Arden’s POV:
I noticed Muse slowly stirring awake and quickly ended the discussion with my assistant.
Muse slowly removed her head from my shoulder and stretched.
I smiled at her.
“You’re finally awake” I said to her softly.
She froze in shock, like she wasn’t expecting anyone.
“I’m sorry, did I waste your time?” she said guiltily.
“Of course not, you woke up just in time” I assured.
Muse nodded hesitantly, like she didn’t believe me.
“Let’s go in” I said to her and quickly opened the door.
I took out her wheelchair from the car’s boot and quickly brought it to her side.
I opened the door and slowly helped her unto the wheelchair.
Muse smiled at me in gratitude and I smiled back.
My assistant helped to pack our things from the hospital and we all slowly walked to my home.
As soon as we got to the door, I registered Muse’s fingerprint on the door.
“This way you can come in anytime ” I said to her with a smile.
Muse stared at the door in amazement.
I laughed a little at her expression.
She had this childlike quality that was quite refreshing.
I could literally show her new things all day just to see the expressions on her face.
We walked into the house and Muse suddenly gasped.
I quickly turned to her.
“Did something happen?” I asked worriedly.
“No . . . your house is beautiful ” She said softly as she slowly looked around .
That was the first time I was being complimented for my house.
It felt somewhat nice.
I smiled at her.
“Would you like a grand tour of the house?” I asked.
“Yes please ” she said in excitement.
I breathed in sharply.
She looked beautiful.
She was beautiful.
I just never noticed it.
.
. till now.
I quickly looked away and slowly drove her wheelchair.
I showed her every nook and cranny of my house and her excitement never diminished one bit.
After we were done, I took her back to the living room where my assistant was patiently waiting for me.
She had this serious look in her eyes.
Something urgent had come up.
“Do you want to look around by yourself?” I asked Muse softly.
“Can I?” she asked.
“Of course you can” I replied immediately.” This is the remote to your wheelchair, you can control it however you like” I said as I reached into my pockets and handed her the remote.
She took the remote and slowly got to know the buttons.
As soon as she was done, she smiled at me and left quickly.
I quickly called my house help Ms Irene to watch over her.
Ms Irene was a very warm and amiable person.
She had been my nanny since I was a child.
.
And now, she helped in taking care of my home.
Muse was in great hands and I was sure that she was going to treat her well.
“Speak ” I said to my assistant as soon as I was done.
“There’s someone in the office that’s causing quite a ruckus” She said calmly.
“And who might this person be?” I asked with an eyebrow raised.
“It’s Mr Moriarty ma’am ” she replied softly.
I sighed in frustration.
That misogynistic bastard.
“Prepare the car, we’re leaving in five minutes ” I said to her.
I quickly searched for Muse.
I found her in the small garden behind the house.
She looked so happy and content as she talked with Ms Irene about flowers.
As I got closer, I heard snippets of their conversation.
“I’ve always wanted to garden but I never really had the opportunity ” Muse said with a smile, though her eyes were sad.
I wondered why that was?.
I slowly made myself known .
Ms Irene stood up with a smile.
“Arden dear, Muse is such an obedient child ” Ms Irene said as she ruffled Muse’s hair.
Muse blushed as she arranged her hair.
“No Ms Irene, you’re just such an amazing person ” Muse said with a wide smile.
My heart tightened.
She had never smiled at me that much.
They liked each other.
That’s good.
But why was I feeling this way?”
“Well I hate to be ruin both your fun but I have to leave ” I said to them.
Muse’s smile fell a bit.
My heart ached.
This wasn’t my intention at all.
“Oh. . Will you be back early?” she asked softly.
“Yes, I think I will” I replied.
“Then I’ll wait for you “she answered.
Her smile returning.
I smiled in return.
“I’ll be sure to come back early ” I said and quickly left them both.
As I got into the car, I slowly massaged my temple.
“Let’s go ” I said .
My assistant nodded and quickly started the car.
I need to handle that bastard quickly so that I can go home.