"Joshua" Aletta whined turning to him. This was not their agreement. He was supposed to see her mom, say hello and be on his way home."Come sit" Eunice said leading him away from the passageway to the couch."Why are you sitting?" Aletta cried but they went on with their activities as if she was not speaking to them."So you are Delgado's son?" Eunice said with glee. "And my daughter's boyfriend?" she added."I am so lucky to have her in my life and also so delighted to meet you," Joshua said."I am delighted to meet you as well" Eunice replied."Here tea" Alethea said dropping a cup of tea on the table for him."Where have you been all day?" Eunice asked Alethea as she sat down."Not now Mom" Alethea replied through gritted teeth."What do you mean by not now?" Eunice asked. She wanted to know where her daughter had spent the entire day without letting her know."We have a guest now" Alethea continued with gritted teeth. "Now isn't the time to delve into my escapades" she added thro
Everyone turned to Aletta, she had been so quiet while they had been speaking."Are you not comfortable with them coming to my house?" Joshua asked his gaze on her as if he was trying to figure out what she was thinking."It's not that I am uncomfortable with the idea it's just that..." she trailed off looking down. If she said what her concern was it would be as if she was being paranoid for no reason."If you are not uncomfortable then why are having this discussion?" Alethea asked."Because although I am not uncomfortable I am still not comfortable with the idea" Aletta responded."What does that mean?" Alethea asked. She wondered how her sister's mind worked and why it was working that way. Why could she not say what she was feeling plainly so everyone around her could understand?"If we go there to have dinner it would look like we are having a meeting for families, like we want to get married" Aletta said."What? Why would it feel that way?" Joshua asked standing up from beside
Aletta had successfully found a way to get Joshua out of her house. She convinced him that he could stay over another night when her mom had left because it was embarrassing for her. He agreed because he thought it might be weird having her walk into them at night.Aletta silently walked into her room, she made her way to the bathroom to freshen up, she could not believe she was still in the black dress she had been wearing all night.She was grateful to her stars that she had avoided the heels and gone for flats. She had a short and quick shower before she slipped into bed. She sent a text to Joshua to confirm if he was at home already because she was worried about him driving around so late at night.She dropped her phone to the stand when he had sent a good night's text. At least he was okay so she did not feel bad about her letting him drive her all the way across town. "Aletta," Eunice said silently from beside her."Did I wake you?
Aletta woke up at the crack of dawn. She hated that her body alarm did not let her sleep through the day since it was Sunday. She tossed and turned in the bed as she waited to see if she would fall asleep."If you can't fall back asleep you should make use of the early morning" Eunice grumbled beside her pulling the covers over her head.She sat up in bed angrily, She decided to go for a run, she could not sleep so why did she have to lay in bed all morning? After the run, she would make a quick stop for groceries and then make breakfast.It was the least she could do since Alethea had been the one making breakfast for a while now. While she was grocery shopping she suddenly remembered that Joshua and Jeanne would be visiting them. She did not know what to do about it.Did she have to go out of her way to make a feast? Should she order something from the popular breakfast place? What if her cooking was not to their taste? These thoughts filled her
"I think you are trying so hard to impress him" Alethea said popping a grape in her mouth."I have told you not to eat that" Aletta said swatting the hands of her sister away from the bowl and taking out the bowl from where her hand could reach."When did we start having such fruits to accompany our breakfast?" Alethea asked pointing to the bowl of grapes and berries."Since today" Aletta replied turning to her pot of oats that was on the stovetop. "At least we are having a normal bowl of oats," Alethea said with a smile.The doorbell went off "They are here" Alethea said in a squeal standing up with so much excitement in her. She shook and walked to the door. She unlocked the door and pulled it open. "Hello," she said with a smile but it was quickly replaced with a frown. "What are you doing here?" she was pushing him out and closing the door behind her. She heard Aletta's voice saying something but the fury in her mind did no
"This was so lovely, did you cook this yourself?" Jeanne said turning to Aletta."I had a little help from my sister" Aletta responded feeling so filled. She did not think she had ever had such a hearty meal in such a long time."You are a good sister unlike some other people" Joshua said commending Alethea while throwing shade at Jeanne."And you are a good person unlike others" Jeanne said countering him almost immediately."I am very flattered to be complimented by both of you" Alethea said causing the table to erupt in a laugh."Where is your mom?" Joshua asked his eyes scanning the room.When they had come they had expected to meet her but she was nowhere to be found and did not come out for breakfast also."She said she had an important breakfast with friends" Alethea responded standing up to clear the table. If she was to be honest she was glad her mom was not there or else she might have had to walk on eggshells
