Chapter 42_ Give it up for him
Kyle came down from the stairs gently all dressed up for work, his assistant who saw him approaching walked to him and collected his briefcase..
“You’re not having breakfast?” Arya inquired when he walked past the dining area..
“Daddy join us” Ray urged..
Tim leaned next to Kyle “Boss you still have spare twenty minutes to have breakfast”
Arya narrowed her eyes at the two wondering what they were discussing..
Kyle Peeped at his wrist watch before heading to the dining table..
He took his seat and almost immediately Arya was at his side dishing out his meal for him..
“You don’t have to do it, I can do it myself”
Arya ignored his words and pushed the plate to him..
Ray tugged Arya’s dress and pointed to the glass of water..
She reached for it and handed it to him “Easy, don’t let it stain your clothes”
“Good morning old master”
The trio snapped their gaze to the guards behind them..
Kyle dropped his cutlery when his grandfather showed up, a sigh escaped his lips..
Ray hopped down from his seat and ran to the old man who suddenly appeared..
“Great grand father! you’re here”
Ethan walked majestically to the dining table, Arya pulled out a seat for him with a smile..
“You didn’t tell us you’re stopping by, I’d have prepared something special for you”
Ethan waved her off with a smile, his gaze landed on Kyle who placed a finger in between his brows with his eyes closed..
“It seems you’re not happy to see me here Kyle”
Ethan smiled at Arya who placed a filled plate in front of him..
“Thanks”
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Kyle paced around the study room while his grand father sat behind the brown wooden desk topped with a few books..
“Why are you here?”
Ethan snorted “Is that even a question? our company will suffer great losses if we don’t do what’s right”
Kyle turned sharply to his grand father, he placed both hands on his waist..
“And what exactly were they demanding? why is everyone so obsessed with that location? I still don’t get it!”
Ethan sighed, his gaze rested on Kyle who looked really mad..
“Kyle the most important thing is for you to sign this business deal and save our company from this huge loss”
“I can’t do that grand father! what part of this don’t you get?! If that restaurant is gone, Arya will remain unhappy for the rest of her life and that will also affect my son!”
Kyle breathed heavily, glaring down at his grand father..
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Arya returned back to the dining room after seeing Ray off to the car..
She wondered what Kyle and his grandfather might be discussing..
She raised her head from her phone when she noticed someone blocking her path..
“Ma’am”
Arya kept her phone away and smiled at the young man in front of her..
“Do you want to say something?”
Tim avoided looking into her eyes, if his boss finds out what he was about to say, he couldn’t guarantee that his neck will be safe..
He massaged his nape at the thought of that, he cleared his throat and mustered enough courage to force the words out of his mouth..
“Yes I have something important to tell you.. it’s about Mr Anderson”
Arya arched a brow, what could it be? was Kyle in some trouble of any sought? different questions and thoughts ran through her mind..
“Go on” Arya urged..
“Mr Anderson never sent that document to your restaurant, he only bought the land to keep it safe from those who were interested in it and not to demolish Arya’s delight”
Arya’s smile faded, well this was new information to her and she didn’t know how to react to the news..
“What?”
Tim swallowed “Yes ma’am and lastly his company will suffer a huge loss if you don’t give up your restaurant as per our business partners demands”
Arya blinked back several times to digest what she just heard..
“Wait.. did he agree to it?”
Tim released a deep breath and shook his head slowly..
“He refused and this will take a bad toll on his ongoing project”
Arya fell into a deep thought, she looked towards the stairs, this was probably the reason for the old master’s visit..All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.
She met Tim’s eyes “Isn’t there any other way out of this?”
Tim bowed his head and shook it slowly “Sadly there isn’t any other way ma’am”
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Ethan slammed his palm on the desk separating him from Kyle..
“You have to do it Kyle! she’s reasonable enough to understand the situation at hand and lastly after this project is done you can set up a new restaurant for her at a different location”
Kyle walked towards the large floor to ceiling window and turned his back against his grand father..
“Grand father, I hate repeating myself.. I won’t do it! and I won’t go back on my words”
“I don’t know what you and Dennis are up to but you have to fix this mess before the end of this week and I don’t care how you do it!”
Ethan stood up to his feet and walked out of the study room where he bumped into Arya..
He studied her facial expressions and he could tell from the look on her face that she eavesdropped on their conversation..
He cleared his throat to gain her attention “I’m sure you must have heard what I said but all I’m asking you dear is for you to give it up for him”
Arya raised her head to meet his gaze, her lips parted to speak but no words could come forth..
“I’m sure you can do this small favor for him right?”
“Small favor? this is too much that you’re asking of me..”
Ethan placed a hand on her shoulder, he understood her plight well enough as he was currently going through that phase..
But the main truth was that one must fall for the other to rise and he couldn’t help but become selfish..
“It’s just a restaurant, it can be rebuilt at another location..”
Arya walked past him “I have to speak with Kyle grand father.. excuse me”
She opened the door and stepped in, Kyle looked up to her as if expecting her arrival..
He closed the book he was reading and threw it down to the desk..
“Did you hear what your grand father was asking of me?”
“No one will take your restaurant from you.. no need to panick”
A part of her was greatly relieved when she heard his words, but what about the company he has worked so hard to build?
“And how are you going to prevent this loss your company is about to face?”
“That’s non of your concern.. I’ll handle it myself” Kyle’s hostile tone came..
“Why do you always act like you don’t care when you actually do?”
Kyle took a step forward to her “I don’t care about you.. it wasn’t that hard to say, stop trying to get attached to me you’ll only end up getting hurt”
“I’m not Charlotte who abandoned you and your son I’m Arya.. and I always finish whatever i start.. the earlier you start digesting this fact the better for you Kyle”
Kyle narrowed his eyes down at her, not because she mentioned Charlotte’s name but this was the first time she addressed him by his name.
“What did you just call me?”
“Kyle! or isn’t that your name? just learn to ask for help sometimes.. it doesn’t hurt if you say the word please”
Kyle chuckled in mockery, he stared at her from her head to her feet..
“Really? your help? even if I’m at the point of death I won’t even think of you so stop getting those stupid thoughts into your head..”
Kyle walked past her heading to the door, he stopped on his tracks when he heard her speak..
“Why are you trying to make me see you as a bad person? when you aren’t, there’s still a bit of goodness inside of you but you just won’t admit it”
Kyle breathed out “That’s just your head messing with you Arya.. don’t try to get involved in my personal space”
“Your assistant already told me everything.. how much more lies will you tell me? what are you scared of?”
Kyle swiftly turned to her and grabbed her chin almost crushing it with his hand..
“Not anymore! don’t piss me off more than I already am.. now listen to every word I say.. you’re more of Ray’s nanny and you don’t have any right to question me do you get it?!” He barked..