Alexia’s POV It's been a few days since the dinner with Ethan. He has been sweet and very thoughtful towards me. He now comes home after work except for the days where he needs to complete a project that is time bound and so decides to work through the night by staying back at the office. On those days he stays back he usually informs me before I leave or send me text informing me he would not be coming home. Though he hasn't brought me breakfast in bed since that morning, he most times leaves very early for work. He just wakes me up with a kiss on my forehead, tells me I'm beautiful or whatever compliment he chooses for that day, and then he is out. I would never admit it but I kind of miss him.I however feel like something is bothering him. He seems to always be deep in thought and sort of obsessed with work, since that dinner. If not that he still flirts with me every now and then I would have thought he was being distant because I still haven't given him a response to his propo
Alexia’s POV “Why didn't you tell me Kenneth is your Cousin?” I immediately asked Ethan as soon as he steps his foot into our room, having just come back from work. “Good evening to you too, wife” he greeted with sarcasm, before keeping his briefcase beside the bed and shifting to unbutton his suit jacket. “Oh don't give me that! Why didn't you mention Kenneth is your cousin?” I repeated. He arch an eyebrow at me. “You know Kenneth?” He asked still not answering my question. “I will answer your's when you answer mine” I retorted feeling annoyed. “Fair enough. I didn't tell you about Kenneth because it never came up in a conversation. I have several relatives, how would you expect me to start mentioning them one after the other? Besides he was at our wedding anyways” he explained. “Oh I see, I just thought you intentionally kept it from me, sorry!” “Why would I intentionally keep something as trifle as that from you. Kenneth is just one of my many cousins, so telling you abo
Alexia’s POV “You don't need to wait for me, Jeff, Ethan would take me home” I told Jeff immediately we arrived at the house before climbing out of the car. “Okay Alexia. Have fun at dinner!” He said “I intend to. Thank you so much, do well to extend my greetings to your family” I said shutting do door. “I will do that” he said with a smile before driving off. I'm glad Jeff and I are beginning to get along. I noticed he wasn't outrightly hostile to me when Ethan first made him start driving me, but he was a bit withdrawn and never spoke to me without me first speaking to him, and even when respond to me, his answers always feels forced. However we now get along very well and I now enjoy the comfortable atmosphere that now exists between us. I cover the short distance between the walkway, Jeff drop me and our house in a few minutes. I am about to raise my hand and knock on the door, when I noticed the door slightly ajar, which was weird. How could Aiden and Austin forget to lo
Alexia’s POV “I'm sorry you walked in on me in a compromised position” Aiden stated. Wait a moment. Did he just apologize for getting caught or for the act itself? I however refrained from commenting on that and allowed him to continue with his explanation uninterrupted.“Lara is my girlfriend and we have been dating for 3 months now” My eyes widened at that. Three months? That was way before Ethan and I got married. How come I never found out? Am I that oblivious to the things happening around me? I thought.…“Ummm I know it's wrong I kept it from you but we didn't think you would approve of it.” I don't need to ask who the ‘we’ are, knowing fully well that Austin has been in this. “... Lara and I were only fooling around, we have not even done the…the…. main act yet” he stuttered“By the main act, you mean you guys have not had sex yet, I presume” I started to be sure I was following his train of thought.“Yes,” he answered, not meeting my eyes. “I'm sorry for keeping this from yo
Alexia's POV I missed cooking with the guys. The atmosphere in the kitchen as we cooked was so relaxing and free. It brings back memories of how we used to do this often before I got married to Ethan. I thought with a sigh. With our combined efforts, Austin and I were done with the cooking in record time, while Aiden assisted with doing the dishes. The fun part of it was how I could freely speak about work and what I have been up to since the last time I came around, without fear of judgment. reminiscing on the old days and the easy banter between us. They shared certain funny experiences they've had since I left and find myself laughing harder than I have since getting married. I wish I could just move back in with my brothers, I miss the homely atmosphere, unlike the mansion, where there is luxury but the atmosphere feels cold and rigid. I'm not certain I have even heard laughter echoing off the walls of that mansion. I wonder how Ethan felt growing up in that house. I knew Eth
Ethan's POV I have to admit Alexia’s house is nothing like the mansion I grew up in. I thought as her brother led me to the dining room. The first thing I noticed is the size of their house. The entire apartment could fit into one of the halls at the mansion Mom seldom uses to entertain her bunch of gossiping friends whenever they visit.However whatever the apartment lacked I'm size, it more than made up for in warmth and coziness. The place smells so good and feels like a home, unlike the cold and sterile feel the mansion exudes. Now I understand why Alexia often feels uncomfortable at the mansion. If I grew up in a home like this filled with love and warmth, I probably would not also be confused with the mansion “Have a seat” one of Alexia's Brothers , the one who walked me in said, pointing to one of the seats in the dining room. I don't know if he is Aiden or Austin. Alexia’s brothers are identical twins. Outside, meeting them during the wedding and seeing them temporarily duri
Ethan's POV “This food is super delicious. It's one of the best I have eaten in a while and that's saying a lot, because I have eaten some really good food” I said to Alexia when I finally placed my spoon back on the silverware. I watched her blush scarlet from the compliment. “I can't take all the praise, Austin did most of the work” she said pointing to the brother that brought in the dishes earlier. Hmmm so he is Austin. If not for the different shirts they are both wearing there would have been no way to physically distinguish one of the twins from the other.“Oh wow! In that case, I have to admit you do an awesome job with this meal. I'm truly impressed. Thank you for the delicious meal, Austin, I enjoyed the meal ” I said, turning my gaze to Aiden with a look I hope he sees as sincere. “I wasn't trying to impress you” he answered grumpily, not taking his eyes from his plate. Alexia shoots me an apologetic look. I wave off her concern, quite confident I could handle two teenag
Alexia’s POV Believe me, I love my brothers very much, but sometimes, like now, I feel like strangling them, because what in the world did Austin mean by them waiting for the right time to tell me they already have two offers of admission.“What are the two schools that have sent you letters and what are they offering?” I enquired trying to rein in my temper.“Dartmouth College and Columbia Hills” Aiden responded. Dartmouth college, wow! They have one of the best Law colleges in the entire state. I was amazed that they both got offers from them. Those who usually get to attend that school are those whose parents are influential or those in prominent positions. The creme de la creme in the State.“That is absolutely beautiful!. Why aren't you guys excited?” I noticed their forlorn expression.“Yeah Dartmouth is amazing, Ryan and I graduated from there” Ethan interjected, thereby lending credence to my earlier assertion that only the rich attended that college, except for those who pri