Chapter 78 - Numerous Love Confessions

The camping went pretty well. 

Kyra has always thought that Daniel is some serious, no fun guy but it turned out he is an exact opposite. 

He is a jovial, humorous person just like his cousin Sofia. 

After their little talk about Oliver and his relationship with Kyra, Daniel didn't risk bringing it up again. Kyra is already suspecting his actions. 

The day soon passed and by the next afternoon they had come back. Kyra was about to get ready to go to the research facility but she decided to give a call to Oliver once, before starting. 

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Meanwhile, Oliver is still in a meeting. He thought he would be able to solve this problem by night but he didn't expect it to stretch this long. 

He personally has to go and check on the situation though he didn't have to. His sister was so upset about what happened, so he didn't have another option but to promise her that he would take care of everything personally. 

The whole conference room was silent as Oliver spoke in his serious tone. And, all of a sudden his phone started to ring on the table, attracting everyone's attention. 

Everyone in the room knows that Oliver is a doctor who often gets emergency calls from the hospital. But they also know that his ringtones are different for personal and work related reasons. Now, it is clearly a personal call..

Oliver took a glimpse at his phone screen and once he realized that it was Kyra. His eyes misted with guilt and gentleness at the same time. 

"Meeting adjourned." Oliver said as he hurried out of the room to pick up her call, leaving the shocked executives in the room. 

"Hi, Ky." he said as he stood beside the window. By now he should have already gone back if not because of this last minute meeting. 

"How was your trip? I am sorry I couldn't keep my promise." he added. 

"Daniel tagged along and he was pretty fun. And, that's fine. I understand how busy you are. Twins are not angry as well. We can just reschedule the camping", Kyra said, a smile already plastered to her lips. His deep, husky voice has that soothing effect on her. 

"Yes, it would be really nice to reschedule our camping. This time I will really keep my word." Oliver said with a smile. His eyes were already twinkling with excitement. 

"Me and the twins will be waiting." Kyra said. 

"And… Kyra, I am struck in the meeting. I might not be able to meet you in the research facility. I can ask my assistant to show you around-" before Oliver could continue, Kyra interjected. 

"It's fine. I can go later. I will rest a bit as I have to return to the hospital tomorrow. You try to return soon and take a good rest.", Kyra said. She can't deny that she is disappointed but as someone who knows how stressful it is to manage two careers at the same time, she can only be understanding. 

Oliver felt his heart squeeze. 

He felt sad and angry at himself for not keeping his promises. 

"I am really sorry, Ky. I didn't think I would get struck here.", Oliver apologized again. 

"It's fine, Oliver. I understand how helpless we could be in these kinds of situations. Don't feel guilty as we can go to the research facility even next weekend.", Kyra comforted him after listening to his guilt filled voice. 

Only after sensing that Kyra really meant what she had said, Oliver felt relieved. He felt at ease only after that. 

"Yes, yes.. We can reschedule that as well. You are very understanding, Ky. Thanks for not getting angry.", Oliver said. 

Kyra laughed. 

"I have five brothers who always ditch me like this. I already got accustomed to this.", Kyra said. 

"Hey..hey, when did I ditch you, Ky. None of us five have ever done that!! We have ditched many important things just to be with you and keep our word of spending time with you. I gave up one of the films to be at your side during one of your semester exams and that film won an Oscar.", Ryan shouted from the kitchen. 

"Bro, you better finish cooking mac and cheese before I finish my call.", Kyra shouted in return. 

"Yes, madame." Ryan shouted in response, making both Kyra and Oliver laugh. 

"I will meet you tomorrow, then. Take care and enjoy mac and cheese." he said, chuckling. 

"Yes, doctor." she playfully said before ending the call. 

"Do you know, you guys talk like an old married couple?" Sofia commented. 

"Old??", Kyra scoffed. She could let go of Sofia for calling them 'married couple' but old???

