Killing Me Softly's

6

For a while Lyra was silent sitting on the edge of the king-size bed because she had just woke up. He tidied his pajamas.

It was still 6am but Moies was no longer in the room, where did her husband go? Lyra stood up to wash her face.

It looks like some waiters are cleaning parts of the house, and some are making breakfast. Somehow he got to the kitchen this time.

"Madam, what's the need to go to the kitchen so early?"

He stood near the dining table.

"Where's Mister?" ask her while tapping the table.

The waiter replied, Ellie came and greeted me.

"Morning, Mistress. You have already left for Hotel Asri to play golf with the executives. Is there anything I can help you with?"

"Why do you know everything, while I am always confused ask about this it is.." Lyra intended to speak for herself so as to make them hesitate to answer.

Lyra took her breath, "Just now. Then prepare one more plate, I'll ask someone to accompany my breakfast"

"Good, Mistress. You can come back here at 7:30" Ellie said hesitantly. This time what else will his mistress do.

Then Lyra just nodded and went straight back to her room.

While Ellie helps arrange a flower vase at the table because there will be guests. But still he was worried who would come this time?

Ellie sees Mr. Johnson coming to the dining room.

"Good Morning, Mr. Johnson. Turns out the guest of the Madam is you, please sit down"

"Thank You"

Not long after Lyra got off and they had breakfast together.

There was no conversation until breakfast was over.

"I have prepared the Madam's request" Mr Johnson said.

Lyra smiled as she rubbed her mouth using a square cloth.

"really? when I'm done, meet me in the reading room. Ellie brought tea there.." she stood up and left first.

"This is the file you requested"

The file is a breakdown of monthly expenses for the salary of employees at home. His eyes did not move again many times reading the passage.

"It looks like Ellie's very special, look at Mr. Johnson. I think his salary exceeds that of a doctor. Does this make sense?"

Mr. Johnson's change of expression is obvious. He tried to calm down.

"As you know, Ellie's been working very long with this family. Salary has also been through several increases…"

Not yet Johnson continued, Lyra had already cut it.

"You've been with Moeis a lot longer. But only 5 percent of your salary is different, how do you explain it?"

"Miss, it's because I don't deserve a significant increase anymore because my work performance has also decreased because of age. Unlike Ellie, she is very persistent and loyal, she is not only a butler, you could say she is one of her right-handers Master"

Lyra tried to digest Mr. Johnson many times, but he still disagreed. There is still a sense of suspicion even the feeling of not accepting if Ellie is really special for Moeis.

Mr. Johnson reassured Lyra again, "Mrs don't have to worry, I'm sure you've considered it fairly. We are all the same, just a worker. And Ellie, she sacrificed her youth in this house. It's not easy to get someone like him, so you don't have to worry or be suspicious"

Lyra took her breath.

"Please don't misunderstand me. I don't hate you, Ellie, or any other worker. But there are things that sometimes I can only feel for myself. There is a feeling that haunts me. Sometimes it can kill me too. I'm not sure if you understand, but just interpret my exaggerated attitude as a natural attitude for a Mrs Meyers. Please understand me…"

After she finished speaking, Lyra tried to smile and bow to Mr. Johnson. Then he came out of the room.

While Mr. Johnson walked out feeling unwell, he tried to contact Moeis.

"Good day, sir"

…..

"I don't think we need to worry too much about Madam. His cursing attitude did not lead to that at all. All I see is, Madam is worried that Ellie is your special person. Please just convince the madam of that.."

……

"Good, Master"

After meeting with Johnson, Lyra did not have any activities. Instead, walk to another room to pick up a family genealogy book. All day he just spent there, even lunch he did in the room.

Sometimes he can also think, what is he doing is excessive? But I don't think so, considering he's his wife. Moreover, dare to think maybe someday his relationship with Moeis can improve. And, being able to have a marriage like what he had dreamed of.

After nightfall, Lyra just took the time to take a bath.

His body feels very fresh now. He sat by the window in his pajamas with a glass of wine.

"Should I call my friends in school? … It might be fun while facing this situation I can also go to the mall, have dinner, walk in the park or even come to the club" he said with a smile.

tokk tok….

Lyra heard a knock on her bedroom door, there was no way Moeis could.

"Mistress, Ellie asked me to deliver a message from you. You can't go home because there's a flight to Switzerland tonight for a business trip.."

"How many days?"

The waiter looked awkwardly into Lyra's eyes.

