CHAPTER 14:
"My son!" Katherine started. The maids also hesitated to pull the cases out.
"Ooh, are you tired of work? I'll be glad to grand you resignation." Alex started moving towards the maids. They all pulled the cases out in a rush.
...Royal Home...
Kai, the president's first son was seated in the living alone when Aival, the second prince walked in with a swag. Kai stood up immediately.
"Can we play pool? I've been bored here alone!" Kai said blocking his way in case Aival had a different plan. Kai had been here after his long day in office and just wanted to relax by playing pool.
"Sure but wait, where is the butler?" Aival waved his hand. The butler came running. "Get me all the information about the Solace family and their businesses abroad."
"Ok second prince!" The butler made a ninety degrees bow before leaving.
"Why are you suddenly interested in the Solace family? You found interest in one of them?" Kai asked as they moved to the pool room. Aival picked a pool stick and leaned on it.
"No, my girlfriend has a friend called Alexander Solace!"
"Girlfriend?" Kai paused and looked at Aival for a long time. "You little thing, you never told me you got a girlfriend!"
"I was yet to tell you everything. It was not like I was intending to hide it. After all you're my elder brother." Aival shrug with a smile.
"Should I call Kian?" Kai asked. Kian was their younger brother. Generally, they shared all secrets.
"No. My love is better if not shared among people for now. Can you keep it a secret for me Kai?"
The butler walked in with a calm face and made a ninety degrees bow. Aival motioned him to speak.
"Second prince, the solace family isn't involved in any business abroad."
Aival immediately frowned. "Any other information about the Solace?"
"There is no much information. They're good at hiding from the media. Only information on the family members and their businesses in the country. Not much information." The butler handed the papers to Aival before bowing and leaving.
"Aival, may I know why you suddenly want to know about the Solace? I personally have never even known such a family exists. Or, your girlfriend is from the solace?" Kai asked interested in the matter.
"Kai will you please keep quiet and give me time to process something?" Aival walked out of the room and made a call.
After asking Gianna several questions while she was silent, she sighed. "Aival, am sorry I lied about Alex. I was confused. I'll tell you everything when we meet. It's not convenient to talk over phone." Then she directly cut off the receiver.
Suddenly, everyone seemed to be logging into the Solace account. Aival wanted to confirm the information while Kai was curious to know who his brother loves.
... Evening...
Gianna sat with her legs crossed and her face in between her palms obviously not interested in the news. Zoe shifted uneasily.
"Gg, can you tell me what's wrong please? You're making me feel uncomfortable!" Zoe said politely.
"I need a moment of silence please." Gianna didn't even look up.
Zoe resumed her uncomfortable posture. She won't force her to talk anyway.
Gianna wasn't afraid the world would know about it. Both the two men had the power to shut the media out of their issues. Aside from that, the Bardot family can also handle that. What stressed her was that all the while she lied to herself that she forgot Alex. When they met, she knew it wasn't easy moving on. She still loved her deep inside her, and she knew meeting him often would really shake her current relationship.
She was still lost in thoughts when a message beeped on her phone. She was prepared to give Aival a long explanation since they just met and she didn't want to repeat her previous mistakes and she also wanted to keep Aival, but her eyes shone angrily because it wasn't a message from Aival, it was a message from Alex saying, 'am sorry I didn't mean all that to happen. Besides, everyone who harassed you earlier has been dealt with.
Hmph!
Xavier walked in with his coat on his shoulder and looked at the two girls who looked awkward.
"I'll be in my room!" Gianna stood up and left. Zoe looked at the many renovations around and swallowed hard.
"What's wrong? Why is everyone acting weird? Or I can't come to my father's house again?" Xavier asked taking long strides towards Zoe.
Zoe toyed with the remote control in her hand. "Something is wrong with Gg, she suddenly became cold."
"Something is wrong?" Xavier posed and looked at Gianna's disappearing figure. "Her health or mentally? Or she's acting weird?"
"I guess emotionally. Could it be someone messed up with her? Or her new relationship was a mess?" Zoe frowned and looked away. Xavier posed and didn't say anything.
... Morning...
Gianna didn't wake up early. She rolled in bed severally until she got tired and woke up. After a shower, she stepped out of the bedroom dressed smartly but her face was gloomy. She was surprised Xavier hadn't gone to work yet.
"Aren't you late?" Gianna asked settling down to eat.
"Is your health important more that my work? What's with your behaviour yesterday?" Xavier asked playing with the car keys. Gianna stared at him for a long time.