A Tale Of Revenge And Redemption

14

LYRA'S P.O.V.

I got home completely exhausted to see Katy all passed out on the couch with Zayn playing with her hair. I let out a smile as I tried to pick him from her arm and adjust the blanket, but she stayed awake and relaxed when she saw me.

“Lyra, you're back. Let me get you something to…"

“No, Katy. I have hands that can do it, you need sleep I'm sure Zayn has been troubling you all day” He giggled like he understood what I said.

“It was actually fun. The house felt alive again” She yawned as she stood up “Good night” She walked upstairs, and I watched her with a small smile on my face.

I looked away as she got lost in the hall and head towards the kitchen to get some food while Zayn pulled on my hair like a doll

“Do not put it in your mouth” I warned, and he took one look at me before shoving it into his mouth and I gasped while trying to remove it and after few minutes of struggling he let loose of the hair and laughed “... You are so mischievous"
I finished my meal and we both went to sleep but after turning and tossing on the bed without disturbing Zayn I couldn't sleep. My body felt like it was on fire and I couldn't stand it anymore.

I turned on the cold shower but nothing worked. Tears filled my eyes as I hit the brick of frustration, my mind filled itself with thoughts of Ragnar. No matter how much I tried to stop it, it didn't work.

I sat in the bathtub filled with ice water and slowly my body began to cool down then it dawns on me that I was in heat and the only person that could actually stop the pain was Ragnar but I couldn't go to him, not now, not never

I opened the bathroom door to keep a close eye on Zayn and after few seconds I drifted into the land of dreams as I welcomed sleep with opened arms

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I woke and did the normal routine but this time I wanted to carry Zayn to work. Katy was so exhausted yesterday and I don't know how long I'm meant to stay at work, but I don't want the situation that happened to repeat itself.

“Hey, you are already leaving?” I raised my head up to see Katy rubbing her eyes and walking downstairs.

“Yeah, I have to be there early for I'll make a first impression”

“That's brilliant, I know they would love you when they get to know you, I mean you're the sweetest human, and you'll be a great personal assistant” I swallowed hard at her words

“Well about that, I didn't get that job. According to the secretary I was perfect but not what the boss wanted, and she told me there's a vacancy for the coffee and snack work in the company and I took it” She smiled softly before she took my hand.

“Listen sweetie, I know you're new to town and stuffs like that but being a coffee and snack maker is a huge job, and you can apply for other jobs else but for now just taking this as an opportunity”

“Thank you, Katy. I'm taking Zayn with me, you need more rest than I presumed. Goodbye" I kissed her cheek before picking up Zayn and hitting the road.

I rubbed my sweaty palm on my skirt as I tried to fix Zayn in his career. My mind was settled about the job but what if they don't like me? I mean co-workers can be horrible and…

Lyra, calm down!

I snapped at myself and the car came to halt which made my anxiety go over the roof. I let out a deep breath, paid the driver and made my way into the company and towards my office while entirely ignoring the weird stare I was getting from people.