LYRA POV. "Sit down Lyra," Ellen said. I narrowed my eyes on her."This house is amazing" I said out loud taking my seat. I caught Ellen staring at me. She mouthed me to shut up and so I did. I was good at taking commands. "I'm done" Stepheno said, getting up from the chair. I didn't have the chance to ask him if the food was good or not. He took his plate and walked to the kitchen. I heard the sound of water in the kitchen. Was he washing his plate? He had manners.I was still eating when I saw everybody finished eating and leaving already. Lorenzo was going to get up and caught his shirt and stopped him. Bad decision because the angry stare he was giving me was bringing me back to reality. I realised his shirt and he went to the kitchen. I tried to swallow everything fast. I didn't want to be the last one behind. I tried to eat as fast as I could and finished my food. I reached the kitchen and none of them were inside. I huffed in disappointment. I washed my plate and went to
LORENZO POV.I heard her cry. Her tears would fall on my hands and I couldn't do anything for her. The urge to wake up kicking all the doors. I wanted to get up. Hug her and tell her she wasn't at fault but I couldn't. I was helplessly laying on bed while she took care of me. I was at the base now. Ellen and Marco were the first I saw when I woke up. I wanted to see her face but knew I would not be able to control myself if I saw her. Her presence was affecting me and for the first time I was feeling positive about this. I was on bed and lost some dollars that wasn't what I was concerned about but some fucker had captured a phone of me taking to the kids who came to shoot at us that day. That is the main reason we are stuck inside this forest. This was not something I wanted to deal with after I recovered but seems like I don't have an option. Stepheno was reviewing us about all our rivals who possibly could do this. My only target now was Andrew. He was the only one who knew a
LYRA POVI huffed out annoyed by his muscles. Why are you strong Lorenzo? I said internally. I know I said I would go along with his play but I just couldn't. That smirk smile on his face was what I was not happy about. He looked happy for some reason and it was just suspicious to see him like that when I was begging him to let me go. He was enjoying seeing me struggle and this is what I didn't like. I had already pinched him multiple times and gave him random excuses but still he wouldn't let me go. "What do you want, Lorenzo?" Not able to take it anymore, I asked him annoyed. "Call me Loren.." He demanded. I was already annoyed and his demands were making me impatient. I will give up sleeping from tomorrow. No, wait! Why should I give up sleep because of him? I will not allow him to sleep. He squeezed me tighter in his arms. New way of rebellion. I would lie if I said I didn't like our close contact but I was angry because he brought me here without my permission. I even infor
LYRA POV.Loren rushed out of the room and suddenly I didn't want to pee. I was laying on the bed and staring at the ceiling blankly. Loren is supposed to be a stranger to me.Why was I getting involved with him? I think staying close with me made me forget that they had brought me here against my will but Still compared to that hell this place was better. One thing I know for sure is that they didn't just save me. There was some hidden truth behind all these. "Lyra dear are you in" I heard Ellen knocking on the door. Oh no how could I forget here. She must have been searching for me. "I'm in…" I replied back. Ahhh Idiot Lyra. I covered my mouth in realisation. How stupid of the person I could be. Yesterday I told her that I want to stay away from Loren and today I am sleeping on his bed. I heard Ellen open the door and I was not ready for a reaction. Her questions had always put me in a Bitter mood. As soon as she saw me covered in Loren duvet.She shrieked in shock. I was at a l
STEPHENO POV. I saw Lorenzo helping Lyra out of his car. It was difficult to believe the story of Lyra travelled till here. Lorenzo was never a type of man to stick with someone for long. The main reason for bringing Lyra here was because Lorenzo wanted to destroy Andrew. We thought Lyra was Andrew's daughter and that he is hiding her from everyone. Unluckily we found out Lyra was Waltons daughter and we did a DNA test and failed miserably. I don't know what is going on with this girl. My mother even said Lyra might be Waltons daughter. Something was so mysterious about Lyra that we were yet to discover. I was driving closely behind Lorenzo's car from the hideout and noticed the eagerness in his motion.The decision he was making right now I just hope he doesn't regret it later. I saw them walking towards the house and I got down from my car. Lyra was so content seeing the flowers of the garden and the interior of the house. The happiness on her face said she was amazed by the be
LYRA POV. He said he loved me. I repeated that in my head like a thousand times. That words was giving me instant happiness. We were inside the car and Lorenzo kept talking about a few things and I did a good job hearing him. I realised something Lorenzo had so much to tell me and In my case I had nothing to say. I was happy Lorenzo loved me but what happens when he comes to know. It would be difficult to live with someone like me and I don't think I would dare to stop him from disliking me at that time. My life had nothing to do with Lorenzo and the same his life had nothing to do with me. ButThis feeling to be adored and loved by someone was what I wanted. I wanted to experience this love. For once I think I found happiness and I don't think I would be able to run from this. "Lyra…are you here" He said, snapping me out of my thoughts. I looked at his eyes. He smiled at me and saw love in them. He truly loved me."We are here" He announced and I looked ahead. I was in awe of t
LYRA POV. Dinner went on smoothly. Roseline didn't show up even for once. Lorenzo insisted we go for a walk and I agreed. One thing I always loved was nature. We were out in the open. Our walk was silent. Lonrenzo was holding my hands. No matter how much I tried to enjoy the walk my mind would not stop wandering towards the barbed wire fences on the wall. I'm sure it was electrocuted. I knew this because I have encountered that in my life before. These wires were just shouting one thing that something was wrong with this place.It was just screaming out to me that I was going to be trapped in here which I don't think was right. Life cannot be that cruel to anyone. Right!I sighed deeply. "You seem unwell?" Lorenzo asked. He came near and kept his hands on my forehead. When he was sure I had a normal temperature he removed his hands. "When are we leaving tomorrow?" I asked before he could ask any further questions. "Tomorrow at 4 AM," He said. "That's early" I shouted in shock.
