Chapter 7

"What is the meaning of this?!" we were startled by a noise. When we opened our eyes, it was Dad and the wrath on his face was strongly visible. Chadrick didn't know what to do that he jumped out of bed and covered me with the duvet.

"Let me explain, Alex!" Chadrick panicked but the anger in Dad was beyond his limit. I tried to open my mouth but no words came out.

“Explain? You deceived me Chadrick!" he pointed his fingers. "You betrayed me!” dad panted as he shouted in front of Chadrick. “How could you? Is this what you call treatment for your sister? By f****** her? he was furious and too much to handle.

“Dad, please listen," I interjected fearfully. "Nothing happened between us!" I tried to explain. “Do you see yourself right now, Allessandra?" he frowned. I know I was only on my lingeries and Chadrick was topless. Whoever will see us will definitely think the same way as Dad. I couldn't blame him and it was all my fault.

"Tell me again that nothing happened!" he was enraged. "I’m not an idiot!” he insisted. The disappointment was evident in his eyes. It's his routine to read his newspaper in the living room every morning and I guess he discovered Chadrick's car outside and he wondered if he slept in the house. I regretted that we forgot to lock my door before we fell asleep last night as I know that Dad certainly will check on me.

With all the commotion, Mom and Andrew suddenly appeared at the door. Both of them were surprised by the situation. Mom was first to recover “Oh, help me, God” she muttered.

“Whoa! Really, Alle?” Andrew said suspiciously as he looked at me. My brother like Dad is really...something else. He thought I was at fault for what happened. Which is yeah, I guess so! Aarrghh!.

“Williams put on your clothes!" Dad exclaimed furiously. "I will talk to you at my study,” Dad gritted his teeth dangerously. He balled his fists as he left us in my room. He doesn’t call Chad with his surname before and it was the first time. It means we're doomed.

Chadrick picked up his shirt and excused himself to use the bathroom. Andrew moved back to his room whereas mom walked in front of me “Oh my darling, don’t worry everything will be alright”.

I didn't know what I did right to deserve such an understanding and comforting mom. I smiled at her and replied “Thanks Mom, you’re the best," I hugged her.  "I love you," I whispered.

"Put on your clothes," she whispered back. I nodded and walked through my closet to pull out a shirt. "Let's sneak at the study," she grinned. "Why?" I furrowed my brows. I didn't know what she was trying to do.

Mom pulled me outside of the study and we found out that the door wasn't fully closed. We stayed outside carefully not to make a noise.

“How could you Chadrick? What have you done?" Dad ranted and I could tell that he hasn't calmed down.

“Calm down Alex, we can talk about it slowly,” Chadrick answered. “How can I calm down with that?" Dad questioned like a mad man.

"You betrayed my trust in you,” It was evident in Dad's tone that anytime soon he'll explode. I'm certain that Chadrick was aware of that and he could handle the tension that may lead to much more problems. He didn't counter dad with the same level of madness, instead, he was acting normal because I know he's afraid that Dad will get a heart attack caused by the incident which involved him. That would be too much guilt for him to carry for the rest of his life.

“How could you do that to my princess?" Dad's voice broke and I felt guilty. "You said she’s like a sister to you!" he exclaimed in disgust. “You took advantage of her knowing that since she was a kid she likes you more than us," his tone was likely to be dangerous. "You stole her innocence, you screwed her!" he yelled. "This is not acceptable you should take responsibility for your actions!” that was it he got hysterical.

I could tell that Dad was clearly affected and devastated by what happened. I understood his actions because since I was a child he's really protective of me. 

“Okay Alex," Chadrick breathe out. "For you to calm down, I will take responsibility for what happened," he said firmly. He reasoned out that our families have strong ties and we're friends for a long time. He doesn't want to bring shame between our families and subordinates. He doesn't want us to be a laughingstock and the topic around the business.

He inhaled a deep breath "From now on I will take care of Allesandra,” and everything was a puzzle to me.

“If you take care of her does that mean you want her to move in with you?" Dad questioned and my heart pounded fast. The thought of me and Chadrick in one roof excites me. Mom besides me pinched my waist and that earned a pout from me. She was beaming like nuts and I could only roll my eyes at her. I'm afraid Dad will caught us eavesdropping and that will add to his dismay.

"And if that happens what would you do with your girlfriend? I thought you are planning to marry her?” Dad was making our situation clearer.

“About that, I will figure out what to do," Chadrick responded. He added that he will sort everything out between them and the business before telling the truth.

Dad agreed immediately and I know for him that would be good for me. I'm aware that he doesn't want anyone to take advantage of me. I'm his princess and I should be the priority.

There was silence and I could tell that Dad has calmed down. I guess their talk has ended but I wasn't sure if Chadrick is happy about his decision.