Punishment

“It’s been three days. When will you all return home?” Leon asked his siblings.

Rhys answered, “I’m an intern. I work for her. How can I leave her?”

Callum replied, “I’m still convincing her to fund my projects. And we spent the evening planting new plants. She was so happy and relaxed. Isn’t that what matters the most?”

Coco added, “I’m the best friend! You may or may not be in her wedding, but I will be! So choose your battles wisely, brother.”

Abella gave her best puppy eyes. “Can I please stay since everyone is here?”

Leon sighed and sat on the couch. He couldn’t deal with his siblings. He felt like giving them all a piece of his mind, but what could he do? He was a sucker for the woman he loved, and these rascals had her wrapped around their fingers.

Abella heard the oven ding and ran to the kitchen. A few minutes later, she came back with a plate full of soft breads that looked more like fruit cakes.

Abella said excitedly, “Sia, I got you bread!”

Sia’s eyes brightened up. Oh god,