CHAPTER 82:DIM ROOM

When evening approach with the sky having a slight orange glow and the clear blue sky slowly turning dark with time. The streets continued to be busy as pedestrians walk on the side.

Lucy walked towards the double door of the mansion before she pushed it open. There, all the windows were closed with the curtain drawn, leaving the entire house slightly dim. She threw herself on the couch,her body sliding down as she was tired. She had spent more time than she intended to with her parents with her mum being the one to keep her waiting.

With her eyes closed she breath softly.The entire mansion was silent and being bored she tried to concentrate on the slightest noise. It wasn't a surprise if neither of the men were home as one of them was a workaholic business man and the other has other works to do which left her who had gone out for most of the day.

Tired,Lucy didn't bother to go up to her room to rest as she felt lazy to do so. But as she slowly drifted off,the doorbell rang resulting in her opening her eyes wide.

With a low grumble, she walked towards the door where she opened it to reveal mia. Her eyes was quick to light up in happiness as she pulled her in, enveloping her to a tight hug. Mia wasn't quick to react to the swift movement of Lucy who pulled her without warning but nonetheless she managed to return the hug with a smile. As they pulled apart Lucy spoke "im so glad you are here I was beginning to think I would spend the rest of my evening alone " at the same time she urged mia inside before closing the door she then added "as you can see no one is home and it's just me"

"I can tell...how are doing?"mia asked and saw the excitement in her eyes. She took her sit and Lucy was quick to position herself beside her.

"I have been doing well though I missed you it isn't everytime my cousins are free "she replied before pursing her lips "are you here to see my cousin?,the older one"she clarified not wanting to be misunderstood,there were two cousins and both are men so it was better to be specific than cause any misunderstanding,she nodded to herself

"he isn't back yet but I'll wait "mia replied and heard Lucy add to her words"but until he gets back ,you have to spend your time with me"

Mia didn't have a problem with it so she nodded "Alexa says to give you her greetings"

Lucy lightly slapped her forehead and babe replied "I totally forgot she went to school,I didn't even call her "she shook her head "she should be coping fine"

"she should"mia said thoughtfully even though she knew being a freshmen,you have to take your time to know how things worked in the university "Alex is going to paying his visit soon"

Lucy the asked "how is he?" seeing mia turn to give a confused look,she quickly shook her head "I just want to know how Alex is doing without his sister,I'm sure even though they fight,he misses her" . Mia didn't fail to notice the slight nervous that had build up on Lucy as she appeared to be covering up for a crime.She had taken note of it in the past , Lucy's feeling for Alex that she tried to hide but mia decided not confront her about it.

"of course he does,he is her brother"mia stated as it was an obvious fact.

"I'm so glad you are here sister-in-law, earlier I was about to fall asleep and now that's gone since you are here to keep me company because I am starting to get bored of those two"said Lucy referring to Ryan and Jason and at her comment mia gave a small smile.

The arrow continued to tick on the clock and the sky was now dark with the moon hidden behind the shadows of the dark clouds. Night was soon to arrive and by that time so had the two brothers and Jason having almost the same reaction as Lucy on seeing mia.

After having their dinner with Lucy retiring to her room and Jason doing the same to have some work done. As usual Ryan stayed up, sitting in front of a desk in the study where the entire room was kept dim and the only bright light was the one close to the desk.

At the other side mia stood in front of the door,she decided to spend the night here , wearing a white night dress that stopped below her knee.

Raising her hand,she knocked on the door before turning the knob and pushing it open,she peeked her head and looked around the room,her eyes fall on the side frame of the man she had came to see "can I come in?"she asked in a low voice.

Without waiting for him to answer she walked in closing the door behind her that made a light click "no one is stopping from walking in"Ryan said when he felt something around him from behind. Mia rested her chin on his shoulder,with her arms wrapped around his shoulder . She noticed the files on the table at the same time ryan stopped what he was doing, playing with the pen as he moved it between his fingers "you are always working and now you are working late , you should rest"she whispered not surprised about what he was doing but it didn't mean she didn't care about his sleep

Ryan took her hand urging her to move from where she stood ,at the same time he moved the chair back creating space between then he tugged mia to sit on his lap where she let out a light gasp.

"why aren't you sleeping?"he. asked

"it's not that late and I couldn't,how long do you work at night?"she questioned him and he replied with "as long as I want to, don't worry I get enough sleep"he assured.

After a while where his fingers were quick to play with her hair "will you keep me company?"

"I thought I was already doing that"mia replied not knowing how else she has to keep him company

Ryan hummed then stated "you are quiet" his words made mia pursed her lips but before she could reply Ryan beat to it as he said "are you having unpleasant memories after what happened today?". He had detected the slight uneasiness in her,but it didn't blame her as she had gone through a lot from a young age with her fragile mind at stake. His hand snaked around her waist pulling her closer with her hands resting on either side of his shoulder.

Ryan stared into her eyes as if trying to read deep into her soul and it had Mia's heart race "Ryan..."she started ,her voice barely coming out as a whisper,he looked more dangerous the gaze in his eyes fierce and she heard him say "don't think about it,from now on only focus on the present and future and I will replace those unpleasant memories with enjoyable ones"Ryan made his promise to her and he was going to keep it even if it meant getting rid of pests that might be harmful in the future,he was going to protect her.

Mia smiled at this "thank you...I really needed to hear that "she said with a wide smile. No one has ever made her feel this better and she could only be grateful that Ryan was in her life.

Earlier today when. Sasha had tried to talk to Ryan,she couldn't deny the fact and a slight anxiousness was starting to build up even though she knew that. would never look at her .

Leaning in where their noses touch with their lips bare apart ,mia kisses him catching Ryan by surprise. He kissed her back savouring her lips in his. Although mia was the one who initiated it,Ryan was the one in control.

He parted her lips and without thinking twice he pushed his tongue in, exploring the inside of her mouth.

Mia's hands were encircled around his neck ,she felt his thumb light brush against her waist,a moan escaped her throat and it made Ryan's senses go awry and subconsciously his other hand went towards her thigh, feeling the soft fabric of her nightdress.Every thought she had was thrown out the window when she felt Ryan's finger caress her skin as ,he had shifted the nightdress upward,a weird sensation formed .

Ryan pulled away while staring at the woman in front of him ,he adjusted the dress right back to it's position staring at the breathless figure before him.He closed his eyes seemingly to calm down as he felt his urges higher than before "you are driving me crazy"he thought to himself