Chapter 28: "Babe...should I marry you?", 49 5 2

Mia's office.

Seeing Myra's face Mia smiled.

"Do you want me to ask why I became One all of a sudden?", She questioned as they sat on the sofa.

Myra nodded as she stared at Mia.

"Because I was stubborn?", Mia answered confusing Myra.

Seeing that Myra frowning...Mia let out a chuckle.

"It's because I refused to take my brothers or My Sister-in-law's money, my sister-in-law asked me to work for her instead. So 5 years back she started the company then I became her employer. Anna is Rudi.", Mia smiled and spoke.

"Cool. So why did you choose me?", Myra wanted to know.

"I said I wanted you...but Ann has the ultimate decision power.", When Mia saw the door opening she smiled and turned back to Myra.

"She is here...shoot your questions at her.", Mia spoke as she walked to the coffee maker to prepare the coffee for three.

"Master Myra it is privileged to meet you.", Ann spoke as she walked in and raised her hand to shake Myra's.

"No no, I'm not that great as you think I am.", Myra quickly spoke as she greeted Anna.

"Bullshit, Your work proves you talented. Who said you are not great? Ask them to fight me.", Ann spoke as Myra burst into a smile. Seeing her Anna also smiled back.

Mia carried the coffee tray back and placed it on the table. Three sat back as they took their cups to take a sip.

"Meet her, My cousin-in-law.", Mia spoke as Anna frowned.

"Oh, Meet her Wife of Mr.President...the First Lady.", Mia spoke as she eagerly saw Anna who was sipping her coffee.

Hearing Mia, Anna choked as she stared dragger at her. Mia was pleased with her reaction as she smiled and drank her coffee.

"Darling? Do you wanna kill me? How could say that now?", Anna spoke as she stared at Myra and awkwardly smiled.

"I'm a good person you don't have to worry.", Myra spoke as she realized Mia was teasing Anna.

"*COUGH* *COUGH*...I was just shocked, I didn't think you were a bad person.", Ann tried to explain as she cursed her mischievous sister-in-law in her heart.

The trio laughed as the conversation went on for a few hours.

"So you guys are not going to college?", Myra questioned as she stared at them.

"We are but virtually...In the 2nd year of college, we were busy stabilising the company so we opted for online where we submit and present our reports online...But we have to attend the college from now on as the exams are starting in a week and also she has to attend the classes physically from the 3rd year with no excuses.", Ann spoke as she stared at Myra.

"Which university are you guys studying at?", Myra questioned out of curiosity.

"X University.", Mia smiled and replied.

"I'm in the same university, I'm 3rd-year liberal arts.", Myra smiled and explained.

"Simon didn't want to burden me so he choose to keep my identity secret. Even after people know he was married the people don't know it is me.", Myra smiled and replied.

"That's how it is.", Ann thought 'No wonder she didn't know when she was so well connected.'

"So...Am I really okay for you guys as the artist?", Myra questioned.

"Of course. This is the contract.", Ann passed her. After Myra checked the content she signed it.

"Sister Myra, I hope our identities don't go out.", Ann spoke.

"Like wise.", She smiled and passed the contract.

"Don't worry. Then I will leave now the bodyguard are down, if I don't go there by 3 they will surround the place.", Myra spoke as Anna, Mia nodded.

After she left the room.

"Babe? Don't you have to explain something?", Ann spoke as she stared at Mia.

Mia then explained the situation and then Anna sighed in awe.

"So Mr.President blackmailed Myra?", Ann asked.

"Nope...it was mutual, but she is afraid to say that she likes him and I guess he doesn't want to worry her so he is also not saying he loves her. At least that's what I think.", Mia shrugged.

"You...Are you okay?", Ann spoke as she saw a hint of sadness in Mia.

"I just feel...I'm more stupid right now because they are mutual...meanwhile I forced someone to marry me and am shamelessly irritating him.", Mia spoke as Ann's heartfelt a sharp pain.

"Babe...should I marry you?", Ann spoke startling Mia.

"Do you wanna create a rift between me and my brother? Sister-in-law, I didn't think you were such a person.", Mia spoke as she teased Ann back.

