ASHER'S POV
I park my car in the garage and alight from it. I walk to the front door and ring the bell. Just Alora and I live here now. Luna's parents insisted on taking her home after the miscarriage and there was nothing I could do.
I miss her.
I miss her dearly.
Her sweet melodious voice that always caused blood to sing in my veins anytime she spoke, her charming smile that lightens my entire day.
She's my perfect queen.
I'm going to spend the night in her bedroom, that's what I've been doing these past weeks.
I miss cuddling her, kissing her forehead and preparing her breakfast every morning before going to work.
I miss her so much that it hurts.
The front door is opened by Alora and the moment she sees me, her face lights up. I wonder why.
"Hey bro" she greets with a cheerful smile.
"Hello princess, sup?"
"All good"
"Not even a hug?" I ask with a creased brow.
"Nope" She walks into the house and I follow her, closing the door behind me. "Guess what?"
"I'll only guess if you give me a hug"
"Sneaky wizard! Come here" She pulls me into her arms and I hug her with all my might. Ever since Luna's mum left my office, I have been emotional.
This is my chance to win Luna over, this is my chance to go ahead and marry her like I have always wished but my conscience won't let me do that.
Anytime I make up my mind to make a move on her, my conscience rebukes me because of the fact she loves someone else.
As much as I want her to be my woman, I don't want to force her into it. I don't want her to get into a relationship with me and later on regret it.
I'd go crazy if that ever happens.
"What happened at work today?" Alora asks concerned.
"Nothing" I lie and she disengages herself from the hug and looks at me long and hard.
"I don't believe you. Tell me"
"I'll tell you over dinner"
"Promise?"
"I promise"
"Cool, but what I have to say can't wait"
"What could that be?" I ask with furrowed brows.
"Remember that one night stand you had with a strange girl two months ago?"
"Yeah, what about it?"
"You said you were going to find the girl, why did you suddenly stop ?"
"Because the search has been unfruitful. The list they gave was incomplete and I didn't match anyone who owned a Maserati. So, I decided to let it go like you said, after all, it was just a one night stand"
"Okay, but what if I told you that I found something that could link you to her?"
"And what could that be?"
"First, I need to know if you are still interested in finding her"
"I am, I honestly want to know the girl" I say eagerly.
"Good, so..." She says as she walks over to the table, picks up something from it and walks back to me.
"What's... wait, is that diamond I see on that earring?" I ask surprised.
"Yeah, this is a Pamora Diamond Earing, one of the most expensive earrings in the nation, first on the list to be precise. I found it in your Maserati"
"So, you think it belongs to that girl?"
"Well, it should, except other girls had been there after her" She says shrugging.
"Of course not!" I deny flatly.
"Then it has to be hers"
"It could be Luna's"
"It's not. Actually, Luna and I have got this same pair of earrings, so when I found this one, I thought one of us had lost it so I checked on mine, but I noticed they were still intact so I called Luna to ask if she had lost hers but she told she still has hers, she even sent me a photo. This must belong to that girl"
"Even so there are millions of girl's out there who could have this same earring"
"Did you miss the part where I mentioned that these are the most expensive earrings in the country? It costs over nine million dollars bro, not any kind of rich girl can afford it. She has to be filthy rich, like rich, rich, rich, to be able to afford this earrings"
"Alright, so that steps down the number from millions to hundreds"
"To ten!"
"Oh... really?"
"You see, the brand has a policy of producing a particular color and design every month and it never exceeds three. If you want to get the earring, you need to order two months in advance. That's exactly what Luna and I did, together with the girl who owns this, I guess"
"So how do we trace her?"
"Simple, we call the brand manager and nicely ask him to give us the names of the three person's who bought the Pamora Diamond Earrings last January. That's when we bought it and hopefully, we will know the girls name and it'll be easy to find her"
"You know, you should quit Fashion and Design and join me in battling crime, you will make a good inspector"
"I'll pass on that" she says with a forced smile and I chuckle.
Alora hates law or anything connected to it.
"But I don't think the brand manager will just dish out that information to you. There must be strict codes of conduct patterning to the confidentiality of their clients that he follows. He won't just tell you"
"Oh, he will," She says confidently.
