crying. I held him in my arms and looked at John who looked down when our eyes met. I looked at the other two and asked Jake. He was more out spoken among the three of them. "baby what's wrong? You can always tell mummy"

"mummy, who is our daddy?" Kayla asked and I turned to her so fast I felt I could break my neck.

"baby umm daddy is away."

"so he doesn't love us?" Jamie spoke through tears, my heart broke and went out for my babies. I finally managed to put Jamie beside his brother and sister then kneeled in front of them. "daddy and mummy love you so much and you are our world. Daddy had to work and he didn't want to leave you but he had to go. When he comes back then you can tell him you missed him and play with him. Why do you ask about daddy?" I knew something had brought this up. How do you tell your children their father doesn't know about them and his never coming back. " Miya calls uncle Sam daddy" Kayla said. "At school the kids said if your daddy gone then he don't love you."Jake said.

"oh baby, daddy loves you and don't listen to those kids." I hugged them for sometime, I could feel myself tearing up. "mummy doesn't like it when her babies cry. Smile for mummy" they gave me small smiles. "go and play mummy is going to make a call" I kissed them and got up to go into the house. "Kim-" I heard Mary call out but I just shook my head and rushed to my room. I closed my door and laid down on the bed and cried my eyes out. If only he didn't cheat on me. He doesn't deserve me. But I still have feelings for him. I mean he was my first everything but no I can't let him in my life,i mean I won't. I cried for I don't know how long till I heard my phone ring. I wiped my eyes and picked up.

"hello"

"hello miss Woods. This is Mr Jones PA calling on his behalf."

"oh okay miss-" I didn't know her name.

"Maria miss"

"Ummmmmm yes Maria how can I help you."

"Mr Jones has requested your presence tomorrow in Sunnyville."

"for how long? "

"that depends on when you finish the work. That's all I know for now."

Then I remembered I was working with Josh. "Ummmmmm okay but do you by any chance know if Mr Collins will be in attendance?"

"no miss, his PA said his busy so he will send someone to represent him. Be at the airport tomorrow at 8am don't be late and a jet will be waiting for you." with that she cut the call before I could reply. Well, been away from my babies will be hard I have never been away from them pasted my work hours or when they spend a weekend at Sam's. But different town? I was about to leave my room when I got a text.

Unknown: keep your eyes open and be open minded. Not everything is as it seems.

What the..... Is this a joke or what and what does it mean? Who sent it? Anyway maybe it was a wrong number. I put my phone in my pocket and went to freshen up before I left my room.

I was at the airport by 07 50am, I was shown a beautiful jet and the staff were friendly. I was a quite hard to leave my babies behind today. Broke my heart when they cried but calmed down when they knew they would remain with their grandparents. I had a smile on my face till I saw who was on board. I was greeted by a nervous looking Josh and another face I prayed I would never see in my life again.

"hello sister" she smiled but it just looked evil. This will be a long trip. Bet I will love it. Hope y'all know I don't mean that.