What Lies Beneath

Chapter 21

Clutching on the blanket tightly, Misha snuggled into the warmness of bed. It felt like the most relaxing sleep she had in months. She slowly opened her eyes, registering her surroundings and sighed.

Momentarily, as she took more of it, her eyes widened. It had already been morning. The two small frames from the previous night were also sleeping beside her. The comfy white blanket and mattress covering all of them came from no other than Ishaan's bed, causing her back to electrify and she sat up briskly.

Did I just sleep on his bed!!

Throwing a quick glance in the room, Misha released a puff of air she didn't know she was holding. Relieved that her husband was nowhere in the arena but then, her gaze fell upon the sofa in the corner, and it was caught in her throat again.

The crumbled cushions and blanket on its seat gave her a panic as she figured what could have happened there. The conclusion drawn from it made her stomach churn with an unsettling feeling. She could imagine him cursing the soul out of her for crossing the line he had reminded her of a thousand times since day one.

Initially she was relieved Ishaan wasn't in the room but now, it's less of any difference since he would use this situation against her anyway.

Pushing the blanket away, Misha got up from the bed and checked the time on the wall clock. It was 7 in the morning so she went to freshen up first and came back to cleaned the room as it was untouched from last night.

She had no idea how late the kids had been up, nor did she expected them to wake up soon so she finished the chores and took the dirty dishes to the kitchen downstairs.

The whole mansion was partially brightened with the sunlight as she passed from the center hall. There were usually servants working and cleaning things there, and the family members spending their time together but today, it was strangely quiet that she went straight to the dining area.

Misha was about to enter the kitchen doors when her feet halted upon seeing a figure standing there by the platform. Since her back was facing her, she didn't bother calling first and entered to put the plates in the sink before quietly swirling on her heels and reaching out to her.

"What are you doing here early in the morning, Nami aunty?"

The maid turned her back, facing Misha with utter shock. "You scared me young madam! When did you come?"

Misha smiled embarrassedly. "Just now. I'm sorry I was quiet."

"Oh no, it's okay. I was preparing tea for the senior sir and madam. No one comes at this time in the kitchen, that's why I was surprised to see you."

The younger's lips formed in an 'o' and she nodded. "Are they up?"

"Yes, they always wake up by this time."

"Oh... but I didn't see them in the hall."

"That's because they are in the backyard. They like to spend their sunday mornings in there."

"Ohh." Misha exclaimed, contemplating something before gesturing softly . "Should I help you with something?"

"No no, thank you for asking young madam but the tea is prepared already, just have to give it to them." Nami said while sieving the tea in a kettle.

"Aunty, if you don't mind, can I take the tea for them today?"

"Yes, sure." The older assured with a smile before handing her the tray of cups with a kettle and adding some snacks in it.

Misha glanced at her with a smile before making her way to the backyard. It was a very huge area with a spacious garden and pool in it. Roaming her eyes in the open space, she spotted the two figures sitting beneath a large square parasol, talking to each other cheerfully and she walked in their direction.