Chapter 182 - Someone Are Following Them.

Kyra and Oliver met downstairs. 

It is already evening and the sun has already started to set. But it's golden light still decorated the sky, making it look beautiful and peaceful. 

"Today's weather is beautiful," Kyra said. 

"It indeed is." Oliver answered. 

"I would love to walk with you to the end of the town, hand in hand but I think we have to go separately till there." Kyra said as she signalled with her eyes to look in the right direction. 

When Oliver followed her directions, he saw the staff of the hospital. They seems to be going into town to have fun. 

Oliver pursed his lips but reluctantly nodded his head. He would live to announce that Kyra is his girlfriend but as she doesn't want that, he could only oblige. 

Kyra understood Oliver's thoughts and could only feel guilty. 

"Give me some more time. We need not have to hide our relationship anymore." Kyra said in an apologizing tone. 

"Take as long as you want, Ky. I understand you and I know that you are progressing step by step. I will wait for you." Oliver said as he took her hand in his and gently squeezed it before letting it go. 

From his actions, it is evident that he is afraid of letting others see them. 

Kyra smiled gratefully. All again she felt blessed for having a boyfriend who is supporting, considerate and understanding. 

"I will see you at the entrance of the mountain." Oliver said. 

"See you in ten minutes." Kyra said and then they seperated. 

Kyra decided to take the easy road. Although it is a little far, it would at least make it look like she and Oliver are not going towards the same destination. 

Meanwhile, not known to both of them, a person has been observing their moments. 

He was following Kyra from the morning. He has followed her to the convenience store, the park, the arcade games center and then to the chinese restaurant as well. 

Now, he is following her to the mountain. 

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Almost after ten minutes, Kyra met Oliver who has already reached and is waiting for her at the entrance of the mountain. 

She smiled and took his hand into hers. They entwined their fingers are shared a loving gaze for a moment. 

"Let's go to my paternal parents' tombs first. It's nearer." Kyra said. 

It's already evening and soon it will get dark. They better return early and escape the eyes of their hospital friends. 

"Your paternal grandparents and maternal grandmother are buried in the same town. So, they belong to the same place?" Oliver asked as they walked on the narrow road of the mountain. 

"No. My paternal grandparents are from here. My maternal grandmother… She is still a mystery." Kyra said. 

"She was once a CEO. She was rich yet she let her only daughter marry into a small town." 

"My biological mother was not aware of my grandmother's wealth back then. She used to think that my grandmother works as a contract worker in a department store."

"So, when she met my father who was relatively wealthier than her family, she married him. My father treated her well but when he went crimp after the accident she had enough of him and divorced him." 

"Even then, my maternal grandmother didn't reveal her true identity. She asked my mother to go and find a job in the city." Kyra said. 

"At that time my grandmother was living in the city itself. I think she was managing her company remotely to stay low key. I still remember. She used to live in a small house." Kyra added, remembering the summer vacation she used to spend with her grandmother. 

"Anyway, my mother was angry at my grandmother. To be precise, she was angry at everyone. Angry and frustrated that she had to suffer this much." 

"That was when she met her current husband. He owned a small company back then and was instantly attracted to my mother."

"By then he was already married and had two kids. Melissa and her brother, Mason. But his wife died recently." 

"He and my mother had an affair for a couple of years and then, they married. I think, when he married her, he was already aware of my grandmother's secret riches and her connection to my mother." 

"Maybe he thought that it was a win-win situation and married my mother. He slowly revealed the truth to her and my mother was furious."

"She might have thought of going to my grandmother and demanding an answer but my grandmother disappeared. None of us were able to get into touch with her." 

"She only came into contact after my father and paternal grandparents died. She might have kept an eye on my situation and she might have returned because I needed her." 

"She stayed with me for a few months but had to return to the city. However, she used to come to meet me whenever it was possible for her." 

"My step mother didn't object because my grandmother used to stay in the bed and breakfast she used to run. My grandmother used to pay money for her stay so, it was a profit to my step mother." 

"I remember begging my grandmother to take me away but she used to refuse. She used to say that I am safe here."

"When her health started to deteriorate she decided to take her last breath here. At that time she asked me to bury her in the mountains and in order to do that, she gave a satisfying amount of money to my step mother." Kyra said.

When she noticed that Oliver was looking at her with sad eyes, she smiled. 

"It's already in the past. All I wonder is why my grandmother hid her identity to this extent." Kyra said. 

"Didn't you investigate it?" Oliver asked. 

"Collins' family tried to do it for me but they got nothing from the investigation. My grandmother covered her tracks really well."

"They might have found the answer if they had to dig deeper but they decided not to. If my grandmother was that adamant to hide her identity, she might have had a good reason for that." 

"I just recovered back then. They didn't want to put me in danger by trying to stir the pot, " Kyra said. 

Oliver nodded his head. If her grandmother was that determined, she might have had a logical reason for that. 

"What about your maternal grandfather?" Oliver asked. 

"My grandmother said that he died even before she gave birth to my mother." Kyra said. 

Although Oliver felt it was fishy, he didn't probe further. Kyra is safe now. That is what it matters. 

After that they talked about random things. Kyra talked about her memories in this mountain, this town and her school. However, this time she didn't bring anything sad. 

The weather is good and pleasant. She didn't want to ruin the mood by bringing sad things like these. 

Soon, they reached the tombs of her paternal grandparents. 

They placed the flowers on their tombs and stood in silence for a couple of minutes before Kyra started to tell them about her life. 

Then, she introduced Oliver who in return thanked them for taking care of Kyra during her childhood. He promised to take care of her and assured them that he would keep her happy. 

His words moved Kyra and they shared an emotional moment for a few minutes. 

After that, Kyra took Oliver further into the mountains and stopped at the most beautiful spot. 

"This is where my grandmother is out to rest." Kyra showed him a tree. 

"She wanted me to plant a tree. She used to say that I could treat this tree as her and share my thoughts, my feelings and my problems with her." Kyra said. 

"She must have loved you a lot " Oliver said. 

"She must have. I was to inherit her wealth and company when I turned eighteen. I heard that she was busy all those years planning how to make my future smooth and easy after I took over." 

"But who would have thought that there would be whistleblowers who joined their hands with my biological mother and her husband to take the company from me?" Kyra said. 

"They will pay for it soon." Oliver said, hugging her with one arm. He could see how upset she was. 

"They will." Kyra agreed. 

After that, Oliver and Kyra spoke a bit to a tree. Like before, Oliver promised to take care of Kyra and make her happy. 

Kyra apologized for not coming to visit her all these years and promised that she would take revenge for what happened. 

The couple spent some more time at the tomb as Kyra wanted to stay a bit longer. 

Only when it was getting dark, they decided to leave, however a rustling sound from the trees made them stop. 

"Someone is here." Oliver said, pulling Kyra behind him. 

"It could be an animal." Kyra said. 

"No. Wait.." Oliver whispered and carefully took cautious steps towards the sound.