Chapter 61: The Initial n
I was taken aback by her sudden confession. All this time, they were actually rtives? Initially, my
assumption was that Joday and Kiro shared a romantic past. Little did I know, their bond was tied by
blood.
"Promise me, Lyka, you won''t breathe a word of this to anyone, alright? Not even to Miss Linda, she
doesn’t know, too," she pleaded, her voice filled with an urgent plea. I nodded in agreement. It was
clear that this was not my ce to share.
"Why the silence, Lyka?" she asked, a tinge of concern in her voice.
"I''m just a bit surprised, to be honest. I had thought that there might have been something romantic
between you two in the past," I admitted, feeling my cheeks warm with shyness.
At that, she burst intoughter, a hearty, genuineughter that filled the air around us.
"What? Me and Kiro? That''s too absurd to even consider! Ew, no way! It''s incestuous, dear!
Incestuous!" She managed to maintain herughter even as she spoke. I berated myself internally
for jumping to conclusions. So, they were connected by blood all along. I see.
"But let''s clear the air, Lyka. That''s something I''d never even entertain! Let''s not even think about it,"
she insisted firmly.
I nodded, understanding her perspective. We reached an unspoken agreement, deciding to head to
the kitchen where Miss Linda awaited ourpany.
As we approached her, her expression disyed a mix of curiosity and concern.
I took a deep breath, my nervousness palpable. Joday noticed and gave me a gentle nudge,
encouraging me to step forward toward Miss Linda.
"So, Lyka, what''s the oue of the pregnancy test? Are you expecting?" Miss Linda''s question
hung in the air, waiting for my response.
Unable to find the right words, I simply nodded, confirming her inquiry with a subtle movement. In
response, Miss Linda brought her hands to her face, using them to conceal her amusement. Her
muffledughter escaped, as if she couldn''t contain her happiness.
"Really? That''s wonderful news! Oh my, Lyka, I''m absolutely thrilled for you!" she eximed,
genuine joy radiating from her.
"Count me in on the celebration too! I''m overjoyed for her!" Joday interjected, her voice infused with
genuine excitement.
I remembered her mentioning that she was looking forward to having a niece with me. Joday,
someone I never could have foreseen bing part of my life.
"We should definitely celebrate this! It''s an asion worth rejoicing—"
All of a sudden, Madam''s voice sliced through ourughter, causing us to jump slightly. The mood
shifted as we were reminded that our secret couldn''t be revealed to her.
I discreetly pinched both Miss Linda and Joday, a quick gesture meant to signal them not to spill the
beans.
We exchanged a brief nce, understanding the need to be cautious. Our secret was something we
wanted to keep safe, and this silentmunication was our way of ensuring we stayed on the
same page. The challenge was clear – we had to act natural while making sure our hidden truth
remained hidden, waiting for the right time toe out.
"H-hello, Madam!"
"Good morning, Madam!"
Madam gracefully seated herself on her customary spot on the sofa. "Is there a reason for
celebration? What''s going on?" Her confusion was evident.
"T-there''s nothing special, Madam. I just mentioned to them that today marks Dodong and Datdat''s
birthday..." I closed my eyes briefly, then reopened them. It was hard to believe I had resorted to
lying, and the lie seemed almost painfully transparent.
"And who might Dodong and Datdat be?" Her inquiry was punctuated by her discerning gaze, a
testament to her intelligence.
"They are my garden pets, Madam. I mean, they''re like my pet nts... Yeah, I call them ''pet nts''
because they feel like friends," I stammered, breaking the silence that had fallen. I could practically
feel my cheeks burning with embarrassment. I took a steadying breath, attempting to conceal my
awkwardness.
"nts as pets? Your nt buddies are quite something, Lyka," Madammented, a hint of a
smile ying on her lips. I returned the smile and let out a few light chuckles, aiming to make things
feel less tense.
"Yeah, Lyka is a unique pet mom, Madam. She has her own fun ways," Miss Linda added, her tone
light and easygoing. I wasn''t exactly sure if she was teasing orplimenting me, but I took it as a
friendly gesture to keep things positive.
