Thomas!
I never knew Leo had a brother, and a good looking one too.
"Hayley Hester Martínez" i replied but I didn't missed the way Leo growled.
"Why did you come here Tom" Leo hissed clearly not happy with his brother's presence.
"Do I need a reason to attend my own Family Gathering, besides it has been really long since I saw all of you, although there are some new faces in the house"
"These are your in-laws" Mr. Martínez said with a grin, he seems happy to see Tom.
"Why are we all standing, come on let's sit" Mrs. Martínez offered.
We all sat down, Mr. Martínez started the conversation with asking about our travels, Businesses and other things while Mrs. Martínez went to the kitchen to prepare dinner with Mandy, but when I offered to help she told me I shouldn't worry about it, they can manage.
Soon the topic shifted to Thomas, Mr. Martínez asked how he has been coping since he left for London and also about his trips and all. I also learnt a lot about him, he traveled to London when he was 15 and stayed there for about 10 years and now he's back to New York. He is the co-owner and founder of the Tommick Metal International Organization. He is also one of the richest men in London and was later given the position of Voice of London. He attends lots of meetings and never missed work. He is like a workaholic.
Knowing all this little bit of information about Tom made me admire his nature of living. Him and Leo don't seem to be contradicting in a lot of things, both of them are workaholics!.
I got so tired just sitting and hearing continuously about Tom's achievements, so I decided to stand up and go to get some fresh air. Thankfully nobody noticed me leaving.
I got to the balcony of the mansion and inhaled deeply, the fresh air felt so good against my skin, I could see the trees dancing in a very slow pace and birds chirping blissfully, I couldn't stop myself from closing my eyes. I could sense nature, God seriously did a very good job creating this world!.
"But won't you agree that not everything is wonderfully made"
I jerked up on hearing the voice of my husband's brother.
How was he able to leave the living room!.
He exhaled and turned to take in the outer view "Not all things in this world are wonderfully and excellently made, infact, not all 'People' in this world are excellently or wonderfully made". He paused for a moment before he continued "Some were just not made to be perfect..."
"But nothing is perfect" I found myself replying to his comments, I am in love with nature and hearing all those statements didn't make me the happiest person.
He looked at me "I'm surprised" then he turned back to the outer view, "I thought someone like you or like your husband revolve around the word 'Perfect'"
I frowned, I didn't approve of the way he spoke, with so much...
"But it's okay, let me just take your word that no one is perfect, after all you may not know the meaning of perfect" he said before leaving me standing there with my mouth wide agape.
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Dinner was awkwardly interesting, Thomas enlightened us with some London jokes and riddles.
"Please brother, tell us more riddles" Gontha pleaded when Tom suddenly stopped telling us riddles.
"Yes, please do continue" Mrs Martínez encouraged.
"Ok Ok" Tom said "But only on one condition"
"Anything for you, brother" Gontha grinned.
"Leo should answer my riddle"
Everybody in the room suddenly fell silent, not a single sound was heard, Leo looked up from his plate and met his brother's eyes "What?"
"Yes brother, I want to have the honour of you answering my riddle. That is, if you please of course"
Leo looked around the table and his eyes met mine, I gave him an assuring smile and he smiled back before looking at Tom again "Go on"
Tom smirked and began "I begin the Earth, I am the second in Heaven, I am seen two times in a week and although I am in the middle of the sea, you can't find me in any month except February, June, September, October, November and December. What. am. I?"
Oh. My. God. I know this riddle, but the question now lies on if Leo knows it or not.
The two brothers looked at each other's eyes daringly, "And if I get the answer wrong?" Leo asked.
"Oh!, Gontha would be the one to decide on the punishment to be given to you" Tom replied and Gontha immediately smiled in a rather funny than what she expects to be an evil way.
"The answer is e"
Thank Goodness!.
"Correct!, seems like my brother keeps time for at least a little leisure". Tom smirked
"Ugh!, why did you get the answer right, I already decided a punishment to give to you" Gontha pouted.
"Don't worry princess, another opportunity is yet to appear" Mrs. Martínez comforted.
"I hope" she replied and the entire family laughed, but from the corner of my eyes I could see Leo glaring at Tom.
I don't know why but I am interested in this two, I am curious to know why Leo hates Thomas so much, and he is also making it obvious too, I thought brothers are meant to love and care for each other, oh God please help my husband not to do anything drastic again.
I can still remember the events of what happened the last time Leo caused a scene in public, It isn't something I ever want to remember but the eyes Leo is giving Tom right now is the same eyes he gave HIM two years ago, the same eyes which changed Leo's life, the same eyes which made him to regret his existence, the same ocean blue eyes that I can never forget because it is unforgettable.