"I can manage both...what say?", Ann teased again not backing.

"Hmmph...I just wanted to treat lunch to my lady and my sister but now I found myself that my fiance has plans to cheat on me.", Lucas's voice came through as Ann's back stiffened.

"I'm innocent and pure...it's your wife having stupid thoughts. Brother, I'll go and get the car...you deal with her.", Mia spoke as she ran out leaving Ann in that awkward position. Lucas gave her a nod as he passed her his car keys.

"Hey, babe...don't leave me...I'm comi...", Before she could escape...Lucas held her as he locked her in his arms.

"Where do you think you are running after you tried to cheat on me in the daylight? Huh?", Lucas spoke as he pinched her cheek.

"I...I...I was just lifting her mood....she...", Before Ann could explain he hugged her.

"Thank you for being there...if not for you I wouldn't have known what to do with her.", Lucas spoke as he hugged her tighter.

"Luc I think we have to stop this marriage before she falls deeper for him.", Ann spoke after a brief pause.

"It's not that I don't want to...but she has to reach 25 years to reveal her identity and I only trust the security of Alex's. His men are from the base that protects the country's officials.", Lucas spoke as Ann sighed.

"So...does she have to suffer like this?", Ann still felt bad for Mia.

"Ann...My heart is always hurting for all the pain she is suffering but if I take her back...that Uncle and Aunt of mine...I don't want her to be there again.", Lucas spoke.

"I know...You don't have to say...I just hope she doesn't fall for him harder.", Ann spoke as they parted and walked to the basement to meet Mia in the parking lot.

Meanwhile.

Alex closed all the contracts after a while as his head and Mind are struggling. He paused and pulled the last drawer as he pulled out the blue file. It was the information Rio gave him about Mia.

He opened the file as he saw a young girl on the stage standing alone as she stared at the entrance with a void in her eyes.

Memories re-entered him.

"Alex I'm not forcing you...Just drop me there to show some respect to Old Chen.", The 20 year-old Alex looked the same. Cold and Distant.

"Alright.", Alex stood as he took the car keys.

When they arrived at the venue...they saw people walking out as they saw Angry Lucas who was controlled by James but they couldn't.

"Alex go and help them.", Old Wen spoke as Alex walked out lazily.

Old Wen followed. Alex walked towards him and pinned the man in front of him as he locked Lucas in both Arms. Although Lucas could fight back, he paused seeing it was Alex.

"What's wrong? Why are you guys outside instead of being in? and why are people going back?", Old Wen spoke as he stared at his darkened eyes of Lucas.

Old Wen guessed but still, he wanted to hear it...he wanted to confirm that this engagement is not happening. Only Alex knew what happening in his Old Man's mind but still, he didn't give a damn about it.

"Jackson Su left the country for the afternoon flight. My subordinates saw him with a woman.", Old Lee spoke as he patted Old Wen's back.

"That brat is 20 but still...leave how could he do this to Mia?", Old Wen felt aggrieved.

"Alex...let go, I don't wanna hurt you.", Lucas's beast voice sounded. Old Wen was sure if he let him go he would find Jackson and kill him on the spot. After a brief thought...he pulled Lucas towards the hall where they could see the stage.

Alex followed behind helplessly...when he lifted his head lazily...he saw those void eyes that didn't have any emotion...he looked heavenly yet fallen angel. Her goddess appearance was cold and pitiful. Her figure was breathtaking.

"What are you going to do about her? The sister that you adore is standing there like a lifeless soul...what are trying to prove? Doesn't she need you the most? or do you think revenge is important?", Old Wen's words hit Lucas at the right spot.

After a brief pause...Lucas bowed.

"I'm sorry, I have to accompany my sister.", Lucas spoke as he walked towards the stage.

Alex saw the figure as she saw Lucas walking towards her, she entered her brother arms as she fainted abruptly.

Present.

'The girl who couldn't face things like that...how can she even adjust in the world I live in?', Alex sighed as he closed the file.

His life was destined to be alone...he can't have any weakness...because the price he pays for it will be twice than he could ever imagine it to be.