Chapter 197 - Going On A Trip

''Alright. Sister Lylia, don't pay attention to her. I have a plan for her. I will not allow anyone to disturb the peace of my family. She is nobody to me. Mm, let's talk later''

Mikael hung up and returned to the hall. He looked at Wales, whose gaze was on Mimi the whole time while she was setting the table.

''That's enough looking. You are going to give yourself away, brother in law''

Wales flushed and looked away. He cleared his throat and said, ''I was looking at my cousin''

''Why would you look at your pregnant cousin?''

''You… mind your own business''

''Dinner is ready everyone, let's eat while it's hot'' Solace came out of the kitchen and spoke. Mikael and Wales stood up and joined them at the table. Wales sat directly by Mimi's side while Mikael and Natalie sat across them with Solace at the head of the table.

''I made sure we prepared everyone's favorite. Eat more protein, Natalie. Mimi, the doctor said you need to eat to gain weight, eat a lot''

''Mm'' Mimi nodded her head and continued to eat her food.

''Natie, eat a lot of vegetables. It's good for the baby'' Mikael fetched some steamed vegetables into Natalie's bowl.

''Thank you, hubby''

''Right, Wales, Mimi told me you asked her to join you on your team's what, what programme?''

''It's a team building programme that we organize each year. This year, we are tasked to bring one celebrity to boast our team's ratings since we are facing against the N City Police Team. I asked Mimi to go with me since a lot of my team members like her''

''You know Mimi is still recuperating and she doesn't like to be around a lot of people, so when she goes with you I want your assurance that she will be well protected''

''Maa, you don't have to worry about that. Detective Wales will definitely take care of Mimi, right Detective Wales?'' Mikael looked at Wales as he asked.

''Yes, sure. Aunt, since I asked Mimi to go with me, I will definitely protect her''

''I think that this is actually a good opportunity. You've been out of the public's eye for a month now. It is good to use this chance to go outside and breath in some fresh air. Cousin, please take care of my little sister very well''

''Wait! Now that Mimi is Mom's daughter, does that make her your cousin, Detective Wales?'' Mikael asked and looked at Wales with interest.

Almost at the same time, Mimi and Wales both choked on their food and started coughing. Their faces turned red at once.

''Drink some water, Mimi'' Solace handed a cup of water to Mimi whiles Wales picked his own cup of water to drink.

Looking at them, Natalie became confused but what caught her interest was Mikael. She had a weird feeling that Mikael was playing a game with Wales.

''Why are your faces so red? Did I say something wrong?''

''Right, Mikael is right. You two are just like brother and sister''

''He is not my brother!''

''She is not my sister!''

Wales and Mimi said almost at the same time. They turned and looked at each other before looking away. They silently began to eat their food.

''You don't have to have such reactions? Listen, I know you two still can't get used to each other because of your past encounters but you will soon become familiar with each other. Wales is my nephew, you are my daughter. That makes you cousins''

''Aunt!''

''Mom!''

Natalie looked at Wales and Mimi and furrowed her brows. She shifted her gaze to Mikael and asked in a lower tone.

''Hey, what is going on here? What kind of situation is this?''

''I will tell you later. Something interesting is going on between them'' Mikael whispered back.

''Aunt, you and I are related by blood. She and I are not. What makes her my cousin? She is your adopted daughter; it doesn't mean that she is my cousin''

''That's true but Mimi is my daughter and you are my nephew, which makes you two related''

''Aunt, stop saying that. In any case, she and I are different people and I don't accept her as my sister. I have three sisters already, Natalie, Alice and my little sister''

''Then, how do you intend to introduce Mimi when you go for the programme?'' Solace asked.

''I will figure that out. In any case, stop forcing me to call her my sister or cousin. I don't want to''

''Alright, don't snap on me again. Tsk, you are so weird'' Solace spoke and frowned.

After the meal, Mikael and Natalie left first, leaving Mimi, Solace and Wales in the house. Because Solace had to discuss some business with Wales, he stayed back. Mimi went to the kitchen to tidying it up.

''Wales, I need you to protect Mimi while you are there. I know I've said this a lot of times but until Daniel is given a proper sentence, she will continue to be in danger. After you return from the programme, I want you to get her police protection. Let someone from your team make sure she is safe always''

''Aunt, don't worry. I will personally ensure her safety''

''Then, I will be rest assured. It's getting late, you should go home and rest''

''Mm, I will send this cup to the kitchen first''

''I'm going to my room'' Solace stood up with Wales and he picked up the glass from the table.

Mimi was now wiping the kitchen table and she heard footsteps behind her. She turned at once, coming face to face with Wales who was going to put the glass down at her side.

''I came to put the glass down''

'Mm''

''I am going home. I will come and pick you in a few days' time for the programme. It's going to be for three days so you should prepare well. The venue for the place is the Southern City, it is cold there, so bring a lot of heavy clothes''

''Mm''

''Why are you giving me monologue answers? Can't you say a few words?''

''I don't know what to say apart from those words''

''Aye, I won't bother with you. I will see you in a few days' time''

''Mm… oo, okay'' Mimi responded with a few more words and her face became red.

Wales looked at her and nodded before going out.

….

Zeya's house.

Zeya got down from her car and saw a moving van outside the neigboring villa at her side. There were four men in uniform moving things into the villa.

''Are we getting a new neighbor? But this place has being left vacant for a long time, who could be suddenly moving in?''

Zeya murmured and went into her villa. After changing her out of her shoes, she was about to go into the hall when her light went off.

''Oo'', what happened to my light?'' Zeya removed her phone and turned on the touch light in order to see. She went back outside and the problem was with just her villa so she frowned.

''How can this happen to only me? Did I forget to transfer the utility fee to the bank?'' Zeya stood at her door and lifted her phone, pointing the light towards the next villa.

''Ah, how could I forget this important thing? I didn't wire the water bill over. They must have cut of the water supply too. What a bad day. I just came back from work; I need to take a shower''

''Little beauty, would you like to take a shower in my villa?'' a familiar voice asked.

Zeya turned and saw Sebastian standing at the door. He had a smug look on his face as he flaunted a few papers in front of her.

''Sebastian… what are you doing here?''

''This is my new place and you are now my tenant. I am the owner of your house''

''What?'' Zeya went closer and snatched the document from his hands. She looked at the papers and lifted her eyes.

''You… how can you do this? You already have a house, why would you come here?''

''My girlfriend lives so far away from me. If I want to see her every day, then I have to go to her. So, here I am. Bringing myself to you''

''This is just the third day of us being in a relationship. Tell me, are you always this clingy in relationships?''

''Because it's you…'' Sebastian pulled her closer and wrapped his arms around her.

''What do you say? Do you want to take a shower at my place? Since I am such a good landlord, I don't mind letting you use my shower. Maybe, we could chat over a bottle of wine I brought from my former place. It is a very expensive wine… you… won't regret it''

''Now, I have reason to believe that you are the one who made them cut of my light and water. You have a lot of naughty tricks up your sleeve. But, I'm sorry to burst your bubbles. I am very tired today, I might fall asleep after taking a shower''

''I will sleep with you''

''What?''

"'Literally, sleeping next to you. Where is your mind?''

''Tsk!''