(Lexi’s POV)“Distressing…”I tapped my temple with the eraser and squinted my eyes, thinking of the word. I looked at the ceiling, biting the ferrule of the pencil as I thought. Sighing, I put the newspaper I was holding as I tried to write my answer in the white squares of the crossword puzzle. “P-I-T-I-F-U-L...”One corner of my mouth lifted, realizing my answer was wrong. “This is upsetting. L-E-X-I…Pitiful!” I sneered, clucking my tongue and shaking my head. “Starts with a P… eight letters.” My eyes squinted as I racked my brain for a possible answer. “Ends with C.”“Pathetic,” Finn answered, startling me.My eyes widened, sure that he was not in the office when I arrived, but I pressed my lips, deciding not to ask how he came in when I remembered his flat because instead of his usual business suit, he was wearing pajamas.My heart pounded in my chest, seeing him leaning on the doorframe, looking like a print model in a magazine.“Breakfast?” I asked, standing up but not waiting
(Lexi’s POV)I was not angry.I was furious.“Did you sleep with Frank?” I growled in a hushed tone and pursed my lips, stopping myself from screaming.She heaved a sigh. “Yes… but not the way you think, Lexi. Frank and I were tired, and you knew he just came from a business trip, and I had used all my energy on my interview. He brought a mat, and after kissing and touching -”“Touching?” I choked, my arm hugging my body. “You touched my boyfriend?” My nostrils flared in horror as I asked the question.“You can’t blame me,” she chuckled. “I have to pretend to be you and imagine myself liking him much.”“Lexa!” I growled. “I like Frank, okay? But I’m still in the process of the physical thing, okay?” I closed my eyes.“I’m sorry, okay? I forgot about that.” She sighed again. “I got carried away because he’s a good kisser.”“And what? The two of you can’t keep your hands in your pocket?” I hissed.She sighed. “Lexi, nothing happened if that’s what you’re thinking. I just fell asleep bes
(Lexi’s POV)My eyes flickered at the time on my wristwatch. It was after five, and Finn’s last meeting had ended only a few minutes ago. He was sitting at his table, signing the documents for his approval, and when he was done, he raised and waved it to me.I took it from him without saying anything and left his private office. Finn put a wall between us after our conversation at his flat, and he only talked to me whenever he would ask for files, details of his next meeting, and about the dinner later. We did not eat lunch together, and for the first time, it felt weird eating alone.Lexa was leaning on my table when I came out of Finn’s office. She raised her hand, wiggling her fingers to greet me.“Still mad at me?” She asked and pursed her lips.I shook my head and went to my seat to gather my things.“Lexi, please -”“Hey there, beautiful,” Finn greeted, cutting her. He opened his arms to her as the corners of his mouth lifted, the smile I had missed seeing the whole day.“Oh, hi
(Lexi’s POV)When I caught a glimpse of Finn, my heart went hysterical as I recalled the emotional fireworks we had early this morning in his flat. Suddenly, I became a coward, feeling that I could not do it and that something could go wrong seeing us together at the same place and time.I grabbed my sister’s arm, causing them to turn to me.“Can I have a word with my sister, Frank?” I asked, looking at him and then at Lexa.His eyebrows knitted for a brief second, but he nodded, kissing Lexa’s forehead before heading in Finn’s direction.Instead of asking me, she pursed her lips and chose to raise her eyebrows.“Are you throwing me in the fire pit again, Lexa?” I hushed angrily at her, having this poker face, not wanting to get their attention, but my grip told her what I truly felt. “I thought last time was the last.”She chuckled, glancing at our dates, now talking at the table. “What are you saying? The fact you’re wearing my clothes now, you just agreed we switched.” She scoffed
(Lexi’s POV)“Is that really necessary?” I asked and gazed at Finn. “Can we just enjoy our dinner?”“That’s why we’re here, Frank.” Finn smiled. “Let’s get used to it, seeing them with us. It’s like seeing my nieces all the time.”Frank laughed. “I know, but I don’t get jealous when I see you with the girls. Seeing you kissing Lexa… It’s just weird.”Finn nodded, agreeing with him. “Yeah, I understand,” he chuckled.At first, I pretended not to listen and enjoy finishing my meal, but as I swallowed the food, I tilted my head and smiled.“I hope you don’t get confused at work, baby. I don’t like to think you’re kissing my sister at work,” I smirked.“Of course not, baby,” he assured, glancing at me and then at Lexa. “She’s a dragon, always breathing fire.”Liar!I faked a smile. “Good!” My heart screamed in anger and pain, but I ignored everything.“Are you and Lexi okay? You seemed to be arguing back there a while ago?” Finn changed the topic and looked at Lexa as he picked up his gla
(Lexi’s POV)“Jolene.”I sandwiched the cell phone between my ear and shoulder when I put on the seatbelt while my eyes followed Finn as he sat in the driver’s seat. He glanced at me, raising his eyebrows, wondering who my caller was.“Lexi…” She cried, making my heart stop beating. “Aliyah… We brought Aliyah to the hospital-”The rage in my heart melted and was replaced with fear, alarmed when I saw Lexa and Frank coming out of the restaurant, also in a hurry to go to their car. I had to get out of the vehicle because Jolene just kept crying, and I had to know what had happened.Frank parked his car beside Finn’s, and when I got out, Lexa, knowing I panicked quickly when it concerned Aliyah, dashed to me and cupped my face.“Love, breathe,” she said.With wide eyes, I nodded, but my heart was not stopping pounding inside my chest. For a brief moment, we had forgotten our dates.“What happened?” Finn asked worriedly as he came out of his car.“They brought Aliyah to the hospital,” Fra
(Lexi’s POV)“Lexi!”Finn called again as he walked in my direction, but when he was already near me, he only kissed my cheek and continued to walk toward Lexa. “They’re asking you to sign this,” he said, giving her the folder.I breathed out in relief and continued to walk like it was nothing. Lexa and I needed to change our clothes and switch back before one of us made the mistake of claiming who was who. I walked to the cubicle and slightly opened the curtain to see Aliyah in bed sleeping.The small space was already crowded with two doctors inside, Frank and Jeannie.Jocelyn turned to me.“She’s now out of danger, but it would help if we would run some more tests to know what other food she’s allergic to.” Jocelyn must have felt my worry about staying longer. She held my hand. “We can do it this weekend. Just call me so I can schedule you with our specialist.”“Thank you, Jocelyn,” I mumbled, smiling meekly at her before walking closer to my sister.“Finn knew where to find me i
(Lexi’s POV)I leaned my back on the cold elevator wall while my eyes bored at the numbers in the control panel, wishing life was as easy as going up and down the lift. Sleep was unkind to me, not visiting me while I was in bed, so instead of waiting for it, even at midnight, I got up and left home.The security personnel was surprised to see an employee walking like a zombie, but the older man welcomed me with a gentle smile as soon as he recognized me. “You’re early today, Lexi,” he smiled, creasing his forehead.“Plenty of work,” I lied. I wish I could tell him I couldn’t sleep even if I wanted to. I knew Lexa woke up when I got up, but I was thankful she gave me the space by not talking or asking me where I was going.“We live to work, not work to live, Lexi,” Manny chuckled, shaking his head as he logged my name, the early bird for the day.“It’s still a debatable topic, Manny,” Laughing softly as I put on my ID card.As far as I remember, Lexa and I worked hard to live, making