46. Lara : I am sorry... Are you ___??

On their way back, in the car.

" Brother, your girlfriend will dump you if you give her baby diapers when she has her period..", Lara said teasingly. Mike's ears turned red." By the way… I forgot ask this before, who is your girlfriend??", Lara asked curiously. Earlier she had forgotten about this topic.

Mike had a conflicted expression on his face. Lara suddenly felt she had a mistake and asked," Wait I am sorry.. Is it a boyfriend…. I am so sorry I hurt your..-" Lara was cut off by Tom's laughter. He burst out laughing seeing that Lara took Mike's silence in another meaning. Lara was now very confused and was looking from Mike to Tom.

" I don't have a girlfriend sis….", Mike said. Lara's mouth formed into an 'O' . How could she have misunderstood her brother?? She face palmed herself and said," I am sorry brother… I misunderstood you…. But how come you still don't have a girlfriend??... aren't you old enough for one??"

" Ugh.. I didn't find time or interest to have one…. Mainly because most of them are snakes…. But keeping that aside even Tom doesn't have a girlfriend even though he is older than me..", Mike said. He easily turned the plates. She chuckled at his answer.

" By the way sis.. Do you have a boyfriend or a crush…", Tom asked with a slightly questioning look. He wanted to know if she felt something for Liam. " Nope… I never had one… I usually see guys only as my brothers, only after they approach me with a romantic interest do I think if I like the person or no…", she replied.

Tom sighed inwardly. He didn't know why, but while thinking about Liam's behaviour earlier, he felt that he had a crush on her. Though he wouldn't mind having the guy as his brother in law, but he wanted his sister to find her true love and not be forced into any sort of a relationship.

Lara continued," Having a partner is totally up to you but according to my opinion when you have somebody with whom you can share your troubles with, it will help you in many ways and also make you a better person… Though I might be the wrong person to tell this as I myself haven't found one… But still.."

Both the guys had thoughtful expressions." And even Mom Sara will want to see her grandchildren and Grandpa his great-grandchildren… ", she said with a soft smile. Both the guys ears turned red. Lara giggled looking at them and said," Some people are blushing… He he.." Both of them quickly turned their faces away.

After a while she spoke." The only thing I'll say is always follow your heart… One day you will find your soulmate and that day, never let go of her… I am saying this because you guys deserve the best…", she said with a soft smile.

The two guys turned and hugged her tightly and kissed her cheeks." So what If we don't have a girlfriend, we have got the best sister in the world….", Tom said." Aish… you guys are being soo cheesy now…", Lara said with a look of fake disgust. The three of them immediately burst out laughing.

The three made a perfect Trio.

The driver and assistant sitting in front just smiled seeing their cheesy bosses.

They soon reached Lara's house and had a tasty meal and left.

A few days later.

It had been a few days since Levy's wedding. Para was naturally Liam's date. The function was simple yet elegant and had only close friends and family. Levy had taken leave for his honeymoon. So Lara was covering for him.

-. One night at 7:30 pm. -

Lara was sitting in her chair and stretching. She was almost done with her work. She felt hungry and decided to get some food. When she was about to leave, she noticed the light in Liam's office and remembered that the two of them were still inside, so she decided to get something for them also.

She quickly walked out and went to a store nearby and bought three servings of Chow mein and spring rolls and walked back into the office. She then went and knocked on Liam's door before entering.

Liam and Miles were so busy discussing about one of their newest projects that they forgot about the time. They only got out of their work when they heard Lara knock the door. She came in carrying few boxes of food.

Liam looked at his watch and frowned." Lara, shouldn't you be at home??.. What are you doing here this late.???..", he enquired." So should the two of you… I had to complete a bit more work so I stayed back….", she replied calmly.

" Do you wanna join??... I got some fresh Chow mein and spring rolls…", she said excitedly. Miles at once replied," Yes of course… We were also just planning to order some take out..". The two guys cleared the table before Lara set the dinner on it.

The three of them were chatting while eating. In between Liam walked into his private room and brought a bottle of wine and three glasses.. He then poured a glass for each of them… " This is how life should be… Three friends sitting and enjoying Chinese food with wine…", Miles said while patting his tummy.

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