Lexi's pov;
Max's birthday is tomorrow and I just finished knitting the jacket I want to give him as birthday gift. I made sure he didn't find out. I also made a pair of socks for Nelson.
We were now sitting on my bed. I was trying to make a gift box with cardboard. I already finished though, I just wanted to put some more designs and wrap it up.
" Nelson,do you think he's gonna like it?". I asked him smiling.
" I love it and I'm sure he'll love it too. We have similar taste".
" Thanks, that helped a lot cus I don't know what he likes".
" Mom, do you like Daddy?". He asked looking at me keenly.
I blushed. " No".
" But why do you blush when I say that. It means you like him ".
" Well, I don't know. How do you even know that?".
" I see people. Mom,if Dad were to ask you to marry him will you? I hate Mirabel and I want you to be my Mom instead".
" first of all, I don't know, I don't seem to understand myself this days. Secondly, I'm already your Mom and lastly, I don't want to hear you talk about Mirabel that way again. You have no reason to hate her". I said sternly.
" But, she insulted you".
" And I've forgiven her. You should too". I stroked his hair.
" Ok, Mom".
I finished up with the gift box and put Nelson to bed before going to bed myself.
I couldn't sleep early, I was thinking about Maxwell. ' I think I like him. I can't keep denying my feelings,can I? But he's betrothed.
Mirabel is so lucky to be able to stay with a man like him, sweet,kind, caring and has a killer look. I'm jealous of her'.
I shrugged it off and tried to sleep and after what seems like hours, I finally drifted off to Dreamland.
I woke up and checked the time.
' Oh my, it's 8:00 am already'.
I wanted to be the first person to wish him happy birthday.
I grabbed the gift box and rushed to Nelson's room to wake him up. We then went to Max's room together.
We didn't knock before entering so we had to see something we didn't bargain for. He was just stepping out of the bathroom with only a small towel wrapped around his waist. His hair was damp and water was trickling from his hair to his face and downward.
He looked like a demigod, really. So hot. My eyes instinctively traveled down his body and landed on his crotch. I could see it growing and forming a bulge in the small towel that barely covered his length.
I covered my eyes in shame as I dragged Nelson out with me, he was looking down before anyways.
My heart was racing a marathon and there were butterflies in my belly.
" Damn you". I said to no one in particular.
We waited for him outside the door. He soon came out now wearing shorts and t-shirt. His hair still damp and he looked smoking with his hands in his pockets and a smirk on his lips.
I was practically drooling then I heard his voice.
" Am I that good looking?".
I gulped down nothing and pulled on a straight face. " You wish".
I winked at Nelson and we started at the same time.
Happy birthday Dad
How we love you Dad
To the best Dad in the world
We say happy birthday
It's your day today oo
and we wish you a merry day.
Many happy returns
More blessings on your way
We say happy birthday
to the best Dad
We say many happy returns.
" Happy birthday Dad".
" Happy birthday Max". We said simultaneously.
Max was clapping and chuckling.
" Wow, you've got a nice voice".
" Thanks".
" May I know who composed this wonderful song?".
" Courtesy of Nelson". Nelson looked down shyly.
" Wow, I never knew my son was this talented. Come hug daddy".
Nelson hugged him. He glanced at me. " A birthday hug". I went closer and we three hugged and we stood like that for a few seconds.
" Nelson,go get the gifts". I winked at him as he ran off to his room to get the gifts.
I looked back only to see Max looking at me weirdly or should I say, lustily.
He was checking me out. ' migod,it was then I remembered that I was still in my nightwear. It's thin,thin enough to something inappropriate if you look hard enough. Moreover, I don't wear bras to sleep so my nipples were pushing against the material.
The thought sickened me as much as it aroused me. I tried using my palms to cover my boobs but it's clear I was doing a poor job.
Thankfully, Nelson came back just then. He handed me my box and gave his to him.
I shoved mine into his hands and ran off immediately.
I was breathing heavily when I got back to my room. I showered and wore a gown.
A very unsexy and ugly gown. It's the ugliest I could find in my wardrobe. It's such a turn off that I know it'll do well for my quest.
" I was once told," you can walk through all the men's joint in Cavally and not even be looked at twice. Except maybe out of repulsiveness".
I went downstairs and when I estimated that the visitors would soon be coming, I went back to my room. It'd be embarrassing if they saw me dressed like that.
I was just lying down on the bed when the door opened and Max entered. His face widened in surprised which then spread into a grin.
" This is sure more effective than a chastity belt". He said as he came to sit on the bed beside me. I shifted uncomfortably,' he's too close. His masculine scent, migod, it's driving me nuts. He smell like mint mixed with sweat'. I couldn't help blushing.
He lay down next to me, so close, our shoulders were touching.
