Ethan's POV “That was an awesome shot, man,” Nate said, slapping me on the back, as we headed to the bench to catch some much needed rest. Nathan and I have been friends since college. He has played basketball from state to national level. He only retired recently to start scouting and coaching upcoming basketball stars.“Thanks man! Kudos to the boys too.” It's been months since I last played the game, I still scored the winning goal. No basketball game can be won without the effort of the entire team and so I made sure the boys knew it was a communal success.“I miss you on the court, Ethan. You should be coming out more often” Nate commented immediately we sat our ass on the bench.“I miss playing basketball too. I have been choked up with work lately. Maybe after the company’s end of year party I would be more consistent in the game.” Pulling off my sweaty T-shirt and placing it on my sports bag before putting on the extra one I always keep in one of the lockers here.“Take it ea
Alexia POV It's been two weeks since my meeting with Lukas Rodriguez and it's been a week since my brothers resumed basketball. I owe Ethan my gratitude for it. How he was able to get my brothers to play basketball again,after just one conversation still surprises me. Something I have been trying to do all these years without much headway, he achieved it in less than an hour. I feel a bit envious.Apart from getting my brothers to join Nathan's boys, Ethan has been so sweet since we became serious with our relationship. He showers me with gift at every opportunity he has. Waking up to flowers is now a routine. I had to tell him to cut back on the flowers yesterday. The flowers are almost covering the entire room, if he doesn't stop, soon there will be no space in the room. The sex has been nothing short of explosive. Who knew being in a relationship with Ethan could be this amazing.“Where are you headed?” Ethan asked, distracting me from my personal epiphany.“Today is the boys fir
Alexia's POV “I missed you so much darling!” Ryan exclaimed excitedly, pulling me into a hug as soon as Ethan and I stepped into the VIP booth.“I can see that” I said with a laugh as I pulled away from his embrace. He is dressed in denim jeans and a black T-shirt unlike Ethan and I that are still on our work attire.“My friend over there...." he pointed at Ethan who is standing beside me and watching Ryan and I with a look of amusement. “...has been selfishly keeping you to himself.” He pouted, taking my left hand in his and escorting us to our seats on the first row. I guess being friends with the coach has some perks, I thought with a smile. Ethan doesn't even respond to Ryan's dig, he just rolled his eyes at him.“I don't think he was intentionally keeping me away, we've just been busy with work” I said in Ethan's defense.“You guys are late and I am sure your lateness has something to do with his addiction to work” Ryan snorted, still wearing that trouble making smile of his.“
Ethan's POV The game ended with Nathan's boys besting the other team 6:4. It was a good game and Aiden and Austin really outshined themselves. I still haven't been able to tell them apart from a distance. Maybe when they are closer I may be able to tell who is who.“I need to go see my brothers!” Before I could respond to that, she was already climbing down from the booth and running to the pitch. I shook my head at her in amusement as I followed after her at a much slower pace.“If you had two brothers who are obviously champions in basketball, you would also be excited to go see them,” Ryan, ever the nosy one, commented as he walked beside me.“Their mastery of the ball is really something to watch. They literally dominated the field and to think they haven't been playing for years and just within a week of resuming back, they are already being a terror to the other teams. I can't wait to see what sweet havoc they will wreck after three months of playing” I said with admiration.“L
Alexia's POV “Alexia! Dartmouth College sent another letter offering me a full scholarship!” Aiden shouted excitedly the minute I stepped through the door. In his excitement to break the news to me, he doesn't even notice Stacey walking in beside me, until Austin coughs and bumps him by his side. It was only then did he turn to acknowledge Stacey “Hey! Hi?” he said blushing. Stacey smiled at him “Hi! I don't know if Alexia has told you about me, but I am Stacey and I have been dying to meet you guys. It's a pleasure to finally get to see you. Now that we have that out of the way, which of you is Austin because I can't seem to tell you guys apart” she said in a rush.Austin arched an eyebrow at her inquisitiveness as he crossed his arm over his chest. “That will be me” “The one who wants to be a lawyer right? Alexia has told me so much about you. It would interest you to know I wanted to be an Attorney while growing up” Stacey said with a sigh “Oh so why didn't you end up becomin
Ethan's POV “Alexia please hurry up! We are going to be late!” I yelled as I stood beside my car impatiently waiting for Alexia to come out of the house “I just need a minute, I am almost done” she yelled back at me. That was the exact answer she gave 10 minutes ago. How long does it really take a woman to dress the fuck up. A glance at my wrist watch shows the time is 4:30pm and the Company’s end of the year party commencing at 5:00pm prompt, we barely have 30 minutes to get there. It's been two months since my father walked into my office to break the news that the CEO position wasn't going to automatically pass to me as I earlier thought, but that Kenneth was also being considered. Within these two months I have worked tirelessly, day and night to ensure I get all the projects I pitched for. Since I stopped sharing my main ideas with my project team, none of my ideas have fallen into the hands of our competition, consequently, I have had more contracts executed to my great reli
Alexia POVI can feel the intensity of Ethan's apprehension and fury from here like a tangible force. I really don't blame him for being furious. When I think of what Kenneth has done, only one word comes to mind “despicable”. As Ethan's father gives his final speech as the CEO, Ethan's appears aloof as he plastered a look of practiced indifference on his face. He would have fooled me into thinking he was alright, if not for his tightened fist and his stiff posture. A part of me wants to place a hand on him in comfort but I refrained from doing so as that may attract prying eyes and unwanted attention, so I turned away from him and fixed my gaze on his father. “...In the last couple of years, I have invested everything I had into building Blackwoods into the edifice it is right now, which is the reason I have strived in these past few months to ensure someone who is capable, a team oriented leader and one who would make necessary sacrifices take over the affairs of the company….” E
Ethan's POV I walk to the podium reeling from shock. I can't believe Dad still made me the CEO after all the hassle.“Dad!” I said with a voice filled with emotions as I covered the short distance between us. He immediately opened his hands wide for a hug, which in itself was a surprise. My father is not one to display affection freely in public.“I'm proud of you, son. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect son” Dad said as soon I stepped into his arms. This was the first time my father had commended me since I started working in the company. It's always been from one complaint to another about something he feels doesn't quite meet his expectations. The fact that he openly commended me in the presence of this multitude, I certainly won't forget this moment.“Thank you, Dad, this means a lot to me” He gives me a pat on the shoulder before pulling away. He handed the microphone to me before stepping down from the podium. I allowed the applause at his descent to subside before addres