Chapter 129 - Alone In The House.

"So, Jennifer is not a rival?" Lisa asked. After getting to know about the little misunderstanding Oliver and Kyra had because of Jennifer, she has thought Jennifer more as a rival to Kyra. 

Now, finding out that Jennifer was once a dear friend to Kyra, she couldn't come to a conclusion. 

"Not necessarily.", Sophia said as she watched Jennifer walking away with her brother. 

"Though she was a friend to Kyra once, it's been years. Many things must have changed. 

"It's been eight years since they saw each other. Jennifer couldn't recognize Kyra because of the disguise our friend maintains. How come Kyra hasn't recognized Jennifer?" Lisa said. 

She couldn't believe that things are getting this twisted and complex. 

"Jennifer was in an accident eight years back. It is what my brother told me. That accident caused some damage to Jennifer's face and she had to go under the knife for a plastic surgery."

"It might also be a reason why Jennifer changed her name from Florence to Jennifer. According to my brother, she gets very edgy and emotional if anyone discusses that matter around her." Sophia explained. 

She has known about this matter for a very long time but she didn't see any importance in disclosing this information. 

"Should we tell Kyra about this? Meeting an old friend might make her get comfortable with what she is about to do. What I meant is, having support from an old friend might make Kyra confident.", Lisa said. 

"I don't know. We hadn't expected that something like this might happen. There are pros and cons to this matter."

"If we tell Kyra about this she might drop her guard around Jennifer and what if that makes Jennifer take advantage of Kyra?" Sophia asked. She knows that she is being paranoid but it is Kyra's love life. 

"And, What if Kyra wants to reveal herself to Jennifer? It will force Kyra to come clean and we don't know how Jennifer would react to it"

"She has after all loved Oliver once and by what I have seen today, it looks like she is adamant to find out who Olover's mysterious girlfriend is. We are not sure what her intentions are.", Sophia added, looking apprehensive.

Lisa leaned against the wall and sighed. They are now in the passage of the first floor, just a few feet away from the suite where Oliver and Kyra are in. 

Before going inside, they wanted to come to one decision about Jennifer's past relationship with Kyra. 

"Yes, you are right, Sophia. Kyra is sensitive when it comes to her past relationships."

"If Jennifer did something which might count as betrayal, our friend would be depressed and it might lead her to back off from facing her biological mother and the family." Lisa agreed. 

"Yes. If she backs off now, she might never be able to fight her trauma. We can't let this happen.", Sophia agreed. 

"But, it will make no difference between us and Kyra's overprotective brothers. Sophia."

"They are controlling half of Kyra's life and life choices because of their overprotectiveness. We have agreed that it is interrupting Kyra's exposure to real life."

"Isn't it the reason why we have risked encouraging Kyra to follow her heart in progressing her relationship with Oliver?"

"If we make decisions for Kyra because of some prejudice, we would be the people harming her instead." Lisa said, struck in a dilemma on how to proceed. 

"So, you are suggesting that we tell Kyra about Jennifer?" Sophia asked, apprehensive of Lisa's decision. 

"Yes. Just think about it, okay? I am aware that you know what's best for Kyra. You have, after all, been with her for eight years and have seen with your own eyes how she suffered."

"I will be going inside to see what Oliver and Kyra are upto. In the meantime, you decide and join us." Lisa said. 

She has known Kyra only for five to six years and by then, Kyra has almost become normal. 

Though she had her traumas and nightmares still haunting her, they were not as intense as the ones she had in previous years. 

Sophia nodded her head. 

"I will be going then." Lisa said and entered the room. 

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After Lisa was forced to eat enough Dog food from Oliver and Kyra, Sophia entered the site. 

"Here you are! I would have got diabetics if I was left alone with these fellas here.", Lisa threw a tantrum. 

Sophia chuckled and sat down beside Lisa. 

