Living With A Narcissistic Brother In-law

''Hi, Miss Song, I am Denis. Wales colleague from N City here''

Mimi turned and looked at Denis. It took her a while before she was able to react. She turned to look at Wales as if waiting for his permission before she could respond to Denis.

Wales smiled when Mimi turned to look at him. He nodded his head, reassuring her before Mimi turned back to face Denis. Of course, Denis wasn't happy with what she did but he remained calm and continued to smile.

''Hi, Denis'' Mimi stretched her hand, shaking Denis'

''It's really nice to have a celebrity like you join us. You have brightened the whole police department''

''Hey, do you mean to say that there are no beautiful women inside the police department? Denis, if you want to curry favor with a celebrity, you can do that without bringing we the women down'' one of the ladies who was sitting behind their table stood up and asked.

''Miss Song is the most beautiful in my eyes'' Denis retorted back.

''That is not true…'' Mimi stood up and looked at the ladies adding, 'these women are more beautiful both in looks and in courage than I am. They clearly knew the dangers involved in being a police officer, yet they didn't allow that to stop them from becoming one. I might be an actress but when it comes to the real work, the women here do the most. It is okay not see them as beautiful because everyone has their own theory about beauty standards, but I am not happy that you are trying to praise me by bringing them down.

If you want to acknowledge me, you can do that without hurting their feelings. To me, these women here are brave and deserve their accolades even more than me. Perhaps because you do not know me but Detective Wales can testify to the fact that I am not courageous at all''

''Well spoken, Mimi'' Alex stood up and clapped his hands and everyone else followed suit.

Denis looked at Mimi and smiled before going to his seat.

''This place is quite lively'' three elderly men walked into the canteen.

All the police officers inside the canteen stood up at once and saluted the three superiors that had just entered.

''Relax, this is a recreational programme, no need to be so uptight. Look who we have here?'' Mr. Kumi one of the superiors said as they walked to Wales' table.

''Chief, welcome'' Wales said to their direct boss at the City X Police Station.

''Thank you. Miss Song, it's refreshing to see you here'' Mr. Kumi said.

''Hello, Chief'' Mimi said, bowing her head.

''Why are you also addressing me as chief?'' Mr. Kumi asked and the police officials laughed.

Mimi's face turned red and she smiled awkwardly.

''Chief, isn't Miss Song quite cute?'' Alex commented and they laughed.

''Alright, we just came to see how you are doing. Enjoy yourselves and we will meet again in the evening. Wales, your father is here to see you. He is in my office''

''Yes, chief''

Mimi turned to look at Wales.

''Alex, I will leave Mimi to you. I will be back'' Wales said and smiled at Mimi before going with the Chief and the other two officials.

''He will be back soon, sit down and enjoy your meal Mimi'' Alex said to Mimi.

''Oo''

''Team leader's father personally came for the recreation programme this time?'' Damien turned and asked Alex.

''This time around they have increased the prices for the wining team. I hope with Team leader leading us, we will be able to win a lot of the awards'' Parker added.

''Who is Detective Wales' father?'' Mimi asked.

''You don't know who Team leader's father is?'' Damien asked in a shocked tone.

''No'' Mimi shook her head and the table turned silent as the officials looked at her.

…..

City X.

First Hospital.

Mikael and Natalie sat outside the consulting room as they waited for Solace who was inside, getting examined by a group of doctors that were specialized in stomach cancer treatment.

''Mikael, do you think it's too late?''

''No, you heard the doctor. He said mom was still at the early stages. Let's wait for the experts to finish examining her'' Mikael held Natalie's hand, calming her down.

''I'm so nervous''

The door opened and Solace came out with the two experts. Mikael and Natalie stood up the moment they saw them.

''Mom, what did they say?'' Natalie asked.

''Mr. and Mrs. Sun, your mother has to be admitted immediately. I and the team of doctors will study the diagnosis report and come out with a date for the surgery'' Dr. Aje spoke. He was the doctor who was in charge of Solace's treatment.

''We will do whatever you say, doctor. Mom, let's go and get your registered for a bed'' Natalie held her mother's hand.

''Natalie, remind Wales to keep Mimi away from the internet. I don't want her to hear any negative things about her father and don't tell her about me getting hospitalized. I don't want her to give up the chance of being free and happy. She finally got the chance to be outside, if she hears that I am in the hospital, she will rush over''

''Yes, yes. I will tell Wales to protect your darling Mimi. I can't even hold a candle to your love for Mimi. Making me so jealous''

''I love you all the same but Mimi is currently fragile''

''I know, I was just joking'' Natalie said as they walked away.

….

N City.

Mimi walked the hallway towards her room as the voices of the officials rang in her head.

''The father of Detective Wales was the current Police Commissioner'

Mimi stopped walking and murmured, 'is it because his father is the commissioner that he was able to clear all things about me from the internet? How could I have being clueless to all these things? He couldn't have gotten access to the club with just his status as a police officer. He couldn't have being able to get Chile to confess that easily. Aye, you are so stupid, Mimi''

''This is the first time I am seeing a beautiful woman scold herself in the hallway. Is there something bothering you, Miss Song?''

Mimi turned and saw Denis walking towards her. She smiled awkwardly and looked at him.

''Did finding out that the commissioner is Detective Wales' father come as a surprise to you? You two are considered family and you didn't know this small detail? Well, figures! Detective Wales doesn't want to be associated with his father for fear that his achievements will be shadowed by him''

''I see'' Mimi nodded her head turned to go and Denis asked.

''Right, you and Detective Wales are cousins, right?''

''What?''

''It's nothing much. You are a beautiful woman. All the officers here have their eyes on you so I just wanted to confirm what everyone is thinking''

''We are not cousins. Detective Wales and I just happen to be family but we are not related. Everyone knows Solace Ash isn't my real mother. She is my adopted mother so Detective Wales and I are not cousins''

''Is that so? Well, that makes sense. Detective Wales doesn't treat you like his cousin either'' Denis said and smiled.

''I still have something to do, so I will take my leave first''

''Do you trust Detective Wales?'' Denis asked and Mimi turned back to look at him.

''Mimi…'' at that moment, Wales saw them and walked over.

''Detective Wales…'' Mimi heaved a relief. She didn't know what Denis' problem was but he was beginning to creep her out.

''What are you doing here?'' Wales asked and turned to Denis, ''what were you talking about?''

''Nothing. Miss Song, think carefully about my question. We will see ourselves later'' Denis said and walked away.

''What did he ask you about?''

''He asked if I trusted you'' Mimi replied honestly.

''What was your answer?''

''I didn't answer him. You came just at that moment''

''Then, what would have being your answer?''

Mimi turned towards her room and answered, ''is there a need to ask? My life has being at your mercy lately. Of course I have to trust that you will always protect me. Actually, it's not a question of whether I trust you or not. It's just that when it comes to you, I don't need to even think about the word trust. It comes without asking''

Wales' face brightened at Mimi's words. He suddenly felt that all the ways he has being trying to impress her was worth it.

Trust was something that he lived his life on. He always wanted to be someone that the people around him could trust. It gave him courage to do more.

''I didn't know your father was the commissioner?'' Mimi turned and asked when they reached her doorstep.

"Now that you know, have your perception of me changed?"

"No, I think that I respect you even more" Mimi said with a smile.

"Team leader, what are you still doing here? Everyone is at the hall playing games" Damien walked over and said to them.