<h4>Chapter 71: Myra’s Bodyguard</h4>


    (Author’s POV)


    Myra was intimidated at first but she gradually rxed and enjoyed her time at the spa, the staff was extremely polite and took excellent care of her and made sure she wasfortable, every now and then. Their services and skills were top notch, even the tiredness and stiffness Myra had felt in her body was gone.


    After getting rid of their fatigue and spending some quality rxing time at Serenity Heaven, ric took the girls to the Sky City Mall. He took his car straight to an almost empty underground parking lot. They took the elevator for the malls third floor where all the luxury brands were situated.


    Myra wasn’t very keen on shopping from any of those brands and wanted to buy something regr which would fit under her budget, she looked all over and didn’t find a single budget friendly store on that floor. She stepped toward the ss railing and saw some stores which would fit her pocket on the second floor.


    Nora who was already marching towards a Chanel store was stopped by Myra, she expressed, <i>"Ummm .... you guys go ahead. I need to buy some things from the floor below, so I’ll go there and then join you." </i>


    Nora stated, "We can buy this stuffter, I will apany you first. What if you got lost? Remember, my mother’s order."


    Myra didn’t have any problem going with Nora but she was reluctant to go with ric because of his high and mighty self. He was always on her case, and would only interrupt her and look down on her. She wasn’t ashamed of her ordinary background, not at all; she just simply didn’t want to get involve in another taunting and mocking round with him. It would only drain her energy.


    So, she responded, <i>"No, no. That won’t be necessary, I can help myself and it is much morefortable that way. Nor, I am not a child and can take care of myself. And if something urs, I’ll call you guys immediately, what’s say."</i>


    "No, I wille with you and help you in selecting gifts for uncle, aunty and Wendy." Nora was pretty insistent, like always, not understanding the true meaning behind Myra’s words. She didn’t wanted to leave Myra all alone.


    Myra on the other hand felt a headacheing. She then took a trump card out of her excuses,<i> "I was kinda ..... wanted to buy ..... some gifts for .... you and your family and ..... as a surprise. You know, you will ruin the surprise element if youe."</i> It was more or less true. Myra did wanted to buy some gifts from the Everests to show her gratitude towards their hospitality, especially for Sara and Noah who took excellent care of her.


    Nora scratched the back of her head in guilt, apologizing,<i> "I am sorry, Ra-ra. I didn’t wanted to ruin your surprise but I was just worried for you. Ok, let’s do this, I will note with you but you will have to take Brother Al. This ce is still new for you, I don’t wanna take any chances."</i>


    At her words, Myra forehead veins popped, she retorted back, "Ahh, that’s not appropriate at all."


    Seeing Myra being so stubborn, ric got an idea, "There’s nothing inappropriate about that. I will go with you and Shana will be with Ora."


    "Who’s Shana?" Myra asked with a puzzled expression.


    "She’s my bodyguard" and as soon as Nora imed, a girl dressed in all ck from head to toe, appeared in front of them like a wind, surprising Myra. "Young Miss, you asked for me."


    <i>’Did shee straight from a ninja movie? I didn’t even felt her presence the entire time. Wicked’</i> Myra’s eyes twitched.


    Not giving any more chance to protest, ric called for Myra, <i>"Let’s go, short legs."</i>


    Nora mind linked him, warning him<i> "Brother, I know you aren’t very fond of her, but don’t get on her nerves and try to be civil with her."</i>


    ric thought, <i>’Am I not being civil enough? Being her bodyguard.’</i>


    Myra pinched the bridge of her nose hard, the feeling of helplessness sucking her energy levels even more. She then followed ric from behind, keeping two meters distance from him.


    ric was amused by her annoyed face and was enjoying pissing her off, he then teased, "With your short legs, we won’t be able to buy anything today. You’ll miss your flight tomorrow."


    Myra scowled at him, and then she uttered with mockery, "Don’t worry, even if I don’t buy anything today. I will still be taking that flight back home tomorrow and will be out of your hair, Mr. Alpha" and went straight past him with hurried steps towards the esctor.


    ric smirked, "You better be."


