Chapter 170
(Author’s POV)
“Hey, wake up. You won’t believe who I met inside the store just now,” Yelena said dramatically while patting on Myra’s shoulder to wake her up as the latter had drifted off at some point. She was dreaming about her orphanage days.
She was weary after all that drama with the old lady and at some point, had dozed off, completely lost in her dream.
This time Yelena’s voice was a little to shrill, waking Myra awake with a start, “WAKE UP. Lazy head. Or we get in trouble p>
“Wha~ t? What happened? What is it? Is there an earthquake?” Myra asked with her eyes now wide awake.
“Do you know who I met inside the store?” Yelena asked while securing Myra’s mask properly.
Myra with a puzzling look on her face asked back, “Who p>
“Your dad. I met your dad inside the store. We even made some small talks, as he came to purchase a phone. Damn, that was some nerve wrecking. He kept on looking at your phone,” Yelena told her the gist of what happened inside, mumbling theatrically.
Listen to Yelena’s words, Myra panicked, “What? Dad is here? Shit p>
When they were talking about William, he came out of the store with a wide smile as he looked at the carry bag, every now and then.
William noticed Yelena’s car and started walking towards it.
In a state of overwhelming fear to get caught, Myra adjusted her seat flatly and laid down on it.
Yelena didn’t want to take any chances so she got out of the car immediately and stood in front of the window to obstruct William’s view completely, “Uncle, do you need something?” She asked politely, though she was getting nervous.
“Why did you get out of the car Yelena? It is hot outside,” William said with concern. He tried to look inside the car.
“It’s no problem for me uncle. Do you want to talk about something?” Yelena tilted her body to block his vision some more.
William looked at her with suspicion and question, “Are you alright. Yelena? Why are you standing like that p>
She started laughing awkwardly, “No worries. I am just stretching my body. Yes, what were you about to ask me?’ She quickly changed the topic.
Inside the car, Myra tried to stay still. She was so afraid that she held her breath. From where she was lying, her vision was obstructed by Yelena, so she couldn’t see her father’s face. But his voice was audible.
William got excited and took out the thing from the carry bag and inquired Yelena, “Yelena, what do you think about this phone?” He unlatched the box and showed her the model.
Yelena was baffled by William’s question but answered nevertheless, “It’s nice and this teal color is refreshing as well. Are you buying it for yourself of aunt Sandra? You surely have great taste uncle.” She made a thumbs up gesture with both her hands.
William replied truthfully, “No, no. This one is for Myra p>
“Has Myra returned already?” Yelena acted surprised, her voice a bit exaggerated.
“She said she is coming today. Actually, her phone got damaged. So, I bought her a new one. You know how she is. She won’t buy a new one instead repair her old phone,” he told Yelena bashfully with an innocent smile intact on his face.
Myra heard William’s sincere words and a lump formed in her throat, her nose itching. She tried to clear her throat and choked resulting in a cough.
William asked, “What was it? Is someone with you p>
Yelena took a second to compose herself. She then said, “Uncle William, actually it is my cousin she has allergy reaction and is resting inside the car. I was just taking her to the hospital.” She lied through gritted teeth, her face stiff.
“Ohh dear, sorry for taking up your time. Go ahead,” William immediately apologized for the delay and Yelena bowed and got inside the car instantly.
William knocked on the window and Yelena gulped hard but still lowered it, “Yes, Uncle William p>
“Nothing, just wanted to say, take care of yourself and your cousin as well,’ he said as his eyes darted to Myra’s ankle which was covered in cast.
“Thank you for your kind words. Her throat his swollen so she can’t answer you. But really thank you,” Yelena made up another lie.
She then said her goodbye, ignited the engine and zoomed off as quickly as possible.
Without looking at Myra she blurred, “That was a hellish situation man p>
Myra adjusted her seat back and brushed the tears that had formed at the corner of her eyes. She spoke, her voice hoarse and rough, “Yeah, that was something. I am sorry to put you in such a position, Yel p>
Yelena slowed down the car and looked at Myra, “Silly, that is what friend’s do. If it is necessary to lie for the sake of peace, I will do it a hundred times p>
Something struck inside Myra. Those words from Yelena pulled at her heart strings, strangling it. She remembered Nora’s tear stricken face, begging her to reconsider.
Nora said something similar but at that time she was so aggrieved by her betrayal that she didn’t listen to any of her words. She suddenly realized, in a way, she has been unjust towards Nora as she has also lied to her parents in order not to make them worry.
Myra sighed heavily as she cussed herself for being such a dork and inconsiderate person. She was blinded by Nora’s deception that she never considered her situation. She must have been under so much stress and anxiety.
Yelena pressed her lips in a thin line and said, her eyes never leaving the road, “Your father knows you well. He even predicted that you would rather repair your old phone instead of buying a new one and bought you a new one on his own. It’s even the latest model p>
Her words brought Myra back from her thoughts. “Ohhh here, take it,” Yelena passed her the bag.
Myra took out the phone she had asked Yelena to bought and looked at it with a complicated expression. Yes, as Yelena said, Myra had asked for an affordable phone.
The car ride was a silent one where only Yelena did all the talking to lightened up Myra’s mood. Myra was mostly absent minded. Her mind spiraling with million thoughts.
Soon, they reached at Yelena’s apartment where a young lady in a simple attire was waiting for them. When she saw Yelena, she bowed her head and said, “Good afternoon, Ms. Yates. Your Grandfather has sent me to take care of your needs p>
“Don’t be so courteous, Aunt Mary. You must have been waiting for quite a long time. You should have called me before coming. Anyways, come inside,” Yelena chimed as she saw the housekeeper. She unlocked her apartment and Mary swiftly helped Myra inside the place.
May made her way towards the kitchen and brought water for the girls and Yelena introduced them, “Aunt Mary, this is my college friend Myra. She is staying with me for the time being because of her injury. Myra, this is Aunt Mary Stephens, the house help I told you about p>
Myra greeted Mary, “Hello Aunt Mary.” Mary nodded back, greeting, “Good Afternoon, Ms. Myra. What would you guys like to eat p>
“Myra, Aunt Mary’s cooking is heavenly. She is an ultimate master when it comes to homemade dishes,” Yelena hyped Mary up.
“Anything is fine,” Myra said with a polite tone. Mary left them and busied herself in the kitchen. Yelena then made a call to her family doctor, asking him for a visit. She didn’t specify and just said, “Dr. Hayden, come as soon as your shift ends.” She then ended the call.
Within an hour, Mary prepared various delicacies for them, making sure that Yelena and Myra’s preferences.
The day went on and dusk came to scene when Yelena’s doorbell chimed. Mary got up as Yelena commented, “It must be Dr. Hayden p>
Mary unlocked the door as she said, “Sir, Dr. Hayden.” She stepped aside, making way for the new comers to enter.
Yelena who was inside Myra’s room, came outside. When she saw who came with Dr. Hayden, her words caught up in her throat, “Dr. Hayden, glad you~ She looked at the figure and yelled, “Dad, what brings you here p>
“Dr. Hayden told me that you called him to visit?” Jeffery questioned, his voice stern.
Yelena clicked her tongue and glared at Dr. Hayden who had a guilty expression on his face. He was avoiding eye contact from Yelena. Yelena scratched her forehead and confessed, “It’s not for me but my friend p>
Jeffery remained silent and took long strides towards Yelena, Dr. Hayden following him.
Yelena sighed and didn’t argue or say anything. She knew she cannot hide it from them.
Jeffery stood at the entrance of Myra’s room and knocked. A polite and gentle voice reached him, “Come in p>
To Be Continued………