Alex's pov;
' I must be nuts. How can I let my jealousy get the better of me. There's no denying I like Xandra anymore but I can't let her suspect either. I don't know what she thinks of me now. Will she ignore me from on? '.
I scratched my head in frustration. I really regretted losing control like that. It's the last thing that should ever happen. It's forbidden, to let my emotions control me.
I was lost in my thoughts and I almost pricked myself when I heard my name.
I looked up coldly at Lisa.
" Don't look at me like that. You've been in a daze for a while now. I was wondering if you are sick. Xandra don't you think?".
I glanced at her. She looked startled. Guess she was distracted just like me.
" Huh,oh yes".
Lisa made a face," do you even know what I'm talking about?".
" Of course. I also think he's sick". She replied.
I guess I was wrong,she wasn't affected at all.
I felt somehow. I don't know if I was disappointed or relieved.
" I thought so too. You'd better take care of your health".
" Un". I replied curtly and went back to my work.
They also went back to their work. I made sure Xandra doesn't overwork herself. I help her knit her portion unless it is utterly necessary for her to knit herself. So I have to do double the work.
Sometimes I even have to take them home so I could meet the deadline.
' I wonder how she'll react if I tell her I like her. Not that I can anyway. I have responsibilities. It's exhausting to have a father like him'. I sighed.
Mira's pov;
Alan's burial was today so I went to pay my last respects. When I got home, I started cooking.
I wanted food to be ready by the time Nelson and Xandra are home. More importantly, I needed something to distract myself.
I cooked a whole table of dishes. I even went as far as making pastries. I would put them in the refrigerator later.
Grrn grrn grrn
' they must be home already'. I wiped my hands and made wy way to the door.
Xandra's pov;
Alex wouldn't let me drive and insisted on bringing us home. Although I still felt awkward, it's not like I can refuse him.
When we got home, Mira already made food. There was so much delicious food my mouth was watering.
" freshen up and come eat. I'll prepare Nelson for meal too". Said Mira.
" Please, can I eat first, I'm starving". I said and made way to the table.
I could feel Alex boring hole into my back with his stare. I know, I ate just before we came home. Alex ordered me takeout. It's just that my appetite has doubled this days so well, I'm hungry.
" Alex,why don't you join us too. There's enough food, we probably won't even finish it".
" I would've love to but you see, I have an appointment so I have to go now. Maybe another day, I'll surely eat".
" Alright then. Take care, and thank you for bringing them home".
" It's my pleasure to be of help. I'll be on my way now, bye".
I soon heard the door open and close.
" Such a nice man".
" Un".
" You also think he's nice right?". She asked as she plopped down into the chair beside me.
I thought of what happened earlier.
* I saved your life too. How about you repay me?
I was embarrassed when I thought about Shawn. Do Alex think bad of me because of that? I wondered.
" How can I repay you then?". I was expecting him to say something like,' don't date a man while carrying another man's child'. I was expecting something along those lines.
" Keep yourself safe, that's how you can repay me. Don't get killed so think twice before going out with men randomly".
I was relieved and confused.
" But, it was not random". I retorted.
" You still dare say that?".
And that was when a staff member came in. That was when the gravity of our posture hit me.
" You guys". She blushed and rushed back out.
We were too close,she probably misunderstood. *
" What are you thinking about so hard?".
" What? Nothing".
" You sure?".
" Un. I'm thinking how I can finish all this food so they won't go to waste". I grinned.
" You don't have to. We will put the leftovers in refrigerator".
" You started eating without me". Nelson said from behind me.
" I'm sorry. Mummy was just too hungry".
" It's ok Mummy,eat more". He said and sat.
We all ate silently.
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Nelson has been going to work with me. And he's such a fast learner, he already knows how to knit a purse.
" Where's Nelson?". I asked from Lisa when I came back from the restroom.
" He wanted to use the restroom". She replied me.
I went back to my work. It's not work really. Alex helped, he's doing everything I'm supposed to. The only thing I could do now is help them organize stuff.
10 mins. 20 mins. 30 mins.
Nelson is still not back,he doesn't usually take that long in the restroom and I was worried so I went to look for him. But alas, I couldn't find him. I looked everywhere but I couldn't find Nelson.
I ran back into the office to find Alex. I was already crying.
" Alex, Alex I can't find Nelson. I don't know where Nelson is, I can't find him. Help me look for Nelson, please". I weeped.
Lisa and Alex also helped looked for him. We combed through the whole company but we couldn't find Nelson. I was weeping freely by now.
" How about we report him missing?". Lisa suggested.
" He's not officially missing until after 24 hours. So the police won't do anything right now". Alex said.
" What should I do now, my Nelson. I can't find him, what should I do". I kept wailing.
" It's okay, we'll find him. He'll be fine. I'll find him, I promise you". Alex rubbed my back to calm me down but I just kept wailing louder.
' Max entrusted Nelson to me. That was the only thing he asked of me but I couldn't even protect him properly, he's even missing now. What should I do. How can I ever forgive myself if something happens to Nelson? Nelson be fine please. Please come back to mummy'.