Few weeks later...
Tulip's is now feeling a lot better. Friday morning, she insisted on going to school. Better dressed her up in her peach and black games wear and black sneakers. She packed her hair in a twin bun.
"My baby is looking healthier today!" Alynah beamed as she walked into the room.
"Mummy! Good morning!" Tulip beamed jumping into Alynah's embrace.
"Morning pumpkin" Alynah pecked her cheeks.
"You look beautiful as always" she added and Tulip giggled.
"You too mummy!"
"C'mon let's eat"
GSG org...
"Hey cutie bae!" Brett beamed flirtatiously making Kylie blush.
"Hey stop blushing, I'm just kidding hmph!" Brett snapped and Kylie gasped, offended by what he said.
"You know what Brett? I have more important things to do" Kylie retorted glaring daggers at him and he chuckled.
She hissed and say down, plucking her ear piece. Brett slipped his hand into his pocket giving her an 'are you serious' look. He crouched to her level and whispered.
"I love annoying you" he then pecked her cheeks and walked away. Kylie froze as she stared at his retreating figure. Her cheeks burned as she placed her palm to the place he kissed.
"Kylie and her crush" Lux and Alynah teased making her blush harder.
"What did he say that is making you blush so hard?" Lux asked.
"He loves annoying me" Kylie replied more like a whisper.
"Awwwwn" they chorused and Kylie palmed her red face.
Kayden was in his office using his phone when a knock came at the door.
"Come in" he urged and Evan walked in, his head was lowered.
"Sir, Mr Royce Westgate is here. He's in the waiting room" Evan informed.
"Let him in" Kayden replied, dropping his phone.
"Yes Sir"
"My office dude!" Royce beamed, smirking.
"What are you doing here? I thought you were in Riyadh" Kayden asked, followed by a scoff.
"I'm back now. But I'll be leaving for Seoul tomorrow. I gat something to take care of" Royce stated and walked towards the espresso machine.
"Then what are you doing in my office? To drink my coffee?" Kayden asked.
"Chill guy, stop giving me that cold attitude, I'm not Tristan, I hate it" Royce said with a frown.
Kayden gave him a stern look then breathed out softly.
"Then why are you here?" He asked in a less colder tone.
"That's it, it's a crime to visit my friend" Royce said as he pressed a button and a hot chocolate espresso poured into the mug. He took it and sipped.
"Ahh I missed the taste. Your espresso is always the best" he raised the cup towards Kayden.
Kayden pinched the area between his brows and shook his head helplessly.
"Goodness, what do I do with you?"
Just then, a knock came at the door and Kayden looked up. His gaze turned calmer and softer as he saw Alynah standing. He urged her to come in which she did.
Royce turned staring at her from head to toe. She looked hotter today. She was clad in a thigh length pink pleated skirt and black blouse and black sneakers. Her hair was packed in twin ponytails.
"ROYCE!" Kayden called in an intimidating deep voice that made Alynah's muscle twitch.
Royce snapped back to reality and fingered his hair. But still, his eyes darted curiously at Alynah. He knew her somewhere.
Kayden glared daggers at him then moved his gaze to Alynah who stood stuck to the ground.
"Miss Grayling, I'll call on you when I'm done. I'm a bit swamped up now" Kayden stated.
"Alright. I'll be at your service, Mr Hart" she bowed and left.
"Darn it! Who is she?" Royce asked.
"A Golden Sparrow" Kayden replied nonchalantly.
"Oh mehn, she's soo..." Royce trailed off as he earned a glare from Kayden.
"Are you jealous?" Royce asked with a smirk.
"I am"
"Hmm, what's her name?" Royce asked.
"That none of your business!" Kayden snapped.
"Hey easy man. I didn't say I'll woo her. She's all yours. I'm just curious...I think I know her" Royce looked like he was thinking for a while but then shrugged off. Kayden stared intently at him
"Is there something I don't know?" He asked.
"Oh c'mon, I'm just saying dude. Don't take it serious!" Royce laughed.
~~~•••~~~
After meeting with Kayden z Royce was leaving when he saw Alynah entering the studio.
"Miss Grayling" he called and Alynah froze. She instantly recognized him.
"Sir..?"
"I'm Royce, Royce Westgate" he introduced.
"Yes, Mr Westgate" Alynah bowed.
"I think I know you" he said, staring intently at her face. Alynah felt uncomfortable with the way he stared at her and she lowered her head.
"Where exactly?" She asked, looking up at him.
"Was it you? Four years ago..." Royce asked, still staring at her. Alynah's mouth shook, not knowing what to say. How the hell did he recognized her? When did he see her? Royce continued however...
"It was you... at the entrance of Ash Stone Hotel, you were crying..."