ALEXA’S POV


    “Hi, Alexa! Long time no see. ”


    I turned my back to the voice I heard. It is so familiar. When I turned around, I was stunned for a moment. After some time, I just find myself hugging the person who called me.


    ” Hey, you did not miss me that much. ” He said whileughing at me.


    “I missed you so much,” I replied with teary eyes.


    I heard him chuckle. Then, he loosened his hug from me. I miss this man so bad.


    ” It is gettingte already. We must go now. I am sure your parents are looking for us. ” he said.


    I just nodded and followed him. While I am walking, I felt like someone was watching me, so I looked around and saw Ken?! He looks mad. Am I imagining things? I closed my eyes and opened my eyes again, but he was gone. Maybe I am just squinting.


    “Hey, are you alright? ” he asked in worry.


    “Yes, ah, I thought I saw someone I know. Let’s go.” I exined to him.


    “Alright. ” he agreed.


    We got into his car, and he drove home. When we arrived, dinner was ready. So we sat down in our seats.


    “What took you so long, Xander? ” Dad asked


    “Well, uncle, you know I am not familiar with the ce anymore, and it is also difficult to find your princess,” he responded politely.


    ” Really, where have you been, sweetie? ” my mom asked while looking at me.


    ” Just in the park, just getting some fresh air. ” I answered politely.


    Mom just nodded, and we continued eating. Afterward, I go to my room together with Xander.


    “So, how are you in Singapore? ” I asked after we sat down on the couch.


    “It is okay. Though it is hard to study abroad, it is worth it. Singapore is a good ce. ” he answered proudly.


    “Really? Maybe you are just kidding and ying around the girls.” I joked


    ” Of course not. This is study first. He refusedAll content is property ? N?velDrama.Org.


    Weughed together at our foolishness. I know brother Xander well, we grew up together, and he is the most gentleman I have ever met besides my brother. He looked at his wristwatch and then faced me.


    ” Oh, Alexa, it is gettingte already. I have to go now,” he said sadly.


    “Why? You have not even heated up our conversation yet.” I said while pouting.


    He chuckles and says, “maybe next time. I am sure we have a lot of time to catch up. ”


    “What do you mean? ” I asked him in confusion.


    ” Well, I am here in the Philippines to study,” he said


    My eyes twinkled at what he said.


    “It is not obvious that you are very happy about what I said. ” he teased me.


    “Of course, I am happy. We have not seen each other in a while, right?” I said while smiling.


    “Yeah, yeah! I miss you too, but for now, I really need to go home,” he replied.


    “Fine, just send my regards to Tita and Tito. Take care. ” I said while smiling.


    ” Go to sleep when I leave, alright? ” he saidmanding me.


    “Yes, good night.” I sweetly said


    “Good night, and I love you, my princess,” he replied with a smile.


    “Love you too, my knight. “I said while chuckling.


    He kissed me on my forehead, and then he left me. Iy down on the bed. I am so happy that brother Xander is here. He is my cousin, by the way. Brother Xander is the closest cousin I have in my rtives. He is also my safe ce apart from Cassie, and he protects me always. I smiled as I remembered our memories then everything went ck.


    *** IN THE NEXT DAY ***


    I woke up early the next day. After doing my morning rituals, I went downstairs to have breakfast. I caught mom and dad eating.


    “Good morning, mom and dad. ” I greeted them.


    “Good morning, darling.” Dad greeted me back


    ” Our princess looks in a good mood,” Mom said while smiling.


    “Of course, it is a beautiful day. ” I replied with a smile


    “It has been so long since we saw that smile.” Mom said with teary eyes.


    “Honey,” Dad said with a concerned voice.


    Mom wiped the tears from her eyes. She smiled at me.


    ” I am happy that you are happy. I must thank your friends with that smile,” she said


    I just smiled. Maybe I aming back to the old me. Slowly but surely, I think we are moving on.


    “Mom, where is my brother?” I asked in confusion.


    I have not seen my brother in a while, so I asked.


    ” He is still in training camp. I heard the tournament is early this year because almost all the participants are graduating. ” Mom exined


    ” I also heard that from my ssmates. ” I replied.


    ” Speaking of which, it is Ken. He is a basketball yer on our team. He is a nice guy. ” mom told stories as if mixed with teasing


    ” Rhea said the same thing yesterday. ” I answered in a lower voice.


    Then it hit me. I really do not know anything about my so-called boyfriend. I sighed. We continued to eat our breakfast in silence. After a while, I got up and went to the fridge. I want to get some sweets to eat while I am going to school. I was shocked when I saw some chocte boxes that I did not remember buying.


    “What is wrong, sweetie?” Mom asked in concern.


    I closed the fridge and then faced Mom.


    ” I am just wondering who bought these chocte boxes? Because I do not remember that I bought something? ” I politely asked mom.


    Mom seemed to remember something that also made me wince.


    ” Ah yes, by the way, that is from Ken.” Mom replied


    ” Right? ” I asked with a shock on my face.


    ” Ken came herest night. He even went up to your room butter came down. He said you were busy, so he did not bother you anymore and said I should just give you the chocte. ” Mom exined a long story.


    ” Ah, mom, dad, I have to go. I have something else to take care of. I just remembered now. ”


    I did not wait for them to answer. And I hurried to leave. So I did not simply imagine that I saw Ken yesterday. Did he see me with brother Xander?


    TO BE CONTINUE!