Chapter 6 - Life Is Beautiful
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SYKE CAN’T HELP but feel sad upon hearing his son asking Wevz a while back about how it feels to have a mother. Even his daughter, evidently his children, were longing for motherly care.
He was about to check on them but he heard them talking with their visitor. That's why he stopped outside their room door. But he was able to open the door a little bit, then he saw how comfortable his children were lying on Wevz’ lap.
The three were all in their pajamas and there was something that touched his heart while staring at them. This is how exactly he pictures his wife with their kids if she is just alive right now.
Then he looks at Wevz, he can see how genuinely she cares for his children. Maybe it’s really true that she loves children, just like his late wife. He does not want to think about it, but he can’t help it. Time goes by and he is discovering more characteristics of Wevz which are the same as his late wife.
Maybe it was just a coincidence. They really look different. But he must admit that both of them have their own kind of beauty. That kind of beauty that looks more beautiful whenever you look at them closely and longer. The only physical traits that they have in common are the color of their eyes and their skin color. Light brown eyes which Thea inherited from his wife and fair skin both twins inherited. And there are times when their voices sound the same.
He took a deep breath and looked at Wevz once again. According to Gia, she’s looking for a job. And seeing how comfortable his kids are with her, he decided to talk to her tomorrow and he would be offering her a job.
On the other hand, maybe there’s an advantage to welcoming this woman into his house.
WEVZ DOES NOT have any idea why Syke wants to meet her in his office on the third floor of the mansion.
"Hi." She greeted him as she entered his office.
"Please be seated." He said formally and gestured his hand like he was telling her to be seated on the chair in front of him.
She noticed that he shaved. And that just made him more handsome and she couldn’t help but be more mesmerized by his looks.
“Do you have foreign blood?” She couldn’t help but ask.
She saw him, his eyebrows furrowed, but he did not answer her question. “It’s just yes or no, it’s not even hard to answer.” She said and frowned.
"I heard from Gia that you are looking for a job."
All of a sudden, she became alert because of what he said.
“Is there any vacant position in your company that I can fill in?” She asked, hoping that he would say yes. If he says yes, then she will not have any problem looking for a job already.
“None.” He said, making all her hopes die instantly.
“You like me, don’t you?” She asked him, which made his eyebrows furrow again. “ You like teasing me, I mean. You asked me if I was looking for a job, then when I asked you if there was a vacancy for me you said there was none. I hope you know. And it hurts, you know!”
“You are too loud.” He said and massaged his temple.
“Oh! Why? This is an office, right? Let’s go to the library if you want a quiet place.” She told him without any reservations.
“Are you sure that you are just a visitor here?”
“Hey! Don’t use that on me. All I know is that if you are right, then fight for it!” She said and showed her fist to him.
She didn't know why it seemed that he got amused all of a sudden. Was he frightened by her fist?
“Love…” He whispered, but enough to hear him.
Then she just realized that maybe this was his endearment to his late wife. Then suddenly sadness filled her. Didn't she hear that endearment as well when she met him at the airport?
"You missed her that much." She said a matter of factly.
"Yeah..." He answered absentmindedly while nodding and touching his wedding ring.
And it seems that after a few minutes, he got back to his senses. “What did you just say?” He asked.
“Yeah right. You are really not with yourself.” She said and smiled at him. But he just frowned.
If she had the chance to write a story about this man, she would entitle it ‘The Legend of A Man Without a Smile’. Maybe it will be really in demand in the market and for sure it will be a big hit! She giggled silently because of that thought.
“What’s funny?” He asked while his brows drew together.
"You Bugs Bunny." She answered, smiling.
“Are you making fun of me?” He asked seriously.
“Not really. I just want to make you laugh but it seems that my joke failed.” She told him and made a peace sign using her fingers.
"Anyway, I have a job to offer."
“Now you are the one making fun of me! You said a while back that you didn’t have a vacancy. Oh! You are confusing me! I don’t want to be here on Earth anymore!” She said while she twitched her mouth.
She saw Syke put his palm on his face. “Why, whenever I say a single word, you will say ten words or more?” He said, losing his patience.
“You know if you always want a quiet life, better you become a librarian!” She told him and did not even mind him when she saw him look at her dangerously. And then she sighed deeply. “Okay fine, what is this job you are talking about?”
“I don’t know why my kids like you -----”
“But of course! This beautiful face! What is it not to like?” She said proudly and even put one hand on her chin to give emphasis.
And then he saw him freeze. Did he remember his late wife again? Then he cleared his throat.
"You will be their private tutor," He said.
She was surprised by what he said. “For real?”
“Do I look like I'm kidding?”
“Nope, and I doubt it if you can even throw a joke. But I guess you have much more talent for making people feel bored. Maybe you should try it?” Once again she made a sign of peace when she saw him staring at her dangerously.
“You already know what your job description is, right?” He said with no emotion at all. “I will prepare your employment contract as soon as possible. By tomorrow you can read it and sign it already.”
"Wow! So formal," She commented.
“I just want everything to go smoothly,” He said.
“Just reduce my accommodation and food on my salary,” She suggested.
It’s not important anymore if he will give her a huge or small salary. The most important thing is she loves this work that he is offering her right now. She will be able to stay in this house without being a burden and she will earn money on her own this time.
"Don't worry, the offer is free accommodation and food, since you will be staying in. And you have to move to the guest room near their room."
Oh! How lucky she is! She nodded and she couldn’t hide the excitement on her face because she would be with the twins every day!
"Do you have any questions?"
"Yes."
"What is that?"
“Do you have foreign blood?”
She knew that she was not being tricked by her own eyes when she saw him almost smile, but controlled it quickly when he cleared his throat.
"Yes, half American, from my father." He said formally.
She smiled at him. “Okay then, I don’t have any more questions, boss chief!”
"Boss Chief?" He asked.
“Yes, you will be my boss and that’s how I’ll address you.”
"You can just call me Syke."
“Boss Chief is much better.” She insisted and she spoke right away when she saw that he was about to complain. “Or maybe you want Chief Grumpy?”
Again he looked at her dangerously. She just smiled at him.
"I will go now. Thank you for the job. I really need it now."
For the first time since she went inside his office, she saw his face softened.
Then she turned her back on him and went to the door. But just before she closed the door again she called his attention.
“Boss Chief.”
She smiled when she got his attention and his eyebrows furrowed.
“Life is beautiful, don’t hide your smiles. Don’t be selfish with your smiles.”
That’s all, and she closed the door of his office.
- Writer
