Andrea left Jayden's room, to the sitting room. It was getting late, she knew, but she needed to clear her head. She could not sleep, and she had no idea where Jayden was.She sat there, lost in her thoughts, oblivious to the voice that kept calling her. She jolted back, as she felt a hand touch her shoulder. She clutched the thick lace that covered her body—chest region, and heaved a sigh."Uncle," she said, in a whispering tone.Her uncle, Mr. Fernando had been standing behind her, for a while, but she had not noticed his presence. He had even called her name, but she seemed so lost in thought. He knew that something was bothering, and suspected that it had something to do with Jayden.He sat beside her, and studied her facial expression. It seemed like she had been crying."What is wrong, Andrea?" He asked.She shook her head, "no…nothing, uncle.""So, why are you still up? It's getting late, already," he said, checking the time."Oh, I…I'm not sleepy. I just wanted to…to relax,
CHAPTER 69Andrea didn't go straight to the room. She hid in the corridor, that was used to go to the sitting room, or the guest room.She tiptoed, and leaned against the wall, eavesdropping on their conversation.She listened to every single thing they said.Was she really at fault? Was Jayden not just understanding her? It seemed like it was on her to settle their differences, as his father could not convince him at all.She didn't want to stress the old man, so she deemed it fit to do it all by herself, or she might just ask for one last help—Alex.She waited until Jayden left, and she was sure that he had gone, after hearing the door shut.She crept out of her hideout, and towards her uncle.He seemed lost in thought, so she gave him a light tap on the shoulder. It was her fault that he was that way. Had she known, she would have kicked against his offer to help out with her fight with Jayden."Oh! Andrea. I thought you were asleep, already," he said, a bit startled by her presen
"Hey, we didn't see you last night. Where were you?" Natalia asked Andrea, who was on her way to get water in the kitchen."Oh! Yeah, I…I came, but you were already sleeping. I had some work to finish, and it was already late, so I didn't want to disturb your beauty sleep," Andrea replied, putting on a smile on her face."You're right. I slept off, pretty early. Guess I was tired. Anyways, do you mind we go on a girls' date? I mean, the three of us," she asked. Thinking that she might refuse to tag along, she decided to convince her, "c'mon, it will be fun. You might even get to meet your soulmate," she said, wiggling her eyebrows, and smiling mischievously."Alright, alright! Fine, then. When are we going for the date?" She asked, surrending to her, because she knew she could not say no. She needed some time off, to relax, and enjoy."Seems like you are more excited than I am! How about today?" Natalia said, seeking her opinion."Today, it is.""Uh, what's happening today?" Natasha a
Alex was shocked. Her brother? Ben? The one, he had seen half naked, and had assumed to be his girlfriend's other man. He was not sure he was ready to face him. He was certain that Ben didn't like him, and does not want him for his sister."Why does he wanna see me?" He had asked her.She could feel his uneasiness. She felt the same way, too. Ben didn't seem to like Alex. They had just met for the first time, and there was a misunderstanding."Xander baby, calm down, okay? I really don't know why he wants to meet you, but I'm sure he has a good reason."Alex sighed. He remembered Ben's last words to him, before he left."Alright, Sonny. What time does he wanna see me?" He asked, climbing into the bed."Uh, in the morning? Yeah. Will you be available?" She responded."Yeah, sure. I'll go home, after meeting…him" "Relax, babe. Nothing will go wrong, okay?" She assured him."Okay, okay, I've heard you. You should go to bed, now. It's getting late, already," he said, pulling the duvet o
"What?" Sonia exclaimed, leaning forward."What do you mean?" Alex asked.Their faces wore a surprised look. What did he mean by it was all an act?"Calm down, you two. With the way you're staring at me, I might just drop dead," he said, feigning to be scared.He chuckled, and leaned against the soft sofa."Yes, it was all an act. How? Here is what happened. I was watching a movie, while Sonia was inside, when I heard the screeching sound of the car. I came to the window to check who it was, and I saw you. You were holding a flower, and another bag. I saw how happy you were, as you inhaled the flowers, and probably imagining how happy she would be.As you approached the house, I took off my shirt, and I was left with just my shorts. I kept a grumpy face, and pretended not to know that you are her boyfriend. I was expecting you to punch me, or maybe, start a fight. Worse still, hit her; but you did none of those.I clearly saw the pain in your eyes, how jealous you were. I followed Son
"What? What do you mean?" Alex asked, a little bit confused about what Jayden said."Andrea is my cousin.""No!" He slapped his head, "I mean, I'm happy Sir Peter found his family. I'm talking about Annabelle Morrison, your secretary and best friend," Alex said, still not understanding Jayden.Hearing Alex call her his best friend made his expression to darken, which did not go unnoticeable by Alex."You're so dumb! The secretary of Fernando's Int'l, Annabelle Morrison is the same as Andrea Peterson, my cousin. The two of them are one and the same, Alex!" He stressed, then continued, "and she is not my best friend!" His expression darkened even more."Wait, what?" Alex exclaimed.He was shocked. He looked like he needed clarification, so Jayden took it upon himself to clarify him."Why are you surprised? Is she not a woman? That gender doesn't surprise me, anymore. They are full of lies!" He spat."Jayden! C'mon, don't say that. You just haven't met the right person, yet," Alex said,
Natalia and her twin sister, Natasha had arrived at their house. As they were busy with the arrangements, Natasha suggested that they cancel their date, and fix it some other day."Hey, Nat. Why don't we fix our date, for another day? We have to unpack our stuff, and we might get exhausted before dusk," Natasha suggested."Yeah, you are right. I will call Andrea, now." She took her phone, and dialed Andrea's number."Hey, girl!" She said, "Just called to tell you that the date is cancelled, till next week," she continued, without wasting time.She heard Andrea exclaim, from her end."Chill, okay? It's nothing serious, we just might get exhausted, after unpacking. You know we just moved in to Texas, after spending some time in LA. I bet you are doing same. I heard you moved in to Uncle Peter's house," she said, almost rapping, as she rushed her words."Yeah, you are right. We just moved in, and I'm just entering my room. I have stuff to do, too. Maybe, we should fix the date, next week
She needed not to be told that she was in trouble. Even she, didn't understand what had happened—how she lost the document, and how it had gotten into their hands.As she heard him call her her name, she could feel the anger in his voice. Alex did not understand what really happened in there, but he was sure that Andrea had nothing to do with it."Yes?" She replied, nervously. They had already gotten to the car. Alex knew how hot tempered Jayden was, and losing something he worked hard for; he would not spare anyone involved."Hey, Jayden. Calm down, please. Let's just get to the office," Alex said, trying to talk son sense into his head.It seemed like he was not having it. He was hellbent on unleashing his other side."You don't want to embarrass yourself out here, and have the paparazzi sell you out to the media," he added. It was the only thing that made him stop. He inhaled deeply, and got into the car.Alex drove out of the building, in an average speed, which only made Jayden