Chapter 45_ Thoughts
Arya paced around the living room, her phone rang out, she immediately accepted the call on seeing the caller.
“Hi.. umm”
She heard a sigh at the other end “I heard what happened to your dad at the hospital, I’ve sent a few men over to guard his ward..”
Arya sighed in relief, she was actually preparing herself on what to say whenever she mustered up the courage to call him.
“Thanks.. I was actually going to ask for…
Arya heard the beeping sound at the other end which meant he hanged up..
“That grumpy man.. he didn’t let me to… hmph! nevermind”
***
Elizabeth glanced towards Mia coyly, she touched her daughter’s hair softly..
Mia who was seated next to her mum with a headphone over her head paused the music and pulled down the headphone to rest on her neck..
She turned to her mum with a look of suspicion.
“Mum.. what are you doing?”
Elizabeth chuckled and itched the back of her head as if caught in a bad act..
“Well you see.. I heard Mr Wales son is quite a catch… I mean he’s good looking and still a bachelor”
Mia’s expression remained indifferent, she had a hunch about this..
“Mum! are you trying to get rid of me?”
Elizabeth sprang up to her feet and placed a palm over Mia’s mouth..
“Not at all dear.. I’m so sorry, I didn’t know when it slipped out”
Mia pulled her mum’s hand gently away from her mouth, she loves her brother no doubt and also her family.
But she can’t be used as a business negotiation tool..
“I’m very sure Kyle will be against this.. and grandfather must not find out otherwise.. I’m doomed!”
Mia’s eyes widened as she slowly got up “My whole life will change, then I’ll have kids and become a housewife and cook, do the laundry and the cleaning.. mum! my life will be miserable”
She engulfed her mum into a tight embrace “I’m sorry mum.. I can’t do it and I won’t have to do it as long as grandfather isn’t aware of it”
“I guess it’s too late now”
Elizabeth’s and Mia’s jaw dropped as the old man came in view..
“Rita already told me that there’s a way out of this mess and you Mia.. you are the chosen one”
***
Arya sat in front of the vanity mirror, she pulled off her earrings while staring at her reflection in the mirror before her..
Today she had made a little discovery about Charlotte’s disappearance, sooner or later everything will be clear..
She was lost in her thought that she failed to realize Ray’s presence..
Kyle who was unbuttoning his shirt stopped midway on hearing no response from Arya despite the number of times Ray called out to her..
Ray pouted, he assumed that she wasn’t in the mood to talk to him..
Kyle was a bit annoyed, he knew she was lost in her thoughts, he cleared his throat which brought her out of her reverie..
“Ray has been calling your name nonstop”
Arya got up in a haste and pulled Ray towards the bed with her..
She helped him up and sat next to him “Why the sad look Ray?”
“I thought you didn’t want to speak to me again”
Arya ruffled his hair “You silly little thing, how can I ever go a day without hearing your cute tiny voice?”
Ray’s mood brightened up he crawled on the bed and sat in the middle..
“I’ll spend the night here with you both” Ray declared..
“Sure my little prince charming”
Ray suddenly got up “Wait! Conny is all alone in my room, he’s always scared of the dark, I’ll be back Arya”
Arya nodded to him and like a flash, he dashed out of the room..
“I wonder where he got his cuteness from” Arya said with a wide grin..
“Isn’t it obvious?” Kyle murmured beneath his breath..
“Umm.. did you something?”
Kyle casted her a brief glance and pulled his gaze off her..
“Did you hear anything?” He retorted and pulled off his shirt..
Arya’s cheeks flushed pink as her eyes fell on his half naked body..
“I guess I never did, but just so you know.. You’re nowhere near cute.. instead I find you grumpy and arrogant and really rude”
Kyle raised a brow, a roguish grin crept on his lips, he walked slowly to her and leaned to her when he was close enough..
Arya’s eyes widened when she saw his fast movement, what was he trying to do by hovering over her like that..
She moved back on the bed a little and to her surprise Kyle’s arm was fast enough, he reached to her waist and pulled her closer to himself..
“W.. what are.. you trying.. t.. to do?” Arya stuttered trying to resist staring down at his shirtless body before her..
Kyle smirked “I just want to be very sure that you’re not developing any feelings for me but by the look of things.. you already did”
Arya’s brows creased, she placed both hands on his chest and pushed him away from her, she heaved a breath and suddenly bursted out laughing..
“Oh my.. you think I like you Mr Anderson? in your dreams! and besides I’m not interested in skinny men.. they’re definitely not my type”
Kyle pointed a finger at her “You said it again! well guess what.. I’m also not interested in skinny women”
Arya raised a brow with a little smirk, she got up from the bed and stood before him that their skins were almost brushing..
“I’m skinny?”
Kyle nodded “Exactly!”
Arya’s smirk widened at his fast reply, she raised her hand to his chest drawing small circles on his chest..
Kyle caught hold of her hand, he stared down at her suspiciously wondering what she was up to and to his surprise she placed his hand holding hers on her mounds.
“Not every skinny women possesses this and this..
She placed his other hand on her behind “So Mr Anderson.. what exactly is your taste in women?”
Kyle swallowed hard, she had trapped him, she did this on purpose..
He could feel the heat rising from within him and if he didn’t quench it on time he might do something that he might regret later on..
He retracted his hands quickly and looked away from her..
“Oh.. did this skinny lady just stir up something in you Mr Anderson?”
Kyle shook his head slowly “Shameless!” He declared and vanished into the bathroom..
Arya chuckled behind him, she pushed the loose strands of hair falling on her face behind her ear.
She could still feel the warmth of his hand on her body even if it was just for some seconds..
***
The next morning, the family of three all sat on the dining table eating and every once in a while Ray lightens their mood with his cuteness..
“So tell me Ray.. who do you think loves you the most between the both of us?”
Arya turned to Ray, surprisingly Kyle placed a palm over her eyes to prevent her from using any tricks on Ray..
“Come on.. daddy you know I can’t choose between you both.. you two are my favorite” Ray declared..Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g
Arya pulled Kyle’s hand away from her face and stucked out her tongue at him..
“See that! I’m sure he knows it in his heart deep down” Arya added with a wink directed at Kyle..
Kyle pointed his fork to her face “You stole my son’s love and attention away from me Arya and I’ll get you for it”
Vanessa cleared her throat to get the attention of the three who were so lost in their conversation that they failed to notice her presence..
The smile on their faces fell as they saw her and behind her were some guards..
“Boss we had to let her in since she has something important to discuss with you”
“She never has a good thing to say killjoy” Ray chimed in..
Vanessa’s hands were fisted by her sides, they were living so happily like a normal and loving family..
“What is it?” Kyle’s hurried tone came out rather unfriendly..
Vanessa walked towards him with a smile she took a seat opposite Kyle and stretched forth a document to him..
“Here have a look”
Kyle raised a brow, he stared back at her face “What is this?”
Vanessa licked her bottom lip “It’s the signed contract from Mr Wales”
Kyle accepted the document and motioned for his assistant who was a few metres away from him..
“Check it out”
Tim collected it and went through it “Boss it’s really signed”