New Life : A Second Chance

When they reached the school, Kyle got out of the car and followed Junior inside. Cars were not allowed into the school as a precautionary measure, so parents would park outside and walk their children in.

Suffice to say, he created quite the commotion. Junior was chattering away happily, holding on to Kyle's hand as they walked through the gates. Everyone assumed Kyle was the older brother since he looked so young.

That is, until Junior went and said loudly, "Uncle Uncle! Will you pick me up also? Please?"

Suddenly, a shrill voice was heard, "Why are you calling him uncle? He's big brother!!"

Kyle and Junior turned their heads, to see an indignant girl standing there, huffing, while leaning against the wall that separated the pre-school and primary school. 

"Dahlia?" Kyle called out, surprised. By the looks of it, she had run all the way from her class or something. She looked rather out of breath, and was taking the moment to catch her breath.

"Big Brother Kyle!!" Dahlia shouted, running over and hugging him immediately, "I haven't seen you for ages!! Why haven't you come to visit me?"

She pouted.

"I'm working now, Dahlia," Kyle said patiently, "You know that. So I'm very busy and can't come so often now."

Kyle also wanted to distance himself from Dahlia, lest she becomes another Samantha or worse, Sarah. He didn't think it was possible, but lately, he had become a bit paranoid. Perhaps it's because Sayuri was pregnant now, so he felt edgy all the time.

Dahlia glared at Junior, who was still holding onto Kyle's hand and was looking at her curiously, "Who is he?! Why are you taking him to school?!"

When she asked that, she hugged Kyle more, as if staking her claim.

"This is Junior," Kyle said, "Sayuri and I are taking care of him while his mother is in the hospital."

"Huh?" Dahlia was flabbergasted, her ears perking up on one word. Or rather, name. "Sayuri? Who is Sayuri?"

"Auntie Sayuri is Uncle Kyle's wife," Junior explained, his eyes wide and innocent.

For the sake of convenience, and to avoid confusion, Kyle and Sayuri had merely stated that they were a family. Although Kyle never referred to Sayuri as his wife, Junior assumed so since they lived together.

Neither Kyle nor Sayuri wanted to explain in further detail.

"Huh?" Dahlia blinked, "But but … I am supposed to be Big Brother's wife!!"

"You can't," Junior said resolutely, "Uncle loves Auntie very much."

Now it was Kyle's turn to blink. 

Did it appear so to him? Little kids truly were innocent angels and saw their normal interaction as something loving. Then again, Junior never did have a father-and-mother to make his judgment on, so he mistook their talk and banter as what a loving couple would do.

"Also, Auntie Ayu is going to have babies," Junior said smugly, "You can't break up their marriage. You'll be a home-wrecker!"

Dahlia's lips quivered.

Kyle placed his hand on top of Dahlia's head and said gently, but firmly to Junior, "You don't have to worry about that, champ. Dahlia is a nice person and has a big heart. She wouldn't do that. Right Dahlia?"

Dahlia looked at him, tears in her eyes, "Are you really with … with …. You're going to have babies?"

Kyle nodded.

"But … but …" 

Kyle bent down and looked at her in the eye, saying seriously, "Dahlia, I've only seen you as a younger sister. Nothing more, nothing less. Have I ever done anything to make you think otherwise?"

Dahlia pouted.

She thought hard.

Then reluctantly shook her head, her lips quivering and she was blinking rapidly.

Kyle gave out a breath of relief that he did not realise he was holding. If Dahlia became another Sarah, he would go berzerk. 

Seriously.

Sayuri was the only sane and normal woman he had hooked up with, and he was grateful that she was the mother of his children. 

The first bell rang then, indicating that the class was to begin in 5 minutes. Kyle looked at Dahlia worriedly, "Quick! You'll be late for class if you don't go now."

Dahlia wiped her eyes quickly, kissed Kyle suddenly on the cheek and ran off.

Stunned, Kyle could only watch her go and shook his head.

Luckily, he had Sayuri as a shield to settle the situation before it got worse. As he had been there while Dahlia grew up, he knew that she was a strong person. She was very kind and sweet, and though this would have shattered her little dream, she would recover.

"Come on, champ," Kyle said, "And yes, I can come and pick you up later. I can today as I don't have meetings, but it's not all the time that I will be able to when you ask, okay?"

Kyle didn't want Junior to get spoilt, so this was his other way of emphasizing the fact that while Junior can always ask and give his opinion, it didn't mean that he would always get his way.

Junior nodded, "Okay."

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A dignified, smartly dressed man walked through the doors of Smith Industries HQ. His slight stubble and gold-rimmed glasses added to the alure of the man, making the women who saw him, sigh.

Yet, at the same time, sigh in disappointment.

For the man that walked in was none other than Samuel Johnson, the CEO's most trusted PA. Right-hand man. 

Whenever Kyle and Sam walked together, the sight was dazzling. Both were good looking in their own way, though undeniably, Kyle was of the more 'dazzling' variety. Sam had lost his hot 'nerd' look.

He was now scorching hot. Fact that he's married and unattainable somehow made him even hotter. 

Some women are strange like that.

Before marriage, he was a boy. Now, a delicious man.

Sam didn't take heed of all the stares that he got, though he did wonder what had happened.