Becoming strangers again (Lily and Ryan)

Chapter 80

LILY

Murder? Are you fucking kidding me? His call yesterday is beginning to make sense. He was taken to the station as a ma suspect in the murder of one Sophia Hampton and her mother is even making matters worse, she is trying her best to Ryan the villain.

The first thing I did after hearing the news was to try calling him, but of course, he didn’t take my calls. How did we go! being accused of stealing a design to being accused of murder? This is so insane.

When he didn’t take my calls, I didn’t know who else to call which was why I ended up calling Becky. She is in New York she should find out what exactly is going on.

I can’t leave my kids all alone with their nanny and I can’t take them along with me either because their school is still in session.

She picked on the second ring. “Hello, sunshine.”

This sun is definitely not shining right now. “what is going on with Ryan?”

She shook her head. “I don’t know girl. I wish I could give you an answer to that question.” She sighed. “It is like New York divided right now some think he did it because they believe that the rich are willing to do anything to remain in power ar protect their reputation and the other half thinks that he did not do it, that he is being set up by someone out there to wa his downfall.”

Who the hell did he offend? “I am scared Becky,” I mumbled. “I know he didn’t do this.” Ryan can be a lot of things but he no murderer. “what if he ends up going to jail over

something he didn’t even do?”

“This isn’t an ordinary family Lily,” she tried to assure me. “we are talking about the Williams family here. Do you think Richard Williams will let his only son rot away in jail for something he did not commit?” I hope so too. “even if he did commit the crime he is being accused of, his father will do everything in his power to make sure he avoids jail time.” She asserted.

“I hope so too.”

I can’t tell my kids that they won’t be seeing their father very often because he is being locked away, for what crime? For killing someone.

We talked for a while before exchanging our goodbyes. I had to drown myself in work as usual to keep my mind away from Ryan’s predicament. ******

A few hours later, while I was clerking a patient’s file, my phone rang on the table and I picked it up, almost letting it ring and disconnect when I saw Jake’s name on my screen.

On second thought, I picked up the phone and answered the call. “Jake?”

“Hello, Lily.” He breathed out, “I have been trying to reach you since morning.”

That’s because I haven’t been with my phone since morning. I intentionally left it behind after speaking with Becky. “I have been busy with work.”

“Okay…” he cleared his throat. “Actually, I have been thinking about having dinner together.”

I frowned. My mood is deep in the shit, I don’t think this is the right time fir us to hang out because I might lose my shit with him and say things that Ryan won’t be happy with when he gets back. “I promised my kids I would have dinner with them.” I fibbed.

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TAM STILL IN THE OFFICE YOU WANT ME TO COME PICK YOU UP?

I STILL HAVE ONE MORE PATIENT TO SEE TODAY. I WILL LET YOU KNOW WHEN I AM DONE SO YOU CAN COME PICK ME UP

SURE I WILL BE WAITING FOR YOUR CALL

Changing my direction, I made my way to his office. Pulling over, I walked into the reception, sat down, and gave him a call. He picked almost instantly.

“Hey, are you done already?”

“yes,” the way the lies rolled out of my lips, I considered changing careers. I will make a great actress or perhaps a great con artist like him. “I received a call from my secretary immediately after I finished with your call and I was told that the last patient canceled. You are still in the office right?”

“Yes,” he blurted out, “should I come pick you up now?”

I smiled inwardly, curious to know how this would play out. “that won’t be necessary Jake. I didn’t want to stress you, so I came down to your office myself. Come down, I am in the reception area.”

Heavy silence ensued which almost made me chuckle. I bet he didn’t see that coming. “Jake?” I called out when he didn’t say any more words. “are you still there?”

He cleared his throat. “Yes.” He fell silent again, probably thinking of how to get out of this one. “I went to send a file to a client not too far away, can you give me like five minutes?”

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A few minutes later, he showed up, racing towards me with an apologetic smile. “Sorry about that.”

I stood to my feet with a tight smile. “it’s fine.” I turned heading towards the elevator but he grabbed my hand. I stared at his hand which was holding mine then back at his face. “What?”

“Where are you going?”

I blinked slowly at him, “to your office of course.”

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Clearly uncomfortable and nervous, he bounced from one foot the other, “why? We are already late. Remember you said you want to have dinner with the boys”

Tiling my head, I observed him for a while before reaching forward to wipe sweat from his forehead, “why are you sweating? I just wanted to follow you so you can grab your bag di jacket from your office” Folding my hands, i watched him think of an excuse, “come to think of it, I haven’t seen what your office looks like” I turned to head towards the elevator again but he quickly grabbed my hand.

My office is under renovation, so I am currently pairing with soticone else” He blurted out, “and my bag is already in the car, and I am wearing my jacket”

I watched him closely for a while, “Sure, Come on, let’s go” I led the way, sashaying out of the building with a wide smile when I heard him exhale heavily.

Too bad Jake, the shit you are trying to hide has been found out