She’s His Type

Miss Cooper wrung her hands. ‘So…the man’s really their father?’ Kira clenched her jaw. She nodded slightly. ‘He didn’t tell me he was picking up the kids today. Sorry for the misunderstanding.’ The teacher was immensely relieved. ‘Thank goodness. I thought…Anyway, good to know the kids are fine.’ Kira left the kindergarten and flagged down a taxi, which took her to the shopping mall. She saw Austyn and the kids in a Build-A-Bear shop. Kira stormed up to him. When he looked up, she slapped him hard across the face. The kids were shocked. Kira was red in the face with rage. Austyn was stunned as well. His eyes turned cold. Kira pointed a finger at his nose. ‘Why did you take my kids away without my permission?’ Austyn took a deep breath. His cheek stung from the impact. ‘I called you,’ he said slowly. ‘Didn’t you get the message?’ ‘Liar!’ Kira was furious. ‘I didn’t get your call!’ Austyn frowned. ‘Your colleague answered the phone. Didn’t he pass on the message to you?’ ‘What?’ ‘I call