Chapter - 17
Alex followed behind Margaret to her door. No one spoke a word all along. Margaret in the front would occasionally look back at Alex, thinking on how to bring forth the matters she needed to clarify. On the other hand, Alex looked everywhere except at Margaret. He wanted to turn around and run away as fast as he could.
When they reached her door, Alex finally spoke, "Well then, Good night Miss Cole," Alex greeted her and hurriedly turned around to leave.
But Margaret had it enough, and the dam of her patience finally collapsed. She could not take this game of silence anymore. She grabbed Alex by his arm, pulled him towards her and pinned him against her door. With her arms on either of his side, she even blocked his escape routes.
"Wha... What do you want? Why... ar... are you doing this?" With his back against the wall and nowhere to escape, Alex nervously asked. Being a movie buff, he
Chapter - 18In the morning, when Martha walked out of her room, there was no sign of Alex. At first, it was unusual, but she has grown accustomed to it for the last few days. She had gotten used to seeing Alex making breakfast the first thing on most of the mornings for the past one year. But after that day, she has realised that Alex was purposely avoiding her.The day after that awkward incident, when Martha did not find Alex up and cooking, the first thing she thought was that Alex might be having one of those nasty nightmares. Nervous and worried, she hurried to his room only to find no one there. She then went around the house to look for him, only to find no clue at all. This was odd. Even if Alex was going to go outside, he would have left a note to make sure they knew where he was and what he was up to.Clueless, she went into the kitchen to prepare breakfast. There she found a note stuck to the refrigerator.
Chapter - 19Parking the car, Alex soon joined Martha outside the mall. The mall was one of the largest in the city and was quite popular because of the number of residential areas close by.Walking inside the mall, the first thing Martha did was complain like a typical mother, "If you had a girlfriend, why would I be here? Ahh... I am not getting any younger, but I still have to help my son buy clothes".Everyone, from the employees to the customers, when heard Martha grumbling, was surprised.'So this handsome guy is still available, the almighty sure is kind,' that was the thought most of the girls had in their mind.'Woa... man. This chick's his mother? Bullshit... it must be a prank, no fucking way it's possible. At max, she is his older sister,' this was what the men thought. Being into a MILF was a right and duty of every boy out there, and if she was som
Chapter - 20 Monday, The most awaited day for Alex finally came. He got up earlier than usual, prepared breakfast, and by nine o'clock, the whole family was ready to leave for work together. After breakfast, when Alex and George were waiting for Martha to come, George dragged Alex to the sides. "Son, listen to me and listen very carefully". George said. Alex had never seen George talk to him with such seriousness. He nodded and forwarded his ear towards him, listening to him attentively. "Work hard". George said. "Yes, Dad," Alex nodded in affirmation. He was going to do that even if he did not say that. "But don't just focus on work". George continued, "I don't want you bringing work to this house. The moment you do it, I will throw you out of this house, no questions asked." George warned Alex. "Uhh..." Alex was left speechless. He looked at George with the strangest expression he could come up with. "Why are you looking at me like that?" George asked with his brows raised.
Chapter - 21When Alex joined Martha and George outside, they were already being accompanied by Margaret. 'Yet another coincidence?' Both Martha and Alex are beginning to doubt that. They have come across each other three times in the last three days, which, if they were to take into account their past interactions, was very unlikely to happen.'Was it a coincidence?' Certainly not. Margaret has been waiting for Alex to leave his house on her lawn. Margaret, who had a habit of generally lay back and rest through the day after spending most of her night out, for the last few days, has been cutting back on her sleep just to have a chance of conversation with Alex."Good morning, Alex," Margaret greeted him when Alex approached the three of them."Good morning, Miss Cole," Alex greeted back."So? Excited for the big day?" Margaret asked."A bit, more nervous, I
Chapter - 22After meeting Susan, Alex was waiting for the elevator when someone tapped on his shoulder from behind. When he turned around to look, he found a girl about the same age as him, smiling at him. With a round face and shoulder-length hair, the girl could be considered tall, as she was able to reach Alex's shoulder. Though she was not on par with Margaret, she was just a notch below, or maybe she was just not his type.Alex looked at her for a while, trying to guess if he knew her or he could have met her somewhere, but having no recollection of her, he could only apologise."Sorry, but do I know you?" Alex asked apologetically."Ehhh.
Chapter - 23Soon the week passed by, and it was Sunday today. What Alex expected from corporate life was far from what he got. His dream of climbing up the corporate ladder and standing above all was flushed down the drain in this last one week. Working in the company was more exhausting than he had thought, even more so when he was nothing more than an errand boy in the office.And the one who preyed on him the most was the evil Hazel and the sadistic Elaine. Both of them maybe had a grudge against him from his last birth, which they were avenging right now.Alex was made in charge of the snacks of all the ladies in the department. Even Amber was included. They made Amber his unofficial superior. Hazel and Elaine loved torturing him in the guise of work.Hazel once asked him for a coffee with a cube of sugar. That was fine, he was already running errands, and it was a part of it. Alex happily got h
Chapter - 24Soon Alex arrived at his destination, and Susan, dressed in a long skirt with a sling bag over her shoulder, was already there waiting for him. Alex stopped his bike in front of her."I guess I am late," Alex said, removing his helmet and checking his watch. There were still about five minutes before the meeting time."No, I am the one who arrived early," Susan said. Her heart started racing like crazy as soon as she saw Alex. Unlike women, where most of them after dolling up, look remarkable, men are usually the same. But once in a while, you come across a man who is a cut above the rest, and you can't find any imperfection in him. Alex was like in the eyes of women. His appearance was enough to attract them towards him, and those who get acquainted with him knew that he was sincere enough."So, have you thought of a place to dine?" Alex asked, looking around.Susan
Chapter - 25Stuffing themselves first with a delicious meal and then with dessert, Alex and Susan walked out of the restaurant. Against his casual nature, Alex was much more formal, and like a gentleman, he opened the door for her on their way out.Chatting with each other, forgetting about anyone else around them, they made their way towards Alex's bike. But while Susan was not paying attention, she bumped into someone."Oh, Fuck this shit," the man cried out. His gaudy looking suit was all wet, covered in beer which he had in his hand. The man was unnecessarily white, fat, but huge, had red hairs and a thick gold chain flaunting around his neck. And with the tattoo running from his cheek, to his neck and down to god knows where. Alex knew with a glance that the man was a thug, and they better not mess with him."I am so sorry," Susan apologised right away and reached to the man and started wiping