Chapter 26
She gripped his shirt tightly after recognizing his voice. ” No.. I’m not, can we leave this place? ” She muttered, gripping his shirt more tightly in fear.
” Now? ” He asked and she nodded. With that, he guided her out of the penthouse and off to their apartment.
Immediately they both walked in, Tia rushed over to them.
” Are you okay? ” She asked worriedly when she saw the way Lyra was gripping Bruce tightly.
” Ye.. ah ” Lyra managed to mutter and Bruce led her to the couch where she sat down and he walked away while Tia rushed over to her immediately.
Bruce came back later with a fruit juice. ” Drink this, it should help you calm down ” He said and Lyra collected it without hesitation and gulped down its content immediately.
When she was done, Tia patted her back slowly while Bruce watched.
” Where’s Henri? ” Bruce asked and almost immediately, he walked out of his room.
He seems suprised to see them and he rushed over and then with a bow. ” You are back so soon? ” He asked surprisingly.
” Yeah, something happened. Go inform them ” He said and Henri bowed before walking out of the apartment.
” You care to tell us what happened? ” Bruce finally asked when he realized Lyra had calmed down.
Lyra looked up at him and then at Tia.
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” So? You don’t know what you did but you got bullied for it? ” Tia asked and Lyra nodded.
” So, what do you think he wants now? ” Bruce twitched his brows.
” He talked about apologizing ” Lyra muttered.
” Well maybe he realized he was wrong and mistook you for someone else, so why are you bothered about it? ” Tia asked.
” I know he still thinks I know about whatever that is, Clinton is somehow dangerous. I’m scared of him. I don’t think he wants to apologize only ” Lyra muttered and Tia sighed.
” But you said you saw nothing he claimed you saw? ” Tia asked and she nodded.
” Yeah, I have no idea what he meant, I tried to tell him but he wouldn’t listen, he claimed he saw me ” She replied .
” It must have been someone else then. But who do you think he must have seen then? ” Tia asked again and instead of replying, Lyra glanced at Bruce who raised his brows.
” Ella? ” He asked with a scoff.
* Yeah, who else? She’s my twin sister and we look the same, he must have mistook her for me ” She replied and Bruce scoffed unbelievably.
” I can’t believe you’re trying to put all the blames on her again like you’ve always done ” Bryce said, getting annoyed.
” Hello! I’m saying nothing but the truth, I know you’re not going to believe me anyways but it’s the truth. Clinton and Ella were friends back then but then he suddenly claimed he saw me watching him doing some evil thing I clearly never saw, and then all of a sudden Ella stopped hanging out with him! That’s only one proof she was the one..
” Who knows she probably saw him do something really bad that got her terrified and she stopped hanging with him and definitely she must have denied seeing him do anything while I was punished for it thinking it was me! ” Lyra snapped angrily.
” So what made you think she really did it!? ” Bruce asked angrily.
” Cause she was his friend but then she suddenly stopped being friends with him after the incident! ” Lyra snapped.
” Lyra, you’re making up stories again! ”
” No, I’m not! You won’t ever believe me, will you? Of Course not, She’s your lover and I’m just a shameless woman who forced myself on you ” Lyra said in tears and then walked away, into their room.
Bryce sighed frustratedly. Tia bowed lightly and then walked away silently.
” I hate Ella so much! She had always made my life miserable! ” Lyra muttered in tears.
” I hate the fact that we have the same face ” She muttered more in tears.
She dialed Bryan’s number and he didn’t pick, dialing it continuously, it was futile.
” I pushed him away too ” She muttered in tears, and then giving up, she dropped her phone.
** Next Morning **
Lyra walked out of the room, dark circles around her eyes, she barely slept.
Without saying a word to anyone, she walked over to the dinning room and sitting on her seat, she digged into her food and began eating.
The others also ate their food silently until Bruce broke it.
” I’m sorry ” He said and everyone seated in the dinning were shocked and startled.
Tia and Henri glanced at each other in shock while Lyra raised her head to Bruce’s gaze.
” I’m sorry about yesterday, and if there’s anyone you need to talk to or if anything goes wrong, don’t hesitate to talk to me about it, I will try to help ” Bruce said and Lyra chuckled dryly and Tia wondered why.
” Let me guess, you called your girlfriend and forced her to tell you if she knew anything about it and she confessed and you’re feeling guilty, right? Isn’t that it? ” Lyra asked at once and Bruce looked away guiltily and she chuckled again.
” Yeah, I’m right. Years Ago when we got married, it’s always like this. You never believe me even when I’m right, it’s not surprising that nothing have changed now. You don’t have to worry, I’ve gotten used to it ” She replied further with a straight face.
Bruce decided to not say anymore words and like that, they all continued eating until Lyra broke it again.
” And why are you suddenly acting like you care this days? I know you don’t, so stop acting like you do. And it this is all a plan to get me sign the divorce papers, you don’t have to try anymore, I will sign them soon and leave you alone all for Ella ” She said and then stood from her seat, and then made her way back to their room.
Bruce sighed silently before continuing with his breakfast anyways.
** Penthouse **
Walking in together with Bruce, a server offered them drinks which they both took and then passed the server a smile.
