Summary: Five years and he thought she was dead. She lived thinking that he had betrayed her. Ada finds herself having to look over her shoulders forever since her escape from her treacherous employer, along with a son he never knew they had together.

A/N: This is a very old fanfiction already. Dated way before RE 6, so it disregards the events that happened in 6. Moreover, this fanfic includes a child who was born to Ada and I thought it would be preferable that she wasn't too old during the period when she was supposedly pregnant. I have edited some chapters as best as I can to improve the entire fanfiction as a whole.

CHAPTER 1

January 22nd, 2012

"… Thank you for joining EX news tonight, please welcome us back tomorrow evening at ten. Until then have a goodnight. This is Barbara Kane and thanks for watching."

"3, 2, 1…Annnnd cut! Perfect! We're finished for the day!" exclaimed Andy, one of the news casting crew members.

"Barbara! Wanna join us for supper tonight?"

"No…" Barbara replied with a sweet smile. "My boyfriend's expecting me." She continued as she released the hair band she had on while doing news casting to let down her long wavy hair.

"Oh! Leon's finally meeting up with you tonight?" Jeanette, one of Barbara's close colleague exclaimed. Everyone knows that the boyfriend Barbara had rarely takes her out on good dates. She frequently tells the crew about how he had always been too busy to hang out and how sometimes she feels miserable about spending her off-work time alone.

"Sorry guys, gotta run~" adding a nervous laugh as she hurriedly packed all the papers and grabbed her belongings before exiting the room. It gets a little awkward whenever the 'boyfriend' topic gets brought up. Besides, the thought of finally being able to have dinner with Leon elated her, hence, cutting short the small talks suits her best.

Barbara took big steps and walked as fast as her legs could carry her. The day had been truly taxing for her and she could really use a long break sometime. Life was mundane. The routine was always the same; wake up at 8am, get ready and off to catch the morning bus, only to be sandwiched with all sorts of people inside the transport. After approximately thirty minutes she would then reach the office, with lots and lots of paper work to be done. The worse thing that could make the day really lousy would be the constant office politics she faces the moment she steps into the place. "So demoralizing" she thought to herself. "I really need to get out of the building…"

She finally made her way through the office area and out, only to see that the lift doors were about to be closing on her.

"Hey! WAIT!" she shouted and started running towards the lift.

Barbara managed to catch the lift thanks to the kind soul inside who decided to hold the lift door for her. Both persons exchanged a tiny smile after Barbara thanked the guy for actually waiting. When the doors finally glide opened at the ground floor, Barbara could already see a distinct figure outside the lift lobby, which she immediately recognized. She smiled to herself and checked her reflection on the opposite lift door to make sure she looked 'okay'. The woman combed her hair a bit to let it fall more neatly into place before deciding that she was ready to meet 'him', her boyfriend.

While tapping herself out of the lift lobby, she thought of sneaking up on him and scaring him. His facial expressions seem to be quite 'limited', and they are mostly those stern looking ones or the slight smile that he would give her. If he ever shows an expression of being stunted, it'd be a moment worth remembering. Slowly and quietly, she tip-toed her way on her high heels, ensuring that she doesn't land on her heels so as to eliminate the 'clicking' sound heels would make. As she finally drew closer to him, she stealthy reached her hands out to his head. Just as she was about to cover the man's eyes, his larger hands caught hers in a split second.

"I already knew you were there…" her boyfriend stated bluntly as he turned around to face her before releasing her hands.

"Damn…You're really no fun Leon. Can't you at least pretend and make a girl happy?"

"Sorry, I'll try again next time okay?' Leon Kennedy said with a little smirk on his face.

"As an apology, Leon Scott Kennedy, you are going to treat us to dinner." Barbara whispered into his ear and then buried her face into his solid chest; always the most comforting way to end her long and tiresome day at work.

Barbara and Leon had been dating for at least four years after the death of her father, Nathaniel Kane, a politician who was assassinated. Ever since the sudden death of her father, she had been seeking comfort and possibly, 'love' from Leon, her father's bodyguard during that period. Initially, she had blamed Leon for not being able to prevent the assassination of her father. However, Barbara simply became lonely and desperate for someone to be around. She began confiding in Leon, who would then accompany her during his free time. The truth was that she had been carrying a torch for the guy ever since she met him. He was tall, handsome, hot and everything of a guy she had ever dreamt of; especially that hair of his. The part where his bangs would just fall nicely to the side of his face. Eventually, she confessed her feelings and that's when they started dating when he said 'Yeah. I suppose we could try out.'

Although, Leon never looked or sounded like he was really excited or moved by her confession, Barbara was contented to have him by her side. Leon had never displayed a more bubbly side during the course of their four-year long relationship. It was rather difficult to understand or know what was going through his mind. Nevertheless, Barbara believed that he had felt the same way about her since he agreed to be with her without much hesitation.

