Chapter 33
” What are you going to do? ” Tia asked as Lyra undressed. ” Well, flirt with my husband ” She replied and Tia raised her brows.
” Not what you’re thinking, I already promised not to do those things ” She said with a light smile and Tia sighed in relief.
” Just.. be save okay? ”
” Okay ” Lyra replied with a smile.
” You could come with us tho? ” Lyra asked and Tia raised her brows.
” Huh? ”
” You’re my personal maid, ain’t you? You could could go on any outing with me, and moreover Bruce’s Personal guard would be coming with us, you could keep him company while he’s alone in the car waiting for us ” Lyra suggested and Tia nodded with a little smile.
** At A Fancy Restaurant **
” Wow, why does it seems like it’s been long since I stepped into a place like this. Everything feels so cozy. Do you really hate me so much that you always locked me up in my room? ” Lyra suddenly asked and Bruce almost choked on his food and Lyra offered him a glass of water which he gulped down immediately.
” No, I’m actually serious. Did you always lock me in my room? ” She asked and Bruce raised his head to her.
” You think if I did? You wouldn’t have reported me to the cops? ” Bruce asked.
” Well, you seem like a cunning man, you could have threatened me or something ” She muttered as she brought her fork into her mouth and chewed slowly on her stake.
” Why do you think you hadn’t divorced me or reported me to the cops all those while? ” Bruce suddenly asked and Lyra looked up at him slowly.
” Well, I really don’t remember anything, but do you want to know what I think? ” Lyra asked and he nodded.
” Well.. it’s probably cause I loved you so much and wouldn’t want to let you go to my twin sister but trust me I know it’s definitely cause I want a share of your properties or stuffs like that, I have more than you do.. so it’s just… It’s love. Love makes one so dumb and foolish at times. I won’t blame myself… ”
” And, don’t think all those while you probably purposely traumatized me so I could leave so badly, you think I didn’t report to the cops ’cause I had no power and I’m helpless and have no one?.. ” Lyra scoffed.
” Obviously not, it’s all ’cause of love. I seemed to love you so bad then, so hilarious ” Lyra said in bitterness.
” So?.. you don’t anymore? ” Bruce asked and Lyra scoffed.
” Do I look like I do? ” She asked in reply.
” I don’t know ” He replied and then looked away.
” You don’t have to worry Bruce, I can assure you I’m leaving your life soon, so you don’t have to worry. Don’t stress yourself at all, this is not an advise, it’s a warning. I could feel this burning hatred in me for you, but I don’t know why, like you did something really bad I hated, but too bad I don’t even remember what it is. So stay low and don’t try anything, even after I regain my memory cause we would be divorcing anyways but if you try to make things go wrong, you and your girlfriend could be in trouble. It would be nice if you two don’t provoke me ” Lyra said sternly and with a cold face which lasted for seconds before she covered it up with a quick smile.
” Okay? ” She said with a smile. Bruce was short of words as he tried to find the right words to piece together when a waiter came with the rest of their orders.
” Thanks ” Lyra flashed the male waiter a smile and he returned the smile with a bow before walking away.
Lyra’s eyes wandered around and it landed on Ella who glared at her visibly from the two tables behind Bruce where she was sitting with Alex opposite her.
Lyra smirked and then looked away from her glance and her gaze landed elsewhere, on Henri who was standing next to Tia by the entrance, outside the restaurant.
They seemed to be engrossed in a conversation and they seemed to be free with each and enjoying each other’s company.
Bruce traced her gaze and it landed on Tia and Henri. ” They’re dating ” He interrupted her thoughts and she turned to him at once.
” Really? ” She asked in suprise and Bruce nodded. A quick smile played on her lips.
” No wonder she acts all jealous whenever I talk about him ” She thought and then a wicked smile played on her lips.
” Excuse me hubby ” She said with a little smile as she stood from her seat and Bruce raised his brows.
Lyra walked away and then after some minutes, she returned.
” Sorry for keeping you busy ” She said with a light smile as she had her seat. Bruce gave no reply since it wasn’t necessary and Lyra kept her gaze on Henri and Tia’s direction.
” Your mom said that? ” Tia asked in suprise and Henri nodded.
” Why? ” Tia asked, still suprised.
” What do you mean why? She wants to meet you ” Henri replied with a chuckle.
” Come on, you haven’t even met her yet but you’re already nervous ” He said with a chuckle.
” What if she doesn’t like me? ” Lyra muttered worriedly.
” Gosh.. I’m refraining myself from pulling you into a hug ’cause we’re at work but come on, she likes you, I showed her your pics already and she only wants to see you physically ” Henri assured.
” You sure? ” Lyra asked with a raised brow.
” Yeah, She.. ”
” Excuse me ” Someone said behind them and they turned to the young lady behind them.
” Hi ” Tia said with a little bow when the lady bowed.
” This is for you ” She handed over a juice cup to Tia who collected it with a little bow and a thanks.
” And then this for you.. ” She handed over a little box to Henri who collected it with a raised brow.
” Sorry? From who? ” Henri asked.
” From that ma’am over there ” She pointed over to Lyra who waved her fingers lightly. Henri and Tia bowed in appreciation and she only smiled before looking away and then looking back at then when they kept there gaze away from them.