They both walked over to their usual seat. Bruce sipped a little out of his wine while Lyra gulped almost all down her throat, she was really feeling down.
Not cause of Clinton, but strangely she thinks the wounds aren’t healed yet. She shouldn’t be this broken about Bruce’s distrust in her since she’s used to it already, but strangely it hurts her.
Would Bruce ever trust her? She would really have to sign the divorce papers in the end right?
She thought she had gotten over him forever but probably cause she’s getting too close to him this days is making this feelings appearing again, she can’t wait for them to get out of this party they were.
She gulped the remaining of her drink before standing up and without saying a word to Bruce, she walked over to the mini bar available at the penthouse.
The other people were still going on with the party. The couples seemed to be having fun with each other throughout their party days at the penthouse probably cause they are happily married and in love with each other, but different is the case of Lyra and Bruce, they are always left out.
They really don’t participate in the party, they only sit somewhere and take the refreshments.
” Hi ” Lyra heard that same familiar voice and without turning or flinching, she kept on sipping from her cup.
” I’m glad you’re not running away this time ” He said with a smile.
” Are you here to torment or bully me like you’ve always done? ” Lyra asked bluntly and he chuckled lightly.
” Of Course not, I’m all grown up now, I’ve changed ” He said and Lyra nodded.
” Lyra.. ” He suddenly called, his expression changing and Lyra turned to him properly.
” I’m really sorry… for everything I had done to you in the past, I’m really sorry. I was just immature then and not in my right senses. I hope we can both start together again as friends ” He said with a look of sincerity in his eyes.
” Of course, we’re friends ” Lyra replied with a smile.
” Thanks, I should go back to my fiancee before she reads another meaning to this ” Clinton said as he stood up and Lyra nodded. ” Yeah, you should ” She replied and with that, Clinton walked away.
” I still don’t trust him ” Lyra muttered to herself.
* Later in the night *
They were all sitted as usual around that big but this time around, there were mini cups everywhere and then bottles of wine.
They were playing a game. * Never Have I Ever *
* The Rule of the game, once the question is asked and you’ve done what is asked, you take a shot ” The host read out and they all agreed.
” What does this mini cup contain? A strong wine? ” One of the man in the room, knowns as Mr Collins asked.
” Nah, it’s a secret but trust us, it’s nothing dangerous. It’s beneficial to couples like you guys tho and it would only kickstart on the fourth day after this, so y’all start expecting it’s effect ” He explained.
” Sound nice ”
” That sounds great ”
” I wonder what effect it has ”
” But are they hard wine too? ” Bruce had a to ask.
” Yeah , they are hard wine. You would get drunk as usual ” The host replied and they nodded.
” Alright, let’s start and before we move on. The motive of this game is to get y’all drunk so you can have a nice time with each other back at home.. ” That sent a blush to some women present except Lyra who was looking bored, she couldn’t wait to get home.
” So expect questions we all know would make you guys drink, and let’s begin then ” The host said and he brought out some cards.
8 people were present as usual and their accompanies were asked to excuse them, and the were all at their bosses’ apartment.
” Never have I ever had s*x ” Everyone took a shot, deep down Lyra knew she hadn’t but this people can’t know that right?
” Never have I ever had s*x with someone other than my partner ” 5 out of 8 took a shot, including Bruce but Lyra didn’t.
” Never have I ever cheated on my partner ” 6 out of 8 took the shot, Lyra and Bruce weren’t excluded and Bruce passed her a secret glance, he was confused as hell.
Was that what she meant when she took the shot for the first question?
The questions went on and on and out of 20 questions, Lyra drank 13 while Bruce took 15.
Most of the questions, they weren’t really guilty of it but they had to lie.
Maybe the shots aren’t really some hard ones ’cause surprisingly they weren’t drunk by the time they returned back into their apartment.
One thing that bothered Bruce throughout was the fact that she drank during the third question. She cheated on him? Who’s he? She didn’t drink during the second question and that means, she probably didn’t have s*x with him.
But, are they?.. Those times, she’s always busy on her phone and then smiling, was that what it meant?
Was that why she seemed confident and claimed she would sign the divorce papers soon?
Why was he bothered anyways? Not like that wasn’t what he wanted.
He turned his face on the bed and saw Lyra’s sleeping position, it wasn’t comfortable. He had always known this but he never cared.
She was fast asleep so he got off the bed.
He walked over to her side and laid her gently properly on the bed placing her in the middle and then he covered her with the duvet.
He walked over to the couch instead and then with a duvet, he laid there and covered himself and then slept off.
** Next Morning **
” You really didn’t look drunk last night ” Tia muttered as she helped Lyra braid her hair.
” Yeah, I don’t really think those are hard wines or something, they talked about it having some effects that’s not dangerous for couples ” She muttered and Tia raised her brows.
” And you’re not bothered about the effects? ” Tia asked and Lyra shook her head.
” Hmm hmm, Bruce and I aren’t couples so I don’t care what they are ” She replied and Tia nodded.
They suddenly heard a knock at the door and the two glanced at each other.
No one was out or anything, Henri and Bruce are sitting together in the dinning room, so who’s it?
” I will go get the door ” Tia said and then walked over to the door.
” Hi ” Vett said in smiles as her face met with Tia’s
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