Chapter 3

Alexander breathed out in his car in the middle of road , he could remember how persuasive his grandfather was when he was talking about the arranged marriage, his grandfather means alot to him and he couldn't afford to make him uncomfortable.

His phone rang out disrupting the silence maintained in the car, he picked it up and checked who the caller id was. The person was someone he always go to whenever he needs a break from all the heavy loads his head carries to be less burdensome. He picked up and waited for her to speak .

Hello Xander, I just got to your house and saw a stranger who calls herself Ava, Linda voice sounded over the phone, her soft voice made him feel relaxed.

But did she just say she was at the house? He wasn't really against it but....

Why did you go to the house without informing me? and why didn't you go over to my place instead? Alexander inquired.

"What do you mean Xander? I was thinking to surprise you and didn't know you won't be around, and you rarely stay over at your place , Linda explained while sounding meek as if she has been wronged.

" Fine... I was wrong, but you know grandfather isn't feeling well this days and he might just behave cranky when he sees you, just wait , I will be there soon, Alexander coaxed her.

" Your grandfather clearly doesn't like me, I will wait for you then , don't stay long, Linda replied and he hung up.

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Ava looked at Linda as she got off the phone, why would you even think of visiting someone when you haven't informed the owner of the house? Linda looked over at her and told her Alexander was on his way.

Ava gave a scrutinized look at the relaxed Linda as she ordered the maid on the meal she wanted,she was making herself feel at home and she was intentionally behaving like the madam of the house.

Ava grew irritated and decided to stay till Alexander comes back , she couldn't leave the both of them alone knowing fully well what they could do when left alone, she was able to tolerate them from afar before but now knowing fully well she would be his wife soon, she won't stay still after all she doesn't have anything she was doing...

Shit! Her appointment at the hospital, she would have love to stay but then she couldn't, Ava walked out of the living room.

Just as Ava left the house, Alexander' s car drove into the house as he came down and made his way into the mansion.

Alexander expected to see Ava and Linda but then he could only see the relaxed Linda on the couch munching on her refreshments as she watched the Tv.

It seems Ava left already, this was why he had to hurry back because he doesn't want any issue to arise and disturb his grandfather who was clearly resting.

He looked around and walked fully inside towards Linda, Linda moved her eyes away from the Tv and when she saw him , she threw herself into his arms.

They both hugged and he had to break the embrace to sit on the couch while setting her on the couch too, he could see how happy she was to see him.

" How did your day go? Alexander asked as he broke the silence.

" it was fine , and I missed you all day, we didn't see for hours now, do you miss me?Linda complained while pouting.

" I do, I would have visited when I wrap things up at my side here but I have just been busy, but now you are here, Alexander coaxed her.

" Have you eaten? Linda asked while relaxing on his chest.

" Not really, are you hungry? Alexander inquired while stroking her hair.

" I am famished and I also want to spend time with you, let's go to your place......Linda hinted but was cut off when Granpa Pascal came to view in the living room.

" Granpa Pascal, how are you feeling? Xander told me how you are feeling and I wanted to check up on you when I came but the maids said you were resting" Linda soft tone said to him.

" I am fine, don't worry, Grandpa Pascal monotone voice sounded as he instructed the maid to get him coffee.

Granpa Pascal turned back to Alexander and said" I want us to talk about the arranged marriage, come join me in the room.

" Ok grandpa, Alexander replied as he watched the departing figure of his grandfather as he walked to his room.

Linda' s head banged as she heard the words of his grandfather, her eyes widen as she looked over at Alexander. Alexander stood up while avoiding her gaze and went to join his grandfather in his room.

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The maid walked into the room as Alexander collected the coffee from the maid and sent her away, he walked towards his grandfather on the bed and gave him the coffee.

" I will marry Ava as you said , you don't need to be on the issue and let it affects you Granpa, Alexander blunted.

" That's good....good , you did well Grandson , His grandfather said while acknowledging him.

" I will be staying over at my place , we can talk about how the preparation will go by tomorrow when I come over, just rest and don't worry yourself, Alexander explained to his grandfather.

He collected his cup of coffee and placed it on tray beside him , he turned and walked towards the door.

As he opened the door to walk out, his grandfather ' s words of appreciation rang out as he left him to rest.

Alexander walked back to the living room as he saw Linda seated while having a far away look , she was looking at the Tv but her mind was clearly far away from it.

Alexander called out to her and said" Linda , let's go over to my place as you suggested.

Linda looked over at him and her blank look made him know she was not really okay and he didn't know how to go about what it was.

They both walked out and the driver opened the door for them and they both slide into the backseat. The car zoomed out of the mansion.

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The gigantic black gate creeked opened as the car drove into Alexander 's place , they both stepped out as Alexander offered his hand to Linda.

Linda came out and walked ahead into the mansion, the outside was serene and beautiful, the interior deco was breathtaking as Linda stormed upstairs.

Alexander walked in a slow pace as he followed her lead, he walked into the bedroom and saw Linda seated on the bed , he walked towards her and held her hands.

Linda has been silent through out the ride to Alexander's place as she was just deep into her thoughts on what she heard over at his grandfather ' s mansion.

She didn't say anything nor made any attempt to talk to Alexander as she just maintained silence till they got here. And now Alexander was holding her hands and giving her the look of what was wrong.

She didn't know how to say it, because as she was about to form the words out , she got too emotional.

Her sobs followed as she cried her eyes out to the man before her , her shoulder racked as the turmoil in her heart broke free, her sobbing body shivered as she held her hands in a clenched fists .

Alexander moved her into his hands while patting her back and asking why she was crying, he didn't like it when she was sad at all. Her shivering frame enfolded into his as she cried out from her hearts, her eyes became puffy and red.

Alexander made to raise her face from his chest because she has her face plastered on his body and she had soaked his shirt but he didn't mind as he tried to make her look him in the eyes.

When he finally did, Linda looked into his eyes , they gaze burning into each other, Alexander's eyes a clear definition of concern and worry for her.

Linda' s eyes a clear definition of pain, confusion and sadness, she bore her eyes into his making what she felt in her heart known to him as she finally moved her lips and asked

" Xander are you getting married?"