DANIELLE'S POV
   We stepped on the escalator leading to the department stores which was at the second floor. When we arrived at the mall earlier, I first took her to the food stores at the first floor. She was very excited to see many different types of foods and had found it a little difficult in making her choices.
   I brought her to DS SHOPPING MALL, the biggest in Sacramento. I was holding her hand as she seriously bug me with questions.
   "Tell me Diva, why did the employees at the food stores greet you with so much respect and humility? Is it because you are a very popular dancer? No! That couldn't be the reason. Since we stepped in DIVA SCOTTS SHOPPING MALL every single employee had bowed in greeting to you. They greeted you like you were the owner of the Mall..." I laughed as she continued in her dilemma.
Yeah, that's the name of the shopping Mall, but it's popularly referred to as DS SHOPPING MALL.
   Alexis looked up at me with a gasp, seems like realization suddenly dawned on her. I look at her with amusement as she use her other hand to cover her mouth in bewilderment. She's so funny and can be really dramatic.
   "This is one of your Mom's mall and it's named after you.." It was more like a certainty than a question.
   "Alex, I thought you know all about me since I'm your idol." I smiled as she bit her lower lip in embarrassment.
   "I'm sorry Diva. I know a bit about you and your family but this really skipped my mind." She apologized.
I squeeze her hand gently.
   "Alexis it's okay to forget sometimes, stop being so overly dramatic. You are so cute." She smiled shyly and looked elsewhere.
I smiled and lifted my gaze.
Wait! I've been feeling someone's eyes on me for a while now.
I turned to the escalator opposite mine and goodness gracious! There he stood looking so outstandingly handsome in the white hoodie, black jeans and white sports sneakers he wore, with his hands tucked in the hoodie's pocket.
   Although he was wearing a Facecap beneath the hoodie and dark shades to probably hide his identity, I could still recognize him. His face held no sort of emotion, he just stared intently at me and I did well in returning the gaze, till we couldn't see each other again as my escalator already reached the second floor and his was heading down the first floor.
I held Alex and walked into the clothes section for kids. I want to buy her some outfits.
And why was that dude staring at me again? Was he checking me out? It's a good thing I had cleaned my face that was partially ruined because of the tears and applied some powder till there wasn't any trace of swollen eyes or tears.
Daniel Roberts, why do you seem so cold?.
Lia was right. I did really run into you.
              DANIEL'S POV
I walked into the underground parking garage holding my shopping bags in my left hand and my dark shades in the other. I came to DS SHOPPING MALL quietly in a disguise after my meeting with Director Vegas at one of my dad's hotel and had parked my car at the underground park to avoid any form of crowds and fans attention, since I didn't come with my guards.
   If I hadn't worn my shades and facecap beneath the hoodie I wore, I may have been found out. Thankfully I managed to shop for a few items and carefully slipped away.
I know I could have easily sent someone to get them for me but I wanted to get them myself, I can't handle them making mistakes.
Gosh! I even had to disguise my voice to avoid the sales girl discovering me, and that was... Phew...at least, I succeeded.
   My mind went back to that girl Danielle, I didn't know I would run into her at the escalator. She had caught me staring and boldly returned my gaze. I know she recognized me.
What's with her and her fearless attitude anyway? When I saw her earlier I couldn't help but stare, she looked so beautiful...stunning if i may say, with the perfect outfit for the perfect weather.
I thought it was mere coincidence running into her but after remembering her name DIVA SCOTTS, I knew better. This mall is one of her mom's Shopping mall in America, the biggest in Sacramento although they have several branches scattered all over California and beyond. It's definitely named after her.
Her beautiful smiling face came to my mind and I unconsciously smiled.
At the same moment I remembered Goldie's betrayal and I immediately snapped out of it.
They are all the same...
The park was very large and spacious with lots of cars parked at different sections. I took a turn to the area I parked mine, I could see it now, sparkling outstandingly amongst several cars, my black Lamborghini Aventador latest model. Not so far from my car I spotted another extremely expensive looking car, a black Ferrari 2021 model.
Hmm seems someone also extremely wealthy came here too, why am I not surprised? DS SHOPPING MALL is very classy and expensive, only the extremely wealthy can shop here. Note the 'extremely'
I was about opening my car with my remote control when I heard the voice of a little girl.
   "Aunt Hanna will be so happy, thanks so much my idol." The excitement in her voice was so clear.
   "Alex, haven't I told you to stop thanking me already? I will ask Hanna to bring you over on Saturday, I wanna introduce you to others."
That voice...
I turned instantly.
There she stood beaming beautifully with smiles at the little girl who was hugging her already, hands heavily loaded. She looked up and her eyes met mine.
We stared at each other for a while before she surprisingly spoke up, her voice is kinda musical.
   "Look who we have here." She said sardonically.
The little girl turned and look at me.
   "You again!" I said coldly.
   "Ohh hello there, Mister Perfect." She said.
   "Don't call me that." I warned.
   "Aren't you?" She taunted.
Instead of replying, I took my lips in and stared intently at her. My heart was beating very fast, I could feel the strange connection between us again.
I focused my attention on her eyes only and something flashed in my memory.
A beach in New York... Was what ranged in my head.
I could feel myself walking closer to her, wanting to ask her who she was? And if we've met before?
Goldie's face came to my mind again, blocking out everything else.
I suddenly stopped on my track, I wouldn't allow what happened to repeat itself again.
   I'm barely recovering from the last betrayal, I won't walk into it again. I broke the staring contest and turned back to my car.
I open it, drop my stuffs in the trunk and after settling in, I drove off without another glance at her.
I'm sorry Danielle even if it seems rude to you I can't help it, until I discover why I feel drawn to you in this manner I have to avoid you at all cost, before my heart make me do something that will make history repeats itself with me again.
I can't help but avoid you, no matter the kind of connection I'm feeling right now with you.
Until I unravel the mystery behind this pull....