Chapter 18 : "Congratulations Sis Leni.",

Mia saw felt exhausted after spending time with the children. She walked back to the villa as Peter Zi entered her sight. She smiled and nodded her head and saw him walk towards her.

"Uncle Zi did you exchange the phones ?", Mia exhaustedly spoke.

"Yes, Miss. But you should rest for some time. Every other week you send gifts and you visit them once a month even when you are busy with your own work.", Peter concernedly spoke as saw her.

"It was Big Maa and Grandmother who started this orphanage. They wanted to help little kids who lost homes. They wanted to make a better society for these little children although I didn't have an opportunity to meet those legendary women's at the least I could be their little follower. Aren't I right Uncle Zi ?", Mia warmly smiled and replied.

"Absolutely. Who dares to say no to my sister.", A voice came through the entrance as Mia and Peter turned to see Anna and Lucas walking towards her.

"Yes only my darling has the right to be the disciple of them.", Anna spoke as she linked her arms with Mia.

"Young Master. Young Madam.", Peter greeted.

Both nodded back as Peter left the space for the trio.

"Alright, Darling now that you are done with some social service let's go and have some fun.", Ann spoke as she dragged her out.

"Hey, Ann pause...ahh where are we going ?", Mia was powerless in front of Ann.

"To our home...Your brother is cooking and we are going to play the games.", Ann spoke as Mia instantly became lively.

" I need a buffet...I'm hungry. Ann I'm going first.", Mia cheerfully spoke as she fastened her steps.

"Weren't you uninterested a while back ?", Lucas doubtfully questioned.

"That was before...Now that I can taste your heavenly food and have some to crumple in games makes me excited.", Mia spoke as she pulled out car keys from his pocket.

Lucas smiled as he shook his head helplessly with a smile on his face.

"Let's go.", Ann shouted as she entered the passenger seat. Mia entered the driver's seat soon. Lucas sighed and took the seat at back leaving the frontline to his most important ladies.

Meanwhile.

The WAYSIDE was in a tense situation with Alex and a few higher authorities in the office room in the backyard.

The servants were busy delivering food water and other necessities from time to time. Only after the past afternoon, the meeting ended as the men started to leave one by one.

"It was an honor to see the brain behind the Wen group. We have to thank Mr.President for making this happen.", One of the assemblymen spoke as he shook hands with Alex.

Alex's face had a cold demeanor which was well known to the business and political world.

Beside him seated a man with professional attire looked dashing and held very little similarities to Alex. His charming smile made one take one more look back.

"It was all for the collaboration. Assemblyman Ru it's time you leave now.", Simon spoke with his domineering voice that made one shiver.

"Yes Yes...we will leave now Mr.President Goodbye. Mr. Alex goodbye. Master Luke goodbye.", He spoke hurriedly as the other assemblyman also followed.

"Assemblyman Ru you don't have to be so courteous towards me I'm not as cold as these two men from my family. In fact, I'm quite easy-going, unlike these guys, and also I'm as great as these Men.", Luke Mo spoke.

"We wouldn't dare to treat you like that. Mo corporation is an absolute Leader in Media and Entertainment industry. Master Luke Mo, please don't tease us.", Assemblyman Ru shivered as he pleaded.

"But...", Before Luke could say anything

"Luke enough...Mr.Ru go ahead.", Simon spoke as the men bowed respectfully as they left the WAYSIDE. While they were excited they couldn't help but take a few more looks at the WAYSIDE that looked like heaven. It had all that more does a human earn for expect a luxury like this.

"Old Ru this WaySide is indeed heaven like people speak. We can't even build another place like this even if were given an opportunity.", Another leader spoke.

"It would be a joke if someone says they can. Because Wayside is the wealthiest land on the earth. It is said this land has soothing warmth and the air is purer as the trees beside are imported after being analyzed by top Ayurvedic Medics. Old Wen created heaven since the day Mr.Alex was born. This is a priceless possession one could yearn for.", Old Ru spoke as admiration in his eyes was clearly seen and enthusiasm from his voice was evident.

"Mr.Alex is indeed handsome in life than those blurry pictures. The three men inside the room made me shiver to the core in the entire meeting.", One of the leaders spoke.

