CHAPTER 65.
Lyra explained everything that happened which made Bruce look at Ella with anger. He took Ryan after thanking Lyra and started leaving. They got back home after a few minutes’ drive.
“I didn’t know mom would be there,* Ryan said, feeling a little bit worried for his father. Bruce only sighed as he followed him into his room.
He sat Ryan down on the bed and sat beside him. He told Ryan to look at him and he did.
“Your mom isn’t a bad person… she only made the wrong choice of living her life” Bruce explained.
“But she hurt you, she made you cry. I used to hear you cry every night Dad,” Ryan said, feeling sober which shocked Bruce. He looked at her Ryan and brought him close to his chest.
“That isn’t the reason why I was crying Ryan, I only had a bad week and wanted to let the burden I was feeling off my shoulder. Mummy didn’t cry,” Bruce lied and kissed Ryan’s forehead.
“I overheard your conversation with mom over the phone, and after that you broke down into tears… I will never leave you dad, I will be here for you,” Ryan told Bruce which made him smile, he hugged Ryan tight and kissed his hair.
A knock came on the door and Ryan ran to the door, and opened the door. He saw their cook standing there.
“The food is ready Sir,” The cook announced before leaving.
“Let’s go have dinner,” Ryan said to Bruce and dragged him up. Bruce stood up and followed Ryan out. They got downstairs and went to sit in the dining room.
The cook served them dinner and they started eating quietly. Bruce didn’t have an appetite to eat but in order to please Ryan he forced himself to eat, but was quietly picking on the food.
His phone started ringing and he checked the caller ID, it was Ella. He sighed and started wondering why she was calling him. He refused to pick up her call and concentrated on the food he was eating. The call ended and it didn’t take long before his phone started ringing again. He gritted his teeth and put his phone on silent. Ryan looked at him and asked.
“Ain’t you going to pick up your call, Dad?”
Bruce forced a smile and replied.
“It isn’t an important call. We are eating… I will attend to the call, later,” he said which made Ryan concentrate on his food again.
After they finished eating, Bruce and Ryan sat in the living room to watch some TV programs. An incoming video call came to Bruce iPad and he checked the caller ID, it was Lyra. He picked it up and the twins chorused “Good evening, Mr Bruce” together with a joyous smile which made Bruce laugh genuinely. He waved at them and they asked him to hand the ID to Ryan who took it from Bruce and happily waved at his friends.
“I’m sorry for what happened,” Myles apologized.
“It was because of me your mom got angry and slapped my mom. I’m apologizing for what I did,” Myles said which made Bruce and Ryan smile.
“It is okay… I should apologize for how my Mom reacted. She wasn’t meant to slap your mom,” Ryan said with a smile.
The twins smiled and turned the camera to face Tia and Lyra who were busy baking a cake.
“Isn’t that a cake?” Ryan asked, feeling hungry.
“Yes, it is… my mom is making a cake for tomorrow’s breakfast. We were helping out before we called,” Myles replied.
“The cake looks so delicious, will I get to have some if I come over tomorrow?” Ryan asked the twins.
“We would ask our mom and get her permission,” Miley said and turned towards Lyra. “Mom, Ryan is asking if he can get some cake tomorrow if he comes over?” Miley asked aloud which made Tia and Lyra turn. They saw Ryan looking at them with a happy smile.
Lyra waved at Ryan before replying. “Of course, he can.”
The children screamed with excitement including Ryan before they settled down to continue their discussion.
“Promise me, you will come over tomorrow,” they said, which made Ryan laugh. “Why do you think I’m kidding?” Ryan asked them.
“That’s because you always say you wanna come but don’t end up coming,” Miley said.
“It’s because he doesn’t want to play with me, he also doesn’t want me to touch his new toys,” Myles said which made Ryan look at him with shock.
“That’s wrong thinking Myles… I would love to give you all my toys. I would also love to come over if things didn’t turn out this way,” Ryan explained. “I will come over tomorrow and stay until late in the evening before leaving,” Ryan promised, which put a smile on the twins’ faces.
“Mom, Ryan would come over tomorrow,” Miley yelled with excitement, jumping up. She didn’t know when she lost her balance and fell and screamed out in pain. Lyra rushed towards her and carried her up. The scream attracted the attention of Bruce who has been trying to watch a movie. He looked at the iPad and saw Lyra carrying Miley who was crying.
A loud bang came on his front door which scared him and Ryan. ” Who dared knock on my door like this, at this time of the night,” Bruce thought. He ended the call and stood up on his feet.
“Dad, who is it?” Ryan asked, getting a little bit afraid. Bruce hushed him and grabbed a mop stick from the kitchen. The Loud came again and again and again until an angry voice cried out.
“Bruce, you imbecile, come and open your front door. I want to take my Son,” Ella said drunkenly.
Bruce sighed and turned back. He went to the kitchen to keep the mop stuck.
“Isn’t that mom, why is she sounding that way? She is here to take me, will she actually take me?” Ryan asked Bruce with fear and apprehension.
“No, she wouldn’t do such… Let’s watch a movie or you go inside,” Bruce said which made Ryan stand up. He kissed his father’s forehead and headed upstairs.
He hadn’t walked any further before Ella pushed the door open and came in, looking so and very drunk.
Immediately Ryan saw Ella, he became afraid and started shaking with fright. He hid under the staircase to look at what was going to happen.
“Where is my Son.. I need my Son,” Ella yelled like a mad woman.
“You have to leave, Ella. This isn’t the best time for this,” Bruce pleaded gently.
“Oh you shut up your Mother f*****. You dare not talk to me… I’m not even here to talk to you,” Ella said, and started looking around, searching for Ryan who was now crying silently.
“Ryan, come to me. Mummy loves you son much,” Ella said, opening her hands but Ryan refused. She sighed and sat on the floor. Bruce quickly became alert, trying not to allow her to cause any damages.
“I need my Son, Bruce,” give him to me,” Ella pleaded but Bruce walked to her in anger and started dragging her out of his living room. Most of the guards have already closed for the day. He reached out to John who showed up and took Ella out of the house.
Ella started screaming and calling Bruce all manner of bad names but he didn’t care. Bruce climbed the stairs and met Ryan sobbing. He knelt down to his level and raised his face up.
“It would be alright, I promise… everything you are facing now will soon come to an end,” Bruce assured and Ryan nodded in approval. Bruce carried him up and started heading towards his room.
“No, dad… I wanna sleep in your room,” Ryan protested which made Bruce weak, he carried Ryan on his bed and walked into the bathroom to have a quick wash.
He started thinking of how Ella had suddenly changed overnight which was a shock to him. If someone was to tell him that Ella who he has always loved with everything he has would betray him, he would never accept.
He sighed and turned on the shower.
“Hey Dad,” Ryan called, as he went into Bruce’s large bathroom. He was already done with bathing and was in the dressing room, dressing up.
“Would you honor Aunt Lyra’s invitation which asks us to show up for breakfast tomorrow,” Ryan said.
“Yes, I know but I wouldn’t go,” Bruce said.
“Why?” Ryan asked with interest which made Bruce pause what he was doing.