Alexandra eventually bulged. After a few more words of persuasion she agreed to go along with Darius. It was the first time she had been to his place and when she stepped inside, she was surprised at how neatly kept and aromatic his place smelled.She wasn’t aware of just how many bedroom the house had, but the living room alone was spacious to contain up to ten people with enough space for them to effortlessly move around and not bump into one another.Alexandra allowed her eyes to roam the entire living space as Darius lead her further into the crowd. The atmosphere, unlike anything she had experienced during Lucien’s birthdays, felt warm and calm and along with the minimal birthday decorations and subtle music, the house had a welcoming aura.As soon as Quinn saw them both approaching, a smile grew on her lips and she rushed towards them with a drink held in her hand. “Alexa, I’m so glad you could make it.” She cheerfully said and leaned in for a friendly hug. Alexandra wholesomely
The small number of crowd went silent and Alexandra felt her heart stop a beat. She blinked her eyes dumbfounded at Darius, her brain still having it somewhat hard at registering what he had just said; meanwhile, Darius stared back at her with anticipating eyes.What was her answer going to be like? Was she perhaps going to flip the entire table and curse him out? Or would she simply take his words for joke?Well whatever her answer was going to be, Darius never got it that second.** ** ** **“Even I am not sure what was going through his head in that very moment.” Quinn uttered as she alongside Alexandra, gathered the entire drink bottle, waste and leftover foods and shoved them into a plastic bag.The whole birthday wish incident was still fresh in her head, as it was in Alexandra. She tried to avoid thinking of it but Quinn wasn’t helping so much as she mentioned the whole thing ten times in one minute.“Who thought him to be so wild?” She tutted and shook her head as she hoisted
It had happened with sudden speed even when things seemed slowed. Feeling Darius's lips against hers cleared up any sort of doubt she had felt days prior to their conversation. Her heart did a summersault as he pulled her closer and deepened the kiss and unlike the previous times, her heart landed steadily on its feet, making all sort of butterflies run amuck in her stomach.It was a new feeling to her, a good one might she note and one which she could easily get used to but denied herself that pleasure and pulled away the first chance she had."What are you doing?" She questioned in a quiet voice, her head in sine sort of mess from the kiss. Her brain was thinking one thing while her heart was choosing the other. It was the first time both organs were at odds."Alexandra..." Darius began, but she placed her index finger forward and stepped back."Don't." She weakly muttered. She could allow her heart get used to such a pleasurable feeling with all the chaos going on around her. It pl
Alexandra opened her eyes to an unfamiliar ceiling and surrounding. The bright light that streamed through the blinds caused her to close them back almost immediately.Where the hell was she? She thought with a groan and held her head as it pounded badly. She couldn’t remember much of last night except chatting with Darius, laughing along to several of his lame joke and then finally going inside to have a couple of birthday drinks with him.After a few glasses she had began explaining her life’s history to him, telling him the things she herself had promised never to spill and even going as far as to tell a dark tale about her failed marriage. It was clear to say that she had spilled her entire life in front of Darius over drinks and after that, she…Alexandra’s eyes flew open as a memory surfaced in her mind and she instantly glanced at her side. In the space beside her, Darius was quietly asleep with his half of face buried in his pillow. It took her a few seconds to realize that ju
“One more Drink.” Darius remembered Alexandra calling out after everyone else had left, Quinn being the last person after she had successfully cleaned up half of the house’s trash. Alexandra was staying back because she said she had wanted to rightfully celebrate his birthday.“It’s the least I can do after being totally oblivious to your feelings.” She had told him with a tight smile while they still stood on the balcony. Darius gave in almost immediately, but now was regretting it. He reached forward and snatched the glass of wine in her hand and gently placed it down on the table beside him.“No more alcohol.” He had sternly instructed but just as he was about to turn away, Alexandra reached for the drink and out of the blues, ended up falling into him.Darius had only realized how close she was when he felt her hot breath dancing on his lips and saw her face inching closer. He had been aware in that moment that it was under the influence of Alcohol that she was acting and when he
"Madam Rossi... she suddenly had a cardiac arrest."Although the nurse’s words had hit hard, it took Alexandra a few solid minutes to register and understand them. By this time, Alistair was already fighting his way towards Cory’s side, refusing to be away from his mother’s side at such a crucial moment.How could this be possible? Alexandra thought as she blankly stared at the scene unfolding before her. Everyone one was in a panicked state, some trying their best to hold Alistair back while the others tried to work whatever magic they could on Cory.She had been fine just a couple of moments ago, so how? Alexandra continued to question herself and at some point, her feet began to move forward. She found herself at the side of Doctor Andrew who was trying desperately to save Cory from death’s door. The sound of the hospital’s machines continued to sky rocket, grinding onto a higher pitch as the doctor’s tried their very best and Cory continued to slip out of their hold.“We need to m
“Have the autopsy report sent to me first thing when it’s available.” Alexandra said as she ended the conversation that had been going on between her and Doctor Andrew for nearly an hour.Alistair had been sent home with Michael as his escort and Cory’s body placed in the hospital mortuary until ready for her funeral which Alexandra had already began preparations. She wanted the beautiful woman to rest in peace as soon as possible.“The autopsy report?” Doctor Andrew asked with a creased brow. “What for, if I may ask?”“That’s for me to know and not you.” She dismissed his concern without so much as an effort. “Just do as I say and ask fewer questions if you still wish to retain your job.”Doctor Andrew instantly bowed his head in respect and apology at her words. “Yes. Forgive me… Chairwoman.” He knew he was threading on thin ice already. He had failed one task and failure for a second time surely meant game over for him.Alexandra stared at him blankly for a few minutes after his wo
“Alexa, take a look at these flowers. Beautiful aren’t they?” Cory called out as she stood in a meadow of flowers dressed in a gorgeous blue spring dress while Alexandra was on her knees a few feet away from her, plucking flowers and making a crown out of them.On hearing her name, the younger girl stood up, leaving what she was doing behind as she turned around to face her aunt who was smiling down at the flowers. She was instantly captivated by the beautiful purple flowers she sighted in her aunt’s grasp and rushed closer to get a better look.“Beautiful, isn’t it?” Cory asked once more and when Alexandra had eagerly nodded her head, she gave the bouquet to her. “Here, you can have it.”Alexandra grinned from ear to ear as she received the bouquet. Receiving gifts from her aunt had always been her favorite part of each and every of their vacation trips.“What type of flowers are these?” She asked while fixing her gaze on Cory who had already leaned down and plucked off a new bouquet