Chapter 28: Chapter 28

Alexia and Leah's eyes move to Jessica that is standing at the door.

Jessica, have you been there for so long? Alexia asked as Jessica move closer to them.

Nope! But I heard you say something tastes like Strawberry and Chocolate, so what tastes like Strawberry and chocolate? Jessica asked.

The lips of...

Xander!!! Leah interrupted Alexia, she doesn't want Jessica to know that Alexia kissed the General, not just because she felt Jessica will run Alexia out to Xander but for some reason, she doesn't trust Jessica, although, Jessica had always been more like a sister to Alexia, the young lady had refused to accept Jessica for reason, only she knows, everyone in the family, just felt Leah is been an asshole since she refused to accept Jessica as family.

Have you two kissed on your arrival? Jessica asked moving her gaze from Leah to Alexia.

That shouldn't be the question, they are couples and they have missed each other, it's normal for them to want to eat each other face. Jessica's face goes sour. Do you have a problem with that? Leah asked grinning at her. Jessica part her lips to say something but she just closed them back, Leah stared at Jessica, and she try to read her but Jessica's facade is strong, the woman had thick skin.

Alexia! Jessica call, distracting her from her though, she was still wondering while Leah doesn't want her to know about the person they were talking about.

What is it?

Tell me about the island, how did you manage to survive, we were all scared for you. Jessica said staring at Leah, she is aware that Leah never likes her.

Oh! When handsome...

Handsome!!! Jessica picks that.

Yes, he refused to tell me, his name, so I called him handsome and he called me...

The door flew open revealing Xander.

Baby!!! Xander called and kissed her. Why are you so excited? Alexia asked. You should know, your coming back to me, is something worth celebrating, so I and your dad, have decided to host an indoor party for you, it's a welcome back party.

Truly? Alexia asked as her face radiated with her sweet smile.

Yes, don't you like it, we could celebrate it and also fix our wedding date again.

What? Jessica yelled, Leah look at her. Sorry, sorry, I am just overly excited. Jessica corrects herself. I am happy for you. She said standing up, this time, she wasn't able to hide her feelings, so Leah was able to confirm that, she is in love with Xander.

And this is for you. Alexia grabbed the parcel from Xander and open it, her eyes flew open when she saw the teddy, and she hugged it tight and press kisses on Xander's forehead, Xander is aware that Alexia loves teddies and flowers, she loves crazy things.

Thank you. She murmured.

I think we should go now. Leah said pulling Jessica's hand when Jessica walked towards the door, she could hear the laughter of Xander and Alexia, she couldn't bring herself to turn and look at them, she hurry to the restroom while Leah join the others in the living room.

Ah! Jessica screamed as she hit the door of the restroom in anger. I hate you, Alexia, I hate you with everything in me, every single blood flowing in my vein detests your existence. You should have just died, die in the jungle instead of returning, you should have just gone away because I will never let you take my Xander away, he is mine and mine alone. She clenched her fist, as she stared at the mirror with all her vein pulp up like they are going to come out of her skin.

She is mad, so mad that, she felt cheated, she felt like Alexia is always taking what rightfully belongs to her, all because she is poor and Alexia is rich.

The only thing, she wishes for Alexia, right now, is death and nothing more. What a life! This same girl that could give her life for her, is the same girl she wants in the grave.

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Back in Zul's mansion, the family is having breakfast, they were having a peaceful breakfast when field Marshall received a phone call and returned with a smiling face.

Everyone, the prime minister had invited us for the welcome back party of his daughter.

That sounds interesting, we should go, son will also use it as a means of celebrating your homecoming as well. Sara said looking at Beck.

That won't be necessary, I will be going back to the military base by tomorrow.

No son, you are not strong enough. Field Marshall said. And the prime minister wants to use this means to also thank you for all you did for his daughter

I am, the wound will heal faster, when I am not here and I didn't do it for his daughter, I only did my job, which is to risk my life to save others. He picks up the napkin, and Ashley looks at him, as he wipes his lips and walked out of the dining.

It's not bad, I just want him to be happy, I know if I had said let's throw a party for him, he wouldn't agree but going as I guest, I thought I could use it as a means of celebrating his coming back to me.

Come on hon! Give the boy a break.

I just want him to socialize, if he doesn't; how is he going to get a wife? Sara looks at field Marshall.

Why do I feel that you want to push Beck into the hands of the prime Minister's daughter?

I didn't say so, the prime Minister's daughter is already taken, I know but she must have relations, friends, and every other female around her... The old man is not good with words, and also not good at hiding his feelings, Sara could see through him, no matter how he tried, she is aware that, the one thing Field Marshall Zul wanted is to see his grandson end up with Alexia.

Don't worry about him, he will come around. Sara said as they go back to their meal, Beck stared at the mirror, when he got to his room, he looked at himself, as he stared more at his reflection, he could see someone else, moving closer to him, it was more of that face, he wanted to see, that hair, he wanted to watch flow right at the back of the woman, that has captured his heart, yet he can't get her heart, she is not his, yet he long for her.

As she move closed, he felt he is been hypnotized. He closed his eyes and then turned from the mirror, as his lips parted to welcome the lips of that woman that is haunting his memories it was not his imagination as someone's lips feel that space between his parted lips.

His eyes opened as he stared at the creature in front of him. His eyes bulge seeing the figure in front of him.