Eunice gasped as Mia brought out the Barbie toy, the next thing was the toy house and the little girl got so emotional that she broke down into tears and hugged Mia again. Mark just stayed from his seat and was watching the whole thing.
If his daughter wanted something, why did she not tell him directly than ask the nanny to.
“Thank you so much, Mia... I love you.” Eunice said amidst tears. Tyler who stood next to them, couldn't help but smile.
“You don't have to cry, okay?” Mia used her thumb to wipe the tears off Eunice's face. And urged her to smile as well.
The little girl has been traumatized by all that has happened but yet, one would barely see her cry. Not until Mia found her jotter and diary. It wasn't right to read it but, was tempted to.
Eunice deserved it.
“Dad, here is what Mia got for me. Isn't she beautiful?” Eunice showed off her toy like a 4year old child.
Unknown to everyone, she has always wanted to have it. Didn't know how to tell her dad so, she wrote it down in her 'want list'. When Mia was arranging the room, she saw it and didn't have cash at that moment to get it for the little girl then, so as Mark gave her the money, she got the price of it online and dropped the amount aside.
Mark only gave a fake smile and nodded. He doesn't know if Mia was doing this with a genuine heart.
He has experienced so much betrayal from people just because, he is a billionaire. Eunice can't have that.
Mia approached the staircase after Eunice left to her room, a hand gripped hers and she turned to see Mark. As soon as their eyes met, Mark let go of her hand and cleared his throat.
“Ahem... You know, you didn't really have to get her expensive things. Instead, you can ask for my card. ” He wanted to say something else. But, his tone changed. This girl was really doing something to him. He can't even imagine raising his voice at her the way he does with other young maids.
“I'm sorry. I didn't want to bother you.” Mia answered and lowered her head as Mark tried to look into her eyes.
There was an awkward silence between them not until Tyler talked from behind them.
“Mia, should i assist you with that?” And she nodded immediately.
Mia got to her room and bounced on the bed. How long was she going to keep hiding?
And she didn't know if it would be better to get lens. But that too will make him suspicious.
She kept thinking and thinking and, fell asleep without taking off her clothes or having her bath.
Eunice who wanted to thank Mia again, rushed up to her room and without knocking, pushed the door opened.
“Mi... ”
She shut her mouth on seeing Mia sleeping. Then, she tiptoed up to the bed. Took a blanket and covered Mia.
“Thank you. ” She whispered before leaving the room.
While Mark was on his way to his daughter's room, they bumped into each other.
“And where are you coming from young lady? ” Mark scanned her but she wasn't with anything. She only grinned back at him.
“I went to Mia's room.” She answered.
“We need to talk.” Mark uttered and began to walk away, Eunice following behind. Her heart beating furiously as she didn't know what she had done wrong.
Her dad wasn't smiling. The both walked in silence and as they say down on Eunice's bed, Mark diverted his gaze to the big Barbie toy and then, back at his daughter.
“You didn't tell me you wanted that.” Mark commented.
“I didn't tell her either.” Eunice said. She had a confuse expression, “Is there a problem? Did she steal from you?” She asked after studying her dad.
Mark smiled, “No, she didn't... I... ” He wanted to tell her that the money she used was what he gave her for herself but, it would make his daughter suspect, “I am not to comfortable.... You remember she is a stranger. Don't get too attached, okay? I don't want you getting hurt.” He leaned forward and kissed his daughter.
“Okay dad. ” Eunice nodded and laid on the bed.
“Good night baby girl.” Mark said as he got to the door.
“Love you dad.” Eunice said before closing her eyes.
Mark reached his room, immediately took out his phone and called Emmie first. It has been days and yet, no message from her concerning the divorce she asked for.
The call rang but no response. He dialed the third time when a man picked. Without being told, Mark knew it was the man his wife left him for.
He suddenly lost his voice to say a word as the man kept saying, 'hello'.
“You better forget about her man. She's my woman now.” the man finally said as if he was pretending all along not to know who called.
“You will regret this. ” Mark said before ending the call.
He then, dialed his secret agent's contact.
“Hello boss.” The voice answered as soon as the call was picked.
“Have you gotten a track of my wife and that man?” He asked and wondered why he referred to that cheat as his wife.
She already requested for divorce so, they were just at the edge of the marriage cliff.
“Yes sir... I tracked them up to Italy. But I don't know their exact location. You know, since he is into illegal business, he can't disclose his locations to avoid being followed by the police.” The investigator said and Mark rubbed his face with his palm before letting out a sigh.
“And the girl I asked you to research on her background?” Mark inquired.
“Yes. The girl, Mia, right? I am still on her case. With the details i have now, i don't see any criminal records or associations with any.” The investigator paused and papers can be heard in the background. He was searching for something, “From what I have here, I just need a little more details on her. Before the end of the month, I will get it all round up.” He assured Mark.
They agreed and Mark disclosed about his meeting abroad and asked the investigator to keep a close eyes around his home.
“Do not worry sir, I will assign someone to watch every outside movement.”
“Okay then.” Mark said gratefully.
His real aim now was to get the whole details about Mia. There was something about her that Interests him. After the agreements, Mark promised to send the investigator some payments before he hung up the call.