Chapter 5 Illusions

Lia Pov

"Don't be silly babe . Tyler's right . You guys need each other "

"You talk like it's simple "

I mimicked passing her a cup of hot tea.

"Yes it is . It's just for a year . And your daughter gets to leave again "

I wished for my daughter to keep living. But I was powerless .

Nothing was working.

Now some rich ass billionaire came to my aid offering me money for Kitty's treatment in exchange to be his wife .

"Lia Keller Niel aka wife to Tyler King. How does that sound ?"

It sounded good

"It's your chance babe to be the popular girl you've always wanted to be"

I rested my head against the wall in pain . Pain that I didn't know what to do .

Pain that I didn't know what to do .

Pain that I needed Tyler badly .

"It's really simple "

Lia come on _

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"Miss Keller " kitty's doctor called shutting kitty's hospital room door .

I stood up facing him , ready to hear him speak .

"The cancer is spreading if nothing happens I'm sorry your daughter gonna die "

"Ooh my God " I screamed getting up from the bathtub remembering doctor's Louis ' words . Gently I got up from the bathtub , making my way to my bed .

Flash back

"Start whenever you like dear"

Sophie said to me gently .

End of flashback

It's 7:36am and I was done dressing for work . Today I'm beginning work at Tyler's as his personal chef and today the plane was headed to Dubai . Luckily Tyler was gonna be on it .

"Baby I knew you'll come back " two bodies squeezing my slim and bony body .

"How's kitty ?"

Nuela asked, pulling out from the hug.

"Cancer still spreading"

Joy soon pulled out . They stared at me with pain . Sure they felt my pain .

We turned to Susanna whose heel was breathtaking.

Her perfume invaded our tight space.

It was woah "SEDUCTIVE" that's the name of the perfume she wore .

"Miss Sophie requested for you "

Sophie was asking for me . Damm ! I'm gonna have a lot of fun with Sophie.

I rolled my eyes , then waved joy and Nuela goodbye .

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Tyler pov

"Who invited you over today ?"

"I did "

Of course Sophie did . I massaged my forehead groaning bitterly .

"Relax big bro . I hired Lia here as your personal chef. You're gonna love her cooking "

I knew asking Sophie for help to find a new and good chef was going to be a disaster.

She always makes me regret asking her for help .

I'm never making that mistake again.

"Okay . I need an omelet and a cup of black coffee , no sugar . Bring it to my office. The plane leaving now "

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Lia Pov

The plane just took off . Sophie directed me to his kitchen before leaving earlier .

Woah!!! My dream kitchen . After a moment of admiring it I put on my fancy apron and entered action .

Boom I was done !!!

Please let this be satisfying

"I'm sorry " I yelled shutting his door "ouch " I flinged my hand in pain, pain caused by the hot coffee all thanks to Tyler King .

What did he think he was doing huh!!

Making out with some girl ...probably one of the passageners.

DAMN him and his crazy contract .

His so crazy

How could he do this ?

Why was I feeling this way ? Betrayed? Is it because I've accepted within myself to be his fake wife?

"Hey Lia ..... I didn't mean to "

I turned to see Tyler rush into the kitchen.

I wasn't ready to hear what he had to say .

"I saw you two kiss "

I yelled in my voice . His facial appearance changed . The way he looked at me changed.

Like he was sorry , more than sorry .

"You said to be your fake wife, is it this way ?huh?this way tell me ? Now I was all alone in my present situation. Tears cuddled down my cheeks. I couldn't believe I was crying cause I caught him earlier Making out with some girl way more prettier.

"Wait " he spoke then everywhere became as quiet as a graveyard . "That means you've accepted to be my wife ?"

"Yes"I shly spoke, resting my head against the wall as usual .

"I'm sorry ...I'll never do this again . No woman it's just us for 365 days "

He picked me up in bridal style.

Now I hated this.

What was he trying to do ?

"Are you ready to sign those papers ?"

Sure I was ready

"Let's do it "

Tyler's pov:

"Hey wifey "

I dipped my hands after opening the door to her room .

She slept peacefully and tiredly after our conversation last night .

Last night was the best night of my life . Can't believe we actually had all those talks about ourselves.

I got to know her and kitty so well . She has a very beautiful daughter and I'm gonna make sure she gets fair treatment.