I turned to face him and I regretted it immediately.
His face was compelling. Seeing him up close like that for the first time. I realized that he had thick eyebrows,shaped nicely. Long lashes that suited him so well. Blue-green eyes that reminds me of the Atlantic. Pointed nose, then finally, his lips,so red,full and inviting. I remembered when he had kissed me and I blushed, visibly.
" Now, what's going on in that little head of yours". He said.' His voice too,so deep. I especially like it when he calls my name'.
" Xandra". I jolted out of my trance.
" Wh-wh-what ? Why did you shout my name like that. You scared me". My heart was thumping.
" Don't tell me you were fantasizing about me? Tell me, what were you thinking I do to you". He moved even closer and stroked my hair.
" You wish". I didn't try to stop him. I loved the feeling, it's soothing and it made me sleepy.
" You want to sleep?".
" Un".
"I'll pat you to sleep". And that was exactly what he did.
Max's pov;
I was already downstairs after making sure she's asleep. I thought I liked her,' damnit, I love her'. I laughed at myself.
My parents were the first guests to arrive, followed by Mirabel, then some close relatives.
I ordered food for us as I went to serve drinks.
" I thought you got a maid". Mirabel said
" Nah, I don't".
" What about that girl?".
It was my birthday and I didn't want to make a scene so I replied coolly," she's Nelson's nanny, not my maid".
They sang the common birthday song and my mom brought a cake. I went through all the normal birthday rituals.
I danced with Mira on Mom's request. Nelson already went back to his room though.
She wanted me to follow her to the kitchen and I didn't want to embarrass her so I went with her.
" Have you forgiven me?". She asked.
" Un". I replied curtly.
" We should go back". I added and left.
We partied till evening. All the guests were gone except Mira who helped me tidy up.
After we finished cleaning up," guess my gift for you". She had said.
" What?".
In response, she unsnapped two top buttons from her top showing a view of her cleavage, she then leaned in to kiss me.
At the same time, I saw Xandra on the stairs, our eyes met, she looked away and went back. I could see she was hurt and perhaps jealous.
I pushed Mira away.
" What do you think you're doing? Don't ever touch me again". I yelled. I was taking out my anger on her.
" Infact, just get out". I sent her out.
My mind flashed back to Xandra. The expression on her face.
I went to my room and locked the door.
I was pissed, though I don't know why exactly,I think I was pissed at myself.
I opened the mini fridge in my room and took out some alcohol. I sat on my bed and drank two whole bottles.
I then decided to go to the kitchen. The kitchen is just adjacent the bar room and I could see Xandra sitting there, bottles of alcohol on the table and a bottle in her hand.
I wanted to leave but I was rooted. My feet moved of their own accord to where she was.
" Getting drunk?". I asked as I took the alcohol from her.
" Give that back". She slurred.
" You are dead drunk".
" You, are, dead, drunk. Your lips, beautiful".
I was caught unaware as she kissed me.
" You are really drunk". I said as I made to push her away.
She kissed me even harder and started unbuttoning my shirt. She was running her soft hands over my chest then down to my shorts. I couldn't help responding.
I carried her urgently up the stairs into my room in case we are disturbed by Nelson.
Mira's pov;
I was hurt and embarrassed by the way Maxwell pushed me off. I was ashamed, to tell the truth. He has made it so obvious that he doesn't fancy me at all and I won't care about him anymore.
I called Drey and he came over.
" Sorry your crush shunned you" he gloated.
" He's not my crush, dude. Wely, not anymore".
" I can help you take you mind off him you know". He said eyeing me lustfully.
" Tell me you are joking".
" I'm serious darling". He came closer and nibbled on my earlobe. It's arousing.
My brain was telling me to stop any of this from happening but my body strongly opposed that.
I kissed him and he kissed me back until we both needed to catch our breath.
He moved his lips my neck, licking below my ear. He started touching me wantonly and I reciprocated. He carried me bridal style and went up the stairs taking two stairs at once.
I pointed out my room to him and he entered dropping me on the bed on my back. We rolled in the sheets the whole night before I finally blacked out.
I woke up only to find him gone. No notes or anything. I was furious. I was about standing up when he came in carrying a tray of food.
" Up for breakfast baby". He said as he approached the bed. He then added," I think you should go shower and change first. If I look at you a moment longer, I'm gonna end up having you for breakfast". I smiled naughtily.
" Wouldn't that be good? I bet I'm delicious". I took off the blanket completely.
He dropped the tray on the table beside the bed and joined me in bed. He kissed me fiercely. " Are you sure you can take it?".
" Don't understand estimate me". I said rubbing the bulge in his pants.
And then ended up having each other for breakfast indeed.
I decided there and then that it's Drey I love not Max. I only feel for Max as a friend and Xandra can have him for all I care.