"How do you intend to convince him to do it?"
"I don't need to convince him, just the sound of your voice will make him spill even his deepest secrets. Remember you are the mighty Attorney Asher Damien Watson" She brags and I just shake my head.
"Let's just get this over and done with"
"Whoa! As in right now?"
"Yeah, you have set my ass on hot coals, I'm eager to know at least the name of the girl with whom I had a one night stand with. I want to know who she is"
"Oh, okay" She says as she starts scrolling stuff on her and I calmly pace about the living room.
I'm almost there.
You might be wondering why this is such a big deal to me, why I'm so eager to know the girl, why I can't just let it go, the answer is simple.
I am very cautious about my sex life.
Sex is something I consider a secret. In fact, the whole kissing, romance, sex and intimacy stuff is not something I go about doing with just anybody.
I lost my virginity when I was twenty-one and was with my second and last girlfriend.
What made us separate was my obsession over Luna. She hated the fact all I ever spoke off was about Luna and till today, I still feel very guilty for treating her unfairly.
I was a jerk to her.
Since then, I've never gotten involved with any other girl. Since then, I have been waiting for Luna. I vowed to keep myself for her, but that night, I broke that vow when I had sex with that stranger, that's why I want to meet her, even if we are not going to exchange any words, I just want to see the girl that made me break my vow of chastity and I will see her.
"I got it" Alora suddenly announces.
"Got what?"
"The brand manager's number"
"Give me the phone, I'll talk to him. What's his name by the way"
"Allen Clarkson"
"Allen Clarkson, got it" I exhale heavily as I dial the number while preparing to use my most authoritative voice.
After the third ring, he picks up and I press the phone against my ear.
"Hello"
"Hello, is this Allen Clarkson talking?"
"Yes, how may I help you"
"I'm Attorney Asher Damien Watson, CEO of Watson Law Firm and I would like to make a few inquiries from you"
"Atto...Attorney Asher?" He stutters and I sense his fear.
I always have this effect on people.
"You heard right Mr. Clarkson"
"What can I do for you Sir?
"Smart question. I need you to give me the names of the three ladies who purchased the gorgeous pairs of Pamora Diamond Earrings last January" I demand and there's a moment of silence. I shoot Alora with an unsure look and she shrugs.
"Ummm... Attorney Sir... with...with all due respect Sir, I am not allowed to disclose that information"
"Mr. Clarkson, I very well understand that there are strict codes of conduct that you follow in your business dealings, but I can assure you that you have nothing to be worried about, all I need are the names"
"Sir, I still..." He starts to protest but I cut him off.
"They are just names Mr. Clarkson, I could still come to your office tomorrow if I wanted to, but just spare us all the trouble and give me the names, please" I plead and I hear the man exhale heavily on the other side of the phone. I hope the complies, I can't wait until tomorrow to go get the names at his office.
"I'm only doing this because I trust you Attorney, if this should implicate me in any way and I lose my job, my family and I are moving into your house so you could feed us"
"No such thing is going to happen Mr. Clarkson, you have my word"
"Alright then, give me a few minutes to check the list"
There is a brief moment of silence and all I hear is the sound of papers flipping and low crackling of objects here and there. Alora and I exchange hopeful glances.
I am just a few seconds away from knowing her name.
"Got it!" He announces and I tense.
This is it.
"We have Kelly Marshall, Mayeva James and Wendy Summers" He announces and my gaze widens in shock.
Alora shoots me a confused glance.
"That can't be it! Tell him to check again"
"Uh... Mr. Clarkson, are you very sure that's the list?"
"I am certain Mr. Asher"
"Oh, okay. Thank you" I hang up.
"That can't be!" Alora laments.
"Just think again, maybe you mistook the month"
"I didn't, we both bought that jewelry in January!" She insists and I just shake my head.
"Maybe this is a sign princess, let's just let it go" I say as I walk over to the couch to pick up my suitcase and suddenly, the phone rings again in my hand. I check the caller ID and when I see Pamora, I quickly take the call.
"Yes Mr. Allen"
"I think I mistook the month, the names I gave you were for February, for January we had Luna Ramora Angelis, Alora Jenna Watson and Sophia Amelia Knowles"