In a world of lies, betrayal and too many secrets, Lydia must navigate her way through without revealing her undercover identity. But what happens when she gets in too deep and her life is put on the line?
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Chapter Nine
My feet hit the ground in an even stride as I travel down the hallway. My stomach rumbles with hunger as I make a beeline for the kitchen. I'm absolutely starving, so I hope Kade is magically in the kitchen putting his amazing cooking skills to use. The fact he doesn't work as a chief is already enough of an injustice to the world.
I don't notice I'm being followed until someone coughs. Spinning around, I find Kade walking behind me with a large smile on his face.
"What's with the smile?" I ask. He can't be this happy in the morning.
"You have cute underwear on." Kade shoots me a wink as he bypasses me.
Blushing with embarrassment, I run my hands over my bottom. I find my nighty is swept up which is allowing my underwear to be on display. I quickly tug on the hem of my nighty so that it covers my behind once more.
When I get into the kitchen, Kade's pulling food out of the fridge. I happily take a seat at the counter and watch him. I'm an alright cook but I'd much prefer what he's making. What person doesn't enjoy someone cooking them food?
"Alessia has a spar appointment today, would you like to attend?" he asks.
"Wouldn't Alessia be jealous if you came to a spar appointment with me?"
Kade shakes his head. "No, I was thinking you could take Jenna." The thought of spending the day with Jenna is exciting. It'll be our first chance to hang out as Lydia and Jenna. Maybe I could learn more about Alessia and become better friends with Jenna. I have to work with her which will be easier if we're actual friends.
"Sure." I nod my head. "What time, and how long?"
"It's a day event." Disappointment settles in my heart. A part of me wishes Kade wants to come to the spar with me. I think it could be a great bonding experience. But at the same time, I don't want to put myself out there. I'm just a replacement at the end of the day. I'll be replaced before that.
"Oh, can you call a taxi for me?"
"Don't worry, I'll have Bruce take you there."
"Thanks, Kade. I'll message Jenna and get ready."
"Sure." He half-smiles.
I slip off the chair and walk to the bedroom. Closing the door behind me, I grab my cell from the table and text Jenna about the spar appointment.
Without procrastinating, I set to work on finding an outfit. It takes me a couple of minutes to find the perfect outfit, and even so, I'm not sure how perfect it is. I end up with a blue crop top with long frilly sleeves and a pair of white shorts to match it.
Once I'm dressed, I meet Kade back in the kitchen. He's made scrambled eggs with chopped vegetables and a side of bacon. After eating, I clean up the mess while Kade gets ready for work. Twenty minutes later, I meet Kade by the elevator.
