Saturday, continued …
Meanwhile, inside the event room there the birthday party was happening due to Ton's outburst Alecia decided to step back a little. Ton and Junior were always unpredictable in their behaviour towards her when they perceived they were not the centre of attention. Yesterday, she could see how much they were not coping, given the focus was on her and James.
As she took James' hand she quietly said "James, let us step back. My brothers cannot cope unless they are the centre of attention all the time. That is why they acted like spoiled brats yesterday."
"Alecia, it is also your birthday as well."
"I really do not care. I just want to enjoy today, so can you..."
"Whatever you say." And with that he lent down and gave her a brief kiss on the lips, and let Alecia drag him off to the side.
