Chapter 11
Lyra was done dressing up and she was almost walking into the car, together with Bruce, until it struck her that her phone wasn’t with her.
” I’m sorry Bruce. I forgot something inside, I will be right back ” She said hurriedly as she alighted from the car, she rushed into the mansion at once.
After grabbing her phone, she rushed back outside to the car. Fortunately, Bruce was still waiting for her.
On a norm, he might have left her but it seems the outing is important.
Getting into the car at once, she turned to Bruce apologetically.
” I’m sorry ” She apologized but he gave no reply.
” Go on ” Bruce only said to the driver, and almost immediately the driver revved the engine and drove off.
** Stitch Fix Airport **
That was what the signpost read as Bruce’s car drove in through the entrance.
Lyra wondered whom they came to meet. Wait.. is he trying to send her off to somewhere far alone? No he wouldn’t do that.
Or is he attending a very important business meeting that involves him bring her along?
But they took no stuffs along, it can’t be that. Or are they here to pick someone up from the airport?
Who’s it? Is it..
Her thoughts were cut off when Bruce’s hoarse voice rang in her head. ” Get down! ” He said firmly, his face void of emotion as he looked at her.
” Oh.. yes ” She hurried down as she inserted her phone into her pant’s pocket.
” Hold my hand ” Bruce said as a command and Lyra did immediately.
They both interlocked their hands as they moved closer to an already landed plane which just landed some minutes ago.
It’s door opened and some guards stepped down first before he came right into view, the air blowing some strands of his hair to his handsome face, making him look more hot than he actually is.
Right now, Lyra is finding it hard to breathe as his handsome face alone is making her dazzle.
She couldn’t help but compare who’s more handsome, but this guy right here beats Bruce to it.
She was oblivious that he was already in front of them and it seemed he already exchanged pleasantries with Bruce as his hands were stretched over to her like he had been waiting for her to receive it into hers.
She was not aware of what was going on at that moment but she received the hand warmly into hers and that alone felt heavenly.
” Hi pretty lady ” He finally said as they unlocked from the handshake.
” Hi.. you must be Bruce’s friend or business partner? ” She asked.
She had never seen this guy never in her life. She knows all of Bruce’s close friend but this guy in front of her is someone she has never seen before her entire life.
” You probably don’t know me but I’m a good friend of Bruce’s and I apologize greatly for missing out on you two’s wedding.. I had an important meeting I was to tend to that exact day. I apologize greatly ” He apologized sweetly and Lyra let out a nervous smile.
” It’s fine ” She muttered, her eyes glued to his, Strangely she felt a well-known aura with him, like she had knew him all along.
” We should leave now ” Bruce broke the both of them out of their hard gaze on each other.
” Um sure ” The Breath-taking guy said with a sweet and wide smile. Seems he loves smiling so much.
” Yeah ” Lyra muttered embarrassed as she felt caught. Her husband just caught her staring so hard at his friend whom she was seeing for the first time.
Not like she should care at all if he caught her, not like he cared anyways.
But this guy beside her is really intimidating and so handsome that she couldn’t help stealing glances and the fact that he caught her at several intervals is more embarrassing.
But she could swear that she felt his stare on her all through the drive back home. He was staring through the rear mirror and she was also doing the same.
He was seated beside the driver while she seated at the back seat with Bruce.
Could it be that he also took interest in her? That can’t be possible, he’s probably a loyal friend to Bruce.
But what’s she thinking of anyways? Is she thinking of hooking up with her husband’s friend?
That can’t be possible, she should be more bothered about Bryan. He still hasn’t called her ever since and she should be worried about that now.
And this stranger she’s fantasizing about, she knows nothing about him. He is probably married.
After the seemingly unending drive home, they already arrived at their destination.
It was suprising that Bruce only got out of the car without bothering to open the door for her or even wait for her.
She thought they were supposed to be putting on a pretense for his friend. Or is he pretending to be mad that she was staring at his friend?
Or what was that about? While she was still thinking about this.. the door opened by itself or someone opened it for her?
She turned to the door and it was Bruce’s friend standing before her, flashing her a bright smile that was doing something strange to her.
” Um.. thanks ” She muttered, not knowing what to say as she alight the car.
” My pleasure ” He replied with a smile as he walked after her.
” So he’s always like that, huh? ” He asked and she turned to him confusedly, not stopping.
” Huh? ”
” Bruce.. he’s always like that?.. he’s still in love with you sister and not you? ” He asked and she was suprised.
So, he’s aware. It seems he knows a lot about them that she knows about him.
” You must be wondering how I know so much ” He said with a chuckle she suddenly found attractive.
” Um yeah.. I’m suprised, I don’t even know anything about you but you know so much ” She replied and he smiled.
They both suddenly stopped when they were finally in the sitting room.
” We will catch up later ” He said and she nodded before watching as he walked over to Bruce who was sitted on one of the numerous couches in the sitting room.
She sighed before making her way up the stairs to go to the guest room which seems like it would soon be called her room now.
Tho she has a personal room, she still prefers the guest room but seems she would be moving back to her room anyways.
But there are more than enough guest rooms for Bruce’s friend to stay. Bruce’s friend? Is that his name? He didn’t even introduce himself to her.
She waved the thought off as she switched on her phone and her mouth let out a wide gasp.
” Oh My God!! ” She was unaware of when she screamed out so loud.
” Oh my! ” She was oblivious of the tears that streamed down her face.
She didn’t know why the tears were coming but they kept coming.
” Oh my! 20missed calls! I missed his call even when I was craving it so bad! He must have been so worried ” She thought as she found herself shaking vehemently as she dialed Bryan’s number hoping he would pick and not try to punish her for missing his calls.
He picked almost immediately after the first dial and this proves he must have been really worried and expecting her call so bad.
” Oh my! Lyra ” She heard his almost broken voice and she burst into another round of tears.
” Bryan.. Bryan.. I’m so sorry. I’m really sorry.. I really missed you so much ” She cries to his ears.
” Lyra.. I’m really sorry. I was just so busy that I lost myself and I forgot to switch on my phone. I’m really sorry if I made you so worried ” He apologized guiltily.
” You did.. you really made me so fvcking worried that I almost lost myself ” Lyra cried and Bryan felt more guilty.
” I’m sorry… I’m sorry. I promise to make it up to you. I promise ” He apologized and Lyra wiped her tears, sniffing at the same time.
” It’s fine and I’m sorry for not picking up too. I slept off and I was also out with Bruce so I kept my phone off ” She apologized.
” It’s fine. I’m really sorry Lyra.. I am ” He apologized again and Lyra let out a smile.
” It’s fine now, seriously ” She muttered.
” Are you sure Lyra? ” Bryan asked worriedly, scared that she might be mad at him and he hated himself for making her so worried.
He had woken up to tons of missed calls from her that he wondered how worried she must have been.
And at the same time, a part of him is happy to know that she actually cared so much for him and that could only mean one thing, she has fallen for him.
” Bryan.. ” Lyra caught him out of his thoughts.
” Yes baby ” He replied. ” Can you tell me where you live?.. ”
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