Perfect disguise by Elizabeth A (speld decodable readers .txt) 📗

Diana's POV.

I haven't called Dominic ever since I spoke to Emily a day ago. I decided it would be better if we talked in person. We were meant to meet up, but we couldn't due to our tight schedule at work. Lately, we have been busier than before since the launch date of the new collection was just a few weeks from now. I had been so busy that I didn't even have enough time for relaxation. 

Finally, I leaned on the driver seat, it was my day off. I didn't have any plan for today so I decided go out for a drive. The weather was warm and the breeze was so comforting and I won't waste such an atmosphere by just staying in the mansion. I was driving along Beverly Dr when I caught sight of a huge ferry wheel at an amusement park. I looked down and saw the name of the amusement park. It looked like it would be fun so I drove into their car park. 

There were a lot of people—most of them were kids—in the park. Majority were families who walked in groups, only few walked alone. I brought out my sunglasses and wore them. I looked at the clear sky and sighed. It would have been more interesting if I had someone to also keep me company. 

I shrugged and walked towards the game room. I didn't feel like I really needed anyone's company. I was just here to check out the amusement park and leave. 

The game room was very spacious and there was various game equipment at every corner of the room. I walked around looking for a game I could play. 

"Whoa, look! I'm ahead of the others!" A little girl squeaked and I looked at her from the left angle of the room.

She was comfortably sitting on a plastic bike before a screen playing a bike racing game. Her curly brown hair bounced as she tilted to swerve her bike.  A lean man stood beside her holding the plastic Bike like she would fall if he didn't. I smirked, he must be a protective father. 

"Zoe, be careful. You will fall if you keep moving like that." The man advised the little girl and I stopped walking. I recognized that voice. I didn't need to look at his face to be aware that he was Dominic. 

I walked towards him. He raised his head and looked at me, surprised. I was also surprised to see him. I looked at the little girl he called Zoe. Although, She has bright gray eyes and light brown skin color, she kind of looks like Dominic. Dominic had told me Annie had a little daughter and it didn't cross my mind if Dominic was actually the father of the child. He acted so protective of Zoe and stared at her in adoration. 

I tightened my hands on the handle of my bag. Why haven't I thought about it before?

I looked at her. Was Dominic her father?

Did he actually have an affair with Ann… No. I mentally shook my head. He had never dated Annie, so he shouldn't be the father of her child, I assured myself.

There was no need to worry about it and I shouldn't even be thinking about it. It wasn't my business anyway.

Zoe smiled and her gray eyes met mine. "Hello, I'm Zoe."

She looked so adorable, I couldn't help but smiled back at her. Dominic assisted her in getting down from the plastic bike. I squatted to her level and smiled. "It's nice to meet you Zoe. I'm Diana."

She cupped her cheek and giggled. "You are so pretty!"

I blinked, I didn't expect her compliment at all. I was solemnly complimented by kids so I didn't know how to react at first.

I slightly pinched her cheek and laughed. "And you are so adorable."

She popped up in excitement. "Really? That's cool!"

I nodded and ruffled her curly brown hair. "Uh huh."

I stood up and looked at Dominic. He brushed the nape of his neck and averted his eyes from mine.

I wanted to apologize about the incident on the first date, but I changed my mind. I would tell him later. 

I looked around before focusing my eyes on him. "I didn't expect to see you here."

He nodded. "Yeah, today is my free day so I decided to take Zoe out."

"She is adorable. I'm sure she looks exactly like Annie," I said.

"Yeah, she does." His eyes twinkled like it always does whenever he spoke about Annie. "You know what, if Zoe wasn't so young, you would think they were twins." He joked and Zoe looked up at him.

"Uncle Dominic, is mom still coming?"

He glanced at me before looking down at Zoe. "Em.. Your mom said she will meet us later, okay?"

Something broke in me as I realized who I actually was to him. I laughed at myself, I was just his pretend girlfriend, why did I think I could be something more than that?. I would never be enough for him no matter how much I tried to show him that I cared about him and he wouldn't look at me like he looked at Annie. Although I haven't met Annie, it seemed like she was always around whenever I'm with Dominic. He talked about, joked about and thought about her. It was like I was never meant to be a part of his life.  

I took a step back and looked at the exit door. "Em… I just remember, I gotta go somewhere." I lied. I didn't belong here, so there wasn't a reason for me to invade his life especially when he was in love with someone else. Cynically, I smiled at myself. I knew he was in love with Annie before I made a move on him, so why was I feeling hurt that he chose her over me? 

I turned to leave, but he grabbed my arm. I stopped walking and looked at his lean hand holding mine. "What?"

"Where are you going? Are… Are you in a hurry?" He inquired. 

I raised a brow, surprised. I didn't expect him to ask me that. 

Did he really want me to stay?

I pondered for a moment either to stay or leave. I studied his eyes and noticed that he actually wanted me to stay with him. 

Why? 

Wasn't he waiting for Annie?

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