chapter 8
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Alex's Room
“Why can't I get her out of my head, I mean I've never been so affected by a woman before. Why is she so special?” Alex battles with his thoughts.
A knock on his door jolts him out of his reverie, wondering who that could be. He got out of his king-sized bed walking towards the door and opens it “ Mom, what are you doing here?” He asked a bit surprised.
“ So I can't come to your room anymore huh?” Mrs Jane asked as she walks in. Her eyes scanning the entire place and she smile. “This room has been kept clean for years” she said.
“ No mom, I'm just surprised that you are here. Yeah it's like I never left everything is still the same ”Alex replied a flicker of sadness in his eyes.
“ So I came here because I need to tell you something” she said a bit shakened, getting Alex's attention “ Your father's burial is tomorrow,we have made all the arrangements” she rushed her words.
“What? Why so fast? Why are you just telling me now mom?” His voice cracked, he could feel his heart beating faster than normal. And that's when he realized he still hasn't gotten over his dad.
His father played all his roles perfectly,he was his best friend and role model. “Am sorry son, I didn't want you to know because it would affect your health and we need to lay him to rest so that we can move on” his mother said patting his back.
Alex felt torn into pieces, he just stood trying to process everything and the only thing he could do was nod. Mrs Jane Jefferson understood her son needed space so she left the room.
Alex slowly moves to the bathroom to take a shower, he needed to be prepared for the next day mentally. After an hour, he comes out already on his black short and black singlet.
“Jace knew about the ceremony and didn't inform me” he mutters slightly annoyed. Jace and Alex have always been together, they share a special bond. They shared everything together and yet he kept such an important piece of information from him.
Getting on his bed, he said “My questions will be answered tomorrow.” and falls asleep mumbling the last part.
The following morning, came faster than expected as the entire mansion was buzzing with people making last minute preparations for the ceremony. Everyone busy with one thing or the other.
Alex grumbles from the loud noise outside his door,he wakes up from his slumber walking towards the window and sees the line of cars ready to leave to the morgue.
“Why aren't you dressed yet Xander ?” His sister Camile barges into the room and asked. Alex turns to her direction “ Don't you knock? And where are your manners?” Alex asked with raised eyebrows.
Camile scoffs “ Mom told me to come check if you are ready and this is my brother's room I don't need to knock” she smirks,her arms akimbo. Alex sigh shaking his head whilst taking in on her appearance, she's putting on all black with black shades.
“I will be down in a bit, you can leave” he said and left to the bathroom. Camile drops his clothes and leaves to inform her mom. Alex comes out after awhile with a towel wrapped around his waist and another on his hair.
His eyes darted to his bed. “ They even made a dress for me.” he said taking it out of the bag, he puts it on- A black transparent shirt with buttons and black pants paring it up with his shoes. He walks to his mini table.
Gels his black hair backwards with few strings falling on his face, he looks in the mirror and smirks. He knows the attention he brings both in men and women, he's undoubtedly hot and rich! And he knows it.
Alex grabs his phones and shade leaving his room.
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“ Wow sis you look radiant today,am not saying you look bad every other day but today seems different.No nightmares?” Kate asked. Debbie smiled “ Nope I slept like a baby, it's been so long that I slept so peaceful.” she replied feeling thrilled.
“Who knows maybe something else has kept your mind busy lately” Kate said with a sly smile, giving her sister a side look.
“ You always say silly things,what could possibly get my attention” Debbie said, realization hits her as she remembers Alex. He has been in her thoughts since yesterday.
Debbie clears her throat feeling restless on her seat “Just focus on finishing your food,we have a lot of places to get to. First stop is Dante's house” she said, diverting the topic so she doesn't seem suspicious.
Debbie knows her sister can be such an handful, she grasps things easily and she isn't ready to say anything to anybody about Alex just yet.
“ I'm done, we should get going sis” Kate said feeling excited. She will be seeing her elder brother today after so long. “I'm taking some paintings to drop at the store” Debbie said.
They took their bags and left the house. “Zara sent me his home address” Debbie said,scrolling through her phone as they entered a taxi.
“I just hope he's at home, I do see his pictures on i********: he has grown so muscular. You know I always get the feeling there's something else, that's keeping him away from us.Do you think he would be happy to see us?.” Kate asked, anxiety creeping in.
“You insisted we go see him, we'll find out when we get there okay? And am here for you.Your talks are making me sleepy” Debbie chuckles, looking at her sister with so much affection.
The drive finally came to a halt, they stepped out coming face to face with a building. “ Sis are you sure we are in the right place?” Kate whispers to Debbie as they walk towards it.
“Yes this is the address” Debbie replied, staring at the house in bewilderment. “The house is so big, what was I expecting. he's working for the Tyson's company and he just left us to suffer” Kate mutters feeling disappointment.
Debbie rings the bell and the door opens revealing Dante in his towel,water dripping from his hair. He seems to be expecting someone else as his countenance changes.
“What are you both doing here? Leave!” His voice, sounded staring coldly at his sisters.
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