''Because I knew it would come in handy. That money is yours. Take it as my gift to you and Mikael for getting married''

Natalie smiled, ''Mikael isn't happy that we are hiding our marriage. I just feel that now is now the right time for us to announce such a thing''

''I understand what you mean? Not a lot of people know that our marriage was fake and now that everyone thinks I am dead, they will be ready to throw you under the bus. Mikael understands it well too. But, you can't blame him, anyone who has a beautiful wife would be excited to show off''

''Thomas, I know it's early to say this since you are still settling down, but I will still say it anyways. I hope that you find someone soon. Someone who will love you and give you the happiness that you deserve''

''Since when were you such a talkative?'' Thomas started eating the waffles. Natalie was about to speak when she heard the sound of the door opening and she stood up.

''Alice… you are here'' Natalie went closer and took the backpack in Alice's hand. Alice removed her shoes and changed into slippers before going in.

''Thank you'' Alice said and went to the hall.

''Big sister, hi'' Niania greeted after entering.

''Niania, how are you?''

''I'm fine'' Niania placed the makeup kit in her hand on the shoe rack and paused when she saw Thomas in the hall. He also turned at that moment to see her and she looked away immediately and changed into her slippers before joining them in the hall.

''Brother in law, are you eating the waffles that I asked my sister to make for me? I didn't eat anything because I was busy rehearsing''

''I am just having a few, do you have to be so stingy with food?'' Thomas asked and his gaze shifted to Niania who was looking everywhere but his direction.

''I made enough for everyone. Niania, come and take it for your little Miss'' Natalie said and Thomas spoke.

''Let her go and take it herself. Is not like she doesn't have hands?'' Thomas said and cocked his brows at Alice.

''I was going to take it myself, you know!'' Alice stood up and said to Niania, ''Niania, sit down. I will serve you. Don't think that I am looking down on my assistant, I can serve her''

''Not bad, I will tell the agency to get you more gigs, my precious sister in law''

''No!'' Natalie said at once and added, ''Alice will break down at this rate. She needs to take breaks''

''Elder sister, I am resting right now. Elder brother in law, I will be indebted to you for life'' Alice said and bowed humbly.

Niania chuckled as she watched her lady boss. Her gaze shifted towards Thomas and she flushed and looked away.

After his meal, Thomas decided to leave the ladies. He buttoned his suit up and stood up, ''I still have a meeting with a private investigator, I will leave now''

''How is it going? Were you able to get something from Connor?'' Natalie asked.

''Yes, the information he sent is helpful, I'm looking into it carefully. We will definitely find something on him''

'That will be great. Remember to keep me informed, if that man is dangerous then it means that woman is also in danger''

''I will do that'' Thomas said and furrowed his brows as his gaze shifted to Niania who seemed self-conscious. See you around, little assistant'' he said and Niania blushed.

Alice and Natalie looked at each other with confused gazes and turned to Niania. The latter immediately stood up and pointed at the kitchen, ''I am going to get myself some waffles''

Alice turned and went towards the kitchen to catch up with Niania. Natalie chuckled and her phone vibrated. She picked it up and saw a new post on Laura's social media page.

''First day of filming with my bestie, the legendary Mikael Sun'

@Miki. hashtag@production crew of Purple Romance 1.

Natalie clicked open the page and saw a series of pictures. They were about five different pictures of Mikael and Laura inside the van eating. In one of the pictures, her hand was on Mikael's lap. The other one she was touching his face and the rest were of them standing outside the van.

Natalie let out a sarcastic chuckle and Alice walked back to her. She saw the pictures and exclaimed, ''what is all this?'' Natalie handed the phone over to her.

''That woman is just everywhere Mikael is. What is she hoping to achieve?'' Natalie said, feeling frustrated. She sat down and sighed.

''This is clear what she wants. She wants to create misunderstanding and tension in your relationship with Mikael. She has been wanting Mikael for a long time, do you think she will sit back and watch you have a happily ever after with him?''

''I know. She is purposefully trying to provoke me. I know that but, I am still angry. she is doing everything possible to get closer to Mikael''

''What are you going to do now? She is declaring a war against you. a fight for the heart of Mikael''

''There won't be any fight between us. You know why? Because Mikael loves me and we are married. I trust Mikael''

''Elder sister, you just sounded a little conceited but so cool'' Alice gave Natalie a thumps up as she sat down and started eating her waffles.

''I know what I must do'' Natalie said.

''What are you going to do?''

''If she is trying to mess with me, then I will mess with her too'' Natalie smirked.

''You are scary right now. What are you planning to do?'' Alice asked. Niania who was logged into the moments as she ate at the table watched the sisters. She turned back to her phone and quickly threw the phone on the table as she looked at it in shock.

''Niania, what's wrong?'' Alice asked as she turned to look at her.

''Nothing'' Niania immediately took the phone and clicked back, away from the familiar page of Thomas. She didn't know when or how she got herself into checking his page. He hasn't updated in the last 8 months. Of course, that was because people thought he was dead.

Niania shook her head and started to eat but her face became red, still.

''Aye, tell me. What are you planning to do? I need to know so that I can judge whether it is the right thing to do or not''

''I am going to make my account private and only allow a few people to be able to view my moments. After doing that, I am going to post bedroom pictures of Mikael. Just for a day, then, I will delete them''

'That is quite risky. How about doing this instead? prepare a meal and visit him at the site of filming. Not only would it be romantic, you are sure to run into that Laura bitch and when you do, kiss Mikael in front of her. there is nothing more infuriating than watching something you want but can't have''

Natalie smiled and turned to look at Alice, "that is so good. Why didn't I think of that?''

''Don't worry, your pretty head is filled with designs, I being the most shameless actress in this city will be the one coming up with ideas for you. Trust me, if you do this, Mikael is just going to be so crazily in love with you''

''Tomorrow after work, I will go grocery shopping. I want that woman to be so angry that she would want to vomit blood''

Alice chuckled, ''wow, you sound so vicious right now. I love this new side that is emerging, elder sister''

…..

First Hospital.

Xia fixed her hair at the door before opening the door. she saw Karl sitting on the bed by Via's side while Connor stood at a distance.

''Good evening'' Xia greeted before going to Via's side, ''Via, how do you feel?''

''Aunt, hello'' Karl said as he stretched his hands to hug Xia.

''Hi, Karl. How are you doing?''

''I am fine, aunt''

''That's good. Via, how do you feel?'' Xia asked again.

''I'm fine. I told you not to come again. You must be coming back from work''

''I didn't close early because it's the end of the month and I needed to submit some things for publications''

''My mother will be coming in later on. Connor, send Xia home and drop Karl off at your mother's house. he will need to rest early for school tomorrow''

''Let me keep you company for a while''

''No, you need to go and rest. Connor, please send her away, she is so stubborn''

''Xia, let's go. Via just received her injection and must be feeling tired and sleepy''

''Then, I will visit you tomorrow morning''

''Mm. Karl, be a good boy and go to grandma's place''

''Yes, mom'' Karl got down from the bed with the help of Connor. He picked his school backpack and went to hold Xia's hand.

''I will see you tomorrow'' Via said.

''Mm, take care'' Xia smiled and held Karl's hand properly.