Chapter 42
” Do you need anything Tia? ” Lyra asked as Tia walked into her room.
” Not really. Do you need any help with work? ” She asked as she walked in further and sat on the bed, right next to her.
” Yeah, please go through this paperworks for me ” Lyra said as she pushed some documents to Tia. Tia received them and then chuckled.
” You always need my help ” She muttered and Lyra smiled.
” The twins are asleep? ” Lyra asked, as she lowered her head back to the documents before her.
” Not really. Nanny’s still reading them bedtime stories by the time I left their room ” She replied, her gaze focused intently on the papers before her.
” Okay ” Lyra replied simply.
” You know, you don’t have to be that harsh whenever the kids talk about their kids ” Tia suddenly said, her eyes still glued on the paperwork.
Lyra raised her head and then looked at her with a raised brows.
” I don’t remember being rude ” She said like she was suprised.
” Come on, you know what I mean. Don’t act all switched up, it makes them sad ” She said.
” Alright whatever ” Lyra muttered and then concentrated back on her work.
** Australia **
” Sire, the flight is ready ” Henri said with a little bow as he walked into Bruce’s room.
Bruce raised his head from his laptop. ” Alright, go get Ryan ready, will be out in some few minutes ” He said and Henri bowed lightly before walking out of the room.
Henri walked over to Ryan’s room. On seeing him, Ryan jumped up.
” Is it time? ” He said excitedly and Henri nodded with a little smile.
” Is mom coming along? ” He asked and Henri nodded.
” Not now, she would come meet us over there. Mom has some business to finish ” Henri said.
” I don’t care anyways as long as you and dad are there ” 3 years old Ryan said and Henri smiled once again.
** LH Conglomerate ( France ) **
” Welcome ma’am ”
” Morning ma’am ”
” Good morning boss ”
Lyra’s staff kept greeting as she walked through the lobby with Tia right beside her and her guard behind her and she replied them with a wave.
The trio got into the elevator and Lyra twisted her head a little to Tia.
” My schedules ”
” No meetings or conferences with board of staffs, we only have to work on some paperworks and Mr Dean will be here to finalize the contract today ” She reported and Lyra nodded.
The elevator door opened and they made their way to Lyra’s office.
Her office was a big one and it’s well widely spaced. The office looks like a lounge as there is an inner room, consisting of a Queen sized bed where she can take a nap when she’s tired.
The room also has a closet filled with Lyra’s clothes, also a bathroom.
The room is just as beautifully decorated as the office is.
Lyra sat on her chair and Tia sat opposite her while Lyra’s guard stood outside by the door.
” Let’s begin ” Lyra said and Tia nodded.
* Some Hours Later *
” You’re welcome sir ” Tia bowed lightly as Mr Dean’s car parked at the garage and his guard opened the car’s door for him to walk out.
Tia raised her head to meet a young well-built man probably in his early thirties.
He is a young handsome man, well known and rich.
He suffered a business loss years back before his business rose back to life three years ago and he’s back on his feet, doing pretty well.
Tia finally raised her head to meet Mr Dean’s and his expression twitches for a while as he stared at her with a suprised look on tho it faded in seconds making Tia doubt she had seen him had that expression on.
” Nice to meet you sire ” Tia stretched her hands for a handshake and he took it warmly.
” Nice to meet you miss ” He said in a husky voice with a tiny smile on his lips.
Tia smiled lightly. ” This way sire ” She said, leading the way together with a guard and Mr Dean followed behind with his personal assistant beside him and two of his guards behind him.
Getting to Lyra’s office, Tia pushed the door open slowly and they all walked in with the exception of Mr Dean’s guard.
” Nice to meet you Mr Dean ” Lyra stretched her hands and Mr Dean shook it lightly.
” Nice to meet you too Miss Lyra ” He said with a little smile.
Lyra could swear she saw amusement in his sparking eyes and she got lost in them for a minute.
She smiled and then withdraw her hand. ” Please sit ” She directed him to a seat opposite her and he sat down without hesitation and they went straight to business.