LYRA POV "Lyra…" I heard a soft voice calling my name. I smiled internally hearing him. "Get up little heart" He said and I smiled hearing that. I opened my eyes to see a smiling Lorenzo. Lorenzo was completely dressed. He looked fresh and handsome. I smiled at him and covered my face with a blanket. I looked at the window and birds were chirping. The sun was up and clouds were doing a little dance on the sky. Then I remembered we were supposed to go to France. I threw the blanket thinking I was late but Loren was casually typing something on his phone. "Are we late?" I asked him, rubbing the sleep out of my eyes. "We will be if you don't get up now" Loren said giving me a concerned look. Hearing him I got down from bed hurriedly. "Slow down Lyra. You will get hurt" He said but I didn't have time to slow down. The sun was already up and I was getting a feeling that Loren would get angry if I was late. I quickly went to shower. After taking a shower I came out Loren was not the
LYRA POV. Who is crying? Stop it.Again that loud voice.What are you injecting in me? "Lyraaa.." They take my name."Hmm." I say."Doctor..Doctor." someone yells.Stop being loud I want to say but before that I really want to see the face of the person who is shouting near my ear. "She opened her eyes." Mom.She was crying. I see dark circles around her eyes. "How are you feeling dear?" She asks and just then Dad comes beside her.The doctor comes in and checks on me. She gives a report about me and I hear her.I do feel weak because of the antibiotics in me. I was shot with two bullets. One of them just passed through my skin while the other Injured my arms. Right to be specific. There's a high chance that I won't be able to lift heavy things or work from them. I am happy because I never loved to work but a corner of my heart feels sad. After the doctors left. Mom cries her heart out telling me how I was knocked out for six days and how Loren went crazy seeing you lying in be
LYRA POV.It's the day we return back home. Three days here were the best days. Lorenzo feels like a family to me and I have discussed this with no one so far.It's just my feelings. I think it was the best decision to give him a chance. His anger is not in control fully but I know he will never take such measures on anyone."It's time to go, Sweetheart." Lorenzo calls me. I smile at him and walk to him."Can I kiss you?" He asks and that's the best thing about him. He never does something without my consent. "Hmm." I say. "I'll take that as yes." He says and kisses my lips. I don't think I have ever received so much love on a kiss.He never once made me feel like he was taking advantage of me but always showed me love and nothing else."Are you Miss Walton?" A sudden knock on my door makes my heart Jump out my chest."Jess, Yes I am in." I shout at the door. "Miss Walton is safe. I repeat, Miss Walton is safe. Secure the area." I panic when I hear his tone."Stay here." Loren says
LORENZO POV. Mr. Walton called me this morning when I was inside the warehouse doing my morning exercise. We tried everything on them but none of them gave us the name of the mastermind behind all this.The only thing they ever say is that he is someone closer than we think. Mr. Walton wanted me to get to his house as soon as possible. I know it was because of Lydia. After turning the whole world around we found her.She still hasn't explained to us why she was staying in such a place when she had everything. This made me doubt at her but Mr. Walton didn't look like he was leaving her there.I only help back because of Lyra. She has been dying to see her and after she went through I can't let her suffer more.If she wants something then she will get it. I reached the mansion. Nothing really changed except the security.Mr. Walton updated the security and I don't think anybody will ever try to sneak in. "Good morning Mr. Walton." I greet him. I see Lydia descending the stairs. I don
LORENZO POV.How dare he enter my territory without any fear and think I would leave him just like that.Here I am in Romania waiting inside the private jet to get the signal so I can enter the country without notice. "I don't think we will get more time." Beck says and he is right."I'm sure we will have enough time to finish him." I say and they all nod in response."I still can't believe you guys pulled out of the saloon. I have been maintaining my image and you guys trashed it today." Oreal said annoyed at us. Well she can't be blamed.The only girl who doesn't care about what people think is Lyra. I don't think anything is affecting her now. She is very busy now with the new project and lots of things.I really admire how she is giving her best in everything. I have seen her design and it's just amazing. Her design stands apart from everyone. "Great, 2 hours." Paul announces and I smile. "Get going boys." Stepheno calls out in sleep and we enter the Romania border. We have alr