” Thanks miss ” They thanked the young lady who smiled in return before walking away.
” We can’t take this here right? ” Tia asked and Henri nodded.
” Yeah, in the car ” He replied and then, they both walked away to the car.
Lyra hissed in disappointment. ” I can’t believe I wouldn’t be able to watch the little show I had planned for myself ” She muttered, disappointedly.
Her gaze met with Ella again and Ella glared at her. She smirked before turning to Bruce. ” Hey! Look up! ” She said and Bruce did with a raised brow.
She ignored his curious look, she stood up from her seat and before he could blink, she leaned her face really close to each, with her head slightly bent like they were really kissing.
Bruce was confused for a while as he only stared confusedly as Lyra’s face was almost into his. He was confused the more when Lyra’s hand found it’s way to the back of his head and rubbed it slowly.
Ella couldn’t take it anymore as she marched over to their table and yanked Lyra’s hair from the back, making her fall back to the chair.
By now, those available at the restaurant had now began to watch.
* Why would she do that? *
* Isn’t she Ella Hansley? *
* Why’s she looking so jealous? *
* Lyra is Bruce’s legal wife right, so what’s she doing? *
* She has no right to separate them, isn’t she with a man too? *
* Is she some sort of homewrecker? *
Ella snapped into her senses when she heard those statements from the people and she shifted back immediately.
” What’s wrong with you twin sister? Why would you stop me from kissing my husband? ” Lyra asked, pretending to be suprised.
Bruce could only watch without saying a word, he knew what was happening now and he wasn’t pleased. He hated the fact that Ella was getting embarrassed.
He would have loved to stand up for her since she was his woman anyways but hi reputation.. he can’t tarnish that, his dad wouldn’t be pleased with him at all.
” Um.. I.. sorry, I didn’t mean to do that ” Ella stuttered as she apologized.
” No, that’s a lie, she did it purposely ”
” I’m suspecting something here. Does she have a thing with her sister’s husband? ”
” I won’t blame her, every man wants Bruce Ford. She probably wants him for herself ”
” But that’s shameful, he’s her twin sister’s husband, she’s a shameless woman ”
” And a homewrecker too ”
Ella couldn’t hold it as she felt embarrassed and shameful, she rushed out of the restaurants, carefully holding her tears.
Alex had no choice but to rush after her. Bruce folded his fist angrily and he made to stand and walk after her.
” You don’t want to cause rumors, do you? You shouldn’t be rushing after your wife’s twin sister ” Lyra said with a smirk, without looking up.
Bruce sat back dejectedly and angrily at Lyra. ” Why the hell did you do that? ” He asked, trying to keep his voice as calm as he could.
” You didn’t push me away when I did it so why making a fuss over it? Weren’t you expecting a kiss from me? It’s not my fault your concubine got angry ” Lyra replied calmly.
” Lyra!! ” Bruce said with gritted teeth.
” People are watching, lower your voice ” Lyra replied, still not looking up and annoying Bruce the more.
” You’re doing this purposely, aren’t you!? ” He asked angrily.
” Doing what!? Having effects on you!? ” Lyra asked with a smirk and he kept mute for a while.
” None of that is happening, now answer my question! ” He said sternly.
” I don’t have an answer to that ” Lyra replied and then looked away.
” Lyra.. stop whatever plans you have in mind, they’re not going to work ” Bruce said coldly.
” Well, this worked, so.. ”
” Lyra! ” Bruce breathed in sharply.
” Stop it! Stop whatever it is you are planning! Stop it! ” Bruce said sternly.
” Why should I darling? I didn’t even do anything”
Bruce inhaled sharply, ” Let’s leave ” He said, looking away from her face.
” Well, I don’t want to leave yet ” She said and Bruce turned to her annoyingly.
” I’m not leaving yet ” She repeated again with a smirk.
Bruce folded his fist angrily.
” Hey! Hey! Where are you going? ” Alex rushed after Ella.
” Take me home then ” She exchanged seat to the passenger’s seat.
” Drive me home, I wanna leave this place! I can’t believe him , he couldn’t even rush after me ” Ella said in tears.
Alex sighed before getting into the driver’s seat. ” You know he can’t do that cause of the people around ” Alex said and she scoffed and then sniffed in her tears.
” Yeah, he can’t risk them finding out we have a thing together, he cares so much about his reputation ” Ella muttered disappointedly.
Alex only sighed and then ignited the car’s engine before driving off.
* Meanwhile Inside Bruce’s Car *
” Why are they leaving already? ” Henri asked as he watched Alex’s car drove off.
” I don’t know, you think something happened? ” Tia asked as she sipped from her drink.
” I don’t think so ” Henri muttered in reply.
He thought of eating from whatever was in the box and then he proceeded to opening it.
Successfully opening the box were cookies in it but *love cookies * they were in the shape of *love*
He was confused and turned to Tia who was looking angry all of a sudden on seeing the cookies.
” You’re not going to eat those, are you? ” Tia asked angrily.
” Why are you suddenly acting angry? ” Henri asked with a raised brow.
Tia ignored his question and snatched the box from him, she closed it and pushed it over to her self.
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