** Some minutes later **
” And we’re done ” Lyra said with a light smile and Mr Dean also nodded.
They both got on their feet. ” It’s nice doing business with you Mr Dean ” Lyra said as they both shook hands.
” You can just call me Bryan ” He said, making Lyra freeze for some moments.
” Are you okay? ” He asked and she snapped out of the zone.
” Yeah, I’m sorry ” She said with an awkward smile.
Mr Dean smiled and then walked out of the office with his personal assistant behind him.
” Are you okay? ” Tia asked Lyra who kept staring at Mr Dean’s back view as he walked out of view.
” Yeah, I guess ” Lyra replied and walked back to her seat, she sunk in it.
” He speaks familiarly ” Tia suddenly said and Lyra raised her head to her with a raised brow.
” Really? ” She asked and Tia nodded.
” I thought so, but.. ” Lyra stopped and the brought out some documents.
” Let’s continue with this ” She said rather and Tia sat on her usual seat.
** Two days later **
* At A Park *
” Hey mom, we wanna go over there ” Myles and Miley said at the same time, pointing at a man dressed in an anime costume and sharing ice creams to kids.
” Sure, we’ll be watching from over here ” Tia said instead and the kids hurried off.
” Keep an eye on them ” She gestured to a guard who nodded and then walked after the kids immediately.
” Can’t believe you brought work to the park ” Tia chuckled at Lyra whose attention was focused greatly on the laptop’s screen.
” Come on, give yourself a break ” Tia said and made to take the laptop from her lap but Lyra was quick to dodge.
” No, I just wanna get this over with quickly, I will be done soon ” She said in a groan making Tia chuckle again and she leaned back against the couch they were sitting on and put a sunglasses on, staring at the sky.
” Mom!” They heard a little boy’s voice and they both turned to the cute little boy standing before them with an ice cream cone in his hands.
” Hey little kid ” Lyra said with a little smile.
” Mom? ” The little boy called unsurely and Lyra raised her brows and so did Tia.
” Where’s your mom? ” Lyra asked.
” You’re not? ” The little boy asked like he was confused.
Lyra couldn’t complete her words when an unknown guard rushed over to them.
” I apologize ma’ams ” The guard said with a little bow and hurried off with the little boy in his arms.
The duo glanced at each other with furrowed brows before continuing with their business.
” Thank you ” The twins chorused as the man in the anime costume handed over two cones of ice cream to them.
” You’re welcome pretty kids ” He said and they smiled prettily.
” Can I get one too? ” They heard a little boy’s voice behind them and they turned to him.
” Sure.. ” Miley was the first to say.
” Sire, please kindly give our friend one too ” She said and the man nodded then handed over a cone to him and he smiled cutely.
” Thanks sir ” He said politely and the man nodded.
” Hey, what’s your name? ” Myles asked.
” Ryan, you two? ”
” I’m Myles ”
” Miley ” The twins introduced.
” You two are twins? ” He asked and they nodded and he smiled happily.
” You two are so pretty ” Ryan said and they smiled.
” You too ” Miley said.
” My dad and mom are more prettier. Do you wanna meet them? ” He asked and they nodded.
” Sure ” They chorused at once and he led them under a beautiful shade where his parents were sitted.
” Mom, dad. Meet my friends ” Ryan said and Bruce and Ella raised their heads simultaneously.
” Hi ” The twins bowed lightly and Ella smiled at them.
” Hi, what are your names? ” She asked, she had sunglasses on.
” I’m Myles and she’s my twin sister Miley ” Myles said on behalf of the two.
” Wow, you two are so pretty ” Ella said with a little smile.
” Thanks ma’am. Hi sir ” They greeted Bruce who smiled lightly at them, his face still glued at theirs as he found them amusing.
They are really beautiful kids.
” Miley, Myles ” They heard Tia’s distant voice, almost nearer to where they were.
Henri could recognize that voice and his eyes grew wider and he looked at the direction the voice came from and like a flash, their face met and Tia stopped on her tracks.