LYRA POV. I was getting ready in my room and my mind wouldn't allow me to think about anything else. I trust whatever Dad told me but I still want to know the truth. I talked to Dad about Andrew and I am happy he helped me clear things about everything. I decided to call Andrew by his name because he didn't really deserve to be called father. Mom was on her way here that's what Dad told me so I didn't call her.I know what this meeting was about but there was this feeling inside me which was making me nervous for some reason. Lorenzo was going to be with me and I have to say. That movie night showed me a gentler side of him. He is an angry man but the way he is learning to control himself makes me happy.It's his progress and he is successfully completing it. I wonder if I will ever overcome my fears. I know my strength but I am also afraid of my weakness."Little Bud, are you done?" Dad asked from the door."Argh…Dad not again." I say looking at myself for the last time in the mi
RONALD WALTON POV. I have been thinking how to keep Lyra away from everything going on. I don't want her involvement in anything. So I have decided that it will be today.Today is the day I will announce it to the world. That's final I have decided."Good morning Mr. Walton." My P.A greets me through the call. "Good morning. I would like you to arrange an urgent meeting with the BOD and then I want the legal department and Planning department to be present in the meeting." I told him.Generally, I allow room for mistakes but today I don't think I will be able to tolerate anybody causing any mistakes."When are we planning to have this meeting? Sir?" He asked. I thought about it and calculated it roughly."3pm. Conference hall." I said and cut the call. If Stepheno is tapping my call I will kill that child this time."Send Stepheno in." I say and the phone starts ringing."Hello Mr. Walton" He greets."I will be visiting Lyra today." I say and he replies quickly."Dew will be accompan
STEPHENO POV. He was still on the cloth he wore last. He didn't look like the age he should look and that surprised the rest of the room."It's an honour to meet you Mr. Walton." Oreal spoke for everyone in the room because the boys went all mute for some reason.The one who looked lost was Paul. His presence affected him the lot. Oreal took a step towards Mr. Walton and greeted him and then the rest followed except Paul. The hatred was what was blocking him. "I think I remember you…." Mr. Walton said when Paul wasn't moving from his place."Paul Klein." He addressed himself."Yah right, I didn't think you would be related to Rothschild." He said and his words did shock me. I wonder if that is a diss or compliment. "It's nice meeting you in person." Paul said coming out from his place. He then extended his hand and Mr. Walton took it gently and shook his hands like he was his close associate.I wanted to introduce everyone personally but he was in a rush for some reason. I cut the
STEPHENO POV. We have been trying to track Mr. Walton's location for hours and it's a very difficult task as his location keeps fluctuating with every passing minute.It's sure that he had some kind of protection installed in his device that is helping him to cover his tracks. I wonder what Mr. Walton is upto that he needed this type of security. Kia and Pual are working hard too but the results are not something we are proud of. We tried finding Lydia Walton and were quite successful until the signal failed.It looked like someone was trying their best to cover them both and that man was faster than us. In all the mess I texted Lorenzo and updated him about the issue here. He too was frustrated after hearing the result. "Hey! How about we take a break?" Kia asked me, I nodded my head and he walked out of the room with his cell phone.Among all, Kia was really giving up his precious time because his wife was pregnant and no woman would want her husband away in his time.I should t
LYRA POV. I walked towards my bed for support when my entire body collapsed on the floor and I hit my head on the concrete. The pain I felt made me scream out that I heard footsteps approaching my room. I held my head so tightly thinking it would reduce my pain even though I knew nothing was going to happen. "Are you okay?" I heard their questions. My full focus was on my head so I didn't reply to them but I did nod my head. " Please don't cry." He coaxed me and it was not something people have done for me. We both were sitting on the floor, him being in front of me. "It hurts." I tell them and cry in front of them like a kid. "I will get some ice for her." Matt says and he walks out of the room leaving me and Lorenzo. "Show me where you are hurt?" Lorenzo asks softly and I look at him with tears filled in them. I remember what he warned about crying earlier. "Everywhere" I tell him and tears roll down my cheeks like rain."What did I say about crying the last time?" He asks