The Secret He Has

Chapter 15

Briar's pov
I wake up feeling Myles' arms around me and the sun saying hello through the window. I slowly turned around to face my bedside table which is where my phone is. I picked it up and checked the time. Half past nine. I have a meeting here at twelve, should I get up now or leave it a little longer? No, I should get up now before I fall back asleep.

As gently as I can, I move Myles' hands off me so that I can get up. However, during the process, he wakes up. His eyes slowly open and he looks around a bit.
"Sorry Mylo, but I have to get up. You can stay in bed and sleep some more if you want. I'll be in the bathroom getting ready." I say calmly and he falls back to sleep.
Aw, he looks so cute when he sleeps. I can't help but stare for a few minutes. I'm really lucky to have him and I never want to lose him.

Finally, I get up, stretch and pick out an outfit to wear. I peek through the window, only opening the curtains slightly so I don't blind Myles. The weather seems much warmer than yesterday, so, I pick out my white dress with straps to wear. It's a nice enough day for it. I bring the rest of my clothes into the ensuite and lock the door. Of course I know that Myles wouldn't try to come in, he's not that kind of guy.

I slip off my pyjamas and jump in the shower. I wash my hair and wash my body. After half an hour of singing in there, I jump out. Then, I dry myself and get dressed. Next I curl my hair slightly, do my makeup and put on some perfume.

When I finally get out, I see that Myles is still asleep. I have a good opportunity to annoy him, should I take it? Uh, yes! Without making a sound, I creep up to the side of his bed and jump on him.

"Mff." He mutters, hiding his face in the pillow.
"I'm sorry but you gave me such a good opportunity to do it." Nope to the people with dirty minds.
"Briar, I'm trying to sleep." He says, annoyed.
"Don't you want to see my face?" I ask with a pout.
He instantly turns around to face me and gives me a peck on the lips.
"Of course I want to see your beautiful face." He says which makes ms smile.

I jump off him and sit next to him.
"Are you going to get up? Mr Smith will be here in an hour." I say, looking at the time.
"I suppose I should." He says and emerges from the covers.
"I'll make breakfast, what do you want?" I ask, walking towards the door.
"Uh..." He trails off, not knowing what to say.
"Oh sorry! I'll make you something nice!" I say and rush off, feeling a little embarrassed.

Myles' pov
About half an hour later I walk downstairs dressed in my blue jeans and grey shirt. Briar's cooking something on the stove so I hug her from behind and kiss her cheek.
"Hey." She says with a giggle.
"Hey." I say with a smile and let go to sit on the counter which is next to the stove.
"So, what are you making?" I ask, looking into the frying pan curiously.
"Fried eggs and toast." She replies.
"Do you want me to help in any way?" I ask.
"Could you get two plates, two sets of knives and folks and two cups please?" She asks politely.
"Sure." I say and get what she needs.

"Thank you." She says and kisses my cheek.
"No problem." I say and wait for her to finish.
Once she does, we sit down and eat and when we finish, there's a knock at the door. I start to clean the plates as she goes to open the door.

Briar's pov
I walk into the front room and open the front door. It reveals Mr Smith.
"Hello! Please come in." I say, widening the door.
"Thank you." He says and walks through the door into the dinning room.

We both sit down in silence until he says, "You know I think I left some business papers in the attic when I was looking around the house before you arrived here. Could you get them for me?"
"Of course." I say jumping out of my seat and running upstairs.

Myles' pov
I hear someone running upstairs, what is she doing? Has Mr Smith got her running marathons around the house? I smile at the thought and continue to wash the dishes. That is until I hear a deep voice.

"Hello Myles."
I feel a lump form in my throat. I recognise that voice. No! It can't be! How did I not realise this sooner? Instantly turning around, I see Mr Smith standing behind me.
"Having a nice time? Didn't think you'd be caught?" He asks, cornering me.
Oh no! That's why he got Briar to go upstairs. I open my mouth to shout for Briar but he soon stops me.
"Call for her, and she'll be tortured as well." He says, snarling.
"But, you've got a different face! A different name! How do you know me?" I ask.

Suddenly he begins to peel his face off. Uh, what? Oh God! It was a mask! He throws it onto the floor and it reveals his wrinkled face. No! No! This can't be happening! I came here with Briar to get AWAY from the scientists, not for one to get closer to me! So the airport, the phone and helping us was all him? How did I not recognise his voice? Why didn't I see his past? Ugh, I'm so stupid! The worst part is, Briar actually knew him.

"Recognise me now?" He asks, evilly smirking.
"Yeah, there's the ugly face I know." I say, crossing my arms.
"Shut up boy! Now at twelve o'clock tonight I want you to meet me outside the house gates. I'm going to fly you back to Toronto and take you back to the lab." He says proudly.
"No!" I exclaim.
"If you don't, we'll torture Briar." He says, now smirking again.
"Ok fine! Just please don't hurt her." I say, admitting defeat.
"Good, and don't think that this gets you out of your punishment." He snarls and walks back to where he and Briar were before.

Well, everything did seem to be too good to be true.