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    At the hospital, after Mrs. Clinton’s sadistic and sarcastic remarks, the tension escted.


    <i>"Vienna Clinton"</i> Matthew stepped forward, his tone threatening. <i>"You are crossing the line."</i>


    Vienna who was disheveled and agitated, fired back, pointing fingers at them, <i>"Don’t yell at me. Because of your Luna, our Clinton family has already lost one of our children before. Now, because of you guys my boy is in this condition."</i>


    "Mother, nothing will happen to Rory, youe and sit here" the man that came with Vienna spoke. After settling Vienna, he walked back to Sara and the others, <i>"My Luna, I am sorry. My mother, when she got to know about the poisoning incident has been crying and worried. Please, don’t take her words to heart."</i>


    Sara nodded at his words and then turned to Elio and Matthew, "I will contact the Vampire n immediately, you both go and retrieve the holy basil, better be quick."


    <i>"Yes, Luna" "Yes, mother"</i> they both replied and walked off. Elio was pissed by how Mrs. Clinton was insulting his mother. He wanted to tear of Vienna’s sharp tongue but because Sara didn’t wanted to make a scene, he suppressed his emotions.


    <i>"Matthew, why is this Mrs. Clinton, so hateful towards mother?"</i> Elio sounded curious.


    Matthew Shaw didn’t utter anything, as he took big, powerful steps, "The chopper is already here. We need to hurry."


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    After picking up some local specialties for her college mates, Myra purchased a ring for her mother, a golden pen for her father and some rare art supplies for Wendy. ric didn’t interrupt her, or rather couldn’t because he was again busy talking on the phone with Brave.


    <i>"Are you not going to return home, at all? Mom is worried about you and kept asking me"</i> ric stated.


    "My work here will be done soon and I will return home today. <i>Aaaa ..... Dion told me ..... that Myr~, I mean that human girl is going back to her country tomorrow?</i>" Brave sounded dejected. He was eager to return home and see if his theory is true or not, but the news of Myra’s departure was making him anxious.


    <i>"Arghh, don’t even talk about her. You don’t know, I am stuck with her right now, being her bodyguard</i>" ric’s words were edgy.


    Brave’s ears pricked up at what he heard, "You are with Myra right now? Why are you guys together?" his voice was filled with atypical curiosity.


    Shaking his head, ric replied, <i>"Do you think I want to? Because of the night camp matter, mother has now instructed me to take care of her. Ohhh boy, this is so embarrassing. Me, ric Everests has to guard a human."</i>


    "Where are you guys right now?" Brave inquired more.


    "At the mall, what happened? You are asking way too much questions about her? Don’t tell me you are also bewitched by her or something?" ric was suspicious.


    "Hey, why I will be interested in her, what nonsense are you spouting all of a sudden. I am just asking" Brave shot back immediately.


    ric brows wrinkled at how jumpy his twin sounded, "You sound like a scaredy cat."


    Brave changed the topic hurriedly, "The partnership with Haley’s Tech has been finalized, as is the deal with South Paw Valley’s pack."


    ric released his breath in relief; he has been working tirelessly for months to secure the deal with South Paw Valley. Hemented, "Thank you brother, you have worked hard. I don’t know what would have happened if the deal was called off." After finishing saying this, he looked back and Myra was not in the store.


    He hastily said, <i>"Ummm I am busy. See you at home"</i> and without waiting for Brave’s reply disconnected the call.


    With rushed steps, ric looked all around him but Myra was nowhere to be found. He got anxious as he called,<i> ’Alex, trace her scent.’</i>


    Alex started following Myra’s scent and after searching for a few minutes, ric’s steps came to a halt.


    Myra was tying the shoce of a young boy, talking with him joyfully. The boy with one front teeth missing was smile and giggling at what Myra said to him. ric instantly knew that the boy was from his kind.


    He looked at Myra carefully who was making a knot, as she was crouched on one knee. Her face was free of any creases and frowns unlike how she always looked at him. Everytime they had a conversation, from the very beginning, they were always locking horns with each other.


    <i>Somewhat, ric heart itched at the sight as he strided towards them.</i>


    To Be Continued . . . . . . . .