"... mm. 3 days, Mistress. Mr. leave this for you, also offer tickets to travel abroad. Just give us your destination, ma'am"

"All right"

Lyra went into her room and opened the gold colored box.

"Heels?... " Lyra smiled. He thought, Can't Moeis give with his own hands. He sent a message of gratitude to Moeis.

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Next morning.

Lyra came down for breakfast with a neat appearance. A white shirt with my shoulder-rolled sleeves, jeans and heels that Moeis gave me last night.

"Where's Ellie? call in.."

"Okay Madam" replied one of the maids.

Ellie came up with an ordinary appearance, not in formal uniform.

"What's wrong with your appearance?" ask Lyra.

"Sorry Madam, I was just about to go out to visit my family while you were abroad." replied Ellie worriedly.

"Just whatever. Please book me a flight ticket to Germany as soon as possible. I'm leaving for the airport in 30 minutes"

Ellie was a little overwhelmed by Lyra's sudden request. Not to mention he also had to go to Batam immediately.

"Good, Madam"

After hearing Ellie's reply, Lyra was finished and headed straight for the car. While he only brought a medium suitcase to carry some goods. For some reason he suddenly remembered Abe, how long he had ignored him.

On his way while communicating with Abe.

After arriving at the airport, the driver tells Ellie that she has a ticket and Lyra can go straight inside.

"And, Mistress. Ellie had booked a hotel room near where you used to live, and also rented a car with the driver"

Lyra prepares to enter, "Cancel the hotel, the driver, and the car. I don't need her"

The driver was nervous, "But Madam... How do you live there?"

"Don't worry about me. And thank you for bringing me here"

Of course the driver was worried and immediately told Ellie.

On the other hand before leaving for Batam, Ellie met Johnson first. There are a lot of things he has to make sure that everything goes as it should.

A car parked near an artificial lake.

"How can you face the madam in that house? Is everything okay?" ask Johnson.

Ellie breathed heavily.

"If I can give up, I will survive. We used to be too relaxed when Madam was in Germany, and now is the real reality. At first I underestimated Madam, but she wasn't that easy. I know he suspects us even more than we think now. And at home I tried my best to be professional despite the pressure. It's okay.."

Johnson felt the burden, and he felt sorry for the tired expression Ellie showed.

Lyra is not evil, but it is quite dangerous.

"Hold on. 2 more years I will retire, by then maybe things have improved"

"But you know for yourself how I run like a loyal dog when they need it. Including Mister, now even I am not allowed to go into his room to just pick up dirty clothes. Master can't defend me anymore.."

"I'll think of a variety of ways. So, if there's anything call me right away"

The meeting is over. Ellie's leaving for the airport.

---

After a long time on the plane, Lyra finally reached the airport and was waiting for Abe to pick her up.

A white car approached where he was standing.

"Hey, Lyra"

"Pads.."

They hugged each other because they missed each other. But Lyra really only thinks Abe is a good friend.

The journey that was not felt, they arrived at Abe's Apartment.

"I miss this place, how could it not change in the slightest?" lyra said as she lay on Abe's bed.

Abe smiled, "Because I know you will miss this place, so I will not let it change in the slightest_. By the way how are you doing? everything ok?"

"Hhhfff…. There's been some trouble, but I'm getting used to it"

Abe smiled "Is that so? .. It seems exhausting. So how long are you gonna stay with me?"

"Till tomorrow afternoon. It will take time because of the distance, right? Anyway I also have to go home when my husband arrives" he said weakened.

Hearing the word 'husband' made Abe not comment any more. However, he still could not believe and accept if Lyra was really married.

"Go take a shower, we'll have dinner outside"

Lyra seemed happy to hear it, "Okay…"

---

On the other hand, Moeis was in Carrie Wu's luxurious house. Moeis is not currently in Switzerland for a business trip, but is in Singapore to visit Carrie.

Carrie just finished making pasta for Moeis. He continued to smile seeing Meois from a distance looking at him while leaning on the sofa.

He brought 2 plates of pasta.

"Don't look at me like that, what if the pasta is not good" he said with a laugh.

"I keep eating." answered Moeis with a smile that almost never looks at home. It's like a different Moeis.

They began to eat the pasta while chatting, Moeis occasionally feeding Carrie.

"Make sure one day you return to a career, they can't lose an actress like you. And now you have to hide from the media. It's all my fault.."

Carrie rubbed Moeis' back.

"You know what it's like to be desperate? I almost lost you my life but you …"

"I won't let it. Either way we have to face this together.. I've been trying to talk to Daniel, but he won't linger looking at my face." he smiled.

