Merry POV
Green eyes inspected the fidgeting figure that sat in front of her. Why couldn't he sit still? Tilting her head slightly in wonder, her eyes roamed slowly around his brooding face. Nervous eyes, contemplating brows and thin tightened lips. His whole demeanor was so engrossed in his thoughts that he had not yet noticed her presents. Staring at his tapping fingers seemed to be the most interesting thing to him at the moment. She cleared her throat loudly in an attempt to gain his attention. It didnt work. Doing it again, she gave up.
"What is it son?" She voiced her concern.
This gained his attention. He looked up, diamond blue eyes clashed with her lush green eyes.
"What do you mean mother?" He asked, clearly confused.
" I mean child, why do you look so troubled?" She reached out and place a tender hand over his on the circular table between them.
"When would she call mother? It has been hours..." He voiced his worry to her.
Her eyes softened at his words.
"Have patience my darling, she would soon call, I am sure of it." She spoke confidently.
"Are you really mother. Do you have so much faith in a stranger?" He raised a brow at her.
Smiling, her eyes gleamed with joy. "Stranger no. But at a person who my son seems compassionate towards- always."
He raised his brows in shock, her answer stunned him beyond words. Compassionate she said?
"Mother, I think you are confused. Compassionate I am not. What I am doing has nothing to do with my feelings. It's just me being charitable...." He answered perplexedly.
Merry looked at her son, baffled by his answer. Does he not see what is happening to him? This brought an amused smile to her face.
"Why do you smile mother? Are you making fun of me and my words?" Her son asked, confused at the sudden grin that crept onto his mother's face.
"No darling of course not, I would never make fun of you. And to answer your question of my smile- you would soon see for yourself child." She answered simply, rising to her feet. This is going to be fun.
She turned on her heels and walked into the house, her son staring at her back, bewildered. What was she going on about?
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Syler POV
Hearing his phone ringing, he stepped out of the shower. Wrapping a soft grey towel around his waist, he walked into his bedroom and snatched up the phone from his bed. Looking at the caller identification, he saw that it was an international call. He raised a brow. Only few people he knew from abroad, none of which are his close friends or family. This only left one person unaccounted for.
Pressing the green phone icon, he place the phone to his ear without saying a word. For a few seconds the line was quiet until.
"Hello? Syler are you there?" A female voice rang out.
Of course it had to be her. Syler smirked. Who else would call him this late in the evening.
"Yes I am." He answered briefly, waiting for her to continue.
"How are you handsome? I thought you forgot me..." He could almost hear the smile on her face.
"Never beautiful."
"Listen, I called with some very important information." She continued.
"Oh?"
"I will be leaving London in a few days. I have some important business to take care of. Will you come visit me?" She asked sweetly.
She was coming here? To New York?! Syler took a while to answer.
"Hello are you still there?" She called.
This snapped him out of his thoughts.
"Yes I am. And yes I will." He answered evasively.
"Okay darling, keep my bed warm for me!" She called out to him as she ended the call.
Slyer looked at his dark phone screen and scowl at it. Why the hell was she coming back?!
Swearing under his breath he threw his phone forcefully onto his bed. Why the hell was she coming back!? That was not their plan.....
However... He smiled at his thoughts. He could use this to his advantage... Let the games commence!
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Hailey POV
Sitting on a wooden bench outside Hayden's school, Hailey waited for her son to finish school.
After Merry left her, stupefied by the strange woman , she could not muster up the strength to think nor do anything for that matter. All she found herself doing was staring. Staring at the white call card.
This is all so crazy! She looked away and out towards the busy street. She had already made plans, already decided to leave and out of nowhere a stranger shows up giving her an offer that was becoming problematic to her. This offer was so... unbelievable amazing that it seemed so unreal.
Could she really be willing to take that chance? What if things were different than what they seem. Maybe this was one of those 'Don't judge the book by it's cover' times.
If she was by herself, she could have said yes immediately but no. She had a child. A son that needed her. What was she going to do. Should she really take a leap of faith?
No. Of course not. She decided what she needed to do.
Calling the number she waited until she heard the other line answer.
"Hello?" A soft female voice answered.
"Hello Merry?" Hailey asked unsure of who it might be.
"Yes? " The speak answered dubiously.
"This is Hailey."
"Oh Hailey my dear! Have you decided on my offer?" The woman spoke happily.
This made Hailey nervous. She felt bad that she was going to disappoint the woman.
"Y-yes madam. I am sorry but-" Her voice stopped abruptly as her eyes dropped onto a small moving figure in front of her. It was Hayden.
Her mind began reeling again. Thinking over her decision. She could not see him suffer- not anymore. She wanted the best life for him. And if taking this job provided that chance then she would take it with open arms.
"Hello? Dear are you still there?" Merry called out confused.
"Yes madam, I am still here. Sorry. " Hailey snapped out of her thoughts into reality.
"So do you accept my offer?" Merry asked hopefully.
Without a second thought, Hailey gave her final decision. "Yes madam, I accept your offer."
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Lol Guys! This chapter was filled with ups and downs... sorry.
But the good news is Hailey accepted!
Do you think she made the right decision? Also I spoke about Syler and an Unknown visitor. What are your thoughts about that?
Also Today is a very special day! My big brother's birthday! So a very special happy birthday greeting goes out to you bro. I love you so much! Eat a piece of cake for me!
Hope you all enjoy.
XOXO
Mel