"That's a given. Mr.Prsident has the power of the Political world while Mr.Alex is the ultimate ruler of the business world as the Wen group is an unmovable powerhouse. Finally, the MEDIA world is in hands of the Youngest one of them, Master LUKE Mo. With them along with Lucas Chen the CHEN group, the strongest advocates in the Nation as their Legal partners do you think anyone would dare to go against them ?", Old Ru spoke as rest couldn't help but feel the same.

But the only thing they didn't know is "WITH GREAT POWER COMES GREAT RESPONSIBILITIES AND FEARS. There are always traps in every path. With all the dangerous surroundings, they have to move each step with utmost care. Because they can't afford to lose anyone anymore.

Wen's had done enough share of sacrifice as Alex, Simon, and Luke had only Old Wen as their relative. Lucas has seen his mother and grandmother on their deathbeds.

It's hard how people only see the crust while forgetting to see the core.

Alex, Simon, and Luke walked towards the Villa as Hugo brought in the files and documents along with Rio, Adam[Simon's assistant], and Zen[Luke's assistant].

"Where is my sister-in-law ?", Luke spoke as he stared at the house every corner.

"Young Madam left to university will be back soon.", Leni spoke as she passed them water.

"Sis Leni congratulations.", Luke smiled.

"Congratulations Sis Leni.", Simon also spoke.

"Thank you Young Master Luke and Mr.President.", Leni smiled.

Alex who was browsing something on the phone frowned and stared at them in confusion.

Luke caught his face and immediately understood this cousin of his is absolutely clueless. He felt serious admiration for this alien cousin of his.

"Brother doesn't tell me you didn't know Sis Leni was pregnant.", Luke spoke as Alex looked absolutely immune to the news. He stared at Hugo who just come back. When he saw Hugo nodding his head. He stared at Leni who looked calm.

"Congratulation Sis Leni you should avoid doing things like this. Other people will do. Take care of your body.", Alex spoke with a poker face soon he pulled out a business magazine.

"Thank you, Young Master. It's still early and I'm fine with doing some menial work.", Leni smiled as she went back.

"Alright, we won't meet each other anytime soon unless you guys have something important. Big brother ask brother to go out and play golf with us.", Luke spoke.

Although they were cousins. They prefer calling each other brother. Simon who is 27 years was Big brother to both Alex and Luke. While Alex who is 25 years was brother to Luke who is 23 this year. It's been the same for the past 23 years.

It was evening.

It was almost time for Mia to come back but seeing that she isn't Leni couldn't help but frown. 

Just then her phone rang.  Seeing that it's Mia she quickly answered the call.

"Hello, Young Madam. Is everything okay?", Leni's worried voice entered her ear the moment the call went in.

"Yes. Sis Leni. I'm sorry that I worried you. Today I will be staying at my brother's place so I called to inform.", Mia spoke.

"Sure Young Madam. Take care. I will let Younger Master know.", Leni spoke.

"He's back again ?", Mia spoke in surprise.

"Yes.", Leni replied.

"Then I will be back.", Mia spoke as she hung up the call.

Leni smiled as she walked to the hall.

Hall.

"You are sure. Alex, it's not that I'm being a bother but are you sure ?", Simon spoke as he stared at the documents in hand.

"What am I still not clear? It's that I'm sure I've made the proposal.", Alex's voice came through as Simon couldn't help but frown.

"Alright then. I have a meeting with executive heads I will leave.", Simon passed the file in his hand to Adam and walked out.

"Goodbye Mr.President.", Hugo greeted.

Leni walked towards the hall and couldn't help but frown when she heard the conversation.

"Brother what Big brother was trying to say is...if you agree to this proposal then you'll have to mostly stay in the states for 2 years. Are you sure about leaving the country for a while ?", Luke spoke as saw Alex.

Author's special:

"They say even once the King has to face a war that wakes up the fear in him...What kind of war does Alex have to face in the near future...?", -HARU.

Do let me know. Comment or criticize so that I can know what exactly your thoughts are. I feel happy that people are reading "LOVE YOU MY FAMILIAR STRANGER" I hope I can receive your opinion too. Thank you. -Haru.