Trauma At Its Finest (Lip Gallagher X Male Reader)

Ch 70. A New Opportunity In Sight

Although he expected to land a well-paying job, Lip never expected to be rich. Of course, he started at the bottom and worked his way up—only for Y/N to manipulate the situation and turning his husband into the boss of the Illinois branch.

Voltix Systems, 'Redefining Power and Automation,' specialized in designing efficient energy-management systems and advanced industrial automation for the next generation of smart infrastructure. Although stressful, Lip had one person by his side through thick and thin: his personal assistant—and his husband—Y/N.

Lip started working at Voltix a year before Y/N. After the COVID crisis began, the ex-chef was one of the many people laid off from the restaurant where he worked. After struggling to find a new job, the Russian came up with an idea. He applied for a position as an assistant to the previous branch manager. Using that position, he manipulated the boss into committing several 'questionable deeds,' all while boosting his husband's reputation and standing within the company.

Slowly but steadily, the boss got himself into trouble and was fired. His replacement as branch manager was Lip.

The ex-criminal did most of this behind Lip's back. When the blonde eventually found out, he thought the plan was incredibly stupid and risky. He would have said so—if it hadn't worked perfectly.

And so, two years later, Lip was a branch manager with a generous salary, supporting himself, his husband, and their children. Although the job was stressful, the benefits went far beyond money. They traveled around the world for company meetings, which conveniently doubled as short vacations without the kids. This week's destination: Berlin.

Because the couple traveled fairly often, they had one babysitter who was always there for them.

"Who wants to play basketball with Uncle Kev!?"

The kids did not share his enthusiasm. All six were glued to either a Switch, the TV, or their phones on the couch while Kev stood by the entrance. The couple stood beside him, luggage in hand.

"Yeah, they're not really into sports." Lip commented to his brother-in-law. "Fred's the only one who actually does anything. Speaking of which, you need to take him to football practice this Friday."

"And don't forget about school." Y/N added, handing Kev the car keys. "Make sure they don't get into trouble."

"Got it."

"And make sure Mak brushes his teeth." Lip added. "And doesn't beat up other kids or do something stupid."

"Okay."

They still weren't done.

"And make sure Lyn doesn't conduct any horror experiments." Y/N said.

"I get it." Kev laughed. "I know my nephews and nieces."

Lip took a deep breath and looked at his children alongside his husband. "We'll be back this Friday. Try not to cause any trouble for your uncle, alright? Anyone want a hug?"

Only Fred and Alyosha put their Switches down and walked over. Their fathers crouched as the boys hugged Lip first, then Y/N.

Lip glanced at the rest of the kids, who didn't even look up from their devices.

"Good to know which of you actually love us."

Kate suddenly shouted, completely oblivious. "OH MY GOD! I finally got Ganyu!"

Lip sighed, wishing Kate—and the others—could spare even a second for them.

Mikhail noticed and spoke up. "It's not like you're going to die."