"You are fine,'' Sophia said, surprised. She didn't expect Kyra to recover her usual self this fast, especially after looking at her biological mother with her loving family for the first time in eight years. 

"I got disturbed and I was upset after looking at three of them. I must admit that it brought some horrid memories and triggered an episode but it didn't last long." Kyra said, looking at Oliver affectionately. 

Like always, Oliver stayed quiet and gave his silent support to Kyra. He entwined their fingers and gave her a reassuring smile. 

"I was distressed by my own reaction but thanks to Oliver, I feel totally fine now. The little conversation we had gave me the assurance I wanted.", she added. 

"I am glad it helped, Ky.", Oliver said and pressed a kiss on her temple, making Sophia and Lisa smile. These both are getting more and more brave with their public display of affection. 

It's just been a month or so they have gotten into a relationship and they are already throwing the dog food in bundles!!

"You know what Kyra have promised now?", Lisa asked Sophia, grabbing her attention. 

"What?", Sophia asked, curious. 

"She decided to lead the new collaboration her biological mother's family has proposed. She was thinking to reject it first but Oliver here has casted some magic on our friends all again and made her this brave.", Lisa said. 

"Really?", Sophia asked, surprised. 

"We need to thank Oliver then.", she said and looked at Oliver. 

"How about dinner, Oliver?" Sophia asked. 

"Me and Lisa won't be there. It's just you and Kyra in Kyra's house. A home cooked, proper dinner date.", Sophia suggested. 

"I would be more than willing if Kyra is willing.", Oliver immediately agreed. Who would say no when the couple get the house to themselves? Especially at night?

"Why won't I be willing? Though he got to taste the food I cooked, it was food for a sick person. I won't mind cooking for my boyfriend during our date.", Kyra said and smiled. 

Oliver and Kyra glanced at each other and smiled. 

"Off you go, then. You have decided not to attend the party downstairs, anyway, Utilize this time properly" Sophia winked. 

Kyra took a glance at Oliver and he did the same. Their eyes interlocked, as if having a silent conversation. After a few minutes, Kyra averted her eyes and there was a slight blush on her face. 

"Seems like the love birds have decided to have a night for themselves. Let's leave, shall we?" Sophia asked Lisa. 

Lisa, although confused, followed Sophia and they left the room. 

"What is this?" Lisa whispered, clueless of what was going in Sophia's mind. 

"You are right. We need to let Kyra make her own decisions. But not today, Lisa. Kyra already had enough today and looked at her. She is in a good mood tonight and it is time for Kyra to enjoy romance," Sophia said. 

"They have decided to go on a date today but you insisted on attending this party so Kyra had no option but to cancel the plan she made with Oliver,'' Sophia told Lisa. 

"Kyra didn't tell me that. If I would have known, I wouldn't have insisted on bringing her with me to this party." Lisa said. 

"I know, Lisa. Kyra didn't tell you because she didn't want you to go alone. I am here now, so let the couple spend some time and bond with each other.", Sophia said. 

"Why do I feel like you have other plans as well?" Lisa asked. 

"Let's watch Jennifer closely. I asked someone I know to look into Jennifer's relationship with Kyra during their high school. Let's make sure we wouldn't be harming our friend before giving her this information.", Sophia said. 

They wouldn't be having any objection if Jennifer was not madly in love with Oliver who is now dating their friend Kyra. 

"It's better we be cautious.", Lisa agreed and they walked downstairs together.

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Meanwhile, Oliver and Kyra used the elevator to reach the basement where Oliver had parked his car. 

Though Kyra is excited and happy to cook dinner for Oliver in her own house with no one around except for the two of them, it made her feel giddy. 

They haven't done more than kissing and hugging each other. But, it doesn't mean that there was no romantic tension between them! 

They were holding on to their self control all this time as they were still in the first step of dating. 

But today's conversation has made them close to each other emotionally.. They have unlocked the new phase of their relationship tonight and the way they are feeling now would make it difficult to hold onto their self control.