*Moments later*

"Urgh! You've got to be kidding me! McDonald's again…? Leon, this is one of the rare times we get to eat dinner together, and you're telling me you want fast food?"

"Got any books to recommend?" the man replied as though not taking his girlfriend seriously.

Do you have any idea that you're always out of country two-thirds of the time we have together?" Barbara complaint, "Don't you think that maybe we should like at least have a more decent dinner at some nice dining place?"

"Mac's has always been decent. That's why it's everywhere." He replied casually, taking another bite into his burger much to Barbara's dismay.

"Oh…Speaking of 'out of country', I need to tell ya…"

"Oh no… no." Barbara cut in. "you're not telling me you need to be flying again."

"Hey…Sorry babe." He looked at her apologetically in the eyes before looking away again.

"Leon. This is the 'how many'th time? You just returned from Paris like only two weeks ago?"

"Two weeks and three days to be exact." Leon stated as a matter of fact. However, this merely frustrated Barbara even more.

"That is not the point, Leon! This is so tiring… we've been together for almost five years." "I have never even once asked you about your job or what you do, because I know that you don't like me probing about it and I respect that." She added as her eyes began to turn red.

She never fully understood who this man was. The only thing that sustained this relationship was probably the fact that she loved him whole-heartedly. She dreamt of a day when he would stop working for the secret service and come home to her more often like every other functional couple.

"Do you think you are being fair to me? Five years isn't a very short time you know." In saying this, Barbara had marriage in mind. She always wanted to have a family with the man she loved so much.

Leon's eyes soften at the sight of his distraught girlfriend. He couldn't read what was exactly in Barbara's mind, but he could tell that she was really pissed at him. Pissed at his failure to compromise more time with her and the fact that he couldn't tell her the job scope of whatever he was doing. He probably also realized that taking a girl to just any fast-food restaurant wasn't going to please anyone.

"Look Barbara, I'm sorry that this is happening…" he said softly as he cupped his hands on her face,"…I wish I could explain but…"

"No…" she interrupted.

"You can forget about explaining Leon, because you never can." She paused for a moment before continuing "I'm sorry…Leon dear, it's just that I'm so stressed up with work." She lied.

Work was not the true reason to why she was so upset. Sure she dreaded having to do the same thing over and over again every single day, but being a reporter/newscaster was also her passion. It was a job that she thought would honor her late father. Before his death, Barbara had him use his connections to get her into the position as a newscaster. Hence, she felt that this was something that her father left for her and she treasured it a lot. Regardless the case, she didn't want her and Leon to end up fighting and losing the rest of the little time they have left to spend with together. Close friends told her that it was not worthwhile wasting her youth with a man that cannot give her enough time. But Barbara just couldn't bear the heartache of losing Leon. He was her only 'family' and he meant so much.

12:25mn

It had been silent throughout the entire car ride to Barbara's home since the little tiff they had back at McDonald's. Leon didn't know what else to say, he wasn't very good with females to begin with. Frankly, if it was not for his looks, he'd probably had to stay single for the rest of his life, but not like being in a relationship actually bothers him as much anymore. In fact, things may actually become much simpler if he was alone. He shook his head in disagreement with his own thoughts. Barbara is his girlfriend and his responsibility, it was wrong of him to think of her as trouble. Gee… I'm better off concentrating on the road…

Soon, the car had reached Barbara's place. Leon got down from the car to get the door for Barbara. He pulled the door opened and waited for her to come out but she didn't step out immediately. Instead, she looked up at him and began to speak. "I've got something for you Leon…" she said in a husky voice while still seated in the car, probably still recovering from her choking tears, "…Care to come up?"

He nodded and the couple made their way up to her tiny apartment.

It wasn't his first time at her apartment. But it felt the same whenever he sees the place, the sense of unease and guilt. Years ago, Barbara had lived in a luxurious mansion which was many times more spacious as compared to this plain looking tiny apartment. The rich and pampered daughter was eventually cast out of her home after it was discovered that Nathaniel was involved in a bio-terror project. All property and assets under his name were seized to pay off the damages that had been caused.

On top of that, he never told her truth. The exposure of Nathaniel's doings was directly attributable to him. Leon was really a government agent sent by the government, to investigate Nathaniel Kane, as an undercover.

While working as a Kane's bodyguard, Leon had managed to discover the politician's secret involvement with illegal testing and research on bio-organic weapons and pulled out enough evidence to destroy his political career and take him into custody. It was crucial that they learnt the names of those influential people who were also part of orchestrating the 'Mecsus project'.

Of course, Kane should have ended up in jail if not for the unexpected turn of events that got him killed.

The case was classified but not closed.

Over the course of his undercover, Kane's only daughter, Barbara developed feelings for who she thought was her father's bodyguard. She was young and ignorant, often getting herself into dire situations. And it was Leon who was more often than not, sent to aid Barbara. Eventually, she became infatuated with him by the end of his mission.