"Alright then, Madam... we will get back to work," I chimed in, redirecting the conversation from the
''pet nts'' topic. The three of us headed to the kitchen, where we could continue our tasks without
any lingering awkwardness.
Yet, beneath myposed exterior, a flutter of nerves persisted. What if Madam were to find out
that I had lied to her and Miss Linda about Kiro not touching me during my first day working here?
The memory of that day yed back in my mind - the stolen nces, the racing heartbeat, the
quickened breath as I stepped into his room. I hadn''t expected Kiro''s touch to send such a jolt
through me. In a moment of embarrassment, I had fabricated the story that he hadn''t touched me at
all.
As I focused on my tasks in the kitchen, that lie loomed over me like a shadow. What if my
deception were to unravel? What if Madam discovered that my initial encounter with Kiro had left a
lasting impact on me, despite my attempts to downy it? The worry gnawed at me, adding an
unexpectedyer ofplexity to the day ahead.
"Phew! That was a close call!" Miss Linda eximed with a relieved expression.
"Wait, Lyka, why didn''t you tell Madam about your pregnancy? If Kiro is the father, then Madam
would be the grandmother..." Joday questioned a valid point that I had considered. However, I
wanted to surprise Madam in my own way. And I still don’t want to tell her. I had decided that I
wanted to share this news with Kiro first. After all, it was our journey together, and we should both
have the chance to tell Madam together.
"I n on telling her when I inform Kiro. It''s part of my surprise for his birthday tomorrow," I
exined, hoping they''d understand my reasoning.
"Oh, that''s right! Tomorrow is Kiro''s birthday. How do you n to break the news to them, Lyka? Do
you need some assistance?" Miss Linda offered, her willingness to help evident in her tone. Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.
"If you both are willing?" I inquired cautiously.
"Count me in, Lyka," Joday stated firmly, followed by Miss Linda''s agreement. Perfect! I now had a
nning team for Kiro''s uing birthday.
"Alright, here''s the n..."
"As morning arrives, I''ll be the one to deliver Kiro''s breakfast. The actual confession will happen in
the afternoon, so both of you need to be ready in the living room, where it will take ce. We''ll need
some festive decorations as a backdrop, along with a box filled with an array of vibrant colors..."
"As morninges, I''ll go to his room, as there''s something he''ll be unboxing with me—"
Before I could continue outlining my ns, Joday interjected with a smirk.
"Ah, this ''unboxing'' concept, Lyka. Are you nning to unbox his boxer shorts or something? But,
by all means, continue. It''s just a joke, okay? Joke. Joke. Joke," she teased herself,ughing at her
own jest.
Internally, I facepalmed at her quite cheesy humor. Argh, Joday.
"Alright, please continue," she yfullymanded, clearly entertained by the situation.
"Alright, our first step will be to open those rectangr boxes in his room, as he mentioned they
hold something special to him... The following hours will involve casual conversation with him, and
both of you will y your assigned roles."
"Of course, the day will be spent together, probably with a few subtle hints about my pregnancy.
When afternoon arrives, the surprise will unfold, leaving fate to decide the oue," I exined. I
wanted to keep things simple yet memorable, considering we were celebrating both Kiro''s birthday
and my pregnancy.
"Oh my gosh! It''s such a sweet and simple n, Lyka! I love it!" Lady Linda eximed, her eyes
lighting up with enthusiasm.
"Absolutely, Lyka! Just remember, I''ve got your back, alright?" Joday chimed in, offering her
support.
I nodded, touched by their encouragement and camaraderie.
"But, honestly, I''m still quite nervous about his reaction..." I confessed, my uncertainty showing.
Joday cut in reassuringly, "There you go again. You''ve got to trust the process, Lyka." I nodded at
her, pushing aside my lingering doubts.
I hoped fervently that tomorrow would turn out well. Additionally, I needed to gather the courage to
tell my parents, Dodong, and Datdat about my pregnancy. It was a daunting task, and I wished I
could convey the news without breaking down in tears.