Ethan’s POV It’s almost time for the family dinner and I still haven’t heard anything from Alexia. How long does it take for someone to get ready? I really don’t have the patience for this. The dinner is this usual family event we do every year and it’s a whole thing. It has been a family tradition for years and since Alexia is part of the family now, she has to come. My mother didn’t feel the same way about it though, she was so against alexia coming which was crazy because whether she likes her or not Alexia is still my wife. I don’t know why she despises her so much; it is honestly starting to get old. I am tired of the clash between my mum and her. Sometimes I wish I could just leave that house but I can’t. To make matters worse Lisa is going to be there, she has always attended and I don’t know how I feel with that girl being around me. she is crazy. I wait until my phone starts buzzing, I check the caller id and see its Alexia. “Are you done?” I ask not really caring for
Alexia’s POVSomeone calls Ethan’s name from behind which makes both of us turn. I see a beautiful brunette woman standing. Her outfit screams rich but she looks awfully familiar, I can’t shake the feeling that we have met before and it wasn’t a good meeting.“Melinda, we were just talking about you” Ethan’s mother speaks with a genuine smile plastered on her face. This is the first time I am seeing her look so happy it’s scary.They all keep talking and making excited gesticulations, my legs already start feeling tired and Ethan looks very uncomfortable. “let’s go sit in our section” Ethan's mother speaks again which makes me relieved. I thought I would pass out from all the standing.We walk to the section allotted to us and take our seats. The conversations carry on while Ethan and I both stay mute until Ethan’s mother says something which catches our attention.“You need to visit and stay over for a few days Melinda, it's been a long time since we last had some quality time toget
Ethan’s POV“That was unnecessary Melinda” I say to the woman I once considered my best female friend. Talking about best friends where the hell is Ryan? He was supposed to be here ages ago.“I was just asking a question” she feigns innocence. The way she is behaving repulses me, I seriously can't reconcile the sweet girl I grew up with, with this unfeeling and mean girl before me. Has she always been this way and was pretending to be nice, or did something terrible happen to her? I wondered I get up to go look for Alexia but my father speaks before I could even take a step “you are not going to cause a scene by following that girl” my mother and Margaret both smile at my father’s reaction“That girl is my wife” I correct him. it feels like everyone keeps forgetting except me.“Well let your wife go wherever she wants, she should be more respectful. We are hosting and you need to stay till the end. Don’t test me else you wont like the consequences” my father threatens. Sometimes I ju
Alexia’s POVI am seated with Ryan, Ethans best friend even though I am meant to be with Ethan. The way tables turned is weird. I didn’t think things would turn out this way but here we are. Soft classical music playing, people socializing and all that. This feels more like a party than a small dinner, everyone dressed in expensive clothing. I can’t help but be grateful to Ethan for insisting I got styled else I would have looked even more out of place than I feel which wouldn’t helpI decide to continue talking to Ryan since the awkward silence would do no good for anyone. “If Ethan is your friend, then why are you talking to me?” I ask confused why he is being so nice to me. I mean it feels like a conflict of interest“Well because from what you said he hasn’t been fair to you. I know my best friend so this is the best way to handle him but most importantly I have to admit I enjoy pissing him off” he chuckles. His dimples on full display.“don’t mind me asking this but do you know e
Alexia’s POVI hear loud banging which makes me wake up from my sleep. Who is banging on my door by this time? I get up to open the door just to see Ethan’s mother. Perfect, I’m waking up to her drama.“Good day ma'am do you need anything?” I greet her even though she looks anything but happy. Her face is still fully made up which is weird to see. Is she ever not dressed up?Without responding to my greeting, she went straight to verbally attack me “What was the meaning of that display at the dinner, do you want to embarrass this family?” she yells, I sigh, longing to having a break from all the drama.“I didn’t do anything wrong ma’am; I just couldn’t stay by our table because what your guest said hurt my feelings” I tell her calmly“You need to get this in your brain Alexia, no one cares about your feelings. What matters here is the family name which is why you need to stop acting like a spoilt brat and grow up” I stay mute not being able to find the right words that wouldn’t lead
Alexia’s POV“Well, we could also bring up you leaving said event with your very good friend Melinda” I retort“Nothing happened” he defends himself quickly. For an innocent person he does look a bit jumpy“I didn’t ask if anything happened because you are legally allowed to do whatever but I can say the same for myself. Nothing happened between me and your best friend” I assure him even though he doesn’t deserve it.“Good because that would be a very big conflict of interest” he says and I nod“You can leave now” I tell him and he nods. When will this awkward stage end? I am tired of doing this back and forth with Ethan every single bloody day. If I am not sorting a misunderstanding with Ethan then I am tolerating his mother or something. There is always one thing or the other. I just miss when things were normal. Speaking of normal, the twins will be graduating soon and then it will be their birthdays. I haven’t even thought of what to gift them.“Hey pretty lady” Bridget walks in a
ETHAN'S POVIt was already past 9:00pm when I finished perusing the report from the security and technical department about the Embezzlement allegations against Alexia. This is the second report they are sending to me and yet nothing new has unfolded. I sigh, feeling frustrated.I have always seen myself as someone who can unravel any complications and come to the bottom of it. However this Alexia’s is proving to be very difficult.On one hand I know within me, though I do not have any proof yet, that Alexia is not the person embezzling the company funds. Which is the reason why I need to catch the real culprit. In a few months from now, I will be taking over from my father as the new CEO, and I don't want to take over a company where there is a clever thief running free and framing others to cover up for their crime. I will get to the bottom of this no matter how tricky it may be, I silently vowed, not just because of the promise I made to Alexia's but to bring the person involved
Ethan's POVMy phone keeps ringing incessantly on the drive home. I wonder who will be calling so frequently at this time of the night. After the stunt Melinda pulled the other time, I doubt she would try this same thing again. But very few people have my number, so I am wondering who this caller could be. I searched for a space to park the car until I saw a relatively good place by the roadside. I parked the car and turned off the ignition. Picking up the phone, I accept the call as I see Ryan's name on the screen.“Hey, Ethan! Where are you, man?!” He yelled over the phone. I pulled the phone from my ears before he blew off my eardrums. I could hear loud noises in the background.“I'm on my way home Ryan” I replied without bothering to greet him. Let's just say I'm still a little peeved about how he spent more time with my wife at the party than I did with her, and I am her husband!“Get your ass over to Club 360 there is a bi..big…part…y going on here,” he said slurring“Ryan, are