Her Mysterious Life – In love with her secret savior

"You never felt like this towards any other woman, right?" Kyra asked. 

"No. You, our mom, our sister in law makes me feel assured and refreshed as well." he said. 

Kyra laughed looking at her naive brother. 

"We are different bro. And, it is too obvious that you have a special bond with her, is it not?"

Kyra asked but her brother didn't respond. 

"We are your family, someone you trust and cherish so much. You, feeling the same towards her alone is enough to say that she is a special person in your heart." Kyra said. 

"My sister has grown up a lot." Anthony said with a smile as he dotingly looked at her. 

"I have grown up a long time back." Kyra said. 

Anthony ruffled her hair. 

"You were clueless and naive when it came to people's feelings and analyzing them. But you have changed a lot after meeting him. You are more mature and can study someone else's feelings and motives. I am relieved." he told her. 

Kyra smiled and held her brother's hand. 

"You can be rest assured that I can handle the people properly now. I won't get betrayed or backstabbed again." Kyra assured her brother. She knows that her brother's greatest worry about her is this. They were worried she might judge the people poorly and get herself into trouble. 

"Now, don't divert the topic. Promise me that you will think about what I said. I am not forcing you to like her because I like her. I am urging you to think about it because I feel like she is compatible with you." Kyra said. 

"She might be the one for you." Kyra whispered as she smiled at her friend who just returned. 

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"Bro, I have a date with my boyfriend. Why don't you drop Jennifer on your way?" Kyra said as soon as they entered the parking lot. 

Oliver was already waiting and waved at them. 

He has changed into casuals and he looked different than his everyday look. He has this devilish charm in his face, making him look more like a mischievous, easy going guy rather than indifferent, aloof person. 

"You didn't bring your car?" Anthony asked Jennifer who shook her head horizontally. 

"Kyra told me that she would drop me and asked me not to drive myself." Jennifer answered. Kyra told her that she was craving Chinese which was near their school and asked her not to drive her car. She said they could go in her car instead as it will be convenient. 

"Alright. I will drop her." Anthony agreed. 

"Ky, come back early. Before ten." he added. 

"Ten?" Kyra pouted. It's almost past seven now. 

"Yes, ten. I will be waiting for you in your house." her brother said. 

"Didn't you book a hotel to stay?" Oliver asked. 

He was thinking of asking Kyra to stay behind tonight. They can have a nice home made dinner in his garden roof, spend some romantic time and cuddle to sleep.

His favorite part of this is waking up and seeing her beautiful,pleasant face as the first thing in the morning. Then, he can cook, make a quick breakfast for her and leave to work just like a typical married couple do. 

"So?" Anthony asked, aware of what exactly is running in his sister and her boyfriend's mind. 

They wanted to spend a night together and that is why his mischievous and clever sister is diverting his attention to somewhere else. 

"What Oliver meant is, it would be shameful to not enjoy the perks of that presidential suite you are staying in. Sauna, skyline view, sumptuous food…" Kyra added. 

"It's not like this is my last stay in some presidential suite. I would rather prefer to spend some siblings time with my sister in her house. So, don't waste your time in convincing me. The more you stay here, the less quality time you both are gonna get." Anthony said. 

"And, I believe that going to his house is not the 'date' you are talking about. Cuz, if it is the case, I would have to ask my sister to spend time with me as I will be going back tomorrow." he added. 

Well, going to his house was the plan. Oliver would be tired after his work. So, they rather have some peaceful time in the home than going out. 

"No, we are going to an underwater restaurant to have dinner and have some fun." Oliver quickly said. That was one of the many restaurants he got recommended online. 

"Enjoy then." Anthony said and left with Jennifer. 

Kyra pursed her lips and looked at Oliver.

"Sorry. We had to change our original plan" she apologized. 

Oliver smiled dotingly at her and hugged her with one hand. 

"That's fine, Ky. We will have many opportunities in the future." Oliver comforted his disappointed girlfriend. 

Kyra was looking forward to eating his hand made dinner, watching some classic movie and end up sleeping in his warm embrace which not only wards off her bad dreams but also make her have the most beautiful dreams she never dreamt ever before. 

"Yep. We will have many opportunities later." she repeated his words and smiled. 

"Let's go then. We are left with almost two hours. That's it." Oliver reminded Kyra as he ushered her into the car. 

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"You are very strict with your sister. It is very evident that they were hoping to spend the night with each other. She is not some eighteen year old teen who might make some mistake and regret it later." Jennifer told Anthony once they got into his car. 

"I am not strict with her. I am just messing with them." Anthony said and winked at her. He doesn't know why but he is in a very good mood now. 

"Messing with them?" Jennifer asked, not able to believe his words. He sounded genuinely strict a while back. 

"Yes. I can read between the lines, Jenny. I know what they have planned and I know that they are adults and won't need adult supervision. How many chances I might get to boss my sister and her boyfriend like this?" he asked. 

"You will have eternity to do it, Anthony!" she said. Why is he talking like this? Does it have something to do about his tumor?

"I know! What I meant is, once they get engaged or married, I will not have the authority to boss them like this." he said, understanding what Jennifer is thinking. 

Only after listening to his explanation, Jennifer let out a sigh in relief. 

"And, thank you for what you did for me back then." She thanked him for helping him in the boutique. 

"I agreed to be your boyfriend for a week. It's my responsibility to protect you as a boyfriend, right?" he asked, smiling. 

For a second, Jennifer felt disappointed to hear his explanation. He didn't do it because he cared for her but because he agreed to return her favor wholeheartedly. 

"Moreover, Melissa and her friend have hurt my sister," he added. 

Disappointment became more evident on Jennifer's face. 

All along, Anthony was observing Jennifer's face. He has seen how her expressions have morphed depending on his words. 

'Did she think that I have done it because I care for her? She wanted it to be real,' he thought. 

Thinking of it, he has done it because he cared for her. He didn't do it because of that favor he is returning. 

His actions are true by his heart. 

"What happened? You look disappointed." he asked. He doesn't know why but he loves teasing her like this. 

"Me? No… not at all. I was thinking about something else." Jennifer lied. 

"Dinner?" he asked, diverting the topic. He likes teasing her but seeing her sad makes him uncomfortable. 

Speaking of his feelings, his sister seems to be right. He does treat Jennifer differently compared to other women. 

"I will have it at home. Thank you." she said, throwing a tantrum.

"You just did hours of boutique ping. I am sure you will eat some cereal and sleep. Let's just have dinner and I will drop you after that" he said. 

"Don't you bring the cereal topic ever again!" Jennifer exclaimed in anger and embarrassment.

The first time they had dinner together, he was ill and she had to prepare some quick dinner for him. She had nothing but cereal in her house back then. 

"Then, have a proper dinner," he said. 

"Fine!' Jennifer said, making Anthony chuckle. 

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After having dinner, Jennifer has drunk a bit. So, Anthony had to leave her till her door. 

"Why is your alcohol tolerance so low?" he asked as he helped her to open the door. 

"I have always been like this. You know, no." Jennifer said as she smiled, drunk. 

"Yes..yes. How can I forget and let you drink this much." He chided himself as he followed the drunk lady into her living room, guiding her safely so she wouldn't hit herself to the wall. 

"Careful, Jen. Otherwise, you will hit the wall again." he said, holding her arm. 

"Can't you forget that incident?" Jennifer asked as she moved her face too close to his.