"Why don't you say what is on your mind?" Joshua said shaking Aletta back to reality."What?" she shuddered as she squeezed the cards in her hands."I am sure the cards would tell a story of how the mighty and fierce Aletta Brunswick gave them a new shape" Alethea said making Aletta release the cards in her hand."You have been so distracted all through the game what is wrong?" Jeanne asked before Joshua could ask.After Joshua and Jeanne had successfully washed the dishes they decided to play a card game but Aletta kept spacing out every chance she got."Nothing" she said pretending like she was not distracted. "Am I next?" "If your mind was here you wouldn't ask that question" Alethea said putting down her cards on her lap and then clapping her hand. "You have been fine all morning so what's suddenly wrong?" Alethea asked."Nothing is wrong" Aletta jumped to defend herself."Strong denial is approval, guess w
"Are you going to be staying for lunch?" Alethea asked as she glanced at the time.It was way past lunch time and they were yet to go. It seemed like they were having such a fun time that they had not made a move to leave."We can stay for lunch right?" Jeanne asked turning to face her brother."That would be a nice idea," Joshua said with a shrug. They did not have anything to do anyway so spending the entire day there was not a bad idea.Although three of them were on board with the idea their eyes immediately landed on Aletta as if they were seeking her permission about the matter. She shifted uncomfortably in the chair as her eyes darted to each of them."What?" she murmured in a questioning manner."Is it okay if they stay for lunch?" Alethea voiced the opinion of the whole group."Why not? it's not a bad idea" Aletta responded."Wonderful then," Alethea said clasping her hand together."Aren't you going to need some help?" Jeanne asked ready to jump in the kitchen and give the l
Hello Guys this is the final chapter. I want to first appreciate everyone who has read this book, who had supported, commented, voted and called me order when I did not update for such a long time. Thank you so much for being such a support in these times. As this work comes to an end I hope you support me in upcoming works. This free Chapter is for you."Joshua we would be late" Aletta screamed from the bottom of the stairs. "Honey are we using our government names now?" Joshua screamed back at her. "Joshua you know I do not like being late for any of these events" Aletta screamed back at him. Altetta paced back and forth at the bottom of the stairs. "You know you should not be screaming while you are this pregnant"Joshua said as he came down the stairs with his daughter in his hands. "If you had come down earlier then I would have had no reason to scream that much" she retorted and he smiled. "It was my little pumpkin here who kept me waiting" Joshua replied as he got to stand b
"I am so happy for you, this is finally happening," Aletta said holding the arms of Jeanne excited."I am excited but also nervous very nervous does anyone have calming pills?" Jeanne said slipping her hands off Aletta's hand and feeling the sweat on her palm."Calm down, it's just you and Thiago, everyone else is just like a rock. I promise you once you get on that altar every of that nervousness would be gone" Aletta continued. "Thank you," Jeanne said sarcastically."Are you nervous because its mu brother? I can help you run away from this right now" Nichole suggested and Alethea rolled her eyes. "Are all sisters this way? This was the same advice you gave Aletta the other day" Alethea said and Jeanne shook her head. "How can I leave, I have been dreaming of this day" Jeanne replied. "Then calm down even though I don't know why you would dream of marrying my brother but we all choose our battles I guess" Nichole shrugged as she sat down."Nichole" Aletta chastised because she k
"You have to get to work" Aletta said rubbing the hand of Joshua gently. They had arrived back from their honeymoon over the weekend and this Monday morning was the first time Joshua was going back to work after the wedding."Can't I just lay down here with you all day?" he said taking out her hand and pulling her down to his level."You kept saying that and prolonged the honeymoon by two weeks,""Call me a criminal for wanting to spend time with my wife, I am getting the feeling that you do not want to spend any time with me" Joshua said opening one eye and giving her a judging look. "Joshua, you know that is not true, so get up now""You are no longer my assistant, you are supposed to be begging me to stay a bit more with you""What makes you think I don't want to do that?" Aletta asked taking his dishevelled morning hair back from his face."Because you keep urging me to get back to work so quickly, it's like you can't wait to get rid of me" Joshua took his head back to the pillow
