Ruins of Our Love #wattys2015

Chapter 33

As usual,wattpad messed up my chapter again. Sorry for the false update guys! Here is Chapter 33! :)

"Well, look who's here!" I say, my voice clipped.

"Hello, Alexa. Don't mind me, I'm on a mission here," the 16-year-old dark-brown-haired teenager said to me with a grin.

Leeya hugs me tightly, "Hey, how are you doing so far? Sorry I brought him here without your knowing. He is very persistent."

"I'm okay,I guess. Hmm.. lemme guess, Daniel sent him," I state.

"That is right, Alexa! I'm here to make sure you are okay. And from the looks of this house, I think you are doing just fine!" he said, his blue-grey eyes twinkling.

I raised an eyebrow at him,"Really now, Xavier?" I said, annoyedly. Xavier Carter simply grinned at me.

Xavier Carter is Daniel's younger brother. He is annoying as eff but he has a good heart. Just like his big bro. Even when he's not around, he would still check up on you. I thought, gloomily.

"Have you guys had lunch?" I ask.

"Nope. We were hoping you'd make us your famous Olio pasta," Xavier said cheekily.

"No, YOU were hoping, Xavier. I had lunch already," Leeya stated.

I simply shook my head and said, "I haven't had lunch myself. Make yourself at home. I'll make lunch,"

Xavier raised his arm in satisfaction and went off to the couch in the sitting room. He asked, "Seriously, Lexie? No television?"

I laughed, "It's right down the hall. There is PlayStation there too if you want to play,"

"Awesome! I didn't know you play it!" Xavier said excitedly.

"I don't. Stephan had it installed, for what I dunno. He never has the time to play it either," I say matter-of-factly.

Xavier nodded and walked towards the television room. Leeya,on the other hand, followed me to the kitchen.

After making sure Xavier is out of sight, Leeya asked me, "Now tell me the truth. How is he treating you?"

Should I tell her about my first night in this new home? When he was so cold to me? "He's treating me just fine. Not too bad and not too nice either," I lie.

I decided not to tell her because I don't want to burden her further with my problems. She already has lots to deal with. I heard Charles and her had a fight again.

"Okay. If he starts doing anything to hurt you, you tell me immediately, Lexie" Leeya says with a determined tone.

"And tell me too! I'll kick his ass!" Xavier appears out of nowhere. "Is lunch ready?" he grins.

I shake my head in disbelief and say,"Yes, it's ready. Go wait at the table. Do you want a plate too Leeya?" I ask.

She shakes her head and asks to tour the house. I nod in agreement and Leeya walks off.

"Sylvia, prepare the table,please," I tell Sylvia who was dishing the plates with the pasta I cooked.

"Yes, ma'am. What would you and Mr Carter like to drink?" she asks.

"Pour some Pepsi for him. I'd have a cup of Darjeeling tea,please," I tell her. She nods.

I head to the dining table. Xavier is sitting at the head of the table, where Stephan usually sits for dinner.

"Um, Xavier. Could you not sit there,please? That is Stephan's spot," I tell him.

"Wow, do you really love him or are you just afraid of him?" Xavier says as he moves to another seat.