"You've been lost for a while "

"Yes uhm , just thinking"

"Oo k"

Jesus, this girl looked beautiful in my t-shirt. God help me stop staring .

There's hell no way I'm letting her go for the world .

"Sir , breakfast"

"Being professional now "

I asked her a bad boy smile . She nodded, placing breakfast on the little dining table I had .

"Join me wifey ".

Lia Pov

I swallowed a hard lump after he pulled me to his lap.

God !! This isn't what I signed up for

"Open , darling ",

Now he's calling Me darling . I tried not to throw up as he fed me Breakfast.

He isn't as bad as I thought.

"When we get to dubai , I want you to go get shopping, get new things for yourself and for kitty "

He passed me his atm . The plane was going to land about an hour from now .

"5098 the pin . Have a nice day wifey I'll be in my study if you need anything"

What does he think he is , huh, some sort of Jesus .... he is making me feel like a gold digger.

'oh Lia , must you talk over everything?'

My inner mind asked my outer mind .She was quite right . I should enjoy this , now while it lasts .

"Hey Isa " I said after Isabelle answered my face time.

"Hey , how's everything?" I took a deep breath before giving her an honest reply.

"How's kitty ?"

Tyler pov

"How's kitty ?"

I heard her ask her friend . I was so close in turning her door knob open ...but I rather stay here, remain silent and listen .

"She managed to wake up this morning doctor Louis had given her some medicine to calm the fever " there was a pause made by her friend before speaking again ."it's your daughter's life at sake here Lia please do something"

"I'll never forgive myself if anything happens to my daughter"

I really needed to help her .

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Tyler pov

"Get me the hospital's name and the doctor incharge contact number. I need to speak to him "

"Yes sir "

I ended the call getting prepared to spend on the girl's treatment.

Lia knocked at the door . Her eyes were already puffy. "I'm fine " she faked a smile . Refusing to push the matter forward I cooled off.

The plane just landed so she needed permission to take her friends with her

BEEP BEEP

I received a message from Peter, my private investigator. Looking back at Lia, I gave her go ahead orders to take her friends with her.

"Bye "

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"2.3 million dollars for Kitty's treatment"

"Yes Mr King "

"Ok . Start the operation, let it be between us"

"Yes sir "

One last thing I also needed to have a word with Isabella. She needs to keep this a secret.

Isabella pov

Tyler had some good in him after all.

Tyler King xoxo my husband's buddy . Sure we weren't really on speaking terms since Roland left New York to South Africa on business.

Little did I have the idea he was Lia's boss

"Kitty , mommy's on her way ok..."

"Ok aunt Isa . Tell Mommy I'll be strong for her and she shouldn't worry , I'm not leaving her now "

Her words brought tears to our eyes as kitty spoke Tyler listened to her voice through voice timing .

"Yes bVg, you need to be strong for all of us "

"Thank you Uncle Tyler ," her doctor opened the door. "Everything is ready, " he announced.

"Tyler I'll phone you after the operation"

"I'll be waiting Isa "

*Call ended *

My baby girl could do it

I believe she can .

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Tyler's pov

I moved restlessly from one place to another, checking my phone for any new news about kitty ....

Still none .

"Tyler , are you sure you're ok"

"Oum....uh..yh, yh, I'm ok . Mean I'm fun "I faked a smile at her before a message from Isa saying kitty had just left the operating room .

"YES !!! YES !!! "

I screamed in our hotel room . I screamed in joy

Why ?

Because finally Lia wouldn't have to cry or worry about her daughter's condition.

She was alright now

Finally her problems were solved although new ones were gonna rise soon but for now

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This particular one is gone .

"We're leaving right away . I want this to be a surprise"

"I got him under control. Save flight back home "

"Sure , I'll thanks Isa "

"Welcome".

The call ended . Finally I could now rest . I entered Lia's room and met her crying.

Just the few days I've known her I've already hated seeing her cry .

"What's wrong ?" I asked, sitting beside her , her body facing the window looking through it .

She stared in that direction like she was reading something.

Something no one could see except her ....hmm I was interested

"I just miss my daughter"

I knew it , God I knew it was because of kitty she was always sulking .

"Hey , it's ok . I'm sure your baby is fighting for her life , for you . So don't you worry she's gonna be alright"

Lia Pov

He sounded so sure

He sounded like he had already taken care of everything

How sure was he that kitty will be alright. Lord please I need your help.