Ethan's POV I woke up this morning feeling relaxed. I had an amazing time last night. Dinner with Alexia was unlike any other I have ever had. Her positive energy is so contagious, that temporarily forgot about the outcome of my meeting with my Dad earlier, as regards the position of the CEO.She is real and genuine, with her there is no pretense, no ulterior motives. She sees me for me and not for the money nor fame that comes with being with a Blackwoods, unlike the ladies I was used to, who dated me not because they really wanted me, but because of what they wanted to gain. I never knew just sitting, talking and eating with someone who genuinely sees you could be so refreshing. We spoke late into the night and only retired to our room when our eyes became drowsy with sleep.I had intended for us to stay at the resort for a few hours this morning, not wanting to leave this atmosphere just yet, when I got an emergency call from the office to get to work immediately.I quickly apolo
Ethan's POV I sit in my office still trying to wrap my head around the news I just received. The project Team of Blackwoods company which comprises of Sharon, Mira and Grace the three Ladies who came along with Kenneth to my office, to break the news about the Glasgow project. They left my office a few minutes ago, leaving me with Kenneth. Although Kenneth is ordinarily with the IT department of Blackwoods, however because of his insight and expertise in researching lucrative areas for the company to invest in, I brought him into my special project Team. I turned to stare at my cousin, wondering why he is still here in my office, and whether my decision to bring him to my project Team was a good idea. “Ethan, I know this project meant a lot to you, and I understand your anger, I'm really sorry we lost the project” he said, sounding sincere. I couldn't care less about his apology. Apologies are not going to change the fact that I lost yet another project in the space of month. I h
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