"Can I ask you something?" he asked.
Well, that was unusual. Why did he ask if he could ask something?
"Yeah, sure. Go ahead." I said.
"I want you to explore my house. Um." He paused and I realized he wasn't really comfortable, talking about this.
"Okay, I will. Any reason?" I asked, trying to sound understanding so he would feel more comfy.
"Well, my brother once told me a marriage should be without secrets. And I can't say I don't have secrets. Don't think that I would ever tell you any of them. If you explore the house, you will just feel more comfortable here, " he said.
I have many secrets too, some I can't tell at any cost. I understood him. But that is one peculiar request. Well, now I wouldn't feel uncomfortable exploring the house, just in case, I find something interesting.
"Alright. I know I have said this before, but your brother was a really good person, and so are you." I said. He had good intentions but he was still cold. I think he did warm up to me, much more than before.
He smiled and I think I just realized when he genuinely smiled, his eyes also smiled.
I smiled back, and we gazed at each other for a few seconds when suddenly I felt a presence at the door. We both looked there simultaneously.
"I see, you are spending time with sister-in-law." the man at the door spoke, leaning against the doorframe.
He was about the same height as Andrew. He was lean, though muscular. And he had the same shade of hair as Andrew, as well as similar features. It was maybe his cousin.
"When did you arrive?" Andrew asked and got up to greet him. I got up and followed him. They shared a small hug.
"Just arrived. I wanted to meet my sister-in-law, dear brother. And, of course, meet everyone else here. It's been three long years, hmm?" He said, looking at me now.
"Yes. Oh, um this is Lily, Lily, this is my eldest cousin, Kayden." Andrew introduced us.
"Nice to meet you," I said, smiling.
"You are beautiful. I feel like you haven't heard this enough." Kayden smiled.
"Thank you."
"Alright, have you greeted mother and father yet?" He asked. "Not yet." He said, looking up, at the ceiling.
"Let's go then." Andrew said and with a glance, he left.
I decided not to follow them. But I could still hear them talking.
"So, you came after my marriage, didn't bother coming for my brother's funeral or on my marriage?" Andrew sounded a bit cold.
Kayden did say he came after three years... Whatever, none of my business.
I walked over to my bed and took out my laptop.
"Let's search up this Charlie guy," I said and opened my laptop.
"Hmm... Charlie D'Ovedale-Famous model, 2nd highest among the hottest guys in the city... 23 years old, and has a brother. Hmm... Was involved with the mafia when he was 20? Wait, why though?" I mumbled, scrolling faster now.
"His mother had an affair with the mafia's manager. Damn. They were arrested upon his father's orders. And his father is? Mr. Caleb D'Ovedale, a rich business, owns blah blah. Okay... But what does that have to do with Jacob? Oh.. So, Charlie and Jacob hate each other, just because they want to be the hottest guy in the city?" I laughed.
I saw a few videos online, where they both roasted the shit out of each other and laughed more.
I don't think it's Charlie who did this. Sure, they are not friends but he wouldn't go this far.
I closed my laptop and went outside to the balcony.
"I will wrap this up. So that when Jacob wakes up, he'll be happy when he gets to know that I found the culprits."
I hope you are doing well up there, Allison.
I sat on the chair that was near me.
The moon looked utterly surreal tonight, casting an enchanting glow that illuminated the surrounding sky. It's dark craters seemed to stand out in contrast, creating a mesmerizing sight that I had never fully appreciated before.
In that moment, I found myself drawn to the moon, captivated by its beauty. It was as if the moon held a mysterious allure that the sun simply couldn't match.
I was really tired, running to the hospital like that was one of the most erratic things I had done in years.
My eyes became heavier and I dozed off...
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