"Mom don't cry again, you might get a serious headache at this rate," Aletta said rubbing the back of her mother while in a hug. The entire wedding was over already and the whole family was seeing the couple off as they were going directly to the airport for their honeymoon. "Come on, at this rate they might miss their flight" Leon said trying to pull Eunice off her daughter. She had been bawling the entire ceremony, if someone saw her they would think it was a sad occasion. "My daughter," Eunice said as she finally pulled away and took a step back. "I am so happy and so proud of you because you managed or find love for yourself even after everything" Eunice sniffled and smiled. "Thank you, Mom," Aletta said with a smile. "You better get going now" Jessica said stepping forward."We are on our way now" Joshua said pulling open the door and gesturing for Aletta to get in."Call us when you get there" Jessica called after the shut door."Do not call us" Xavier said as if he was giv
"I was always unsure about how I felt about you, You were always around me, taking care of me and I felt anxious whenever you were out of sight. A little secret that was the reason I always made you work overtime even when it was not necessary" Joshua said and there was a burst of small laughter across the room.They were both standing in from of the priest and altar but they had decided to take their custom written vows there. Joshua cleared his throat and looked up from his paper to stare at Aletta whose eyes never left his face. He flashed a small warm mile to her and she returned it."I never realized my feelings for you until you made that drunken confession that night that caused us to go into a relationship. I had always thought about marriage but for me, it was the only way for me to make children that would take over the company one day, being with you makes me so excited to think of waking up every morning with you by my side, I think of planting kisses on your lips and spend
"Are you feeling nervous?" Alethea asked Aletta who was sitting in the waiting room with her shaky hands. "Yes I am, who wouldn't be?" Aletta asked as she closed her eyes to steady her breath. "I mean you are very right, who would like to marry my annoying brother, as much as I would like to call you my sister in law I can help you escape if you wish to" Jeanne chimed in. "Thank you so much for the suggestion, I am nervous about this and not rethinking my decision. I can't wait to be married to him" Aletta said as her eyes shot open. "Ew" Jeanne said as she gaged. " What do you see in him?" she added as she picked at her nails. "Everything I want to see" Aletta added. "Jeanne stop trying to put ideas in her head" Jessica cautioned coming towards them. "What did I do?" Jeanne whined."I heard what you said" Jessica replied giving Jeanne a warning look. Jesica knew that her daughter was playing around but she did not want Aletta taking any of the words to heart. "I know I have s
"Mom's boyfriend would be here soon," Alethea said as she dropped the dish in her hand to the table. "I can not believe that I am being made to meet my mom's boyfriend at her age" "What I can not believe is that she can't order out but is making us to make food for him"Alethea whined as she moved back to the kitchen."What is even more crazy is that she is in a relationship again" Aletta exclaimed as she moved behind Alethea. "Don't get me wrong I guess I am glad she is finding love again" "Same here, if she is happy then there is no issue. Love is in the air" Aleteha added coming back to the table "So why don't you have anyone to share the love with?" Aletta asked. They were making the last trip from the kitchen to the table. "Says you? Who told you that I do not have someone to share this love with?" Alethea said dragging out her sentence and a weird smile climbing her face."Alethea you are hiding something from me" Aletta said going to clutch her sister's hand. "Spill now" sh
Aletta and Joshua tried to reach Anette and Richard but it was as if they had fallen off the radar. "At least we tried" Aletta said as she set down the phone to the table. "Happy now?" Joshua asked and she nodded. "I guess I have to get going now" she said taking up her phone from the table."Where to? You just got here" Joshua was sad because they had finalized her resignation and she had not been around him like he wanted her to be. He was happy regardless that she was doing what she loved. "I have to go finalize things with HR on hiring your new assistant and then I have to go shopping with your mom and sister" Aletta explained. "Can we at least have dinner together?" Joshua asked and started expressing shock when he saw the expression on her face. "We can not? I barely see you anymore these days" he whined like a child who was cheated of having any ice cream. "I am having dinner with my family, mom is introducing her boyfriend to us today and honestly, I love spending time wi
"Did you hear about Anette?" Aletta asked as she pushed the jar of pickles into the hands of Joshua. They had picked a date for the wedding and it was in three weeks. They were having one of the date nights where they stayed back home and cooked for each other. "What happened to her?" Joshua asked. Anette shook her head in bewilderment, how could this man be so oblivious to everything happening around him?"Have you seen her in a while?" Aletta asked. She wanted to know how much he did not know. "Well, since that day she came to our house, I did not think much of it when I did not see her again," Joshua said truthfully before taking off the lid of the jar. "But you know she called off her wedding and left the country so abruptly with Richard?" Aletta asked hoping that he at least knew about that fact. Yes, Anette did hurt them all but it would be too mean to not care about her when she had sincerely apologized."Maybe they did not want the wedding again?" Joshua asked shrugging. Al