Tulip .. and Mr Hart... they're together" Lyra stuttered. A long silence took over in both end of the lines.
"Aly?" Lyra called.
"I know, he took her out for lunch" Alynah's voice was calm.
"But..."
"I know Lyra, I'm also trying so hard for them not to get along but I couldn't. I'm really scared my secret will be exposed. I don't want him to know about my past" Alynah cut her off with a worried tone.
"Just do me the favour of not approaching them. Let them be for now, bye!" Alynah added and ended the call.
Lyra's heart dropped as she listened to Alynah. She was tongue-tied for a while.
"That's not the secret I'm talking about Aly, I'm sorry for keeping this from you from the start but...it's too late to spill it out to you..." She paused and took a deep breath, soliloquizing.
"I'll take the secret to my grave"
When they're done, Kayden and Tulip hopped into his black flashy BMW 5 series.
"Thank you so much handsome uncle, you really made my day" Tulip beamed.
"Anytime birdie" Kayden. Smiled and cupped her cheeks.
Tulip smiled and leaned against his arm, making him smile. They car started moving and Tulip slowly dozed off.
"Should I pick her up?" Stefan, Kayden's driver asked as he opened the door for Kayden.
"I'll do that, myself" Kayden replied coldly. Stefan was taken aback by his reply. Kayden of all people will pick up a baby in his arms, not his for that matter! They ain't even related!
"Oh..oh .okay sir" Stefan stuttered and watched Kayden gather Tulip in his arms and walked in through his personal elevator, leading straight to his office.
Evan opened the door and Kayden gently placed her on the large comfy couch. He caressed her cheeks lovingly and place an affectionate kiss on her forehead. Evan was staring at him with a terrified and surprised look. He was like is this truly his boss or someone reincarnated into his boss' body? He was imagining another person's soul in Kayden's body until Kayden drew him out of is reverie.
"It's alright Evan, you may leave"
At closing hours, Tulip was already awake some hours ago and now, she's just sitting quietly exploring the office when a knock came at the door.
"Come in" he urged and Alynah walked in.
"Tulip, let's go home" Alynah announced.
"Yes Aunty Aly!" She hopped down from the couch and took her back pack then ran to Alynah. She took her hand and made to leave but Tulip paused.
"What now?" Alynah asked tiredly. Tulip didn't say anything. She ran back to Kayden and jumped on his body, hugging him tight. Kayden smiled and hugged her back while Alynah stared at them in shock. They disentangled and Tulip kissed Kayden's cheeks then ran back to Alynah, who covered her shocked face with a smile.
Alynah and Tulip were waiting for a cab when Su Yang approached them.
"Heey Aly, awwn cutie!" She beamed crouching to Tulip's level. She turned reaching out her hand on Tulip's cheeks but Tulip moved away with a grim look. Su Yang was shocked but feign a smile and stood up.
"Uh..ihm... she's so cute. What's her name?" Su Yang asked.
"That's.."
"You mustn't tell her my name Aunty Aly!" Tulip snapped, cutting Alynah off. Tulip glared at her.
"Tulip?!" Alynah called in shock.
"She looks weird Aunty Aly, a lady with blue hair? Weird!" Tulip said in disgust. The two ladies stared at the little girl in shock and disbelief.
"Aunty Aly, her eyes looks devilish!" Tulip added, scrutinizing her, making Su Yang fume in rage.
"Tulip?" Alynah called, helplessly.
"Aunty Aly, let's leave here. She looked dangerous" Tulip said, dragging Alynah away from her. Su Yang was baffled with Tulip's words,. That little brat! She clenched and unclenched her fist in anger.
"Uhm... Su Yang... I'm sor sorry for her behavior. Tulip is just..."
"I understand. No prob" Su Yang faked a smile.
"Aunty Aly, let's go!" Tulip yelled. Alynah heaved and went after Tulip while Su Yang fumed. "Two cockroaches!" She gritted.
"Why was that, Tulip?" Alynah asked.
"I don't like that lady, mummy" Tulip replied simply and Alynah sighed helplessly. The little brat is frustrating her life.
•Next Day at TX Airport•
The kids of Twilight Elementary School were out on an excursion it the airport. They were led by the staffs, showing them around the large opulent airport.
The pupils were all amazed and excited as they feed their eyes with the aesthetical airport. Tulip was looking around the place and her eyes suddenly landed on someone coming from afar. It was Kayden, with two of his bodyguards behind him. Tulip's lips curved up into a sweet smile as she watched him walking gracefully but it seems Kayden didn't notice her. So, she ran to meet him.
"Tulip!"
"Tulip!" Some pupils yelled but she ignored them and ra to Kayden. This time, Kayden saw her and he spread his arms, welcoming Tulip into his warm embrace. He picked her up still hugging her as he twirled her around. They all froze.
"Is that her dad??"