This Time, It's Forever

It was late. She just finished closing the accounts and doing some other works that needed her attention. It was some paper works that Alexander brought regarding the company that she started three years ago to encounter Grandeur Company. She was hoping she will not use this method because it's really annoying dealing with all of the endless work. She can see Jake already dozing off in one of the sofa. Having him by her side, doesn't really bother her any longer when Dylan assign him to her. In fact, Jake save her a couple of times when she went home late. Like tonight. Putting away all the works and put it inside her bag, she woke Jake up. He live in one of the rooms inside her house because she haven't had the time to build another small house just for Jake. Plus, it made her feel safe. Before she can't really fall asleep due to all that constant torture during those three years. She might seem strong and living her life normally but it somehow took a bit of her insecurities, her confidence and close to losing her mind. She's grateful having Jake around for this one year. At least she have a good night sleep.

"Jake, do you know when your master coming here again?" She ask during their walk back home. It's just fifteen minutes walk. And since this K city is not as crowded as other city, it's quite safe walking this late at night. Plus, the people living here are elderly people who just want to spend their retirement days in their hometown. Except for some uncouth tourist that really don't know their boundaries.

"I'm not sure Madam. Master never share his schedule with me."

"But he asked report about me every night. That's not fair." Jake was stunned. How did she know he wondered.

"Because i'm a genius Jake." Answering his unspoken question. Jake could only grinned.

"I've been wondering Madam, how did you know about Master's fiancee? Please don't say you're a genius which is a given." He boldly ask. With Lyla's attitude, its easy for him to talk to her casually.

"Wrong. It's a gift. Me being a genius." Lyla corrected him. Once again Jake feels defeated. Talking with Lyla can really made him use his brain when all this time he's been using his instinct and strength.

"But as to why i know, it's because i can easily find anything i want on the web. And you really need to upgrade the security to your phone. Thankfully i put a chip on your phone so that no one can trace where you are." Lyla added.

"Huh? You actually know hacking? Wait, that's not the point. You put a chip on my phone? When did you do that? Aren't you just some chef-restaurant owner?" Lyla put her hand on his shoulder.

"You really should start investigating who's your Madam. But i doubt you'll find anything about me. Since i'm a genius, it's pretty easy to delete every information about me. Even your Master is having a hard time finding info. I took a pity on Ron and just create new profile on myself. It makes thing easier." Lyla shrugged her shoulder, making it look like what she just mention just now as nothing big. Jake felt like his investigation team have been played by her all along. It seems he needed to seek knowledge from Lyla. Poor Ron, he must have a hard time.

Jake just let Lyla's hand hung onto his shoulder. He's gotten used to her casual way. After quite few times he stopped her, she just found it amusing to do it again to the point he just ignore. Lyla really had a way to annoyed him. As they walk in that posture, suddenly the air turns chilly. As if winter is approaching which is ridiculous because it's clearly spring at the moment. Jake who's been feeling uneasy at the sudden drop of temperature look around only to be shocked, seeing his Master standing near the doorstep. Leaning lazily against the door. From Jake's instinct, he knew his Master is displeased about something.

"Hey, i was getting comfortable. You're my extra leg. Feeling lazy to walk. Jake, drag me to the house." Lyla complained not knowing the danger approaching. Jake tried to warn her but due to the glare, he just stood still.

"Why would you need his shoulder for? You have me." A deep magnetic voice coming from behind her made her turn her head in a blink of an eye. She outstare the person in front of him, not believing her eyes, she blink a couple of times. She even rubbed her eyes to make sure her eyes is not playing with her. However when the warm hand stop her rubbing the eye, she finally realize he's really here. In front of her. The usual suit that he always wore are replaced with just casual shirt and jeans making him looking all youthful and handsome at the same time. Of course, his charisma is still there but looking at him, somehow he look like he found his freedom just like her 8 years ago. She smile widely before proceed on hugging him.

"You're here. It's okay, i'm always by your side." Dylan was thunderstruck when she suddenly hugged her and to hear her saying those word, made him feels warm. All the turmoil that he's dealing, he knew everything will be better from now onward. She's here, with him and that's all matter.