The current woman before his eyes was different to the one he had met years ago. Barbara was certainly a changed person following the loss of her father. She matured and became independent. She was no longer the girl who would spend money without batting an eyelid, party with her friends till the very next day without having to care for anything.

"I got it the last time you had to fly off." Barbara said as she took out a big box out of her cabinet. She then removed the cover and showed Leon a Blue sweater. "You left before I could meet you at the airport…I heard Paris was cold."

There was a long silence between the both of them. A light breeze which came like a breath flowed through the open window. It carried Barbara's hair along in its direction which the curtains were flowing as well. He admired this serene beauty. Yet, he didn't feel that it belonged to him. Somehow, 'apologetic' was the word that would best describe his feelings now.

Leon leaned over and pulled off what he thought was the best thing to do; to hug Barbara. He was sorry that he had disappointed her so many times, so sorry he never tried harder to connect with her.

"Let's try it on…" she whispered, as she slowly undid the buttons on the jacket he was wearing.

"This jacket's kind of old, maybe it's time you get a new one." She commented noticing a stitch that was around six inches long in length, in the insides of Leon's brown leather jacket.

Barbara laid the jacket on the bed as Leon tried on the new sweater she bought for him. She stared at her lover in delight. It made her happy just seeing him in the sweater she spent hours to pick. Shopping had become quite a challenge after she had lost most of her spending power, with her cash-limit; she had to pick the best within the budget.

"See? You look fabulous." She said as she moved closer to Leon until the tip of their noses touched. Barbara gazed deeply into Leon's face as she lost herself in his mesmerizing pair of sky blue eyes; instinctively, she planted her lips on Leon's. A tingling sensation ran through Leon's spine and he flinched a little when she did that. But he quickly picked up and followed her lead. He felt her nibbling at his lips, pushing through the gap asking for an entrance, he complied and started to kiss her back. Arms wrapped around one another as their breath got heavier with every touch. Eventually, both their bodies descended onto the bed.

It wasn't long until Barbara found her way to the zipper on Leon's sweater. Without any more words, she ripped the clothing open and unveiled the skin she was so eager to touch. Their lips parted as Leon explored further down her neck and moved towards the left side of her shoulder. She moaned lightly as he kissed her neck. Leon couldn't help but grin at the sight of his girlfriend's ecstatic expression. He observed how beautiful her neckline was and proceeded to taste her neck in heat of passion. He could see how her hands were clenching tightly with the fabric in grip. The desire was driving her insane and her mind was literally sent dancing in trance, she could hardly control her body as she randomly pulled the jacket that was left lying on the sheets earlier, grabbing on to it tightly while she surrendered herself to her lover. Leon caught sight of his own jacket, the one that had been lost before and returned to him again. His vision started to blur and Barbara's moans began to muffle as his mind wondered away…

"Surprised? I found it..." The familiar voice echoed. "…I thought I'd never get the chance to return this. But now that you're here."

"You kept this with you since that time?" He asked, feeling a little surprised and confused. She pushed the jacket to his hands and took a step back, her smile seemed to tell him that she was teasing him. As always.

"Sorry, I borrowed it to keep me warm at times…hope you don't mind. But I did mend the tears to compensate." The attractive woman said to him. She looked down for a while as though she had finished what she wanted to say, but she startled him when she held his hand and leaned forward until her cheeks were touching his sideburn. Her breath was so close to his skin. "I could warm you up tonight if it isn't enough." she whispered into his ear seductively.

He sees her shadow…

"So we meet again?" that alluring curve of her smile…never fails to captivate him. Whenever he sees her, he would attempt to hide it…an attempt that always prove useless after being exposed in her presence for too long. Though it was extremely dangerous and wrong, his resistance would eventually fall and the two became involved.

The taste of her skin…a sensation that was imprinted at the back of his head. The feeling that had him coming back for more even when it meant him being slapped in the face over and over.

"Hmmmm…Don't leave again…promise me…Ada" he moaned and said her name.

"Ada?" Leon suddenly jerked back up and halted the activity he was engaging with Barbara. He was still panting heavily. He placed his palm on his forehead and swiftly swept his sweat-coated bangs off his face.

"What's wrong?" Barbara questioned.

"Nothing…" Leon replied, as he realized it was merely an illusion from past memories. He couldn't look at Barbara in the eyes after he realized what he was thinking while holding her in his arms. Instead, he turned to look at the brown jacket that was still lying loosely in Barbara's hands. He picked it up and stared hard into the stitch Barbara had previously mentioned.

"Leon?"

A storm was brewing within him as he ran his fingers along the rough texture of the stitch. Her image appeared in his head and stirred up his utmost regret. The woman who he could never be together with. The jacket reminded him of this one scar that laid within the depths of his soul.

Ada. The woman I can never have…

A/N: I know that this isn't the best fanfic, but thank you for reading it. =)

I shall now edit chapter 2...

Forgive me for the disastrous English!