Moeis and Danel's friendship has no meaning, and now they are away from each other but still both take care of Carrie.

"Daniel visited me on the sidelines of his busy life. So you don't have to worry"

Moeis seems frustrated, "I'm sorry, because she can only visit you whenever possible. You know now that Lyra's back and living in my house, she's very grumpy and elusive even by the servants. Lyra could've said something to my family, so things got harder.."

It is clear that Carrie is holding back her jealousy, since Lyra returned she felt Moeis more and more depressed day.

"As long as I rest as an actress, I will solve my problems. As long as it's you, everything will be fine"

Moeis hugged Carrie, "I love you so much"

"Me too"

Whether it is how heavy the burden that Moeis bears at this time, there are 2 women who each need it.

"Your phone is ringing." said Carrie breaking her daydream.

"Oh yeah.."

Just a misscall. And then a message Ellie sent.

*Sir, my subordinates found a photo that marked Madam on her social media account. It seems like the Madam is currently having dinner with a man. The madam also requested the cancellation of the hotel and the driver, it looks like they are staying together*

Moeis reads Ellie's message and notices the photo. He smiled, now he was with his girlfriend, and his wife was with another man. It felt fair, there was nothing to worry about anymore.

"What's wrong?" ask Carrie.

"It's nothing"

"Is your wife looking for you?"

"Not at all." she replied and immediately kissed Carrie.

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It's been 1 week since Lyra came home from Germany, but Moeis hasn't shown herself at home. All the servants and servants began to fret with Lyra's grumpy attitude.

But on the other hand, he is smiling and receiving messages from his friends. Exhausting, she must behave like a powerful mistress so as not to be humbled in her own home. Though it is not at all his nature, even though the emotions have settled too much in his eyes.

Lyra stood up hearing the knock on her bedroom door.

"What's up"

"Madam, this time you can't miss dinner. You could be angry with us…"

Lyra smiled in disbelief. Why should a man be angry if he does not eat or sleep? Ellie continues to convince herself that Moeis is too busy dealing with company problems so she has to spend the night in a nearby apartment.

"Miss.." Ellie nervously saw Lyra just staring at him without saying a word.

"Where?" ask Lyra.

"Mmh. I mean Mrs?.."

"Master's Apartment"

Seeing Ellie not answering, Lyra simply nodded then entered her room to change clothes. Ellie comes in to stop Lyra.

Lyra's gaze became even sharper, "You're very confident entering this room??"

"I'll make sure you come back tomorrow, ma'am. Please do nothing until then. You can't be like this.."

"Why can't I. You said you live in an apartment near the company? There are a dozen nearby. I'll find them myself, one by one"

Hearing Lyra's answer certainly made Ellie even more frustrated.

"Then if you go home, what can you do for him? is there anything you can do together? if there is nothing, then just let the Master finish his affairs.It is good if the Madam gives him his own space for the time being, so as not to always burden the Master. This is all I can do for you...!"

Either what kind of emotion or unconsciousness made Ellie say that and then lock Lyra in her room. He walked into his room with heavy breathing.

While Lyra was silent on the spot hearing Ellie's words that so pierced her heart. His eyes glazed over and began to lose their balance making you sit on the sofa.

Everything Ellie said was true, why would she trouble all the servants for a week just because Moeis didn't come home. He twisted his memories of why he was so claustrophobic and emotional when talking to them, as if he was so important to Moeis. If Moeis comes home, he'll only make her angry.

"I just want to be the right wife to be angry when her husband does not come home. But there is no reasonable enough reason to do so. What's wrong with me, realize Lyra!!..hrrrhghhh" he said with anger and tears overflowing.

Ellie's words were so sharp that it made Lyra confused and lost her mind. He threw all the stuff in the room to vent it. The longer, the more he realized how miserable everything he had experienced was. No one really appreciates her in this house, they just don't want to lose their job.

Lyra was crying nonstop to the point of missing her mother.

A waiter overhears Lyra's scream as she passes through the main room door. He immediately ran over to tell Ellie and the others.

"What should we do? I heard Madam crying even smashing the room stuff. Ellie, take care of the lady quickly." said the waiter hastily.

"really?"

"What's wrong with Madam?"

"I don't have the heart to look Madam in the eye every time"

Confused servants must do what.

Ellie rubbed her face in annoyance and snapped at the other waiter.

"What do you know about Mr and Madam?? Be quiet while I'm patient!!"

All the servants were shocked to see Ellie's anger.

Seriate...