"Yeah. It is as if twins and you both are a happy, small family. The way you spoke sounds as if you are a wife and your twins are kids who are waiting for a busy husband to come home." Sofia said, chuckling. 

When Kyra imagined it, it didn't sound that bad. 

Having her own kids, a girl and a boy with genes of both her and Oliver. She, waiting for him with her kids holding her hands with their tiny, soft hands. 

A smile plastered her face as she imagined the peaceful dinner with her small family of four. 

"Ky, are you imagining that scenario? It seems like it warmed your heart. Your eyes are twinkling now.", Sofia teased. 

Kyra shook her head, pulling herself out of that beautiful imagination. Just now, she realized that there is another dream she didn't realize till now. Desire to have her own family. 

Although Collins treats her really well, they are not related to her by blood. She wants to know how it would feel like to have a family related by blood who cares for her. 

"Don't fill my sister's innocent mind with dirty thoughts, Sofia.", Ryan said, serving mac and cheese to her and Kyra. 

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The next morning…

After a week, Kyra is returning to the hospital. 

"You look like a nerd!!" Sofia started laughing as she saw the total new version of Kyra. 

"I know." Kyra agreed as she fixed her specs. 

Her long hair is tied in a tight bun and she hid her golden, hazel eyes with black eye lens. She made her eyebrows a little thick and applied her makeup to hide her perfect high cheekbones and her sexy face contour. 

She also wore loose clothes to hide her perfect glass hour figure. 

"I don't want to get any unnecessary attention, Sofi. I am just trying to do my work in peace without any other interruptions." Kyra said. 

"Yes. How can we forget how you became a celebrity and got numerous love confessions in Collins Hospitals as soon as you joined." Ryan said while he secretly took pictures of Kyra in her baggy clothes. 

"How can we forget how it started to get on your nerves after a few people found out that you are the only precious daughter of the Collins family. I can understand that you are trying to avoid that disaster but, why should you hide your beauty?? What if Oliver finds another beautiful woman and leaves you?", Sofia said. 

"If love comes only from looks, I don't want it as it doesn't last long.", Kyra said, stroking Sofia's cheek as she gave her sexy smile. 

Sofia gulped. "Your charisma can't be concealed anyway. I think you need to stay low key and don't act like this.", Sofia said, slapping Kyra's hand which is teasing her. 

"I will listen to you then. Bye for now.", Kyra said, waving to her brother who was enjoying Sofia's flushed face. 

"See you in the evening, dear sis. Eat well and if someone gives you a hard time, just text me, okay? I will take care of him or her." Ryan said. 

"I don't want history to repeat please.", Kyra said, before going away. 

How can she forget how her fourth brother broke a person's arm just because he tried to touch her hair and spoke inappropriately. It is after this incident, everyone in Collins hospital found out Kyra's family background and were warned not to trouble her or expose her identity. 

Her brothers are indeed protective of her. So, she started learning to protect her so they won't have to worry about her. This is one of their ways that made her strong. 

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Soon, Kyra reached the hospital in her low key car and walked into her department. 

"Ria!" Claire, her fellow fellow, was the first one to notice her. 

"Oh god! I heard you were in an accident. Are you fine, now?" Ron asked as he and Claire rushed to Kyra. 

Noticing the genuine concern in their faces, Kyra smiled. 

"I am fine. It's just a minor accident but I had a little concussion.", Kyra said, taking her seat. 

"Oh see, who is here. Our nerd fellow, Ria Lopez.", Teressa who saw Kyra mocked. 

"Hello to you too." Kyra said. 

"Guys, a new fellow is joining us today. And, Oh my God, she is very, very pretty!!", Lillian who just entered, spoke. 

Not long after that, Jennifer entered. 

Her long blonde hair in a high pony, her chocolate brown eyes, glowing under the light. She had very little makeup on but she is a natural beauty. With her black pencil skirt and blazer on, she looked formal and sexy at the same time. 

"Good morning everyone. I am Jennifer. Jennifer Anderson. You can call me Jennifer..", she introduced herself.