33. Vacation

Things were going smoothly for Lara. People tried to get close to her after the incident trying to find more about her. Even though she talked to them with a smile, her guard was up and she didn't spill any details. This was what she had learned, keeping yourself on guard is better than crying after what happens because of letting it down.

On one day, Emily invited Lara to join them for dinner. It was a fun interaction. They sat in the garden while chatting and sipping some wine. Liam was busy drooling over Lara. Everyone except Lara noticed it.

" Lara dear, can I talk to you for a while??", Emily asked." Sure", she replied. Even Lina was asked to join them.

" Lara dear, I would like to ask a favour from you… You know that Liam is the type of person that hides everything… And stays away from women… After his father's death, he became a complete workaholic and rarely takes a break…. Can you take him with you for a vacation…. It can be anywhere you prefer…", Emily spoke a little hesitantly.

" Hmm… Sure no issues… Since it will help boss I am ready for the challenge..", she replied with a smile after a few seconds of serious thinking. After all she was just taking her boss out, what could happen right.

Emily was happy when she heard this reply." So, where do you want to go??... I'll ask Miles and Lina to join you to keep you some company as well..", she said enthusiastically.

" Um.. How about Country B… It is my hometown so it will be easier for me to take boss around…", she said." Sure", Emily replied.

" But how are we supposed to get boss agree to come for a vacation???", she asked. She knew very well that the man was stubborn.

" I think he will listen to you..", Lina said." Umm… I'll try… But if he disagrees.. Then you will have to back me up.", she replied in a thoughtful tone.

How the hell am I supposed to get him to agree to me???

They soon returned back to where the guys were.

" Boss.. You have been overworking yourself quite a lot these past few days for our latest project… I think you need to take a break from office and travel to another country to relax…. Ma'am suggested that I take you out on a vacation… Both Mr. Miles and Lina will join us…", she said.

Liam was quite surprised. He didn't know how to reply. That's when he saw the two women standing behind her signal him with their eyes as if they were saying ' Idiot grab the opportunity.. You will get to spend time with her.. The more you do, the more better your relationship will be…'.

He at once realized that they were trying to set them up. Of course he can never deny an opportunity to get close to her and so he agreed. And when he heard that they were going to country B, he decided that he could find more information about the girl who was kidnapped with him and confirm his doubt about Lara.

The next day they set off for country B in their private jet. Lara said that they could stay at her house as it was spacious enough for everyone to stay. They didn't know what to expect but when they reached the place, the were stunned.

It was an ultra-modern mansion. Completely elegant with a beautiful garden. Inside, it was equipped with the most modern technology. They saw a lot of Lara's paintings and a lot of her family photos. A corner was dedicated to her birthday photos. It had photos that were taken each year. But they noticed that there were only 15 photos.

" How come there are only photos till you were 15 years old??", Lina asked out of curiosity while pointing towards the birthday corner.

" Oh that… Well you can say that I experienced a terrible phase of life after I turned fifteen and I wasn't in the country much since then..", she replied with a sad smile. Lina wanted to ask more but she shut up when she saw that Lara seemed to be unwilling to talk about it.

" My room and three other guest rooms are in the first floor.. Come on, I'll show you around and help you get comfortable", Lara said.

She first guided them to their rooms and then she left them to get settled while she went into her room. She could breathe the air of her room the minute she stepped in. A sense if familiarity washed over.

Her room was rather huge for a single person. There was a double bed in the middle. A large study table with her computer and multiple compartments for her other stationary items. A luxurious walk in closet filled with clothes and accessories of various brands. And the walls were adorned with photos of all her trips she took for two years.

She then went and jumped on her bed." Hmmm.. Finally here after a long time….", she muttered to herself. Even though she didn't want to get up, she decided to pull herself out to make some snacks for them.

The others came down getting the smell of food. They had all freshened up and we're wearing casual clothes. Only Lara was still in her travel clothes.

" Can you just watch over the snack for me?? It will take a few more minutes to be ready… I'll just freshen up and come..", she said to Lina who gladly got into the kitchen.

After she left, there was an eerie silence. They were curious to know what had happened to her when she was fifteen. Lina and Miles guessed that it might be a broken relationship but Liam knew it was some other reason that he himself was not aware of.

Lina decided to break the awkwardness and started speaking.," She is from such a rich household but doesn't show that at all…". It was indeed true. She never tried to flaunt her wealth.

Lara put her suitcase inside her closet and went in for a bath. She filled the tub with warm water. She could feel her muscles ease the minute she stepped in. She was quite tired after sitting still for hours in the jet. She stayed there for already 20 minutes before getting out.

She dried herself and put on a robe. She stepped out while drying her hair. The minute she stepped out she was flabbergasted. Liam was standing there staring at her in an equally shocked gaze.

# Happy new year everyone.. Thank you for the love you are showing me.. Today my book has completed ten thousand views. I am extremely happy and am hoping that you are also enjoying...

Firstly, I apologize for not posting a chapter for almost a week. It is just that I have exams coming up next two weeks and I am in the middle of preparation.

Secondly, I might not be able to post chapters regularly in the next two weeks because of my exams.

Anyways, since today is a happy occasion and new beginning for a better life ahead, I decided to post a new chapter.

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